Kim Simmonds’ Family Genealogy - Person Sheet
NameAlfred Stuart SYMONDSON-SIMMONDS 
, G Grandfather
, G GrandfatherBirth17 Feb 1865, Hounslow, Middlesex, England
Baptism30 Aug 1867, Hounslow, Middlesex, England
Death1930
OccupationMusician
FatherHenry SYMONDSON-SIMMONDS (1832-1911)
MotherBarbara MILLS (1839-1924)
Spouses
1Emily Margaret LOWE , G Grandmother
, G GrandmotherBirth18 Oct 1866, East Keswick, Yorkshire, England
Death5 Oct 1892, London, Middlesex, England
BurialHanwell, Middlesex
FatherHenry LOWE (1829-<1901)
MotherSarah NUNNS (1826-)
Marriage14 Jun 1884, Parish Church Leeds, Yorkshire
2Alice Maud STANIFORTH , Step G Grandmother
, Step G GrandmotherBirth1873, Dartmouth, Devon
Death1964
FatherSamuel STANIFORTH (~1831-1909)
MotherSarah Elizabeth Grace OXFORD (1829-1916)
Marriage7 Apr 1894
ChildrenAlfred Stuart (1895-1971)
Sidney Gordon (1896-1967)
Muriel Grace O. (1901-1990)
Sybil Clara (1907-2004)
Violet Marcella J. (1909-1993)
Charles Alexander (1910-1922)
Florence B (~1912-~1915)
Notes for Alfred Stuart SYMONDSON-SIMMONDS
TIMELINE
1865 Alfred Stuart Symondson born in Hounslow, Middlesex, England (now in Greater London) His father Henry Symondson was a Staff Sgt. in the Militia. His mother is Barbara Symondson (nee Mills).
1881 Living at 25 Lion & Lamb Road with his parents and brothers and sisters. Alfred is a musician P. Staff 4th Middlesex Militia. Later that year he joined the 11th Hussars as a musician.
1884 June. Married Emily Margaret Lowe at the parish church in Leeds.
1884 July Alfred Henry Percy Simmonds born. Emily’s address is 15 Spring Hill Terrace, Headingly, Leeds.
1888 Constance Elizabeth Simmonds is born in Leeds.
1890 Transfers as a musician to the 3rd Regiment of Foot, Scots Guards, 1st Battalion based in London.
1890 Son Albert Edwin Simmonds is born, he is baptized at Aldershot.
1891 Son Albert Edwin Simmonds dies.
1891 Living at 24 Victoria Model Dwellings, Francis Street, Westminster London, England with Emily and Constance. Percy is in Leeds living with his grandmother, Emily’s mother, Sarah Lowe.
1892 Emily dies from complications of child birth. Presumably this 4 child does not survive.
1894 Alfred Symondson marries Alice Maud Staniforth
1895 Son Alfred S. Symondson is born. Now has two sons whose first name is the same as his, Alfred S. Symondson and Alfred H. Percy Simmonds.
1896 Son Sidney Gordon Symondson is born.
1901 Living in 102 Coleshill Buildings, Westminster last name Symondson with his wife Alice, daughter Constance and sons Stuart (Percy S.) and Gordon (Sidney G). His son A. H. Percy Simmonds is living with his aunt, (Emily’s sister Edith Patience Lowe) and his grandmother Emily’s mother.)
1901 Daughter Muriel Symondson is born.
1904 His son A. H. Percy Simmonds emigrates to Canada and later settles in Keatley, Saskatchewan, Canada.
1907 Daughter Sybil Symondson is born
1908 Daughter Constance Simmonds, married in Guiseley near Leeds.
1909 Daughter Violet Symondson is born
1910 Son Charles Alexander Symondson is born
1911 Probable year of his father Henry’s death.
1911 Living at 104 Coleshill Bdlgs, Pimlico Road, London with wife Alice, sons Stuart, Gordon and Charles as well as daughters Muriel, Sybil and Violet.
1912 Came to Canada with the Scots Guards Band.
1912 Daughter Florence Symondson is born.
1914 Lived at 23 Cambridge Street, Warwick Street, Pimlico, London.
1914 Son Sidney Gordon Symondson in the 11th Hussars band with a rank of Boy.
1915 Death of daughter Florence Symondson.
1915 Summer. Son A. H. Percy Simmonds training with the Canadian Army in England.
1916 June 2 Son A. H. Percy Simmonds badly wounded in France then becomes prisoner of war.
1917 9 days in May and later 29 days in August/September in France with Scots Guards Band.
1919 May 7 retirement from Scots Guards.
1920 to 1927 Living again at 23 Cambridge Street, near Buckingham Palace Road. Listed in the Electoral register Sydney Gordon Symondson (who had also been living here since 2 years earlier) Alfred Stuart Symondson, and after women could vote Alice Maud Symondson is also listed.
1922 Death of son Charles Alexander Symondson.
1928 Son S. Gordon Symondson emigrates to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. He probably is unaware his half brother A. H. Percy Simmonds has settled in the same province.
1930 Death of Alfred Stuart Symondson in London.
1964 Death of Alice Maude Symondson.
NOTES
In the 1865 birth index for January to March, Alfred Stuart Symondson Brentford District volume 3a page 49.
His birth certificate states the following:
Registration District Brentford, sub district Isleworth in the County of Middlesex
Born February 17, 1865 Alfred Stuart Symondson
Father Henry Symondson, Staff Sergeant in the 4th Middlesex Militia
Mother Barbara Symondson formerly Mills
Residence Militia Barracks, Isleworth, Heston
Birth Registered February 27, 1845
Parish records Holy Trinity, Hounslow, Baptism August 30, 1867 Alfred Stuart Symondson, parents Henry and Barbara Symondson, born February 17, 1865, abode Hounslow, father’s occupation Band Sergeant of the 4th Middlesex Militia. His brother Sydney Frederick was baptized the same day.
In the 1871 census Henry Simmons living at 4 Militia Cottage, Isleworth civil parish, Brentford District, Holy Trinity parish, Hounslow, Middlesex age 38, born at St Pancras, Middlesex, occupation Staff Sgt. Midx Militia. wife Barbara Simmons, age 31 born Heston. Children Henry John Simmons age 10, Sydney Fred Simmons age 8, Alfred Stewart Simmons age 6 and Herbert George Simmons age 3.
In the 1881 census living at 25 Lion & Lamb Road Heston civil parish, Brentford District, Isleworth sub district. Henry Simmonds married age 48, born at St. Pancras, Middlesex, occupation Foreman and Clerk? to Brickmaker. Wife Barbara Simmonds age 40 born Hounslow, Middlesex. Children Sidney F. Simmonds, unmarried, age 18, born Hounslow, Middlesex, occupation pupil teacher. Alfred S. Simmonds, age 16, born Hounslow, Middlesex, occupation Musician P. Staff 4th Mx Militia. Herbert G. Simmonds age 12 born at born Hounslow, Middlesex. Marcella F. Simmonds age 7, born Hounslow, Middlesex. Louisa G. Simmonds age 5, born Hounslow, Middlesex. Amy B. Simmonds age 2, born Hounslow, Middlesex. Henry J. Simmonds, age 20, born Hounslow, Middlesex, Musician Scots Guards. [Lion and Lamb Road seems to be an extension or a part of High Street Brentford.]
A marriage for an Alfred Simmonds is listed in the Leeds GRO 1884 June index volume 9b page 639.
In the 1891 census living at 24 Victoria Model Dwellings, Francis Street, Civil Parish: St Margaret and St John The Evangelist Westminster Ecclesiastical parish: St Stephens, London, England. Alfred S. Simmonds, married, age 26, occupation Musician, 1st Battalion of Scots Guards, born at Hounslow, Middlesex. Emily M. Simmonds age 24, born at Harewood, Yorkshire. Daughter Constance E. Simmonds, age 3, born at Leeds, Yorkshire. [The head of almost every family living in the Victoria Dwellings was a soldier of the Scot Guards or Grenadier Guards. A number of them were musicians. The next building listed on the census is listed as the Guards Industrial Home 47 Frances Street, which is a school to maintain, educate, and train (up to 17 years of age) for domestic service the daughters of non-commissioned Officers and men of the Guards.]
In the April to June 1894 marriage index Alfred Stuart Symondson St George Hanover Square, London, Middlesex volume 1a page 838, on the same page as Alice Maude Staniforth.
In the 1901 census living at 102 Coleshill Bldgs. Civil Parish St George and Hanover Square, Ecclesiastical Parish St Barbabas, Westminster, London. Listed as Alfred Symondson, married, age 36, born at Hounslow, Middlesex, occupation musician (Scots Guards) Wife Alice Symondson age 27, born at Dartmouth, Devon. Daughter Constance age 13 born at Leeds, Yorkshire. Son Stuart Symondson age 6 born at Pimlico, London and son Gordon Symondson age 4.
London Electoral Registers 1901
Alfred Stuart Symondson, 103 Coleshill buildings, St. George Hanover Square, Westminster, dwellinghouse
London Electoral Registers 1904
Alfred Stuart Symondson, 104 Coleshill buildings, St. George Hanover Square, Westminster, dwellinghouse
In the 1911 census living at 104 Coleshill Bdgs, Pimlico Road, London. Alfred Symondson, head, age 43, married, Musician H. M. Scots Guards, born Hounslow, Middlesex. Wife Alice Symondson, age 36, married 17 years, 6 children born alive, all living, born Dartsmouth, Devon. Son Alfred Symondson, age 16, single, Musician H. M. Scots Guards, born London, Middlesex. Son Sidney Symondson, age 14, Musical student, born London, Middlesex. Daughter Muriel Symondson, age 9, born London. Daughter Sybil Symondson, age 3, born London. Daughter Violet Symondson, age 2, born London. Son Algarides? [Alexander] Symondson, age 1 born London. They are living in a 3-room tenement
Canadian Passenger lists arrived August 24, 1912 In Montreal aboard the Megantic, which departed from Liverpool. Alfred S. Symondson, age 46, Scots Guards Band [There were a total of 40 Scots Guards Musicians listed]
London Electoral Registers 1923, 1925, 1927
23 Cambridge Street, Westminster
Alfred Stuart Symondson
Alice Maud Symondson
Sidney Gordon Symondson
London Electoral Registers 1929
Alfred Stuart Symondson
Alfred Stuart Symondson (junr.)
May Florence Symondson [Not sure who May is?]
Also
Helen Bright, Frederick Bright, Gwendoline Annie Mary Gee, Charles Ladbrook and Dorothy Saunders
[No Alice Maude Symondson]
London Electoral Registers 1929
Alfred Stuart Symondson
May Florence Symondson [Not sure who May is?]
Also
Some others
[No Alice Maude Symondson]
His attestation papers state the following. Dated October 10, 1881 at Hounslow. Reg No 1958
Name is Alfred Stewart Simmonds.
Born at Hounslow, Middlesex. Age 16 years 8 months
Occupation is Musician
Enlisted in the 11th Hussars for 12 years
Height 5 feet 7.1 inches. Weight 141 pounds, blue eyes, light brown hair
Church of England
His service papers state the following.
Service began Oct 10, 1881
Promoted to Lance Corporal September 19, 1889 11th Hussars
Transferred to the 1st Scot Guards to serve with an elder brother Feb. 7 1890
Transferred as a private to the 1st Scot Guards Feb 14, 1890
Appointed musician Feb 14, 1890
Reengaged at London, October 7, 1893 to complete 21 years with the colours.
I hereby elect from 1st April 1898 to come under the new rules as to messing allowance contained in the Royal Warrant dated 31st March 1898. [Signed A. Symondson Muc. SG]
Permitted to Continue in service beyond 21 years Oct 10, 1902
Granted 6th G. C. (Good Conduct) Badge October 10, 1907
Elected under Army Order 1 of 1918 to draw pension while still serving from Aug 5, 1914, Musician January 28, 1918.
Statement of services with the 11th Hussars [Name given as Alfred Stewart Simmonds alias Alfred Stuart Symondson]
Attested Bandsman October 10, 1881
Appointed trumpeter April 21, 1882
Good conduct pay at 1 February 19, 1887 (1884?)
Reverts to Private ??? ??? ? app B’man April 14, 1888
Good conduct pay at 2 Feb 19, 1889
Regimental Numbers: 11th Hussars 1958, Scots Guards 8523
His Military History Sheet states the following
Stationed at home 10 Oct. 1881 to 21 May 1917 (35 years 224 days)
Stationed in France 22 May 1917 to 30 May, 1917 (9 days)
Stationed at home 31 May, 1917 to 27 Aug, 1917 (89 days)
Stationed British Exp. Force, France 28 Aug, 1917 to 25 Sep 1917 (29 days)
Stationed at home 26 Sept 1917
There is a stamp on this sheet dated 16 Feb 1918. [Perhaps this his end of service]
Next of kin are listed wife Alice Maud, Barbara Simmonds (mother), Henry Simmonds, [this would be his father] Henry Simmonds, Sidney Simmonds, Herbert Simmonds (brothers) ????? Simmonds, Louisa Simmonds, Amy Simmonds (sisters) - (????, Middlesex)
Medal for Long service and Good Conduct 10 April 1908
Marriage [scratched out] Emily Margaret Lowe, parish Church Leeds, 14th, June 1884
Marriage Alice Maude Staniforth, register Office St. ??? ???? Square 7th [or 4th] April, 1894
Certificates of Education 2nd class 6 Nov 1882 [or 1883?]
Children 1st marriage Alfred H. P. born 12 October 1884 [this date is incorrect], Constance E born 22 March, 1888
Children 2nd marriage Alfred S, born 7 Feb 1895, Sidney C? Born 9 May, 1896, Muriel G. O. born 3 Sep, 1901, Sybil born 9 Aug, 1907, Violet M. J. 5 Feb, 1909, Charles A. born 20 Feb, 1910.
Continuation sheet states he was discharged on termination of second period of engagement 7 5 19 (37 years 210 days service)
Listing in the October to December 1930 death index, Alfred S. Symondson, age 65, Chelsea district, London, volume 1a, page 425.
His medal card states
Alfred S. Symondson, S. Gds [regiment] Pte [Rank] 8523 [Regimental No.]
Victory Medal and British Medal Roll SG/104 B8 page 1076
Web sites
Web page of the Band of the Scots Guards
http://military-bands.co.uk/scots_guards.html
1865 Alfred Stuart Symondson born in Hounslow, Middlesex, England (now in Greater London) His father Henry Symondson was a Staff Sgt. in the Militia. His mother is Barbara Symondson (nee Mills).
1881 Living at 25 Lion & Lamb Road with his parents and brothers and sisters. Alfred is a musician P. Staff 4th Middlesex Militia. Later that year he joined the 11th Hussars as a musician.
1884 June. Married Emily Margaret Lowe at the parish church in Leeds.
1884 July Alfred Henry Percy Simmonds born. Emily’s address is 15 Spring Hill Terrace, Headingly, Leeds.
1888 Constance Elizabeth Simmonds is born in Leeds.
1890 Transfers as a musician to the 3rd Regiment of Foot, Scots Guards, 1st Battalion based in London.
1890 Son Albert Edwin Simmonds is born, he is baptized at Aldershot.
1891 Son Albert Edwin Simmonds dies.
1891 Living at 24 Victoria Model Dwellings, Francis Street, Westminster London, England with Emily and Constance. Percy is in Leeds living with his grandmother, Emily’s mother, Sarah Lowe.
1892 Emily dies from complications of child birth. Presumably this 4 child does not survive.
1894 Alfred Symondson marries Alice Maud Staniforth
1895 Son Alfred S. Symondson is born. Now has two sons whose first name is the same as his, Alfred S. Symondson and Alfred H. Percy Simmonds.
1896 Son Sidney Gordon Symondson is born.
1901 Living in 102 Coleshill Buildings, Westminster last name Symondson with his wife Alice, daughter Constance and sons Stuart (Percy S.) and Gordon (Sidney G). His son A. H. Percy Simmonds is living with his aunt, (Emily’s sister Edith Patience Lowe) and his grandmother Emily’s mother.)
1901 Daughter Muriel Symondson is born.
1904 His son A. H. Percy Simmonds emigrates to Canada and later settles in Keatley, Saskatchewan, Canada.
1907 Daughter Sybil Symondson is born
1908 Daughter Constance Simmonds, married in Guiseley near Leeds.
1909 Daughter Violet Symondson is born
1910 Son Charles Alexander Symondson is born
1911 Probable year of his father Henry’s death.
1911 Living at 104 Coleshill Bdlgs, Pimlico Road, London with wife Alice, sons Stuart, Gordon and Charles as well as daughters Muriel, Sybil and Violet.
1912 Came to Canada with the Scots Guards Band.
1912 Daughter Florence Symondson is born.
1914 Lived at 23 Cambridge Street, Warwick Street, Pimlico, London.
1914 Son Sidney Gordon Symondson in the 11th Hussars band with a rank of Boy.
1915 Death of daughter Florence Symondson.
1915 Summer. Son A. H. Percy Simmonds training with the Canadian Army in England.
1916 June 2 Son A. H. Percy Simmonds badly wounded in France then becomes prisoner of war.
1917 9 days in May and later 29 days in August/September in France with Scots Guards Band.
1919 May 7 retirement from Scots Guards.
1920 to 1927 Living again at 23 Cambridge Street, near Buckingham Palace Road. Listed in the Electoral register Sydney Gordon Symondson (who had also been living here since 2 years earlier) Alfred Stuart Symondson, and after women could vote Alice Maud Symondson is also listed.
1922 Death of son Charles Alexander Symondson.
1928 Son S. Gordon Symondson emigrates to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. He probably is unaware his half brother A. H. Percy Simmonds has settled in the same province.
1930 Death of Alfred Stuart Symondson in London.
1964 Death of Alice Maude Symondson.
NOTES
In the 1865 birth index for January to March, Alfred Stuart Symondson Brentford District volume 3a page 49.
His birth certificate states the following:
Registration District Brentford, sub district Isleworth in the County of Middlesex
Born February 17, 1865 Alfred Stuart Symondson
Father Henry Symondson, Staff Sergeant in the 4th Middlesex Militia
Mother Barbara Symondson formerly Mills
Residence Militia Barracks, Isleworth, Heston
Birth Registered February 27, 1845
Parish records Holy Trinity, Hounslow, Baptism August 30, 1867 Alfred Stuart Symondson, parents Henry and Barbara Symondson, born February 17, 1865, abode Hounslow, father’s occupation Band Sergeant of the 4th Middlesex Militia. His brother Sydney Frederick was baptized the same day.
In the 1871 census Henry Simmons living at 4 Militia Cottage, Isleworth civil parish, Brentford District, Holy Trinity parish, Hounslow, Middlesex age 38, born at St Pancras, Middlesex, occupation Staff Sgt. Midx Militia. wife Barbara Simmons, age 31 born Heston. Children Henry John Simmons age 10, Sydney Fred Simmons age 8, Alfred Stewart Simmons age 6 and Herbert George Simmons age 3.
In the 1881 census living at 25 Lion & Lamb Road Heston civil parish, Brentford District, Isleworth sub district. Henry Simmonds married age 48, born at St. Pancras, Middlesex, occupation Foreman and Clerk? to Brickmaker. Wife Barbara Simmonds age 40 born Hounslow, Middlesex. Children Sidney F. Simmonds, unmarried, age 18, born Hounslow, Middlesex, occupation pupil teacher. Alfred S. Simmonds, age 16, born Hounslow, Middlesex, occupation Musician P. Staff 4th Mx Militia. Herbert G. Simmonds age 12 born at born Hounslow, Middlesex. Marcella F. Simmonds age 7, born Hounslow, Middlesex. Louisa G. Simmonds age 5, born Hounslow, Middlesex. Amy B. Simmonds age 2, born Hounslow, Middlesex. Henry J. Simmonds, age 20, born Hounslow, Middlesex, Musician Scots Guards. [Lion and Lamb Road seems to be an extension or a part of High Street Brentford.]
A marriage for an Alfred Simmonds is listed in the Leeds GRO 1884 June index volume 9b page 639.
In the 1891 census living at 24 Victoria Model Dwellings, Francis Street, Civil Parish: St Margaret and St John The Evangelist Westminster Ecclesiastical parish: St Stephens, London, England. Alfred S. Simmonds, married, age 26, occupation Musician, 1st Battalion of Scots Guards, born at Hounslow, Middlesex. Emily M. Simmonds age 24, born at Harewood, Yorkshire. Daughter Constance E. Simmonds, age 3, born at Leeds, Yorkshire. [The head of almost every family living in the Victoria Dwellings was a soldier of the Scot Guards or Grenadier Guards. A number of them were musicians. The next building listed on the census is listed as the Guards Industrial Home 47 Frances Street, which is a school to maintain, educate, and train (up to 17 years of age) for domestic service the daughters of non-commissioned Officers and men of the Guards.]
In the April to June 1894 marriage index Alfred Stuart Symondson St George Hanover Square, London, Middlesex volume 1a page 838, on the same page as Alice Maude Staniforth.
In the 1901 census living at 102 Coleshill Bldgs. Civil Parish St George and Hanover Square, Ecclesiastical Parish St Barbabas, Westminster, London. Listed as Alfred Symondson, married, age 36, born at Hounslow, Middlesex, occupation musician (Scots Guards) Wife Alice Symondson age 27, born at Dartmouth, Devon. Daughter Constance age 13 born at Leeds, Yorkshire. Son Stuart Symondson age 6 born at Pimlico, London and son Gordon Symondson age 4.
London Electoral Registers 1901
Alfred Stuart Symondson, 103 Coleshill buildings, St. George Hanover Square, Westminster, dwellinghouse
London Electoral Registers 1904
Alfred Stuart Symondson, 104 Coleshill buildings, St. George Hanover Square, Westminster, dwellinghouse
In the 1911 census living at 104 Coleshill Bdgs, Pimlico Road, London. Alfred Symondson, head, age 43, married, Musician H. M. Scots Guards, born Hounslow, Middlesex. Wife Alice Symondson, age 36, married 17 years, 6 children born alive, all living, born Dartsmouth, Devon. Son Alfred Symondson, age 16, single, Musician H. M. Scots Guards, born London, Middlesex. Son Sidney Symondson, age 14, Musical student, born London, Middlesex. Daughter Muriel Symondson, age 9, born London. Daughter Sybil Symondson, age 3, born London. Daughter Violet Symondson, age 2, born London. Son Algarides? [Alexander] Symondson, age 1 born London. They are living in a 3-room tenement
Canadian Passenger lists arrived August 24, 1912 In Montreal aboard the Megantic, which departed from Liverpool. Alfred S. Symondson, age 46, Scots Guards Band [There were a total of 40 Scots Guards Musicians listed]
London Electoral Registers 1923, 1925, 1927
23 Cambridge Street, Westminster
Alfred Stuart Symondson
Alice Maud Symondson
Sidney Gordon Symondson
London Electoral Registers 1929
Alfred Stuart Symondson
Alfred Stuart Symondson (junr.)
May Florence Symondson [Not sure who May is?]
Also
Helen Bright, Frederick Bright, Gwendoline Annie Mary Gee, Charles Ladbrook and Dorothy Saunders
[No Alice Maude Symondson]
London Electoral Registers 1929
Alfred Stuart Symondson
May Florence Symondson [Not sure who May is?]
Also
Some others
[No Alice Maude Symondson]
His attestation papers state the following. Dated October 10, 1881 at Hounslow. Reg No 1958
Name is Alfred Stewart Simmonds.
Born at Hounslow, Middlesex. Age 16 years 8 months
Occupation is Musician
Enlisted in the 11th Hussars for 12 years
Height 5 feet 7.1 inches. Weight 141 pounds, blue eyes, light brown hair
Church of England
His service papers state the following.
Service began Oct 10, 1881
Promoted to Lance Corporal September 19, 1889 11th Hussars
Transferred to the 1st Scot Guards to serve with an elder brother Feb. 7 1890
Transferred as a private to the 1st Scot Guards Feb 14, 1890
Appointed musician Feb 14, 1890
Reengaged at London, October 7, 1893 to complete 21 years with the colours.
I hereby elect from 1st April 1898 to come under the new rules as to messing allowance contained in the Royal Warrant dated 31st March 1898. [Signed A. Symondson Muc. SG]
Permitted to Continue in service beyond 21 years Oct 10, 1902
Granted 6th G. C. (Good Conduct) Badge October 10, 1907
Elected under Army Order 1 of 1918 to draw pension while still serving from Aug 5, 1914, Musician January 28, 1918.
Statement of services with the 11th Hussars [Name given as Alfred Stewart Simmonds alias Alfred Stuart Symondson]
Attested Bandsman October 10, 1881
Appointed trumpeter April 21, 1882
Good conduct pay at 1 February 19, 1887 (1884?)
Reverts to Private ??? ??? ? app B’man April 14, 1888
Good conduct pay at 2 Feb 19, 1889
Regimental Numbers: 11th Hussars 1958, Scots Guards 8523
His Military History Sheet states the following
Stationed at home 10 Oct. 1881 to 21 May 1917 (35 years 224 days)
Stationed in France 22 May 1917 to 30 May, 1917 (9 days)
Stationed at home 31 May, 1917 to 27 Aug, 1917 (89 days)
Stationed British Exp. Force, France 28 Aug, 1917 to 25 Sep 1917 (29 days)
Stationed at home 26 Sept 1917
There is a stamp on this sheet dated 16 Feb 1918. [Perhaps this his end of service]
Next of kin are listed wife Alice Maud, Barbara Simmonds (mother), Henry Simmonds, [this would be his father] Henry Simmonds, Sidney Simmonds, Herbert Simmonds (brothers) ????? Simmonds, Louisa Simmonds, Amy Simmonds (sisters) - (????, Middlesex)
Medal for Long service and Good Conduct 10 April 1908
Marriage [scratched out] Emily Margaret Lowe, parish Church Leeds, 14th, June 1884
Marriage Alice Maude Staniforth, register Office St. ??? ???? Square 7th [or 4th] April, 1894
Certificates of Education 2nd class 6 Nov 1882 [or 1883?]
Children 1st marriage Alfred H. P. born 12 October 1884 [this date is incorrect], Constance E born 22 March, 1888
Children 2nd marriage Alfred S, born 7 Feb 1895, Sidney C? Born 9 May, 1896, Muriel G. O. born 3 Sep, 1901, Sybil born 9 Aug, 1907, Violet M. J. 5 Feb, 1909, Charles A. born 20 Feb, 1910.
Continuation sheet states he was discharged on termination of second period of engagement 7 5 19 (37 years 210 days service)
Listing in the October to December 1930 death index, Alfred S. Symondson, age 65, Chelsea district, London, volume 1a, page 425.
His medal card states
Alfred S. Symondson, S. Gds [regiment] Pte [Rank] 8523 [Regimental No.]
Victory Medal and British Medal Roll SG/104 B8 page 1076
Web sites
Web page of the Band of the Scots Guards
http://military-bands.co.uk/scots_guards.html
Notes for Emily Margaret (Spouse 1)
Birth Certificate - courtesy of Gordon Slater
Wetherby district, Yorkshire October 18 1866, East Keswick, Emily Margaret Lowe, father Henry Lowe, farmer, mother Sarah Lowe formerly Nunns.
In the October to December 1866 birth index Emily M. Lowe, Whetherby, Yorkshire West Riding, volume 9a, page 105.
In the 1871 census Lime Kiln House, East Keswick, Yorkshire. Head George Maskill, age 44, General Dealer, born Barwick in Elmet, Yorkshire. Wife Margaret Maskill, age 41, born Horsforth Elizabeth Dent, Relation, age 48, housemaid, born Horsforth. Niece, Emily M. Lowe, age 4, scholar, born in East Keswick. [Margaret is Emily’s aunt.]
There is an Emily M. Lowe listed in the 1881 census age 14, living at School House Breary Rd, Otley, York, England. She was born in East Keswick, York, England. Her occupation is listed as a Pupil Teacher (School) and she a boarder. The other persons in the house are a certified teacher, a certified assistant teacher and a housekeeper.
The marriage for Emily Margaret Lowe is listed in the Leeds GRO 1884 June index volume 9b page 639.
The marriage certificate states the following
Married in the Parish Church of Leeds by License in the County of York, June 14, 1884
Alfred Simmonds, age 21, Bachelor, Trumpeter in the 11th Hussars, residence Barracks, father Henry Simmonds, Brick Works Manager.
Emily Margaret Lowe, age 18, spinster, residence Headingly, father Henry Lowe, Farmer
Witnessed by Joseph Henry Lowe and Edith Patience Jewell
[Note the witnesses are the brother and sister of the bride]
At the time of Alfred Henry Percy Simmonds’ birth Emily Margaret Simmonds’ residence is listed as 15 Spring Hill Terrace, Headingly, Leeds. [Note: there is a Springhill Terrace on Monk Bridge Road and Brookfield Rd n Headingly]
The death Index for 1892 October to December lists Emily Margaret Simmonds age 26 (born about 1866) registered at St George Hanover Square, London, Middlesex. Volume 1a page 303.
Death certificate courtesy Gordon Slater
St. George Hanover Square district, sub district St. Margaret, London. October 5, 1892, Victoria House, Emily Margaret Simmonds, 26 years, wife of Alfred Simmonds, Musician Scots Guards. Cause of death Exhaustion and Diarrhea 7 days, Pneumonia Parturition with adherent Placentia. Informant A. Simmonds widower of deceased present at the death. Victoria House Westminster. [Thus Emily died from birth of 4th child]
Wetherby district, Yorkshire October 18 1866, East Keswick, Emily Margaret Lowe, father Henry Lowe, farmer, mother Sarah Lowe formerly Nunns.
In the October to December 1866 birth index Emily M. Lowe, Whetherby, Yorkshire West Riding, volume 9a, page 105.
In the 1871 census Lime Kiln House, East Keswick, Yorkshire. Head George Maskill, age 44, General Dealer, born Barwick in Elmet, Yorkshire. Wife Margaret Maskill, age 41, born Horsforth Elizabeth Dent, Relation, age 48, housemaid, born Horsforth. Niece, Emily M. Lowe, age 4, scholar, born in East Keswick. [Margaret is Emily’s aunt.]
There is an Emily M. Lowe listed in the 1881 census age 14, living at School House Breary Rd, Otley, York, England. She was born in East Keswick, York, England. Her occupation is listed as a Pupil Teacher (School) and she a boarder. The other persons in the house are a certified teacher, a certified assistant teacher and a housekeeper.
The marriage for Emily Margaret Lowe is listed in the Leeds GRO 1884 June index volume 9b page 639.
The marriage certificate states the following
Married in the Parish Church of Leeds by License in the County of York, June 14, 1884
Alfred Simmonds, age 21, Bachelor, Trumpeter in the 11th Hussars, residence Barracks, father Henry Simmonds, Brick Works Manager.
Emily Margaret Lowe, age 18, spinster, residence Headingly, father Henry Lowe, Farmer
Witnessed by Joseph Henry Lowe and Edith Patience Jewell
[Note the witnesses are the brother and sister of the bride]
At the time of Alfred Henry Percy Simmonds’ birth Emily Margaret Simmonds’ residence is listed as 15 Spring Hill Terrace, Headingly, Leeds. [Note: there is a Springhill Terrace on Monk Bridge Road and Brookfield Rd n Headingly]
The death Index for 1892 October to December lists Emily Margaret Simmonds age 26 (born about 1866) registered at St George Hanover Square, London, Middlesex. Volume 1a page 303.
Death certificate courtesy Gordon Slater
St. George Hanover Square district, sub district St. Margaret, London. October 5, 1892, Victoria House, Emily Margaret Simmonds, 26 years, wife of Alfred Simmonds, Musician Scots Guards. Cause of death Exhaustion and Diarrhea 7 days, Pneumonia Parturition with adherent Placentia. Informant A. Simmonds widower of deceased present at the death. Victoria House Westminster. [Thus Emily died from birth of 4th child]
Notes for Alice Maud (Spouse 2)
In the April to June 1873 birth index Alice Maud Staniforth, Totnes district, Devon, volume 5b, page 174
In the 1881 census Ilfracombe civil parish, Devon Barnstable registration district, Ilfracombe at No. 7 Church St. Sarah Staniforth, head, married, age 50, shopkeeper, born Brixham, Devon. Daughter Elizabeth Staniforth, age 15, shop assistant, born Dartmouth, Devon. Son Sidney Staniforth, age 12, born Dartmouth. Daughter Olive Staniforth age 12, born Dartmouth. Daughter Alice Staniforth, age 7 born Dartmouth.
In the 1891 census, Chertsey civil and ecclesiastical parish, Surrey at 52 Station Rd. Samuel H. Staniforth, head, married, age 29, Police Constable born Dartmouth, Devon. Wife, Ellen N. Staniforth, age 29 born Combe Martin. Daughter Florence M. Staniforth age 11, born Ilfracombe, Devon. Son Arthur G? Staniforth age 8, born Ilfracombe. Son Frank V. Staniforth age 5 born Ilfracombe. Sister Alice M. Staniforth, single, age 18, dressmaker, born Dartmouth.
In the London Electoral Registers 1964 and 1965
15 Charlotte Road, Wallington, Mitcham, Surrey
Ann R. Nash [granddaughter]
Violet M. J. Nash [daughter]
Alice M. Symondson [mother]
Muriel Grace O. Symondson [daughter]
In the 1964 entry only Charles W. Nash
A possible listing in the October to December, 1964 death index, Alice M. Symondson, age 90, Surrey North Eastern district, Surrey, volume 5g, page 595.
In the 1881 census Ilfracombe civil parish, Devon Barnstable registration district, Ilfracombe at No. 7 Church St. Sarah Staniforth, head, married, age 50, shopkeeper, born Brixham, Devon. Daughter Elizabeth Staniforth, age 15, shop assistant, born Dartmouth, Devon. Son Sidney Staniforth, age 12, born Dartmouth. Daughter Olive Staniforth age 12, born Dartmouth. Daughter Alice Staniforth, age 7 born Dartmouth.
In the 1891 census, Chertsey civil and ecclesiastical parish, Surrey at 52 Station Rd. Samuel H. Staniforth, head, married, age 29, Police Constable born Dartmouth, Devon. Wife, Ellen N. Staniforth, age 29 born Combe Martin. Daughter Florence M. Staniforth age 11, born Ilfracombe, Devon. Son Arthur G? Staniforth age 8, born Ilfracombe. Son Frank V. Staniforth age 5 born Ilfracombe. Sister Alice M. Staniforth, single, age 18, dressmaker, born Dartmouth.
In the London Electoral Registers 1964 and 1965
15 Charlotte Road, Wallington, Mitcham, Surrey
Ann R. Nash [granddaughter]
Violet M. J. Nash [daughter]
Alice M. Symondson [mother]
Muriel Grace O. Symondson [daughter]
In the 1964 entry only Charles W. Nash
A possible listing in the October to December, 1964 death index, Alice M. Symondson, age 90, Surrey North Eastern district, Surrey, volume 5g, page 595.