Henry Gray Record 1891-1966
Henry Gray RECORD is Ben’s great grandfather. He was born on 19 January 1891 at 61 Plough Road, Rotherhithe, Surrey. His parents were Montague RECORD and Mary Ann NEATBY.
Baptism
Henry Gray RECORD was baptised at St Mary’s Church, Rotherhithe, Surrey on 15 February 18911.
| When Born | When Baptised | Child’s Christian Names | Parents Names | Abode | Quality, Trade or Profession |
| 19 January 1891 | 15 February 1891 | Henry Gray son of | Montague & Mary Ann RECORD | 61 Plough Road | Lighter-man |
1891 Census
In 1891, Henry Gray RECORD was only 2 months old when the census was taken. He was living at 61 Plough Road, Rotherhithe, Surrey with his parents Montague and Mary Ann RECORD2.
| Name and Surname | Relation to Head | Condition as to Marriage | Age | Profession or Occupation | Where Born |
| Montague RECORD | Head | Married | 32 | Barge lighterman | Rotherhithe, London |
| Mary A RECORD | Wife | Married | 26 | Sydney, Australia | |
| Alfred J RECORD | Son | 6 | Scholar | Rotherhithe, London | |
| Florence P M RECORD | Daur. | 4 | Scholar | Rotherhithe, London | |
| Montague RECORD | Son | 1 | Rotherhithe, London | ||
| Henry G RECORD | Son | 2 months | Rotherhithe, London | ||
| Helen SMITH | Servant | Single | 19 | General servant | Southampton |
| Hester DANBY | Lodger | Widow | 34 | Machinist | Rotherhithe, London |
1901 Census
In 1901, Henry Gray RECORD and his family were still living at 61 Plough Road, Rotherhithe, Surrey3. The census only uses their initials, but the family members stay the same, and Montague RECORD’s occupation is still a barge lighterman.
| Name and Surname | Relation to Head | Condition as to Marriage | Age | Profession or Occupation | Where Born |
| M RECORD | Head | Married | 42 | Lighterman barge | Rotherhithe, London |
| M A RECORD | Wife | Married | 40 | Rotherhithe, London | |
| A J RECORD | Son | Single | 16 | Lighterman barge | Rotherhithe, London |
| F RECORD | Daur. | Single | 13 | Rotherhithe, London | |
| M RECORD | Son | Single | 12 | Rotherhithe, London | |
| H G RECORD | Son | Single | 10 | Rotherhithe, London | |
| H RECORD | Daur. | Single | 8 | Rotherhithe, London | |
| Sarah THOMPSON | Servant | Single | 50 | Domestic general | Rotherhithe, London |
1911 Census
In 1911, Henry Gray RECORD was living at 44 Plough Road (same road, different house number), Rotherhithe, Surrey4 with his father Montague RECORD, who was now a widower. Under the rules for the census, it was the women who were asked how long they had been married, and how many children they had in that marriage. Montague had filled it out and it had been crossed through. It is still helpful to see the information that would have been written there if Mary Ann NEATBY (RECORD) had still been alive. Henry Gray RECORD was now working as a public boys’ clerk.
| Name and Surname | Relationship to Head | Age | Particulars as to Marriage | Profession or Occupation | Birthplace |
| Montague RECORD | Head | 52 | Widower ( | Master lighterman | Rotherhithe |
| Alfred J M RECORD | Son | 27 | Single | Lighterman | Rotherhithe |
| Florence P M BLANKS | Daur. | 24 | Married | Rotherhithe | |
| Montague RECORD | Son | 21 | Single | General carpenter | Rotherhithe |
| Henry Gray RECORD | Son | 20 | Single | Public boys’ clerk | Rotherhithe |
| Benjamin BLANKS | Son in law | 27 | Married | Warehouseman | Walworth, Surrey |
Marriage
Henry Gray RECORD married Alice Maud STOTESBURY on 17 April 1915 at Lewisham, Kent5.
1939 Register
In 1939, Henry Gray RECORD was living at 35 Alma Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire. He might have been away for work because he was living with managers of a canteen. His wife Alice Maud STOTESBURY (RECORD) was living at 57 Pagehurst Road, Croydon, Surrey – which is where Henry Gray RECORD was living when he died in 1966.
| Surnames and Other Names | M or F | Birth day and Year | S M W or D | Personal Occupation |
| Charles S HANLEY | M | 23 July 1884 | M | Canteen manager |
| Annie J HANLEY | F | 19 June 1884 | M | Canteen manageress |
| Norman RYKEHEARD | M | 13 January 1913 | S | Butcher & ham salesman |
| Doris M L COLE | F | 22 August 1903 | S | Stenographer |
| Henry G RECORD | M | 19 January 1892 | M | Companys clerk |
Death
Be it known that Henry Gray RECORD of 57 Pagehurst Road, Addiscombe, Croydon, Surrey died on the 8th February 1966 at Queen’s Hospital, Croydon aforesaid domiciled in England intestate. And be it further known that the date hereunder written Letters of Administration of all the Estate which by law devolves to and vests in the personal representative of the said intestate were granted by the Higher Court of Justice at the Principal Probate Registry thereof to Alice Maud RECORD of 57 Pagehurst Road aforesaid the lawful widow and relict of the said intestate and Alan Alfred RECORD of 2 Pound Close Ilton Ilminster Somerset sheet metal worker.
The Will of Henry Gray RECORD. Dated 13 May 1966
Family Members:
| Wife: | Alice Maud STOTESBURY 1893-1969 |
| Father: | Montague RECORD 1859-1926 |
| Mother: | Mary Ann NEATBY 1861-1909 |
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Sources:
- Baptisms (PR) England. Rotherhithe, Surrey. 15 February 1891. RECORD, Henry Gray. Collection: London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1920. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 26 December 2021.
- Census Records. England. Rotherhithe, Surrey. 05 April 1891. RECORD, Montague (head). ED 10. PN 382. FN 70. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 29 November 2021.
- Census Records. Rotherhithe, Surrey. 01 April 1901. RECORD, M (head). ED 09. PN 398. FN 49. p. 38. SN 241. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 29 November 2021.
- Census Records. England. Rotherhithe, Surrey. 02 April 1911. RECORD, Montague (head). RD 24. ED 21. PN 1934. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 29 November 2021.
- Marriage Index (CR) England & Wales. RD Lewisham, [London]. 2nd Q., 1915. RECORD, Henry G and STOTESBURY, Alice M. Vol. 1d. p. 2781. Collection: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 02 January 2022.
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