| Ernest Morphett GURR was born before 31 May 1874 in Ashford, Kent. He was baptized on 31 May 1874 in Ashford, Kent. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 6, he was living in 14 Chart Terrace, Ashford, Kent. Parents: James GURR and Anne Maria MORPHETT. Eva Ada GURR was born about 1899 in Smarden, Kent. On 30 March 1901, at the age of 2, she was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. On 2 April 1911, at the age of 12, she was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. Parents: John Oliver GURR and Sarah Ann HEATHFIELD. Flora Jane GURR was born about 1879 in Smarden, Kent. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 2, she was living in High Street, Smarden, Kent.. On 5 April 1891, at the age of 12, she was living in Smarden, Kent. On 31 March 1901, at the age of 22, she was living in High Street, Smarden, Kent.. She died on 13 June 1906 at the age of 27 in Smarden, Kent. Parents: William GURR and Sophia TURK. George GURR was born about 1853 in Smarden, Kent. On 4 July 1861, at the age of 8, he was living in Jubilee House, Smarden, Kent. Parents: John GURR and Priscilla . George GURR was born on 5 December 1854 in Frittenden, Kent. Information passed from a letter to Barry Miller from Maria Coltman. Place of birth confirmed by 1871 census. On 5 April 1891, at the age of 36, he was living in Primrose Lane, Bredgar, Kent. On 31 March 1901, at the age of 46, he was living in The Street, Bredgar, Kent. , , He was living . George's occupation in 1871 was a "Grocer's Apprentice". By the time of the 1901 census George appears to have married Jane Hodges, probably a widow and is living with her and his stepdaughter, Mabel, in Bredgar. By this time he is described as a "Grocer Shopkeeper" whose employment status is "Own Account working at home". Parents: Ishmael GURR and Cordelia CROTHALL. Spouse: Jane . Jane and George GURR were married. George GURR was born about 1869 in Egerton, Kent. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 2, he was living in Brook Gate, Egerton, Kent. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 12, he was living in Jubilee House, Smarden, Kent. On the 1881 census George is known as the grandson of the head of the house, John. It is currently assumed that George is the son of the oldest of John's children, Ann, who is living at home. Maybe the 1891 census will help solve that problem. Parents: William GURR and Louisa Ann HOOKER. George Albert GURR was born about 1882 in Folkestone, Kent. On 5 April 1891, at the age of 9, he was living in 5 Charlotte Street, Folkestone, Kent. On 30 March 1901, at the age of 19, he was living in 5 Charlotte Street, Folkestone, Kent. On 2 April 1911, at the age of 29, he was living in 2 Albert Road, Folkesone, Kent. Employed as a Cashier at the Cooperative Stores. He died on 29 May 1941 at the age of 59 in 30 Morehall Avenue, Folkestone, Kent. Records found on Folkestone WWII Civilian Deaths web site and as registered as Civilian War Dead on the Commonwealth War Grave Commission web site. He had his estate probated on 9 September 1941 in LLandudno. Probate Index reads: Gurr George Albert of 30 Morehall Avenue, Folkestone died 29 May 1941 Administration (with Will) Llandudno 9 September to Constance Edith Swann (wife of Ernest Walter Swann) Effects £8757 2s 11d. When George and his wife where killed in an air raid in 1941 they where Mayor and Mayoress of Folkestone, Kent Parents: Albert GURR and Charlotte COX. Spouse: Katie Matilda J WILLIS. Katie Matilda J WILLIS and George Albert GURR were married in March Quarter 1906. Children were: Constance Edith GURR. Harriot GURR was born in 1798 in Smarden, Kent. She was baptized on 12 August 1798 in Smarden, Kent. Parents: Ishmael GURR and Ann PEARSON. Spouse: Joseph GOODING. Helen GURR was born on 3 December 1862 in Frittenden, Kent. Copy of brith certificate passed on by Maria Coltman. Place of birth confirmed by 1871 census. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 18, she was living in Pound Hill, Frittenden, Kent. Information passed from a letter to Barry Miller from Maria Coltman talks of a Helen Gurr. The 1871 census only shows an Ellen. This could be a family variation of Helen. Parents: Ishmael GURR and Cordelia CROTHALL. Spouse: Edward BATT. Helen GURR and Edward BATT were married on 29 April 1884 in the Parish Church, Sutton Valence, Kent. Copy of marriage certificate passed on by Maria Coltman. Herbert William GURR was born about 1861 in Smarden, Kent. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 10, he was living in 6 High Street, Smarden, Kent. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 20, he was living in High Street, Smarden, Kent.. On 5 April 1891, at the age of 30, he was living in Smarden, Kent. On 31 March 1901, at the age of 40, he was living in High Street, Smarden, Kent.. He died on 20 July 1929 at the age of 68 in Smarden, Kent. Parents: William GURR and Sophia TURK. Isaac GURR was born in March 1835 in Smarden, Kent. He died in January 1839 at the age of 3 in Smarden, Kent. Parents: William Pearson GURR and Mary . Isaac GURR was born about 1840 in Smarden, Kent. On 30 March 1851, at the age of 11, he was living in Smarden, Kent. Parents: Richard GURR and Mary BATT. Ishmael GURR was born in 1776 in Smarden, Kent. He was baptized on 1 December 1776 in Smarden, Kent. He died before 1851 at the age of 75. Does not appear on 1851 census. On the wedding certificate of Robert Law and his daughter Eliza, Ishmael is shown to be a Turner. This is repeated on the wedding certificate of his son Ismael and Cordelia Crotall. Ishmael was a witness at the wedding of John Goodwin and Lydia Bran on 26 April 1819. Parents: James GURR and Phoebe . Spouse: Ann PEARSON. Children were: Harriot GURR, Charles GURR, Edward GURR, Ann GURR, William Pearson GURR, Phoebe GURR, John GURR, Richard GURR, Ishmael GURR, Eliza GURR. Ishmael GURR was born in 1815 in Smarden, Kent. He was baptized on 8 October 1815 in Smarden, Kent. On 6 June 1841, at the age of 26, he was living in Tanner Cottage, Frittenden, Kent. Carpenter. On 30 March 1851, at the age of 36, he was living in Pound Hill, Frittenden, Kent. Builder employing 8 men. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 66, he was living in Pound Hill, Frittenden, Kent. On 5 April 1891, at the age of 76, he was living in 26 Albert Road, Tonbridge, Kent. On the 1891 census Ishmael was visiting his daughter and son-in-law in Tonbridge. He died on 21 September 1903 at the age of 88 in Headcorn, Kent. Information passed from a letter to Barry Miller from Maria Coltman. This has now been confirmed by the reciept of his death certificate in which the cause of death reads "Accidentally run over and killed by a passenger train". SHOCKING FATALITY AT MAN CUT TO PIECES. A shocking fatality occurred at Headeorn on Monday afternoon at the Church Crossing, an old inhabitant of the village, Ishmael Gurr, aged 88, being cut to pieces by a train when in the act of crossing the line. The circumstances of the case are most distressing, for the deceased, who had been hop-picking at Mr. Hubble's, would have finished on the next day, and on this particular day was returning home about an hour earlier than usual. From the evidence given at the inquest, it appeared that the unfortunate man crossed the line without taking apparent notice whether the a train was in sight, although it is suggested that he was watching for the up mail that was shortly due, and did not notice the down train, due at Headcorn at 4.4 This particular crossing has been the scene of five deaths, of which four have been accidents, the last having occurred two years ago, when a hop-picker was cut to pieces by a passing train, and the jury on Tuesday in bringing a verdict of accidental death, added a rider to the effect that it was necessary, for the safety of the public, that a footbridge should be erected. Transcribed from an article in “The Kent Messenger and Maidstone Telegraph” dated 26th September 1903. Looking at the 1841 census is seems that Ishmael and his wife Cordelia are living with her parents. The 1851 census shows Ishmael as a "builder employing 3 men". It also worth noting that on the same census there is Emily Crothall aged 15 working as a servant. Probably Cordilia's sister. At the 1871 census Ishmael was described as a "Builder and farmer of 28 acres employing 2 men and 1 boy". A letter to Barry Miller from Maria Coltman contained the following information Ishmael was a farmer of 26 acres and carpenter of Pound Hill House. On Saturday, 11 May 1872, Ishmael's shop was seen to be burning to the ground. No one was hurt. Half yearly rental of Linton, Egerton and Sissinghurst Estates due on 6 April 1877: Tenant:- Gurr Description:- Pound house Land Acreage:- 11-3-30 Arrears:- blank Half Years Rent:- £16 10/-d. Ishmael also rented:
The land was let on a lease of 99 years from 6 April 1853. It was the property of The Right Honourable Viscount and Viscountess Holmesdale. At the time of the 1891 census Ismael was visiting his daughter Alice in Tonbridge (26 Albert Road). In 1901 Ishmael was living with his son Ephraim and his wife Mary Elizabeth in Headcorn. Parents: Ishmael GURR and Ann PEARSON. Spouse: Cordelia CROTHALL. Cordelia CROTHALL and Ishmael GURR were married on 17 April 1840 in Smarden, Kent. Ismael's and Cordelia's weddind was held in the Parish Church, Smarden. Witnessed by William Gurr, Ishmael's brother, and Anna Croucher. Children were: Charlotte GURR, David GURR, Ephraim GURR, Ann GURR, Susanne GURR, George GURR, Alice GURR, William GURR, Helen GURR. James GURR was born about 1741 in Smarden, Kent. Although it is clear that James married Phoebe it is not clear at this time if it was Phoebe Pound from Egerton on 4/4/1760 or another Phoebe. There is references to both on the IGI. Others researches have come to the conclusion it should be Phoebe Pound but until some proof is available the mystery will remain. Spouse: Phoebe . Phoebe and James GURR were married. Children were: Dorothy GURR, Richard GURR, Phoebe GURR, Ishmael GURR. James GURR was born about 1845 in Smarden, Kent. On 30 March 1851, at the age of 6, he was living in Jubilee House, Smarden, Kent. On 7 April 1861, at the age of 16, he was living in Jubilee House, Smarden, Kent. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 26, he was living in Jubilee House, Smarden, Kent. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 36, he was living in 14 Chart Terrace, Ashford, Kent. On 31 March 1901, at the age of 56, he was living in Duke of Wellington, 33 Hemsted Road, Ashord. He died on 31 May 1904 at the age of 59 in Kent,. He had his estate probated on 20 June 1904. The National Probate Calendar 1861-1941 reads: "GURR James of the "Wellington" Ashford, Kent licensed-victualler died 31 May 1904. Administration (with Will) Canterbury 20 June to Anne Maria Gurr widow Effects £278." On the 1871 census James is a "Carpenter". In the LDS transcription of the 1881 census Gurr is spelt as GUN. However by 1901 he is running the Duke of Wellington public house in Ashford. Parents: John GURR and Priscilla . Spouse: Anne Maria MORPHETT. Anne Maria MORPHETT and James GURR had marriage banns published on 29 October 1871 in Biddenden, Kent. They were married on 25 November 1871 in Biddenden, Kent. The IGI gives the husband as 37 and the wife as 30 at the time of the marriage. Children were: Arthur John GURR, Ernest Morphett GURR, Albert Edward GURR, Rose Anne GURR. Jane GURR was born in 1829 in Little Chart, Kent. On 30 March 1851, at the age of 22, she was living in Smarden, Kent. Descibed in 1851 as a Grocer Cappenter (something) working for her father. Parents: William Pearson GURR and Mary . Jane GURR was born about 1866 in New Brompton, Kent. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 5, she was living in Brook Gate, Egerton, Kent. Parents: William GURR and Louisa Ann HOOKER. Jane M. GURR was born in 1831 in Lenham, Kent. On 30 March 1851, at the age of 20, she was living in Smarden, Kent. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 50, she was living in Smarden, Kent. The 1851 census describes Jane as a Dressmaker and it appears that she had her sister Ann as an apprentice Dressmaker, Parents: Edward GURR and Ann Greenstreet KETTLE. Children were: Emma GURR, Walter GURR. Jesse GURR was born about 1849 in Smarden, Kent. On 30 March 1851, at the age of 2, he was living in Jubilee House, Smarden, Kent. On 7 April 1861, at the age of 12, he was living in Jubilee House, Smarden, Kent. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 22, he was living in 2 Jubilee House, Smaren, Kent. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 32, he was living in Cottage Hospital, Ashford, Kent. As a patient Shown as a "Timber Splitter" on the 1871 census. However in the 1881 census it looks like Jesse was ill or injured as he is shown as a patient in the Cottage Hospital, Ashford, Kent. Parents: John GURR and Priscilla . John GURR was born in 1811 in Smarden, Kent. He was baptized on 20 October 1811 in Smarden, Kent. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 60, he was living in 2 Jubilee House, Smaren, Kent. Lath Renderer. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 70, he was living in Jubilee House, Smarden, Kent. John is shown as a Hurdle Maker in teh 1881 census. Parents: Ishmael GURR and Ann PEARSON. Spouse: Priscilla . Priscilla and John GURR were married. Children were: John GURR, William GURR, Ann GURR, Alfred GURR, James GURR, Albert GURR, Jesse GURR, Eliza GURR, George GURR, Charles GURR, Emily GURR. John GURR was born about 1836 in Smarden, Kent. On 30 March 1851, at the age of 15, he was living in Jubilee House, Smarden, Kent. Parents: John GURR and Priscilla . John Oliver GURR was born about 1869 in Smarden, Kent. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 2, he was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. On 5 April 1881, at the age of 12, he was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. Domestic Servant On 7 April 1881, at the age of 12, he was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. On 5 April 1891, at the age of 22, he was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. Farmers's Labourer On 30 March 1901, at the age of 32, he was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. Farmer On 2 April 1911, at the age of 42, he was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. Parents: Richard GURR and Maria OLIVER. Spouse: Sarah Ann HEATHFIELD. Sarah Ann HEATHFIELD and John Oliver GURR were married in March Quarter 1891 in Smarden, Kent. Children were: Amy GURR, Charlie GURR, Eva Ada GURR, Walter GURR, Alfred GURR, Richard GURR, Louie GURR. Julia A GURR was born about 1859 in Smarden, Kent. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 12, she was living in 6 High Street, Smarden, Kent. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 22, she was living in High Street, Smarden, Kent.. Parents: William GURR and Sophia TURK. Kate GURR was born about 1866 in Smarden, Kent. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 5, she was living in 6 High Street, Smarden, Kent. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 15, she was living in High Street, Norwood, Middlesex. Parents: William GURR and Sophia TURK. Lewis GURR was born in June Quarter 1873 in Smarden, Kent. He died in June Quarter 1873 at the age of 0 in Smarden, Kent. Commemorated on the family grave stone. Died in infancy. Parents: William GURR and Sophia TURK. Louie GURR (private). Parents: John Oliver GURR and Sarah Ann HEATHFIELD. Louisa GURR was born about 1865 in New Brompton, Kent. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 6, she was living in Brook Gate, Egerton, Kent. Parents: William GURR and Louisa Ann HOOKER. Maria Jane GURR was born about 1860 in Smarden, Kent. On 7 April 1861, at the age of 1, she was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 11, she was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 21, she was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. Parents: Richard GURR and Maria OLIVER. Mary GURR was born about 1831 in Smarden, Kent. On 30 March 1851, at the age of 20, she was living in Smarden, Kent. Descibed in 1851 as a Grocer Cappenter (something) working for her father. Parents: William Pearson GURR and Mary . Mary Ann GURR was born about June 1850 in Smarden, Kent. On 30 March 1851, at the age of 0, she was living in Smarden, Kent. On 7 April 1861, at the age of 10, she was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 20, she was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. Parents: Richard GURR and Maria OLIVER. Nellie E GURR was born about 1884 in Folkestone, Kent. On 5 April 4891, at the age of 3007, she was living in 5 Charlotte Street, Folkestone, Kent. Parents: Albert GURR and Charlotte COX. Percy Edward GURR was born about 1864 in Smarden, Kent. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 7, he was living in 6 High Street, Smarden, Kent. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 17, he was living in High Street, Smarden, Kent.. On 5 April 1891, at the age of 27, he was living in Smarden, Kent. On 31 March 1901, at the age of 37, he was living in High Street, Smarden, Kent.. Parents: William GURR and Sophia TURK. Percy Victor GURR was born on 5 March 1888 in Folkestone, Kent. On 5 April 1891, at the age of 3, he was living . On 30 March 1901, at the age of 13, he was living in 5 Charlotte Street, Folkestone, Kent. On 2 April 1911, at the age of 23, he was living in 5 Charlotte Street, Folkestone, Kent. He died in 1973 at the age of 85 in Folkestone, Kent. Parents: Albert GURR and Charlotte COX. Phebe GURR was born about 1838 in Smarden, Kent. On 30 March 1851, at the age of 13, she was living . Parents: Richard GURR and Mary BATT. Phoebe GURR was born about 1774 in Smarden, Kent. She was baptized on 4 September 1774 in Smarden, Kent. Parents: James GURR and Phoebe . Phoebe GURR was baptized on 6 March 1808 in Smarden, Kent. She was born in 1808 in Smarden, Kent. Parents: Ishmael GURR and Ann PEARSON. Spouse: John WICKENS. Richard GURR was born about 1770 in Smarden, Kent. He was baptized on 19 August 1770 in Smarden, Kent. Parents: James GURR and Phoebe . Richard GURR was born in 1814 in Smarden, Kent. On 30 March 1851, at the age of 37, he was living in Smarden, Kent. Employed as a Hurdle Maker On 7 April 1861, at the age of 47, he was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. Farmer using 19 acres land On 2 April 1871, at the age of 57, he was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. Farmer using 19 acres. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 67, he was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. Farmer On 5 April 1891, at the age of 77, he was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. Farmer He died on 4 April 1898 at the age of 84 in Smarden, Kent. He was buried on 4 April 1898 in Tilden, Smarden, Kent. Parents: Ishmael GURR and Ann PEARSON. Spouse: Maria OLIVER. Maria OLIVER and Richard GURR were married in December Quarter 1849. Children were: Richard GURR, Mary Ann GURR, Maria Jane GURR, John Oliver GURR. Spouse: Mary BATT. Mary BATT and Richard GURR were married on 9 April 1836 in Smarden, Kent. Children were: Phebe GURR, Isaac GURR, Eliza GURR, Charles GURR, Edward GURR. Richard GURR was born before 30 March 1850 in Smarden, Kent. On 30 March 1851, at the age of 1, he was living in Smarden, Kent. On 7 April 1861, at the age of 11, he was living in Barnden, Smarden, Kent. Parents: Richard GURR and Maria OLIVER. Richard GURR (private). Parents: John Oliver GURR and Sarah Ann HEATHFIELD. Rosa GURR was born about 1867 in Egerton, Kent. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 4, she was living in Brook Gate, Egerton, Kent. Parents: William GURR and Louisa Ann HOOKER. Rose Anne GURR was born before 28 April 1878 in Ashford, Kent. She was baptized on 28 April 1878 in Ashford, Kent. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 2, she was living in 14 Chart Terrace, Ashford, Kent. Parents: James GURR and Anne Maria MORPHETT. Susanne GURR was born on 21 September 1852 in Frittenden, Kent. Information passed from a letter to Barry Miller from Maria Coltman. Place of birth confirmed by 1871 census. On 5 April 1891, at the age of 38, she was living in Milking Pail Farm, Staplehurst, Kent. On 30 March 1901, at the age of 48, she was living in Milking Pail Farm, Staplehurst, Kent. Parents: Ishmael GURR and Cordelia CROTHALL. Spouse: John Burgess COX. Susanne GURR and John Burgess COX were married on 4 August 1874 in the Parish Church, Frittenden, Kent. Copy of marriage certificate passed on by Maria Coltman. Children were: Louisa COX, John COX, Willie COX, Harry COX, Ellen COX. Walter GURR was born about 1858 in Smarden, Kent. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 23, he was living in 6 Mount Pleasant Rd, Hastings St Mary In The Castle, Sussex. Parents: Jane M. GURR. Spouse: Rosa L. . Rosa L. and Walter GURR were married. Walter GURR (private). Parents: John Oliver GURR and Sarah Ann HEATHFIELD. William GURR was born about 1835 in Lenham, Kent. On 30 March 1851, at the age of 16, he was living in Smarden, Kent. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 36, he was living in High Street, Smarden, Kent.. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 46, he was living in High Street, Smarden, Kent.. On 5 April 1891, at the age of 56, he was living in Smarden, Kent. On 31 March 1901, at the age of 66, he was living in High Street, Smarden, Kent.. He died on 7 August 1916 at the age of 81 in Smarden, Kent. He had his estate probated on 29 September 1916 in London. GURR William of Smarden Kent died 7 August 1916. Administration (with Will) London 29 September to Herbert William Gurr and Percy Edward Gurr carpenters. Effects £422 14s. 7d. In the 1851 census William is apprenticed to a carpenter, presumably his father. By 1881 William is a carpenter in his own right. On the 1901 census, William is a Carpenter Wheelwright and has his three sons, Herbert, Edward and Arthur working for him. Herbert and Edward are Carpenters whilst Arthur is apprenticed. Parents: Edward GURR and Ann Greenstreet KETTLE. Spouse: Sophia TURK. Sophia TURK and William GURR were married in September Quarter 1856. Children were: Emma GURR, Julia A GURR, Herbert William GURR, Percy Edward GURR, Kate GURR, Annie Maria GURR, Clara C GURR, Lewis GURR, Arthur GURR, Flora Jane GURR. William GURR was born about 1838 in Smarden, Kent. On 30 March 1851, at the age of 13, he was living in Jubilee House, Smarden, Kent. On 7 April 1861, at the age of 23, he was living in Charton Street, Gillingham, Kent. Lodging with Elizabeth Woolley working as a joiner. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 33, he was living in Brook Gate, Egerton, Kent. Listed as a Carpenter Parents: John GURR and Priscilla . Spouse: Louisa Ann HOOKER. Louisa Ann HOOKER and William GURR were married in December Quarter 1861. Children were: William GURR, Louisa GURR, Jane GURR, Rosa GURR, George GURR, Alfred GURR. William GURR was born about 1860 in Frittenden, Kent. On the LDS CD version of the 1881 census there is a transcription error. Gurr has been transcribed as Guss. On 3 April 1881, at the age of 21, he was living in Pound Hill, Frittenden, Kent. On 31 March 1901, at the age of 41, he was living in Tudeley Church Farm, Crockhurst Street, Kent. In 1901 William was a farmer living with his wife and 4 step children. Parents: Ishmael GURR and Cordelia CROTHALL. Spouse: Jane . Jane and William GURR were married. William GURR was born about 1864 in New Brompton, Kent. On 2 April 1871, at the age of 7, he was living in Brook Gate, Egerton, Kent. Parents: William GURR and Louisa Ann HOOKER. |