In the April to June 1859 birth index, Wilhelmina Arnold, St. Giles district, London, Middlesex, volume 1b, page 401. [It is interesting to note that this matches the 1861 Scotland census, but her age changes by about 3 years, after she marries her husband!]

In the 1861 Scotland Census 28 S Tay Street, Dundee, Angus. Head August Arnold, age 28, Professor of Music, born Winternbery, Bs. Wife Emily Arnold, age 21, born England. Daughter Wilhelmina Arnold, age 21 months, born England. Daughter Emily Arnold, age 2 months, born Dundee, Forfar.

In the 1871 census No. 3 Gellaize? Cottages, Wellington Road, Belgrave Road. Head August Arnold, age 38, Professor of Music, born Binttgart, Germany. Wife Emily Arnold, age 31, born London. Daughter Wilhemena Arnold, age 11, scholar, born Scotland. [This contradicts the 1861 census] Daughter Emily Arnold, age 10, scholar, born Scotland. Son Carl Arnold, age 9, scholar, born Scotland. Son Ernst Arnold, age 7, scholar, born Scotland. Son Wilhelm Arnold, age 5, scholar, born Scotland. Daughter Augusta Arnold, age 1, born Scotland.

In the 1881 census 39 Lion and Lamb Road, Heston, Middlesex. Head Annie Irvine, widow, age 77, born Newtown, Middlesex. [Annie is the maternal grandmother of the Arnolds] Grand Daughter Minnie Arnold [as spelled], unmarried, age 21, housekeeper, born London. Grandson Carl Arnold, unmarried, age 19, railway clerk, born Scotland. Grandson William Arnold, age 13, scholar, born Scotland. Grand son Bertie Arnold, age 9, born Hounslow, Middlesex.

In the January to March 1934 death index Wilhelmina Symondson, age 73, Willesden district, Middlesex, volume 3a, page 410.

Also used Sidney

Listed in the January to March 1863 birth index Sidney Frederick Symondson Brentford, Middlesex volume 3a, page 42.

The IGI lists him as Sydney Henderick Symondson born Dec 12 1862, Christened Aug. 30 1867 Hounslow, father Henry Symondson, mother Barbara.
Confirmed by parish records Holy Trinity, Hounslow. Father’s occupation Band Sergeant of the 4th Middlesex Militia. Same day as his brother Alfred Stuart Symondson.

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.]


In the Apr to Jun 1885 marriage index listed as Sydney Frederick Symondson, Lambeth, Greater London Surrey. Listed on the same page is Wilhelmina Arnold, Lambeth District, Greater London, Surrey.

parish records
June 20, 1885
Sydney Frederick Symondson, age 22, bachelor, Schoolmaster, Lambeth Road, father Henry Symondson, Brickmaker’s Foreman
Wilhelmina Arnold, age 23, Spinster, Berkley St, father Auguste Arnold, Professor of Music
in the presence of Harry Stephen Rodgers and ????

In the 1891 census Sidney F. Simmonds age 28 born Hounslow, occupation clerk. Wife Wilhelmia age 28 born London, Middlesex. Children Gertrude E. age 5, Sydney C. age 4 Wilhelmina age 2, Henry N. age 1 all born at Hounslow. Brother in law Alerts? [Albert] W. Arnold age 18, born at Hounslow Stonemasons apprentice. Living at 1 Rose Villa, Hounslow, Isleworth Parish, Heston and Islesworth Sanitation district.

In the 1899 Kelly’s Sussex directory Sidney Frederick Symondson, 58 Warleigh Road, Brighton.

In the 1901 census living at 58 Warleigh Road Civil Parish Preston, Ecclesiastical parish of St Saviour, Brighton Sussex. Registration District Steyning, Sub registration district Shoreham. Syney F. Symondson age 38, born at Hounslow, Middlesex occupation coal merchant (employer). Wife Wilhelmina age 36, born at Bedford Square, London. Daughter Gertrude age 15, born at Hounslow, Middlesex, son Sidney age 13, born at Hounslow, daughter Wilhelmina age 12 born at Hounslow, son Henry age 11 born at Hounslow, daughter Barbara age 9 born at Hounslow, son Robert age 7 born at Hounslow, son Victor age 4 born at Hounslow, son Lionel age 2 born at Brighton, Sussex. They have 1 domestic servant. Visiting with them are his father Henry Symondson, mother Barbara Symondson, his brother Herbert and his family.

In the 1911 census Sydney F. Simmonds, age 48, musician conductor, associated with a roller skating rink, born Hounslow. Wife Wilhelmina Simmonds, married 26 years, age 48, 10 children born alive all still living, born Holborn. Daughter Constance Simmonds, single, age 22, musician roller skating rink, born Hounslow. Son Robert Simmonds, single, age 17, Electrician Operator at Cinematograph Theatre, born Hounslow. Son Victor Simmonds, age 14, born Hounslow. Son Lionel Simmonds, age 11, born Brighton, Sussex. Daughter Phyllis Simmonds, age 9, born Brighton. Son Ernest Simmonds, age 7, born Brighton. [Note most other family members are using the name Symondson in this census.]

Listed in his son’s Sydney World War I attestation paper as living at 44 Lisson Grove, Marylebone, London, dated May 5, 1915.

Was a musical director

see
http://www.sturdevant-family.com/GEDTREE/gp139.html

April to June 1927 death index Sydney F. Symondson, age 64, Willesden, Middlesex, volume 3a, page 224.