Eric Ashley (1905 - 1991)

Born 20 Mar 1905 in Barry, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Holly Blanch (Hargrave) Ashley — married 1934 in Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom

Died 22 Oct 1991 at age 86 in Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom

Biography

Eric Ashley was born in Glamorgan, Wales.

This profile is part of the Barry, Glamorgan One Place Study.

Eric Ashley was born on 20 Mar 1905 in Barry, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, son of James Ernest Ashley (1882– ) and Ruth Evans (1884– ).^[1] He was baptized on 2 May 1907.^[2]

In 1911, Eric (6) was a son, School, in the household of James Ernest Ashley (28) at 87 Llanishen St Cardifff in Cardiff registration district in Wales. ^[3]

In 1921, Eric (16), was a single son, Apprentice Motor Engineering, in the household of James Ernest Ashley (39) at 87, Llanishen Street in Cardiff registration district in Wales. ^[4]

Eric (28) married Holly Blanch Hargrave (22) (born on 12 Jan 1911 in Barry) in 1934 in Glamorgan.

In 1939, Eric was living at 69 Tyn Y Parc Road, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales. His occupation was motor fitter heavy transport. ^[5]

Eric died on 22 Oct 1991 in Glamorgan, aged 86.^{[6] [7]}

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 16 July 2023)
   Ashley, Eric (Mother's maiden name: Evans).
   GRO Reference: 1905 Apr-May-Jun in Cardiff Volume 11A Page 490.
2. ↑ Baptism: "Glamorganshire Baptisms"
   Page: 26 & 27
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 16 July 2023)
   Eric Ashley Ashley baptism on 2 May 1907 (born 1907), son of Ernest James & Ruth, in Merthyr Dyfan, Glamorganshire, Wales.
3. ↑ 1911 Census: "1911 Census For England & Wales"
   Series: RG14; Piece number: 32100; Schedule: 162
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 16 July 2023)
   Eric Ashley (6) son, School, in household of James Ernest Ashley (28) at 87 Llanishen St Cardifff in Cardiff registration district in Wales. Born in Glamorgan Barry.
4. ↑ 1921 Census: "1921 Census Of England & Wales"
   Archive: The National Archives; Series: RG 15; Piece number: 26425; District reference: RD 588 RS 3 ED 1
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 16 July 2023)
   Eric Ashley (16), single son, Apprentice Motor Engineering, in household of James Ernest Ashley (39) at 87, Llanishen Street in Cardiff registration district in Wales. Born in Barry Docks, Glamorganshire, Wales. Employed by South Wales Comercial Motor.
5. ↑ 1939 Register: "1939 Register"
   Reference: RG101/7387C/012/22; Piece number: 7387C; Schedule: 152
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 16 July 2023)
   Eric Ashley (born 20 Mar 1905), married, Motor Fitter Heavy Transport, at 69 Ty'N-Y-Parc Road, Cardiff, Cardiff R.D., Glamorganshire, Wales.
6. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales Death Index"
   FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 10 February 2024)
   Ashley, Eric (Date of birth: 20 MR 1905).
   GRO Reference: 1991 Jan-Feb-Mar in S Glamorgan Volume 28 Page 1956.
7. ↑ Probate: "England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-2019"
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 16 July 2023)
   Eric Ashley probate on 10 Jan 1992 in Llandaff. Died 22 Oct 1991 residing in Whitchurch, Glamorganshire, Wales.

See also:

• Family Tree, database (http://familysearch.org : modified 1 May 2024) entry for Eric Ashley FamilySearch Person: GNKH-9QF; contributed by various users.