Harold Godfrey born 26th october 1895 died 21st February 1969

[Chris Godfrey]

Hello I'm wondering If anyone can help me.

I have some basic information with regards to my great grandfather Harold Godfrey but all of sudden ita dried up. He was born 26th october 1895 in Middleton and died 21st February also in Middleton. I have census records up until 1911 but from there it dries up and I'm struggling to find what he did for the rest of his life as an occupation etc. I have nobody i can ask so I'm literally just searching until I can match things up with what I have. Any help or pointers would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Bootzy]

Where is Middleton - UK or USA?
name of parents
married when/where?

 

[solidrock2]

Think it maybe uk.

GODFREY, HAROLD mmn MARKS GRO Reference: 1895 D Quarter in CHORLTON Volume 08C Page 774

Were his parents Henry and Harriet married 1884 ?
Did he marry Elizabeth A Anderson in 1927 ?

1939 Harold Godfrey b1895 95 Welbeck Avenue Chadderton Lancashire.
Elizabeth A Godfrey b1892 95 Welbeck Avenue Chadderton Lancashire.

 

[Chris Godfrey]

Hello both. It is middleton uk. I do know he married an Elizabeth Anderson 5th march 1927. His parents were a Henry and Hariett Mark's I believe

 

[solidrock2]

Did he follow in his father's footsteps and work as a railway wagon maker? They may have worked at Newton Heath carriage and wagon works.

 

[Chris Godfrey]

There is a chance for that as my grandad worked there also. It's definitely something to look into thank you

 

[p.risboy]

Doing a cursory search for Harold Godfrey, his marriage gives his occupation as Drop Stamper, aged 31.. Fathers Occ, was a Wagon maker. (This ties up with 1911 & 1901 census).

A Drop Stamper would be working a press, that either stamps out parts, or presses in details on a piece of metal..eg. Coins or Medals etc. Larger parts could well be things like saucepans. It depends where he was working, or what size of machine he operated. Could also be stamping out Rail Carriage Wagon or truck Wheels.

Elizabeth Anderson was a widow, aged 34. Fathers name was James Wensley, Occ, Plumber(Deceased).

1939 Register, his occupation is a Electric Welder.(Heavy Worker).

Hope this helps.

Steve.

 

[Chris Godfrey]

Hi steve amazing thank you very much. This is very helpful indeed