Walter John Strugnell (bef. 1840 - 1887)

Born before 29 Nov 1840 in Southampton, Hampshire, England

Husband of Ellen Elizabeth (Armstrong) Strugnell — married 1873 in England, United Kingdom

Died 28 Dec 1887 after age 47 in New Cross, Kent, England

Biography

Walter was a member of the Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain

Walter John Strugnell was born in Southampton, Hampshire, England, son of George Strugnell. Walter, son of George and Ann Strugnell, was baptised on 29 November 1840 in St. Michael, Southampton, Hampshire, England.^[1] His birth was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1840 in the Southampton district.^[2]

Walter, son of George Strugnell, married Ellen Elizabeth Armstrong on 1 October 1873 on Saint Marylebone: Marylebone Road, Westminster, England.^[3] They do not appear to have had any children.

Walter became a member of the The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain on the 6 September 1874 as confirmed in the Society's book, “Members of The Royal Society of Musicians 1738-1984” on Page 140
Member Reference No: 470
The following was written by Walter on his recommendation paper at the time of his application and is included in the members handbook.

Performer on the Double Bass, Engaged at Her Majestys Opera, Halles Concerts, New Philharmonic Society

The recommendation paper readings for Walter to join the society were taken as follows:

Walter was granted membership with - Yeas 15 & Nays 0

The costs to become a member were:

The photo of Walter is included in “The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain Photo Album” further members of the Society can be found on the following WikiTree page ^{[4] [5]}

Walter's death (age 47) was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1887 in the Greenwich district.^[6] According to the Hampshire Chronicle of 31 December 1887, Walter had died at his residence in St Donett's Rd, New Cross, London.^[7] He was buried at Southampton Cemetery.

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Acknowledgement

We would like to thank The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain for their support in giving access to these historical documents.

1. ↑ Baptism: "England, Hampshire Bishop's Transcripts 1680-1892"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004008140; FHL microfilm: 001596363; Image number: 418
   FamilySearch Record: QLY4-P1BG (accessed 8 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89K1-SQK2
   Walter John Strugnell baptism on 29 Nov 1840, son of George Strugnell & Ann Strugnell, in Southampton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.
2. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 8 March 2024)
   Strugnell, Walter John (Mother's maiden name: How).
   GRO Reference: 1840 Oct-Nov-Dec in Southampton Volume 07 Page 165.
3. ↑ Marriage: "London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938"
   London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P89/TRI/062
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 1623 #2021173 (accessed 8 March 2024)
   Walter John Strugnell marriage to Ellen Elizth Armstrong on 1 Oct 1873 on Saint Marylebone: Marylebone Road, Westminster, England.
4. ↑ Royal Society of Musician Members WikiTree (accessed 17 March 2024)
5. ↑ Royal Society of Musicians Photograph Album Lyon. Frederick G (1874). The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain Photo Album on Page 14 Photo Album (accessed 6 September 2022)
6. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 8 March 2024)
   Strugnell, Walter John (Age at death: 47).
   GRO Reference: 1887 Oct-Nov-Dec in Greenwich Volume 01D Page 613.
7. ↑ Find My Past: Hampshire Chronicle 31 December 1887 FMP
8. ↑ 1841 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1841"
   citing The National Archives of the UK Class: HO107; Piece/Folio: 417/38; Page: 21; Line: 15
   FamilySearch Record: M793-766 (accessed 8 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3H-DSCZ-F
   Walter Strugnell (0) in Southampton St Michael, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. Born in Hampshire.
9. ↑ 1851 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1851"
   citing The National Archives of the UK Class: HO107; Piece/Folio: 1669 / 1042; Page: 3; Line: 15
   FamilySearch Record: SGBM-G8W (accessed 8 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQ7-LC4H
   Walter John Strugnell (10) son, Scholar, in household of George Strugnell (50) in St Michaels, Hampshire, England. Born in Southampton.
10. ↑ 1861 Census: "1861 England Census"
    Class: Rg 9; Piece: 679; Folio: 79; Page: 17; GSU roll: 542683; ED, institution, or vessel: 46; Household schedule number: 93
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 8767 #8037455 (accessed 8 March 2024)
    Walter J Strugnell (20) son in household of George Strugnell (59) in Southampton, Southampton St Michael in Southampton registration district in Hampshire, England. Born in Southampton, Hampshire, England.
11. ↑ 1871 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1871"
    citing The National Archives of the UK
    FamilySearch Record: VRFW-VJ1 (accessed 8 March 2024)
    Walter J Strugnell (30) visitor, Professor Of Music, in household of Joseph Horton (42) in Newington St Mary, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. Born in Southampton, Hampshire.
12. ↑ 1881 Census: "1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
    Reference: RG11; Piece number: 209; Folio: 14; Page: 21; Schedule: 113
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 8 March 2024)
    Walter J Strugnell (40), married, Professor of music, head of household at 8, Brecknock Terrace in St Pancras registration district in London & Middlesex, England. Born in England.