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1911 Census

The United Kingdom Census 1911 of 2 April 1911 was the 12th nationwide census conducted in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The total population of the United Kingdom was approximately 45,221,000

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A Petty Officer with H.M.S. Marmora, Robert died on 25th of January 1920 at the age of 39. Robert was born at Oulton on 22 January 1881, a son of John and Harriet Anne Godfrey. He was baptised at Saint Michael's Church, Oulton, on 24 June 1881. In 1891 his family lived at Horne Hill, Kirkley. Later his parents lived at Southwold House, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad. 1911 Census
A Sub Lieutenant with Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Division, John died on 30th of December 1917 at the age of 22. John was born at Balham, Surrey, on 17 February 1895, a son of Walter Ulric and Mary Gertrude Cookes. He was baptised at Saint Mary’s Church, Balham, on 28 April 1895, and his family lived at 10 Dornton Road, Balham. In 1901 his family lived at York Villas, Commodore Road, Oulton Broad. By 1911 they were living at Avonholme, Romany Road, Oulton Broad. 1911 Census
A Private with the Guards Divisional Supply Company attached Guards Division Headquarters, Henry died on 18th of November 1916 at the age of 35.Henry was born at Oulton Broad in 1882, a son of Benjamin and Emma Godbold. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton, on 5 February 1882. In 1881 his family lived at Mutford Bridge, Oulton Broad, and by 1891 at 42 Beccles Road, Oulton. In 1899 they lived at Saint Anne’s Terrace, Bridge Road, and by 1911 at 4 Rock Dene, Rock Estate, Oulton Broad.  1911 Census
A Private with 1st Bn. Alfred died on 5th of September 1916 at the age of 16. Alfred was born at Saint Leonard's, Sussex, in 1899, a son of Frank Augustus and Maud Holl. In 1901 his family lived at 4 Silverhill Villas, Hastings Saint Matthew's, Sussex. By 1911 his family were living at The Bungalow, Chestnut Avenue, Oulton Broad.Alfred enlisted at Norwich and joined the 2/6th (Cyclist) Battalion Norfolk Regiment, number 2318. Later he was posted to the 1st Battalion, in France, and renumbered 43137.  1911 Census
A Private with 75th Bn. Henry died on 1st of March 1917 at the age of 32. Henry was born at Carlton Colville on 9 August 1883, a son of George and Martha Maria Hawkes. He was baptised at Saint Michael's Church, Oulton, on 16 September 1916 and his family lived at Carlton Colville. In 1891 his family lived at Church Road, Rock Estate. By 1901 they were living at 2 Garfield Cottage, Hall Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft. Henry moved to Canada in 1909 and by 1911 was living at Toronto.  1911 Census
A Skipper with Sailing Trawler Queen Bee (Lowestoft), Charles died on 4th of July 1916 at the age of 51. Charles was born at Carlton Colville in 1860, a son of Robert and Lydia Pitchers. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 7 April 1861. In 1861 his family lived at Railway Gate House, Carlton Colville, and this was still their home in 1871. In 1891 they lived at Hall Cottage, Oulton. Later Charles’ father, and his son Charles Henry, lived at 2 Rock Dene, Moyes Road, Rock Estate, Oulton Broad Lowestoft. 1911 Census
George Valentine Bessey
A Private with 1st Bn., George died on 27th of May 1915 at the age of 30. William was born at Oulton on 14 February 1885, a son of William and Sarah Bessey. He was baptised at Saint Michael’s Church, Oulton, on 15 March 1885. In 1891 his family lived at Yarmouth Road, Oulton. By 1901 George's mother had died and his family lived next to Rose Cottage, The Street, Oulton, and in by 1911 they were living at 4 The Street, Oulton.    1911 Census
A Private with 10th Bn., William died on 29th of June 1915 at the age of 34. William was born at Oulton in 1880, a son of William and Sarah Bessey. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Carlton Colville, on 31 October 1880. In 1881 his family lived at The Street, Oulton, and in 1891 they were living at Yarmouth Road, Oulton. By 1901 William’s mother had died and his family lived next to Rose Cottage, The Street, Oulton, and in by 1911 they were living at 4 The Street, Oulton, and William worked as a plumber’s mate with the water and gas company.   1911 Census
A Private with the 2/7th Battalion, Arthur died on 9th of September 1917 at the age of 18.Arthur was born at Oulton Broad in 1898, a son of Edward and Emma Cullingford. He was baptised at Saint Mark’s Church, Oulton Broad, on 13 July 1899. In 1901 his family lived at the grocer’s shop, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, and this was still their home in 1911. 1911 Census
A Trimmer with H.M. Trawler Glenprosen, Bertie died on 3rd of November 1916 at the age of 17. Bertie was born at Barsham, near Beccles, on 17 March 1899, a son of Samuel and Emma Eliza Stebbings. In 1901 his family lived at The Cottage, Roos Hall, Barsham. In 1911 his family lived at Oulton Street, Oulton. Later their home was at 8 Meadow Cottages, Oulton, Lowestoft. Bertie joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 14 July 1915, claiming to be two years older than he actually was. He served on the trawler Glenprosen. 1911 Census