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Alexander Fryer

#34901, b. about 1909
Last Edited=19 Jan 2024
     Alexander Fryer was born about 1909 in Canada. He was the son of Alexander Coulson Fryer and Catherine Scott. In the census of 1 June 1911 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, he was listed as the son of Alexander Coulson Fryer.1 In the census of 1916 in Hornby Street, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, he was listed as the son of Alexander Coulson Fryer.2

Sources of Information

  1. [S41913] Canada Census 1911 - 1 June 1911Saskatchuwen - 211 - 125.
  2. [S47018] Canada Census 1916Enumeration 17 Sub District 179 Page 41.

Mary Fryer

#34902, b. 1912, d. 1976
Last Edited=19 Jan 2024
     Mary Fryer was born in 1912 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of Alexander Coulson Fryer and Catherine Scott. In the census of 1916 in Hornby Street, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, she was listed as the daughter of Alexander Coulson Fryer.2 Mary died in 1976 in Canada.3 Mary was buried in 1976 in Rosedale Cemetery, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.3

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1912/Q3 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 22 - mother Scott.
  2. [S47018] Canada Census 1916Enumeration 17 Sub District 179 Page 41.
  3. [S7] Ancestry.com - Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current.

Lilian Fryer

#34903, b. 25 June 1884, d. 1884
Last Edited=15 Feb 2024
     Lilian died in 1884 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1 She was born on 25 June 1884 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.2,3 She was the daughter of Joseph Fryer and Mary Ann Coulson.

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1884/Q3 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 65 - age 0.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1884/Q3 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 134 - mother Coulson.
  3. [S357] E-mail and spreadsheet from Cathleen Lohnes née Fryer Guild member in Australia.

Joseph Henry Fryer

#34904, b. 14 October 1872, d. 1882
Last Edited=15 Feb 2024
     Joseph Henry Fryer was born on 14 October 1872 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of Joseph Fryer and Mary Ann Coulson. Joseph died in 1882 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.3

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1872/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 180 - mother Coulson.
  2. [S357] E-mail and spreadsheet from Cathleen Lohnes née Fryer Guild member in Australia.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1882/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 73 - age 6.

Geoffrey Smith

#34905
Last Edited=21 Jan 2024
     Geoffrey Smith married Olive Needham, daughter of Joseph William Needham and Nora Greathead, in 1953 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.1

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1953/Q4 West Hartlepool Volume 1a Page 1973.

Margaret Ann Fryer

#34906, b. 30 December 1870, d. 1880
Last Edited=15 Feb 2024
     Margaret Ann Fryer was born on 30 December 1870 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was the twin of John Joseph.1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Fryer and Mary Ann Coulson. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Tirainson Street, Stranton, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Fryer.3 Margaret died in 1880 in Cockermouth, Cumbria, England.4

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1871/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 155 - mother Coulson.
  2. [S357] E-mail and spreadsheet from Cathleen Lohnes née Fryer Guild member in Australia.
  3. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4920 Folio 55 Page 29.
  4. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1871/Q3 Cockermouth Volume 10b Page 354.

John Joseph Fryer

#34907, b. 30 December 1870, d. 1871
Last Edited=15 Feb 2024
     John Joseph Fryer was born on 30 December 1870 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was the twin of Margaret.1,2 He was the son of Joseph Fryer and Mary Ann Coulson. John died in 1871 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.3

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1871/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 155 - mother Coulson.
  2. [S357] E-mail and spreadsheet from Cathleen Lohnes née Fryer Guild member in Australia.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1871/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 114 - age 0.

James William Ward

#34908, b. about 1879, d. 12 January 1950
Last Edited=21 Jan 2024
     James William Ward was born about 1879 in Darlington, Durham, England. He married Margaret Fryer, daughter of Joseph Fryer and Mary Ann Coulson, in 1903 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1 In the census of 2 April 1911 in School House, The Priory, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the brother in law of John Henry Davey James was a carpenter living with his wife and two children with his brother in law John Davey, wife and four children.2 James died on 12 January 1950 in 565 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.3 His estate was probated on 21 October 1950 Administration papers were issued in Birmingham. His effects were valued at £1.060 6s 3d.3

Children of James William Ward and Margaret Fryer

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1903/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 264.
  2. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 rg14_16090_0411_03.
  3. [S7] Ancestry.com - England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995.

William Ward

#34909, b. 1904
Last Edited=21 Jan 2024
     William Ward was born in 1904 in Byker, Northumberland, England.1 He was the son of James William Ward and Margaret Fryer. In the census of 2 April 1911 in School House, The Priory, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the son of James Ward.2

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1904/Q1 Newcastle upon Tyne Volume 10b Page 177 - mother Fryer.
  2. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 rg14_16090_0411_03.

Ernest Ward

#34910, b. 1906
Last Edited=21 Jan 2024
     Ernest Ward was born in 1906 in Byker, Northumberland, England.1 He was the son of James William Ward and Margaret Fryer. In the census of 2 April 1911 in School House, The Priory, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the son of James Ward.2

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1906/Q1 Newcastle upon Tyne Volume 10b Page 162 - mother Fryer.
  2. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 rg14_16090_0411_03.

John Henry Davey

#34911, b. 1881, d. 28 August 1967
Last Edited=9 Jul 2025
     John Henry Davey was born in 1881 in Mutford, Suffolk, England.1 He married Susannah Fryer, daughter of Joseph Fryer and Mary Ann Coulson, in 1901 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.2 John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in School House, The Priory, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, John was a builders foreman living with his wife and four children. The household also consisted of his brother in law James Ward and his wife and two children. James was a carpenter.3 His wife Susannah died on 1963 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.4 John died on 28 August 1967 in East Birmingham Hospital, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, his usual address was 622 Church Road in Yardley.5,6 His estate was probated on 21 December 1967 in Birmingham to Ronald Davey a builder. His effects were valued at £5,107.6

Children of John Henry Davey and Susannah Fryer

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1881/Q2 Mutford Volume 4a Page 853.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1901/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 235.
  3. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 rg14_16090_0411_03.
  4. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1963/Q2 Birmingham Volume 9c Page 584 - age 81.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1967/Q3 Birmingham Volume 9c Page 26 - age 86.
  6. [S7] Ancestry.com - England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995.

Thomas James Davey

#34912, b. 13 April 1902, d. 18 February 1986
Last Edited=21 Jan 2024
     Thomas James Davey was born on 13 April 1902 in Stranton, Durham, England. He was the son of John Henry Davey and Susannah Fryer. In the census of 2 April 1911 in School House, The Priory, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Henry Davey.1 He married Hilda Caldecott in 1929 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read on 3, 13 and 17 March 1929.2,3 His wife Hilda died on 1980 in Warwickshire, England.4 Thomas died on 18 February 1986 in 29 Arden Road, Henley in Arden, Warwickshire, England, aged 83.5,6 His estate was probated on 14 April 1986 Administration papers were issued in Birmingham His effects did not ecxceed £40,000 in value.6

Sources of Information

  1. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 rg14_16090_0411_03.
  2. [S7] Ancestry.com - Birmingham, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1939.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1929/Q1 West Bromwich Volume 6b Page 1224.
  4. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1980/Q4 Warwick and Leamington Volume 31 Page 0460 - age 76.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1986/Q1 Mid Warwickshire Volume 31 Page 644 - age 83.
  6. [S7] Ancestry.com - England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995.

Reginald Davey

#34913, b. about 1904
Last Edited=21 Jan 2024
     Reginald Davey was born about 1904 in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England. He was the son of John Henry Davey and Susannah Fryer. In the census of 2 April 1911 in School House, The Priory, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Henry Davey.1

Sources of Information

  1. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 rg14_16090_0411_03.

John Henry Davey

#34914, b. about 1906
Last Edited=21 Jan 2024
     John Henry Davey was born about 1906 in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England. He was the son of John Henry Davey and Susannah Fryer. In the census of 2 April 1911 in School House, The Priory, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Henry Davey.1

Sources of Information

  1. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 rg14_16090_0411_03.

Margaret Davey

#34915, b. about 1909
Last Edited=21 Jan 2024
     Margaret Davey was born about 1909 in Cleadon, South Shields, Durham, England. She was the daughter of John Henry Davey and Susannah Fryer. In the census of 2 April 1911 in School House, The Priory, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Henry Davey.1

Sources of Information

  1. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 rg14_16090_0411_03.

Hilda Caldecott

#34916, b. 3 December 1903, d. 1980
Last Edited=21 Jan 2024
     Hilda Caldecott was born on 3 December 1903 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.1 She married Thomas James Davey, son of John Henry Davey and Susannah Fryer, in 1929 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read on 3, 13 and 17 March 1929.2,3 Hilda died in 1980 in Warwickshire, England.4

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1904/Q1 Wolverhampton Volume 6b Page 605.
  2. [S7] Ancestry.com - Birmingham, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1939.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1929/Q1 West Bromwich Volume 6b Page 1224.
  4. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1980/Q4 Warwick and Leamington Volume 31 Page 0460 - age 76.

Ada Cooper

#34917, b. about 1880
Last Edited=22 Jan 2024
     Ada Cooper was born about 1880 in Hartlepool, Durham, England. She married John Richard Fryer, son of Joseph Fryer and Mary Ann Coulson, in 1900 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 35 Uppingham Street, Stranton, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Richard Fryer.2

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1900/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 247.
  2. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4641 Folio 135 Page 43.

Esther Jane Owens

#34918, b. 1876
Last Edited=1 Feb 2024
     Esther Jane Owens was born in 1876 in Trimdon, Durham, England.1 She married George William Fryer, son of Joseph Fryer and Mary Ann Coulson, in 1897 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.2 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 16 Talbot Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George William Fryer.3 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 15 Aldboro Street, Blyth, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the wife of George William Fryer.4 Esther sailed from Liverpool on 18 August 1920 bound for Quebec in Canada on board the ship Prinz Friedrick Wilhelm with her children to meet her husband who had travelled out earlier that year in May.5 In the census of 1 June 1921 in 66 Annette Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she was listed as the wife of George William Fryer.6

Children of Esther Jane Owens and George William Fryer

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1876/Q1 Stockton Volume 10a Page 123.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1897/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 185.
  3. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4639 Folio 113 Page 31.
  4. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 rg14_30824_0377_03.
  5. [S7] Ancestry.com - Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935.
  6. [S41923] Canada Census 1921 - 1 June 1921RG31 - 145 - 42.

Elsie Fryer

#34919, b. 1899
Last Edited=22 Jan 2024
     Elsie Fryer was born in 1899 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of George William Fryer and Esther Jane Owens. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 16 Talbot Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George William Fryer.2 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 15 Aldboro Street, Blyth, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the daughter of George William Fryer.3 Esther sailed from Liverpool on 18 August 1920 bound for Quebec in Canada on board the ship Prinz Friedrick Wilhelm with her children to meet her husband who had travelled out earlier that year in May Elsie was a weaver.4 In the census of 1 June 1921 in 66 Annette Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she was listed as the daughter of George William Fryer Elsie was an operator.5

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1899/Q3 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 115 - mother Owens.
  2. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4639 Folio 113 Page 31.
  3. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 rg14_30824_0377_03.
  4. [S7] Ancestry.com - Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935.
  5. [S41923] Canada Census 1921 - 1 June 1921RG31 - 145 - 42.

George William Fryer

#34920, b. 1904
Last Edited=22 Jan 2024
     George William Fryer was born in 1904 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England, sometimes referred to as Willie by his family.1 He was the son of George William Fryer and Esther Jane Owens. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 15 Aldboro Street, Blyth, Northumberland, England, he was listed as the son of George William Fryer.2 Esther sailed from Liverpool on 18 August 1920 bound for Quebec in Canada on board the ship Prinz Friedrick Wilhelm with her children to meet her husband who had travelled out earlier that year in May George was a bricklayer.3 In the census of 1 June 1921 in 66 Annette Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he was listed as the son of George William Fryer George was a clerk.4

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1904/Q1 Newcastle T Volume 10b Page 151 - mother Owens.
  2. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 rg14_30824_0377_03.
  3. [S7] Ancestry.com - Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935.
  4. [S41923] Canada Census 1921 - 1 June 1921RG31 - 145 - 42.

Rosa Fryer

#34921, b. 1909
Last Edited=22 Jan 2024
     Rosa Fryer was born in 1909 in Hebburn on Lyne, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of George William Fryer and Esther Jane Owens. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 15 Aldboro Street, Blyth, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the daughter of George William Fryer.2 Esther sailed from Liverpool on 18 August 1920 bound for Quebec in Canada on board the ship Prinz Friedrick Wilhelm with her children to meet her husband who had travelled out earlier that year in May.3 In the census of 1 June 1921 in 66 Annette Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she was listed as the daughter of George William Fryer.4 In the census of 1 June 1931 in 44 Melville Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she was listed as the daughter of George William Fryer Rose was a reeler.5

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1909/Q2 South Shields Volume 10a Page 1019 - mother Owens.
  2. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 rg14_30824_0377_03.
  3. [S7] Ancestry.com - Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935.
  4. [S41923] Canada Census 1921 - 1 June 1921RG31 - 145 - 42.
  5. [S41924] Canada Census 1931 - 1 June 1931Toronto Sub 0017.

Robert Vincent Fryer

#34922, b. 1919
Last Edited=22 Jan 2024
     Robert Vincent Fryer was born in 1919 in North Bierley, Durham, England.1 He was the son of George William Fryer and Esther Jane Owens. Esther sailed from Liverpool on 18 August 1920 bound for Quebec in Canada on board the ship Prinz Friedrick Wilhelm with her children to meet her husband who had travelled out earlier that year in May.2 In the census of 1 June 1921 in 66 Annette Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he was listed as the son of George William Fryer.3 In the census of 1 June 1931 in 44 Melville Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he was listed as the son of George William Fryer.4

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1919/Q2 North Bierley Volume 9b Page 21 - mother Owens.
  2. [S7] Ancestry.com - Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935.
  3. [S41923] Canada Census 1921 - 1 June 1921RG31 - 145 - 42.
  4. [S41924] Canada Census 1931 - 1 June 1931Toronto Sub 0017.

Irene Fryer

#34923, b. 1913
Last Edited=22 Jan 2024
     Irene Fryer was born in 1913 in Tynemouth, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of George William Fryer and Esther Jane Owens. Esther sailed from Liverpool on 18 August 1920 bound for Quebec in Canada on board the ship Prinz Friedrick Wilhelm with her children to meet her husband who had travelled out earlier that year in May.2 In the census of 1 June 1931 in 44 Melville Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she was listed as the daughter of George William Fryer Irene was a packer.3

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1913/Q4 Tynemouth Volume 10b Page 621 - mother Owens.
  2. [S7] Ancestry.com - Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935.
  3. [S41924] Canada Census 1931 - 1 June 1931Toronto Sub 0017.

Lily Fryer

#34924, b. 1911
Last Edited=22 Jan 2024
     Lily Fryer was born in 1911 in Blythe, Northumberland, England.1 She was the daughter of George William Fryer and Esther Jane Owens. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 15 Aldboro Street, Blyth, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the daughter of George William Fryer.2 Esther sailed from Liverpool on 18 August 1920 bound for Quebec in Canada on board the ship Prinz Friedrick Wilhelm with her children to meet her husband who had travelled out earlier that year in May.3 In the census of 1 June 1921 in 66 Annette Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she was listed as the daughter of George William Fryer.4 In the census of 1 June 1931 in 44 Melville Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she was listed as the daughter of George William Fryer Lilly was a packer.5

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1911/Q1 Tynemouth Volume 10b Page 322 - mother Owens.
  2. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 rg14_30824_0377_03.
  3. [S7] Ancestry.com - Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935.
  4. [S41923] Canada Census 1921 - 1 June 1921RG31 - 145 - 42.
  5. [S41924] Canada Census 1931 - 1 June 1931Toronto Sub 0017.

Joseph Fryer

#34925, b. 1901, d. 1906
Last Edited=22 Jan 2024
     Joseph Fryer was born in 1901 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1 He was the son of George William Fryer and Esther Jane Owens. Joseph died in 1906 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.2

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1901/Q3 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 92 - mother Owens.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1906/Q1 Newcastle T Volume 10b Page 118 - age 4.