Derek Swithin Allhusen (1914 - 2000)

Born 9 Jan 1914 in Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Claudia Violet (Betterton) Allhusen — married about Apr 1937 in Westminster, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Died 24 Apr 2000 at age 86 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Derek Allhusen is Notable.

Derek Allhusen was an Olympic athlete that competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico.

Derek Swithin Allhusen, the son of Frederick Henry Allhusen (1872-1957) and Edin (Swithinbank) Allhusen (abt.1887-1948), was born on 9 January 1914, in Chelsea, London.^[1]

Derek married Claudia Violet (Betterton) Allhusen (1917-2009) in 1937.^[2][3][4]. They had at least one son, Michael Christian Allhusen (abt.1938-1960) as well as other children that are still living.

Derek's father, Frederick Eden Allhusen, died in 1941.^[5] His mother Enid Swithinbank, died in 1949.^[6]

Derek died (age 85), on 24 April 2000, in Norwich, Norfolk.^[7][8][9]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008"
   citing Birth Registration, Chelsea, London, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.
   FamilySearch Record: 2F5H-CD2 (accessed 23 July 2023)
   Derek S Allhusen birth registered Jan-Feb-Mar 1914 in Chelsea.
2. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
   citing 1937, quarter 2, vol. 1A, p. 1117, Westminster St. Margaret, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
   FamilySearch Record: QV8X-QKKL (accessed 23 July 2023)
   Allhusen marriage to Claudia V Betterton registered Apr-May-Jun 1937 in Westminster St. Margaret.
3. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
   citing 1937, quarter 2, vol. 1A, p. 1117, Westminster St. Margaret, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
   FamilySearch Record: QV8X-3X1D (accessed 23 July 2023)
   Derek S Allhusen marriage to Claudia V Betterton registered Apr-May-Jun 1937 in Westminster St. Margaret.
4. ↑ Mr D S Allhusen and Hon Claudia Betterton: "Newspapers.com"
   The Daily Telegraph (London, Greater London, England) Thu, Jan 7, 1937, page 17
   Newspapers Clip: 128739912 (accessed 23 July 2023)
5. ↑ "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957"
   citing Probate, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm .
   FamilySearch Record: QPLF-D381 (accessed 23 July 2023)
   Name: Derek Swithin Allhusen; Id: 2889010; Event Place Year Range: 1836-1959; Event Type Orig: Death.
6. ↑ "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957"
   citing Probate, London, England, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm .
   FamilySearch Record: 7XC8-8XPZ (accessed 23 July 2023)
   Name: Derek Swithin Allhusen.
7. ↑ Death Registration: "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"
   citing UK General Register Office. Volume: 6391C; Page: C29B;
   FamilySearch Record: QVZF-3NQP (accessed 23 July 2023)
   Derek Swithin Allhusen death registered 2000 in Norfolk, England, United Kingdom (born 9 Jan 1914).
8. ↑ ALLHUSEN: "Newspapers.com"
   The Daily Telegraph (London, Greater London, England) Thu, Apr 27, 2000, page 32
   Newspapers Clip: 128739956 (accessed 23 July 2023)
9. ↑ Obituary: "Australia and New Zealand, Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
   The Age; Publication Date: 16 May 2000; Publication Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Newspapers Clip: 128740060
   Ancestry Record 62223 #1032325705 (accessed 23 July 2023)
   Name: Derek Swithin Allhusen; Gender: Male; Death Age: 54; Birth Date: abt 1946; Death Date: Abt 2000; Obituary Date: 16 May 2000; Obituary Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Newspaper Title: The Age;

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Additional Sources

• https://olympics.com/en/athletes/derek-swithin-allhusen
• https://www.facebook.com/AnnouncerFrankWaters/posts/major-derek-swithin-allhusen-and-lochinvarwhat-a-perfect-gentleman-he-was-as-he-/429498273897038/
• https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Derek_Allhusen
• https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/11530
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px5UJ1Bh1QM
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCyFjdXIzDA
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajlkIo5hZ1o