John Thomas Bellingham (1874 - 1946)

Born 16 Jul 1874 in Horton, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Mary Kate (McCrohon) Bellingham — married 1896 in Wellington, Shropshire, England

Died 1946 at about age 71 in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

Biography

John Bellingham was born in Shropshire, England.

John Thomas Bellingham, son of George Bellingham (abt. 1842–1896) & Mary Wood (abt. 1844–abt. 1906), was born 16 Jul 1874 ^[1] and was baptised on 9 August 1874 in Preston on the Weald Moors, Shropshire, England.^[2]

John's birth was registered in the Jul-Aug-Sep quarter of 1874 in the Wellington Salop Union district.^[3]

In the 1881 census John (age 6), Scholar, was the son of George Bellingham in Eyton Upon The Wild Moors, Shropshire, England.^[4]

In the 1891 census John (age 11) was the son of George Bellingham in Horton, Wellington, Shropshire, England.^[5]

Marriage

John (21) married Mary Kate McCrohon (21) (born July 20, 1874 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England; daughter of Charles Mccrohon (1842–1877) and Emma Darricote (Cartwright) McCrohon (abt. 1837–1890)) in 1896 in Wellington, Shropshire. John's marriage was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1896 in the Wellington (Shropshire) district.^[6] Their children were:

• Emily Lillian May Bellingham (1898–1899). Lilian, child of John Thomas Bellingham & Mary Kate Bellingham, was born on 18 August 1898 and baptised on 27 August 1898 in Hadley, Shropshire, England.^[7]. Emily's birth was registered in the Jul-Aug-Sep quarter of 1898 in the Wellington, Salop district.^[8]. Emily's death was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1899 in the Wellington, Salop district.^[9]
• Jack Bellingham (abt.1899-1957) child of John Thomas Bellingham & Mary Kate Bellingham, was born on 24 November 1899 and baptised on 20 December 1899 in Hadley, Shropshire, England.^[10]. Jack's birth was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1900 in the Wellington Salop district.^[11]. John's son Jack Bellingham (abt.1899-1957) married Olive Mary Briscoe on 28 March 1932 in Wellington, Shropshire, England.^[12]
• Charles George Bellingham (1902–abt. 1980). Charles's birth was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1902 in the Wellington Salop district.^[13]. Charles George Bellingham was born 17 Sep 1902 ^[14]
• Vernon Bellingham (1905–1969). Vernon's birth was registered in the Jul-Aug-Sep quarter of 1905 in the Wellington Salop district.^[15]. Vernon Bellingham was born 14 Aug 1905 ^[16]
• Dorine Florence Kate Bellingham (bef. 1910–1995). Dorine's birth was registered in the Jul-Aug-Sep quarter of 1910 in the Wellington Salop district.^[17]. Dorine Bellingham was born 7 Aug 1910 ^[18]

In the 1901 census John (age 26) was the head of household at 82 Leegomery Road, Hadley, Shropshire, England.^[19] This address was the Malt Shovel Tavern on Leegomery Road. John's occupation was given as a Bricklayer and Inn Keeper working from home, John's wife is listed as Mary K. Billingham age 26, and their son Jack was listed as 1 year old, being born at the tavern.

In the 1911 census John (age 36), Bricklayer, was the married head of household in Hadley, Shropshire, England.^[20] John Thomas Bellingham (36), married, Bricklayer, head of household in No 2 Trench Lock, Hadley, Wellington, Salop, Hadley, Shropshire, England. Born in Horton, Shropshire. John was listed as a builder and Mary Kate his wife age 36. Their children were listed as Jack age 11, Charles George age 8, Vernon age 5, Dorine Florence Kate age 7 months and their niece Florence Emily Brown age 21, single and working as a General Servant.

In the 1939 register John (age 65), Clerk of Works (Building), was the married head of household at 35, Wellington, Shropshire, England.^[21]. John's wife Mary K. age 65 occupation given as, unpaid domestic duties, their daughter, Dorine K. was also living with them, age 29, occupation Potato Merchants Clerk.

Death

John's death (age 71) was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1946 in the Wellington district.^[22]

Research Notes

Children's profiles need to be updated

Emily Lillian May Bellingham was born 18 August 1898 and died 1899

Jack Bellingham married Olive Mary Briscoe

Charles George Bellingham married Hilda Maud Hatton

Vernon Bellingham married Kathleen Dorothy Duncalfe

Dorine Florence Kate Bellingham remained unmarried

Sources

1. ↑ * 1939 Register: "1939 England and Wales Register"
   The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/5221e; Line Number: 8; Schedule Number: 122; Sub Schedule Number: 1
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61596 #32269159 (accessed 21 May 2023)
   John T Bellingham (born 16 Jul 1874), married, Clerk of Works (Building), at 35, Wellington, Shropshire, England.
2. ↑ Baptism: "Shropshire Baptisms"
   Reference: P223/A/2/1; Page: 75
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 14 April 2023)
   John Thomas Bellingham baptism on 9 Aug 1874, son of George & Mary, in Preston on the Weald Moors, Shropshire, England.
3. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 14 April 2023)
   Bellingham, John Thomas (Mother's maiden name: Wood).
   GRO Reference: 1874 Jul-Aug-Sep in Wellington Salop Union Volume 06A Page 773.
4. ↑ 1881 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1881"
   citing p. 18, Piece/Folio 2682/86, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,923.
   FamilySearch Record: Q27V-SNRH (accessed 21 May 2023)
   FindMyPast Image
   John Thomas Bellingham (6), unmarried son, Scholar, in household of George Bellingham (36) in Eyton Upon The Wild Moors in Wellington registration district in Shropshire, England. Born in Horton, Shropshire, England.
5. ↑ 1891 Census: "1891 England Census"
   The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 2132; Folio: 106; Page: 15; GSU roll: 6097242
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6598 #14229586 (accessed 14 April 2023)
   John Bellingham (11) son in household of George Bellingham (45) in Horton in Wellington registration district in Shropshire, England. Born in Horton, Shropshire, England.
6. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
   citing 1896, quarter 4, vol. 6A, p. 1485, Wellington (Shropshire), Shropshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
   FamilySearch Record: 2D1Y-G3W (accessed 21 May 2023)
   John Thomas Bellingham marriage registered Oct-Nov-Dec 1896 in Wellington (Shropshire).
7. ↑ Baptism: "Shropshire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1900"
   Indexes Created From Anglican Parish Registers Held At Shropshire Archives; Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Page number: 179; Reference Number: P119/A/1/1
   Ancestry Record 62289 #62845 (accessed 21 May 2023)
   Lilian May Bellingham baptism on 27 Aug 1898 (born 18 Aug 1898), child of John Thomas Bellingham & Mary Kate Bellingham, in Hadley, Shropshire, England.
8. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 21 May 2023)
   Bellingham, Emily Lilian May (Mother's maiden name: Mccrohon).
   GRO Reference: 1898 Jul-Aug-Sep in Wellington, Salop Volume 06A Page 747.
9. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 21 May 2023)
   Bellingham, Emily Lilian May.
   GRO Reference: 1899 Jan-Feb-Mar in Wellington, Salop Volume 06A Page 558.
10. ↑ Baptism: "Shropshire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1900"
    Indexes Created From Anglican Parish Registers Held At Shropshire Archives; Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Page number: 184; Reference Number: P119/A/1/1
    Ancestry Record 62289 #62886 (accessed 21 May 2023)
    Jack Bellingham baptism on 20 Dec 1899 (born 24 Nov 1899), child of John Thomas Bellingham & Mary Kate Bellingham, in Hadley, Shropshire, England.
11. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 21 May 2023)
    Bellingham, Jack (Mother's maiden name: Mccrohan).
    GRO Reference: 1900 Jan-Feb-Mar in Wellington Salop Volume 06A Page 767.
12. ↑ Marriage of son Jack Bellingham: "England, Shropshire Parish Registers, 1538-1918"
    FamilySearch Record: 7L1C-VZN2 (accessed 14 April 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSN3-7PZ2 Image number 00935
    John Thomas Bellingham's son Jack Bellingham marriage to Olive Mary Briscoe on 28 Mar 1932 in Wellington, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom.
13. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 21 May 2023)
    Bellingham, Charles George (Mother's maiden name: Mccrohon).
    GRO Reference: 1902 Oct-Nov-Dec in Wellington Salop Volume 06A Page 731.
14. ↑ * 1939 Register: "1939 England and Wales Register"
    The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/5355h; Line Number: 22; Schedule Number: 159; Sub Schedule Number: 1
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61596 #32854837 (accessed 21 May 2023)
    Charles G Bellingham (born 17 Sep 1902), married, Motor Body Builder & Finisher, at 157, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
15. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 21 May 2023)
    Bellingham, Vernon (Mother's maiden name: Mccrohon).
    GRO Reference: 1905 Jul-Aug-Sep in Wellington Salop Volume 06A Page 752.
16. ↑ * 1939 Register: "1939 England and Wales Register"
    The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/5446e; Line Number: 10; Schedule Number: 352; Sub Schedule Number: 1
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61596 #33493127 (accessed 21 May 2023)
    Vernon Bellingham (born 14 Aug 1905), married, Assistant Chief Draughtsm?? Heavy General Engineering, on Highmer Broad Lane, Wednesfield, Staffordshire, England.
17. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 21 May 2023)
    Bellingham, Dorine Florence Kate (Mother's maiden name: Mccrohon).
    GRO Reference: 1910 Jul-Aug-Sep in Wellington Salop Volume 06A Page 689.
18. ↑ * 1939 Register: "1939 England and Wales Register"
    The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/5221e; Line Number: 10; Schedule Number: 122; Sub Schedule Number: 3
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61596 #32269161 (accessed 21 May 2023)
    Dorine K Bellingham (born 7 Aug 1910), single, Potato Merchants Clerk, at 35, Wellington, Shropshire, England.
19. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England Census"
    Class: RG13; Piece: 2563; Folio: 164; Page: 15; ED, institution, or vessel: 13; Household schedule number: 82
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7814 #13695676 (accessed 14 April 2023)
    John S Bellingham (26) head of household in Leegomery, Hadley in Wellington (Shropshire) registration district in Shropshire, England. Born in Horton, Shropshire, England.
20. ↑ 1911 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1911"
    citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
    FamilySearch Record: X72N-XTD (accessed 21 May 2023)
    FindMyPast Image
    John Thomas Bellingham (36), married, Bricklayer, head of household in Hadley in Wellington registration district in Shropshire, England. Born in Horton, Shropshire.
21. ↑ 1939 Register: "1939 England and Wales Register"
    The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/5221e; Line Number: 8; Schedule Number: 122; Sub Schedule Number: 1
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61596 #32269159 (accessed 14 April 2023)
    John T Bellingham (born 16 Jul 1874), married, Clerk of Works (Building), at 35, Wellington, Shropshire, England.
22. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007"
    General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 6a; Page: 1028
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7579 #31995896 (accessed 14 April 2023)
    John T Bellingham death was registered Jan-Feb-Mar 1946 in Wellington (age 71).

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