NameGwendoline Louisa Hamilton [4, 1881 PRO ref RG11 - 2566], [4, 1871 PRO Ref No RG 10 157], [3, Her birth, Q2 of 1868, Farnbro’ dist, vol 2a, p. 110], [3, Her death aged 78, Q1 of 1947, Winchester dist, vol 6b, p. 928]
Birthca May 1868, Farnborough, Hants
Death27 Feb 1947, 50 St Cross Road, Winchester, Hants
General3rd dau. dsp.
Spouses
1Walter Mackay Staniford [3, His birth, Q1 of 1856, Newcastle T dist, vol 10b, p. 39], [3, Their marriage, Q4 of 1896, Cheltenham dist, vol 6a, p. 862]
Notes for Gwendoline Louisa Hamilton
In the 1871 census she was aged 2, born in Farnborough, Surrey and living with her mother at 48 Devonshire St, London.
Her birth record on FreeBMD is the source for her second name of Louisa.
TFPL. Dec 2007: Her marriage is known primarily from FreeBMD but following the hint from her father’s death registration that Staniford was a son-in-law.
No death on FreeBMD up to 1920. But she was living in c. 1937: cf my mother’s comments in Notes for Gwendoline’s sister Charlotte Annie Hallifax née Hamilton.
In the 1911 census she and her husband were living in Christchurch, married for 14 years and with no children.
Not found in 1939 Register.
Undoubtedly her death, confirmed by the probate entry:
Surname First name(s) Age District Vol Page
Deaths Mar 1947 (>99%)
Staniford Gwendoline L 78 Winchester 6b 928
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Will notes for Gwendoline Louisa Hamilton
Her probate index:
STANIFORD Gwendoline Louisa of 50 Cross-road Winchester widow died 27 February 1947 Probate London 31 May to Hilda Geraldine Poynty married woman Frank Staniford Thackeray D.S.O. retired brigadier general H.M. army and Oswald Ernest Halifax [sic] D.S.O. retired captain R.N.
Effects £23925 18s 10d.
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Notes for Walter Mackay & Gwendoline Louisa (Family)
Their marriage:
Surname First name(s) District Vol Page
Marriages Dec 1896 (>99%)
Hamilton Gwendoline Louisa Cheltenham 6a 862
Staniford Walter Mackay Cheltenham 6a 862