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Francis William Chamberlain 1896–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Sep 1896

Birth Location: Castle Cary, Somerset, England

Death Date: Sep 1959

Death Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire, England

Father: Frank Chamberlain

Mother: Henrietta Pitter

Spouse(s): Sarah Griffin

Children(s): Douglas Chamberlain, Desmond Chamberlain, Dorothy Chamberlain

In 1896, Francis William Chamberlain entered the world in Castle Cary, Somerset, England, born to Frank Chamberlain And Henrietta Emily Pitter. Francis William Chamberlain married Sarah Edith Louisa Griffin, and had children including David O G Chamberlain, Desmond William Chamberlain, Dorothy Violet Rhona Chamberlain, Douglas John Terrance Chamberlain. Francis William Chamberlain passed away in 1959 in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Francis William Chamberlain entered the world in Castle Cary, Somerset, England, born to Frank Chamberlain And Henrietta Emily Pitter.
  • Francis William Chamberlain married Sarah Edith Louisa Griffin, and had children including David O G Chamberlain, Desmond William Chamberlain, Dorothy Violet Rhona Chamberlain, Douglas John Terrance Chamberlain.
  • Francis William Chamberlain passed away in 1959 in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank Chamberlain
1869–1932
Birth Location: North Cadbury, Somerset, England
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Henrietta Pitter
1873–1958
Birth Location: Evercreech, Somerset, England
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Griffin
1897–1985
Birth Location: Grendon, Buckinghamshire, England
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Children(s)

Douglas Chamberlain
1920–2013
Birth Location: Bruton, Somerset, England
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Desmond Chamberlain
1923–1995
Birth Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
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Dorothy Chamberlain
1924–2013
Birth Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
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Francis Chamberlain's Ancestors

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Francis Chamberlain
1896–1959
Birth Place: Castle Cary, Somerset, England
Parents
Frank Chamberlain
1869–1932
North Cadbury, Somerset, England
Henrietta (Emily) Pitter
1873–1958
Evercreech, Somerset, England
Grandparents
Elias Chamberlain
1837–1879
North Cadbury,Somerset,England
Eleanor (A'Court DNA & DNA) 23&Me
1844–1922
Galhampton,Somerset,England
Stephen Pitter
1834–1890
Evercreech, Somerset
Harriet Martin
1832–
Frome, Somerset
Great-Grandparents
Ambrose Chamberlain
1798–1863
Sylvia Baker
1803–1872
Charles DNA
1808–1885
Anna DNA
1810–1889
Henry Pitter
1801–1886
Theophilia Dredge
1798–1882
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jerimiah Chamberlain
1745–1808
Jane Lamb
1758–1836
George Baker
1754–1823
Hannah Hart
1759–1822
George A'Court
1787–1815
Mary Newman
1784–1874
Robert Wilton
1779–1851
Elizabeth Moon
1776–1871
Francis Pitter
1760–
Edith Reakes
1763–1836

Francis Chamberlain's Descendants

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Francis (William) Chamberlain (3 Sep 1896–Sep 1959) m. Sarah (Edith Louisa) Griffin (19 Nov 1897–Aug 1985)
  1. 1. Douglas (John Terrance) Chamberlain 1920–2013
  2. 2. Desmond (William) Chamberlain 1923–1995
    1. 1. Peter (Graham) Chamberlain 1946–2018 m. Tamar (Patricia) Murray 1942–2017
  3. 3. Dorothy (Violet Rhona) Chamberlain 1924–2013 m. William (Ernest) Lomax 1920–1989

Francis Chamberlain's Timeline

8 Records

1896
3 Sep 1896
Birth of Francis William Chamberlain in Castle Cary, Somerset, England
Castle Cary, Somerset, England
1896
4 Oct 1896
Francis William Chamberlain was baptized in Castle Cary, Somerset, England
Castle Cary, Somerset, England
1896
4 Oct 1896
Francis William Chamberlain was christened in Castle Cary, Somerset
Castle Cary, Somerset
1901
1901
Age 5
Francis William Chamberlain resided here in South Barrow, Somerset, England
South Barrow, Somerset, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 15
Francis William Chamberlain resided here in Kington Magna West Stour, Dorset, England
Kington Magna West Stour, Dorset, England
1921
1921
Age 25
Francis William Chamberlain resided here in Pylle, Somerset, England
Pylle, Somerset, England
1939
1939
Age 43
Francis William Chamberlain resided here in Somerset, England
Somerset, England
1959
Sep 1959
Age 63
Death of Francis William Chamberlain in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England
Chippenham, Wiltshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Sep 1896
    Event Place: Castle Cary, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 12185; Schedule Number: 26
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2303; Folio: 27; Page: 9
    [4] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [5] Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\cas2112
    [6] 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1511366, RD 312 RS 1 ED 9, 10; Book: 11366

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1896
    Event Place: Castle Cary, Somerset, England
    Record Source: Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\cas2112

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1896
    Event Place: Castle Cary, Somerset

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: South Barrow, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2303; Folio: 27; Page: 9

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Kington Magna West Stour, Dorset, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 12185; Schedule Number: 26

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Pylle, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1511366, RD 312 RS 1 ED 9, 10; Book: 11366

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/7098F

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1959
    Event Place: Chippenham, Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
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