Alfred Ernest SILK
- Born: Mar 1874, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
- Baptised: 12 Apr 1874, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
- Marriage (1): Mabel Mary DICKENSON on 5 Jun 1901 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Another name for Alfred was Alfred Edwin SILK.
General Notes:
Births Mar 1874 Silk Alfred Ernest Cheltenham 6a 441
Baptism at Cheltenham St Mary, 1874, page 114, entry 911 1874 April 12th, Alfred Ernest, Edwin Thomas & Ellen Mary, Silk, 430 High St, Grocer
Marriages Jun 1901 Cheltenham 6a 916 ARNOLD Ernest Edward Deakins Lily Maria DICKENSON Mabel Mary SILK Alfred Ernest
Marriage at Cheltenham St Mary, 1901, page 35, entry 69, June 5th 1901 Alfred Ernest Silk, 27, Bachelor, Corn Dealer, Holy Trinity Slad. Father Edwin Thomas Silk (deceased), Grocer Mabel Mary Dickenson, 22, Spinster, - , 7 Rodney Place. Father Edward Dickenson (deceased), Farmer Witnesses were Lewis Gardner Slik, Edward Harold Dickenson
email from Delia Cuss You are in luck, as when researching my Silk in Glos., I investigated other Silk living there.
Mary Ann was the daughter of Jacob and his first wife Martha.
Last Will and Testament of me Jacob Silk of Cheltenham in the county of Gloucester retired grocer.
Edwin Thomas Silk, son. all executors to be guardians of my infant children during their respective minorities. Wife, Mary Ann Silk, all jewellery etc., and also a legacy of £100 to be paid as soon as possible after my decease. I divide the dwelling house and premises which I have recently purchased No. 4 Clarence Square, Cheltenham, to my executors upon trust to permit my said wife to occupy or to receive the rents and profits of said house during her life as long as shall be my widow. At her death or second marriage, or during her widowhood, with her consent, I declare same premises to be sold. He sometime ago, gave over to his said son his business. Daughters: Elizabeth Hannah Lee; Mary Ann Hawley. Signed by Jacob Silk. Cheltenham solicitors were witnesses to the Will, which was made 20th March 1896.
Jacob Silk retired grocer died 18 Sept. 1896. Probate Gloucester to Edwin Thomas Silk, grocer, James Page, retired butcher, and Henry Wilkins, retired chemist. Effects: £7913. 12s.4d. (From Will Index, which when I looked at it, was at Somerset House, London).
Mary Ann Silk, 4 Clarence Square, Cheltenham. Will of. Frances Jane Silk, executrix. and Frederick Barnsley Silk, executor. Four children: Frances Jane Silk, Amy Maude Silk, Frederick Barnsley Silk, Kate Marion Silk,. I give to these four children all that belongs to me, equally, except for the piano which I give to Kate Marion. I bequeath to my sister Amy Bish ten pounds. Will made 3rd March 1904 and signed. Witnesses: Alice Amelia Joynes Silk, 2, Wellington Square, Cheltenham. James Page, Windsor House, Cheltenham.
Mary Ann Silk of 4, Clarence Square, Cheltenham, Widow, who died 21 June 1904. Probate Gloucester to Frances Jane Silk, Frederick Barnsley Silk, grocer. Effects: £526. 19s. 5d. Resworn: £626. 19s. 5d.
Edwin Thomas Silk was the son of Jacob and Martha. He made a Will 21st July 1897. His children were, Edwin Charles Silk, Lewis Gardner Silk, Harry Vincent Silk, Alfred Ernest Silk ( Alfred works for Mr. Gardner). His shops were at 146, 430 and 431 High Street, Cheltenham. He also had two marriages.
Edwin Thomas Silk of High Street, Cheltenham, died 23 April 1898. Probate Gloucester to Alice Amelia Joynes Silk, Widow, Edwin Charles Silk, grocer, and Alfred Ernest Silk, brewer and corn dealer. Effects: £13892.19s.8d. Resworn Feb. 1899: £14042.19s. 8d.
I will send details from the 1851 census for Jacob and Martha and their children in my next e-mail.
Although these Silk have nothing to do my Silk who were farm labourers, I am pleased to pass on these details to you. It makes me feel I didn't waste my time all those years ago when I gathered the info.
Best Wishes Delia Cuss
1881 census Dwelling:430 High St Census Place:Cheltenham, Gloucester, England Source:FHL Film 1341621 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2577 Folio 110 Page 21 Edwin J. SILKM37 MBisley, Gloucester, England Rel:Head Occ:Grocer Employing 4 Hds Ellen M. SILKM32 FMiserden, Gloucester, England Rel:Wife Edwin C. SILK 9 MCheltenham, Gloucester, England Rel:Son Occ:Scholar Alfred E. SILK 7 MCheltenham, Gloucester, England Rel:Son Occ:Scholar Lewis G. SILK 2 MCheltenham, Gloucester, England Rel:Son Harry V. SILK 1 MCheltenham, Gloucester, England Rel:Son Alice RATCLIFFU16 FCheltenham, Gloucester, England Rel:Servant Occ:Housemaid Domestic Emily COTTRELLU24 FCheltenham, Gloucester, England Rel:Servant Occ:Cook Domestic
Lewis S Gardner is Lewis Silk Gardner, son of Charles Gardner and Jane Silk 1891 Census RG12/2024 F15 P24 Badbrook Mill House, Bath Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire Lewis S Gardner, Head, M, 31, Miller, Glo'shire Painswick Marie do, Wife, M, 31, , Glo'shire Painswick Mary M do, Daur, , 8, Scholar, Glo'shire Painswick Martha E do, Daur, , 7, Scholar, Glo'shire Stroud Mabel G do, Daur, , 3, , Glo'shire Stroud Hilda J J do, Daur, , 1, , Glo'shire Stroud Alfred Ernest Silk, Nephew, S, 17, Miller Pupil, Glo'shire Cheltenham Mary A Lee, Servant, S, 22, Domestic General Servant, Glo'shire Stroud
1901 census RG13/2435 F40 P12 Rockfield House, Painswick, Gloucestershire Lewis S Gardener, Head, M, 40, Corn Merchant, Glos Painswick Marie do, Wife, M, 40, , Glos Painswick Mary M do, Daur, S, 18, , Glos Painswick Mabel G do, Daur, S, 13, , Glos Stroud Hilda J do, Daur, S, 11, , Glos Stroud Alfred E Silk, Nephew, S, 27, Corn Merchant, Glos Cheltenham Fanny E Hunt, Serv, S, 23, , Glos Bisley
1911 census RG14PN15370 RG78PN932 RD327 SD4 ED3 SN59 53 Lansdown, Stroud, Gloucestershire (8 rooms) Alfred Ernest Silk, Head, 37, Married 9 years, Corn Merchant, Cheltenham Glos - employer Mabel Mary Silk, Wife, 32, Married 9 years, Painswick Glos Herbert Edward Silk, Son, 6, , , Stroud Glos Ida Ellen Silk, Daughter, 4, , , Stroud Glos Nellie Mildred Stoneham, Servant, 18, Single, General Servant (Domestic), Charlton Wilts - against both Alfred and Mabel it states there had been 2 children born alive and both were still living - nothing listed in the "infirmity" column
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Brewer and Cord Dealer, Jun 1898.
Alfred married Mabel Mary DICKENSON on 5 Jun 1901 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. (Mabel Mary DICKENSON was born circa 1878 in Painswick, Gloucestershire, England.)
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