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Florence Ada Shaw 1876–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1876

Birth Location: 15 Brooksby Street, Islington, Middlesex, England

Death Date: 3 Jul 1933

Death Location: 123 Church Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, England

Father: John Shaw

Mother: Catherine Mardell

Spouse(s): Henry Swift, John Simms

Children(s): John Simms, Henry Sims

The story of Florence Ada Shaw began in 1876 in 15 Brooksby Street, Islington, Middlesex, England. In 1881, Florence Ada Shaw resided in 25 Rodney Residences, Finsbury Central, London, En. Florence Ada Shaw married Henry Albert Swift, John Edward Simms, and had children including Henry Joseph Ted Sims, John Edward Simms. Florence Ada Shaw passed away in 1933 in 123 Church Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Florence Ada Shaw began in 1876 in 15 Brooksby Street, Islington, Middlesex, England.
  • In 1881, Florence Ada Shaw resided in 25 Rodney Residences, Finsbury Central, London, En.
  • Florence Ada Shaw married Henry Albert Swift, John Edward Simms, and had children including Henry Joseph Ted Sims, John Edward Simms.
  • Florence Ada Shaw passed away in 1933 in 123 Church Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Shaw
1811–1890
Birth Location: 50 Charles Street, St. Margaret Parish, Westminster, London
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Catherine Mardell
1839–
Birth Location: Marylebone, Middlesex, England
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Spouses(s)

Henry Swift
1874–1931
Birth Location: Islington, London, England
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John Simms
1876–1917
Birth Location: Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
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Children(s)

John Simms
1895–
Birth Location: 327 Northampton Buildings, Clerkenwell, London, England
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Henry Sims
1897–1975
Birth Location: 27 Hermes Street, Holborn, London
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Florence Shaw's Ancestors

Self
Florence Shaw
1876–1933
Birth Place: 15 Brooksby Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
Parents
John Shaw
1811–1890
50 Charles Street, St. Margaret Parish, Westminster, London
Catherine Mardell
1839–
Marylebone, Middlesex, England
Grandparents
John Shaw
1774–1819
Dalvaurn Farm, Farr, Straithnairn, Inverness-shire, Scotland
Susannah Jones
1781–1859
England
Edmund Mardell
1810–
Middlesex, England
Sarah Clark
1819–
Marylebone, Middlesex, England
Great-Grandparents
Farquhar Shaw
1740–1800
Jenny Mackintosh
1750–1775
James Jones
1750–1800
Martha (?)
1755–1800
James Clark
1790–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Shaw
1715–

Florence Shaw's Descendants

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Florence (Ada) Shaw (17 Sep 1876–3 Jul 1933) m. Henry (Albert) Swift (28 Dec 1874–11 Sep 1931) m. John (Edward) Simms (6 Nov 1876–1917)
  1. 1. John (Edward) Simms 1895–
  2. 2. Henry (Joseph “Ted”) Sims 1897–1975 m. Lydia (Turner) (dup) 1897–1948 m. Margaret Lynch 1911–1995
    1. 1. Stephanie (Ellen Rela) Sims 1950–1995
    2. 2. Peggy (Elsie Gwendoline) Simms 1924–2001 m. Douglas (Leslie Robert) Beard 1919–1999
    3. 3. Lydia (Florence Ellen) Sims 1916–2013 m. Duncan Purdue 1913–2013
    4. 4. Maud (Gertrude) Simms 1919–1923
    5. 5. Patrick (John) Sims 1929–2003 m. June (Joyce May) Redbourn 1929–2011
    6. 6. Edward (David) Simms 1927–1989
    7. 7. Maureen (Ann) Simms 1941–2022 m. Roy (Leslie Edward) Dorrington 1943–2013

Florence Shaw's Timeline

20 Records

1876
17 Sep 1876
Birth of Florence Ada Shaw in 15 Brooksby Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
15 Brooksby Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
1881
1881
Age 5
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in 25 Rodney Residences, Finsbury Central, London, England
25 Rodney Residences, Finsbury Central, London, England
1885
9 Dec 1885
Age 9
Florence Ada Shaw was baptized in St. Silas, Pentonville, Middlesex, England
St. Silas, Pentonville, Middlesex, England
1891
1891
Age 15
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in Clerkenwell, London, England
Clerkenwell, London, England
1894
1894
Age 18
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in 35 Warren Street, Islington, London, England
35 Warren Street, Islington, London, England
1895
09 Nov 1895
Age 19
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in 327 Northampton Buildings, Clerkenwell, London, England
327 Northampton Buildings, Clerkenwell, London, England
1895
9 Nov 1895
Age 19
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in 327 Northampton Buildings, Clerkenwell, London, England
327 Northampton Buildings, Clerkenwell, London, England
1901
1901
Age 25
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in 4 Henry St., Clerkenwell, London, England
4 Henry St., Clerkenwell, London, England
1911
1911
Age 35
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in Islington, London, England
Islington, London, England
1917
13 Dec 1917
Age 41
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in 46 Pembroke Street, Islington, London, England
46 Pembroke Street, Islington, London, England
1918
1918
Age 42
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in 46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
1919
1919
Age 43
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in 46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
1920
1920
Age 44
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in 46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
1921
1921
Age 45
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in Islington, London, Middlesex, England
Islington, London, Middlesex, England
1922
1922
Age 46
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in 46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
1923
1923
Age 47
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in 46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
1924
1924
Age 48
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in 46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
1925
1925
Age 49
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in 46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
1933
1933
Age 57
Florence Ada Shaw resided here in 143 Boundary Road, Leyton, Essex, England
143 Boundary Road, Leyton, Essex, England
1933
3 Jul 1933
Age 57
Death of Florence Ada Shaw in 123 Church Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
123 Church Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1876
    Event Place: 15 Brooksby Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] London, England, Births and Baptisms
    [2] London, England, Marriages and Banns
    [3] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 874
    [4] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 228; Folio 10; Page 14; GSU roll: 6095338.
    [5] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 354; Folio: 74; Page: 10;GSU roll: 1341076.
    [6] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 251; Folio: 174; Page: 53
    [7] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [8] London, England, Workhouse Admission and Discharge Records, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: HOBG54221
    [9] UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, Western Front Association; London, England; Pension Record Cards; Reference: 1680842SIM-SIM
    [10] London, England, Poor Law Hospital Admissions and Discharges, 1842-1918, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London Poor Law Hospital Registers; Roll Number: STMBG17625
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [12] 1921 England Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1885
    Event Place: St. Silas, Pentonville, Middlesex, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: 25 Rodney Residences, Finsbury Central, London, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 354; Folio: 74; Page: 10;GSU roll: 1341076.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Clerkenwell, London, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 228; Folio 10; Page 14; GSU roll: 6095338.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1894
    Event Place: 35 Warren Street, Islington, London, England
    Record Source: London, England, Marriages and Banns

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 09 Nov 1895
    Event Place: 327 Northampton Buildings, Clerkenwell, London, England

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1895
    Event Place: 327 Northampton Buildings, Clerkenwell, London, England

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 May 1900
    Event Place: City Road Workhouse, Holborn, Middlesex, England

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1900
    Event Place: City Road Workhouse, Holborn, Middlesex, England

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1900
    Event Place: City Road Workhouse, Holborn, Middlesex, England

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1900
    Event Place: City Road Workhouse, Holborn, Middlesex, England

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 4 Henry St., Clerkenwell, London, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 251; Folio: 174; Page: 53

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Islington, London, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 874

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1917
    Event Place: 46 Pembroke Street, Islington, London, England

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: United Kingdom
    Record Source: UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, Page 1 - UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: 46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
    Record Source: London, England, Electoral Registers, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: 46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
    Record Source: London, England, Electoral Registers, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: 46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
    Record Source: London, England, Electoral Registers, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Islington, London, Middlesex, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: 46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
    Record Source: London, England, Electoral Registers, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: 46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
    Record Source: London, England, Electoral Registers, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: 46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
    Record Source: London, England, Electoral Registers, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: 46 Pembroke Street, Islington South, England
    Record Source: London, England, Electoral Registers, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: 143 Boundary Road, Leyton, Essex, England

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1933
    Event Place: 123 Church Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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