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     Mary Ann Lammas, daughter of James Lomas and Salome Evans, was born in Clophill, Bedfordshire, in 1868, her Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1868.¹

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Lomas, at Little Lane, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          James Lomas     Head     Married     26     Ag. Lab.     BDF. Clophill.²
     Mary's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Ann Lomas     Daughter     ---     3     Scholar     BDF. Clophill.²

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Ashby, at Greenhill Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Ashby     Head     Married     36     Furnace Labourer.     BDF. Clophill.³
     Mary's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Ann Ashby     Daughter     Single     13     Scholar     BDF. Clophill.³

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁴

     Susan Lamas, daughter of James Lomas and Salome Evans, was born in Clophill, Bedfordshire, in 1870, her Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1870.¹

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Lomas, at Little Lane, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          James Lomas     Head     Married     26     Ag. Lab.     BDF. Clophill.²
     Susan's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Susan Lomas     Daughter     ---     1     ---     BDF. Clophill.²

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Ashby, at Greenhill Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Ashby     Head     Married     36     Furnace Labourer.     BDF. Clophill.³
     Susan's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Susan Ashby     Daughter     Single     11     Scholar     BDF. Clophill.³

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Ashby, at Melbourn Row, Alfreton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Ashby     Head     Married     46     Labourer.     BDF. Clophill.⁴
     Susan's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Susan Ashby     Daughter     Single     21     Scholar     BDF. Clophill.⁴

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁵

     Sarah Ann Lomas, daughter of James Lomas and Salome Evans, was born in Clophill, Bedfordshire, in 1872, her Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1872.¹

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Ashby, at Greenhill Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Ashby     Head     Married     36     Furnace Labourer.     BDF. Clophill.²
     Sarah's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah A. Ashby     Daughter     Single     8     Scholar     BDF. Clophill.²

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Ashby, at Melbourn Row, Alfreton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Ashby     Head     Married     46     Labourer.     BDF. Clophill.³
     Sarah's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah Ashby     Daughter     Single     18     ---     BDF. Clophill.³

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁴

     Joseph Lammas, son of James Lomas and Salome Evans, was born in Alfreton, Derbyshire, in 1875, his Birth was Registered at the Belper Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1875.¹
     Joseph's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Joseph Ashby     Son     Single     6     Scholar     DBY. Riddings.²

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - James Ashby, at Melbourn Row, Alfreton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Ashby     Head     Married     46     Labourer.     BDF. Clophill.³
     Joseph's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Joseph Ashby     Son     ---     16     Pony Driver in Coal Pit     DBY. Alfreton.³

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁴

     Lucy Ashby Lammas, daughter of James Lomas and Salome Evans, was born in Alfreton, Derbyshire, on Thursday, 16 October 1879, her Birth was Registered at the Belper Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1879.^1,2

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Ashby, at Greenhill Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Ashby     Head     Married     36     Furnace Labourer.     BDF. Clophill.³
     Lucy's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Lucy Ashby     Daughter     Single     1     ---     DBY. Riddings.³

     Lucy Ashby Lammas, daughter of James Lomas and Salome Evans, was married to George Henry Walters in Derbyshire in 1899.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Belper Registration District in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1899.⁴

     The 1901 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - George Henry Walters, at Pentrich Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          George Walters     Head     Married     24     Hewer of Coal     LEI. Linton Heath.⁵
     Lucy's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Lucy Walters     Wife     Married     21     ---     DBY. Greenhill Lane.⁵

     The 1911 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - George Henry Walters, at The Green, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          George Walters     Head     34     Married     Hewer, Coal Miner     LEI. Linton Heath.⁶
     Lucy's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Lucy Walters     Wife     31     Married 11 years, (Children born alive: Born: 7. Living: 6. Died: 1.)     ---     DBY. Swanwick.⁶

          The 1939 Register of 29 September 1939 listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - George Henry Walters, at 9 Palmer Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as - George H. Walters;     DoB - 15 December 1876     Male     Colliery Hewer, Heavy Worker     Married.⁷

     Lucy's entry for the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales was recorded as -
          Lucy Walters;     DoB - 16 October 1880     Female     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Married.⁸

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁹

     Ann Ashby Lammas, daughter of James Lomas and Salome Evans, was born in Alfreton, Derbyshire, in 1882, her Birth was Registered at the Belper Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1882.¹

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Ashby, at Melbourn Row, Alfreton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Ashby     Head     Married     46     Labourer.     BDF. Clophill.²
     Ann's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Ann Ashby     Daughter     ---     9     ---     DBY. Alfreton.²

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.³

     Rose Lammas, daughter of James Lomas and Salome Evans, was born in Alfreton, Derbyshire, in 1883, her Birth was Registered at the Belper Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1883.¹

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Ashby, at Melbourn Row, Alfreton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Ashby     Head     Married     46     Labourer.     BDF. Clophill.²
     Rose's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Rose Ashby     Daughter     ---     7     ---     DBY. Alfreton.²

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Lomas, at Greenhill Lane, Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Ashby     Head     Married     56     Labourer at Cinder Breaker     BDF. Clophill.³
     Rose's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Rose Ashby     Daughter     Single     17     ---     DBY. Alfreton.³

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁴

     Salome Lammas, daughter of James Lomas and Salome Evans, was born in Alfreton, Derbyshire, in 1886, her Birth was Registered at the Belper Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1886.¹

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Ashby, at Melbourn Row, Alfreton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Ashby     Head     Married     46     Labourer.     BDF. Clophill.²
     Salome's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Salome Ashby     Daughter     ---     4     ---     DBY. Alfreton.²

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Lomas, at Greenhill Lane, Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Ashby     Head     Married     56     Labourer at Cinder Breaker     BDF. Clophill.³
     Salome's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Salome Ashby     Daughter     Single     14     ---     DBY. Alfreton.³

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁴

     Sarah Ann Smith, daughter of John George Smith and Jane Whiteman, was born in Haynes, Bedfordshire, in 1864.
     She was Baptised on Wednesday, 5 October 1864 in St. Mary's Church, Haynes, Bedfordshire .
     St. Mary's Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Sarah Ann Smith, daughter of Jane Whiteman and John George Smith, was Baptised."¹

     Sarah Ann Smith, daughter of John George Smith and Jane Whiteman, was married to William Lammas, son of James Lomas and Salome Evans, in Haynes, Bedfordshire, on Saturday, 18 July 1885.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Ampthill Registration District in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1885.²

     In 31 March 1891, Sarah Ann Smith is Recorded as Sarah Ann Ashby.

     The 1891 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - William Ashby, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Ashby     Head     26     Married     Agricultural Labourer     BDF. Clophill.³
     Sarah's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah Ashby     Wife     Married     27     ---     BDF. Haynes.³

     The 1901 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - William Ashby, at West End, Haynes, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Ashby     Head     35     Married     Stockman on Farm     BDF. Clophill.⁴
     Sarah's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah A. Ashby     Wife     Married     36     ---     BDF. Haynes.⁴

     The 1911 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - William Lammas, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Lomas     Head     45     Married     General Labourer on Estate     BDF. Clophill.⁵
     Sarah's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah Ann Lomas     Wife     46     Married 24 years, (Children born alive: Born: 13. Living: 11. Died: 2.)     ---     BDF. Haynes.⁵

     Sarah Ann Lammas, daughter of John George Smith and Jane Whiteman, died in 1932 in Clophill, Bedfordshire, her Death was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1932, She was survived by her husband, William.⁶

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁷

     Charles Smith, son of Sarah Ann Smith, was born in Haynes, Bedfordshire, in 1885, his Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1885.¹      He was Baptised on Sunday, 19 July 1885 in St. Mary's Church, Hawnes, Bedfordshire .
     St. Mary's Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Charles Smith the son of Sarah Ann Smith was Baptised.
     (The day following the marriage of his mother to William Lammas.)²"

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Ashby, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Ashby     Head     26     Married     Agricultural Labourer     BDF. Clophill.³
     Charles's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Charles Ashby     Son     ---     5     Scholar     BDF. Haynes.³

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Ashby, at West End, Haynes, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Ashby     Head     35     Married     Stockman on Farm     BDF. Clophill.⁴
     Charles's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Charles Ashby     Son     Single     15     Agricultural labourer     BDF. Haynes.⁴

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Lammas, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Lomas     Head     45     Married     General Labourer on Estate     BDF. Clophill.⁵
     Charles's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Charles Smith     Son     24     Single     Farm labourer     BDF. Haynes.⁵
     Charles Smith was the son of Sarah Ann Lomas (née Smith). He was born in Haynes in about 1886 and is probably half-brother to Jack Lomas above. The family lived at Mount Pleasant (now Back Street). Charles enlisted with the Bedfordshires in 1915 and was a Private in the London Yeomanry. Nothing further is known about Charles.⁶

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁷

     James Ashby, son of William Lammas and Sarah Ann Smith, was born in Haynes, Bedfordshire, in 1886.^1,2


     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Ashby, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Ashby     Head     26     Married     Agricultural Labourer     BDF. Clophill.³
     James's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          James Ashby     Son     ---     4     Scholar     BDF. Haynes.³

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Ashby, at West End, Haynes, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Ashby     Head     35     Married     Stockman on Farm     BDF. Clophill.⁴
     James's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          James Ashby     Son     Single     15     Agricultural labourer     BDF. Haynes.⁴

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁵

     John Lammas, son of William Lammas and Sarah Ann Smith, was born in Haynes, Bedfordshire, in 1887, his Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1887.¹

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Ashby, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Ashby     Head     26     Married     Agricultural Labourer     BDF. Clophill.²
     John's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          John Ashby     Son     ---     4     Scholar     BDF. Haynes.²

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Ashby, at West End, Haynes, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Ashby     Head     35     Married     Stockman on Farm     BDF. Clophill.³
     John's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Jack Ashby     Son     Single     14     Agricultural labourer     BDF. Haynes.³

     John was usually known as Jack Lomas.

     Jack Lomas, son of William Lammas and Sarah Ann Smith, was married to Florence Jane Fairey in Clophill, Bedfordshire, in 1908.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Ampthill Registration District in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1908.⁴

          In the 1911 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1911, Jack was recorded as the Head of the Household at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, also in the Household were Florence Jane Lammas and Miriam Violet Lomas,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Jack Lomas     Head     23     Married     Farm Labourer     BDF. Haynes.⁵
          ; Florence Lomas     Wife     27     Married 2 years, (Children born alive: Born: 1. Living: 1. Died: 0.)     ---     HRT. Chalton Hitchin.⁵
          ; Miriam Lomas     Daughter     2     ---     ---     BDF. Clophill.⁵
     Jack Lomas was born in Haynes and was the brother of Joseph Lomas, who is commemorated on our memorial. He lived with his wife, Florence, and daughter, Miriam, in Back Street when he joined the 5th Bedfordshire Regiment in May 1911. Jack signed up for 4 years at the age of 23 years and 2 months. He was a labourer for Lord Lucas. He was stationed in England until July 1915, when he travelled on the “Braemar Castle” from Devenport to Alexandria. He suffered a gunshot wound to his legs in August 1915 and spent 5 weeks in hospital in Cairo. He returned to duty in Egypt and returned to England in April 1916, being discharged in May after 5 years service. Jack was awarded the 1914/15 Star and the British War Medal and Victory Medal.⁶

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁷

     Frederick Lummas, son of William Lammas and Sarah Ann Smith, was born in Haynes, Bedfordshire, in 1889, his Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1889.¹

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Ashby, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Ashby     Head     26     Married     Agricultural Labourer     BDF. Clophill.²
     Frederick's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Frederick Ashby     Son     ---     2     ---     BDF. Haynes.²

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Ashby, at West End, Haynes, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Ashby     Head     35     Married     Stockman on Farm     BDF. Clophill.³
     Frederick's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Frederick Ashby     Son     Single     12     ---     BDF. Haynes.³

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Lammas, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Lomas     Head     45     Married     General Labourer on Estate     BDF. Clophill.⁴
     Frederick's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Frederick Lomas     Son     22     Single     Farm labourer     BDF. Haynes.⁴

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁵

     Jane Lammas, daughter of William Lammas and Sarah Ann Smith, was born in Clophill, Bedfordshire, in 1891, her Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1891.¹

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Ashby, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Ashby     Head     26     Married     Agricultural Labourer     BDF. Clophill.²
     Jane's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Jane Ashby     Daughter     ---     2m     ---     BDF. Haynes.²

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Ashby, at West End, Haynes, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Ashby     Head     35     Married     Stockman on Farm     BDF. Clophill.³
     Jane's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Jane Ashby     Daughter     ---     10     ---     BDF. Clophill.³

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Lammas, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Lomas     Head     45     Married     General Labourer on Estate     BDF. Clophill.⁴
     Jane's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Jane Lomas     Daughter     20     Single     Hat Machinist     BDF. Clophill.⁴

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁵

     Joseph Lomas, son of William Lammas and Sarah Ann Smith, was born in Clophill, Bedfordshire, in 1895, his Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1895.¹

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Ashby, at West End, Haynes, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Ashby     Head     35     Married     Stockman on Farm     BDF. Clophill.²
     Joseph's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Joseph Ashby     Son     ---     5     ---     BDF. Clophill.²

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Lammas, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Lomas     Head     45     Married     General Labourer on Estate     BDF. Clophill.³
     Joseph's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Joseph Lomas     Son     15     Single     Farm labourer     BDF. Clophill.³
     
World War One
Joseph Lomas

KILLED IN ACTION - 27th JULY 1917 - AGED 21


BORN IN CLOPHILL IN 1894.

PRIVATE 200626. 5TH BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

ENLISTED .

COMMEMORATED IN JERUSALEM MEMORIAL, ISRAEL.


In 1911 Joseph lived in Back Street with his parents William and Sarah (nee Smith, born in Haynes.) His parents had had 13 children, 11 of whom had survived. His 10 siblings still lived at home. His father was a labourer and Joseph a farm labourer. By the time of Joseph's death Sarah alone was listed as his next of kin. Joseph served with his brother Jack, who survived the War.⁴

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁵

     Caroline Lomas, daughter of William Lammas and Sarah Ann Smith, was born in Haynes, Bedfordshire, in 1897, her Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1897.¹

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Ashby, at West End, Haynes, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Ashby     Head     35     Married     Stockman on Farm     BDF. Clophill.²
     Caroline's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Carrey Ashby     Daughter     ---     4     ---     BDF. Haynes.²

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Lammas, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Lomas     Head     45     Married     General Labourer on Estate     BDF. Clophill.³
     Caroline's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Caroline Lomas     Daughter     14     ---     Hat Machinist     BDF. Haynes.³

          The U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales of 29 September 1939 listed her with William Lammas, at 12 Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as - William Lammas;     DoB - 27 January 1866     Male     Forester - Heavy Worker     Widower.⁴

     Caroline's entry for the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales was recorded as -
          Caroline Lammas;     DoB - 4 February 1896     Female     Hat Machinist     Single.⁵

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁶

     May Lummas, daughter of William Lammas and Sarah Ann Smith, was born in Haynes, Bedfordshire, in 1898, her Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1898.¹

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Ashby, at West End, Haynes, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Ashby     Head     35     Married     Stockman on Farm     BDF. Clophill.²
     May's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          May Ashby     Daughter     ---     3     ---     BDF. Haynes.²

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Lammas, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Lomas     Head     45     Married     General Labourer on Estate     BDF. Clophill.³
     May's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          May Lomas     Daughter     13     ---     School     BDF. Haynes.³

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁴

     Annie Lummas, daughter of William Lammas and Sarah Ann Smith, was born in Haynes, Bedfordshire, in 1899, her Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1899.¹

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Ashby, at West End, Haynes, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Ashby     Head     35     Married     Stockman on Farm     BDF. Clophill.²
     Annie's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Annie Ashby     Daughter     ---     1     ---     BDF. Haynes.²

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Lammas, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Lomas     Head     45     Married     General Labourer on Estate     BDF. Clophill.³
     Annie's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Annie Lomas     Daughter     11     ---     School     BDF. Haynes.³

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁴

     George Lammas, son of William Lammas and Sarah Ann Smith, was born in Clophill, Bedfordshire, in 1901, his Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1901.¹

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Lammas, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Lomas     Head     45     Married     General Labourer on Estate     BDF. Clophill.²
     George's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          George Lomas     Son     9     ---     ---     BDF. Clophill.²

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.³

     Alfred Lammas, son of William Lammas and Sarah Ann Smith, was born in Clophill, Bedfordshire, in 1903, his Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1903.¹

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Lammas, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Lomas     Head     45     Married     General Labourer on Estate     BDF. Clophill.²
     Alfred's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Alfred Lomas     Son     8     ---     ---     BDF. Clophill.²

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.³

     Alice Lomas, daughter of William Lammas and Sarah Ann Smith, was born in Clophill, Bedfordshire, in 1909, her Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1909.¹

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Lammas, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Lomas     Head     45     Married     General Labourer on Estate     BDF. Clophill.²
     Alice's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Alice Lomas     Daughter     1     ---     ---     BDF. Clophill.²

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.³

     Mary Lomas, daughter of William Lammas and Sarah Ann Smith, was born in Clophill, Bedfordshire, in 1911, her Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1911.¹

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Lammas, at Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          William Lomas     Head     45     Married     General Labourer on Estate     BDF. Clophill.²
     Mary's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Lomas     Daughter     3m     ---     ---     BDF. Clophill.²

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.³

     John Edward Lomas, son of William Lammas and Sarah Ann Smith, was born in Bedfordshire in 1894, his Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1894.¹

     John Edward Lomas, son of William Lammas and Sarah Ann Smith, died in 1896 in Bedfordshire.²

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.³

     James Lammas, son of James Lomas and Salome Evans, was born in Alfreton, Derbyshire, in 1876, his Birth was Registered at the Belper Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1876.¹

     James Lammas, son of James Lomas and Salome Evans, died in 1877 in Alfreton, Derbyshire, his Death was Registered at the Belper Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1877.²

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.³

     George Henry Walters was born in Linton Heath, Leicestershire, on Friday, 15 December 1876.^1,2


     George Henry Walters was married to Lucy Ashby Lammas, daughter of James Lomas and Salome Evans, in Derbyshire in 1899.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Belper Registration District in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1899.³

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, George was recorded as the Head of the Household at Pentrich Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Lucy Ashby Waltersand his brother German Walters, aged 28 years,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; George Walters     Head     Married     24     Hewer of Coal     LEI. Linton Heath.⁴
          ; Lucy Walters     Wife     Married     21     ---     DBY. Greenhill Lane.⁴

          In the 1911 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1911, George was recorded as the Head of the Household at The Green, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Lucy Ashby Walters, Esther Annie Walters, Albert Edward Walters, Ida May Walters, Horace Randall Walters, Sarah Salome Walters and Minnie Waltersplus 2 male Colliery visitors,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; George Walters     Head     34     Married     Hewer, Coal Miner     LEI. Linton Heath.⁵
          ; Lucy Walters     Wife     31     Married 11 years, (Children born alive: Born: 7. Living: 6. Died: 1.)     ---     DBY. Swanwick.⁵
          ; Esther Annie Walters     Daughter     9     ---     ---     DBY. Swanwick.⁵
          ; Albert Edward Walters     Son     8     ---     ---     DBY. Swanwick.⁵
          ; Ida May Walters     Daughter     7     ---     ---     DBY. Swanwick.⁵
          ; Horace Randall Walters     Son     5     ---     ---     DBY. Swanwick.⁵
          ; Sarah Salome Walters     Daughter     3     ---     ---     DBY. Swanwick.⁵
          ; Minnie Walters     Daughter     2     ---     ---     DBY. Swanwick.⁵

          In the UK 1939 Registration, held on 29 September 1939, George Henry Walters was recorded as the first person in the 4 person Household at 9 Palmer Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire. Also in the Household were Lucy Ashby Walters plus 1 officially closed record,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; George H. Walters;     DoB - 15 December 1876     Male     Colliery Hewer, Heavy Worker     Married.⁶
          ; Lucy Walters;     DoB - 16 October 1880     Female     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Married.⁷

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁸

     Maud Lamas was born in Bedfordshire on Saturday, 20 April 1918, her Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1918.¹

          The U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales of 29 September 1939 listed her with William Lammas, at 12 Back Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as - William Lammas;     DoB - 27 January 1866     Male     Forester - Heavy Worker     Widower.²

     On 29 September 1939, Maud Lamas is Recorded as Maud Lammas.

     Maud's entry for the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales was recorded as -
          Maud Lammas;     DoB - 20 April 1918     Female     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Single.³

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁴

     Emily Stevens, daughter of William Stevens and Elizabeth Case, was born in Clophill, Bedfordshire, in 1863, her Birth was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1863.¹

     Emily Stevens, daughter of William Stevens and Elizabeth Case, was married to Allen Ashby, son of Allen Ashby and Mary Braybrook, in Clophill, Bedfordshire, in 1890.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Ampthill Registration District in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1890.²

     The 1891 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Allen Ashby, at Jacques Lane, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          Allen Ashby     Head     Married     32     Agricutural Labourer     BDF: Clophill.³
     Emily's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Emily Ashby     Wife     Married     27     ---     BDF: Clophill.³

     Emily Ashby was left a Widow on the Death of her husband, Allen, whose Death was Registered in the Ampthill Registration District, in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1900.⁴

     Emily is recorded as living alone on the U.K.Census of 31 March 1901 at The Strand, Clophill, Bedfordshire. This Census included Emily, as the only resident in the Household, as follows:
          Emily Ashby     Head     Widow     37     Home Industry     BDF. Clophill.⁵

     Emily is recorded as living alone on the U.K.Census of 2 April 1911 at High Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire. This Census included Emily, as the only resident in the Household, as follows:
          Emily Ashby     Head     47     Widow     None     Straw Hat Machinist (at Home)     BDF. Clophill.⁶

     Emily Ashby, daughter of William Stevens and Elizabeth Case, died in 1932 in Bedfordshire, her Death was Registered at the Wellingborough Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1932.⁷

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁸

     Joseph Ashby, son of Joseph Ashby and Lucy Hart, was born in Clophill, Bedfordshire, in 1824.


          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed him in the Household of Joseph Ashby, at Little Lane, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is listed as -
     Josh. Ashley     45     Ag. Lab.     Yes (Born in this County).¹
     Joseph's entry for the 1841 Census was recorded as -
          Josh. Ashley     17     ---     Yes (Born in this County.)¹

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.²

     Elizabeth Ashby, daughter of Joseph Ashby and Lucy Hart, was born in Clophill, Bedfordshire, in 1826.


          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed her in the Household of Joseph Ashby, at Little Lane, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is listed as -
     Josh. Ashley     45     Ag. Lab.     Yes (Born in this County).¹
     Elizabeth's entry for the 1841 Census was recorded as -
          Elizabeth Ashley     15     ---     Yes (Born in this County.)¹

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.²

     Allen Ashby, son of Joseph Ashby and Lucy Hart, was born in Clophill, Bedfordshire, in 1830.


          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed him in the Household of Joseph Ashby, at Little Lane, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is listed as -
     Josh. Ashley     45     Ag. Lab.     Yes (Born in this County).¹
     Allen's entry for the 1841 Census was recorded as -
          Allen Ashley     15     ---     Yes (Born in this County.)¹

     The 1851 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Joseph Ashby, at Little Lane, Clophill, Bedfordshire, who is recorded as -
          Josh. Ashby     Head     Married     61     Ag. Lab.     BDF. Lidlington.²
     Allen's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Allen Ashby     Son     Unmarried     21     Agricultural Labourer     BDF: Clophill.²

     Allen Ashby, son of Joseph Ashby and Lucy Hart, was married to Mary Braybrook in Clophill, Bedfordshire, in 1851.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Ampthill Registration District in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1851.³

          In the 1861 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 7 April 1861, Allen was recorded as the Head of the Household at 7 Little Lane, Clophill, Bedfordshire, also in the Household were Mary Ashby, Mary Ann Ashby and Allen Ashby,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Allen Ashby     Head     Married     31     Agricultural Labourer     BDF: Clophill.⁴
          ; Mary Ashby     Wife     Married     31     Straw Plaiter     BDF: Clophill.⁴
          ; Mary Ann Ashby     Daughter     ---     9     Straw Plaiter     BDF: Clophill.⁴
          ; Allen Ashby     Son     ---     2     Scholar:TAB:]BDF: Clophill.⁴

          In the 1871 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1871, Allen was recorded as the Head of the Household at Strand Houses, Mill Lane, Clophill, Bedfordshire, also in the Household were Mary Ashby, Mary Ann Ashby, Allen Ashby and Elizabeth Ashby,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Allen Ashby     Head     Married     41     Agricultural Labourer     BDF: Clophill.⁵
          ; Mary Ashby     Wife     Married     41     Straw Plaiter     BDF: Clophill.⁵
          ; Mary Ann Ashby     Daughter     Unmarried     18     Straw Plaiter     BDF: Clophill.⁵
          ; Allen Ashby     Son     ---     12     Agricultural labourer     BDF: Clophill.⁵
          ; Elizabeth Ashby     Daughter     ---     6     Straw Plaiter     BDF: Clophill.⁵

          In the 1881 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 3 April 1881, Allen was recorded as the Head of the Household at Strand, Mill Lane, Clophill, Bedfordshire, also in the Household were Mary Ashby and Elizabeth Ashby plus Sophia Page, a Visitor, Single; Sewer (Straw Hat),
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Allen Ashby     Head     Married     50     Farm Labourer     BDF: Clophill.⁶
          ; Mary Ashby     Wife     Married     50     ---     BDF: Clophill.⁶
          ; Elizabeth Ashby     Daughter     Single     16     Sewer (Straw Hat)     BDF: Clophill.⁶

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, Allen was recorded as the Head of the Household at The Strand, Mill Lane, Clophill, Bedfordshire, also in the Household was Mary Ashby,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Allen Ashby     Head     Married     60     Agricutural Labourer     BDF: Clophill.⁷
          ; Mary Ashby     Wife     Married     60     ---     BDF: Clophill.⁷

     Allen Ashby, son of Joseph Ashby and Lucy Hart, died in 1897 in Clophill, Bedfordshire, his Death was Registered at the Ampthill Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1897, He was survived by his wife, Mary.⁸

     Following the usual Genealogical practice regarding the recording of persons Surnames, with this family I have attempted to use the Surname that the person was first Registered with at the Birth or Baptism. Subsequent changes to their Surname by choice; by Marriage or by mis-transcription are used in the events in order that other researchers might find it easier to locate in the records on-line.⁹