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401	Richard Furmedge was a widower at the time of his marriage to Mary Ann Lovelass. The marriage register records that he was resident near the Red Lion, Winfrith, Dorset and that his father was John Furmedge, Parish Clerk. Mary Ann was a spinster, resident at Newtown, Coombe Keynes, Dorset; her father was John Lovelass, Parish Clerk of Coombe. Witnesses were: John Lovelass, James Lovelass and Teresa Baker Lovelass. The GRO Death Index record cited is for Richard Furmidge, age 67. The burial register records his age at death as 72.	FURMEDGE, Richard (I292)
402	Richard Furmedge was an ordinary seaman aboard the S.S. Mardinian (Liverpool), a merchant ship, when he was “lost at sea through enemy action”. He is commemorated at the Tower Hill Memorial, Trinity Square Gardens, London, England. This memorial commemorates seamen, sailors and fishermen of the First and Second World Wars who have no known grave.	FURMEDGE, Richard (I437)
403	Richard Furmidge joined the Royal Navy in November 1895 and served until May 1919. He served on the Royal Yacht (‘Victoria & Albert’) between July 1903 and Aug 1914. He was serving on HMS Agincourt during the Battle of Jutland (09 Mar 1916 to 07 Sep 1916). He completed his Royal Navy career as a Stoker Petty Officer II (The National Archives: ADM 188 / 449 / 281150). He probably died on 21 January 1960 due to complications following a fall (newspaper inquest report, unknown publication and date, transcript posted as a Private Member Story on www.ancestry.co.uk).	FURMIDGE, Richard (I788)
404	Richard James Furmidge was a bus conductor and then driver for Beeston-based Barton Transport Ltd. In 1935 he was working as a bus conductor when both the bus company and Richard were in court accused of carrying more passengers than allowed by regulations. Richard had admitted the passengers onto the bus as an act of charity - it had been raining and the next bus was not expected for another hour. Both pleaded guilty and paid a fine. In 1940, Richard gave evidence at the trial of a lorry driver who had crashed into the rear of the bus in which Richard was working as a conductor. Then in 1942, now as a driver, Richard is again mentioned in the newspapers when his bus skidded on a greasy road surface causing two passengers to be injured, one of which later died. The reports noted relate to the inquest of the deceased passenger but do not mention if there were any consequences for Richard. However, the event does not appear to have significantly affected his career - on his death he is reported to have been a retired traffic superintendent. Richard was also an active member of the Sandiacre Conservative Club, which he joined in 1946 and retired from in 1988. During that time he was the club secretary (1954-1976 & 1980-1988) and vice-president (1977-1979). (Sources: South Notts Echo published 07 December 1935, Page: 5, “Late Rush on Wet Night”; Derby Daily Telegraph published 27 July 1940, Page: 3, “Lorry’s Crash into Bus”; Nottingham Evening Post published 22 May 1942, Page: 4, “Runaway Bus. Inquest into Nottingham Soldier”; Stapleford & Sandiacre News published 06 October 1989, Page: 36, “Former Club Official Dies”; Derby Daily Telegraph published 16 February 1990, Page: 13, “Wills”.)	FURMIDGE, Richard James (I470)
405	Richmond Hospital	FURMEDGE, Bertram Charles Stebbings (I46)
406	Robert Furmedge was Master-at-Arms, Royal Naval Canteen, Valetta, Malta. His official number, post division and ship at the time of his death was: 196653 (PO), H.M.S. Egmont. He died in Bighi Hospital, Kalkara, Malta and is buried at the Royal Naval Cemetery Capuccini, Malta, grave no. 454.	SAUNDERS, Robert (I124)
407	Robert Furmidge is recorded as an ‘agricultural labourer pauper’ in the 1851 England census and is living with his married son, Lyne, and family (Class: HO107, Piece: 2102, Folio: 348, Page: 5). In 1854, the Overseer at Redmile applied for an order requiring that Thomas, Robert’s eldest son, support his father. Thomas is recorded as earning 13s 6d a week and as already contributing a shilling a week to his father. The Overseer’s request was declined. (Lincolnshire Chronicle published 11 August 1854, Page: 6, “Magistrates’ Meeting - Spittlegate, Friday August 4th”).	FURMIDGE, Robert (I938)
408	Robert was a widower when he married Olivia Mary Furmidge in 1941. He had previously married in 1911 to Clara Elizabeth Jarvis, who died in 1940.	RAYNS, Robert Francis Freeman (I617)
409	Robert’s surname has been recorded as Furmidge in both the GRO Marriage Index and the Parish Marriage Register entry for his 1849 marriage to Jane Morris.	FURMAGE, Robert (I1229)
410	Rose Ellen is recorded as 2 weeks old on the 1881 England census which was taken on 2nd April 1881, suggesting that she was born in March 1881 (Class: RG11, Piece: 1178, Folio: 10, Page: 14). An entry in the 1939 Register for Rosey Ellen Sandy (amended to Ellen Sandy) originally recorded her date of birth as 23rd March, however the year had been recorded as 1880; this has at some point been updated to 18th January 1880 (Class: RG101, Piece: 2645J). Her birth certificate confirms she was born 23 March 1881. Rose Ellen is recorded in her mother’s household at 44, King Street, Gosport (Alverstoke), Hampshire in the 1901 England census. Her surname is implied to be Furmidge but is not actually stated and she is recorded as married (Class: RG13, Piece: 1012, Folio: 98, Page: 13). In the 1911 England census, she is recorded with her husband William Sandy however there are also two children with the surname Sandy but who were born prior to Rose and William’s marriage (Cross Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight. Class: RG14, Piece: 5689, Schedule: 52). Both children’s births were registered with the surname MALE. Violet May was born in 1901 at 44, King Street, Gosport, and her father is recorded as James Alfred Male, a Royal Navy Stoker. Her mother Rose Ellen is recorded as Rosey Ellen Male, formerly Furmidge (Birth certificate Registered: Reference: Oct-Dec 1901, District: Alverstoke, Hampshire, Vol: 2B, Page: 558). George Henry was born in 1905 at 265, Milton Road, Portsmouth and a father has not been recorded; his mother is recorded as Rosey Ellen Male formerly Furmidge, a general servant (Birth certificate Registered: Reference: Jul-Sep 1905, District: Portsmouth, Hampshire, Vol: 2B, Page: 463). No marriage record has been identified for Rose Ellen Furmidge and James Alfred Male (including common name variations) and she is recorded as a spinster on her marriage to William Boyd Sandy.	FURMIDGE, Rose Ellen (I792)
411	Rosie Chandler married Albert W Tolley in 1932 (England & Wales Birth Index, Reference: Jul-Sep 1932, District: Portsmouth, Hampshire, Vol: 2B, Page: 1205). There are two entries in the Marriage Index for her marriage to James W A Furmedge in 1948; one as Rosie F Tolley and the second as Rosie F Chandler, indicating that she was probably a divorcee.	CHANDLER, Rosie Frances (I425)
412	Russell’s surname is recorded as Firmidge in the Harby parish baptism register. In 1889 Russell appears to have travelled to Victoria, Australia (Unassisted Passenger Lists, Reference: (VPRS): 947, Jan-Mar 1889; digital image accessed from Public Record Office Victoria); his occupation is recorded as Brewer. An article published in the Grantham Journal dated 28 July 1894, reports that Mr. Russell Furmidge, since dwelling in Australia, had not forgotten his cricketing abilities. He had been playing for the Port Melbourne Wesley Cricket Club and was considered the club’s best bowler being named the club’s “Spofforth” (presumably a reference to Fred Spofforth, “The Demon Bowler”, an Australian cricket pace bowler of the 19th century). Russell appears to have returned to England some time before 1901 and later became secretary to the Blackwell Colliery Cricket Club (England census; Belper News 25 May 1934).	FURMIDGE, Russell (I556)
413	Samuel Furmidge (surname spelt “Fourmidge”) joined the Grenadier Guards in 1823 and served 10 years in Canada where he transferred to the Royal Canadian Rifles in 1841. He was discharged “worn-out” in 1848 and elected to remain at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. No further record can be found that can be specifically attributed to Samuel and so it is currently not known if he married, had children or when he died.	FURMIDGE, Samuel (I941)
414	Samuel has no apparent entry in the GRO Birth Index. His details have been added based on his parish baptism record. No other record for Samuel has been found.	FURMIDGE, Samuel (I498)
415	Samuel Hollis joined the Royal Navy on 16 March 1882 as a Boy (2nd class). His date of birth is recorded as 23 Oct 1866 [sic.] and his place of birth as Newchurch, Hampshire. His initial vessel / place of service over-lapped with that of his future brother-in-law George Furmidge (St Vincent, between March 1882 and Dec 1882). He served in 29 ships and spent some time on the China Station. He completed service with the rank of Petty Officer. Similar to George Furmidge, he joined H.M. Coastguard Service, spending 12 years in Ireland and 2 years at Fishbourne (about 1899 to 1914). He was then recalled and served in the Northern Patrol during the Great War, being demobilised in June 1919. (The National Archives: ADM 188 / 153 / 119083; Obituary published in the Isle of Wight County Press published 24 March 1951).	HOLLIS, Samuel (I781)
416	Samuel’s name is recorded as Sam Furmage Hardy in the GRO Birth Index and as Samuel Firmadge Hardy in the Harby parish church baptism register which also records him as the illegitimate son of Sarah Hardy, single woman. In later sources his name becomes Samuel Hardy Furmidge. He is named as such, and as one of the sons of Samuel Furmidge, in the latter’s will. It is also noted that in his parish marriage register entry his father’s name is also recorded as Samuel Hardy Furmidge [sic.]. By 1881 Samuel had joined with his brother, William, in the brewery business in addition to continuing in his father’s footsteps as a Corn Merchant. Whilst William continued with the brewery (see notes for William Hardy Furmidge), Samuel’s occupation appears to have changed to Grazier and in the 1921 census his wife’s occupation in recorded as Grocer. This latter occupation is the one given by Samuel in his will written in 1920. (Article: “Vale Brewery Co (W Furmidge & Co), Harby, Leicestershire”, accessed on https://breweryhistory.com/wiki/, 02 Feb 2025; supported by occupation reported in the England census 1881 to 1921). The last will and testament of Samuel Hardy Furmidge of Harby, Grocer, was written 27th November 1920 and witnessed by Martin Sunderland Stead of Harby, Blacksmith and Gertrude Elizabeth Watchorn of Harby, Clerk. John James Watchorn of 7, Hardwick Grove, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, Warehouseman, was named as executor and trustee. His bequests were that his wife Elizabeth be allowed to occupy his freehold messuage saleshop and premises at Harby and make use of all his household furniture and effects during her lifetime after which the same would be sold and held in trust for his children to inherit in equal shares. The will was proved on 15th December 1922. (Leicester Probate Registry Administration Registers, 1922, DE462/65; digital image accessed on www.findmypast.co.uk; original data: Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland).	HARDY, Samuel Furmidge (I567)
417	Samuel’s surname is recorded as Farmidge in the GRO Death Index. He was killed in a motor-cycle accident near Abb Kettleby when he was hit by a car in dense fog. He was taken to the War Memorial Hospital, having a fractured right leg and severe head injuries and died later that afternoon. An inquest recorded a verdict of “accidental death”. At the time of his death Samuel was employed at the Harby branch of United Dairies and had been due to attend Kingston College for training. He had been an active member of the Harby community both in relation to the local church and the cricket club as well as assistant Scoutmaster. (Melton Mowbray Times & vale of Belvoir Gazette articles published 29 December 1939 & 05 January 1940).	FURMIDGE, Samuel Hardy (I623)
418	Sarah Ann was a widow when she married Linney Furmidge; her previous married name was Marriott.	BAILEY, Sarah Ann (I582)
419	Sarah is recorded in the GRO Birth Index as Sarah Meguyer. Her birth certificate shows that she was the daughter of James Meguyer (a Private in the Royal Marines) and Sarah Furmidge, who were unmarried at the time of the birth. She is recorded in the 1841 England census as Sarah Furmidge, age 4, with her mother, Sarah Furmidge, and grandparents at Wootton Bridge, Hampshire (Class: HO107, Piece: 405, Folio: 18, Page: 7. Note: relationships are not recorded in the 1841 census). She was baptised in 1844 at St Mary’s, Carisbrooke, Hampshire and recorded as Sarah Furmidge daughter of Sarah Furmidge, single woman. Her (step-)brother James Meguyer was baptised on the same day with his parents recorded as James & Sarah Meguyer. In the 1851 England census she is recorded as Sarah Meguyer (Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight: Class: HO107, Piece: 1663, Folio: 182, Page: 28) and she is also recorded as Sarah Maguyer or Meguyer on her marriage record in 1866.	FURMIDGE, Sarah (I1056)
420	Sarah Jane’s entry in the GRO Birth Index records her surname as Furmadge whilst in the parish baptism register it is recorded as Furmidge.	FURMIDGE, Sarah Jane (I531)
421	Sarah’s surname has been recorded as Firmige in the baptism register and as Firmadge in both the GRO Marriage Index and parish marriage entry transcript.	FURMIDGE, Sarah (I898)
422	Sarah’s surname is recorded as Furmadge in her baptism record.	FURMIDGE, Sarah (I860)
423	Sarah’s surname is recorded as Furmadge in the baptism register. Both her and John McAleavey’s baptism records include a note of their marriage on 26th February 1927. A middle initial ‘B’ has been added (edited) to her name in the 1939 Register and the GRO Death Index and Liverpool Crematorium Register both record her given names as Sarah Bridget.	FURMEDGE, Sarah (I244)
424	Sarah’s surname is recorded as Furmage in the baptism register.	FURMEDGE, Sarah (I298)
425	Sarah’s surname is recorded as FURMEDGE in the GRO Birth Index however in the transcript for her baptism record it has been recorded as FURRMIDGE.	FURMEDGE, Sarah Jane Greenwood (I75)
426	Scotland. Statutory Register Birth Index.	Source (S199)
427	Shields Daily News. Northumberland, Tynemouth. Online Images. www.findmypast.co.uk.	Source (S360)
428	Sinclair’s death notice records his wife’s name (including maiden name) and their place of marriage but not the date or year of marriage. Their only child was born in 1918 giving a possible latest year.	FURMIDGE, Sinclair Albert Richard (I1049)
429	Skegness Standard. Lincolnshire, Skegness. Online Images. www.findmypast.co.uk.	Source (S248)
430	South Africa, Cape Province. Civil Death.	Source (S443)
431	South Africa, Cape. Probate Records of the Master of the High Court, 1822-1990. Digital images. www.familysearch.org.	Source (S434)
432	South Africa, KwaZulu Natal. Vital Records.	Source (S446)
433	South Africa, Orange Free State. Estate Files. Digital images. www.familysearch.org.	Source (S445)
434	South Africa, Transvaal. Civil Death.	Source (S444)
435	South Africa. Civil Death Registration.	Source (S401)
436	South Africa. Marriage Certificate.	Source (S440)
437	Southampton Observer and Hampshire News. Hampshire, Southampton. Online Images. www.findmypast.co.uk.	Source (S559)
438	Southern Rhodesia. Death Notice Index or Register.	Source (S441)
439	St Alban (Liverpool, Lancashire). Catholic Parish Register. Digital images.	Source (S112)
440	St Alkmund (Derby, Derbyshire). Parish Register. Digital images.	Source (S277)
441	St Ambrose (Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire). Parish Register. Digital images.	Source (S108)
442	St Andrew (Great Easton, Leicestershire). Parish Register. Digital images.	Source (S282)
443	St Andrew (Holborn, London). Parish Register. Digital images.	Source (S124)
444	St Ann (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire). Parish Register. Digital images.	Source (S259)
445	St Anne (Cazneau Street, Liverpool, Lancashire). Parish Register. Digital images.	Source (S109)
446	St Anne (Soho, London). Parish Register. Digital images.	Source (S37)
447	St Augustine (Liverpool, Lancashire). Catholic Parish Register. Digital images.	Source (S111)
448	St Augustine (New Basford, Nottinghamshire). Parish Register. Digital images.	Source (S234)
449	St Barnabas (Linthorpe, Yorkshire). Parish Register. Digital images.	Source (S283)
450	St Bartholomew (Edgbaston, Warwickshire). Parish Register. Digital images.	Source (S402)