Albert Edwin Chantler (1875 - 1952)

Born 20 Jan 1875 in Clapham, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Kate Florence (Pavey) Chantler — married 1893 in Rochford, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Died 1952 at about age 76 in Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Albert was born on 20 January 1875 in Clapham, Surrey, England. He was the son of Thomas Edwin Chantler and Fanny Frances (Pavey) Chantler.

Albert's birth was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1875 in Wandsworth, London, England.^[1]

In the 1881 census Albert (age 6) was the son of Thomas E. Chantler at 73 North Street, Clapham, London, England.^[2]

Albert was at school on 23 April 1883 his birth date was given as 20 January 1875.^[3]

In the 1891 census Edwin (age 16) was the son of Fanny Chantler in Clapham, London, England.^[4]

Albert's marriage to Kate Florence Chantler was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1893 in the Rochford district. Kate was his first cousin once removed.^[5]

Albert's son Bertram Gordon Chandler was baptised on 1 June 1899 in All Saints, St Pancras, Camden, England.^[6]

In the 1901 census Albert (age 27) was the head of household at 6 Hadley Street in St Pancras, London, England.^[7]

Albert's wife, Kate, died young on 1905 leaving him a widower.

During WWI Albert served in the Royal Sussex Regiment. His service number was 1011. He enlisted in 1914 at the age of 34 years and 7 months.^[8]

In the 1939 register Albert (age 70), Piano Turner, was recorded as widowed at 6 Royal Meres, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, England.^[9]

Albert's death (age 80) was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1952 in the Maidstone district.^[10]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915"
   Original data: England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes. London, England: General Register Office; Volume: 1d; Page: 577
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8912 #37039952 (accessed 20 February 2024)
   Albert Edwin Chantler birth registered Jan-Feb-Mar 1875 in Wandsworth, London, England.
2. ↑ 1881 Census: "1881 England Census"
   Class: RG11; Piece: 631; Folio: 70; Page: 13; GSU roll: 1341145; ED, institution, or vessel: 3
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7572 #20863492 (accessed 20 February 2024)
   Albert E Chantler (6) son in household of Thomas E. Chantler (30) at 73 North Street, Clapham in Wandsworth registration district in London, England. Born in Clapham, Surrey, England.
3. ↑ 1883 School Records: "London, England, School Admissions and Discharges, 1840-1911"
   London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; School Admission and Discharge Registers; Reference: LCC/EO/DIV09/WAN3/AD/001
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1938 #9071237 (accessed 20 February 2024)
   Name: Albt Edw Chantler; Gender: Male; Age: 8; Birth Date: 20 Jan 1875; Admission Date: 23 Apr 1883; School: Wandsworth Road School; Notes: Wandsworth Road School (0386) opened in or before 1867. Closed or reorganised in 191-.
4. ↑ 1891 Census: "1891 England Census"
   The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 442; Folio: 68; Page: 11; GSU roll: 6095552
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6598 #26856592 (accessed 20 February 2024)
   Edwin Chantler (16) son in household of Fanny Chantler (40) in Clapham in Wandsworth registration district in London, England. Born in Clapham, London, England.
5. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915"
   Original data: England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes. London, England: General Register Office; Volume: 4a; Page: 632
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8913 #5104572 (accessed 20 February 2024)
   Albert Edwin Chantler marriage registered Apr-May-Jun 1893 in Rochford.
6. ↑ Baptism of son Bertram Gordon Chandler: "London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923"
   London Metropolitan Archives; "London, England, UK" ; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P90/All2/004
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1558 #152382003 (accessed 20 February 2024)
   Albert Edwin Chandler's son Bertram Gordon Chandler baptism on 1 Jun 1899 in All Saints, St Pancras, Camden, England.
7. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England Census"
   Class: RG13; Piece: 134; Folio: 121; Page: 11; ED, institution, or vessel: 21; Household schedule number: 101
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7814 #2033093 (accessed 20 February 2024)
   Albert E Chantler (27) head of household in St Pancras registration district in London, England. Born in Clapham, London, England.
8. ↑ Military: "UK, British Army World War I Pension Records 1914-1920"
   The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; War Office: Soldiers' Documents from Pension Claims, First World War (Microfilm Copies and Medical Cards); Reference: WO364; Piece: 659
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1114 #239608 (accessed 20 February 2024)
   Name: Albert Edwin Chantler; Gender: Male; Residence Age: 34; Birth Date: abt 1880; Birth Place: Clapham, Surrey, England; Document Year: 1914; Regiment Name: Royal Sussex Regiment; Regimental Number: 1011; Number of Images: 11; Household List (Name)
   Relation to Soldier: Albert Edwin Chantler
   Lena Chantler Sister; Table of Contents
   11 images: Cover 1
   Service and Casualty 2 – 3
   Attestation 4
   Statement of Service 5
   Service and Casualty 6
   Attestation 7
   Service and Casualty 8
   Medical Forms 9
   Service and Casualty 10 – 11.
9. ↑ 1939 Register: "1939 England and Wales Register"
   The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/1467g; Line Number: 25; Schedule Number: 310; Sub Schedule Number: 3
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61596 #14623964 (accessed 20 February 2024)
   Albert E Chantler (born 20 Jan 1869), widowed, Piano Turner, at 6 Royal Meres, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, England.
10. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007"
    General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 5b; Page: 645
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7579 #31382027 (accessed 20 February 2024)
    Albert E Chantler death registered Oct-Nov-Dec 1952 in Maidstone (age 80).