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Stacey Donald Thrale



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Stacey Donald Thrale

    Stacey married Jane McPhillips [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Stacey married Hayley Johnson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Stacey married Charlotte Louise Prescott [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Kenneth David Thrale (Migolie)Kenneth David Thrale (Migolie) was born on 28 Aug 1928 in West Hampstead, Middlesex, England; was christened on 05 Oct 1928 in West Hampstead, Middlesex, England (son of Herbert Thrale and Rose Spittle); died on 31 Jul 1987 in Kingsbury, Middlesex, England; was cremated on 7 Aug 1987 in Golders Green, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Physical Description: 5'11'' slim blue eyes, black hair
    • Education: Between 31 Aug 1936 and 30 Oct 1942; Childs Hill School. Leaving comments of headmaster were "Kenneth Thrale is a very intelligent boy and an enthusiastic worker. He is reliable and trustworthy."
    • Hobbies: 1938; Boy Scout membership
    • Military Service: 1944; Air Cadets
    • Occupation: c. 1944-1945; General Post Office, telecommunications engineer. Left because he couldn't get up in the mornings. His foreman unsuccessfully went to visit Ken's parents to dissuade him from leaving the GPO.
    • Residence: Between Apr 1959 and Sep 1959, Cricklewood, Middlesex, England; 10 Westcroft Way
    • Residence: Between Oct 1959 and 5 Mar 1978, Kingsbury, Middlesex, England; Address:
      29a Doreen Avenue
    • Property: 6 Mar 1978, Kingsbury, Middlesex, England; Address:
      96 Birchen Grove
    • Occupation: 1950-1987; House painter and decorator
    • Probate: 29 Oct 1987

    Notes:

    As a young child was close to his mother, always wanting to be around her.

    Christened:
    Sponsor: Frances Gatenby

    Buried:
    Service conducted in East Chapel. Ashes buried in Horder Garden, plot H15.

    Kenneth married Shirley Helen Block on 04 Sep 1959 in Willesden, Middlesex, England. Shirley (daughter of Henry Block and Leah Abrahams) was born on 11 Jan 1937 in Mile End, Stepney, Middlesex, England; died on 27 Sep 2000 in Kensington, Middlesex, England; was cremated on 04 Oct 2000 in Golders Green, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Shirley Helen BlockShirley Helen Block was born on 11 Jan 1937 in Mile End, Stepney, Middlesex, England (daughter of Henry Block and Leah Abrahams); died on 27 Sep 2000 in Kensington, Middlesex, England; was cremated on 04 Oct 2000 in Golders Green, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Medical: Brown eyes, brown hair. 5 foot 8 inches Blood group: A. Rhesus +ve. W.R.Kahn -ve
    • Note: c 1941; As a result of Henry Block's military service, Shirley did not know her father until she was 3 or 4 years old.
    • Residence: c 1941, Berkhampstead, Hertfordshire, England; Evacuated to Berkhampstead with mother Leah during WWII whilst father was away in service. Enjoyed this very much and liked Berkhampstead. Probably 39 Ellesmere Road
    • Residence: 11 Sep 1942, Willesden, Middlesex, England; 3 Avenue Mansions, Park Avenue
    • Note: Dec 1944; Army issue Christmas card sent to daughter Shirley (then aged 7) for Christmas 1944.
    • Education: Between 1949 and 1954, Willesden, Middlesex, England; Dudden Hill Secondary School
    • Occupation: Mar 1955; Shorthand typist, National Bank of India
    • Education: 1954-1956, Hendon, Middlesex, England; Hendon Technical College
    • Residence: 11 Jan 1958, Kilburn, Middlesex, England; 3 Christchurch Avenue
    • Residence: Sep 1959, Willesden, Middlesex, England; 33 St Paul's Avenue
    • Occupation: Between 1970 and 1972, Willesden, Middlesex, England; School Secretary, Princess Frederica Infants School, College Road
    • Occupation: Between 1972 and 1975, Wembley, Middlesex, England; School Secretary, Chalkhill Primary School
    • Occupation: Between 1975 and 1979, Wembley, Middlesex, England; Personal Assistant / secretary to Director of Housing Brent Council
    • Property: Aft 6 Mar 1978, Kingsbury, Middlesex, England; Address:
      96 Birchen Grove
    • Occupation: Between May 1979 and 1 Nov 1985; Housing Advisor
    • Occupation: 1 Nov 1984; Senior Housing Advisor
    • Occupation: Between Dec 1985 and Apr 1989; Senior Homeless Persons Officer
    • Occupation: Between Apr 1989 and Dec 1994; Principal Homeless Persons Officer
    • Property: Between Jun 1996 and Apr 2000, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica; Lot 2 Hopetown Gardens, Dunrobin
    • Will: 17 Apr 1998; Executors to will: David Henry Thrale (eldest child), Lindsay Cox (only sibling)
    • Probate: 8 Jan 2001

    Notes:

    Buried:
    The service was conducted at the crematorium in front of around 200 people. It was a joint faith service, with Jewish prayers and readings by Rabbi Guy Hall and Christian prayers and readings by Pastor Burnett. Psalm 23 which is used in both traditions was read.

    Her eulogy which follows was written by her Son David Thrale and was delivered by her other son Stacey Thrale.

    "Firstly we would like to thank, Rabbi Hall and Pastor Burnett, for leading today's service. We would also like to thank all the kind people who have helped both Mum and her family. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

    David and I would like to tell you about our mother Shirley ...

    Mum was born before the war in Willesden to a Jewish family. She had a younger sister Lindsay and an elder brother Rodney who died before Shirley was born.

    Mum could be rebellious and as a child, she once decided that she didn't like her bedroom because of a cracked window pane. Whilst her parents were out, she and Lindsay swapped furniture between the bedroom and the living room. Of course, when their parents returned home they were not at all happy so they had to change it back again.

    Shirley soon met our father Ken not far from here in a Golders Green dance hall. Soon after they first met Mum saw Dad from her bus, so she jumped off and deliberately bumped into him pretending it was an accidental meeting but Dad never knew!

    Mum and Dad were well suited as they both liked Jazz clubs, dancing and smart clothes. They often spent many a romantic evening at the pictures, with Mum's 11-year-old sister Lindsay in tow who always insisted on sitting in the middle.

    When her parents decided to move to Dunstable Mum rebelled and set-up a flat with her friend Denise when she was 17. She travelled every weekend back to Dunstable, to enjoy the luxuries of their bath. Her kind-hearted parents would both give her money, saying, "take this, don't tell your Dad", and "take this, don't tell your Mum".

    Ken & Shirley married in 1959, a little while after she started working for the Bank of India and then Handley Page where she was secretary to Sir Handley Page himself. Mum gave up work after we were born,

    Once my brother and I had both reached school age, mum started work again but only part-time so that she could spend as much time with us as possible.

    For a short while Dad was out of work. Mum was very strong and made many sacrifices to steer our family through these difficult times. When the rent man called we remember hiding behind the sofa with Mum pretending to be out.

    Mum was school secretary at Princess Frederica Primary School and later at Chalkhill Primary School. This allowed her to be at home with us during the school holidays. We have many happy memories, of all day, swimming at Kingsbury open-air pool, Willesden Swimming pool, Butlins at Bognor Regis, holidays in Uncle Brian's drafty flat in Hove & Sunday afternoon trips to buy ice cream from our favourite shop in Childs Hill. Whilst at Chalkhill School Mum gave the headmaster Kenneth Rudge - a budding author - the idea for one of his children's books, a story about a teenager going to a big open-air music festival, just like the famous Reading Music Festival that Mum used to help to organise.

    For years Mum worked at the celebrated Marquee club, London's version of the Cavern. When she started there it was a Soho Jazz club. As time changed this small venue became a rock club. Almost all the major bands played there, Thin Lizzy, The Who, Genesis, The Jam & many more. Mum also saw the birth of Punk, and later the likes of Tom Robinson and Adam Ant.

    When we were younger Mum took us to see our favourite band - Slade at the Marquee. Mum even got us into their dressing room. Our young impressionable minds were horrified as Mum took us down Wardour Street, taking time to say hello to the strip club's bouncers.

    Just like at home in Kingsbury, it seemed like everyone in Soho knew her. That was Mum, she liked good food, music and going out, but most of all she LOVED people.

    We often thought that our family was lucky to have so many good friends. It wasn't luck it was because of Mum. People saw her special kindness, friendship, good humour and her special zest for life. Mum would find time to talk to people. She put people at ease and let them know that they were important to her. We remember her many good deeds like putting up a friend of mine whose house had been damaged in a fire. Mum and Dad often told us "You can't choose your family, but you can choose your friends".

    When we were older, Mum returned to full-time work as a Personal Assistant to Brent's Director of Housing. She eventually went on to become a Principal Homeless Persons Officer. This brought out the best in Mum, so many different people to mix with.

    Shirley and Ken had a long and happy marriage and made many close friends. We remember countless long and happy dinner parties held at our home. As they grew older together they enjoyed many happy foreign holidays. Sadly their marriage was cut short by Dad's sudden death in 1987, five weeks before their 28th Anniversary.

    In time Mum met Anton, whilst visiting a good friend in Jamaica. They were married in 1991, and have been together ever since. Mum had a few happy years of retirement living an easy & relaxed life in the Caribbean. Mum lived in Jamaica with Anton for about five years. She made many more good friends there.

    Mum dearly loved Anton She was also devoted to Anton's son, Shane and brought him up as her own. Despite the pain she suffered every day, she continued to look after Shane and helped him to settle into his new school. We can clearly see all the good things that she taught us, in Shane. Shane will miss her terribly.

    In her last days, David had the pleasure of telling Mum that Michelle is pregnant. Mum was delighted to hear that her third grandchild was on the way and told everyone that visited her. David's good friend Lee then told her about his forthcoming marriage. Quick as a flash Mum quipped "About bloody time!" Even in her last few days, she made friends with nurses and cleaners at the hospital, and told everyone that she was determined to "make this a short stay".

    We are all richer for having known Shirley. She has shown so many people that life isn't about money or things, or who you are. It is about family, people, friendship, and love.

    Shirley's epitaph is not in the words that I am now reading or those that will be placed on her plaque but is written in the hearts of the many many people who experienced her love, kindness and humour.

    I leave you with the words that Shirley used after both her sons were married-off. These words are as appropriate now as they were then ...

    "Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I am free at last."

    Died:
    Died at 4 am whilst with sister Lindsay

    Children:
    1. David Henry Thrale
    2. 1. Stacey Donald Thrale


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Herbert Thrale (Donald)Herbert Thrale (Donald) was born on 17 Mar 1895 in Church Street, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England (son of William Thrale and Sophia Jane McCulloch); died on 18 Mar 1960 in 10 Westcroft Way, Cricklewood, Middlesex, England; was buried in Golders Green, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Note: Luton FC supporter.
    • Name: Herbert Donald Thrale
    • Residence: Kilburn, Middlesex, England; Address:
      28 Chichelle Road
    • Census: 1901; : 6 years
    • Census: 2 Apr 1911, 12 High Street, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; Errand boy, single; : 16
    • Physical Description: Sep 1914; Army medical examination on enlistment aged 19 years, 6 months. Height 5 feet 7 inches. 34" chest. Good vision and good physical development. However, daughter Olga Thrale later recalled that her father was Mum said he was 6ft 3 inches tall.
    • Military Service: Sep 1914 - 05 May 1919; Enlisted with 17th County of London Battalion as Private 3097 in St Albans. Transferred to Royal Engineers. WR11368 & 551343. Transferred to Labour Corps 282425. Discharged at Purfleet Essex. Served in France. According to his son Brian Thrale, during WWI Herbert stabbed a German in the hand and ran away.
    • Occupation: 28 Sep 1920-28 Aug 1928; Journeyman house painter
    • Residence: 28 Aug 1928, Kilburn, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1932 - 1935, 89 Netherwood Street, Kilburn, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1949, 10 Westcroft Way, Cricklewood, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 4 Sep 1959; Turner, Clockmaker
    • Residence: Bef 1960, 8a Leamington Road, West Hampstead, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 18 Mar 1960; General labourer clock factory (retired)

    Notes:

    Herbert was said to be a bundle of fun. Although, he could also sometime be drunk and violent towards his wife. However, he came home one day and said he would never drink alcohol again with one exception, when his son Kenneth David Thrale got married, he didn't drink again until he died.

    Name:
    Grandson Stacey Donald Thrale, named in his memory.

    Died:
    Certified after post-mortem without inquest. Herbert died from a heart attack on the toilet on the morning of his last day at work before he retired.

    Herbert married Rose Spittle on 28 Sep 1920 in Registry Office, Willesden, Middlesex, England. Rose (daughter of Henry Charles Spittle and Elizabeth Chamberlain) was born on 15 Jan 1894 in 58 Church Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England; died on 9 Mar 1973 in Hampstead, Middlesex, England; was buried on 15 Mar 1973 in Golders Green, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Rose SpittleRose Spittle was born on 15 Jan 1894 in 58 Church Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England (daughter of Henry Charles Spittle and Elizabeth Chamberlain); died on 9 Mar 1973 in Hampstead, Middlesex, England; was buried on 15 Mar 1973 in Golders Green, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Rose Spittles
    • Occupation: Telephonist at the War Office
    • Census: 31 Mar 1901, 58 Church Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England; : 7
    • Occupation: 28 Sep 1920; Milliner
    • Residence: 28 Sep 1920, 32 Saxon Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, England
    • Residence: 5 Aug 1937, 10 Westcroft Way, Cricklewood, Middlesex, England
    • Note: 25 Dec 1970
    • Residence: 9 Mar 1973, 8a Leamington Road, West Hampstead, Middlesex, England; Address:
      01 794 6017

    Notes:

    Died:
    £10,000 was found under her bed mattress shortly after her death.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage witnessed by W D Guyler & J Guyler (nephew)

    Children:
    1. Norman Jack Thrale was born on 7 Jan 1923 in Acton, Middlesex, England; died on 9 Dec 1923 in Hampstead, Middlesex, England.
    2. Olga Eileen Isobel Thrale was born on 22 Oct 1924 in Hampstead, Middlesex, England; died on 23 May 2012 in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.
    3. 2. Kenneth David Thrale was born on 28 Aug 1928 in West Hampstead, Middlesex, England; was christened on 05 Oct 1928 in West Hampstead, Middlesex, England; died on 31 Jul 1987 in Kingsbury, Middlesex, England; was cremated on 7 Aug 1987 in Golders Green, Middlesex, England.
    4. Gatenby Brian Thrale
    5. Frances Margaret Thrale

  3. 6.  Henry BlockHenry Block was born on 6 Jun 1905 in Whitechapel, Middlesex, England (son of Benjamin Jacob Bloch and Rebecca Klatzow/Klotzor); died on 3 Sep 1989 in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England; was buried in Western Cemetery, Bullscross Ride, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Alias: Henry's Hebrew name (shem ha-kodesh) was "Nechamia Binyamin Yaakov Hacohen"
    • Occupation: Luton, Bedfordshire, England; Milliner (see Michael Bloch); : City Millners
    • Religion: Soho, Middlesex, England; Member of West End Great Synagogue, 21 Dean Street
    • Census: 2 Apr 1911, Fieldgate Mansions, Romford Street, Stepney, Middlesex, England; Benjamin born Russia. Married for 9 years. Cap maker. Rebecca 32, Samuel 8, Henry 6, Michal 4, Rosa 2.; : 33; Address:
      162 Fieldgate Mansions
    • Residence: 1924, Whitechapel, Middlesex, England; 154 Fieldgate Mansions, Romford Street
    • Residence: Abt 1928-2 Aug 1931, Whitechapel, Middlesex, England; 163 Romford Street
    • Residence: Abt 1934, Fieldgate Mansions, Romford Street, Stepney, Middlesex, England ; Address:
      94 Fieldgate Mansions
    • Residence: Abt 1938, Berkhampstead, Hertfordshire, England; 39 Ellesmere Road, Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire
    • Military Service: 1943 - Dec 1944; Private, Royal Army Medical Corps, 98th GRV HOS
    • Note: Dec 1944
    • Residence: 25 May 1945, Willesden, Middlesex, England; 3 Avenue Mansions, Park Avenue

    Notes:

    Henry had a habit of always pulling his trousers up when he stood-up, and would always cut his sandwiches at work with his work shears!

    Buried:
    Plot W349

    Henry married Leah Abrahams (Lily) on 2 Aug 1931 in Great Synagogue, 262 Commercial Road, Stepney, England. Leah (daughter of Marks Abrahams and Henrietta Sarah Wells) was born on 25 Apr 1904 in Hoxton, Middlesex, England; died on 5 Aug 1984 in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 7 Aug 1984 in Western Cemetery, Bullscross Ride, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Leah Abrahams (Lily)Leah Abrahams (Lily) was born on 25 Apr 1904 in Hoxton, Middlesex, England (daughter of Marks Abrahams and Henrietta Sarah Wells); died on 5 Aug 1984 in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 7 Aug 1984 in Western Cemetery, Bullscross Ride, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 2 Apr 1911, 31 Fashion Street, Spitalfields, England; Occupying 2 rooms; : 6
    • Residence: 2 Aug 1931, 31 Fashion Street, Spitalfields, England
    • Residence: 1937, Fieldgate Mansions, Romford Street, Stepney, Middlesex, England ; Address:
      94 Fieldgate Mansions
    • Medical: Oct 1967, Dunstable, Bedfordshire; Hospitalised in Luton & Dunstable hospital after being knocked down by a car

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Leah's memorial stone reads .... IN HEBREW Here lies Leah, daughter of Mordecai Who died on 7 AV 5744 May she rest in peace. IN ENGLISH In loving memory of Leah (Lily) Block Died Aug 5th 1984 7 AV 5744 Age 80 Deeply mourned by her devoted husband Henry Daughters Shirley and Lindsay, Sons in law Grand children, relatives and friends For ever in our thoughts.

    The grave was consecrated on 2 June 1986

    Children:
    1. Rodney Martin Block was born on 18 Sep 1933; died on 10 Jan 1936; was buried on 23 Mar 1936.
    2. 3. Shirley Helen Block was born on 11 Jan 1937 in Mile End, Stepney, Middlesex, England; died on 27 Sep 2000 in Kensington, Middlesex, England; was cremated on 04 Oct 2000 in Golders Green, Middlesex, England.
    3. Lindsay Janette Block


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Thrale was born on 16 Nov 1853 in Hamwell Lane, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; was christened on 25 Dec 1853 in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England (son of Thomas Thrale and Elizabeth Peacock); died on 9 Jun 1931 in 1a Butlin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, England; was buried in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Physical Description: William and his family were renowned for their sporting feats at all local contests.
    • Residence: 21 Jun 1874, Bermondsey, Surrey, England
    • Occupation: Between 17 Oct 1874 and 6 Jun 1888; Journeyman baker
    • Census: 3 Apr 1881, Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England; Rel: Head Occ: Journeyman Baker; : 27 years; Address:
      Cottage
    • Occupation: Between 25 Jul 1881 and 20 Dec 1883; Watercress grower
    • Census: 1891; : 36 years
    • Occupation: 1891; General labourer
    • Residence: 1891-18 Jan 1892, New Marford, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England
    • Occupation: Between 20 May 1893 and 20 Jul 1896; Painter & Journeyman
    • Residence: 20 May 1893, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; Address:
      Church Street
    • Occupation: 20 Feb 1899; Brewers labourer
    • Census: 1901; Brewery labourer; : 48 years
    • Census: 2 Apr 1911, 12 High Street, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; : 57
    • Occupation: 1911 - 28 Sept 1920; House painter and decorator
    • Residence: 1918 - 9 Jun 1931, 1a Butlin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, England

    Notes:

    Said to have been married three times and had 21 children and that Brian's father (Herbert Donald Thrale) was the youngest of 21, and that the third wife was Scottish. The records identified to date, do not confirm this.

    William and his family were renowned for their sporting feats at all local contests

    William married Sophia Jane McCulloch on 21 Jun 1874 in Saint Mary Magdelen, Bermondsey, Surrey, England. Sophia (daughter of John McCulloch and Mary Ann Lines) was born on 27 Aug 1853 in The Village, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; was christened on 2 Jan 1854 in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; died on 6 Mar 1915 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Sophia Jane McCulloch was born on 27 Aug 1853 in The Village, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; was christened on 2 Jan 1854 in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England (daughter of John McCulloch and Mary Ann Lines); died on 6 Mar 1915 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 3 Apr 1881, Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England; Wife; : 27; Address:
      Cottage
    • Census: 1891; : 36
    • Residence: 1891, 36 Hatfield Road, New Marford, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England
    • Residence: 20 May 1893, Church Street, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England
    • Census: 1901, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; : 48
    • Census: 2 Apr 1911, 12 High Street, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; Married 38 years. 16 children. 13 living and 3 dead.; : 57

    Notes:

    Married:
    CISSIE THRALE: From somewhere - I don't know the source - I had a Cissie Thrale (presumably diminutive for Cecilia) as a daughter of William Thrale and Sophia McCulloch, and that Cissie married G Squire and had 4 kids. Today I discovered reliable documentary evidence that Harriet Kate Sophia Thrale married George Squires. I have therefore transferred George and his kids to Harriet Kate Sophia. Clearly Cissie is not a diminutive of Harriet, Kate or Sophia. The question is whether Cissie exists. have found no record of her anywhere else. therefore I have deleted her. However I will leave a note here, just in case.

    JACK THRALE: From somewhere - I don't know the source - I also had a Jack Thrale as a son of William Thrale and Sophia McCulloch, and that Jack married married Rose White. Jack is a diminutive for John. I already have a John Thrale and I have documentary proof of his existence. John Thrale married Rosetta Wright, incredibly similar to Rose White. Therefore I have concluded that infact the untraceable Jack Thrale and Rose White are infact John Thrale and Rosetta Wright. However, just in case I am wrong, I have left this note here.

    Children:
    1. Inspector Thomas William Thrale was born on 24 Sep 1874 in The Village, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; died in 1 Oct 1928-31 Dec 1928 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England.
    2. John Thrale was born on 11 Nov 1875 in The Village, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; died on 29 Jul 1958; was buried in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England.
    3. Rose Thrale was born about 1877; died after 1901.
    4. Harriet Kate Sophia Thrale was born on 4 Jan 1877 in The Village, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; was christened on 25 Feb 1877 in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; died in Jun - Aug 1940 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England.
    5. Mary Ann Thrale was born on 11 Aug 1878 in Marford, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; was christened on 29 Sep 1878 in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; died in Jan-Mar 1933 in Lambeth, Surrey, England.
    6. Sapper Frederick Edward Thrale was born on 27 Nov 1879 in Marford, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; died in Jun - Aug 1957 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England.
    7. Walter George Thrale was born on 14 Jun 1881 in Marford, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; was christened on 27 Apr 1890 in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; died in 1 Jan 1955-31 Mar 1955 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.
    8. Emily Maud Thrale was born on 10 Dec 1882 in Marford, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; was christened on 15 Dec 1883 in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; died on 20 Dec 1883 in Marford, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England.
    9. Maud Elizabeth Thrale was born on 23 Feb 1884 in New Marford, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; died in Oct - Dec 1962 in Hastings, Sussex, England.
    10. Frank Gordon Thrale was born in 1 Jan 1885-31 Dec 1887; was christened on 27 Apr 1890 in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; died in 1 Oct 1924-31 Dec 1924 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.
    11. Charles Ralph Thrale was born on 26 Apr 1888 in New Marford, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; died on 28 May 1918; was buried in Soissons, Picardie, France.
    12. Jessie Thrale was born about Feb 1890; died on 2 Feb 1891 in New Marford, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England.
    13. Hermione Thrale was born on 12 Dec 1891 in New Marford, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; died on 25 Feb 1932 in Harlesden, Middlesex, England.
    14. Alfred Alexander Thrale was born on 7 Apr 1893 in Church Street, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; died in 1 Jan 1921-31 Mar 1921 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.
    15. 4. Herbert Thrale was born on 17 Mar 1895 in Church Street, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; died on 18 Mar 1960 in 10 Westcroft Way, Cricklewood, Middlesex, England; was buried in Golders Green, Middlesex, England.
    16. Jessie Thrale was born on 11 Jun 1896 in Church Street, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; was christened on 28 Mar 1897 in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; died in Apr 1985 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England.
    17. Reginald Thrale was born on 15 Jan 1899 in Bury Green, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England; died in 15 Jan 1899-31 Mar 1899 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England.
    18. William Thrale was born on 11 Jul 1900; died in Jan - Mar 1977 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England.

  3. 10.  Henry Charles Spittle was born about Jan 1851 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England (son of William Spittle and Martha Gardner); died before 28 Sep 1920.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 30 Mar 1851, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England
    • Census: 7 Apr 1861; Occupation: scholar; : 10
    • Residence: 1894, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England; 58 Church Street
    • Census: 31 Mar 1901, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England; Occupation: Basket maker journeyman; Address:
      58 Church Street
    • Census: 2 Apr 1911, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England; Occupation Journeyman Basket Maker; Address:
      41 Church Street

    Notes:

    Died:
    A Henry Spittle aged 47 died in Jan/Feb/Mar 1898 in Lambeth, London Volume: 1d, page 211

    Henry married Elizabeth Chamberlain. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph Chamberlain and Elizabeth Chamberlain) was born in Jul-Sep 1856 in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Chamberlain was born in Jul-Sep 1856 in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England (daughter of Joseph Chamberlain and Elizabeth Chamberlain).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 2 Apr 1871, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England; Occupation: Plaiter; : 14; Address:
      77 Mill Road
    • Census: 31 Mar 1901, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England; : 43; Address:
      58 Church Street
    • Census: 2 Apr 1911, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England; Occupation: wife. 8 children born alive. 1 dead. 7 still living.; Address:
      41 Church Street

    Notes:

    The 1911 census declared that Henry and Elizabeth had 8 children born alive. 1 dead. 7 still living.

    Children:
    1. Louisa Spittle was born about 1883 in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England; died after 31 Mar 1901.
    2. Albert Spittle was born about 1891 in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England; died after 31 Mar 1901.
    3. 5. Rose Spittle was born on 15 Jan 1894 in 58 Church Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England; died on 9 Mar 1973 in Hampstead, Middlesex, England; was buried on 15 Mar 1973 in Golders Green, Middlesex, England.
    4. Arthur Spittle was born about 1898 in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England; died after 31 Mar 1901.
    5. Nellie May Spittle was born on 13 Feb 1900 in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England; died in Mar 1981 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.

  5. 12.  Benjamin Jacob Bloch (Joseph)Benjamin Jacob Bloch (Joseph) was born between 16 Dec 1879 and 15 Dec 1880 in Tallinn, Harju, Estonia (son of Lewis Bloch and Jane); died in Jan-Mar 1935 in Stepney, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Furrier Cutter
    • Immigration: Abt 1894; Came to England aged 14. Ruth Bunker says that he was part of a wider Jewish family that left during the Russian pogroms and got onto whatever boats they could. This resulted in family members ending up in different countries. Some certainly ended up in the USA.
    • Census: 31 Mar 1901, 62 Greenfield Street, Mile End, Stepney, Middlesex, England; Recorded as Jacob Bloch; : 21
    • Residence: 31 Mar 1901-16 Dec 1902, Stepney, Middlesex, England; 62 Greenfield Street (now called Greenfield Road)
    • Occupation: 16 Dec 1902-6 Jun 1905; Cap maker
    • Residence: 6 Jun 1905, Whitechapel, Middlesex, England; 30 Fieldgate Street
    • Census: 2 Apr 1911, Fieldgate Mansions, Romford Street, Stepney, Middlesex, England ; Benjamin born Russia. Married for 9 years. Cap maker. Rebecca 32, Samuel 8, Henry 6, Michal 4, Rosa 2.; : 33; Address:
      162 Fieldgate Mansions

    Benjamin married Rebecca Klatzow/Klotzor on 16 Dec 1902 in Jews Synagogue (The Great Synagogue), Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Rebecca (daughter of Joseph Klatzow and Leine) was born between 16 Dec 1880 and 15 Dec 1881 in Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia; died in Jul-Sep 1940 in Stepney, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Rebecca Klatzow/KlotzorRebecca Klatzow/Klotzor was born between 16 Dec 1880 and 15 Dec 1881 in Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia (daughter of Joseph Klatzow and Leine); died in Jul-Sep 1940 in Stepney, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: Came to England aged 14
    • Census: 31 Mar 1901, 180 Brady Street Dwellings, Whitechapel, Middlesex, England; Unmarried daughter, tailoress, worker, Russia; : 20
    • Residence: 16 Dec 1902, 180 Brady Street Dwellings, Whitechapel, Middlesex, England
    • Census: 2 Apr 1911, Fieldgate Mansions, Romford Street, Stepney, Middlesex, England; Benjamin born Russia. Married for 9 years. Cap maker. Rebecca 32, Samuel 8, Henry 6, Michal 4, Rosa 2.; : 33; Address:
      162 Fieldgate Mansions

    Notes:

    Possible alternative spellings: Klatzov (Russian spelling) Klatzow (Polish spelling)

    Notes:

    Married:
    Married at Ashville House, Camp Road, Leeds. Jewish ceremony at Jews Synagogue (The Great Synagogue), Belgrave Street, Leeds. Marriage authorisation gives surname as Klotzor.

    Children:
    1. Samuel Block was born on 12 Feb 1904 in Mile End, Stepney, Middlesex, England; died on 29 Nov 1981 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 1 Dec 1981 in Edgwarebury Cemetery, Edgware, Middlesex, England.
    2. 6. Henry Block was born on 6 Jun 1905 in Whitechapel, Middlesex, England; died on 3 Sep 1989 in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England; was buried in Western Cemetery, Bullscross Ride, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England.
    3. Michael Block was born in 1 Jul 1907-30 Sep 1907 in Whitechapel, Middlesex, England; died about 1960-1963.
    4. Rose Block was born in 1 Apr 1909-30 Jun 1909 in Whitechapel, Middlesex, England; died about 1932.
    5. Cecilia Block was born in bet. 1 Apr 1912 - 30 June 1912 in Mile End, Stepney, Middlesex, England; died in Jan-Mar 1998 in Harlesden, Middlesex, England.
    6. Joseph Block was born on 27 Apr 1916 in Mile End, Stepney, Middlesex, England; died on 17 May 1994 in Camden, Middlesex, England; was buried in aft. 17 May 1994 in Streatham, Surrey, England.
    7. Louis Block was born in Jul-Sep 1922 in Mile End, Stepney, Middlesex, England; died on 26 May 1940 in Dunkirk, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France.

  7. 14.  Marks Abrahams (Mark)Marks Abrahams (Mark) was born on 17 Aug 1883 in 39 Fashion Street, Spitalfields, England (son of Joseph Alexander Franck and Rebecca Koski/Kosky); died about Mar 1948.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Citizenship: 27 Jul 1886, 39 Fashion Street, Spitalfields, England; Naturalisation
    • Education: 6 Apr 1891, 39 Fashion Street, Spitalfields, England; Scholar
    • Occupation: 1 Apr 1901; French polisher
    • Census: 2 Apr 1911, 31 Fashion Street, Spitalfields, England; Occupying 2 rooms; : 28
    • Alt. Death: c. 1940

    Notes:

    Died:
    A Mark Abrahams died in Islington in Apr/May/Jun 1942 Vol 1b, Page 197a aged 62 (b 1880)

    A Mark Abrahams died in Islington in Apr/May/Jun 1945 Vol 1b, Page 145 aged 66 (b 1879)

    Marks married Henrietta Sarah Wells (Sarah or Dolly) on 23 Dec 1902 (Civil marriage) in Holborn, Middlesex, England. Henrietta (daughter of Alfred Wells and Jane Henrietta Staples) was born on 13 Mar 1884 in Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England; died in Dec 1979 in Poplar and Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Henrietta Sarah Wells (Sarah or Dolly)Henrietta Sarah Wells (Sarah or Dolly) was born on 13 Mar 1884 in Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England (daughter of Alfred Wells and Jane Henrietta Staples); died in Dec 1979 in Poplar and Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Note: Sarah recounted being hit as a child by her mother and/or maternal grandmother
    • Religion: Converted from Christianity to Judaism after marriage, which caused her parents to disown her.
    • School: 30 Mar 1896 - 5 June 1896; Admitted to Bath Street School. Bath Street School opened 1881, renamed Moorfields Primary School from 1951. Living at 160 Lever Street, London. Also Columba Road School. Left Bath Street school on 5 June 1896.
    • Occupation: 23 Dec 1902; Sewing machinist
    • Census: 2 Apr 1911, 31 Fashion Street, Spitalfields, England; Occupying 2 rooms; : 27
    • Residence: Mar 1936, Spitalfields, Middlesex, England; Address:
      31 Fashion Street
    • Residence: Abt 1975, 2 Louisa Gardens, Stepney Green, Middlesex, England

    Notes:

    Married:
    A Jane Wells was a witness to the marriage of Henrietta on 23 Dec 1902. If verbal family accounts that Sarah was disowned by her family for marrying a Jew, are true, then witness Jane is more likely to have been a sister than a mother.

    Children:
    1. Jack Abrahams was born about 1903; died in Apr - Jun 1982 in Haringey, Middlesex, England.
    2. 7. Leah Abrahams was born on 25 Apr 1904 in Hoxton, Middlesex, England; died on 5 Aug 1984 in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 7 Aug 1984 in Western Cemetery, Bullscross Ride, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England.
    3. Anne Abrahams was born on 19 Mar 1906; died on 6 Apr 1992.
    4. Bessie Abrahams was born in Mar 1911.
    5. Alfred Abrahams was born on 18 Mar 1911; died in Jun 2002 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England.
    6. Herbert Abrahams was born in Jan-Mar 1919 in Whitechapel, Middlesex, England; died on 1 Aug 2002.