Arnold Frank Lampitt (1906 - 1972)

Born 9 Oct 1906 in Wembley, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Died 23 Feb 1972 at age 65 in Romford, Essex, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Arnold Frank Lampitt was born in 1906 at Wembley, Middlesex. ^[1]

In the 1911 census Arnold was living with his parents Frank William and Alice Lampitt at 63 Lady Margaret Road, Southall, Middlesex. He was aged 4 years. ^[2]

In the 1929-30 electoral for Sefton Park, Liverpool, Lancashire Arnold and his parents were living at 10 Linnett Lane.
Then in the 1930-32 electoral rolls for Islington, London he was living with several other people at 164 Highbury New Park.
And in the 1933 electoral roll for Crouch End, London Arnold was back living with his parents at 40 Shepherd's Hill. ^[3]

Arnold F Lampitt married Olive M Bardsley in 1933. ^[4]

From The Western Daily Press & Bristol Mirror dated 2 June 1933, Pg 12 -
MARRIAGES.
LAMPITT-BARDSLEY. June 1, Bishopston Gospel Hall, Arnold F. Lampitt to Olive Mary, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bardsley, 39, Northumberland Road, Redland.

The births of their eldest two children were announced in The Western Daily Press and Bristol Mirror -
30, 31 Dec 1935 & 1 Jan 1936 - BIRTHS. LAMPITT. December 29, at 26, Alexandra Crescent, Bromley, to Mr and Mrs A. Lampitt (nee Olive Bardsley), a son.
12 & 13 Aug 1937 - BIRTHS. LAMPITT. August 10, to Mr and Mrs A. F. Lampitt, at 26, Alexandra Crescent, Bromley, Kent, a son. ^[5]

The 1939 Register, taken on 29 September 1939, has been described as a snapshot of the civilian population of England and Wales just after the outbreak of the Second World War. The Register recorded each person's address, date of birth and occupation.
At that time Arnold and Olive were residing at Boscobel, Llantrisant Road, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. Arnold, born 9 October 1906, was aged 32. He was a company secretary for a chartered accountant. Olive, born 5 May 1909, was aged 30. The records for three children remain closed at this time [2018]. ^[6]

From the Western Mail & South Wales News dated 3 December 1941, Pg 4 -
SOUTH WALES SWITCHGEAR, LIMITED. Aberdare Cables, Ltd., announce they have purchased the assets of Whitehead Switchgear and Inventions Ltd., of Treforest, and propose carrying on the business by means of a subsidiary company – South Wales Switchgear, Ltd. The new board of directors will consist of Mr. George C. Usher, managing director of International Combustion, Ltd and Aberdare Cables, Ltd., F. G. Penny, Mr. T. Elder, and Mr. H. de C. Falle. The business will be extended and developed in conjunction with the extensive electrical cable business of Aberdare Cables, Ltd. The secretary of the new company will be Mr. A. F. Lampitt, and the registered office at Aberdare. ^[7]

Arnold made a couple of trips overseas, presumably for work. He flew British Overseas Airways Corporation from London to New York on 8 April 1956. ^[8]
He then returned home aboard Queen Elizabeth, departing from New York and arriving in Southampton on 24 April 1956. ^[9]

In 1960 Arnold flew aboard Pan Am Flight 1 703 [place of embarkation not recorded] and arrived in New York on 10 March 1960. He was in transit to British Guiana. It was further recorded Arnold was born on 9 October 1906 at Wembley, Middlesex. His home address was 9 Broadway, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex. Passport No. 5782, Visa issued 26 Feb 1960. ^[10]
Arnold was then recorded flying from Georgetown B.G. to San Juan, Puerto Rico on 13 March 1960. ^[11]
The final leg of his journey home was from New York to Southampton aboard Queen Mary, arriving on 28 March 1960. Ship records confirmed his date of birth and address as shown above. He was employed as a company director. ^[12]

From the 1961 Queen’s Birthday Honours [Published in a Supplement of the London Gazette dated 10 June 1961, Pg 4153] -
To be Ordinary Commanders of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order: [List included]
Arnold Frank LAMPITT, Esq., J.P., Managing Director, Telephone Cables, Ltd., Dagenham, Essex. ^[13]

In the 1964 and 1964 electoral rolls for Havering the family was living at 9 Broadway, Gidea Park. ^[14]

Arnold Frank Lampitt died in 1972 aged 65 years. ^[15]

From the 1972 Index of Wills and Administrations – LAMPITT Arnold Frank of 9 Broadway Gidea Pk Romford died 23 February 1972 Probate Ipswich 20 July. £65295. ^[16]

Olive Mary Lampitt died in 1981 aged 72 years. ^[17]

From the 1982 Index of Wills and Administrations – LAMPITT, Olive Mary of Oakwood Wymers Wood Rd Burnham Bucks died 17 September Probate Ipswich 21 September £24814 ^[18]

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/indexes_search.asp
   GRO Birth Index
   LAMPITT, ARNOLD FRANK Mother's maiden name BEABEY
   GRO Reference: 1906 D Quarter in HENDON Volume 03A Page 247
2. ↑ 1911 census RG14PN6793 RG78PN339 RD127 SD3 ED11 SN58
3. ↑ Electoral rolls can be viewed at Ancestry.com. London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
4. ↑ GRO Marriage Index - Jun Qtr 1933/Bristol 6a 346
5. ↑ Newspapers are available to view at Find My Past - Newspapers and periodicals
6. ↑ 1939 Register RG101/7268F/025/4 Letter Code: XGSY
7. ↑ Newspaper is available to view at Find My Past - Newspapers and periodicals
8. ↑ Passenger Manifest can be viewed at Ancestry.com. New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
9. ↑ Ancestry.com. UK and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008.
10. ↑ Ancestry.com. New York State, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1917-1967 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2008.
11. ↑ Ancestry.com. Puerto Rico, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1901-1962 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operation, Inc., 2012.
12. ↑ Ancestry.com. UK and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008.
13. ↑ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/
14. ↑ Electoral rolls available to view at Ancestry.com. London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
15. ↑ GRO Death Index - Mar Qtr 1972/Havering 5c 233 – DOB 9 Oct 1906
16. ↑ https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills
17. ↑ GRO Death Index - Sep Qtr 1981/Chiltern & Beaconfield, Buckinghamshire 19 880 – DOB 5 May 1909
18. ↑ https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills