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Arthur ARDRON I (1895 - 1954)

Father: George Ardron II (1854 - 1917)
Mother: Ann Green (1856 - 1929)


Arthur being on the right

Tree extract starting with common ancestor to me:

 

 

My 2nd cousin 3 times removed was born on 20 June 1895. His father was George Ardron, a miner of 40 Piccadily Road, Kilnhurst and his mother was Ann Ardron (nee Green). (GRO cert Dean Ardron + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 758 Sep 1895)

 

1899-1902 Britain fights the Boer War in South Africa
1901 Population of England reaches 30,594,000
1901 Death of Queen Victoria, succeeded by King Edward VII

On the 1901 Census (31 March) Arthur was aged 5 living with his parents at 8 Station Street, Swinton:
a) George Ardron, head, married, 46, coal miner, worker, Killamarsh Derby
b) Ann Ardron, wife, married, 45, Wentworth Yorks
c) Sarah Ardron, daughter, single, 19, Swinton Yorks
d) George Ardron, son, single, 16, coal miner hewer, worker, Swinton Yorks
e) Alice Ardron, daughter, 12, Swinton Yorks
f) John W Ardron, son, 8, Swinton Yorks
g) Arthur Ardron, son, 5, Swinton Yorks
(PRO ref RG13 piece 4402 folio 28 pg 2)

1908 on 27 April Olympic Games open at White City in London

1908 on 27 October Parliament approves old age pensions (weekly means-tested pension of a maximum of five shillings to all those aged over 70)

1910 Death of King Edward VII, succeeded by King George V

1911 National Insurance Act provides cover against sickness and unemployment

1911 Population of England reaches 33,704,000

 

On the 1911 Census (2 April) Arthur was aged 15, a mineral water bottler, and living with her parents at 8 Station Street, Swinton:
a) George Ardron, head, 56, married (34 years), fish merchant, own account, at home, Derbyshire Eckington

b) Ann Ardron, wife, 54, married (34 years), assisting in business, at home, Yorkshire Wentworth

c) John William Ardron, son, 18, single, school, assisting in business (above), Yorkshire Piccadilly Swinton

d) Arthur Ardron, son, 15, single, mineral water bottler, mineral water works, Yorkshire Piccadilly Swinton
e) Sarah Ardron, daughter, 29, widow, Yorkshire Piccadilly Swinton

f) Alice Ardron, daughter, 22, single, Yorkshire Piccadilly Swinton
The property consisted of 5 rooms (including kitchen but excluding scullery, landing, lobby, closet, bathroom, warehouse, office or shop if present).

(PRO ref RG14 ??)

 

1912 on 15 April sinking of the SS Titanic
1913 on 4 June Suffragette Emily Davison is killed by the king's horse

1914-18 The Great War (World War I)

The Great War Arthur saw Arthur join the Royal Tank Corp,and his nose was damaged by a shell passing through his tank. (Darren Ardron I)

 

1918 in May a massive flu epidemic reaches Britain and kills more than 200,000 people in Britain and up to 50 million worldwide

1918 All men over 21 and all women over 30 get the vote

Arthur married Elsie Goddard at Mexborough Parish Church on 10 June 1919. He was a motor driver, aged 23 and she was also aged 23. Arthur was resident at 8 Station Street, Swinton and Elsie was of 16 Schofield Close, Mexborough. His father was George Ardron (deceased). Elsie's father was William Goddard, a miner. (GRO cert Dean Ardron + APR + GRO ref Doncaster 9c 2071 Jun 1919)

1921 Population of England reaches 35,274,000

 

1921 CENSUS?? Aged 25?
Yes - Arthur, Elsie, George Arthur

 

1921 in July unemployment reaches a post-war high of 2.5 million

1922 The Irish Free State is established

1927 on 1 January the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is created

1928 Equal Franchise Act - All women are given the same voting rights as men (all over the age of 21)
1928 on 30 September Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin

1929 on 24 October the Wall Street Crash sparks the Great Depression

1931 Financial crisis and run on the pound (Britain abandons the gold standard)

1931 Population of England reaches 37,395,000

1935 in July the first Penguin paperbacks go on sale, costing just 6 pence, bringing literature to the masses

1936 Death of King George V, succeeded by King Edward VIII
1936 Abdication of King Edward VIII in order to marry Wallace Simpson, succeeded by King George VI

1938 December It was announced in the House of Commons that in the event of war, a National Register would be taken that listed the personal details of every civilian in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This Register was to be a critical tool in coordinating the war effort at home. It would be used to issue identity cards, organise rationing and more.

1939 On September 3 Prime Minister Chamberlain went to the airwaves to announce to the British people that a state of war existed between their country and Germany. World War II had begun.

 

On 29 September 1939 National Registration Day took place. The register shows Arthur, aged 44, and family living at 68 Charles Street, Swinton:
a) Alfred Ardron, [born] 20 June 1895, married, motor driver

b) Elsie Ardron, 27 May 1895, married, unpaid domestic duties

c) This record is officially closed as at July 2018 due to the 100 years rule

d) This record is officially closed as at July 2018 due to the 100 years rule

e) This record is officially closed as at July 2018 due to the 100 years rule

f) This record is officially closed as at July 2018 due to the 100 years rule

g) This record is officially closed as at July 2018 due to the 100 years rule
(TNA r39_3741_3741a_015 + 016) – one of their living children was not with them

 

1939-45 World War II
1941 Population of England reaches 39,145,000

1944 Butler Education Act - framework for new free comprehensive secondary education for all
1947 on 1 January Britain's coal industry is nationalised

1948 National Health Service established

1948 on 29 July the Olympic Games open at Wembley Stadium in London

1951 Population of England reaches 41,228,000

1952 Death of King George VI, succeeded by Queen Elizabeth II
1954 Rationing resulting from ends

He died on 5 August 1954 and is buried in Swinton. He was aged 59. (MI Dean Ardron +GRO ref Rother V. 2c 535 Sep 1954 - [aged] 59)

Elsie GODDARD (1895 - 1971)
She was born on 28 May 1895 at Schofield Street, Mexborough. Her parents were William and Clara (nee Elridge) Goddard. Her father was a miner. (GRO cert Dean Ardron + GRO ref Doncaster 9c 793 Sep 1895)

On the 1901 Census (31 March) she was living with her parents at 16 Schofield Street, Mexborough:
a) William Goddard, head, married, 38, coal miner hewer, worker, Yorkshire Barnsley
b) Clara Goddard, wife, married, 32, Yorkshire Mexborough
c) Joy Goddard, daughter, 7, Yorkshire Mexborough
d) Elsie Goddard, daughter, 5, Yorkshire Mexborough
e) Doris Goddard, daughter, 3, Yorkshire Mexborough
f) Adelaide Goddard, daughter, 1, Yorkshire Mexborough
(PRO ref RG13 piece 4409 folio ?? pg ??)

On the 1911 Census Elsie was living with her parents at ??:
a) William Goddard, head, 48, Barnsley, Yorkshire
b) Clara Goddard, wife, 42, Mexbrough, Yorkshire
c) Elsie Goddard, daughter, 15, Mexbrough, Yorkshire
d) Adelaide Goddard, daughter, 11, Mexbrough, Yorkshire
e) Leslie Goddard, son, 9, Mexbrough, Yorkshire
f) Norah Goddard, daughter, 7, Mexbrough, Yorkshire
g) Ernest Goddard, son, 3, Mexbrough, Yorkshire
(PRO ref ??) – need to check full record

Elsie died on 25 October 1971 and is buried in Swinton. She was aged 76. (MI Dean Ardron + GRO ref Don Valley 2b 1235 Dec 1971 - [born] 27 My 1895) – note one day difference in birth date compared to birth certificate

ARTHUR AND ELSIE HAD THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN:

1) George Arthur Ardron (1919 - 1981)
My 3rd cousin twice removed was born on 31 December 1919 in the registration district of Doncaster. (Date of birth shown on GRO death index + GRO ref Doncaster 9c 1975 Mar 1920 - Goddard)

George Arthur was then baptised on 21 January 1920 at Mexborough. His parents were Arthur, a motor driver, and Elsie, of Ardron of 16 Schofield Street. (Findmypast – Yorkshire Baptisms)

1921 CENSUS??

George joined the war effort, serving with the Royal Navy as a stoker (in ship engine rooms) and his leave was reported on page 8 of the local Times and Express Series on February 24 1940:

DON VALLEY NEWS AND VIEWS       

SWINTON

SAILOR ON LEAVE.- A young Swinton sailor, who is a stoker on board one of H.M. ships which Lord Hee-Haw has “sunk,” was home on leave for a week and returned on Wednesday. He is Stoker George A. Ardron, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Ardron of 68, Charles Street, and he told his mother that when the Nazis seemed anxious to know “Where is the ---------?” she was actually en route for Canada. They had a great reception in Canada. Stoker Ardron enjoys life in the Navy and has been in that branch of the Services for two years. During that time he has been to Gibraltar, Norway, and Sweden. His father served for four years in the Great War.
(Times and Express Series, February 24, 1940, page 8)

In 1942 he married Sarah Lillian Whitehead, otherwise known as Sally. (GRO ref Rother V. 9c 1704 Mar 1942 – Whitehead; and the matching reference is for Sarah Lillian Whitehead)

He died on 27 May 1981 and is buried at Swinton. He was aged 61. (MI + GRO ref Rotherham 3 861 Jun 1981 - [born] 31 De 1919)

“In loving memory of
George Arthur Ardron
Beloved husband of Sally
Died 27th May 1981
Aged 61 years.
Also
Sarah Lilian
“Sally” Ardron
Beloved wife of George
Died 19th November 2006
aged 86 years.
Re-united.

Loved by all God bless”

George made his last will on 19 July 1980 and appointed his wife Sarah Lilian as executor to who he left all his worldly goods. In the event of his wife "passing on" before him he named Frank Ardron of 3 Rysdale, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield his executor and beneficiary [likely to be his younger brother, Frank Ardron II]. (Copy of Will)

His will was probated 4 September 1981: "Ardron, George Arthur of 48 Thomas St Swinton Mexborough South Yorks died 27 May 1981. Probate Leeds 4 September. Not exceeding £25,000 (814000620M)." (Wills & Admons 1972, Family Division of the High Court)

Sarah Lilian WHITEHEAD (1920 – 2006)
She was born in 1920. (Based on her being having died aged 86 – MI + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 1905 Mar 1920 – Whitehead)

Sarah died on 19 November 2006 aged 86. (MI)

2) Kenneth Ardron (1922 - 1922)
Kenneth was born on 22 July 1922 and was then baptised on 20 August of that year at Mexborough. His parents were Arthur, a motor driver, and Elsie Ardron of 14 Charles Street, Swinton. It is noted in the register that he died the same year and was buried on 17 September. (Findmypast – Yorkshire Baptisms + GRO ref Doncaster 9c 1482 Sep 1922 - Goddard)

He died in infancy and was buried on 17 September 1922. (Findmypast – Yorkshire Baptisms + GRO ref Doncaster 9c 659 Sep 1922 – [aged] 0)

3) Garfield Ardron (1923 - 2017)
My 3rd cousin twice removed was born in 1923 in the registration district of Rotherham. (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 1282 Dec 1923 - Goddard)

1939 REGISTER??

In 1948 he married Marjorie Newham (Darren Ardron+ GRO ref Rother V. 2c 1555 Mar 1948 - Newham)

Garfield died on 14 September 2017 aged 93. He was resident at Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64. (GRO death index, 2017)

His death and funeral arrangements were published in the Rotherham Advertiser on 26 September 2017:

Passed away on September 14th, 2017, Ardron Garfield, aged 93 years, of Swinton. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie, a dearly loved brother and a much loved uncle. The funeral service will take place at St Margaret's Parish Church, Swinton, on Thursday, October 12th, 2017, at 12.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Rotherham Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Royal British Legion. Enquiries to C. T. Butterfield and Sons, 1-9 Wood Street, Swinton. Telephone 01709 571777. www.ctbutterfield.com
(Rotherham Advertiser, 26 September 2017)

Probate of his estate was granted on 9 November 2017: “ARDRON GARFIELD [died] 09 November 2017 [probate number] 5267722 [death date] 14 September 2017 [document type] Grant and will [Registry] Oxford”. (Wills & Admons, 2017)

Marjorie NEWHAM (1926 – 2017)
She was born in 1926. (Based on age on death index)

Marjorie died on 18 May 2017 aged 91. She was of Mexborough, South Yorkshire. (GRO death index)

4) Joan Ardron II (1926 -)
My 3rd cousin twice removed was born in 1926 in the registration district of Rotherham. (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 1289 Jun 1926 - Goddard)

1939 REGISTER??

In 1949 she married Walter Hammond. (Dean Ardron + GRO ref Rother V. 2c 1441 Mar 1949 - Hammond)

Walter HAMMOND ( – )
BORN??

5) Elsie Ardron II (1929 -)
My 3rd cousin twice removed was born in 1929 in the registration district of Rotherham. (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 1147 Jun 1929 - Goddard)

1939 REGISTER??

In 1952 she married Robert Gordon. (Dean Ardron + GRO ref Rother V. 2c 1084 Jun 1952 - Gordon)

Robert GORDON ( – )
BORN??

6) Marjory Ardron (1931 -)
My 3rd cousin twice removed was born in 1931 in the registration district of Rotherham. (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 1051 Sep 1931 - Goddard)

1939 REGISTER??

In 1951 she married Eric Marrow. (Dean Ardron + GRO ref Rother V. 2c 1664 Sep 1951 – Marrow; although her name is spelt as Margery on the GRO index)

Eric MARROW ( – )
BORN??

7) Derek Ardron I (1932 - 1933)
My 3rd cousin twice removed was born in 1932 in the registration district of Rotherham. (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 1055 Sep 1932 - Goddard)

He died in infancy and was buried on 8 July 1933 in Swinton. He was aged 11 months and of 68 Charles Street. (APR + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 586 Sep 1933)

8) Rowland Ardron (1934 - 1936)
My 3rd cousin twice removed was born in 1934 in the registration district of Rotherham. (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 1057 Jun 1934 - Goddard)

He died in infancy and was buried on 26 May 1936 in Swinton. He was aged 2 years and of 68 Charles Street. (APR + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 752 Jun 1936)

9) William Ardron IV (1936 -)

10) Gordon Ardron I (1938 - 1939)
My 3rd cousin twice removed was born in 1938. (GRO ref Rother V. 9c 1079 Sep 1938 - Goddard)

He died in infancy and was buried on 5 July 1939 in Swinton. He was aged 13 months and of 68 Charles Street. (APR + GRO ref Rother V. 9c 844 Sep 1939)

Gordon’s funeral was mentioned in the South Yorkshire Times and Mexborough & Swinton Times on Friday 7 July 1939:

 

OBITUARY.

 

ARDRON. – The funeral took place on Wednesday, at St. Margaret’s Church, Swinton, of Gordon, infant son of Mr. and Mr(sic). A. Ardron, 68, Charles Street, Swinton. The Vicar, the Rev. T. G. Rogers, officiated. The mourners included: Mr. and Mrs. A. Ardron, Mr. G. Ardron and Mrs. J. Ardron. The funeral arrangements were by Mr. Frank Tingle, Rockingham Road, Swinton. C57
(South Yorkshire Times and Mexborough & Swinton Times, Friday, 7 July 1939)

 

11) Frank Ardron II (1942 -)

 

 

Notes: No probate Arthur (1966) or Elsie (1971)