Alfred Chester Argall (1876 - 1949)

Born 29 Apr 1876 in Truro, Cornwall, England

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret (Hooper) Argall — married 13 May 1902 in Probus, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Died 1949 at about age 72 in Durban, Natal, South Africa

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Biography

OCCUPATION: Marine Engineer.

CENSUS INFORMATION: In the 1881 UK Census, he is recorded as Alfred C Argall, a Scholar, aged 4, born in Truro. He is living at home in High Cross, Truro with his parents, a brother, a sister, a cousin and 2 servants. (RG11/2311, Folio 35, Page 2). In the 1891 UK Census of Kenwyn he is listed as Alfred C Argall, a Scholar aged 14, living with his parents, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, a cousin and 2 servants at 9 Lanhydrock Villa, Truro. (RG12/1831, Folio 4, Page 2). In the 1901 UK Census, he is listed as Alfred C Argall, Single aged 24 and born in Truro, Cornwall. He is an Engineer on the SS ASHANTI which was in Tyne Dock, St Mary, Durham. (RG13/4737, Folio 195, Page 84). In the 1911 UK Census, he is listed as Alfed Chester Argall, aged 34, a Marine Engineer in the Mercantile Marine and born in Truro, Cornwall. He is living at 5a Somerton Road, Peckham Rye, Camberwell, London S.E., with his wife and a son. He has been married for 8 years. (RG14/ , Schedule No. 333).

GENERAL NOTES: Known as CHESTER. Born in St Clements, Truro.

BIRTH: Birth registered in GRO indexes for the Truro Registration District under reference 5c 168 for June quarter of 1876.

From the Royal Cornwall Gazette - Sat. 13th May 1876:

ARGALL - At 9, Edward Street, Truro, April 29th, the wife of Mr Frederick Argall, of a son.

Attended Truro School 1888 to 1890, from whence he was thought to have emigrated to the United States! However he became a Marine Engineer in Durham, and returned to Cornwall, where he married.

From the Royal Cornwall Gazette - Thurs. 25th January 1900:

A TRURO MAN'S IMPRESSION AT DURBAN. Mr A Chester Argall, son of Mr F Argall, photographer, High Cross, Truro, and engineer on the S.S. Umfuli, in a letter to his parents from Durbanon December 23rd (1899), says: "The excitment here at times , when is very great, especially last Sunday we arrived, as they had just received news of that big fight at Colenso, in which we lost so many men. They all say that we have not got nearly enough men out here, and we have gravely underestimated the Boer's strength and fighting abilities. There are hundreds here in Durbanwho would give anything to be out of this and home in the old country - people who have had to leave all they possess and fly for refuge. I have seen three troopships arrive and land their brave fellows, but it must shake their nerves a bit , as they pass the hospital ships lying here with hundreds of wounded on board."

North Shields Daily Gazette - Saturday 14 April 1900:

Marine Engineers' Examinations at North Shields: The following is a list of successful candidates at the marine engineers' examinations held at North Shields during the week: ...... Mr Alfred C Argall, ..... 1st Class.

MARRIAGE: Marriage is registered in GRO indexes for the Truro Registration District in the June quarter of 1902, under reference 5c 237. He married in the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Probus, in the presence of Charles Hooper (assumed to be Bride's father) and Charles B K Argall (Groom's brother) according to the rites and ceremonies of the Wesleyans, by Licence. Alfred Chester was resident at Lanhydrock Villas, Kenwyn at the time.

London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 about Alfred Chester Argall: Name: Alfred Chester Argall Year: 1909 County or Borough: Southwark Ward or Division/Constituency: Peckham Street address: 5a Somerton road.

London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 about Alfred Chester Argall Name: Alfred Chester Argall Year: 1910 County or Borough: Southwark Ward or Division/Constituency: Peckham Street address: 5a Somerton road.

London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 about Alfred Chester Argall: Name: Alfred Chester Argall Year: 1911 County or Borough: Southwark Ward or Division/Constituency: Peckham Street address: 5A Somerton road.

London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 about Alfred Chester Argall Name: Alfred Chester Argall Year: 1912 County or Borough: Southwark Ward or Division/Constituency: Peckham Street address: 5A Somerton road.

EMIGRATION: Emigrated from London to South Africa with his wife and son in 1912.

Passenger lists leaving UK 1890-1960: Name: Mr ARGALL Date of departure: 20 April 1912 Port of departure: London Destination port: Durban (Port Natal) Destination country: South Africa Age: Marital Status: Married Sex: Male Occupation: Notes: Passenger recorded on: Page 1 of 5 The following people with the same last name travelled on this voyage: - Mrs ARGALL Child ARGALL Ship: UMTALI Official Number: 108510 Master's name: A F Clarke Steamship Line: Natal Line Where bound: Durban (Port Natal), South Africa Square feet: Registered tonnage: 1674 Passengers on voyage: 29.

DEATH: References in Natal State Archives Index (1840 - 1971: 1925 10562M/1925 1949 2157/1949 (assumed to be death). National Archives of South Africa (NASA) Database: Pietermaritzburg Archives Repository NAAIRS - Result Details DESCRIPTION ARGALL, ALFRED CHESTER. STARTING 1925 ENDING 1925 DESCRIPTION ARGALL, ALFRED CHESTER. S/SP ARGALL, MARGARET. (3160/1961), NOW DECEASED.

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