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David Gurr 1857 – 1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Nov 1857

Birth Location: Chiddingly, Sussex, England

Death Date: 24 Feb 1940

Death Location: 331 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England

Father: Benjamin Gurr

Mother: Mary Ann

Spouse(s): Mary Verrall

Children(s): Lucy Gurr, Sarah Gurr, Benjamin Gurr, Elizabeth Gurr, Ebenezer Gurr, John Gurr

In 1857, David Gurr entered the world in Chiddingly, Sussex, England, born to Benjamin Gurr and Mary Ann. In 1861, David Gurr resided in Amly, Hellingly, Sussex, England. In 1871, David Gurr resided in 4 York Place, Bourne Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, E. David Gurr married Mary Verrall, and had children including Lucy Mary Matilda Gurr, Sarah Gurr, Benjamin Gurr, Elizabeth Maria Gurr, Ebenezer Gurr, John Gurr. David Gurr passed away in 1940 in 331 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.

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Biography

  • In 1857, David Gurr entered the world in Chiddingly, Sussex, England, born to Benjamin Gurr and Mary Ann.
  • In 1861, David Gurr resided in Amly, Hellingly, Sussex, England.
  • In 1871, David Gurr resided in 4 York Place, Bourne Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, E.
  • David Gurr married Mary Verrall, and had children including Lucy Mary Matilda Gurr, Sarah Gurr, Benjamin Gurr, Elizabeth Maria Gurr, Ebenezer Gurr, John Gurr.
  • David Gurr passed away in 1940 in 331 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Gurr
1834 –
Birth Location: Chiddingly, Sussex, England
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Mary Ann
1832 –
Birth Location: Hailsham, Sussex, England
MA

Spouses(s)

Mary Verrall
1861 –
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
MV

Children(s)

Lucy Gurr
1881 – 1959
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
LG
Sarah Gurr
1885 – 1919
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
SG
Benjamin Gurr
1890 – 1891
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
BG
Elizabeth Gurr
1892 – 1982
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
EG
Ebenezer Gurr
1896 – 1951
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
EG
John Gurr
1902 – 1922
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
JG

David Gurr's Ancestors

Self
David Gurr
1857 – 1940
Birth Place: Chiddingly, Sussex, England
Parents
Benjamin Gurr
1834 –
Chiddingly, Sussex, England
Mary Ann
1832 –
Hailsham, Sussex, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Gurr's Descendants

1.
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David Gurr (10 Nov 1857 – 24 Feb 1940) m. Mary Verrall (1861 – )
  1. 1. Lucy (Mary Matilda) Gurr (4 Aug 1881 – 1959)
  2. 2. Sarah Gurr (1885 – 1919)
  3. 3. Benjamin Gurr (1890 – 1891)
  4. 4. Elizabeth (Maria) Gurr (8 Mar 1892 – 22 Mar 1982) m. Percy (S) Pearson m. Bertie Hutchinson (19 Jan 1886 – )
    1. 1. David (Bertie) Hutchinson (27 Oct 1918 – 20 Jan 1994) m. Mercy (R) Page
    2. 2. John (Alfred) Hutchinson (18 Jul 1924 – 2003)
  5. 5. Ebenezer Gurr (15 Jun 1896 – 7 Nov 1951) m. Gertrude Bignell (30 Mar 1898 – 1973)
    1. 1. John (K) Gurr (1921 – 1965) m. Evelyn (Doris) Lester (24 Feb 1921 – 1991)
      1. 1. Aubrey (D) Gurr (1940 – ) m. Diane (J) Haffenden
      2. 2. Ivan (M) Gurr (1941 – 28 Sep 2010)
      3. 3. Christopher (J) Gurr (1948 – ) m. Barber
        1. 1. Peter (Mark) Gurr (1972 – )
    2. 2. Mary (Catherine) Gurr (21 Oct 1925 – 18 Jan 1988)
  6. 6. John Gurr (1902 – 1922)

David Gurr's Timeline

11 Records

1857
10 Nov 1857
Birth of David Gurr in Chiddingly, Sussex, England
Chiddingly, Sussex, England
1861
1861
Age 4
David Gurr resided here in Amly, Hellingly, Sussex, England
Amly, Hellingly, Sussex, England
1871
1871
Age 14
David Gurr resided here in 4 York Place, Bourne Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
4 York Place, Bourne Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1881
1881
Age 24
David Gurr resided here in 6 Myrtle Cottages, Willingdon, Sussex, England
6 Myrtle Cottages, Willingdon, Sussex, England
1891
1891
Age 34
David Gurr resided here in 367 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
367 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1901
1901
Age 44
David Gurr resided here in 367 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
367 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1909
1909
Age 52
David Gurr resided here in 365 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
365 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1911
1911
Age 54
David Gurr resided here in 367 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
367 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1939
1939
Age 82
David Gurr resided here in 331 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
331 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1940
24 Feb 1940
Age 83
Death of David Gurr in 331 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
331 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1940
15 Mar 1940
Age 83
David Gurr - Probate in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1857
    Event Place: Chiddingly, Sussex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census
    [2] 1891 England Census
    [3] 1881 England Census
    [4] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1040; Folio: 86; Page: 42; GSU roll: 827480
    [5] 1901 England Census
    [6] 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 569; Folio: 38; Page: 8; GSU roll: 542663
    [7] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/2468A

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Amly, Hellingly, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 569; Folio: 38; Page: 8; GSU roll: 542663

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: 4 York Place, Bourne Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1040; Folio: 86; Page: 42; GSU roll: 827480

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: 6 Myrtle Cottages, Willingdon, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: 367 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 367 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: 365 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946, UK, City and County Directories, 1600s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: 367 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: 331 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/2468A

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1940
    Event Place: 331 Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1940
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England
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