Trunch Travellers
Those who were born in Trunch or lived in Trunch at one time and who later moved
elsewhere. See also trace and military spread sheets
Frank ALLARD born Trunch 1858. Father Stephen, blacksmith, mother Sophia
In 1891 was a tram car driver in Hackney, London, married to Julia from Eye Suffolk,
1901 wife Alice from Eye, Suffolk. 1901 Stage Carriage Driver 1911 tramway motor
man in Hackney Wife Julia Alice Giving birthplace as Cock/Calthorpe - mistakenly.
Walter ALLARD born 1857 Trunch, gamekeeper moved over the border to Suffolk in
late 1800s
William ALLEN born Trunch 1880 married Elizabeth from Cambs and in 1911 was a
grocer’s vanman in Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Alfred ALLISON born 1885 Trunch In 1901 aged 16 was boarding with Benjamin
Annison (50) born Norfolk - North Banningham? And his wife Sarah Ann Annison (60)
born Trunch Ben & Alfred working as coal miners. In Horton Northumberland. By
1911 back in Norfolk living with widowed mother Sarah Bullimore in Cromer working as
a stationary engineman
Harry ALLISON born 1879 Cromer, in Trunch in 1881 & 91 1911 in Wallsend,
Northumberland working as a furnace man
Robert Thomas ALLISON born Trunch 1882 1901 in navy 1911 married to Alice from
Knapton and living in Wheatley Yorkshire working as a building plant foreman
Sarah ALLISON working in cotton factory in Lancashire in 1861 - see below
Albert Richard AMISS born Norwich 1877 in Trunch in 1891 - father George publican
at New Inn 1901 married to Sarah from South Shields, Northumberland and living there
working as a sailor. 1911 a widower only 33, boarding in Corbridge Northumberland and
working as a postman.
BAKER family came from Hampshire to Suffolk and then to Trunch. Father was a
gardener and mother a grocer. Two of the children who were born in Suffolk moved
further afield. Herbert to work on the railways in Nottinghamshire and William as an
insurance agent in Cheshire.
James BARBER born in Trunch in 1822 was working as a tailor in Finsbury, London in
1851 with his wife Eliza from Southrepps. He had died by 1861 and Eliza was a widow
working as a dressmaker in Islington, London, with her son.
Harry BECKERSON born Trunch 1828, father labourer married Elizabeth. Police
sergeant and inspector in London in 1861-91
William BENNS born Trunch 1844 carpenter Moved around in Norfolk and Suffolk
working as a carpenter but in 1911 with wife Hannah in Nottingham but unemployed.
Thomas BIDWELL born in Swafield in 1822 farmed in Trunch for many years and in
1901 was staying with his daughter Frances and her husband Isaac Mawsor at Bowness
on Windermere in the Lake District. He died in 1903.
Timothy Coleman BLANCHFLOWER was in Trunch with his family in 1901 farming
at White House Farm. Before this he had a variety of occupations and moved around the
country. His wife came from Canada, so possibly he travelled there too. First married
July1868 Yarmouth Married again Jan 1911 and Sep 1916 in Norwich to Francis? Or
son? Died June 1931 Somerset
Francis BLOOM born Trunch 1858 worked as servant. In 1881 he was a footman at
Witton Hall in Norfolk. In 1891 butler in merchant’s house in Hove, Sussex, 1901 under
butler in a house in Rogate, Sussex, 1911 not married, butler in a cotton manufacturer’s
house in Farington, Lancashire
Frederick BLOOM born 1867 Thorpe Market in Trunch in 1871. In 1881 a servant - a
page, at Ely College in Cambridgeshire with Florence Worts from Trunch in the house of
Thomas Jarrett former vicar of Trunch. In 1891 footman in Stanstead, Hertfordshire. By
1901 married to Edith from Suffolk and working as a butler in Fritton, Suffolk. 1911
assistant overseer at Herringfleet Suffolk
Herbert BLOOM born 1871 Trunch worked as labourer in Norfolk until 1911 when
married to Eliza and working as a coal miner in Wallsend, Northumberland.
James BLOOM born Trimingham 1877. In Trunch in 1881 then worked in Norfolk as a
labourer. In 1901 working as a coal miner in Seaton Deleval, Northumberland, boarding
with a family from North Walsham & other local men. 1911 married & back in Norfolk
as agricultural labourer. Some children born in Suffolk a few years previously.
Walter BLOOM bornTrunch1876 in 1901 & 1911 working as cab driver in London
William BLOOM born 1842 Sidestrand/Overstrand In Trunch in 1851. In navy in 1861
and in 1871. Died before 1881 as wife Celia was a widow.
Henry BOULTER born Trunch 1891 in St Peter, Ramsgate Kent, working as caretaker,
married to Lucy A from Warwickshire, Hanbury Daughter Emma born 1884 in
Berks/Bucks Gt Coxwell In 1901 as coachman in Surrey.
James BOULTER born 1868 Trunch Worked as a labourer In 1901 married to Sarah
May from Northumberland and living in Cowpen working as a coal miner. In 1911 in
Blyth Northumberland working as a fisherman.
James BOULTER born 1878 Trunch in 1901 working in Kent as a scaffolder, with a
plumber from North Walsham. In 1911 married to Margaret from Ipswich and working as
a police constable in Chelsea, London.
James BRACKENBURY born Swafield 1829 in Trunch in 1841. In 1871 married to
Mary A from Fakenham 8, Quarry Row Seaton Delevel working as coal miner Wife as
school mistress. 1881 still mining in Northumberland 1891 In Newcastle plasterer’s
labourer. 1911 widower back in Horton, coal miner/stoneman aged 72. 1911 retired living
in Seaton with son - James Etheridge - son in law?
George Miles BUCK born in Trunch & in Trunch in 1851 & 61 with shop keeper father.
Went on to become a confectioner, moved around Norfolk, then to Lowestoft and in 1911
was in Bournemouth. His son Sidney was also a confectioner in Lowestoft.
Alfred BULLEN born 1879 Tunch in Royal Navy in Bighi Bay, Malta in 1901 but back
in Mundesley by 1911
John BULLEN born Trunch in 1825 in 1861 was in Middlesbrough working as joiner.
Wife Sarah, 34 born Mundesley, son William, 18, cabinet maker, born Mundesley, son
Alfred, 10, born Trunch. Also in household, 2 boarders, seamen, William Mizen from
Sussex and John Grey from Norwich. By 1871 Alfred was married so he stayed in
Middlesborough working as an engine fitter.
Thomas BULLEN born Trunch went to work as a joiner in Middlesborough and spent
his life there. First wife Catherine from Durham had died by 1901 second wife Sarah, he
was 73 she was 42. Still in Middlesborough in 1911.
Albert BULLEY born Trunch 1868 as Thomas in Trunch in 1871 with unmarried
mother Sarah & Thomas Fuller. In Trunch in 1881 as Albert. Married Anna from
Runham, Norfolk in 1899. In 11910 & 911 in Jarrow, Durham, working as a general
labourer in shipbuilding. 5 children in 2 rooms. Where was he in 1891?
William BULLEY born Trunch 1847. In Trunch in 1851? & 61. Where 71 & 81? Then
in 1891 married to Susan and working as a coachman in Devon.
See others in BULLEY notes
BURNETT
1911 110 Finnis Street Bethnal Green London 2 rooms
Thomas Henry Burnett h 26 married 3 years drayman at brewery born Trunch
Lily Burnett 24 1 child born Trunch
George Burnett 2 born Trunch
BUTTLE - see separate file
Edward CHAPMAN
born Trunch 1842 baker married Ann Rump in Durham in 1881 and Sunderland in 1891
William CHAPMAN born 1837 Trunch draper did well employing 8 in West Ham died
1906
James A CLARKE who was the son of Matthew Clarke farmer in Trunch and living in
Trunch in 1851 as millers apprentice. In 1861 in Lammas Hautbois Pava working as
miller with wife Hannah 22 born Buxton, son Herbert A, 4 months born Hevingham &
visitor Matilda Cole 19, from Hainford. Still there in 1891 Herbert was also miller,
daughters Elizabeth, 22 , Rosaline, 19, Ella 17 all born Lamas
Peter William CLARKE son of Matthew in Trunch 1841 & 51 and visiting in 1891.
Never married lived mostly in Lambeth in London and became a flour mill engineer
Alfred COLMAN born Trunch 1839 Labourer in Pockthorpe in Norwich in 1871 and
then with family in Gateshead, Durham in 1881
Henry COLMAN born Trunch 1850 later said born Norwich. In Stanhope, Durham
working as gardener in 1871 then as a limestone quarry man married Sarah Anne from
Durham until 1901
George COOPER who was in Trunch with his family in 1891 by 1911 was married to
Ellen from Norwich and living in Guiseborough Yorkshire working as an ironstone
miner, with 3 children.
Florence H COUZENS working in Trunch as a servant in 1911 in 1891 she was working
as a barmaid in London
George COVELL, born Worstead 1845, thatcher’s boy with the Gibbons in Trunch in
1861 but in 1871 married to Elizabeth (Barrass? 1868) from Northumberland and had a
son George Robert, working as a coal hewer. Living next door to father & mother and
other relatives. 1881 back in Smallburgh for 8 years by childrens birth places occupation not clear, with Eliz and more children. 1891 widower living in Benfieldside
Durham working as publican, with children George Robert, Ellen, William. Oct Dec
1893 married Matilda Isabella DUFFIN in Newcastle. 1901 census married to Mary S
(but ancestry says maybe Matilda Isabella) from Newcastle innkeeper of Queen Victoria
in Newbiggin Northumberland and several new children. 1911? George dead? What
happened to the 5 children under 16 that he had with Mary/Matilda? Well Edward, Rose,
Elizabeth & Sidney were living with Matilda COULSON born Newcastle 1875, in
Newbiggin. Matilda Covell married Andrew S Coulson Jul-Sep 1910 in Newcastle so
George must have died although I can’t find the death date. (NB there are 2 George
Covells born in Worstead about 1845 but this one fits in with parents and siblings, the 2
may have been cousins.)
Thomas W COVELL born in Trunch 1876 by 1901 living in Hadleigh Essex working as
a gardener - non-domestic In 1911 living in Hadleigh with wife Florence (from Aylsham)
of 4 years working as a foreman of steam rolling for Essex County Council
George CUTTING born 1880 Trunch moved to North Walsham then in 1911 a boarder
in Sunningdale Berkshire working as a joiner/builder.
Charles DIXON born in Trunch 1873 was a farm labourer in 1891 married Harriett
Elizabeth FULLER? Also from Trunch and in 1901 was in Bethnal Green, London & in
1911 in Walthamstow, Essex where he was a brewery labourer.
Ernest William DIXON born Trunch 1890 was also working in a brewery in Bethnal
Green in 1901
James Barber FLAXMAN born Felmingham 1846 in Trunch 1861, 81 & 91. Seems
went to Durham 1871 -81 as married in Durham? to Jemima from Wretton, Norfolk and 2
children born in Durham. As between censuses no idea of occupation.
Walter George FLAXMAN born Trunch 1881 was in Durham in 1911 working as a
coal miner.
Ellen FORREST born 1843 Stockport was a widow living on her own means with her 2
daughters at Trunch Hall in 1901. The 1861 census shows that she was married at 17 to
Charles aged 35 - a gentleman and they had a 9 month old daughter Ellen de Jersey,
living in Clifton Yorkshire. Then we find the family living in Guernsey in 1871 By1881
she was a widow aged 38. After she was widowed she seems to have travelled the
country with her daughters.
Albert Edward FRARY born Trunch 1888 and lived in Wright’s Loke, in 1911 was in
Askern & Sutton near Doncaster in Yorkshire, living in hut 8, of 8 with about 20 others,
working as a labourer in a colliery. He was one of the first workers in this colliery.
Askern was once a spa town Then in the early years of the 20th century the quest for coal
identified a good seam of coal near Askern. It was decided to access the coal from a mine
built above the village, and with the mine came the people to build it. As the mine opened
in 1911 the new village was built to house the workers and their families. This new
population was at odds with the well-to-do visitors. As the First World War started, the
death knell was sounded for Askern Spa and the spa visitors declined to no more than a
few regulars.
Once again Askern changed direction and became a thriving pit village, which welcomed
people from all over the country to work and live in the area, giving the town a mixed
background. The mine's coal was regarded as highest quality, and the opening of the
Coalite works confirmed Askern as a place of high employment and a pleasant
environment to live in. This however changed as the Coalite plant pushed more smoke
and fumes into the atmosphere.
Frederick James Frary born Trunch 1878 and living in Trunch in 1881 and 1891 but
working as a butler in Paddington in 1901 and in 1911 married and working as a
stockbroker’s clerk in London.
Jack Samuel FRARY born 4 Aug 1889 Trunch In Trunch 1891, 1901 in Gimingham
Went to US 1904 aged 15 1910 US census aged 21 resident in Seneca, Ontario, New
York Died 1954 aged 65
Whole family of FRARY on 1901 census in Gimingham went from Liverpool to New
York 21 April 1905.
Passenger list
John 36 farmer
Wife 40
Henry 18 farmer
Jack 16 farmer
Arthur 14 farmer
Maude 11
Edith 9
Ethel 8
Horace 5
Elsie 3
John FREEMAN who was living in Trunch in 1851 born Launceston Tasmania in 1843
In Bacton in 1861 with mother & father
father Whiteman - coastguard born Swanton Morley Norfolk.1800 died 1873 London
Mother Mary Campbell Weatherhead 1832 living at 54 Bishopgate St London owner of
Brigg Edward Lombe. Married in 1836 1847 in Launceston Tasmania
Can’t find John after 1861
George FREESTONE born Norwich, who was in Trunch in 1851 visiting grandparents
with his mother later lived and worked as an engine driver in St Pancras London. Two of
his sons also worked on the railway, while two others were playing card makers.
Austin William FULLER in 1901 married to Mary In Feltham Middlesex working as a
coach man
In 1911 Hounslow Heston Middlesex
Austin W 39 M gardener Trunch
Mary J 36 M 10years 3 children
Lewknor Oxfordshire
Richie 12 Bucks Wraysbury
Edward J
9 Feltham Middlesex
Winnifred A 7 Feltham Middlesex
Charles Henry FULLER born Trunch 1880, in 1901 brewery labourer in Bethnal
Green, London. Later married Mary Jane from Rye Sussex and in 1911 living in
Walthamstowe Essex with daughter Frances May still working in brewery
William FULLER born Trunch 1845 went to work as a fisherman in Grimsby and
married Sarah there. There in 1871, 81, & 91.
Albert Edmond GALL/GAUL born 1875 London, in Trunch with father William in
1891 Enlisted in Boer Wars in 1895 Married in 1905 died in 1912
William GALL born Marsham near Aylsham in 1839 then went to London to train as
Police Constable. Married & had children there. In Trunch 1891 as publican of the
Crown. Two sons who were in Trunch went back to London.
John GIBBONS born Trunch 1844 By 1881 married to Ann Maria and living in
Streatham in Surrey working as a carpenter. By 1911 had become a furniture dealer in
Wandsworth.
Walter GIBBONS born Trunch 1856 working as gamekeeper in 1891 in Wells, Norfolk.
Married a girl from Kent and in 1901 & 1911 living in Kent and a prosperous farmer.
1861
NEWCHURCH
LANCASHIRE
DOG PITS
GOWING Thomas Head M M 64 Cotton Factory Hand Norfolk - Buxton
GOWING Mary E Wife M F 48 Norfolk - Buxton
GOWING Matilda Dau - F 22 Cotton Factory Hand Norfolk - Buxton
GOWING Maria Dau - F 19 Cotton Factory Hand Norfolk - Southrepps
GOWING Eliza Dau - F 15 Cotton Factory Hand Norfolk - Trunch
GOWING Hannah Dau - F 13 Cotton Factory Hand Norfolk - Trunch
ALLISON Sarah Boardr U F 22 Cotton Factory Hand Norfolk - Trunch
CUTTING Sarah Boardr U F 19 Cotton Factory Hand Norfolk - Trunch
SELF Harriet Boardr U F 19 Cotton Factory Hand Norfolk - Trunch
Neighbours all cotton factory workers
The Lancashire cotton industry was at the height of a boom in 1860, with profits reaching 30% to
40% of capital invested, production higher than ever before and labour sought after. Some cotton
districts were advertising for and securing workers from Norfolk and other distant counties. The
boom was continuing early in 1861, but then prices of raw materials began to rise as markets for
manufactured goods contracted.
John GREENHILL born Ashford Kent 1830, married Sophia Primrose born Trunch
1832 then lived in Trunch. The children moved to various other parts of Britain including
Suffolk, London, Kent and Lancashire
John HALL born Trunch 1886 In 1901 was in the Ratcliff Boys Home in Stepney
London with hundreds of others. Seems to be an apprentice - ? Maker possibly
bootmaker? Both his parents had died by 1900, his brother George was in Trunch as a
boarder but he was 19 and John was only 15. It looks as though it was a Dr Barnardo’s
Home where children were taught technical skills. (see link below) I haven’t found out
what happened to John afterwards although there is a Victor John Hall from Norwich in
the Salvation Army Hostel in the Mile End Road London in 1911 working as a Post
Office Linesman.
http://www.childrenshomes.org.uk/StepneyDB/
Harry Butcher/Charles HANKS
Born Malemsbury Wiltshire 1861 F Thomas 30 July 1895 married Caroline Burton Pye
from Trunch had 2 children She died 1898 Married again Elizabeth He died 1928
Elizabeth LARKE BORN 1846 TRUNCH
1871 SUFFOLK VILLA LANGLEY BURRELL WILTSHIRE
GOODALL William Head M M 59 Clrgymn Chplain Union Workhse Somerset - Bath
GOODALL Eliza Wife M F 51 Overseas - British - France Tours Described as British
Subject
TUKE Francis Nephew - M 9 Scholar Middlesex - Chiswick
LARKE Elizabeth Servnt U F 24 Housemaid Domestic Serv Norfolk - Trunch
LANGRIDGE Fanny Servnt U F 23 Cook Hampshire - Holdenhu
1901 Working as cook in Upton Park Bucks.
1911 Never married working as a cook in the home of a retired army colonel at Upton
Park in Slough, Buckinghamshire. Same family as in 1901
Matthew LARKE born Trunch 1848. Left to work as a gardener in Northumberland in
1871 and married a woman from Warwickshire, had 5 children and stayed in the North
East until at least 1911.
Samuel LARKE BORN TRUNCH 1840
1871 South Crosland Yorkshire with wife and children working as coachman. Looks as
though was in Norwich 7 years earlier where daughter was born.
1881 Almondbury Yorkshire
1891 TAYLOR HILL ALMONDBURY WEST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
LARKE Samuel Head M M 51 Coachman Norfolk - LARKE Mary Wife M F 49 Norfolk - LARKE Alice M Dau S F 20 Woollen Weaver(Em'ee) West Riding of Yorkshire Netherton
LARKE Laura E Dau S F 15 Worsted Finisher(Em'ee) West Riding of Yorkshire Netherton
LARKE Herburt S Son - M 11 Scholar West Riding of Yorkshire - Almondbury
LARKE George Son - M 7 Scholar West Riding of Yorkshire - Almondbury
1901 Almondbury - a widower
Eliza MARTINS born in Trunch in 1850 to James Martin, the blacksmith
and his wife Jane, nee Gibbons. In early 1871 she was a servant in
Hampstead, London and in late 1871 she married John Pigney, a carpenter,
in London. They went on to have 7 children, but by 1891 Eliza was a widow
working as a char woman in Fulham, London. She died aged 90, in
Edmonton, London in 1840. Moving to work as house servants was quite
common in the 19th. Century and several women in service in Trunch had
come from outside the village.
Emma MARTINS born Trunch 1841 in St Pancras London in 1871 in James Primroses’
house down as a visitor occupation - cook.
1881 Emma Martin 37 invalid from Norfolk in Marylebone new hospital for women
Robert Martin MARTINS born Trunch 1842 moved to East Ardsley in
Yorkshire and worked there as a carpenter in the Blast Furnace (opened
1868) from 1871 - 1911. He was there when this tragedy occurred.
On Friday, August 28, 1908 the villagers of East Ardsley were in mourning.
Just before 10am at the village's iron works, five men died and 13 were injured when the
bell of the number one furnace exploded and fell onto the engine house, resulting in hot
iron raining down on the workmen.
Two local men, David Nicholson and William Keenan, were killed instantly
The explosion caused a stream of molten metal to pour down in front of the furnace,
seriously injuring a number of men.
They scarcely had any warning and it seemed too late to reach safety, their only means of
escape was to crawl on hand and knees over the red hot coke and ironstone.
Ambulance men from the Great Northern Railway depot close by were quickly at the
scene and the injured were taken by train to Leeds Infirmary.
An account given by those first at the scene said that William Keenan must have realised
that an explosion was inevitable as he was discovered with his arms still shielding his
face. David Nicholson's injuries were so severe that his body could only be identified by a
new pair of boots he was wearing.
The injured Arthur Tyldesley said that just before the explosion he had left one of the
furnaces and was in the number one weigh cabin when he heard a "terrific crack". He
looked out and a lump of something red hot hit him on the head, splitting it open.
He said: "There was coke and metal flying around everywhere. On my hands and knees I
crawled over the red hot metal and took shelter under a coke wagon."
The inquest into the deaths of Mr Nicholson and Mr Keenan was opened two days later
by county coroner, Mr P Maitland, at the Great Northern Railway Hotel in the village.
During the inquest, the works' assistant manager Mr Thomas Hoskinson gave a
demonstration of how the furnace worked, explaining to the jury that the number one
furnace, where the blast occurred, was 75ft high and was filled with material-lime,
ironstone and coke.
He said that the furnaces were liable to explode when there was a mixture of gas and air
and the 'bell' kept out the air. But if the material was to fall suddenly then some of the air
could escape into the upper part of the furnace without being converted into gas.
"That's the only cause which is likely to produce an explosion," he said, adding that the
furnace, built in 1902, was relatively new and the men had never complained about its
workings.
An expert theory, given by Mr A S Keith, assistant works manager at the Leeds Steel
Works, said: "The cause of the explosion was due to the taking off of the blast to 'check'
the furnace, which caused a slight vacuum and therefore reversed the action of gases.
Because of this an explosion takes place."
He added that more than 200 tonnes of material must have been blown out.
The jury took just 20 minutes to reach a verdict that: "The two men were killed by shock
by an accidental explosion at the furnace."
Another inquest was held afterwards following the deaths of Alfred Warren, George
Billings and Fred Paver, at Leeds Infirmary. The same verdict was recorded.
Just two days after the explosion, East Ardsley was a scene of mourning when crowds of
sympathisers packed out the village for the funerals of David Nicholson and William
Keenan. It was seen as appropriate that the men should be laid to rest side-by-side.
Frederick MAY born 1879 Navy 1901? Went to Canada, married & died there - stone in
new cemetery?
Henry Randall MAY born Trunch 1875. 1881 & 1891 in Trunch Married in Vancouver,
Canada in 1901, there in 1911 & 1921. Came to Southampton 18 June 1929 returned to
Quebec Canada 1929 Died in Newmarket in 1961?
NEWLANDS Various members travelled to work in Suffolk, Hampshire, Yorkshire and
London.
Arthur J NICHOLS born 1872 in N Walsham. Was in Trunch in 1881. In 1891 he
was an indoor domestic servant in a boarding school Southgate House at St Thomas
Winchester Hampshire
Joseph William NOBBS born Trunch 1880 in 1901 soldier, driver in Woolwich In 1911
in military in India No 8 Mountain Battery RGA Farrier
Walter PAUL from Bradfield - his father was an agricultural labourer but Walter who
married Martha did well enough to be a farmer and dealer in Trunch in 1901 and 1911.
He had 8 daughters and at least 5 of them went South to work in service, 4 to London and
1 to Surrey.
Frederick PHILLIPS who was in Trunch in 1911 working as Golf Club Steward had
actually been born in Chelsea and spent his early years in Hammersmith. He married Jane
Woods from Roughton where he had a small farm in 1881. Later they and their children
moved to Lancashire where Frederick worked in a paper mill, while the children worked
in various trades including the cotton mill, before coming back to Norfolk.
Robert PILGRIM born Trunch 1851 From 1861-1901 in Rotherham
1891 8 CLARA STREET KIMBERWORTH ROTHERHAM WEST RIDING
YORKSHIRE
PILGRIM Robert Head M M 57 General Turner(Em'ee) Norfolk - North Walsham
PILGRIM Elizabeth Wife S F 51 Yorkshire - Rotherham
PILGRIM James E Son S M 16 Iron Turner(Em'ee) Yorkshire - Holmes
PITT FAMILY In some families several members seem to have travelled away from
Norfolk for work.
Arthur PITT born Trunch 1876 became a policeman in London
Eleanor or Ellen PITT born Trunch 1866 worked as a servant in Wymondham then
Essex
Eliza PITT born Trunch 1874 was a cook in Surrey then London
Rosa PITT born Trunch 1882 working as a cook in the Isle of Wight in 1901 and in
London in 1911
Walter PITT born Trunch 1870 worked as a labourer in Trunch but then moved to Wood
Green in Middlesex and worked as a railway guard, marrying a girl from Birmingham.
John PRATT born Trunch 1816 coastguard in Suffolk before returning to Mundesley
PRIMROSES - SEE THEIR PAGE
William RICHES born Trunch 8 Sept 1825 farm labourer in 1841 then in 1847 married
Ellen Conner in Tralee Kerry Ireland. 1851 census at Roath Glamorgan Wales, then at
Citadel, Plymouth Devon, Private, 77th Regiment of Foot. 1861 Chatham Barrcakes Kent.
Later back in Norfolk, working as coachman. Chelsea Pensioner & died in Chelsea in
1902
Thomas RIVETT born Trunch 1876 In 1901 was living in Willington Northumberland
with John Rivett born Jarrow Durham 1875 a shipyard blacksmith, and his wife Rachel
from Willington. Thomas single, cousin, iron ship riveter. By 1911 married to Elizabeth
Jane, from Durham, 4 years, 1 child born and died, working as holder up in shipyard.
Dora ROWDEN who was in Trunch in 1911 staying with her cousin Edward Woodyatt,
the brewer in Brewery House - she was the daughter of a barrister in London. She was a
professor of music and then a private secretary. Stayed single Died 15 Feb1951 at 45
Queens Road Tunbridge Wells spinster Probate London 5 May to David Graham Pole
retired Major HM Army and Esther Maxwell married woman. Effects £14, 387 19s 1d
Edward SEAGO born 1839 in Gimingham son of farm labourer Robert By 1861 he was
married to Mary from Mundesley and training to be a shoe maker. By 1881 he was living
in Trunch and several of his children were born here. By 1891 he had moved the whole
family to West Hartlepool in Durham, where he worked as a butcher and shoe-maker.
His son also - Edward SEAGO born Mundesley 1864 was blind from smallpox and
worked as a basket maker. He stayed in West Hartlepool and in 1909 he married Ruth
from Bradford who was also blind. Most of the other children seem to have stayed up
North as well.
Anthony Porter SELF born North Walsham Feb 1833 father Robert, in Trunch with
mother Sarah in 1841 Married Rebecca Celia YEO 9 Oct 1860 in Plymouth Devon.
Had 2 children Harriet in 1861, John James 23 Oct 1863 Yarmouth Norfolk. Lost at sea
in 1863 So was he in the navy?? Seems possible ?? Wife then went to Salt Lake City
Utah - 2 children born Alfred John 1868 & Lottie 1870 but given surname SELF
Joseph SELF
1861 Hogshead, Spotland, Whitworth, Lancashire
SELF
SELF Joseph Head M M 40 Agricultural Labourer Norfolk - Trunch
SELF Hannah Wife M F 40 Norfolk - Seddurps See original for pob
SELF Eliza Dau U F 17 Cotton Factory Worker Norfolk - Trunch
SELF Robert Son U M 14 Cotton Factory Worker Norfolk - Trunch
SELF Elizabeth Dau U F 10 Cotton Factory Worker Norfolk - Trunch
SELF Sarah Dau - F 7 Norfolk - Trunch
SELF Jane Aunt U F 22 Cotton Factory Worker Norfolk - Trunch
SELF James Uncle U M 16 Cotton Factory Worker Norfolk - Trunch
SELF Mary Ann Aunt U F 14 Cotton Factory Worker Norfolk - Trunch
SELF Sarah Aunt U F 4 Norfolk - Trunch
TURRELL John Boardr U M 14 Cotton Factory Worker Norfolk - Norwich
Also 1861 New Church Lancs
Harriett SELF b 1841 Trunch Cotton factory
1881 North Seaton Northumberland James SELF born Trunch 1838 coal miner
Joseph SELF born Trunch 1840
1871 Seaton Deleval coal miner
1891-1911 Seaham Durham Coal miner
Joseph and James may be the same person
Thomas SELF born Trunch 1852 father James (1825-1913) mother Mary Ann Clark
(1825-1895) Living in Trunch in 1861 & 71, then moved up North. Married Susannah
Wright (1840-1917) 25 July 1874 in South Shield Durham. Living in Bedlington
Northumberland in 1881 & 91 working as coal miner. 1901 & 11 still a coal miner, living
in Cowpen, Northumberland. Died Sept 1929 Northumberland
William SIELY born North Walsham 1849 in Trunch 1901 as licensee of New Inn
Possibly in merchant navy from 1868 Son born in New South Wales Australia in 1881
Sept. 1896 Incoming Passenger List to London from Sydney Australia Mr W Siely 47,
Mrs Siely 43 or 45 W Siely junior 17 scholar. Ships name Austral
Dec 1896 Outward Passenger List London to Sydney Wm Sieley miner 47, Jane Siely 43,
Wm Siely miner 16 Ships name Cuzco Voyage took 75 days
May 1899 Incoming Passenger List Ship Austral Sydney to London Mr Siely 46, Mrs
Siely 44, Mr W Siely 20
There was a William Siely living in Australia in the early 1900s - maybe the son
Robert SMITHSON in Trunch in 1901
1861 Rodgate in Marsham
SMITHSON John Head M M 57 Ag Lab Norfolk - Marsham
SMITHSON Ann Wife M F 60 Hand Loom Weaver No Work Norfolk - Marsham
LACKETT Mary Dau M F 27 Husband Transported Norfolk - Marsham
SMITHSON Robert Son U M 19 Ag Lab Norfolk - Marsham
SMITHSON Ann Son U M 14 Ag Lab Norfolk - Marsham
BROOKS Elizabeth Grndau - F 3 Scholar Norfolk - Marsham
George STOREY b 1837 Bradfield in Trunch in 1861 Father Philip 1804 -1893
Mother Sarah nee Harmer 1800-1884 Married Isabella Pooley in 1860. In 1871 she was
in Trunch still saying married not widow, but he was not there.
In March 1868 a George STOREY was sentenced to 20 years penal servitude at Norwich
Court for felonious wounding. Also sentenced was Edward STOREY - younger brother It was the case where the policeman was badly beaten in Swafield - see newspaper
reports.
In 1881 in Haibonoit prison in Portsea Portsmouth - married occupation corn miller.
Prison on Portsea Island for serious convicts.
1881 Haibonoit Prison Portsmouth also Edward STOREY born Bradfield Norfolk
unmarried 39 sailor Edward emigrated to Canada 1885/1890?
Nov 1888 George STOREY sentenced to imprisonment at Norwich Castle for larceny - 8
calendar months
1891Census in Canada? - check
Died 2 Nov 1925 Sarnia Lambton County Ontario Canada
And Isabella died in 1919 also in Sarnia, Canada
Walter their son also went to Sarnia, Canada and married Agnes Moore in 1897
Julia STOREY born 1878 was in Trunch in 1891 In 1911 was a servant in the
house of two writers from Yorkshire, living in Buryan in Cornwall.
Ireland WATTS born Trunch 1856 In Trunch in 1861 father James. Served in National
Guard of Pennsylvania 07.03. 1877 - 19.09.1778 discharge note says born in Pen. But
unlikely. On passenger list to New York and alleged circumstances for leaving UK?
Court case in 1829 probably his father. (In April 1875 Ireland Watts married Phoebe Ann
Bulley in Smallburgh - but 10 years older - born in Knapton) . 1880 US census Camden
New Jersey Ireland Watts aged 24 occ slate & marble, born England, wife Sallie (B
Meyers) aged 23 born US Died 1904 aged 48 Fernwood County Look up Ancestry world
WEGGS
The Weggs are a real Trunch family with most born in the village but they did travel. In
1911 four girls - sisters I think were all working as servants in Hampstead in London.
Several other members of the family died in far away counties so they obviously moved
away after 1911.
Florence WILLEY born Trunch 1889 was working as a domestic servant in
Finchley in 1901.
WORTLEYS
Moved a lot as farmers & tradesmen - see separate page