7. Ella Winifred WEBB (Frederic Charles , Thomas Charles ) was born on 4 Jul 1905 in Chatham, Kent. She was christened on 30 Jul 1905 in St John's, Chatham. She died on 9 Dec 1967 in Reading.
MARRIAGE: (1827online): Apr - Jun 1929 Vol 2A Page 1657, Medway District.
BIOGRAPHY: Never had any children, but adopted a boy.
ADDRESS: Sometime lived over a shop in Luton
(1967): 37 Shepherds Mount, Compton, Newbury, (Berks)CHRISTENING: 30th July 1905, St John's Parish, Chatham
BIRTH: (FreeBMD): Jul - Sep 1905, Vol 2A Page 744 Medway District
DEATH: Oct-Dec 1967. Vol 6A Page149, Reading District. Died at the RI after a fall at Maytree.Death certificate states died at Prospect Park Hospital, Reading.
Ella married Stanley John FRIEND.
They had the following children:
12 M i Exxxx FRIEND
9. Fanny Dorothy WEBB (Herbert Styles , Thomas Charles ) was born on 31 Jul 1893 in Chatham, Kent. She died on 24 Jan 1984 in Chatham, Kent.
BIRTH: Ref Vol 2A, Page 616 Birth Certificate.
ADDRESS: (1901): At the time of the cenus, both sisters were visiting 7 Blakeney Avenue, Beckenham with Grandmother, Aunty & Uncle (Coney). After marriage, lived at 2 James Street, Rochester. In 1928, bought 245 Maidstone Road, Rochester for £680 from Frank Naylor (local undertaker). It was named "Lonsdale" because the house was built by Frank Naylor's father: Frank Lonsdale Naylor.
OCCUPATION: Mum recalls that Nan used to clean for her Dad. He moved to James Street after she married Clarence.
BIOGRAPHY: Although 1901 census suggests that both sisters were living in Beckenham with Coneys, they were both brought up by father. Because her Mum walked out of the marriage, she never had any time for her. Used to sing with Professor Sharp (pianist) for Masonic evenings around Medway Towns.
MARRIAGE: (1915, marriage certificate): Alice Coney, David White & A S Webb (?) witnesses. Note that the certificate has been transcribed by one individual ( Bertie Lycett, Priest in Charge), so A S Webb is probably H S Webb! Met at a concert at the Central Hall, Chatham.
Fanny married Clarence Spencer ROLFE son of Alfred ROLFE and Martha Lydia NASH on 6 Jun 1915 in St Paul's Church, Beckenham, Kent. Clarence was born on 19 Apr 1891 in Rochester, Borstal. He was christened on 17 May 1891 in St Margaret's, Rochester. He died on 1 May 1958 in Rochester.
BIRTH: FreeBMD: Vol 2a Page 593, Medway District
ADDRESS: (1901): Living with sister Mabel, Mother & Stepfather (Hills) at 3 Clive Road, Rochester
OCCUPATION: At 12 he was pumping the bellows for the organ at St Nicholas Church, Rochester. Latterly was a clerical officer in the Civil Service, and worked for the Foreign Office in London (Horse Guard's Parade?). Later worked at Gun Wharf, Charham. Became Past Master (Head Mason) of the Gundulph Lodge, Rochester.
CHRISTENING: 17 May 1891 - St Margaret's, Rochester - Page 110, No 875
Clarence and Fanny had the following children:
+ 13 F i Ivy Dorothy Mary ROLFE + 14 F ii Vera Irene ROLFE