All births, baptisms, marriages and burials at Strumpshaw, Norfolk unless otherwise stated.
THOMAS GUYMER Generation 1
A Thomas Gymer baptised Hemsby, Norfolk 31 Dec 1775 (IGI) son of Thomas & Mary (Margeson). For more on this
family see the Martham page
Thomas Guymer marries Mary Grimmer 21 Oct 1799 at Burgh St Margaret & St Mary, Flegg, botp
1841 At son Thomas's marriage Thomas's occupation shoemaker
Thomas Gymer buried at Strumpshaw 18 Jan 1841 aged 65 (PR 175). Death registered as "Goymer" Blofied District Q1.
The will of Thomas Gymer shoemaker of Strumpshaw proved at Norwich Consistory Court 1841 executor Mary Gymer
Mary Gymer buried Strumpshaw 23 Apr 1850 aged 75 (PR 252)
Known children of Thomas & Mary. All baptisms & burials Great Yarmouth unless stated. Father a shoemaker for all Strumpshaw baptisms
| Mary Ann Gymer | Born 2 Mar 1800 Bapt 31st March. Buried 16 Nov 1800 Burgh St Margaret & Billockby |
| Mary Anne Gymer | Born 31 Dec 1801 bapt 2 Jan 1802 (more below) |
| Elizabeth Gymer | Born & bapt 27 Apr 1804 (more below) |
| Ann Gymer | Born 24 Feb bapt 27 Feb 1806 (more below) |
| Joseph Grimmer Gymer | Born 11 Aug 1807 bapt 18 Aug. Buried Strumpshaw 12 Nov 1854 aged 46 (PR292) |
| Thomas Grimmer Gymer | Bapt 19 Jan 1809 (more below) |
| Hannah Gymer | Born 6 Jul 1811 bapt 8 Jul Strumpshaw (more below) |
| Joanna Gymer | Bapt 7 Nov 1813 Strumpshaw (PR9) (more below) |
| William Gymer | Bapt 27 Apr 1817 Strumpshaw (PR38). Death registered William Gymer aged 80 Blofield District Q4 1895 & buried Strumpshaw 27 Nov 1895 (PR578) |
| Susannah Gymer | Bapt 23 May 1819 Strumpshaw (more below) |
| Sarah Gymer | Born c1821 |
| Mary Gymer | Bapt 22 Apr 1827 Strumpshaw (more below) |
Baptism 9 Aug 1840 Elizabeth Gymer Strumpshaw St Peter the daughter of Hannah (PR 307)
Somewhat strangely IGI has all the above children, except the first Mary Ann & Hannah, also baptised on the same dates as above at Earsdon by North Shields, Northumberland. These are now known to be all false entries
1835 Norfolk Genealogy East Norfolk Poll & Register Thomas GYMER of Strumpshaw
1841 census Mary Guymer (60) living at Shoulder of Lamb public house, Strumpshaw with children Joseph (25 ag lab), Thomas (25 ag lab), William (20 ag lab), Susannah (20 F.S.), Sarah (20) & Mary (14)
1851 census Joseph (42 bn Yarmouth ag lab) living in Strumpshaw with sister Hannah (37 bn Strumpshaw housekeeper). Both unmarried. {living next door to brother Thomas}
MARY ANNE GYMER Generation 2
Mary Ann Gymer Born 31st December 1801 baptised 2nd January 1802 Great Yarmouth St Nicholas, the daughter of Thomas & Mary (Grimmer)
Marries ???? Gosling
Known child of Mary & ????
| Anna Gosling | Born c1838 Norwich |
1851 census Mary A Gosling (49 bn Norwich marr) living at Tinklers Lane, Heigham with daughter Anna (13 bn Norwich)
ELIZABETH GYMER Generation 2
Elizabeth Gymer born & baptised privately 27 Apr 1804 Great Yarmouth St Nicholas the daughter of Thomas & Mary (Grimmer)
Elizabeth Gymer marries William Kybet 25 Dec 1830 at St Lukes, Finsbury, London
after banns (PR 441). Both single & otp. Witnesses James Bacon & Charlotte Copsey
Elizabeth Kybert dies 14th April 1885 Strumpshaw aged 81 of diarrhoa + (3 days) widow of William, a dairyman. Informant son Wm Kybert of 6 Regina
Road, Tollington Park, Hollesley. Registered Blofield District Q2
1851 census Elizabeth Kybert (47 bn Yarmouth dairy woman) living at 16 Mount Pleasant, Holborn St Andrew, Finsbury with husband William (49 bn Cantley cow keeper) & sons William (19 law stationer), James (17 warehouse porter) & Thomas (11 scholar). All children born St Pancras
1861 census Elizabeth Kybert (56 bn Yarmouth wid) visiter at Tinklers Lane, Heigham with sister Joanna & her husband
1881 census Elizabeth Kybert (77 bn Yarmouth wid) living at 4 Gymers Loke, Strumpshaw
ANN GYMER Generation 2
Ann Gymer born 24 Feb baptised 27 Feb 1806 Great Yarmouth, the daughter of Thomas & Mary (Grimmer)
Marries 31 Mar 1839 at St Benedicts, Norwich (PR 12) to John Buck (lab) son of John (lab). Ann daughter of Thomas
(shoemaker). Both of full age & resident at the Beehive Inn. Witnesses William Guymer & Johanna Buck
Death registered Ann Buck Blofield District aged 88 Q1 1890
Child of Ann
| John Guymer | Bapt Strumpshaw 12th March 1828 (more below) |
1841 census Ann Buck (35) living at Strumpshaw Lane, Strumpshaw with husband John (35 ag lab) & children John (12), James (1)
& Mary (6 mths). All born Norfolk
1851 census Ann Buck (44 bn Gt Yarmouth charwomam wid hd) living at Strumpshaw with children James (11 ag lab), William (8)
& Sarah Ann (3). All children born Strumpshaw
1861 census Mary Ann Buck (55 bn Yarmouth marr hd) living at Goat Lane, Strumpshaw with children James (20 ag lab), William
(18 ag lab) & Sarah Ann (13). All children born Strumpshaw
1871 census Ann Buck (66 bn Gt Yarmouth washwoman wid hd) living Uptown, Strumpshaw
1881 census Ann Buck (75 bn Yarmouth wid) living with son John Buck (34 bn Strumpshaw farm lab) & his family at 2 High Noon,
Brandeston
THOMAS GRIMMER GYMER Generation 2
Thomas Grimmer Gymer born 19th January 1809, baptised 23rd January Great Yarmouth the son of Thomas & Mary (Grimmer)
Thomas Gymer marries Sarah Kybert (born c1820 Buckenham) at Cantley St Margaret on 16th February 1841 (PR 2). Both of full age. Thomas (lab)
son of Thomas (shoemaker). Sarah is noted as a "natural child".
Witnesses William Guymer & Sarah Kybert. All made their marks. Registered Blofield District Q1 1841
Thomas buried Strumpshaw 26th November 1871 aged 61 (PR 419). Registered Blofield Q4 aged 61
Sarah Gymer buried Strumpshaw 24th August 1887 aged 68 (PR 529). Registered Blofield District Q3
Tragedy at the Hay stack. The inquest in 1830 into the killing of a farm hand, John Moss of Strumpshaw by a Thomas Gymer
Norwich Assizes Summer 1831 Thomas Gymer found not guilty of manslaughter
From Prison Records Thomas Gymer (29), Robert Dingle (28) & John Waters charged 30/06/1841 with stealing a quantity of reed from a marsh in Strumpshaw the
property of Thomas Gilbert Tuck. Bailed to Norwich Shire House
Children of Thomas & Sarah. All events Strumpshaw & father a labourer
| William Kibert Gymer | Bapt 1 Aug 1842 (PR324). Death William Gymer aged 74 Loddon District Q1 1917 |
| Emma Gymer | Bapt 22 Oct 1843 (PR342). Buried 14 Nov 1848 aged 5 (PR240) |
| Joseph Gymer | Bapt 5 Oct 1845 (more below) |
| Sarah Ann Gymer | Bapt 12 Dec 1847 (PR400) (more below) |
| Thomas Guymer | Bapt 9 Dec 1849 (more below) |
| Elizabeth Louisa Gymer | Born 10 Dec 1851 (more below) |
| Mary Ann Gymer | Bapt 15 Dec 1853 (more below) |
| Henry Gymer | Bapt 15 Dec 1853 (PR484) Blofield Q1 1854. Death Blofield Q1 1854. Buried 22 Jan 1854 (PR284) |
| Emma Maria Gymer | Bapt 23 Mar 1856 (more below) |
| Susan Gymer | Bapt 21 Feb 1858 (more below) |
| Caroline Gymer | Bapt 19 Feb 1860 (PR550). Buried 6th July 1862 aged 2 (PR353) |
| John Gymer | Bapt 13 Dec 1861 (more below) |
| Rachel Gymer | Born 1864 (more below) |
1851 census Thomas Gymer (40 ag lab bn Yarmouth) living at Blofield with wife Sarah (31 bn
Buckingham) & children William (8), Joseph (5), Sarah (3) & Thomas (1). All children born Strumpshaw
1861 census Thomas Gymer (51 bn Yarmouth ag lab) living at Strumpshaw with wife Sarah (41 bn Buckingham) & children William (18 ag lab), Joseph (15 ag lab), Sarah (13), Thomas (11), Elizabeth (9 scholar), Mary Ann (7 scholar), Emma (5 scholar), Susan (3) & Caroline (1)
1871 census Thomas Gymer (61 bn Yarmouth ag lab) living at Guymers Lane, Strumpshaw with wife Sarah (50 bn Buckenham St Andrews) & children Thomas (21 ag lab), Emma (15 scholar), John (9 scholar) & Rachel (7 scholar). All children born Strumpshaw
1881 census Sarah Gymer (60 bn Buckenham wid) living at 8 Norwich Road, Strumpshaw with son John (19 ag lab) daughter Emma & her husband
1881 census William Gymer (37 bn Strumpshaw lab) boarding at Gillingham, Norfolk with Elizabeth Haynes
1891 census William Gymer (48 bn Strumpshaw yardsman unm) boarding at Gillingham
1901 census William Gymer (59 bn Strumpshaw yard farm) living at Gillingham
1911 census William Gymer (68 bn Stumpshaw farm lab) lodging The Street, Gillingham, Beccles with Matthews family
HANNAH GYMER Generation 2
Hannah Gymer born 6 Jul 1811 baptised 8 Jul Strumpshaw the daughter of Thomas & Mary (Grimmer)
Hannah Gymer marries38 Thomas Boddy 8 Sep 1838 Mileham St John the Baptist
Death registered of Hanna Body Mitford District Q1 1849
Child of Hanah
| Elizabeth Gymer | Bapt 9 Aug 1838 Strumpshaw (PR307). Burial 21 Mar 1840 Elizabeth Gymer inf (PR176) |
1841 census Hannah Boddy (25) living Mileham, Norfolk with husband Thomas (25 ag lab) & children Rebecca (8), Mary (5) & Edmund (1). All born Norfolk. Also resident probably in-laws Isaac (55 ag lab) & Tabitha (55)
JOHANNA GYMER Generation 2
Joanna Gymer baptised 7 Nov 1813 Strumpshaw (PR9) the daughter of Thomas & Mary (Grimmer)
Marries John Beck 12 Oct 1837 at Strumpshaw (PR2). Both of full age, Joanna daughter of Thomas (shoemaker) &
John (carrier) son of Richard Baldwin (farmer). Witnesses William Gymer & Thomas Coakley. Registered Blofield District Q1
Death of Joanna Beck aged 88 registered Norwich District Q1 1900. Buried Strumpshaw St Peter 5 Mar 1900 aged 88 of Tinklers Lane, Heigham
1841 census Johanah Beck (25) living Heigham with husband John (45 carter). Both born Norfolk
1851 census Johanna Beck (37 bn Strumpshaw) living at Tinklers Lane, Heigham, Norwich with husband John (46 bn Bracon coal merchant) together with neice Hannah Rose (2 bn Strumpshaw) nephew John Guymer (22 bn Strumpshaw lab) & lodger Thomas Beck (50 bn Bracon lab unm)
1861 census Joanna Beck (46 bn Strumpshaw) living at Tinklers Lane, Heigham with husband John (64 bn Madeston, Norfolk coal carter) & her sister Elizabeth Kybert (56 bn Yarmouth wid)
1871 census Johannah Beck (56 bn Strumpshaw) living at Tinklers Lane, Heigham with husband John (64 bn Baddestone, Norfolk cow keeper) {next door to nephew John Gymer & wife Maria}
1881 census Joanna Beck (66 bn Strumpshaw milk seller wid) living at Tinklers Lane, Heigham
1891 census Johanna Beck (78 bn Strumpshaw living on own means wid) living at 21 Tinklers Lane, Heigham {next door to nephew John Gymer & wife Maria}
SUSANNAH GYMER Generation 2
Susannah Gymer baptised 23 May 1819 Strumpshaw (PR58) the daughter of Thomas & Mary (Grimmer)
From probate Susan Gymer of Strumpshaw died 29 Apr 1897. Probate Norwich 31 May 1897 to George Thompson (ag lab) & William Josselyn
Whitbread (gentleman). Effects £10 15/-. Death registered as Susan Gymer aged 81 Blofield District Q2 1897 & buried 3 May 1897 Strumpshaw (PR 588)
1841 census Susannah (20 F.S.) living at Shoulder of Lamb public house, Strumpshaw with mother & brothers Joseph (25 ag lab), Thomas (25 ag lab) & William (20 ag lab)
1861 census Susan Gymer head (47 bn Strumpshaw unm laundress) living Tinklers Lane, Heigham with boarders John Guymer
(33 bn Strumpshaw coal merchant) & his wife Maria (25 bn Norwich)
1871 census Susan Gymer (hd unm 52 bn Strumpshaw laundress) living at Old Palace Road, Heigham with sister Elizth Kybert (wid 60 bn Strumpshaw occ house), brother Willm (unm 57 bn Strumpshaw ag lab) & boarder Robt Kite (wid 60 bn London annuitant)
1881 census Susan Guymer (60 bn Strumpshaw unm hd charwoman) living at Old Palace Road, Heigham with brother William Guymer (62 bn Strumpshaw unm farm lab)
1891 census Susan Guymer (75 bn Strumpshaw unm hd) living Fisher's Loke, Strumpshaw with brother William (77 unm ag lab)
MARY GYMER Generation 2
Mary Gymer baptised 22 Apr 1827 Strumpshaw (PR143) the daughter of Thomas & Mary (Grimmer)
Mary Gymer marries James Rose 8 Mar 1847 at Strumpshaw (PR 24). Mary (20 no father stated) & James (23 lab) son of John (lab). Both of Strumpshaw & single. Witnesses William Gymer & Thomas Oakley. Registered Blofield district Q1
Death of a Mary Rose aged 70 registered Blofield District Q4 1898
1851 census Mary Rose (24) living at Strumpshaw with husband James (24 journeyman shoemaker) & daughter Elizabeth (1). All born Strumpshaw
1861 census Mary Rose (24) living at Church Street, Strumpshaw with husband James (38 ratcatcher) & children Elizabeth (11), Mary Ann (9) & James (6). All born Strumpshaw
1871 census Mary Rose (44) living at Long Lane, Strumpshaw with husband James (48 ag lab) & children Elizabeth (21 gen serv),
Mary A (19 gen serv) & James (16 ag lab), Robert (5 scholar), Hannah (3) & William (3). All born Strumpshaw
1881 census Mary Rose (53 labs wife) living at 3 Norwich Road, Strumpshaw with children Hannah & William (both 13 scholars). All born Strumpshaw
1891 census Mary Ann Rose (64 bn Upton) living at Strumpshaw Road, Strumpshaw with husband James (67 bn Strumpshaw ratcatcher & ag lab)
1851 census Hannah Rose (2 bn Strumpshaw) neice to head living with John & Johanna Beck {above} at Heigham
JOHN GUYMER Generation 3
John Gymer baptised Strumpshaw 12 Mar 1828 (PR 172) illegitimate son of Anne
John Gymer married Maria ???? (probably Maria Brewer) Norwich District Q4 1860
John Guymer dies39 13 Feb 1901 at Workhouse, Heigham gen lab aged 69 due heart disease & congestion of lungs ref 464. Registered Norwich District Q1 1901
Maria Gymer dies39 14 Aug 1894 aged 56 at workhouse due morbus cardia. Wife of John, milk seller of Heigham ref 283. Registered Norwich District Q3
1841 census John Buck (12 bn Norfolk) living at Strumpshaw with mother Ann & step-dad John
1851 census John Guymer (22 bn Strumpshaw unm lab) living at Tinklers Lane, Heigham with Aunt Joanna Beck
1861 census John Gymer (33 bn Strumpshaw coal merchant) lodging with wife Maria (25 bn Norwich) at Tinklers Lane, Heigham with probable Aunt Susan
1871 census John Gymer (41 bn Strumpshaw porter) living Tinklers Lane, Heigham with wife Maria (33 bn Norwich)
1881 census John Guymer (48 bn Strumpshaw carter) living at Tinklers Lane, Heigham with wife Maria (43 bn Norwich)
1891 census John Gymer (56 bn Strumpshaw milk sellor) living at 23 Tinklers Lane, Heigham with wife Maria (52 bn Norwich)
1864 White's & 1865 Kelly's Norfolk Directory:- John Gymer coal dealer of Tinklers Lane
1865 White's Directory:- John Gymer carter & carman of Tinklers Lane, Norwich
1869 Post Office Directory of Cambs, Norfolk & Suffolk (part 2 Norfolk):- John Gymer, carter of Tinklers Lane, Norwich
JOSEPH GYMER Generation 3
Joseph Gymer baptised 5 Oct 1845 Strumpshaw (PR 366) the son of Thomas & Sarah (Kybert)
Marries 23 Feb 1866 at Strumpshaw (PR 64) to Margaret Dimmond, Joseph (21 lab son of Thomas shoemaker) & Margaret (21 daughter of George Ward lab).Both single, signed and of Strumpshaw. Banns read Strumpshaw 31 Dec & 7/14 Jan. Witnesses James Beck & Thomas Coakley. Registered Blofield District 1866 Q1
From British Overseas Records Joseph Gymer (37 of Strumpshaw capstanman) dies 24 Oct 1881 presumed drowned following loss of vessel "Sergeant Ballantine"
official no. 67424. Brother Thoms also lost
Margaret Gymer re-marries 25 Dec 1882 at Strumpshaw to Walter Watson. Margaret a widow aged 38 daughter of George Ward (PR 99) registered Blofield District Q4 1882
1871 census Joseph Gymer (25 bn Strumpshaw ag lab) living Alp Town, Strumpshaw with wife Margaret (27 bn Lingwood)
1881 census Joseph Guymer (35 bn Strumpshaw lab marr) boarding at Brow Tavern, Sawmill road, Gorleston with Ann Southgate
1881 census Margaret Gymer (37 bn Strumpshaw head marr charwoman) living on own at 1 Top Road, Strumpshaw
SARAH ANN GUYMER Generation 3
Sarah Gymer baptised 12 Dec 1847 Strumpshaw St Peter (PR 400) the daughter of Thomas & Sarah (Kybert)
Marries James Beck 3 Jan 1867 at Strumpshaw (PR66). James (19 lab son of William lab) & Sarah (19 daughter of
Thomas lab). Witnesses Emma Beck, Elizabeth Gynn? & Thomas Coakley. Registered Blofield District Q1 1867
1851 census Sarah Gymer (3) living with parents in Strumpshaw
1861 census Sarah Gymer (13) living with parents in Strumpshaw
1881 census Sarah A Beck (35 bn Strumpshaw) living at 2 High Noon, Bradeston with husband James (34 bn Strumpshaw farm lab) & children Emily E (5 scholar) & Jessie (11 months). Both born Bradestone. Also resident shown as mother-in-law Ann Buck (75 bn Yarmouth wid)
1891 census Sarah Ann Beck (43 bn Strumpshaw) living at High Noon, Cuckoo Lane, Brundall with husband John (44 bn Strumpshaw farm bailiff) & children Emily (14), Jessie (10 scholar), William (9 scholar), Sarah Ann (7 scholar) & John (5 scholar). All children born Bradestone
1901 census Sarah A Beck (56 bn Strumpshaw head wid) living at Lingwood Road, Strumpshaw & children William (19 ord ag lab),
Sarah A (17 gen serv dom), John (15 ord ag lab) & Albert (9). All children born Bradestone
THOMAS GYMER Generation 3
Thomas Gymer baptised 9 Dec 1849 Strumpshaw (PR 425) the son of Thomas & Sarah (Kybert)
Thomas Guymer marries Charlotte Beck 5 Nov 1874 Beighton All Saints (PR 88) after banns. Thomas (lab of Strumpshaw made mark) the son of Thomas (lab) & Charlotte (of Beighton signed) the daughter of Charles (lab). Both of FA & single. Witnesses Robert Howes & Mary Ann Beck. Registered Blofield District 1874 Q1
Charlotte Guymer dies aged 82 of 24 Boreham Road. Buried Great Yarmouth 21 Nov 1930
From British Overseas Records Thomas Gymer (30 of Strumpshaw fisherman) dies 24 Oct 1881 presumed drowned following loss of vessel "Sergeant Ballantine"
official no. 67424. Brother Joseph also lost
Children of Thomas & Charlotte. All births Strumpshaw
| Pleasants Louisa Gymer | Bapt 17 Oct 1875 (more below) |
| Jessy Gymer | Bapt 7 Oct 1877 (more below) |
| Charlotte Gymer | Bapt 17 Apr 1881 (PR741) father lab of Strumpshaw |
1851, 1861 & 1871 census Thomas Gymer living with parents at Strumpshaw
1881 census Thomas Geo Gymer (31 man fisherman) aboard the "Tartar" at Great Yarmouth
1881 census Charlotte Gymer (32 bn Moulton fishermans wife at sea) living at 5 Harrisons Cottages, Strumpshaw with children Pleasants (6 scholar), Jessy (4) & Charlotte
(14 days) & mother Maria Beck (68 bn Halvergate nurse wid). Children born Strumpshaw
1891 Census Charlotte Gymer (42 bn Moulton charwoman wid) living at Southwood Road, Moulton St Mary with daughter Charlotte (10 bn Strumpshaw scholar)
1901 census Charlotte Guymer (52 bn Moulton St Mary charwoman) living at Acle
1911 census Charlotte Guymer (62 bn Moulton charwoman wid) living By Run, Acle, Norfolk {crossed out:- married 8 yrs 3 of 3 children born alive still living}
1921 census Charlotte Guymer (72yrs 9mths bn Moulton Charwoman living Hill, Acle
1901 census Charlotte Guymer (20 bn Strumpshaw dom serv) living at Lingwood Road, Blofield with Edrich family
ELIZABETH LOUISA GYMER Generation 3
Elizabeth Gymer born 10 Dec 1851 & baptised 13 Jan 1852 Strumpshaw St Peter (PR 454) the daughter of Thomas & Sarah (Kybert),
father a labourer. Registered Blofield District Q1 1852
Marries George Dutton at the Parish Church, Ullenhall, Warwickshire 27 Apr 1880. Elizabeth aged 28 of St Pancras, London daughter of Thomas (lab) & George aged
26 of Ullenhall gardener son of William, lab. Witnesses M A Gymer & W J Alliband. Registered Stratford District Q2 1880
Known child of Elizabeth
| Alice Mary Ann Gymer | Born 29 Oct 1874 Strumpshaw (more below) |
1861 census Elizabeth Gymer (9 bn Strumpshaw) living at home with parents in Strumpshaw
1871 census Elizabeth Gymer (19 bn Strumpshaw serv dom) living at Blofield Road, Strumpshaw with Burton household
1881 census Elisabeth Dutton (29 bn Norfolk) living 22 Clemence St, Leamington Priors, Warwickshire with husband George (26 bn Ullenhall, Warwicks police
constable) & daughter Alice Mary Dutton (6 bn Norfolk)
MARY ANN GYMER Generation 3
Mary Ann Gymer baptised 15 Dec 1853 at Strumpshaw (PR 483) the daughter of Thomas & Sarah (Kybert). Registered Blofield District Q1 1854, mother's maiden
name shown as Kybart
From family legend marries a Mr Burns & moves to Scotland
Children of Mary Ann
| Emma Louise Dutton Gymer | Born 1882 Leamington (more below) |
| George Walter Gymer | Born 13 Aug 1887 Strumpshaw (more below) |
It is also rumoured that Mary Ann had a further son Jimmy (born c1871) of which I can find no record. Family legend has it it that Jimmy was raised by his grandparents in Upper Strumpshaw & had a son Joe
1871 census Mary Ann Gymer (17 bn Strumpshaw unm) servant at Buckenham Road, Strumpshaw with Pyle family
It is my belief that Mary Ann moves to Scotland & marries George Bunn/Burn, docks a few years of her age & takes on a changed identity as Marion Alice. Having moved north it is fair to assume her new man would not be aware of her past. The below infomation is taken from "Scotland's People". There is no record of a Marion Alice being baptised at Strumpshaw & she is never on any censuses
Marion Alice Gymer marries 20 May 1890 to George Bunn (Burn) at 44 Palmenston Close, Edinburgh after banns according to the Forms of the Church of Scotla nd. Marion (28 dom serv) the daughter of Thomas (bootmaker) & Sarah (nee Kybert), both deceased & George (25 coachman) the son of James (coachman) & Bertha (nee Guthrie). Witnesses Charles Ward & Hannah Ford. Registered ref 132 St George, Edinburgh
Child of Marion Alice
| Maud Gymer | Born 28th Aptril 1888 (illig) at 10 Regent Place , Norton Park, Edinburgh. Mother dom serv. Registered ref 1077 Canongate, Edinburgh. Death of a Maud Gymer aged 0 1888 Monifieth District, Angus |
Birth registration (No. 1159) of John Thomas Burn at District of St George Edinburgh on 2 Jul 1890. Father George Burn coachman, mother Marion Alice (nee Gymer). Married 20 May 1890
1891 census Marion Burn (29 bn Strumpshaw, England) living at 1 Magdel Mews, Edinburgh St Cuthberts with husband George (coachman bn Thurston) & son John T (inf bn Edinburgh)
1901 census Marion Burn (40 bn England) living at Edinburgh with husband George (34 bn ?? coachman non domestic) & son John T (10 bn Edinburgh scholar) & boarder John Ord (21 railway lab)
Gunner 650499 John Thomas Burn of "C" Bty 15th Bde Royal Artillery was killed 14th August 1917 aged 27 & buried The Huts Cemetary Ieper, Belgium. The son of George & Marion Burn of The Drill Hall, Grindley Street, Edinburgh
Marion (Mary Ann) returned to Strumpshaw following the death of sister Susan in 1930 & is thought to have died around 1939 & is buried at Strumpshaw
EMMA MARIA GYMER Generation 3
Emma Maria Gymer baptised 23 Mar 1856 Strumpshaw (PR 511) the daughter of Thomas & Sarah (Kybert) Registered Blofield District Q4
Marries Walter Alexander 1 Jun 1880 at Strumpshaw (PR91). Walter (26 carpenter) son of Edward Mingay
Alexander (shoemaker) & Emma (24) daughter of Thomas (lab). Witnesses Mary Ann & Rachel Gymer. Registered Blofield District Q2 1880
Death registered Emma Alexander aged 62 Blofield District Q3 1918
1881 census Emma M Alexander (25 bn Strumpshaw) living at 8 Norwich Road, Strumpshaw with husband Walter (27 bn South Walsham wheelwright) & mother Sarah & brother John
1891 census Emma M Alexander (38 bn Strumpshaw) living at Strumpshaw Road, Strumpshaw with husband Walter (bn South Walsham carpenter & parish clerk) & neice Emma L D Gymer (9 bn Leamington, Warwicks scholar) & nephew George W Gymer (3 bn Strumpshaw)
1901 census Emma Alexander (45 bn Strumpshaw) living at "Near Church" Strumpshaw with husband Walter (47 bn South Walsham wheelwright, carpenter & parish clerk) together with neice Emma Gymer (19 bn Leamington Warwicks housemaid domestic unm) & nephew Walter Gymer (13 bn Strumpshaw cattle feeder on farm)
1911 census Emma Alexander (55 married 30 yrs, no children) living at Lingwood Rd, Strumpshaw with husband Walter (58 bn South Walsham wheelwright & carpenter) & nephew George Walter Guymer (23 wheelwright & carpenter) & neice Helen Polly Guymer (9 school). All except Walter born Strumpshaw
SUSAN GYMER Generation 3
Susan Gymer baptised 21 Feb 1858 (PR 532) Strumpshaw the daughter of Thomas (lab) & Sarah (Kybert). Registered Blofield District Q1
Susanna Gymer marries Richard Ward 11 Oct 1881 at Strumpshaw (PR 94). Richard (25 lab son of William lab) & Susanna
(23 daughter of Thomas lab). Witnesses Rachel Gymer & Arthur Brown. Registered Blofield District 1880 (as Susannah)
Death registered of Susannah Ward aged 72 Blofield District Q3 1930
Child of Susan
| Henry Gymer | Born c1878 (more below) |
1861 census Susan Gymer (3 bn Strumpshaw) living at home with parents in Strumpshaw
1881 census Susannah Ward (24 bn Strumpshaw) living with husband Richard (24 bn Blofield ag lab), son Henry Gymer (2 bn London), husband's uncle Archibald Ward (52 bn Strumpshaw prev ag lab unm, imbecile) & lodger Arthur Broom (19 bn Burlingham groom unm) at 2 Top Road, Strumpshaw
1891 census Susannah Ward (33 bn Strumpshaw) living at Low Town, Strumpshaw with husband Richard (35 bn Blofield ag lab) & children John B (7 scholar), Walter W (4 scholar), Richard G (3 scholar), Charles H (2) & Emma U (1). All born Strumpshaw. Also resident shown as lodgers, John Guymer (29 bn Strumpshaw ag lab unm) & Harry Guymer (12 bn London ag lab)
1901 census Susan Ward (43 bn Strumpshaw) living at Strumpshaw with husband Richard (45 bn Blofield ag lab)
1911 census Susannah Ward (53 bn Strumpshaw married 30 yrs, 7 of 12 children born alive still living) living at Low Town, Strumpshaw with husband Richard (45
bn Blofield marsh lab) & uncle-in-law Henry Ward (83 bn Strumpshaw wid farm baillif retired)
JOHN GYMER Generation 3
John Gymer baptised 13 Dec 1861 Strumpshaw (PR 569) the son of Thomas & Sarah (Kybert)
Marries Hannah Maria Waters 23 Jul 1891 at Strumpshaw (PR 118). John (29 lab son of Thomas lab) & Hannah (24
daughter of William roadman). Witnesses William Waters & Alice Smith. Registered Blofield District Q3 1891
Death registered of John Gymer aged 84 Acle District Q4 1945
Death registered of Hannah M Gymer aged 72 Acle District Q1 1940
Children of John & Hannah. All births Strumpshaw
| John Thomas Gymer | Born 1892 (more below) |
| Florence Emma Gymer | Born 1895. Blofield District Q4 |
1881 census John Gymer (19 ag lab) living at 8 Norwich Road, Strumpshaw with mother, sister & brother-in-law
1891 census John Guymer (29 bn Strumpshaw ag lab) lodging at Low Town, Strumpshaw with Ward family, together with a Harry Guymer (12 bn London)
1901 census John Gymer (39 cattleman on farm) living at "Low Town", Strumpshaw with wife Hannah (33) & children John (8) & Florence (5). All born Strumpshaw
1911 census John Gymer (49 man of farm) living Low Town, Strumpshaw with wife Hannah Maria (43 charwoman married 18 yrs, 2 of 2 children born alive still
living). Both born Strumpshaw
1918 Electoral Roll John & Anna Maria Gymer living Low Town, Strumpshaw. 1931 both living Buckenham Rd
1921 census John Gymer (57yrs Farm Cowman with H Olwin, Strumpshaw Old Hall) living Low Town, Strumpshaw
with wife Hannah M (51yrs Charwoman with H Olwin). Both born Strumpshaw
1939 Register John Gymer (bn 18 Nov 1861 pensioner) living Buckenham Road, Strumpshaw, Norfolk with wife Hannah (bn 1 Sep 1867 oap) within household of daughter Florence
E Tyler (bn 1 Nov 1896 UDD), her husband Harry S (bn 28 Dec 1893 night porter hotel) & their children Joyce F (bn 24 Feb 1923 dressmaker's assistant {Wing
also entered, married 17 Apr 1945}) & David J (bn 18/11/1931 at school)
Florence Emma Gymer marries Harry Simon Tyler 1922 Strumpshaw St Peter (PR 166) after banns Strumpshaw 26 Mar & 2/9 April. Florence otp & Harry of St Clements, Barnsley. Florence (26 of Strumpshaw) the daughter of John (lab) & Harry (28 of 24 Cumberland St, Barnsley packer) the son of John (groom). Both single & signed. Witnesses John Thomas Gymer & Selina Ann Markham. Registered Blofield District 1922
1911 census Florence Emma Gymer (15 bn Strumpshaw no occ) living Post Office Rd, Lingwood with Uncle Robert Manthorpe (50 bn Acle farm lab) his wife
Emma (39 bn bn Strumpshaw) & their daughter Alice Maria (19 bn Lingwood)
1921 census Florence E Gymer (25yrs 7mths bn Strumpshaw "Useful Help" private) living at 1 Claremont Rd, Norwich with Hanson Applewhaite (83yrs militia retired)
RACHEL GYMER Generation 3
Rachel Gymer baptised 3 Jan 1864 Strumpshaw St Peter (PR 588) the daughter of Thomas & Sarah (Kybert). Registered Blofield District Q1
Rachel Gymer marries 15 May 1887 to Benjamin Garrod at Strumpshaw (PR 108). Benjamin (25 lab son of William lab)
& Rachel (23 daughter of Thomas lab). Registered Blofield District Q2 1887
Death registered of a Rachel Garrod aged 87 Yarmouth District Q1 1951
Child of Rachel
| Zelia Maud Gymer | Born 1885 Blofield Union Q4, no mother's maiden name given |
1881 census Rachel Guymer (17 bn Strumpshaw) visiting at 1 Nile Road, Gorleston with Whiley family
1891 census Rachael Garred (28 bn Strumpshaw) living at 5 Waterloo Road, Blofield with husband Benajmin Garred (28 bn Lingwood ag lab) & her daughter Zalia Guymer (5 bn Strumpshaw scholar) and further Garrod children Florence (5 bn Strumpshaw scholar), George W (1 bn Strumpshaw) & Beatrice (3 mths bn Blofield)
1901 census Rachel Garrod (38 bn Strumpshaw) living at 4 Row 119, Great Yarmouth with husband Benjamin (40 bn Lingwood gen lab) & children George W (12 bn Strumpshaw), Alice L (7 bn Lingwood), Emma S (5 bn Strumpshaw), John B (4 bn Rackheath), Gertrude M (2 bn Great Yarmouth) & James F (3 months bn Great Yarmouth)
1911 census Rachel Garrod (46 bn Strumpshaw wid {crossed out:- married 24 yrs 10 of 10 children born alive still living}) living 10 Row 80, Great Yarmouth
with children Beatrice (20 bn Blofield silk factory hand), Emma (15 bn Strumpshaw dom serv), John (14 bn Strumpshaw errand boy), Gertie (12 school), Fred
(10 school) & Redgie (4). also resident boarder Eliza Edmonds (18 silk factory hand). Rest born Great Yarmouth
From School Registers Maud Gymer (bn 6 Nov 1885) attended Strumpshaw School 11 Jan 1893 to 17 Nov 1893 when left the parish. Given as daughter of John of Strumpshaw. Previously at Blofield School. Also given as DoB 01/11/1885 previous school Lingwood
1901 census Maud Garrod (17 bn Strumpshaw gen serv dom) living at 14 Victoria Road, Yarmouth with Smith family
1911 census Maud Guymer (24 bn Strumpshaw silk weaver single) boarding at 3a Row 120, King St, Gt Yarmouth with Clarke family & her probable daughter
Violet (5 mths bn Gt Yarmouth {Yarmouth District Q4 1910})
Maud Celia Guymer marries William Bond Neslen 20th May 1911 Great Yarmouth St Nicholas (PR 474) after banns. Maud (24 of Row 120) the daughter of William (fisherman) &
William (24 blacksmith of Row 135) the son of Robert Charles (fireman). Both single & signed. Witnesses James Guymer & Beatice Garrod Registered Q2 1911 Yarmouth District
Death registered Maud Celia Neslen (born 6th November 1885) Yarmouth District Q4 1972}
PLEASANCE LOUISA GYMER Generation 4
Pleasants Louisa Gymer baptised 17 Oct 1875 Strumpshaw (PR 694) the daughter of Thomas & Charlotte (Beck) Registered Blofield District Q4
Pleasance Louisa Guymer marries Charles Albert Green registered Wandsworth District Q4 1902
Death registered of a Pleasance L Green aged 72 Northampton District Q2 1948
1881 census Pleasants Gymer (6 bn Strumpshaw scholar) living at 5 Harrisons Cottages, Strumpshaw with mother
1891 census Pleasance Guymer (16 bn Strumpshaw kitchen maid) living at 8 Blofield Dam, (The Hall) Blofield
1911 census Pleasance Louisa Green (36 bn Strumpshaw married 8 yrs, 3 of 3 children born alive still living) living The Rookery, Streatham Common SW with husband Charles Albert (32 bn Gt Yarmouth police constable metropolitan) & children Daniel George (7 school), Jessie Alice (5 school) & Pleasance Helen (2). All children born Streatham
JESSY GYMER Generation 4
Jessy Gymer baptised 7 Oct 1877 Strumpshaw (PR 714) the daughter of Thomas & Charlotte (Beck) Registered Blofield District Q4
Jessie Guymer marries William Whiley 19 Dec 1909 Great Yarmouth St Nicholas (PR 65) after banns. Jessie (28 of Conservative Club) the daughter of Thomas (fireman) & William (27 lab of 8 Lonise Rd) the son of George William (shoemaker). Both single & signed. Witnesses Thomas J & Martha A Bircham. Registered Yarmouth District Q4 1909
Death registered of Jessie Whiley aged 85 Yarmouth Ditrict Q1 1964
1881 census Jessy Gymer (4 bn Strumpshaw) living at 5 Harrisons Cottages, Strumpshaw with mother
1891 census Jessie Guymer (13 bn Moulton dom serv) living at Yarmouth New Road, Acle with Squire family
1901 census Jessie Guymer (23 bn Strumpshaw gen dom) living 29 Victoria Road, Yarmouth with Dyson family
1911 census Jessie Whiley (33 bn Strumpshaw married 1 yr) living 24 Boreham Rd, Great Yarmouth with husband William (30 bn Gt Yarmouth lab gen)
ALICE MARY ANN GYMER DUTTON Generation 4
Alice Mary Ann Gymer born 29 Oct 1874, baptised 13th November 1874 Strumpshaw (PR 690) daughter of Elizabeth Louisa
Gymer, mother a domestic servant. Registered Blofield District Q4
Marries as Alice Mary Ann Gymer Dutton on 18 Apr 1893 to Walter John Spittle at the Anglican Church of St Bartholomew at Rosario de Santa Fe in the Argentine Republic according to the Rites & Ceremonies of the Established Church of England and the laws of the Argentine Republic after presenting certificate of Civil Marriage. Alice (18 spinster) daughter of George Dutton (signalman) & resident of Villa Casilda & Walter (26 railway guard) resident at Rosario son of William Thomas Spittle (employee). Witnessed by H Glover & Albert JamesPalmer
Death registered of Alice M A Spittle aged 79 Lothingland District Q2 1954
EMMA LOUISA DUTTON GYMER Generation 4
Emma Louisa Dutton Gymer born 15 Mar 1882 25 Newbold Terrace, Leamington (at the home of her Aunt Elizabeth) the daughter of Marion Gymer, domestic
servant. Registered Warwick District Q2. Baptised 11 Nov 1883 at Strumpshaw, daughter of Mary Anne Gymer (PR 774). She & her brother were raised by a further
Aunt Emma & her husband Walter Alexander
Marries (as Emma Louise Guymer) to William Latimer Symonds 23 Sep 1906 St Georges Church, Edgbaston. Emma (24 of Harbourne Road) the daughter of George Dutton Guymer (deceased coachman) & William (30 coach builder of Bordesly) the son of William Latimer (cashier). Witnesses Joseph Workman & Ada Smith. Registered as Gwymer Kings N District Q3 1906
Death registered Emma L Symonds aged 77 Birmingham District Q3 1959
Child of Emma
| Helen Polly Guymer | Born 20 Apr 1901 Strumpshaw. Mother a dom serv. Blofield District Q2, no mother's maiden name given |
From School Registers H Pollie Guymer (bn 20 Apr 1901) admitted Strumpshaw School 16 Jul 1906. NoK W Alexander
Helen Guymer marries Frank Greenhalgh registered Birmingham District Q1 1934
Death registered Birmingham District Feb 1989 Helen Polly Greenhalgh (bn 20 Apr 1901) aged 87
From School Registers an Emma Gymer (bn 9 Jan 1882) admitted Strumpshaw 25 Apr 1887. Of Strumpshaw, no parents named. Left as required for home duties
1891 census Emma L D Gymer (9 bn Leamington, Warwicks scholar) living at Strumpshaw Road, Strumpshaw with with Aunt & Uncle Emma & Walter Alexander
1901 census Emma Gymer (19 bn Leamington Warwicks housemaid domestic unm) living at "Near Church" Strumpshaw with Aunt & Uncle Emma & Walter Alexander
1911 census Emma Louisa Symonds (29 bn Leamington married 4 yrs, 1 of 1 child born alive still living) living 3 Melbourne Rd, Smethwick, Staffs with husband
William Latimer (34 bn Shrewsbury wheelwright) & son Godfrey Latimer (2 bn Smethwick)
1911 census Helen Polly Guymer (9 school) living at Lingwood Rd, Strumpshaw with uncle Walter Alexander (58 bn South Walsham) & aunt Emma
Alexander (55). Also resident cousin George Walter Guymer (23 wheelwright & carpenter) All except Walter born Strumpshaw
1921 census Helen Guymer (20yrs 2mths bn Strumpshaw single Tailoress Studley Smith Tailors 23 Stephenson St out of work) living at 3 Melrose Rd, Smethwick
Worcestershire with mother Emma Symonds (39yrs 3mths bn Strumpshaw Household duties and her husband William (45yrs 1mth bn Shrewsbury Wheelwright own account)
& their children Godfrey (13yrs 1mth) & Doris (8yrs 6mths). Both born Semthwick & at School
GEORGE WALTER GYMER Generation 4
George Walter Gymer born 13 Aug 1887 baptised 18 Sept 1887 Strumpshaw (PR 12) the son of Mary Ann Gymer of Strumpshaw. Registered Blofield District Q3 1887.
On birth certificate mother recorded as domestic servant
George Walter Guymer marries Gertrude Eleanor Plummer 24 Mar 1913 Great Yarmouth St Nicholas (PR 67) after banns. George Walter (25 carpenter) the son of Walter Alexander Guymer wheelwright) and
Gertrude Eleanor (25) daughter of William (engine driver). Both single and signed and of Row 100. Witnesses William B Merlen & Alice Garro. Registered Yarmouth District Q1
At birth of son Stanley was living No. 4 Row 107, Great Yarmouth. During 1960s lived 3 Canon Avenue, Chadwell Heath, Romford
George died 20 May 1964 & is buried Redbridge Cemetary, Ilford. Registered as George W Guymer 76 yrs registered Ilford District Q2
Death registered of a Gertrude Eleanor Guymer (bn 15 Nov 1887) Barking District Q1 1978
From School Registers George Gymer (bn 13 Aug 1887) attended Strumpshaw 15 July 1891 to 23 Jan 1899. Of Strumpshaw. no parents named
Served as Private no. 38362 in Norfolk Regiment during WW1 being honourably discharged 26 Jun 1917
From WW1 British Army Pension Records a George Walter Guymer, born Strumpshaw, was discharged as Pte 38302 Royal Defence Corps on 6 Jun 1917 as medically unfit due to shrapnel wound left hand having previously
served in the 4th Bn Norfolk Regiment as Pte 2301. Discharge address 35 Dennington Road, Woodseats, Sheffield
George Walter Guymer appears to re-enlist with regimental number S/9399 with the Royal Army Ordinance Corps on 25 Apr 1919 aged 32 years 8 months, carpenter born 13 Mar 1889 Norwich. Married to Gertrude
(12 May 1913) of 35 Dennington Road, Woodseats, Sheffield with children George born 1913 & Richard born 1915. Discharged 27 Sept 1919
From British Merchant Seaman Records 1940 George Guymer (born 14 Aug 1887 Lowestoft) fireman Discharge Book No. 544247
Children of George & Gertrude, some from FreeBMD mother's maiden name Plummer
| George Guymer | Yarmouth District Q1 1913 | James Walter Richard Guymer | Blofield District Q4 1914 (more below) |
| Richard Guymer | Born c1915. Married Dianne ??. Died Jan 2001. Buried Leeds |
| Margaret Jessie (Peggy) Guymer | Birth Eccelsall B District Q4 1919. Died November 1997 |
| Stanley William Guymer | Born 26 May 1922 (more below) |
| George Guymer | Yarmouth District Q1 1927. Died West Africa (possibly Ghana) c1950 |
Margaret J Guymer marries Dennis Yates registered Romford District Q4 1943
From UK Outgoing Passengers 1890-1960:-
G Guymer (29 English female tractor driver) departs Liverpool 8 Oct 1942 bound for Freetown, Sierra Leone aboard Elder Dempster
Line "Sansu". Of 67 Roxy Ave, Chadwell Heath, Essex
George Guymer (34 English tractor op) departs London 14 Jul 1947 bound for Dar Es Salaam, Tanganyika aboard BISN Co Ltd "Matiana". Of 67 Raleigh Rd,
Feltham. Intended future residence Tanganyika
1911 census George Walter Guymer (23 wheelwright & carpenter) & Helen Polly Guymer (9 school) living at Lingwood Rd, Strumpshaw with aunt & uncle Walter
Alexander (58 bn South Walsham & Emma Alexander (55). All except Walter born Strumpshaw
1921 census George Guymer (33yrs 6mths bn Strumpshaw Ship's Fireman u/e) boarding at 9 Coronation Terrace, Great Yarmouth with Westgate family with
wife Gertrude (32yrs 7mths bn Mettingham Home Duties) & children George (8yrs 2mths bn Gt Yarmouth school), James Guymer (6yrs 4mths bn Strumpshaw school ) & Margaret J
(1yr 2mths bn Sheffield)
1921 Electoral Roll George Walter & Gertrude Guymer living 9 Coronation Terrace, George St, Gt Yarmouth. 1925 living 3 Row 107 Gt Yarmouth
1939 Register George Guymer (bn 13 Aug 1888 stationary engine driver piling plant) living 13 Row 107 Great Yarmouth with wife Gertrude (bn 17 Nov 1888 UDD)
together with Maud Nesler (bn 6 Nov 1896 UDD). Plus 2 closed entries
HENRY GUYMER Generation 4
Henry Guymer born 5 or 6 Nov 1878 the son of Susan (housemaid). Registerd as Gymer at Saviour District Q4 1878, no mother's maiden name given. Vaccinated St Saviour Union, Surrey
Harry Guymer marries Beatrice Mary Tench 20 May 1909 Lowestoft St John (PR 301). Harry (30 travellor) the son of {no 1st name given} Guymer
(deceased) & Beatrice (33) the daughter of George (deceased plumber). Both of 8 Surrey Street and single. Witnesses George
Bilverstone & Laura Elizabeth Tench. Registered Mutford District
Death registered Harry Guymer (born 5 Nov 1978) Norwich Outer District Q1 1970
Death registered of a Beatrice M Guymer aged 70 Acle District Q1 1946
Known child14 of Henry & Beatrice
| Stanley George Guymer | Born 13 Aug 1913 Norwich District (more below) |
1881 census Henry Guymer (2 bn London) living with mother Susanah Ward & her husband Richard at Strumpshaw
1891 census Harry Guymer (12 bn London ag lab) living with mother Susannah & her family (shown as lodger) at Low Town, Strumpshaw
1901 census Harry Guymer (22 bn St Georges, Middlesex serv gardener dom) living at Rivendale House, Brundall, Norfolk
with Gascoigne family
1911 census Harry Guymer (32 bn St Georges, London commercial travellor) living 26 Turners Rd, Norwich with wife Beatrice Mary (35 bn Lowestoft married 2
yrs, no children)
JOHN THOMAS GYMER Generation 4
John Thomas Gymer born 3 Oct 1892 the son of John & Hannah Maria (Waters). Registered Blofield Union Q4
From Army records John Thomas Gymer marries Annie Elizabeth Flack 11 Jun 1918 at The Gospel Hall, Chelmsford. Registered Chelmsford District Q2
John Thomas Gymer dies1 22 Feb 1978 Schoool Lane, Broomfield, Essex. Death registered John Thomas Gymer (bn 3 Oct 1892 Chelmsford District Q1 1978
Known children14 of John & Annie, all registered Chelmsford District
| Violet J Gymer | Born Q1 1920 |
| Thomas J Gymer | Born Q1 1924 (more below) |
| John H Gymer | Born Q1 1924 |
| William F Gymer | Born Q2 1927 (more below) |
A Violet J Gymer marries Frederick A W Burton registered Chelmsford District Q3 1940
John H Gymer marries Sylvia A Bradley registered Chelmsford District Q4 1949
1901 census John Gymer (8 bn Strumpshaw) living at Low Town, Strumpshaw with parents
1911 census John Thomas Gymer (18 bn Strumpshaw hall boy) living South Pickenham Hall, Swaffham
1921 census John Gymer (28yrs 8mths bn Strumpshaw Gardener for Lady Petre, Ingatestone Hall) living The Hall Cottages, Ingatestone
with wife Annie (28yrs bn Ingatestone Home Duties) & daughter Violet (1yr 3mths bn Ingatestone)
1924 Electoral Roll John & Annie Elizabeth Gymer living Ingatestone Hall, Ingatestone, Essex. 1930 both living 18 School Lane, Broomfield, Essex
1939 Register John T Gymer (bn 3 Oct 1892 gardener) living 18 School Lane, Broomfield, Essex with wife Annie E (bn 1 Jun 1893 UDD) & daughter Violet J (3 Mar 1920 waitress). Plus 3 closed entries
From School Registers John Gymer (bn 11 Oct 1893) attended Strumpshaw School 14 Jun 1897 to 15 Mar 1907 the son of John of Strumpshaw
From British Army Service Records 1914-1920 John Thomas Gymer (bn c1892) of Strumpshaw son of John employed by W Alexander of Strumpshaw as carpenter
enlisted 14 Jun 1915 sapper 127931 Signal Company RE at Chatham aged 22 yrs 8 mths. Served in France & Italy. After marriage address 2 Whites Villa, Margaretting. Demob 7 May 1919
JAMES WALTER RICHARD GUYMER Generation 5
James W R Guymer born 14 Oct 1914 the son of George W & Gertrude Ellen (Plummer). Registered Blofield District Q4 1914
James W R Guymer marries Margaret A Taylor registered Romford District Q2 1941
James W R Guymer marries Irene M Guymer registered Redbridge District Q3 1982
James Walter Richard Guymer dies 14 Jan 2001, probate Brighton 19 Sep 2001
Death registered Margaret Ann Guymer (born 29 Mar 1920 ) aged 85 Uckfield District Q1 2005. From probate Margaret A Guymer died 16 Mar 2005, probate Brighton 29 Mar 2005.
Cremation22 Kent & Sussex Crem 29 Mar 2005
Known children of James & Margaret
| Graham R Guymer | Born Ilford District Q2 1942 (more below) |
| Diane M Gymer | Born Stepney District Q1 1946 |
1939 register Richd Guymer (bn 14 Oct 1914 driller aircraft fitter single) living Willesdon, Middlesex
From UK Outgoing Passengers 1890-1960:- Margaret Ann Guymer (31 housewife), Graham Richard Guymer (9) & Diane Margaret Guymer (5) depart Liverpool
29 Dec 1951 bound for Mombassa, Kenya aboard P&O Line "Modasa". Of 34 Cecil Road, Chadwell Heath. Country of intended permanent residence Africa
THOMAS J GYMER Generation 5
Thomas J Gymer birth registered Chelmsford District Q1 1924 the son of John Thomas & Annie Elizabeth (Flack or Hack)
From Chelmsford Chronicle Sgt Thomas J Gymer (RAF) twin son of Mr & Mrs J T Gymer of 18 School lane, Broomfield marries Elizabeth Thurlow (born 16 May 1925) t Mr & Mrs Thomas John Thurlow of Lawford House, Chelmsford
From probate a Thomas James Gymer dies 17 Aug 2015. Probate Newcastle 7 Oct 2015
Known children of Thomas & Elizabeth, both births registered Chelmsford
| Martin J Gymer | Birth Q1 1949 (more below) |
| Richard W Gymer | Birth Q1 1962 |
Richard W Gymer marries Susan Blackett registered Chelmsford District Q3 1987
2002-2015 Electoral Rolls Thomas J Gymer living 6th Avenue, Chelmsford
STANLEY WILLIAM GUYMER Generation 5
Stanley William Guymer born 26 May 1922 the son of George W & Gertrude Ellen (Plummer). Registered Yarmouth District Q3 1922
Stanley W Guymer marries Winifred Bromfield registered Surrey NW District Q2 1952
Stanley William Guymer dies 26 Sep 2003, probate Winchester 5 Dec 2003. Death registered (bn 26 May 1922) West Surrey District Q3 2003
Winifred Guymer dies 27 Apr 2006, probate Winchester 17 Jul 2006. Death registered (bn 27 Sepn 1920) West Surrey District Q2 2006
Probable children14 of Stanley & Winifred, both registered Surrey NW District
| Christopher Guymer | Born Q2 1953 |
| Susan K Gymer | Born Q3 1955 |
Susan K Guymer marries Stanley J Taylor registered Sutrtey NW District Q4 1983
From UK Navy Lists 1888-1970:-
1946 Stanley Wililliam Guymer Temp ASub-Lieut (E) RNVR (appointed 1 Jul 1946 on Robertson (combined operations landing craft)
From UK Outgoing Passengers 1890-1960:- Stanley William Guymer (25 fitter) departs Southampton 12th November 1947 bound for Mombassa aboard NZ Shipping
Co P&O "Empire Windrushi". Of 3 Canon Avenue, Chadwell Heath, Romford. Intended permanent residence Tanganyika
Stanley Guymer (30 plant inspector) & wife Winifred (31), both English, depart Southampton 14 Jun 1952 bound for Montreal aboard Greek Line "Columbia".
Of 3 Canon Avenue, Chadwell Heath, Essex. Intended permanent residence Canada
1953 Electoral Roll Stanley & Winifred Guymer living 26 Frimley Rd, Wokingham, Surrey
1955 Electoral Roll Stanley W & Winifred Guymer living 22 Ceasers Camp Road, Worthing, Surrey
1957-61 Electoral Rolls Stanley W & Winifred Guymer living 5 The Warren Estate, Royal Military Acadamy, Berks
1963/63 Elexctoral Rolls Stanley W & Winifred Guymer living 1 Wellington Rd, Wokingham
STANLEY GEORGE GUYMER Generation 5
Stanley George Guymer born 13 Aug 1913 the son of Henry (Harry) & Beatrice Mary (Tench). Baptised St Clement & St Edmund, Norwich (PR 436) 9 Nov 1913 father a traveller of 38 Pelham Rd.
Registered Norwich District Q3 1913
Stanley George Guymer marries Muriel Ivy Musk 27 Mar 1937 Pulham St Mary Magdeline by banns (PR 10). Stanley (23 of St Bartholomew, Norwich traveller) the son of Harry (traveller) & Muriel (24 of Pulham) the daughter of Arthur Robert (deceased farm lab). Both single & signed. Witnesses Donald George Smith & Dorothy Evelyn Musk.> Registered Depwade District Q1 1937
Stanley George Guymer dies 6 Jun 1986 Drayton, Norfolk. Probate Ipswich 19 Sep 1986. Death registered Stanley George Guymer Norwich Outer District Q2 1986
Muriel Ivy Guymer dies 10 Feb 1998, probate Ipswich 9 Apr 1998. Death registered (bn 10 May 1912) North Walsham District Q1 1998
Probable children14 of Stanley & Muriel
| Maureen A Guymer | From Diss Express on her 16th birthday, born 23 Jul 1939. Then at Vera Rd, Upper Hellesden Registered Downham District Q3 1939 |
| Diana M Guymer | Born Depwade District Q2 1941 |
Maureen A Guymer marries Brian A Thirtle registered Norwich Outer District Q3 1962. Death of Maureen Anne Thirtle aged 68 8th August 2007 at Norwich
A Diana M Guymer marries Jim Bowen registered Acle District Q2 1962
1939 Register Stanley G Guymer (bn 13 Aug 1913 commercial traveller, Robertson & Sand, London) living Coleraine, The Howdale, Downham Market, Norfolk with wife Muriel I (bn 10 May 1912 UDD). Plus 1 closed entry and 2 evacuees
WILLIAM F GYMER Generation 5
William F Gymer born 1927 the son of John Thomas & Annie elizabeth (Flack). Registered Chelmsford District Q2
William F Gymer marries Pamela D Skingley registered Chelmsford District Q1 1951
Death registered Pamela Doreen Gymer (born 20 Sep 1929) aged 71 Chelmsford District Q3 2001
Probable children14 of William & Pamela, both registered Chelmsford District
| Carol Ann Gymer | Born Q1 1955 |
| Janice E Gymer | Born Q1 1958 |
Carol A Gymer marries Martin P Jones registered Chelmsford District Q3 1975
Janice E Gymer marries Richard Allen registered Chelmsford District Q1 1979
GRAHAM RICHARD GUYMER Generation 6
Graham R Guymer birth registered Ilford District Q2 1942 the son of James & Margaret (Taylor). From Brentwood & Ongar Gazetter born 11 May 1942
Graham R Guymer marries Carol J Webber Havering District Q3 1965
Graham R Guymer marries Ann P Lee registered Brentwood District Q4 1981
Death registered Graham Richard Guymer Brentwood District Q4 1994 (born 11th May 1942) aged 54
An Ann P Guymer marries John A Pinkerton registered London City District Sep 2002
Probable child14 of Graham & Carol
| Mark Richard Guymer | Born Q2 1970 Barking District |
MARTIN J GYMER Generation 6
Martin J Gymer birth registered Chelmsford District Q1 1949 the son of Thomas J & Elizabeth (Thurlow)
Children of Martin & Sandra, all births registered Stockport District
Catherine Elizabeth Gymer marries Graeme P R Ferguson registered Stockport District July 2001
Other Strumpshaw events & nearby
Will made of Simon Gymer, yeoman of Strumpshaw on 15 Oct 1807. Witnesses John Faulke, John
Beazor & R Gimingham. Proved At Norwich Consistory Court 1 Apr 1809. Mentions wife Sarah & son Thomas.
At Norwich Record Office MF459 No 32 page 71
Burial 22 Jan 1854 Mary Gymer inf (PR 284)
Birth 29 Oct 1878, baptism Lingwood 13 Nov 1878 (PR 39) Earnest Guymer son of Elizabeth of Lingwood workhouse. Registered Blofield Q4
20 Dec 1860 Elizabeth Gymar & Thomas Coakley witnesses to marriage of Benjamin Howes & Rachel Brown (PR69)
LINGWOOD
Burial 28 Nov 1878 Ernest Guymer aged 3 wks (PR 366) of Blofield Union House. Birth Blofield Union Q4, no mother's maiden name
Sources:-
Map of Blofield Registration District 1836
Reasearcher into the Guymer name in Strumpshaw Marion Symonds
Reasearcher into the Kybert name in Strumpshaw Dave Kiybet & Terry
Mulcahy
Martin J Gymer marries Sandra G
Catherine Elizabeth Gymer Birth Q3 1973 Alison Louise Gymer Birth Q1 1975 Stephen Martin Gymer Birth Q1 1977 Helen Joanne Gymer Birth Q3 1979 David Jonathan Gymer Birth Q3 1983 Caroline Sarah Gymer Birth 20/12/1985. Death Q1 1986 Karen Rachel Gymer Birth Q1 1987 Hannah Katie Gymer Birth Q4 1989 Rebecca Amy Gymer Birth Q2 1991
Alison Louise Gymer marries Stuart Odsell registered Stockport District July 2000
Burial Strumpshaw 28 Feb 1809 Simon Gymer, a married man aged 65
Burial Strumpshaw 18 Nov 1821 Sarah Gymer aged 68 (PR 44)
Burial 21 Mar 1841 Elizabeth Gymer infant (PR 176)
From UK, Register of Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures, 1710-1811:-
Master Simon Gymer of Runham, cordwainer. Payment date 1 Jun 1778. Apprentice Jos Littlewood
27 Apr 1876 Elizabeth Gymar witnesses to marriage of John William Hylton & Sarah Elizabeth Lane (PR 84)
An Elizabeth Gymar marries William Hylton Strumpshaw 20 Dec 1876
Burial 19 Jul 1893 Postwick Elizabeth Guymer aged 82 (PR 436) of Lingwood Workhouse
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39:- Norwich Death Records