All births, baptisms, marriages and burials at Walthamstow, Essex unless otherwise stated.
ROBERT GYMER Generation 1
Robert Gymer baptised (as Goymer) 22nd January 1826 at Great Wratting, Suffolk (PR162) the son of William & Mary {see
Great Thurlow for his ancestors}
Robert Gymer marries Sarah Odell 21st November 1847 Shoreditch St Leonard after banns. Robert (brewer made mark) the
son of William (lab) & Sarah (signed) the daughter of John (lab). Both FA, single & of Peter Street. Witnesses James & Harriet Rayment. Registered District Q4 1847
From probate Robert Gymer (retired victualler) of 14 Richard's Place, Browns Rd, Walthamstow died 11th September 1897.
Probate London 29th November 1897
to Gilbert Houghton (gentleman) & Thomas Odell (brewer's assistant). Effects £10.
From The London Gazette 30th November 1897 Robert Gymer, retired victualler, dies 11th September 1897 late of 14 Richards Place, Brown's Road,
Walthamstow. Registered as Guymer aged 72 West Ham District Q3 1897. Robert Gymer buried Queens Rd Cemetary 15th September 1897
Death registered of Sarah Gymer aged 71 West Ham District Q4 1894. Buried Queens Rd Cemetary 6th October 1894
Children of Robert & Sarah. All born Walthamstow
| Thomas Gymore | Born c1843 |
| Emily Mary Gymer | Born 6th September 1848 (more below) |
| Annie Gymer | Born c1851 |
| William John Gymer | Born c1852 (more below) |
| Joseph Gymer | Born c1855 (more below) |
| Sarah Gymer | Born c1857 (more below) |
| Jane Gymer | Born 1861 (more below) |
Annie Elizabeth Guymer of Walthamstow buried aged 71 9th December 1921 Waltham Forest Queen's Road Cemetary, London. Death registered as Annie aged 71 W Ham District Q4 1921. From Probate Annie Elizabeth Gymer of 35 Albion Rd, Walthamstow, died 4th December 1921. Probate London 17th January 1922 to William John Gymer (carpenter). Effects £177 10/10
1851 census Robert Gymore (25 bn Suffolk no occ given) living at Hagger Lane, Walthamstow with wife Sarah (28) & children
Thomas (8), Amelia (2) & Ann (4 months). All except Robert born Walthamstow. Also resident father-in-law Francis
Hubbard (63 bn Leicestershire ag lab wid) & a John Odell (65 bn Bedfordshire ag lab wid)
1861 census Robert Gymer (34 bn Gt Wratting carman) living at Green Leaf Lane, Walthamstow with wife Sarah (38) & children
Emily (12), Annie (10), Wm (8), Joseph (5), Sarah (3) & Jane (3 months). Wife & children born Walthamstow. Also resident
son-in-law to head Thomas Odell (18 bn Walthamstow unm)
1871 census Robert Gymer (45 bn Gt Wratting, Suffolk beer retailer emp 1 man) living at The Rose & Crown, Walthamstow St
Margaret with wife Sarah (50) & children Annie (20 dressmaker app unm), William (18 assistant to father), Joseph (15 errand
boy), Sarah (13 scholar) & Jane (10 scholar). Wife & childen born Walthamstow
1881 census Robert Gymer (55 bn Gt Watton Gardener) living at 15 Browns Road, Walthamstow with
wife Sarah (59) & daughters Annie (29 dressmaker) & Sarah (23 domestic). Also resident lodger Elizabeth Gettings
(48 bn Shropshire unm)
1891 census Robert Gymer (65 bn Wratting, Suffolk gardener) living 10 Richards Place, Walthamstow with wife Sarah (70 bn
Walthamstow) & daughter Annie (40 bn Walthamstow unm)
1901 census Annie Gymer (50 living on own means unm) living at 30 Woodbury Road, Walthamstow
1867 Essex Post Office Directory:- R Gymer of Rose & Crown, Greanleaf Lane, Walthamstow
1871 Essex Post Office Directory:- Robert Gymer (beer retailer) of Greanleaf Lane, Walthamstow
1878 Kelly's Directory of Essex: a Robert Gymer (shopkeeper) of Brown's Rd, Tower Hamlets, Walthamstow
1886 Kelly's Directory of Essex: Robert Gymer (shopkeeper) of Brown's Rd & Richard's Place, Walthamstow
1882 & 1890 Kelly's Directory of Essex:- Robert Gymer (shopkeeper) of Richards Place, Walthamstow
EMILY MARY GYMER Generation 2
Emily Mary Gymer born17 6th September 1848, baptised 1st October 1848 St Marys, Walthamstow the
daughter of Robert & Sarah (Odell). Registered West Ham District Q4 1848
Married to Alfred Hatley at Walthamstow, St Mary the Virgin 18th October 1877 (PR 298). Emily (28 of Walthamstow) the
daughter of Robert (gardener) & Alfred (24 gas fitter of Royal Hill Greenwich) the son of James Thorne (gas fitter).
Registered West Ham District Q4
Death registered of Emily M Hatley aged 62 Greenwich District Q3 1911
1901 census Emily M Hatley (51 bn Walthamstow) living at 62 Royal Hill, Greenwich with husband Alfred (47 Plumber own account) & children William A (22
builders +), Annie L (21 dressmaker), Nellie E (18) & Elsie M (15). Rest all born Greenwich
1911 census Emily Mary Hatley (62 bn Walthamstow married 34 yrs, 5 of 5 children born alive still living) living 62 Royal Hill Green, Greenwich, London with
husband Alfred (58 bn Royal Green Greenwich plumber) & daughter Nellie (29 bn Greenwich)
WILLIAM JOHN GYMER Generation 2
William John Gymer born c1853 Walthamstow the son of Robert & Sarah (Odell). Baptised43 Walthamstow St John the Evangelist 3 Apr 1853 father a lab of Hagger Lane
William Gymer marries Alice Isobel Crick West Ham District Q3 1876
From probate William John Gymer of 43 Somerset Rd, Walthamstow, London E17 died 28 May 1938 at 894 Forest Rd, Walthamstow. Administration (with will)
London 23 Jun 1938 to Walter William Gymer (builder). Effects £432 10/7. Death registered aged 86 Essex SW District Q2.
William John Gymer aged 86 of 43 Somerset Rd, London E17 buried 2 Jun 1938 Queens Rd Cemetary. From Walthamstow. Ref 2284
Death registered of Alice I Gymer aged 74 W Ham District Q3 1931. Alice Mabel Gymer aged 75 of 43 Somerset Rd, London E17 buried 5 Aug 1931 Queens Rd Cemetary. Purchaser Walter William Gymer
Children of William & Alice. All births Walthamstow. Mother for baptisms Alice Isobel
| Emily Gymer | Born c1877 Burial Emily Gymer of Collard Rd aged 5 Queens Rd Cemetary |
| Walter Gymer | Born c1878 (more below) |
| Alfred Robert Gymer | Born 1880 (more below) |
| William Henry Gymer | Born 1883 (more below) |
| Alice Gymer | Born 17 Sep 1885 (more below) |
| Claud Albert Gymer | Birth W Ham Q2 1888. Died 17 Sep 1889 burial 29 Mar 1889 aged 1 Chingford Mount Cemetary, Waltham Forest. Registered Q1 1889, both W Ham District |
| Annie Louisa Gymer | Born 1 Sep1890 (more below) |
| Arthur Gymer | Born 24 May 1892 (more below) |
| Frederick Albert Gymer | Born 14 Mar 1896, bapt baptised 24 May 1896 Leyton All Sinats father a carpenter of 3 Violet Rd. West Ham District Q2 |
| Florence Maud Gymer | Born 1899. West Ham District Q4. Death Florence Maud Gymer aged 1 W Ham District Q2 176. Florence Maud Gymer buried of 43 Somerset Rd aged 18mths Queens Rd Cemetary, Waltham Forest |
Burial 29 Mar 1889 Claud Albert Gymer aged 1 Chingford Mount Cemetary, Waltham Forest. Death registered WHam District Q1
Death 11 May 1917 of Rifleman R/38189 Frederick Albert Gymer of King's Royal Rifle Corps.
Buried at Arras memorial bay 7 the son of William & Alice of 43 Somerset Road, Walthamstow
1881 census William J Gymer (28 carpenter) living at 5 Rose Cott, Walthamstow with wife Alice (24 bn Woodford) & chidren Emily (3), Walter (2) & Alfred (1)
1891 census William Pymer (38 carpenter) living at 62 Maynard Road, Walthamstow with wife Alice (35 bn Woodford) &
children Walter (12), Alfred (10), William (8), Alice (5) & Annie (7 months). All except Alice Snr born Walthamstow
1901 census William Gymer (48 carpenter) living at 43 Somerset Road, Walthamstow with wife Alice (44 bn Woodford) & children
Alfred (20 joiner), William (18 plasterer), Alice (15), Annie (10), Arthur (8), Frederick (5) & Florence (1). All except Alice Snr born Walthamstow
1911 census William Gymer (58 bn Essex carpenter) lodging at Police St Yard, Great Dunmow, Essex with Parkiss family
1911 census Alice Gymer (55 bn Woodford marr 34 yrs, 7 of 10 children born alice still living) living 43 Somerst Rd, Walthamstow with children Arthur (18 bn Walthamstow
plasterer), Arthur (18 bn Walthamstow clerk) & Frederick (15 bn Leyton clerk)
1921 census William J Gymer (68yrs 3mths bn Walthamstow Carpenter Mr Taylor, 76 Lansdownne Rd out of work) living 43 Somerset Rd, Walthmstow with wife
Alice G (65yrs 9mths bn Woodford Home Duties) & son Arthur (29yrs 1mth bn Walthamstow single Insurance Clerk Pearl Assurance Co Ltd, High Holborn). Also a boarder resident
From The Illustrated Police News 28 Sep 1878 Ilford Petty Sessions Mrs Guymer attends court as witness to the theft of her husband Wm's purse
by Alfred Stanic 11 yrs of Walthamstow. Sentenced to 4 days imprisonment & 12 strokes of the birch. {justice indeed!}
JOSEPH GYMER Generation 2
Joseph Guymer born c1855 the son of Robert & Sarah (Odell). Baptised43 Walthamstow St John the Evangelist 20 May 1855 father a groom of Wood St
Joseph Gymer marries Annie Miller 20 Apr 1878 St Matthew, Bayswater (PR 241) after banns. Joseph (22 wheelwright of Tower Hamlets, Walthamstow) the son of Robert (gardener) &
Annie (26 of 43 Douglas Place) the daughter of Samuel (captain). Both single & signed. Witnesses Samuel & Susan Miller. Registered Kensington District Q2 1878
Death registered of a Joseph Gymer aged 40 St Olave District Q3 1895. Buried Queens Rd Cemetary, of 4 Church End
Burial22 Annie Gymer 25 Feb 1929 Charlton Cemetary, Greenwich. Death registered aged 76 Greenwich District Q1 1929
Children of Joseph & Annie
| Samuel Ernest Gymer | Born 1879 Tottenham (more below) |
| Ethel Susie Gymer | Born 1883 Tottenham (more below) |
| Elsie Beatrice Gymer | Born 1889 Hoddesdon, Herts. Ware District Q1 |
| Florence Gymer | Born c1898 Sutton, Surrey (illig?) |
Elsie Beatrice Gymer marries Allan H Broom registered Greenwich District Q3 1914
1871 census Joseph Gymer (15 bn Walthamstow errand boy) living with parents
1881 census Joseph Gwyer (25 bn Walthamstow u/e wheelwright) living at 32 Wingmore Road, Tottenham
with wife Annie (25 bn Bridgewater) & son Samuel E (1 bn Tottenham) together with a lodger
1891 census Joseph Gymer (35 bn Essex wheelwright marr) boarding at Scotland Green, Tottenham with Alf Madles
1891 census Annie Gymer (29 bn Bridgewater head unm) living at Armwell Street, Hoddesdon, Herts with children Samuel (11 bn
Tottenham scholar), Ethel (7 bn Tottenham scholar) & Elsie B (2 bn Hoddesdon)
1901 census Annie Gymer (48 bn Bridgewater, Somerset wid) living at 4 Church End, Walthamstow with children Ernest (21 bn
Tottenham coach painter), Elsie (12 bn Hoddesdon, Herts) & Florence (3 bn Sutton, Surrey) & border
1921 census Annie Guymer (69yrs 2mths bn Bridgewater wid) boarding at 51 Brooks Av, East Ham with daughter Elsie Beatrice Broom (32yrs 7mths bn Hoddeston
Home Duties), her husband Allan Henry (33yrs 7mths bn Walworth) & their children Allan Ernest (6yrs school) & Elsie May (4yrs 6mths). Both children born East Ham
1911 census Elsie Beatrice Gymer (22 bn Hoddesdon cook serv) living Shrublands, Ravensbourne Park, Catford, Lewisham within Kibble household
SARAH GYMER Generation 2
Sarah Gymer born c1858 the daughter of Robert & Sarah (Odell). Baptised43 Walthamstow St John the Evangelist 18 Apr 1858 father a lab of Hagger Lane>
Married to George Frederick Wright at St Marys, Walthamstow 29 Sep 1885 (PR 325). Sarah (26) daughter of Robert (gardener) & George (23 upholsterer) the son of Isaac
abinet maker). Both of Walthamstow. Witnesses Issac Wright & Eliza Burfield. Registered West Ham District Q3
1871 census Sarah Gymer (13 bn Walthamstow scholar) living with parents
1881 census Sarah Gymer (23 bn Walthamstow dom) living with parents
1891 census Sarah Wright (33 bn Walthamstow) living at 41 Blurdon Road, Hackney, London with husband George (37 bn Southwark,
London upholsterer cabt) & 5 lodgers
1901 census Sarah Wright (40 bn Walthamstow) living at 107 Elderfield Road, Hackney with husband George F (37 bn Newington upholsterer)
1901 census Sarah Wright (53 bn Walthamstow married 25 yrs, no children) living at 93 Millfields Rd, Lower Clapton, London NE with husband George
Frederick (47 bn Newington upholsterer)
JANE GYMER Generation 2
Jane Gymer born 1861 the daughter of Robert & Sarah (Odell). >Baptised43 Walthamstow St John the Evangelist 20 Jan 1861 father a carman of Aubrey Rd.
Registered West Ham District Q1
Jane Gymer married Henry Kemp 22 Feb 1883 at Walthamstow St Mary. Jane (22) the daughter of Robert & Henry (27) the son of Thomas. Registered W Ham District Q1
1861 census Jane Guymer (3 mths bn Walthamstow) living at Green Leaf Lane, Walthamstow with parents
1871 census Jane Gymer (10 bn Walthamstow scholar) living at The Rose & Crown, Walthamstow with parents
1901 census Jane Kemp (40 bn Walthamstow) living at 8 Redwold Road, Hackney with husband Henry (45 bn Hoxton, London newspaper shop) & children
Frank (13) & Ada (11). Both born Clapton, London
WALTER WILLIAM GYMER Generation 3
Walter W Gymer born 1879 Walthamstow, Essex the son of William & Alice (Crick). Registered West Ham District Q24
Walter William Gymer marries Lucy Hawkes (born c1878 Hackney, Essex) 6 Aug 1900 at St Mary the Virgin, Walthamstow after banns. Walter (21 carpenter of Somerset Road) the son of William Walter
(carpenter) & Lucy (22 of Wood Street) the daughter of Walter (fruiterer). Both single. Witnesses W & C Hawkes. Registered West Ham District Q3 1900
Death registered Walter W Gymer aged 70 Romford District Q3 1949
Death registered of Lucy Gymer aged 76 East Ham District Q2 1954
Known children of Walter & Lucy
| Elsie Lucy Gymer | Birth W Ham Q2 1901. Buried22 Manor Park Cemetary, Newham 18 Apr 1903. W Ham District Q2 aged 0 |
| Walter William Gymer | Birth W Ham Q4 1902. Buried22 Manor Park Cemetary, Newham 23 Oct 1901. W Ham District Q4 aged 0 |
| Sidney Frederick Gymer | Born 5 May 1904 (more below) |
| Arthur John Gymer | Born 1905 Walthamstow (more below) |
| Alfred Gymer | Born 1908 West Ham District (more below) |
| Lucy Jemima Gymer14 | Born 1914 West Ham District Q4 |
Lucy J Gymer marries Harold C T Higho registered Epping District Q1 1939
From RAF Airmen's Records 1918-1940:- Walter William Guymer (bn c1879) service date 11 Aug 1916, service no. 43106, wife Lucy
From The London Gazette
29 Nov 1927 Notice that partnership between Walter William Gymer & Frederick William Casey carrying on business as builders Gymer &
Casey has been dissolved by mutual consent
12 Jun 1931 Land Registry Land in Boundary Road, Walthamstow Walter William Gymer of 36 Wellesley Road E17
9 Aug 1935 Land Registry 3 The Drive, Walthamstow W W Gymer of 54 Hillcrest Road, Walthamstow
13 Sep 1938 Land Registry, land in Shernall Street, Walthamstow W W Gymer of 54 Hillcrest Road
31 Jan 1939 Land Registry land in Manor Road, Higham Hill, Walthamstow W W Gymer of 54 Hillcrest Road
19 Sep 1939 Land Registry Land in Thorpe Road, Wathamstow W W Gymer of 54 Hillcrest Road
15 Mar 1955 (& other issues) Voluntary winding up of W Gymer Ltd (building contractors). Registered office Eastern Road, Walthamstow. Chariman A J Gymer
A Lucy J Gymer marries Harold C T Higho registered Epping District Q1 1939
From Uk Incoming Passenger Lists 1878-1960:- Alfred Gymer (bn 6 Dec 1907 asst manager UK citizen) arrives Southampton 23rd September 1957 aboard Queen Mary (cabin class) from New York. Proposed address in UK, 813 Forest Rd, London E17. Country of last permanent residence, England
1881 census Walter Gymer (2) living at 5 Rose Cott, Walthamstow with parents
1891 census Walter W Pymer (12 bn Walthamstow) living at 62 Maynard Road, Walthamstow with parents
1901 census Water W Gymer (22 bn Walthamstow carpenter) living with wife Lucy (23 bn Hackney) at 6 Belmont Place,
1911 census Walter Gymer (32 carpenter, builders) living 7 Chelmsford Rd, Walthamstow with wife Lucy (33 bn Homerton married 10 yrs, 3 of 5 children born
alive still living) & sons Sidney (6), Arthur (5) & Alfred (5). All except Lucy born Walthamstow
1921 census Walter William Gymer (42yrs 3mths Carpenter Mr Sands Builder) living 7 Chelmsford Rd, Walthamstow with wife Luce (43yrs 6mths working
private at 7 chelmsford Rd, Walthamstow) & children Sidney Frederick (17yrs 1mth Carpenter Knots Mr J Dean, Builder, Green Rd), Arthur J (16yrs 1mth Chemist & Druggist,
335 Lea Bridge Rd W'stowe), Alfred (13yrs 6mths school) & Lucy J (6yrs 0mths school). All born Walthamstowe
WILLIAM HENRY GYMER Generation 3
William Henry Gymer born 1883 Walthamstow, Essex the son of William & Alice (Crick) registered West Ham District Q1
William Henry Gymer marries Beatrice Clark
25th January 1913 Walthamstow St Barnabus (PR 65) after banns. William (29 plasterer) the son of William John (carpenter) &
Beatrice (26 cook) the daughter of George Edward (deceased). Both single, signed & of 43 Somerset Rd. Witnesses Alfred Guymer & Edmund Laurence Thain.
Registered West Ham District Q1 1913
Death of William H Gymer Marrickville District, NSW 1933 ref 27618, the son of William J & Alice.
From inquest report No. 361 held at Sydney 6th March 1933 William Henry Guymer died aged 50 (bn Essex, England) from shock accidentally receieved through
coming into conatct with a 240 volt electric current. Resident of 5 Hooking Ave, Earlwood
Death registered of Beatrice Gymer 1957 Campsie District, NSW ref 9844/1957, the daughter of George & Mary Ann
From UK Outward Passengers 1890-1960:- Wm A Gymer (30 plasterer) departs London 30 Jan 1913 bound for Sydney aboard "Themistocles"
From Findmypast Passenger Transcripts William I Gymer (30 plasterer) & Beatrice Gymer (25) departed London 30 Jan 1913 aboard the Aberdeen Line
"Themistocles" bound for Brisbane, Australia
From Victoria, Australia, Assisted & Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923:-
William Guymer & Mrs W Guymer, both English & 30, arrive Brisbane 10 Mar 1913 aboard Thermistocles from London
Known children of William H & Beatrice, registratons Marrickville, NSW
| Beatrice A Gymer | Died 1913 ref 19407 |
| William S Gymer | Died 1913 ref 19408 |
1911 census William Gymer (28 bn Walthamstow plasterer) living 43 Somerset Rd, Walthamstow with mother
1930 & 1933 Australian Electoral Rolls William Henry (plasterer) living Wellington Rd, Undercliffe, Earlwood, NSW with Beatrice (home duties)
1936 & 1937 Electoral Roll Beatrice Gymer (home duties) living 23 Wellington Rd, Undercliffe, Earlwood, NSW with possible daughter Annie (dressmaker)
1943, 1949 & 1954 Electoral Rolls Beatrice Gymer (home duties) living 23 Twyford Rd, Undercliffe, Earlwood, NSW with possible daughter Alice (dressmaker)
ALFRED ROBERT GYMER Generation 3
Alfred Robert Gymer born c1880 the son of William & Alice (Crick) registered West Ham District Q3. baptised 18 May 1897 Leyton St Mary the Virgin (PR 1443) father a carpenter of 3 Violet Rd
Alfred Robert Gymer marries Sarah Jane Scott 1 Aug 1904 St Barnabus, Walthamstow after banns. Alfred (24 manual instructor of 43 Somerset Road) the son of William John (carpenter) & Sarah
(25 of 15 Wellington Road, Stoke Newington) the daughter of Joseph (gardener). Both single. Witnessses Francis Charles Cotton, Alice Gymer & Wm Scott.
Registered West Ham District Q3 1904
Death registered of Alfred R Gymer aged 80 registered Ilford District Q2 1961
Death registered of a Sarah J Gymer aged 74 registered Ilford District Q3 1952
Known children of Alfred & Sarah
| Doris Alice Gymer | Born 23 Apr 1909 W Ham District Q2 (more below) |
| Alfred Walter Gymer | Born 23 May 1915 W Ham District Q2 (more below) |
| Joseph William Gymer | Born 23 May 1915 W Ham District Q2 (more below) |
1911 census Alfred Gymer (30 bn Walthamstow teacher of handicap London County Council) living 33 Osborne Rd, Leyton, Essex with wife Sarah (31 bn Penrith,
Cumberland married 6 yrs, 1 of 1 child born alive still living) & daughter Doris (1 bn Leyton)
1921 census Alfred R Gymer (40yrs 11mths bn Walthamstow Handicraft Instructor, Atley Rd School, Bow, London County Council) living 33 Osborne Rd, Leyton with wife
Sarah (42yrs 8mths bn Penrith Home Duties) & children Doris (12yrs 2mths), Alfred W (6yrs 1mths) & Joseph W (6yrs 1mth). all except Alfred born Leyton, Essex and all children at school
1939 Register Alfred R Gymer (bn 21 Jul 1880 handicraft master) living Cold Hall Farm, Brougthon, Essex with wife Sarah J (bn 15 Oct 1878 UDD)
From Bristish Army Service Records 1914-1920 Alfred Robert Gymer (bn c1881) motor boat builder & carpenter of 33 Osbourne Road, Leyton, Essex, NoK wife Sarah
Jane, enlisted 6 Mar 1915 Grove Park 156205 RASC (MT) wheeler. Served Egypt. Discharged 19 Mar 1919
From Hackney Union Settlement Register:- Alfred Gymer aged 43. Date of chargeability 11 Jul 1923 - Infirmary
ALICE GYMER Generation 3
Alice Gymer born 17 Sep 1885, baptised 24 May 1896 Leyton All Saints, Essex aged 10 the daughter of William & Alice (Crick) father a carpenter of 3 Violet Rd.
registered as Guymer West Ham District Q4
Alice Gymer marries Edmund Laurence Thain 9 Aug 1909 at St Barnabus, Walthamstow after banns. Alice (23)
daughter of William John (deceased) & Edmund (25 postman) the son of Harry (deceased). Both single of 43 Somerset Road. witnesses Alfred & William Gymer
1911 census Alice Thain (25 bn Walthamstow married 1 yr, 1 of 1 child born alive still living) living 81 Credon Rd, West Ham E with husband Edmund Laurence (27 bn New Barnet postman GPO) & daughter Vera Isobel (7 mths bn West Ham
ANNIE LOUISA GYMER Generation 3
Annie Louisa Gymer born 1 Sep 1890, bapt baptised 24 May 1896 Leyton All Saints aged 5 the daughter of William & Alice (Crick) father a carpenter of 3 Violet Rd.
Registered West Ham District Q4 1890 as Guymer
Annie Louisa Guymer marries William Pratt 15 Jan 1918 Walthamstow St Barnabus (PR 189) by licence. Annie
(27of 43 Somerset Drive) the daughter of William John (carpenter) & William (Major RGA ofForest Drive, East Leytonstone) the son of Joseph Robert (civil servant).
Both single & signed. Witnesses William John Guymer & Joseph Robert Pratt
1891 census Annie Pymer (7 mths bn Walthamstow) living at 62 Maynard Road, Walthamstow with parents
1901 census Annie Gymer (10 bn Walthstow) living at 43 Somerset Road, Walthamstow with parents
1911 census Annie Gymer (20 bn Walthamstow cook dom) living All Saints Vicarage, Upper Norwood SE, Surrey within Taylor household
ARTHUR GYMER Generation 3
Arthur Gymer born 24 May 1892, baptised 24 May 1896 Leyton All Saints aged 4 the son of William & Alice (Crick) father a carpenter of 3 Violet Rd. Registered West Ham District Q1
Arthur Gymer marries Elsie Gladys Rayfield 13 Aug 1921 at Midlmay Park Wesleyan Chapel, Islington by certificate (PR 40). Arthur (29 insurance
clerk of 43 Somerset Road, Walthamstow) the son of William John (carpenter) & Elsie (23 of 169 Balls Pond Road Kingland) the daughter of Alfred (compositor). Witnesses A
Rayfield & AG Brown
Death registered Arthur Gymer aged 69 Croydon District Q3 1961
Death registered Elise G Gymer aged 65 Petersfield District Q4 1963
Probable children14 of Arthur & Elsie (mother's maiden name Rayfield)
| Lorna K Gymer | Reg Islington District Q3 1922 |
| Frederick Rayfield Gymer | Reg Islington District Q1 1925. Death Frederick R Gymer aged 1 W Ham District Q1 1927. Buried aged 2 of 16 Wingfield Rd 9 Feb 1927 Queens Rd Cemetary ref 37846 |
| Margaret R Gymer | Reg W Ham District Q2 1928 |
Lorna K Gymer marries George H Neal registered Surrey Mid E District Q1 1951
Margaret R Gymer marries Charles J Peters registered Surrey Mid E District Q2 1952
1901 census Arthur Gymer (8 bn Walthamstow) living at 43 Somerset Road, Walthamstow with parensts
1911 census Arthur Gymer (18 bn Walthamstow clerk) living living 43 Somerst Rd, Walthamstow with parents
1924-25 Electoral Rolls Arthur & Elsie Gymer living 16 Beresford Rd, Islington
1930-32 Electoral Rolls Arthur & Elsie Gladys Gymer living 1 Pendennis Rd, Tottenham North N17
1939 Register Arthur Gymer (bn 28 May 1892 insurance clerk) living 24 Cinningham Avenue, St Albans, Herts with wife Elise G (bn 1 May 1898 UDD) & a
Florence Rayfield (bn 12 Dec 1908 UDD married). Plus 2 closed entries
1947-51 Electoral Rolls Arthur & Elsie Gymer living 165 Coulsden Rd, Coulsden, Surrey. 1948-51 with Lorna K & 1949-51 with Margaret R
1958-62 Electoral Rolls Arthur & Elsie Gymer living 20 Marlpit Lane, Coulsden, Surrey
SAMUEL ERNEST GYMER Generation 3
Samuel Ernest Gymer born 1879 Tottenham the son of Joseph & Annie (Miller). Registered Edmonton District Q4
Samuel Ernest Gymer marries Hilda Rose Hatley 6 Aug 1905 St Paul, Clapham (PR 361) after banns. Joseph (25 coach painter) the son of Joseph
(deceased wheelwright) & Hilda (21) the daughter of Frederick (deceased decorator). Both single & of 8 Turrett ??. Witnesses Alfred Hatley &
Elizabeth Baynham. Registered Wandsworth District Q3 1905
Samuel Ernest Gymer dies 21 May 1949 of 88 Siebert Rd, Blackheath, London. Probate London 17 Jun 1949 to Hilda Rose Gymer £1092 2s 9d.
Buried22 26 May 1949 Charlton Cemetary, Greenwich. Death registered aged 69 Greenwich District Q2 1949
Hilda Rose Gymer dies22 11 Feb 1970. Buried Charlton Cemetary, Greenwich 18 Feb. Death registered Lewisham District Q1 1970 (bn30 Sep 1883)
Known children of Samuel & Hilda
| Ernest Herbert Gymer | Born Wandsworth District 1906 (more below) |
| Arthur Joseph Gymer | Born Lewisham District 1909 (more below) |
| Edward Sidney Gymer14 | Born 1911 (more below) |
| Evelyn Annie Gymer14 | Born Greenwich District Q3 1917. Died 29 May 2007 Walkerton, Canada |
Evelyn A Gymer marries Jack F Wismer Greenwich District Q3 1942
1881 census Samuel E Gwyer (1 bn Tottenham) living at 32 Wingmore Road, Tottenham with parents
1891 census Samuel Gymer (11 bn Tottenham scholar) living at Armwell Street, Hoddesdon, Herts with mother & siblings
1911 census Samuel Ernest Gymer (32 bn Tottenham coach painter) living 127 Bradgate Rd, Catford, Lewisham with wife Hilda Rose Gymer (28 bn Greenwich, Kent
married 6 yrs, 2 of 2 children born alive still living) with children Ernest Herbert (5 bn Clapham, London) & Arthur Joseph (2 bn Catford). Also resident
mother Annie (59 bn Bridgewater, Somerset wid)
1904 Electoral Roll Samuel Ernest Gymer living 85 Royal Hill, Greenwich
1910 Electoral Roll Samuel Ernest Gymer living 127 Bradbroke Rd, Lewisham
1914 Electoral Roll Samuel Ernest Gymer living 88 Siebert Rd, Greenwich
1918-1929 Electoral Rolls Samuel Ernest Gymer living 88 Siebert Rd, Greenwich with Hilda Rose. {1929 with son Ernest Herbert. 1930 Hilda Rose & Ernest Herbert only}
1921 census Samuel Ernest Gymer (41yrs 9mths bn Tottenham Coach Painter Central Repair Depot London County Council, Charlton) living 88 Siebert Rd,
Greenwich with wife Hilda Rose (37yrs 9mths bn Greenwich Home Duties) & children Ernest Herbert (15yrs 1mth bn Clapham Apprentice Scientific Instrument Making, J J Griffin
& Son, Kingsway), Arthur Joseph (11yrs 7mths bn Catford school), Edward Sidney (9yrs 9mths bn Catford school) & Evelyn Annie (3yrs 11mths bn Blackheath, Kent school).
also resident foster sister to Samuel Florence Pasterfield
1939 Register Samuel E Gymer (bn 3 Sep 1879 coach painter LPTB) living 88 Siebert Rd, Greenwich, London with wife (Hilda R (bn 30 Sep 1883 dom duties)
& son Edward S (bn 19 Sep 1911 shop assistant single). Also resident Ellen M Woods (bn 2 May 1899 dom work casual widow). Plus 1 closed entry
From UK Outward Passenger Lists 1890-1960:- Hilda Gymer (66 no occ English of 88 Siebert Rd, London SE3 in transit from Belgium) departs Southampton 15
Nov 1949 bound for Halifax, Nova Scotia aboard "Aquitania. Permanent residence England
From UK Incoming Passenger Lists 1878-1960:- Hilda Gymer (67 housewife British passenger) arrives London 12 Oct 1950 aboard Franconia from
Quebec. Intended address in UK, 66 Siebert Road, London SE3. Last permanent residence England
ETHEL SUSIE GYMER Generation 3
Ethel Susie Gymer born 1883 Tottenham the daughter Joseph & Annie (Miller). Registered Edmonton District Q3
Ethel Suzie Gymer marries Thomas Beverley Hook 4 Dec 1903 Yiewsley St Matthew (PR 89). Ethel (23) the daughter of Joseph (dec'd wheelwright)
& Thomas (23 brickmaker) the son of Henry (brickmaker). Both single & of Yiewsley. Witnesses Samuel Gymer & Ella Miller
1891 census Ethel Gymer (7 bn Tottenham scholar) living at Armwell Street, Hoddesdon, Herts with mother
1901 census Ethel Gymer (17 bn Tottenham, Middlesex gen dom serv) living at 67 Melville Road, Walthamstow
1911 census Ethel Hook (27 bn Tottenham married 7 yrs, 3 of 3 children born alive still living) living Police Station over stables Kings Cross, London with
husband Thomas (30 bn Slough Metropolitan police constable) & children Ernest (6), Florence (5) & Frederick (3). All children born Tooting
ARTHUR JOHN GYMER Generation 3
Arthur John Gymer born 1905 the son of Walter William & Lucy (Hawkes) registered West Ham District Q3
Arthur John Gymer marries Annie Rose Watson 14th September 1929 Walthamstow St Barnabus (PR 201) after banns. Arthur (24 carpenter of
36 Wellesley Rd, Walthamstow) the son of Walter (builder) & Annie (25 of 72 Belgrave Rd, Walthamstow) the daughter of George Hnery (deceased clerk).
Both single & signed. Witnesses Annie Watson & Walter William Gymer
Arthur John Gymer dies 22 6th August 1981, cremated Scartho Cemetary, Lincs 6th August
Annie Rose Gymer dies 22 25th April 1986, cremated Scartho Cemetary, Lincs 12th April
Probable children14 of Arthur & Annie
| Alan J Gymer | Born 1935 W Ham District Q3 (more below) |
| Peter R Gymer | Born 1938 Essex & SW District Q4 (more below) |
1911 census Arthur Gymer (5 bn Walthamstow) living 7 Chelmsford Rd, Walthamstow with parents
ALFRED JOHN GYMER Generation 4
Alfred Gymer born 6 Dec 1907 the son of Walter William & Lucy (Hawkes) registered West Ham District Q1 1908
Alfred Gymer marries Bertha E Everett (non Anglican) registered West Ham District Q3 1932
Probable children14 of Alfred & Bertha
| Patricia Gymer | Born 1933 Hackney District Q4 |
| Barry Everet Gymer | Born 1938 Essex & SW District Q2 (more below) |
A Patricia Gymer marries Graham W Batchelor registered Essex SW District Q3 1955
1911 census Alfred Gymer (5 bn Walthamstow) living 7 Chelmsford Rd, Walthamstow with parents
1939 Register Alfred Gymer (bn 6 Dec 1907 foreman bricklayer) living 63 Pendlestone Rd, Walthamstow, Essex with wife Bertha E (bn 23 Oct 1908 housewife)
SIDNEY FREDERICK GYMER Generation 4
Sidney Frederick Gymer born 5th May 1904 at 38 Cromwell Road, Walthamstow the son of Walter William (carpenter journeyman) & Lucy (Hawkes). Registered West Ham District Q2
Sidney Gymer marries Gladys Dora Lilian Aked 27th April 1929 at St Saviour, Walthamstow. Sidney (24 carpenter of 36 Wellesby Road)
son of Walter William (builder) & Gladys (32 of 28 Longfellow Road) daughter of Richard (deceased packer). Witnesses Naomi
Aked & Lucy Gymer. Registered West Ham District Q2. Sidney & Gladys had no children
1911 census Sidney Gymer (6 bn Walthamstow) living 7 Chelmsford Rd, Walthamstow with parents
1939 Register Sidney I Gymer (bn 05/05/1904 builder's carpenter) {entry crossed through with comment "see page 13"} living 47 Road, Chingford,
Essex with wife Gladys D (bn 07/04/1906 UDD). Sidney F Gymer also shown as resident 47 Woodland Rd, Chingford with same date of birth & occupation
DORIS ALICE GYMER Generation 4
Doris Alice Gymer born 23rd April 1909 the daughter of Alfred Robert & Sarah Jane (Scott), baptised 23rd June 1909 Christ Church, Leyton
(PR 38) the daughter Alfred Robert (manuel training instructor) & Sarah Jane, of 116 Albert Rd
Doris Alice Gymer marries Frederick Basil Bellringer 10th September 1932 Leytonstone St John the Baptist (PR 49) after banns. Doris (23 insurance clerk of 60 Ridgeway Gdns, Ilford)
the daughter of Alfred Robert (handicraft teacher) & Frederick (29 insurance clerk of 35 Edencourt Rd, Streatham SW) the son of Frederick Walmesley (commercial traveller). Both single & signed.
Witnesses A R Gymer & R W Bellringer. Registered Romford District Q3 1932
ALFRED WALTER GYMER Generation 4
Alfred Walter Gymer born 23rd May 1915, baptised 1st August 1915 St Luke, Leyton (PR 458) the son of Alfred Robert (handicraft instructor) & Sarah Jane (Scott), of 33 Osborne Rd the son
of Alfred Robert & Sarah Jane. Registered W Ham District Q2
Alfred W Gymer marries Ellen D Elms registerd Ilford District Q4 1950
An Alfred Walter Gymer dies 28/09/1999, probate Ipswich 30/04/1999
An Ellen Doris Gymer dies 04/07/2006, probate Ipswich 19/09/2006
Probable children14 of Alfred & Sarah
| Hazel M Gymer | Born 1952 Romford District Q3 |
Hazel M Gymer marries Peter J Van Looy registered Havering District Q1 1976
Hazel M Gymer marries William J Bishop registered Havering District November 1985
1939 Register Alfred W Gymer (bn 23/05/19 builder {master} carpenter & joiner) living 60 Ridgeway Gardens, Ilford, Essex with probable brother with incorrect date of birth Joseph W Gymer (bn 23/05/1875 builder {master} carpenter & joiner) Both married
JOSEPH WILLIAM GYMER Generation 4
Joseph William Gymer born 23rd May 1915 the son of Alfred Robert & Sarah Jane (Scott). Baptised Harrow Green, Essex 01/08/1915 father a handicraft instructor of 33 Calderon Rd. Registered W Ham District Q2
Joseph W Gymer marries Sheila Moore registered Epping District Q1 1952
Joseph William Gymer dies 29/03/2000, probate London 07/12/2000
Death1 Sheila Gymer aged 89 7th October 2015 Epping
Probable children14 of Joseph & Sheila, all registered Epping
| Alexander W Gymer | Born 1953 Q3 |
| Janet A Gymer | Born 1956 Q1 |
| Nicholas J Gymer | Born 1960 Q4 |
Alexander W Gymer marries Kathleen A Plumb registered Haringey District Q4 1984
Janet A Gymer marries Arthur V Hyde registered Walthamstow Forest District Q4 1989
2002/3 Electoral Rolls Sheila Gymer & Nicholas Gymer living 33 Forest Drive, Epping, Essex
ERNEST HERBERT GYMER Generation 4
Ernest Herbert Gymer born 1906 the son of Samuel Ernest & Hilda (Hatley). Registered Wandsworth District Q2 1906
Ernest H Gymer marries Trixie F Galvin registered Greenwich District Q1 1930
Ernest Herbert Gymer dies 08/08/1996, prboate London 08/11/1996. Cremation22 19th August 1996 at Eltham Crematorium
Death registered Trixie Florence Gymer (bn 27/01/1909) Bexley District Q4 1969
Probable children14 of Ernest & Trixie, all registered Greenwich
| Doreen F Gymer | Q4 1931 |
| Reginald E Gymer | Q2 1934. A Reginald Ernest Gymer dies 15/04/2017, probate Winchester 15/11/2017 |
| Dennis H Gymer | Q1 1937 |
Doreen F Gymer marries Donald L Perkins registered Sidcup District Q2 1954
1929 Electoral Roll Ernest Herbert Gymer living 88 Siebert Rd, Greenwich with parents
1930 Electoral Roll Ernest Herbert Gymer living 21 Ashgrove Rd, Lewisham with wife Florence Trixie
1931 Electoral Roll Ernest Herbert Gymer living 95 St Johns Rd, Greenwich
1911 census Ernest Herbert Gymer (5 bn Clapham, London) living 127 Bradgate Rd, Catford, Lewisham with parents
1938 Electoral Roll Ernest Herbert & Trixie Florence Gymer living 25 Harborough Avenue, Sidcup, Kent
1939 Register Ernest H Gymer (bn 15/08/1906 armament fitter - fire control) living 10 Merrilees Rd, Sidcup, Kent with wife Trixie F (UDD)Plus 3 closed entries
1965 Electoral Roll Ernest H, Trixie, Dennis H & Reginald E Gymer living 10 Merriless Road, Chislehurst
ARTHUR JOSEPH GYMER Generation 4
Arthur Joseph Gymer born 1909 the son of Samuel Ernest & Hilda (Hatley). Registered Lewisham District Q4
Arthur J Gymer marries Ivy E Chelsom registered Greenwich District Q3 1937
Probable children14 of Arthur & Ivy
| ohn D Gymer | Lewisham District Q4 1939 (more below) |
| Geoffrey E Gymer | Lewisham District Q1 1947 |
1911 census Arthur Joseph Gymer (2 bn Catford) living 127 Bradgate Rd, Catford, Lewisham with parents
1939 Register Arthur J Gymer (bn 26 Nov 1909 carpenter & joiner) living 82 Sevenoaks, Lewisham, London with wife Ivy E (bn 22 July 1911 UDD)
EDWARD SIDNEY GYMER Generation 4
Edward Sidney Gymer born 1911 the son of Samuel Ernest & Hilda (Hatley). Registered Lewisham District Q3
Edward S Gymer marries Anita Jessie Cornelia Woods registered Greenwich District Q2 1940
From Commonwealth War Graves:- Leading Aircraftsman 1189134 Edward Sydney Gymer Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve dies23 19 Dec 1945. Based43 Technical Training Command
Uxbridge, Middlesex. Buried 24 Dec 1945 Charlton Cemetary, Greenwich. Death registered aged 34 Greenwich District Q4 1945. Buried Charlton Cemetery, Greenwich
Anita J C Gymer re-marries to Robert Campain registered Woolwich District Q4 1962
Probable daughter14 of Edward & Anita
| Margaret A Gymer | Born 1944 Q1 Greenwich Distict |
Margaret A Gymer marries Terence Jarvis registered Lewisham District Q3 1964
1934 London Post Office Directory:- Edwd Sidney Gymer (domestic stores) of 42 Canterbury Rd, SE16
1934 Kelly's Directory of Engineering, Hardware & Metal Traders:- Edward Sidney Guymer, Hardware (Metal) Dealers, London & Suburbs, 42 Canterbury Rd SE15
1939 Register Edward S Gymer (bn 19/09/1911 shop assistant single) living 88 Siebert Rd Greenwich, London with parents
ALAN J GYMER Generation 4
Alan J Gymer birth registered West Ham District Q3 1935 the son of Arthur John & Annie Rose (Watson)
Alan J Gymer marries Audrey J Lovett (born 04/05/1935) Esssex & SW District Q3 1956
Probable children14 of Alan & Audrey
| David J Gymer | Birth Hackney District Q1 1960 |
| Martin A Gymer | Birth Hackney District Q1 1962 |
| Angela J Gymer | Birth Epping District Q1 1965 |
Martin A Gymer marries Denise Parker registered Ealing District October 1991
Angela J Gymer marries Pillip A Robinson registered Gravesend District Q2 1985
Angela J Gymer marries David J Ellis registered Gravesend District Sept 2001
PETER R GYMER Generation 4
Peter R Gymer birth registered Essex & SW District Q4 1938 the son of Arthur John & Annie Rose (Watson)
Peter R Gymer marries Janet Parsons Cleethorpes District Q3 1960
Probable children14 of Peter & Janet
| Susan A Gymer | Birth Grimsby District Q2 1965 |
| Paul Richard Parson Gymer | Birth Cleethorpes District Q3 1967 |
Susan A Gymer marries Martin J Wilkins registered Grimsby District Aug 1990
Paul R Gymer marries Georgina Ibbotson registered Grimsby District Feb 1996
BARRY EVERET GYMER Generation 5
Barry E Gymer born 1938 the son of Alfred & Bertha (Everett) registered Essex & SW District Q2
Barry E Gymer marries Miranda R Gatcum registered Essex SW District Q3 1962
Barry Everet Gymer (bn 13 Feb 1938) dies 29 Aug 2018 London
Probable son14 of Barry & Miranda
| Stuart R Gymer | Born 1963 Q3 Ealing Distict |
JOHN D GYMER Generation 5
John D Gymer birth registered Lewisham District the son of Arthur Joseph & Ivy E Chelsom Q4 1939
John D Gymer marries Patricia S Scott registered Ashford District Q1 1969
From Leamington Courier 13/03/2020 death at home aged 77 of Pauline Susan Gymer nee Blezard. Funeral Holy Trinity, Little Itchingham, Warwickshire 17/03/2020.
Mother of three and grandmother of five. {previously married to a Donald Scott}
Other Walthamstow events as yet unconnected
1896 Kellys London Suburban Directory (northern commercial & trades part 3):- James Guymer, boot ma. of 128 Boundary Road, Walthamstow
And from Horchurch, Essex:-
1902 Kellys Directory of Essex:- Robert Guymer builder of Herbert Road, Hornchurch. Home "The Homestead", Parkstone Avenue
1908, 1910, 1914, 1922, 1925/26 Kellys Directory of Essex:- Robert Guymer builder of "Shrublands" Herbert Road, Hornchurch {1914 living Thorpe Villas,
Havering Rd, Romford}
1914 Kellys Directory of Essex:-
Robert Guymer, house furnisher, of 9 South Street, Romford. Home, Thorp Villas Havering Road,
Romford
Henry Guymer, boot & shoe maker & dealer of 483 High Street North, Manor Park
James Guymer, boot & shoe maker & dealer of 50 (1c?) The Parade, Aldersbrook Road, Manor Park
Sources:-
14:- FreeBMD
17:- IGI
22:- Deceased On-Line
23:- Find a Grave Index