Ernest Banthorpe
#29876, b. about 1909
Last Edited=2 Jun 2013
Ernest Banthorpe was born about 1909 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.1 He was the son of Frederick Banthorpe and Sarah Newson. In the census of 2 April 1911 in College Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of Frederick Banthorpe.2
Kate Thorndyke
#29877, b. 1886, d. 1951
Last Edited=3 Jun 2013
Kate Thorndyke was born in 1886 in Hoxne, Suffolk, England.1 She married Albert John Banthorpe, son of William Banthorp and Emma Garnham, in 1912 in Hoxne, Suffolk, England.2 Her husband Albert died on 1927 in Hoxne, Suffolk, England.3 Kate died in 1951 in Blyth, Suffolk, England.4
Children of Kate Thorndyke and Albert John Banthorpe
- William George Banthorpe b. 24 Jun 1917, d. May 1987
- Edna F Banthorpe b. 1920
William George Banthorpe
#29878, b. 24 June 1917, d. May 1987
Last Edited=3 Jun 2013
William George Banthorpe was born on 24 June 1917 in Hoxne, Suffolk, England.1,2 He was the son of Albert John Banthorpe and Kate Thorndyke. William died in May 1987 in Hoxne, Suffolk, England, aged 69.3
Edna F Banthorpe
#29879, b. 1920
Last Edited=3 Jun 2013
Edna F Banthorpe was born in 1920 in Hoxne, Suffolk, England.1 She was the daughter of Albert John Banthorpe and Kate Thorndyke.
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1920/Q4 Hartismere Volume 4a Page 1777.
William Shortland
#29880, b. 1854, d. 6 February 1922
Last Edited=3 Jun 2013
William Shortland was born in 1854 in Weedon, Northamptonshire, England.1,2 He married Mary Ann Thompson in 1874 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.3,4 William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Dennington Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, William was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and four children.5 His wife Mary died on 14 March 1912 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.3,6 William died on 6 February 1922 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.3,7
Children of William Shortland and Mary Ann Thompson
- Alice Ellen Shortland+ b. 1877, d. 1963
- Florence Shortland b. 1880, d. 1950
- Albert Shortland b. 1882, d. 10 Aug 1918
- Frederick Samuel Shortland b. 1886, d. 3 Jan 1915
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1854/Q2 Daventry Volume 3b Page 85.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S29901] E-mails between Simon Last and Jan Cooper from 3 March 2011.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1874/Q4 Barnsley Volume 9c Page 267.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1479 Folio 114 Page 14.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1912/Q1 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 1230 age 59.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1922/Q1 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 1573 age 67.
Mary Ann Thompson1
#29881, b. about 1853, d. 14 March 1912
Last Edited=3 Jun 2013
Mary Ann Thompson was born about 1853 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.1 She married William Shortland in 1874 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.1,2 William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Dennington Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, William was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and four children.3 Mary died on 14 March 1912 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.1,4
Children of Mary Ann Thompson and William Shortland
- Alice Ellen Shortland+1 b. 1877, d. 1963
- Florence Shortland b. 1880, d. 1950
- Albert Shortland b. 1882, d. 10 Aug 1918
- Frederick Samuel Shortland b. 1886, d. 3 Jan 1915
Florence Shortland
#29882, b. 1880, d. 1950
Last Edited=3 Jun 2013
Florence Shortland was born in 1880 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.1,2 She was the daughter of William Shortland and Mary Ann Thompson. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Dennington Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Shortland Florence was a scholar.3 She married George Last, son of William Last and Mary Ann Todd, on 26 December 1905 in St Nicholas, Plomesgate, Suffolk, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John and Alice Banthorpe.4,5 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Mill Green, Wickham Market, Parham, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of George Last.6 Florence died in 1950 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.7
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1880/Q4 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 721.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1479 Folio 114 Page 14.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1905/Q4 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 2078.
- [S29901] E-mails between Simon Last and Jan Cooper from 3 March 2011.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 10916 RG78 Piece 589 Registration District 215 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 10 Schedule Number 32.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1950/Q3 Blyth Volume 4b Page 551 age 69.
Albert Shortland 
#29883, b. 1882, d. 10 August 1918
Last Edited=5 Mar 2018
Albert Shortland was born in 1882 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.1,2 He was the son of William Shortland and Mary Ann Thompson. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Dennington Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of William Shortland Albert was a scholar.3 Albert died on 10 August 1918 in France he was Lance Corporal T/16878 in Royal Army Service Corps and has no known grave.4
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1882/Q4 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 773.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1479 Folio 114 Page 14.
- [S29901] E-mails between Simon Last and Jan Cooper from 3 March 2011 Framlingham War Memorial by Simon Last.
Frederick Samuel Shortland 
#29884, b. 1886, d. 3 January 1915
Last Edited=5 Mar 2018
Frederick Samuel Shortland was born in 1886 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.1,2 He was the son of William Shortland and Mary Ann Thompson. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Dennington Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of William Shortland Fred was a scholar.3 Frederick died on 3 January 1915 in Le-Gheer, France, he was Private 8867 in 2nd Battalion Essex Regiment.4,5 Frederick was buried in Calvaire (Essex) Military Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium.4,5
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1886/Q1 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 881.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1479 Folio 114 Page 14.
- [S29901] E-mails between Simon Last and Jan Cooper from 3 March 2011 Framlingham weekly news 23 January 1915 and Framlingham War Memorial by Simon Last.
- [S40021] Commonwealth Graves website.
George Last
#29885, b. 1877, d. 2 January 1962
Last Edited=3 Jun 2013
George Last was born in 1877 in Plomesgate, Suffolk, England.1 He was the son of William Last and Mary Ann Todd.2 In the census of 5 April 1891 in North Green, Parham, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of William Last George was a stockman.3 He married Florence Shortland, daughter of William Shortland and Mary Ann Thompson, on 26 December 1905 in St Nicholas, Plomesgate, Suffolk, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John and Alice Banthorpe.4,2 George was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Mill Green, Wickham Market, Parham, Suffolk, England, George a farm labourer was living with his wife in their four roomed home.5 His wife Florence died on 1950 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.6 George died on 2 January 1962 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.2,7
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1877/Q1 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 759.
- [S29901] E-mails between Simon Last and Jan Cooper from 3 March 2011.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1479 Folio 142 Page 7.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1905/Q4 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 2078.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 10916 RG78 Piece 589 Registration District 215 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 10 Schedule Number 32.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1950/Q3 Blyth Volume 4b Page 551 age 69.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1962/Q1 Blyth Volume 4b Page 939 age 84.
William Last1
#29886, b. 3 May 1840, d. 5 December 1902
Last Edited=3 Jun 2013
William Last was born on 3 May 1840 in Parham, Suffolk, England.2,1,3 He married Mary Ann Todd in 1864 in Plomesgate, Suffolk, England.1,4 William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in North Green, Parham, Suffolk, England, William was an agricultural labourer and thatcher living with his wife and children.5 William died on 5 December 1902 in Parham, Suffolk, England, aged 62.1,6
Children of William Last and Mary Ann Todd
- William Last2 b. 1870
- Joseph Last+2 b. 3 Dec 1873, d. 1961
- Charles Last2 b. 1875
- George Last1 b. 1877, d. 2 Jan 1962
- Mary Ann Last2 b. 1878
- Kate L Last2 b. 1881
- Elizabeth Last2 b. 1884
Sources of Information
- [S29901] E-mails between Simon Last and Jan Cooper from 3 March 2011.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1840/Q1 Plomesgate Volume 12 Page 382.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1864/Q1 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 841.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1479 Folio 142 Page 7.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1902/Q4 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 578 age 62.
Augustus Robert Warner1
#29887, b. 14 August 1904, d. 1969
Last Edited=23 Jul 2013
Augustus Robert Warner was born on 14 August 1904 in Winston, Suffolk, England.2,1,3 He was the son of George Warner. He married Edith Rose Last, daughter of Joseph Last and Ellen Louise Dix, on 26 December 1935 in St Michael's, Framlingham, Suffolk, England.1,4
Two brothers married two sisters and a double wedding. The brides entered the church, escorted by their father, who gave them away. The newspaper article described both brides in detail. Their joint reception was at the Foresters' Hall where a large number of guests were present. The honeymoon was spent in Romford, Essex.1 Augustus died in 1969 in Deben, Suffolk, England.5,1

Children of Augustus Robert Warner and Edith Rose Last
- Evelyn R Warner+1 b. 1937
- Edward R Warner6 b. 1937
Sources of Information
- [S29901] E-mails between Simon Last and Jan Cooper from 3 March 2011.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1904/Q3 Bosmere Volume 4a Page 1013.
- [S5] Jan's thoughts based on information from GRO or Parish record entries.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1935/Q4 Blyth Volume 4a Page 2875.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1969/Q2 Deben Volume 4b Page 2135 age 64.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1937/Q1 Deben Volume 4a Page 1517.
Edith Rose Last1
#29888, b. 4 December 1904, d. September 1978
Last Edited=23 Jul 2013
Edith Rose Last was born on 4 December 1904 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.2,3,4,1 She was the daughter of Joseph Last and Ellen Louise Dix. In the census of 2 April 1911 in Mill Green, Parham, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Last.5 She married Augustus Robert Warner, son of George Warner, on 26 December 1935 in St Michael's, Framlingham, Suffolk, England.1,6
Two brothers married two sisters and a double wedding. The brides entered the church, escorted by their father, who gave them away. The newspaper article described both brides in detail. Their joint reception was at the Foresters' Hall where a large number of guests were present. The honeymoon was spent in Romford, Essex.1 Her husband Augustus died on 1969 in Deben, Suffolk, England.7,1 Edith died in September 1978 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, aged 73.8

Children of Edith Rose Last and Augustus Robert Warner
- Evelyn R Warner+1 b. 1937
- Edward R Warner9 b. 1937
Sources of Information
- [S29901] E-mails between Simon Last and Jan Cooper from 3 March 2011.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1904/Q1 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 1125.
- [S5] Jan's thoughts based on information from GRO or Parish record entries.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 10916 RG78 Piece 589 Registration District 215 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 10 Schedule Number 22.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1935/Q4 Blyth Volume 4a Page 2875.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1969/Q2 Deben Volume 4b Page 2135 age 64.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - September 1978 Ipswich Volume 10 Page 2233.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1937/Q1 Deben Volume 4a Page 1517.
Mary Ann Todd1
#29889, b. 1844, d. 1911
Last Edited=3 Jun 2013
Mary Ann Todd was born in 1844 in Parham, Suffolk, England.1,2 She married William Last in 1864 in Plomesgate, Suffolk, England.1,3 In the census of 5 April 1891 in North Green, Parham, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of William Last.4 Her husband William died on 5 December 1902 in Parham, Suffolk, England, aged 62.1,5 Mary died in 1911 in Bosmere, Suffolk, England.1,6
Children of Mary Ann Todd and William Last
- William Last7 b. 1870
- Joseph Last+7 b. 3 Dec 1873, d. 1961
- Charles Last7 b. 1875
- George Last1 b. 1877, d. 2 Jan 1962
- Mary Ann Last7 b. 1878
- Kate L Last7 b. 1881
- Elizabeth Last7 b. 1884
Sources of Information
- [S29901] E-mails between Simon Last and Jan Cooper from 3 March 2011.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1844/Q4 Plomesgate Volume 12 Page 372.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1864/Q1 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 841.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1479 Folio 142 Page 7.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1902/Q4 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 578 age 62.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1911/Q4 Bosmere Volume 4a Page 980 age 68.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
William Last1
#29890, b. 1870
Last Edited=3 Jun 2013
William Last was born in 1870 in Parham, Suffolk, England.1,2 He was the son of William Last and Mary Ann Todd.1 In the census of 5 April 1891 in North Green, Parham, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of William Last William was an agricultural labourer and thatcher.3
Joseph Last1
#29891, b. 3 December 1873, d. 1961
Last Edited=2 Dec 2017
Joseph Last was born on 3 December 1873 in Parham, Suffolk, England.1,2,3 He was the son of William Last and Mary Ann Todd.1 In the census of 5 April 1891 in North Green, Parham, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of William Last Joseph was a stockman.4 He married Ellen Louise Dix on 24 October 1899 in Parham, Suffolk, England.5,3 Joseph was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Mill Green, Parham, Suffolk, England, Joseph was a farm labourer living with his wife and their children in their five roomed home.6 Joseph died in 1961 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.7
Children of Joseph Last and Ellen Louise Dix
- Helen Louise Last+1 b. 21 Sep 1900, d. Dec 1982
- Frances Muriel Last3 b. 1902, d. 1909
- Edith Rose Last+ b. 4 Dec 1904, d. Sep 1978
- Violet Last b. 7 Jul 1905, d. 18 Mar 1985
- Ruth Last3 b. 1907, d. 1907
- Charles Robert Last+3 b. 17 Nov 1908, d. 2 Aug 1988
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1874/Q1 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 679.
- [S29901] E-mails between Simon Last and Jan Cooper from 3 March 2011.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1479 Folio 142 Page 7.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1899/Q4 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 2093.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 10916 RG78 Piece 589 Registration District 215 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 10 Schedule Number 22.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1961/Q3 Blyth Volume 4b Page 622 age 87.
Charles Last1
#29892, b. 1875
Last Edited=3 Jun 2013
Charles Last was born in 1875 in Parham, Suffolk, England.1,2 He was the son of William Last and Mary Ann Todd.1 In the census of 5 April 1891 in North Green, Parham, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of William Last Charles was a thatchers labourer.3
Mary Ann Last1
#29893, b. 1878
Last Edited=3 Jun 2013
Mary Ann Last was born in 1878 in Parham, Suffolk, England.1,2 She was the daughter of William Last and Mary Ann Todd.1 In the census of 5 April 1891 in North Green, Parham, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Last Mary was a scholar.3
Kate L Last1
#29894, b. 1881
Last Edited=3 Jun 2013
Kate L Last was born in 1881 in Parham, Suffolk, England.1,2 She was the daughter of William Last and Mary Ann Todd.1 In the census of 5 April 1891 in North Green, Parham, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Last Kate was a scholar.3
Elizabeth Last1
#29895, b. 1884
Last Edited=3 Jun 2013
Elizabeth Last was born in 1884 in Parham, Suffolk, England.1,2 She was the daughter of William Last and Mary Ann Todd.1 In the census of 5 April 1891 in North Green, Parham, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Last Elizabeth was a scholar.3
Ellen Louise Dix
#29896, b. 1878, d. 1967
Last Edited=2 Dec 2017
Ellen Louise Dix was born in 1878 in Parham, Suffolk, England, her father was James Holmes Dix.1,2 She married Joseph Last, son of William Last and Mary Ann Todd, on 24 October 1899 in Parham, Suffolk, England.3,2 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Mill Green, Parham, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Last.4 Her husband Joseph died on 1961 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.5 Ellen died in 1967 in Eye, Suffolk, England.6
Children of Ellen Louise Dix and Joseph Last
- Helen Louise Last+7 b. 21 Sep 1900, d. Dec 1982
- Frances Muriel Last2 b. 1902, d. 1909
- Edith Rose Last+ b. 4 Dec 1904, d. Sep 1978
- Violet Last b. 7 Jul 1905, d. 18 Mar 1985
- Ruth Last2 b. 1907, d. 1907
- Charles Robert Last+2 b. 17 Nov 1908, d. 2 Aug 1988
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1878/Q2 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 755.
- [S29901] E-mails between Simon Last and Jan Cooper from 3 March 2011.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1899/Q4 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 2093.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 10916 RG78 Piece 589 Registration District 215 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 10 Schedule Number 22.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1961/Q3 Blyth Volume 4b Page 622 age 87.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1967/Q4 Hartismere Volume 4b Page 981 age 90.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
Charles Robert Last1
#29897, b. 17 November 1908, d. 2 August 1988
Last Edited=23 Jul 2013
Charles Robert Last was born on 17 November 1908 in Parham, Suffolk, England.1,2 He was the son of Joseph Last and Ellen Louise Dix.1 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Mill Green, Parham, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Last.3 He married Doris Edith Crisp Sinclair in 1942 in Blyth, Suffolk, England.4 His wife Doris died on 1967 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.5 Charles died on 2 August 1988 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, aged 79.1,6
Child of Charles Robert Last and Doris Edith Crisp Sinclair
- Raymond Victor Last
Sources of Information
- [S29901] E-mails between Simon Last and Jan Cooper from 3 March 2011.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1908/Q4 Plomsgate Volume 4a Page 1020.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 10916 RG78 Piece 589 Registration District 215 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 10 Schedule Number 22.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1942/Q1 Blyth Volume 4a Page 3393.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1967/Q4 Blyth Volume 4b Page 930 age 53.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - August 1988 Norwich Volume 10 Page 1791 age 78.
Doris Edith Crisp Sinclair
#29898, b. 1914, d. 1967
Last Edited=23 Jul 2013
Doris Edith Crisp Sinclair was born in 1914 in Islington, London, England.1 She married Charles Robert Last, son of Joseph Last and Ellen Louise Dix, in 1942 in Blyth, Suffolk, England.2 Doris died in 1967 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.3
Child of Doris Edith Crisp Sinclair and Charles Robert Last
- Raymond Victor Last