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John Herbert 1897–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 May 1897

Birth Location: Sacriston, Durham, England

Death Date: 18 December 1986

Death Location: Sacriston, Durham Unitary Authority, County Durham, England

Father: Robert Herbert

Mother: Sarah Simpson

Spouse(s): Ruth Williams

Children(s): Mary Herbert, Dorothy Herbert, Robert Herbert, Irene Herbert

The story of John Herbert began in 1897 in Sacriston, Durham, England. In 1901, John Herbert resided in Sacriston, Witton Gilbert, Durham, England. John Herbert married Ruth Williams, and had children including Dorothy May Herbert, Irene Herbert, John Herbert, Mary Sylvia Herbert, Robert Herbert. John Herbert passed away in 1986 in Sacriston, Durham Unitary Authority, County Durham, England.

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Biography

  • The story of John Herbert began in 1897 in Sacriston, Durham, England.
  • In 1901, John Herbert resided in Sacriston, Witton Gilbert, Durham, England.
  • John Herbert married Ruth Williams, and had children including Dorothy May Herbert, Irene Herbert, John Herbert, Mary Sylvia Herbert, Robert Herbert.
  • John Herbert passed away in 1986 in Sacriston, Durham Unitary Authority, County Durham, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Herbert's Ancestors

Self
John Herbert
1897–1986
Birth Place: Sacriston, Durham, England
Parents
Robert Herbert
1873–1933
Sacriston, County Durham, England
Sarah (Annie) Simpson
1873–1935
Brandon, Durham, England
Grandparents
John Herbert
1852–1908
Sacriston, Co. Durham
Jane Ledger
1856–1926
Chester-le-Street, County Durham
Great-Grandparents
Ann Dawson
1832–
Peter Ledger
1821–1895
Elizabeth Brown
1826–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Ledger
1786–1850
Jane Foster
1794–1855

John Herbert's Descendants

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John Herbert (9 May 1897–18 December 1986) m. Ruth Williams (19 Apr 1899–1994)
  1. 1. Mary (Sylvia) Herbert 1920–
  2. 2. Dorothy (May) Herbert 1921–2007 m. Thomas (M) Orr 1921–2008
  3. 3. Robert Herbert 1923–
  4. 4. Irene Herbert 1926–

John Herbert's Timeline

7 Records

1897
9 May 1897
Birth of John Herbert in Sacriston, Durham, England
Sacriston, Durham, England
1897
2 Jun 1897
John Herbert was baptized in Sacriston, Durham, England
Sacriston, Durham, England
1901
1901
Age 4
John Herbert resided here in Sacriston, Witton Gilbert, Durham, England
Sacriston, Witton Gilbert, Durham, England
1911
1911
Age 14
John Herbert resided here in Witton Gilbert, Durham, England
Witton Gilbert, Durham, England
1921
1921
Age 24
John Herbert resided here in Langley, Durham, England
Langley, Durham, England
1939
1939
Age 42
John Herbert resided here in Durham, England
Durham, England
1986
18 December 1986
Age 89
Death of John Herbert in Sacriston, Durham, England
Sacriston, Durham, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 May 1897
    Event Place: Sacriston, Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4701; Folio: 145; Page: 16
    [4] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [5] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012839J
    [6] 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1524589, ED 21, Sch 30; Book: 24589

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1897
    Event Place: Sacriston, Durham, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Sacriston, Witton Gilbert, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4701; Folio: 145; Page: 16

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Witton Gilbert, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Langley, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1524589, ED 21, Sch 30; Book: 24589

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Durham, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012839J

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 December 1986
    Event Place: Sacriston, Durham, England
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sacriston, Durham Unitary Authority, County Durham, England

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