James & Rose Hannah’s family.

I’m going to tell you about the children of the above, it might not be much but it’s all I have.

Frances Anne Hammond was born in 1880 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England, she was baptised on 25 Dec 1880 at Shotteswell, Warwickshire, England. On 5 April 1891 she lived with her parents at Duck Pool, Charwelton, Northamptonshire; her occupation was a scholar. On 31 March 1901 Frances lived at The Green, High Street, Byfield, Northamptonshire; her occupation was a Domestic Housemaid. On the 1901 census her surname is Brown so I presume that between 1891 and 1901 James Brown adopted her.

George Henry Hammond was born in 1882 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire; he was baptised on 6 June 1886 at Shotteswell, Warwickshire. On 5 April 1891 he lived with his parents at Duck Pool, Charwelton, Northamptonshire and his occupation was a scholar.

Alfred James was born in 1885 at Shotteswell, Warwickshire, England; he was baptised on 1 February 1885 at Shotteswell, Warwickshire. On 5 April 1885 he lived with his parents at Duck Pool, Charwelton, Northamptonshire and he was a scholar. On 31 March 1901 he lived with his parents at Hinton Village, Hinton in the Hedges, Northamptonshire his occupation was Agricultral labourer. Alfred James married Caroline Elizabeth (nee Carpenter) in 1909. On 2 April 1911 & in 1912 Alfred James and Elizabeth lived at 36 Lockhurst Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire; Alfred’s occupation was a Working Baker. Alfred James died on 6 December 1917 in France, he was 32 years old.

Fred was born on 18 August 1886 at Shotteswell, Warwickshire, England; he was baptised on 31 October 1886 at Shotteswell, Warwickshire. On 5 April 1891 Fred lived with his parents at Duck Pool, Charwelton, Northamptonshire. On 31 March 1901 he lived with his parents at Hinton Village, Hinton in the Hedges, Northamptonshire his occupation was Teamaster on Farm (at house). On 1 August 1910 Fred married Helena Kate (nee Garrison). On 2 April 1911 & 1912 Fred and Helena Kate lived at 64 Kingston Road, Coventry; Fred’s occupation was Baker and Confectioner. On 9 April 1941 Fred lived at 83 Crosbie Road, Coventry; his occupation was Baker and Confectioner. On 10 April 1941 Fred died from wounds received in the April raids at Warwick Hospital, Coventry. He and Helena (Helena died in the house on 9 April 1941) were buried in a mass grave on the 23 November 1941 at London Road Cemetery, Coventry.

This was taken from the book ‘Moonlight Sonata’ “As the long queue of relatives stretched outside the Council House for news of loved ones, the appalling work of identification went on. Rumours spread of mass produced coffins. Public baths were being used as emergency mortuaries and arrangements were made at the London Road Cemetery for the mass graves - two long, parallel trenches - and the two funeral services.

The bodies were put into shrouds and taken to the cemetery on the nights proceeding the services. All were in coffins, many of which were brought in from neighboring cities to cope with the numbers required. 

At 11 am on the dull, grey morning of 19 November, the first service was held. (The second was four days later.) No general announcement of the service was made and fighter planes were sent up against possible air attacks from the Germans.”

William was born in 1887 at Shotteswell, Warwickshire, England; William was baptised on 22 Dec 1887. On 5 April 1891 he lived with his parents at Duck Pool, Charwelton, Northamptonshire. On 31 March 1901 he lived with his parents at Hinton Village, Hinton in the Hedges, Northamptonshire his occupation was Teamaker on Farm. On 2 April 1911 he lived at 22 Welford Place, Coventry; his occupation was a Working Baker. On 9 April 1912 he married Louisa (nee Stoney) at Corley, Warwickshire and they lived at 44 Lockhurst Lane, Coventry; William’s occupation was a vanman.

This is William with the Bakers cart.

Sidney John was born 29 Jun 1889 at Shotteswell, Warwickshire, England. On 5 April 1891 he lived with his parents at Duck Pool, Charwelton, Northamptonshire. On 31 March 1901 he lived with his parents at Hinton Village, Hinton in the Hedges, Northamptonshire. On 2 April 1911 he lived with his parents at 22 Welford Place, Coventry; Sidney’s occupation was a Hauliers Carter. On 6 July 1912 Sidney married Daisy Maud (nee Morris). On 21 March 1913 he was enlisted into the Royal Warwickshire Regiment he lived with his family at 10 Narrow Lane, Coventry and his occupation was a Textile Worker at Courtalds, Coventry. On 22 March 1915 he went to France and on the 1 October 1917 he was wounded in his Left Chest and arm, Sidney was admitted to the Australian Hospital, Abbeville, France on 2 October 1917 where the bullet was removed from his Left Chest; on the 24 October 1917 he was admitted to the 4^th North General Hospital, Lincoln, England. On 27 February 1919 he was discharged from the army. In 1942 he lived at 49 Markfield Road, Foleshill, Coventry. On 29 August 1971 he died at Everdon Lodge, Everdon Road, Holbrooke, Coventry; he died from (a) Myocardial insufficiency   (b) Arteriosclerosis    (c) Senility. Sidney John is buried in Foleshill Cemetery, Foleshill, Coventry.

Ellen was born in 1892 at Chastleton, Northamptonshire, England. On 31 March 1901 she was living with her parents at Hinton Village, Hinton in the Hedges, Northamptonshire.

Mary Ann Viola was born in 1894 at Wormleighton, Northamptonshire, England; she was baptised on 18 February 1894. On 31 March 1901 she was living with her parents at Hinton Village, Hinton in the Hedges, Northamptonshire. On the 2 April 1911 she lived with her parents at 22 Welford Place, Coventry; her occupation was a Silk Lacers.

Rose was born in 1896 at Prior’s Martone, Northamptonshire, England. On 31 March 1901 she lived with her parents at Hinton Village, Hinton in the Hedges, Northamptonshire. On 2 April 1911 she lived with her parents at 22 Welford Place, Coventry; her occupation was a Silk Lacers. Rose married Frederick Harris in 1912 at Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England.

All information was found on www.ancestry.co.uk, & certificates, Book called ‘Moonlight Sonata’.