Hampson Family

[mitches1829]

William Spenser Hampson, RGA #14223 4th btn.
William Spenser Hampson m. Elizabeth Boyle at St James Church, Chestnut Grove, Bootle 1916
They had the following children:-
Lawrence & Joseph Hampson (twins) b.1916 d. 1916
William Alfred Hampson b. 26 august 1917
Mary b. 1919
Henry b. 1920
Doreen b. 1922
John b. 1923
Gerard b. 1925
James christopher b.1927
Dorothea b. 1928
Leonard Peter b. 1931
Maurice b. 1933

Appreciate any information on william spenser hampson and his wife elizabeth.
Any descendants are welcome to communicate with family in Australia.

[MaryA]

You obviously have a lot of information, can you tell us if it is only descendants you are searching for or are we able to help with any historical information? If so, perhaps you could give the full details from the marriage certificate of William and Elizabeth as the father's names, occupations, witnesses etc. are very helpful.

[mitches1829]

thanks Mary,

I thought I had given enough information without making things too complicated.

(From the marriage certificate).
William spenser hampson was the son of joseph hampson, a miner, born about 1890 Elizabeth Boyle born abt 1895 ? daughter of owen boyle. Believed to have been irish descent.

Other than that I know nothing about them at all.

Would like some help finding out what happened to william and elizabeth.

Their son william A Hampson emigrated to australia with his family (including my mum), and it is unknown what happened to them. (william and elizabeth)

My mother tells me that her grandmother elizabeth hampson (nee boyle) was only 15 when they married.

My mum has a pretty good memory, and I believe that several of the children are still living in Bootle, am hoping also that someone may know of the real family story of william and elizabeth.

greatly appreciate any assistance given.

[Bertieone]

Hi,


William Hampson
1914-1920
Private
British War Medal and Victory Medal
Regiment
The King's (Liverpool) Regiment
Regimental Number
14223
Previous Units:
14223. 4th KLR. Pte.

Also received Silver War Badge,
Enlisted, 29 8 14,
Discharged, 17 7 18.

[Bertieone]

Family 1901, ?

Joseph Hampson 35 Coal Miner, Hewer, Rainhill, Lancashire
Edith Hampson 36 Liverpool
William Hampson 11, Rainhill
Jessie Hampson 10, Rainhill
Henry Hampson 6 St Helens
Alfred Hampson 4 St Helens
Mary J Hampson 1 St Helens
RG13 P3526 F184 Page34

[Bertieone]

Marriage,


Joseph Hampson
Age:
20
Birth Year:
abt 1866
Event Date:
2 Nov 1886
Parish:
Rainhill, St Ann, Lancashire, England
Spouse:
Edith Williams
Spouse Age:
22
Father:
William Hampson
Spouse Father:
Spencer Williams

[Bertieone]

Baptism,



William Hampson

Birth Date
8 Jun 1889
Baptism Date
4 Aug 1889
Parish
Rainhill, St Ann, Lancashire, England
Father
Joseph Hampson
Mother
Edith Hampson

[mitches1829]

thank you bert,

particularly the information on his service. Where on earth did you find that information.

I did contact the archives as his regimental number does not seem to appear on any records that I have found. Unfortunately was told that many of the records had been destroyed in world war 2 blitz.


I did locate the 1901 census listing but wasn't sure if this was correct one.

thank you for your help.That's awesome information.
sharene

[Bertieone]

It does appear any service or pension records were destroyed,

Medal Card,



Having his date of birth may help track the family, 1939 register, I'm sure some kind soul will look.

[Bertieone]

I can't open this record, could be of interest,

Litherland UD
 William Hampson 1889
Elizabeth Hampson and 1 more person are on this record
5 more people who are officially closed

[mitches1829]

Hi Bert,

I have no idea how you found this, as I have tried everywhere for information on his service.
Thank you. My mum will have to come out of "thenile" now.
She still maintains that her grandfather was irish, and that he never served in the forces.

Back to your last post, I don't understand what this is. Could you please explain.

Thankyou again. sharene

[Bertieone]

Hi Sharene,

The link is an explanation of the 1939 register, I haven't got full access to it, to see if its the correct family.

http://www.findmypast.co.uk/1939registe ... 9-register

What was Owen Boyle's occupation on the marriage cert, does it mention if he was deceased, what address were given for both?

[mitches1829]

Bert,
I just had to check the marriage certificate again, and yes it states that owen boyle was deceased. Occupation a Farmer.

I have not been able to locate the father in any census record difinitively.

sharene

[mitches1829]

Hi Mary A

Thank you for all of your help. It is wonderful what additional records are available in the local family area i am researching.

William Spenser and elizabeth Hampson were my great grandparents.
William Alfred Hampson, eldest surviving son, married Ruth Mawdsley 1938 in Bootle.
They lived in linacre lane, rice lane, then ibstock road before emigrating.
William and Ruth hampson emigrated to Australia, with the children. They have since passed on.
My mum was born Rice Lane 1938, and is still living along with most of her siblings. Their sister Denise (of twins) passed away quite young, in 2012.
Mum still has all her faculties, and remembers quite well the bombings of world war 2. She has also been the greatest help in putting everything she knows and remembers about the family on paper, as the basis of my research.

A note to self and all those budding genies, ask the questions, go through photos and then go through them again with the oldies. even with demtia if you ask again down the road, they will often remember different things to last time.

kind regards, sharene

[mitches1829]

Bert,

I got access to the 1939 National Household register.
this is the correct family. I can see children Gerard and James christopher listed.
From this record I see elizabeth's birth listed as 16 september 1894.
William is listed as a Heavy leather Carver, but this is incorrect transcript. It is Tanner. He worked as Dyer at Johnsons.

Really appreciate your assistance.

Regards,
sharene

[Bertieone]

Well done, Sharene,

What are the addresses on the 1916 marriage cert, Elizabeth & William?

[MaryA]

Hi Mary A

Thank you for all of your help.

As yesterday was my day at the library, Help Desk, Group Meeting etc I can take no credit for this, but as usual our Bert has done a grand job of coming up with the goods. Well done mate!

[mitches1829]

hi bert,

The address for william and elizabeth is denbigh street, bootle.
From the marriage certificate.

sharene

[Bertieone]

Thanks Sharene,

Was hoping for a number, to check if occupants were possibly relatives.

Witnesses?

[mitches1829]

Hi bert,
after a couple of hectic weeks at work and then the christmas period, I finally got back to the site.
Thank you for all your help.
My mother on the other hand is not convinced, even with the certificates that I have ordered placed in front of her. But never mind.
In answer to your question.

29th February 1916, st james chestnut grove, Bootle.
William Hampson, 26, Bachelor, Private RGA, 55 denbigh street, Bootle. Father Joseph Hampson, deceased, Coal miner.
Elizabeth Boyle, 21, spinster, domestic servant, 53 denbigh street, Bootle. Father Owen Boyle, deceased, Farm Labourer.
Witnesses - William Monaghan, M. Callan.
Roman Catholic, charles joseph Moah.

I did order a search for his birth entry in the registry, as there was no entry in the index. It was located and received this yesterday.
William was born 8th june 1889, Station Road, Rainhill, R.S.D. parents joseph hampson a butcher and journeyman, Edith formerly williams, of station Road, Rainhill.
The Baptism I located for william, at st ann's rainhill states that joseph was a carter, so was not sure if it was correct.