1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Jun 1886; Bromley; 2a; 408.
"BALDWIN, Harold George."2FreeBMD Index, Death Mar 1931; Battle; 2b; 98.
"BALDWIN, Harold G.; 44 years old."3FreeBMD Index, Marriage Mar 1923; Uxbridge; 3a; 106.
"WARD, Hetty M.; and BALDWIN, Harold G."
1Census 1911 - England, RG14; piece 6796; schedule 142.
Hetty Mildred Ward is listed as Daughter; 16 years old; single; Student; born at Sussex, Bexhill.2Civil Registration Index - England & Wales (https://www.gro.gov.uk), Birth Sep 1894; Battle; 2b; 47.
"WARD, Hettie Mildred; mother's maiden surname is Wiffin."3FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Marriage Mar 1923; Uxbridge; 3a; 106.
"WARD, Hetty M.; and BALDWIN, Harold G."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Dec 1925; Uxbridge; 3a; 108.
"BALDWIN, Leonard E.; mother's maiden surname is WARD."2Website - McKenzie Funeral Service (www.mckenziefuneralservice.com).
"Leonard Edgar Baldwin
Monday, October 26th, 1925 - Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
Len was born in London, England on October 26, 1925. Sadly, Len’s father died of tuberculosis when Len was only four years old. Len was also predeceased by his mother and older brother Gordon.
Uncle Gordon and Len spent a happy childhood at the Royal Russell School for Boys in South London. The school’s motto was “Not for one’s self but for all” and Len lived up to that motto his whole life. One of the highlights of Len’s trip to England in 2014 was to visit his old school and sit in the choir loft where he sang as a boy.
As a youth, Len participated in many athletics including tennis, swimming and diving, soccer and cycling. His interest in sports continued throughout his life but increasingly as an armchair participant including telling the Vancouver Canucks and Whitecaps how to play!
In his early twenties, Len decided he would like to emigrate to see what opportunities and adventures he could find. He chose Canada and eventually ended up in Vancouver. There he worked at the St. Regis Paper Company where he met and fell in love with Elsie Catto, a country girl from a big Fraser Valley family. They married on February 12, 1949. Len was well accepted into the extended Catto clan but, as a “limey”, received a fair bit of good-natured teasing from Elsie’s brothers and brothers-in-law. They completed their own family with the births of Gordon in 1951 and Kathy in 1953, followed in time by their grandchildren, Daina (Stuart), Erin (Andrew), Andrew, Teddy and Elly (Jeff).
In the mid 1950s, Len joined the Firestone Tire Company. His employment there resulted in the family moving to Saskatoon and then Calgary. After re-locating back to Vancouver in 1960, Len stayed with Firestone but relinquished subsequent opportunities to move up in the company because it would have meant leaving Vancouver and his and Elsie’s supportive extended family. He took early “retirement” from Firestone in the early ‘80s and started his own bookkeeping company Baldwin Accounting Services, which meant having to learn to use a computer as a senior citizen. He enjoyed his work and continued to keep busy with it into late 2019. Being his own boss suited Len, letting him spend more time with Elsie and his family and enjoy gardening, golfing, travelling and volunteer work (and a good beer).
When Elsie passed away in 2010, Len continued to live in the family home he and Elsie built in 1962. The love and assistance of his friends and neighbours (most especially Terri, Richard and Lettie) made it possible for Len to remain in the home he loved.
Len was a friend to all he met. He was outgoing, good natured, generous, thoughtful, honest, forthright, energetic and had a great sense of humour. He was a loving and supportive husband, father and grandfather. Throughout the 94 years of his life, he continued to make friends, young and old, but to Len nothing was more important than family. He was a wonderful role model for his children, grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He loved deeply and was deeply loved. He lives on in each of us.
Simply put, Len was a really great guy!."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Mar 1912; Islington; 1b; 519.
"FIELD, Elsie L.; mother's maiden surname is BARTON."2FreeBMD Index, Death 1990; Sheffield; 3; 1221.
"GREGORY, Elsie Lucy; born 4FE1912."3FreeBMD Index, Death 1990; Sheffield; 3; 1221.
"GREGORY, Elsie Lucy; born 4FE1912."4FreeBMD Index, Marriage Mar 1950; Sheffield; 2d; 335.
"GREGORY, Arnold; and FIELD, Elsie L."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Death Dec 1946; Sheffield; 2d; 258.
"SUMMERFIELD, William G.; 76 years old."2FreeBMD Index, Marriage Dec 1940; Sheffield; 9c; 1911.
"FIELD, Alice; and SUMMERFIELD, William G."
1Census 1891 - England, RG12; piece 182; folio 74; page 25.
Alice Barton is listed as Daughter; 10 years old; Scholar; born at London, Kings Cross.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Jun 1880; Islington; 1b; 303.
"BARTON, Alice."3FreeBMD Index, Death Mar 1972; Sheffield; 2d; 443.
"SUMMERFIELD, Alice; born 12My1880."4FreeBMD Index, Death Mar 1972; Sheffield; 2d; 443.
"SUMMERFIELD, Alice; born 12My1880."5FreeBMD Index, Marriage Dec 1940; Sheffield; 9c; 1911.
"FIELD, Alice; and SUMMERFIELD, William G."
1Parish Registers - England, Sussex, Battle.
William Martin, son of Thomas and Mary Martin, baptised at Battle, Sussex, on 5 December 1792.
1Census 1841 - England, HO107; piece 701; book 9; folio 32; page 7.
Mary Martin is listed as 45 years old; not born in county.2Census 1851 - England, HO107; piece 1554; folio 448; page 24.
Mary Martin is listed as Wife; married; 58 years old; born at Driffield, Gloucester.
1Census 1841 - England, HO107; piece 701; book 9; folio 32; page 7.
Jane Martin is listed as 15 years old; not born in county.
1Census 1841 - England, HO107; piece 701; book 9; folio 32; page 7.
Rose Martin is listed as 14 years old; not born in county.2Census 1851 - England, HO107; piece 1554; folio 448; page 24.
Rose W. Martin is listed as Daughter; unmarried; 24 years old; at home; born at Middlesex, London.3Parish Registers - England, London, Christchurch Newgate Street with St. Leonard Foster Lane.
Rose Ware Martin in the parish of Christchurch Newgate Street, London, born 6 October 1826, baptised 26 January 1829, daughter of William and Mary Martin, Newgate Street, Wine Merchant.
1Census 1841 - England, HO107; piece 701; book 9; folio 32; page 7.
Thomas Martin is listed as 10 years old; not born in county.2Parish Registers - England, London, Christchurch Newgate Street with St. Leonard Foster Lane.
Thomas Martin in the parish of Christchurch Newgate Street, London; born 30 November 1830; baptised 28 December 1830; son of William and Mary Martin; Newgate Street; Wine Merchant.
1Census 1841 - England, HO107; piece 701; book 9; folio 32; page 7.
Edwin Martin is listed as 8 years old; not born in county.2Parish Registers - England, Middlesex, Hillingdon, Hayes.
Edwin Parker Martin in the parish of Hayes, Hillingdon, Middlesex; born 21 June 1833; baptised 14 July 1833; son of William and Mary Martin; Hayes; Victualler.
1Census 1871 - England, RG10; piece 551; folio 17; page 27.
Thomas L. Banks is listed as Head; married; 55 years old; House Proprietor; born at Middlesex, St. Catherines.2England - National Probate Index, 1889; page 279.
"BANKS, Thomas Lockington 22 June. The will with a codicil of Thomas Lockington Banks late of 42 Church-row Limehouse in the County of Middlesex Gentleman who died 21 April 1889 at 42 Church-row was proved at the Principal Registry by Abigail Susanna Banks of 42 Church-row Spinster the daughter the sole executrix. Personal Estate £1,301 13s."3FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Death Jun 1889; Stepney; 1c; 259.
"BANKS, Thomas Lockington; 73 years old."4Parish Registers - England, Middlesex, St. Anne Limehouse.
"Page 91
1845 Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church in the Parish of St. Anne Limehouse in the County of Middlesex
No. 181
When married - 16 April 1845
Groom - Thomas Lockington Banks
Groom's age - full age
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Tallow Melter
Groom's residence - St Leonard Shoreditch
Groom's father - Robert Banks; Tallow Melter
Bride - Mary Ann Martin
Bride's age - full age
Bride's condition - spinster
Bride's residence - St. Anne Limehouse
Bride's father - William Martin; Schoolmaster
Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Establsihed Church by license, by me, Ernest (sic?) Hunter, in the presence of us, William Martin and Rose Ware Martin."
1Census 1841 - England, HO107; piece 701; book 9; folio 32; page 7.
Mary Ann Martin is listed as 15 years old; not born in county.2Civil Registration Index - England & Wales (https://www.gro.gov.uk), Death Dec 1849; Stepney; 2; 354.
"BANKS, Mary Ann; 25 years old."3Parish Registers - England, Middlesex, St. Anne Limehouse.
"Page 91
1845 Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church in the Parish of St. Anne Limehouse in the County of Middlesex
No. 181
When married - 16 April 1845
Groom - Thomas Lockington Banks
Groom's age - full age
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Tallow Melter
Groom's residence - St Leonard Shoreditch
Groom's father - Robert Banks; Tallow Melter
Bride - Mary Ann Martin
Bride's age - full age
Bride's condition - spinster
Bride's residence - St. Anne Limehouse
Bride's father - William Martin; Schoolmaster
Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Establsihed Church by license, by me, Ernest (sic?) Hunter, in the presence of us, William Martin and Rose Ware Martin."
1Census 1841 - England, HO107; piece 958; book 7; folio 8; page 9.
Thomas Hawkins is listed as 45 years old; Farmer; born in Somerset.2Parish Registers - England, Somerset, Preston Plucknett.
"Page 41
Burials in the Parish of Preston in the County of Somerset in the Year 1851
No. 324
Name - Thomas Hawkins
Abode - Preston Plucknett
When buried - November 20
Age - 58 years."3Parish Registers - England, Somerset, Kingston St. Mary.
"Page 7
Marriages solemnized in the Parish of Kingston in the County of Somerset in the year 1816
No. 21
Thomas Hawkins of this parish, bachelor and Ann Bult of this parish, spinster, were married in this Church by Licence with Consent of Parents this twenty Eighth day of October in the Year One thousand eight hundred and sixteen.
By me, A. Foster, Vicar
In the presence of Thomas Hawkins, Mary Hawkins and Thomas Bult."
1Parish Registers - England, Somerset, Kingston St. Mary.
"Baptism date - 25 May 1791
Name - Jane
Father - Thomas
Mother - Joane
Surname - BULT."2Parish Registers - England, Somerset, Preston Plucknett.
"Page 70
Burials in the Parish of Preston Pluknett in the County of Somerset in the year 1878
No. 556
Name - Ann Hawkins
Abode - Preston
When buried - July 13
Age - 87."3Parish Registers - England, Somerset, Kingston St. Mary.
"Page 7
Marriages solemnized in the Parish of Kingston in the County of Somerset in the year 1816
No. 21
Thomas Hawkins of this parish, bachelor and Ann Bult of this parish, spinster, were married in this Church by Licence with Consent of Parents this twenty Eighth day of October in the Year One thousand eight hundred and sixteen.
By me, A. Foster, Vicar
In the presence of Thomas Hawkins, Mary Hawkins and Thomas Bult."
1Parish Registers - England, Somerset, Preston Plucknett.
"Page 13
1844 Marriage solemnized at the Church in the Parish of Preston in the County of Somerset
By Licence
No. 26
When married - 6 June
Groom - Francis Hawkins
Groom's age - full age
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Yeoman
Groom's residence - Preston Plucknett
Groom's father - Thomas Hawkins; Yeoman
Bride - Elizabeth Highmore
Bride's age - full age
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - Preston Bermondsey
Bride's father - late John Highmore; Gentleman."
1Census 1861 - England, RG9; piece 1642; folio 88; page 1.
Elizabeth Hawkins is listed as Wife; married; 50 years old; Wife; born at Somerset, ?? port.2Parish Registers - England, Somerset, Preston Plucknett.
"Page 13
1844 Marriage solemnized at the Church in the Parish of Preston in the County of Somerset
By Licence
No. 26
When married - 6 June
Groom - Francis Hawkins
Groom's age - full age
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Yeoman
Groom's residence - Preston Plucknett
Groom's father - Thomas Hawkins; Yeoman
Bride - Elizabeth Highmore
Bride's age - full age
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - Preston Bermondsey
Bride's father - late John Highmore; Gentleman."
1Census 1861 - England, RG9; piece 1642; folio 88; page 1.
Eliza Ann Hawkins is listed as Daughter; 15 years old; born at Somerset, Yarlington.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Sep 1845; Wincanton; 10; 488.
"HAWKINS, Eliza Ann."
1Census 1861 - England, RG9; piece 1642; folio 88; page 1.
Hannah Maria Hawkins is listed as Daughter; 12 years old; born at Somerset, Yarlington.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Dec 1848; Wincanton; 10; 484.
"HAWKINS, Hannah Maria."