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Harold Edington Dickens (1893 - 1985)

Harold Edington Dickens
Born in Pill, Somerset, England, United Kingdommap
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Husband of — married 10 Sep 1955 in Loughborough, Leicestershiremap
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Died at age 92 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, United Kingdommap
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Biography

Harold Edington Dickens was born on 23 September 1893, a son to John William Edington Dickens and Rebecca Maggs in Pill, Easton In Gordano, Somerset.[1][2] He was descended from families who made their living as river pilots in Pill, guiding shipping through the Bristol Channel and the River Avon to the city of Bristol.

In the 1901 census Harold (age 7) was living in Easton in Gordano and St George, Somerset, England. Relation to Head: Son.[2]

In the 1911 census Harold (age 17) was living in Easton in Gordano, Somerset, England. Marital Status: Single. Relation to Head of House: Son.[3]

In WWI Harold served in the military from 1914 to 1920. He served in the Gloucestershire Regiment, 2/98th Infantry Indian Army.[4]

Harold served in the military from 1914 to 1920 at an unknown location.[5] [6] [7]

In the 1921 census Harold (age 27), Lieutenant Indian Army, Home On Furlough, was the single son of John William Edington Dickens in Caspian Villa Heywood Road, Easton in Gordano, Somerset, England.[8]

Name Relation Sex Age Birth Place Occupation Employer
John William Edington Dickens Head M 52 Pill, Somerset, England Mercantile Marine, Retired
Rebecca Dickens Wife F 49 Somerset, England Home Duties
Harold Edington Dickens Son M 27 Pill, Somerset, England Lieutenant Indian Army, Home On Furlough Government Of India

When Harold was 28 he married Louisa Annie Black on 21 September 1922 in Murree, Bengal, India. The couple had 2 children: Elizabeth L Dickens and Diana Grace Dickens.[9]

Harold departed Bombay on 22 October 1922 and arrived in Sydney, Australia on 25 October 1922.[10] He moved to Australia as part of the "Soldier Settler" program where officers in the British Army were encouraged to emigrate by the offer of free land.

H.E. was mentioned in a newspaper article on 12 June 1923 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.[11]

In 1924 Harold (age about 30) was living in Balmoral, Wannon, Victoria, Australia.[12]

The couple had their only two children, two daughters, while living in Australia.

Their first child, Elizabeth, was born on 6 October 1924. This was mentioned in a newspaper article on 11 October 1924 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.[13] DICKENS. –On the 6th October, at St. Ronan's private hospital, Hamilton, to the wife of Capt. H. E. Dickens, of Kongbool, Balmoral – a daughter. (Indian papers please copy.)

In 1927 Harold (age about 33) was living in St Kilda Central, Balaclava, Victoria, Australia.[14]

Harold departed Australia in January 1928 and arrived in London, England on 5 February 1928.[15]

In 1953 Harold (age about 59) was living in Loughborough, Leicestershire. 1 Outwoods Road. Departmental Manager, Manufacturing Chemists.

When Harold was 61 he married Margaret Lea Taylor on 10 September 1955 in Loughborough, Leicestershire.[16]

Harold departed Montréal, Québec, Canada on 5 August 1960 and arrived in Liverpool, England on 5 August 1960.[17]

Harold died at the age of 92 on 4 October 1985 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England. At Manson House, Northgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds.[18][19]

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Sources

  1. ↑ Birth Registration: England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837-1915 FreeBMD Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc. Citing: Ancestry Record 8912 #42452646 (accessed 11 October 2020)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 1901 Census: 1901 England Census Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc. Citing: Class: RG13; Piece: 2356; Folio: 36; Page: 2 Ancestry Record 7814 #31590827 (accessed 11 October 2020)
  3. ↑ 1911 Census: 1911 England Census Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Citing: Class: RG14; Piece: 14817; Schedule Number: 30 Ancestry Record 2352 #55565824 (accessed 11 October 2020)
  4. ↑ Military: UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Citing: The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls; Class: WO 329; Piece Number: 2707 Ancestry Record 5119 #5498405 (accessed 11 October 2020)
  5. ↑ Military: UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Citing: The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls; Class: WO 329; Piece Number: 2303 Ancestry Record 5119 #1423152 (accessed 11 October 2020)
  6. ↑ Military: British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc. Citing: Ancestry Record 1262 #4303817 (accessed 11 October 2020)
  7. ↑ Military: UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Citing: The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls; Class: WO 329; Piece Number: 1140 Ancestry Record 5119 #631995 (accessed 11 October 2020)
  8. ↑ 1921 Census: "1921 Census Of England & Wales"
    Archive: The National Archives; Series: RG 15; Piece number: 11583; District reference: RD 318 RS 3 ED 3, 4, 5
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 6 January 2022)
    Harold Edington Dickens (27), single son, Lieutenant Indian Army, Home On Furlough, in household of John William Edington Dickens (52) at Caspian Villa Heywood Road in Long Ashton registration district. Born in Pill, Somerset, England. Employed by Government Of India.
  9. ↑ Marriage: India, Select Marriages, 1792-1948 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Citing: Ancestry Record 9901 #213020 (accessed 11 October 2020)
  10. ↑ Arrival: Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839–1923 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc. Citing: Series: VPRS 7666; Series Title: Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (British Ports) [Microfiche Copy of VPRS 947] Ancestry Record 1635 #3646490 (accessed 11 October 2020)
  11. ↑ 1923 Newspaper: "Trove, National Library of Australia"
    The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), Tue 12 Jun 1923, Page 10 : CLOSER SETTLEMENT.
    Trove Article (accessed 17 December 2022)
  12. ↑ Residence: Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc. Citing: Ancestry Record 1207 #11815617 (accessed 11 October 2020)
  13. ↑ 1924 Newspaper: "Trove, National Library of Australia"
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Sat 11 Oct 1924, Page 13 : Family Notices
    Trove Article (accessed 17 December 2022)
  14. ↑ Residence: Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc. Citing: Ancestry Record 1207 #190013408 (accessed 11 October 2020)
  15. ↑ Arrival: UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc. Citing: Class: BT26; Piece: 872; Item: 142 Ancestry Record 1518 #7235468 (accessed 11 October 2020)
  16. ↑ Marriage: England & Wales, Marriage Index, 1916-2005 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Citing: Ancestry Record 8753 #29362937 (accessed 11 October 2020)
  17. ↑ Arrival: UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc. Citing: The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists.; Class: BT26; Piece: 1459; Item: 6 Ancestry Record 1518 #3080108 (accessed 11 October 2020)
  18. ↑ Death Registration: England & Wales, Death Index, 1916-2007 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc. Citing: Ancestry Record 7579 #5549876 (accessed 11 October 2020)
  19. ↑ Probate: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc. Citing: Ancestry Record 1904 #23180092 (accessed 11 October 2020)
  • [1] DICKENS, HAROLD EDINGTON (mother's maiden name = MAGGS) GRO Reference: 1893 D Quarter in BEDMINSTER Volume 05C Page 668
  • Citing this Record "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVZM-9R1Z : 4 September 2014), Harold Edington Dickens, Oct 1985; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death Registration, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.




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