Henry Grubham and his wife Alice Mary (Baker) Grubham, sitting in deckchairs with their dog. Probably on their lawn at Clifton-on-Teme, where they lived. |
Henry Grubham was a Postman. Here he is collecting post from one of the local Royal Mail Post Boxes |
Henry (Harry) Grubham was the fifth child of Philip and Eliza Grubham. He was born, 3rd May 1883 and baptised 3rd May, 1883, at Knightwick Church, Worcestershire (The Rector was J. B. Wilson).
He married, Alice Mary Baker, on Thursday 2nd January, 1908, at St. Johns Church, Worcester.
They had a daughter Mabel Grubham, who was born, 10th November 1908 and baptised on the 20th December, 1908 at Knightwick Church, Worcestershire (by the Rector, J. B. Wilson).
They were living at Darby's Common at that time.
I found a further record of another daughter Ada Grubham Born: 13th March 1921 who may have died as a baby.
They were living at Woodbine Cottage at that time and the records show Harry as a Postman.
All the time that I remember them they lived at, 2. Old Road, Clifton-on-Teme, Worcestershire.
Harry died, 29th November 1964 (aged 81 years) Epitaph: Fell asleep now at rest [100]
Alice was born on, 21st February 1879 and died, February 1968 and is buried in the same grave at Knightwick Chapel, Worcestershire.
I have done some research on Alice's family the Bakers and you can view some of their census forms below:-
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1881
James Baker
1891
Lucy Baker
1901
Lucy Baker
1901
Alice Baker
1911 Henry &
Alice Grubham
In the 1939 Register:-
Henry Grubham.
Born: 3rd May 1883.
Occupation: Postman (Rural).
Alice Mary Grubham.
Born: 21st February 1879.
Occupation: UDD. (Unpaid Domestic Services).
Address: 2 Old Road, Clifton, Worcestershire.
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The following came from the Knightwick School Admission's Register,
Henry Grubham
Born: 3rd May, 1883
Last School: Whitbourne CES
Admission to
Knightwick School : 4th June, 1888
Parent: Philip Grubham
Living at: Ankerdine Hill
Occupation: Labourer
Date of Leaving: 26th May, 1897
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Henry and Alice's daughter Mabel Grubham.
She was a very good looking woman when this photograph was taken.
Mabel was born, 12th November, 1908
and baptised, 20th December 1908 at Knightwick Church, Worcestershire (by the Rector, J. B. Wilson) The family at that time lived at Darby's Common and her father's occupation was a labourer.
Probate:-
Henry Grubham, of 2 Old Road, Clifton-on-Teme, Worcestershire, died 29th November, 1964. Administration London 8th March to Alice Mary Grubham, widow. £833.
Alice Mary Grubham, of 2 Old Road, Clifton-on-Teme, Worcestershire, died 5th February, 1968. Probate London 10th April. £2054.
View gravestone at Knightwick Churchyard |