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Edward Arthur Janes

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Doloris

Doloris Report 1 Aug 2012 21:01

Hi I am trying to find a death record or any other info of Edward Arthur Janes born in Woolwich in around 1914 I have checked on freebmd but no trace. Although I know its very possible the name could be spelt incorrectly (bane of my life)

I have tried variants James and Jaynes but no joy

tempest

tempest Report 1 Aug 2012 21:05

Birth transcript details Civil registration event: Birth

Name: JANES, Edward A
Registration district: Woolwich
County: London
Year of registration: 1916
Quarter of registration: Apr-May-Jun
Mother's maiden name: Tomlinson
Volume no: 1D
Page no: 2351

tempest

tempest Report 1 Aug 2012 21:14

do you have any idea if he married?

MarieCeleste

MarieCeleste Report 1 Aug 2012 21:16

Possible:

New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
Name: Arthur Edward Janes
Arrival Date: 8 Nov 1942
Birth Year: abt 1916
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Ethnicity/RaceĀ­/Nationality: White
Port of Departure: Troon, Scotland
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Empire Launcelot

EDIT: Looking at the image I think the name may be Jones, but not sure.

This one was ship's crew and had served at sea for 2 years.

Moody Blue

Moody Blue Report 1 Aug 2012 21:25

Another possible?

England & Wales, Marriage Index: 1916-2005 about Edward A Janes
Name: Edward A Janes
Spouse Surname: Housego
Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1938
Registration district: Kensington
Inferred County: London
Volume Number: 1a
Page Number: 283
Find Spouse: Mabel I Housego

Births Mar 1912
Housego Mabel I Smith Kensington 1a 282

Civil Registration event: Death
Name: JANES, Mabel Isabel
Registration district: Luton
County: Bedfordshire
Year of registration: 1975
Quarter of registration: Apr-May-Jun
Date of birth: 14 January 1912
Volume no: 9
Page no: 0523


This one can be ruled out....see marriage to Doris Gaunt below.........................

Janice

Janice Report 1 Aug 2012 21:34

Parents:

Name: Edward A Janes
Spouse : Caroline E Tomlinson
Date of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep 1912
Registration district: Woolwich
Inferred County: Greater London, Kent, London
Volume Number: 1d
Page Number: 2684

Moody Blue

Moody Blue Report 1 Aug 2012 21:37


UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 about Edward Arthur Janes
Name: Edward Arthur Janes
Medal or Award: Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Service Year: 1935-1952
Service Number: B 23924

Janice

Janice Report 1 Aug 2012 21:38

Siblings:

Births Mar 1913
Janes Henry G Tomlinson Woolwich 1d 2372

Births Mar 1914
JANES Eileen R Tomlinson Woolwich 1d 2315

Births Jun 1916
Janes Edward A Tomlinson Woolwich 1d 2351

Births Sep 1918
Janes Caroline R Tomlinson Woolwich 1d 1565

Births Mar 1922
Janes George R Tomlinson Woolwich 1d 2122

Births Mar 1925
Janes Robert Tomlinson Woolwich 1d 1772

Births Dec 1927
Janes John Tomlinson Woolwich 1d 1468

Births Mar 1929
Janes William A Tomlinson Woolwich 1d 1551

Births Dec 1932
Janes Mary E Tomlinson Woolwich 1d 1195

Moody Blue

Moody Blue Report 1 Aug 2012 21:44


UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 about E A Janes
Name: E A Janes
Medal or Award: RN Long Service and Good conduct Medal
Service Year: 1933-1942
Service Number: Ch B 23924

served on HMS Pembroke dated 29.8.40

Doloris

Doloris Report 1 Aug 2012 21:56

I know he married Doris Gaunt in Grimsby and divorced in the early 50s but Thats about all I know

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 1 Aug 2012 22:15

Janice

Some of those births are MUCH too recent for posting on here.....and they are not relevant in the context of this request

Moody Blue

Moody Blue Report 1 Aug 2012 22:28

Very possible for your Edward Arthur....Grimsby.....Royal navy........marriage to Doris???


Marriages Jun 1941

Janes Edward A Gaunt Grimsby 7a 2097
Gaunt Doris M Janes Grimsby 7a 2097

Electoral Roll 1947
11 Manthorpe Road, Woolwich

Doris M Janes
Edward A Janes
Hilda M Janes
Henry M Janes


Births Dec 1916
Gaunt Doris M mmn Peart Grimsby 7a 1075


the other persons at the address 1947:-

Births Mar 1924 Janes Henry M mmn Bayman Woolwich 1d 1940


marriages of parents of above_

Marriages Dec 1919
Bayman Hilda M Janes Camberwell 1d 2018
Janes William Bayman Camberwell 1d 2018


Doloris

Doloris Report 2 Aug 2012 17:29

Thanks your all your help its been very useful!