Vera Margaret Beckwith

ID# 33301, b. 1927, d. 1985
Pedigree
From about February 1961, her married name was Darnley.

Birth:
Vera Margaret Beckwith was born in 1927 
 .



Marriage:
Vera Margaret Beckwith married James Falconer Darnley, son of James Peterkin Darnley and Jane Speddie Cruickshank, about February 1961 at Wood Green R.D., Middlesex, England, 
  
Indexed as Vera M Beckwith & James F Darnley.



Death:
Vera Margaret Beckwith died in 1985 at Forres, Morayshire, Scotland, at age 58 years 
 
Indexed as Vera Margaret Darnley, aged 58, mother White.

Arthur Leonard Smith

ID# 33302, b. 4 October 1890, d. 18 January 1947
Pedigree
Arthur Leonard Smith was also recorded as Len Smith.
Major Arthur Leonard Smith
1890-1948

Birth:
Arthur Leonard Smith was born on 4 October 1890 
 .


Arthur Leonard Smith was the son of William Smith and Agnes (?)


Marriage:
Arthur Leonard Smith married Helen Mona Denley, daughter of Henry John Day Denley and Mary Ellen Brooks, about May 1917 at Gateshead R.D., County Durham, England, 
  
Indexed as Helen M Denley & Arthur L Smith.


Note: in 1919 
 
Arthur was a Major of the 317th Brigade Royal Field Artillery,
The above photo is from February 1919.

The picture confirmed as Arthur Leonard Smith by his nephew (& godson). He knew him as Uncle Len.
Arthur's nephew added that between the wars Uncle Len was running a (timber?) business somewhere out in Africa and that he thinks that it was some illness that he contracted out there that affected his health so badly for his remaining years. He remembers meeting him only a handful of times but knew him straight away from his photo. - K.A.

A researcher, living in Belgium, is studying the history of WW1 in his village.
The 317th Brigade Royal Artillery (UK) fought near his home and he is looking for other photos of Arthur Leonard Smith who is believed to be the Officer who commanded this Brigade in late 1918.
Any other pictures of Arthur & family would be most welcome.
Note: in 1940 
 
Supplement to the London Gazette, 8 April, 1941 p.2029
Regular Army, Emergency Commissions, etc
Royal Regiment of Artillery
The undermentioned to be Lts.:-
20th Nov. 1940:-
Maj. Arthur Leonard Smith, M.C. (147455)

Supplement to the London Gazette, 5 December, 1941 p.6938
Regular Army, Emergency Commissions, etc
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Lt. A. L. Smith, M C (147455), relinquishes his commn on account of ill-health 4th Dec 1941, and is re-granted the rank of Maj.

Death:
Arthur Leonard Smith died on 18 January 1947 at The Dene, Allendale, Northumberland, England, at age 56 years, 3 months and 14 days 
 
M.I.
Always Beloved by his wife Helen Mona and his children Vigny and Denley.


Probate:
Probate was granted on his estate on 23 February 1948 
 
SMITH Arthur Leonard of The Dene Allendale Northumberland died 18 January 1947
Administration (with Will) Newcastle-upon-Tyne 23 February to Helen Mona Smith widow.
Effects £379 8s.

Arthur Leonard Smith appeared in the 1939 register at
14 Athol Gardens, Whitley Bay U.D., Northumberland, England.
In September 1939:-

SMITH, Arthur L    04 Oct 1890   Mar    Timber & Plywood Expert
SMITH, Helen M     19 Mar 1889   Mar    Unpaid Domestic Duties 
SMITH, Leonard D   23 Jul 1925   Sngl   At School              
Schedule No. 144                                               
Ref: RG101/3003I/010/22 Letter Code: GCWZ.


Children of Arthur Leonard Smith and Helen Mona Denley

Leonard Denley Smith

ID# 33303, b. 23 July 1925
Pedigree
Leonard Denley Smith was also recorded as Denley Smith.

Birth:
Leonard Denley Smith was born on 23 July 1925 at Tynemouth R.D., Northumberland, England, 
 .


Leonard Denley Smith was the son of Arthur Leonard Smith and Helen Mona Denley.
Leonard Denley Smith appeared in the 1939 register at
14 Athol Gardens, Whitley Bay U.D., Northumberland, England.
In September 1939:-

SMITH, Arthur L    04 Oct 1890   Mar    Timber & Plywood Expert
SMITH, Helen M     19 Mar 1889   Mar    Unpaid Domestic Duties 
SMITH, Leonard D   23 Jul 1925   Sngl   At School              
Schedule No. 144                                               
Ref: RG101/3003I/010/22 Letter Code: GCWZ.


Kathleen Vigny Smith

ID# 33304, b. about February 1920
Pedigree
Kathleen Vigny Smith was also recorded as Vigny Smith.

Birth:
Kathleen Vigny Smith was born about February 1920 at Castle Ward R.D., Northumberland, England, 
 
Indexed as Kathleen V Smith; mother Denley.


Kathleen Vigny Smith was the daughter of Arthur Leonard Smith and Helen Mona Denley.

William Smith

ID# 33305, b. about 1862
Pedigree

Birth:
William Smith was born about 1862 
 .



Marriage:
William Smith married Agnes (?) about 1884 
 . 





Child of William Smith and Agnes (?)









Agnes (?)


ID# 33306, b. about 1862


Pedigree






From about 1884, her married name was Smith.






  

Birth: 
Agnes (?) was born about 1862 
 . 
 
 
  

Marriage: 
Agnes (?) married William Smith about 1884 
 . 
 





Child of Agnes (?) and William Smith









Elizabeth Darnley


ID# 33307, b. 1920, d. 18 March 1994


Pedigree






From 11 June 1941, her married name was Reid.






  

Birth: 
Elizabeth Darnley was born in 1920 at Scotland 
  
 
Uncertain parentage - placed here because of Ashers Cottage connection - Elizabeth's marriage & father(?) John's death.

 
Elizabeth Darnley was the daughter of John Darnley and Jessie Ann Ross.
 
  

Marriage: 
Elizabeth Darnley married George Alexander Reid on 11 June 1941 at Ashers Cottage, West Pilmuir, Forres, Morayshire, Scotland, 
 . 
 

 
  

Death: 
Elizabeth Darnley died on 18 March 1994 at Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin, Forres R.D., Morayshire, Scotland, at age 74 years 
  
 
Indexed as Elizabeth "Bessie" Reid (nee Darnley).
Occupation: Caretaker

Death indexed as Elizabeth Darnley, aged 74, mother Ross.
also as Elizabeth Reid, aged 74, mother Ross.







George Alexander Reid


ID# 33308, b. about 1919


Pedigree


  

Birth: 
George Alexander Reid was born about 1919 
 . 
 
 
  

Marriage: 
George Alexander Reid married Elizabeth Darnley, daughter of John Darnley and Jessie Ann Ross, on 11 June 1941 at Ashers Cottage, West Pilmuir, Forres, Morayshire, Scotland, 
 . 
 







Catherine McNeil Darnley


ID# 33309, b. 1870, d. 1915


Pedigree






From 1890, her married name was Spence.






  

Birth: 
Catherine McNeil Darnley was born in 1870 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, 
 . 
 
 
Catherine McNeil Darnley was the daughter of Neil McNeil Darnley and Margaret Reekie.
 
  

Marriage: 
Catherine McNeil Darnley married Peter Spence in 1890 at Milton R.D., Glasgow, Scotland, 
  
 
Indexed as Peter Spence & Catherine Mcnei Darley.
1890  Ref: 644/8 77   Milton R.D.

 
  

Death: 
Catherine McNeil Darnley died in 1915 at 69 Canal Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, at age 45 years 
  
 
Indexed as Catherine McNeil Spence (nee Darnley), aged 45, Domestic Servant; father Neil Darnley; 
mother Margaret Reekie; Spouse Peter Spence, Warehouse Porter.





Children of Catherine McNeil Darnley and Peter Spence









Peter Spence


ID# 33310, b. 1871


Pedigree


  

Birth: 
Peter Spence was born in 1871 at Scotland 
 . 
 
 
  

Marriage: 
Peter Spence married Catherine McNeil Darnley, daughter of Neil McNeil Darnley and Margaret Reekie, in 1890 at Milton R.D., Glasgow, Scotland, 
  
 
Indexed as Peter Spence & Catherine Mcnei Darley.
1890  Ref: 644/8 77   Milton R.D.







Peter Spence appeared in the 1901 census at
9 Sawmillfield Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
 On 31 March 1901:-

DARNLEY, Neil         Head     Widr   71    -         Ireland
DARNLEY, Hector       Son      Sngl   18    Sawyer    -
SPENCE, Peter         Lodger   Mar    32    Miner     Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland
SPENCE, Peter, (Mrs)  Lodger   Mar    30    -         Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
SPENCE, Amelia        Lodger   Sngl    9    Scholar   Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
SPENCE, Elizabeth     Lodger   -       5    -         -
SPENCE, Catherine     Lodger   -    2 1/2   -         -
SPENCE, Peter         Lodger   -    4 mos   -         -
   
Address: 9 Sawmillfield Street, Glasgow, Milton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Registration district: Milton   Archive reference: RG13
Registration Number: 644/8    Civil parish: Glasgow St George in the Fields
Roll: CSSCT1901_295

from partial transcription only - Some transcripts show "SPINCE."










Children of Peter Spence and Catherine McNeil Darnley