Searle's of Neepsend, Sheffield

Would Gilbert and Kate Searle of 154 Wallace Road, Parkwood Springs be related? They had a son, also called Gilbert. It was the family that George Orwell, known to them as Eric Blair, lodged with in March 1936 when he was researching "Road To Wigan Pier".

I'm trying to track these down - I have a family tree drawn out that a distant relative copied to me which includes the Searle's as ancestors to Frances but which doesn't include Gilbert or kate but I do know that Dad had relatives living on Wallace Road. I think that his aunt and uncle - Elsie and Denby - lived on that road but I can't recall Denby's surname.

I'm trying to track these down - I have a family tree drawn out that a distant relative copied to me which includes the Searle's as ancestors to Frances but which doesn't include Gilbert or kate but I do know that Dad had relatives living on Wallace Road. I think that his aunt and uncle - Elsie and Denby - lived on that road but I can't recall Denby's surname.

Marriages Sep 1939

Denby Mitchell & Elsie Smith Sheffield 9c 1746

Marriages Sep 1939

Denby Mitchell & Elsie Smith Sheffield 9c 1746

Denby Mitchell lived at Douglas Road 1968

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Hello, I've just dropped you a private message, hopefully hear from you.

Bit of research I was doing, this was for John Reuben 1930-2005

notes

Searle, Humphrey (of 44 Robert St, born ??).

Baptised February 28, 1883, by J T Parkin at St Philips Church, Shalesmoor.

Parents name(s) are Mary Ann & Humphrey (Brass Turner).

Note: .

Searle, Humphrey Mills (Brass Finisher, age 75).

Died at 12 Herries Rd; Buried on December 14, 1933 in General Portion ground;

Grave Number 14717, Section NN of City Road Cemetery, Sheffield.

Parent or Next of Kin if Available: ~. Remarks: .

Plot Owner: of .

Humphrey M. SEARLE Head M Male 21 Sheffield, York, England Brass Turner

Mary Ann SEARLE Wife M Female 17 Sheffield, York, England

John R. SEARLE Son Male 4 m Sheffield, York, England

Mary C. B. SEARLE Sister U Female 17 Sheffield, York, England

Source Information:

Dwelling 104 Robert Street

Census Place Nether Hallam, York, England

Family History Library Film 1342116

Public Records Office Reference RG11

Piece / Folio 4623 / 28

Page Number 47

Searle, John Rubin (of 5ct 2 Watkin Lane, born ??).

Baptised December 15, 1880, by C.J.Parminter at St Philips Church, Shalesmoor.

Parents name(s) are Mary Ann & Humphrey (Brass Turner).

1911

HOUSEHOLD SEARLE ADA F 1908 3 Ecclesall Bierlow Yorkshire West Riding

HOUSEHOLD SEARLE HENRY EDWIN M 1910 1 Ecclesall Bierlow Yorkshire West Riding

HOUSEHOLD SEARLE JOHN REUBEN M 1902 9 Ecclesall Bierlow Yorkshire West Riding

HOUSEHOLD SEARLE JOHN REUBEN M 1881 30 Ecclesall Bierlow Yorkshire West Riding

HOUSEHOLD SEARLE ROSE ANNIE F 1882 29 Ecclesall Bierlow Yorkshire West Riding

HOUSEHOLD SEARLE ROSE ANNIE F 1904 7 Ecclesall Bierlow Yorkshire West Riding

Births Dec 1880 (>99%)

SEARLE John Reuben Ecclesall B. 9c 308

Deaths Mar 1954 (>99%)

Searle John R 73 Sheffield 2d 88

Marriages Dec 1900

Oldale Rose Anna Sheffield 9c 929

Searle John Reuben Sheffield 9c 929

1939 register, 139 Alison Crescent, Sheffield.

Christopher Searle, D.O.B. 25 Dec 1904, Steel works carter, married.

Millicent Searle, D.O.B. 1 Jul 1902, Store kitchen matron, married.

Harry Searle, D.O.B. 10 Jul 1924, Window cleaner.

Albert Searle, D.O.B. 14 Jul 1928, at school.

One record closed.

Marriage, 10 Nov 1923, St Michael and All Angels, Neepsend.

Christopher Searle, 18yrs, carter of 72 Parkwood Road. (No fathers name given).

Millicent Brown, 21yrs, 13 Elizabeth Street, father - Albert Brown, metal caster.

Christopher Searle, born 25 Dec 1904, bap 10 Jan 1905, Sheffield Cathedral.

Parents, Christopher and Mary Ann of 72 Parkwood Road, Labourer.

1911 census - 72 Parkwood Road, Neepsend, Sheffield.

Mary Ann Searle, head, 46, Widow, Shopkeeper, grocer.

Frank Searle, son, 20, Boiler makers labourer.

Alice Searle, dau, 18.

Elizabeth Searle, dau, 16, general domestic servant

Harry Searle, son, 13, errand boy.

Francis Searle, son, 11.

Christopher Searle, son, 6. All born Sheffield.

1901 census - 72 Parkwood Road.

Henry Solloway, boarder, single, 48, game keeper.

Mary ann Searle, head, mar, 38.

John Reubin Searle, son, 20, hammermaker.

Rose Ann Searle, dau, 19, confectioners assistant.

Humphrey Searle, son, 18, striker hammer works.

Alice Searle, dau, 8.

Frank Searle, son, 10,

Lizzie Searle, dau, 6.

Harry Searle, son, 3.

Frances Searle, dau,1.

1891 Martin Street, Sheffield.

Henry Searle, head, Mary Ann, wife, John R. 10, Humphrey 8, Annie 4, Frank 4 months.

Hello Moirahyde,

Do you think that Frank Searle, son, 10 (1901 census) is the same Frank Searle :

SEARLE, Frank Private. Duke of Wellington Regiment. OfNeepsend. Missing. (16 Jan 1915, Sheffield Daily Independent).

see page 105

https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/content/dam/sheffield/docs/libraries-and-archives/archives-and-local-studies/research/WWI%20index%20to%20Independent%201914-1915.pdf

Hi Brian,

Solldiers Died in the Great War.

Frank Searle.

Regimental No: 3/9485 Private.

Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Yorkshire).

Birth place: Neepsend, Sheffield.

Killed in Action, France & Flanders.

Died: 11-11-1914.

I can't find any attestation or service records for Frank. They were possibly part

of the burnt documents of WW2. Without these, it's impossible to tie him up to

any family members.

I had a look on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site, but there does not

seem to be a burial for Frank.

You could try contacting them to see if they have any further information on Frank.

Sorry I can't be of more help,

Moira.

Hi Brian,

 

Solldiers Died in the Great War.

Frank Searle.

Regimental No: 3/9485 Private.

Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Yorkshire).

Birth place: Neepsend, Sheffield.

Killed in Action, France & Flanders.

Died: 11-11-1914.

 

I can't find any attestation or service records for Frank. They were possibly part

of the burnt documents of WW2. Without these, it's impossible to tie him up to

any family members.

 

I had a look on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site, but there does not

seem to be a burial for Frank.

You could try contacting them to see if they have any further information on Frank.

 

Sorry I can't be of more help,

 

Moira.

I have found a record that says that Frank Searle is 'Remembered With Honour' in the Bedford House cemetery https://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/55502/BEDFORD%20HOUSE%20CEMETERY

I'm trying to track these down - I have a family tree drawn out that a distant relative copied to me which includes the Searle's as ancestors to Frances but which doesn't include Gilbert or kate but I do know that Dad had relatives living on Wallace Road. I think that his aunt and uncle - Elsie and Denby - lived on that road but I can't recall Denby's surname.

I'm still trying to find a family connection between Gilbert and Kate Searle and the other Searles listed in this thread - any help appreciated.

I'm still trying to find a family connection between Gilbert and Kate Searle and the other Searles listed in this thread - any help appreciated.

Possible,

Marriages Dec 1898

Searle Thomas Sheffield 9c 913

Clack Mary Elizabeth Sheffield 9c 913

SEARLE, GILBERT -CLACK Order

GRO Reference: 1902 D Quarter in SHEFFIELD Volume 09C Page 555

Marriages Mar 1930

Searle Gilbert -Spencer Sheffield 9c 660

Spencer Kate - Searle Sheffield 9c 660 -born c 1907

What coincidence!

Gilbert and Kate Searle are mentioned in a national newspaper today.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/how-big-hearted-sheffield-offered-12333859

Reporters! Sentiments expressed are fine but it sort of glosses over things and by dint of it appearing in a national news source these views tend to be seen as fact by anyone researching later. I know it's entertainment really but it grates a little.

I interviewed Kate Searle and another woman, whose name escapes me but she was a neighbour of the Searles at the time of Orwells visit, in connection with a university project I was doing in 1984.

Anyway, as you were and back on topic.

More on Orwell's visit,

Also a pic of where Searle's shop was Parkwood Road