James Stephen GILES-G0415 was born about May 1884 in Northfleet, Kent. James married ¹ Ada Constance BLUNDERFIELD-B04EX about Nov 1915 in Gravesend, Kent.

James was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in 30, York Road, Northfleet, Kent. He was described as Head of family, married, aged 37 years and 1 month, working as an Electrician for Berands Cement Works.

Ada Constance BLUNDERFIELD [Parents]-B04EX was born ¹ about Aug 1890 in Gravesend, Kent. She was christened on 18 Sep 1890 in St James's Church, Gravesend, Kent. She died on 07 Oct 1966 in Joyce Green Hospital, Dartford, Kent. Ada married ² James Stephen GILES-G0415 about Nov 1915 in Gravesend, Kent.

Ada was counted in a census on 05 Apr 1891 in The Russell Arms Hotel, 51 Clarence Street, Milton, Kent. She was described as Daughter aged 6 months. She was counted in a census on 31 Mar 1901 in 11 Brunswick Retreat, Milton next Gravesend, Kent. She was described as Daughter aged 10 years. She was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1911 in 95, Wellington Street, Gravesend, Kent. She was described as a Domestic Servant aged 20 years and unmarried. She was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1911 in 4, New Street, Gravesend, Kent. She was described as Daughter, unmarried aged 20 years, working as a Domestic Servant. Note that Ada was also recorded at her employers address. She was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in 30, York Road, Northfleet, Kent. She was described as Wife aged 30 years and 11 months, carrying out home duties.

George LYONS-L0425. George married ¹ Violet Elizabeth BLUNDERFIELD-B04EY on 31 Jan 1923 in Holy Trinity Church, Milton next Gravesend, Kent.

Violet Elizabeth BLUNDERFIELD [Parents]-B04EY was born ¹ about Oct 1891 in Gravesend, Kent. She was christened on 22 Oct 1891 in St James's Church, Gravesend, Kent. Violet married ² George LYONS-L0425 on 31 Jan 1923 in Holy Trinity Church, Milton next Gravesend, Kent.

Violet was counted in a census on 31 Mar 1901 in 11 Brunswick Retreat, Milton next Gravesend, Kent. She was described as Daughter aged 8 years. She was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1911 in 4, New Street, Gravesend, Kent. She was described as Daughter aged 19 years. She was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in 2, The Terrace, Gravesend, Kent. She was described as Step-daughter, unmarried, aged 28 years and 8 months, working as an Assistant Cook at the Tilbury Refreshment Rooms.

Benjamin William BLUNDERFIELD [Parents]-B04EU was born ¹ on 20 May 1885 in Gravesend, Kent. He was christened on 26 Jul 1885 in St James's Church, Gravesend, Kent. He died ² about Nov 1958 in Lambeth (RD), London. Benjamin married ³ Jean Alice SLOAN-S0447 on 02 Mar 1918 in All Saints, West Dulwich, London.

Benjamin was counted in a census on 05 Apr 1891 in The Russell Arms Hotel, 51 Clarence Street, Milton, Kent. He was described as Son aged 6 years. He was counted in a census on 31 Mar 1901 in 1 Constitution Hill, Milton next Gravesend, Kent. He was described as General Domestic Servant aged 15 years. He was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1911 in 4, New Street, Gravesend, Kent. He was described as Son, unmarried aged 25 years, working as a Fireman with London County Council. He was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in 36, Tritton Road, West Dulwich, London. He was described as Head of household, married, aged 36 years and 1 month, working as a Fireman (Fire Brigade) at Kensington Theatre. When the National Register was compiled on the 29th of September 1939, He was living at 38, Tritton Road, Lambeth, London. He was described as married and working as a Fireman with London Fire Brigade. Date of birth was recorded as 20 May 1885.

His birth, marriage and death were all registered as Benjamin W Blunderfield but in the 1891 and 1901 census he is recorded as William B Blunderfield.

Benjamin William Blunderfield appears in numerous crew lists for Ocean going passenger ships:

W Blunderfield born Gravesend, Deck Boy, aged 16 years. 'Ophir' London to Sydney arr. 8 May 1903
W Blunderfield born Gravesend, Ordinary Seaman, aged 17 years. 'Ophir' London to Sydney arr. 18 Dec 1903
Several voyages aboard the 'Oruba', between 1905 and 1908, including:
W Blunderfield born Kent, Ordinary Seaman, aged 19 years. 'Oruba' London to Sydney arr. 1 Dec 1905
W Blunderfield born Gravesend, Able Seaman, aged 21 years. 'Oruba' London to Sydney arr. 6 Sep 1907
W Blunderfield born Gravesend, Able Seaman, aged 21 years. 'Oruba' London to Sydney arr. 18 Apr 1908
W Blunderfield born Kent, Able Seaman, aged 22 years. 'Oruba' London to Sydney arr. 28 Nov 1908
B W Blunderfield born Gravesend, Able Seaman aged 28 years. 'Orama' London to Sydney arr. 2 July 1914

He is listed in the Register of Shipping and Seamen: Index of First World War Medals, which records that he was awarded and the British War Medal and the Mercantile Marine Medal.

Addresses (from the London Electoral Lists)
36, Tritton Rd, Norwood, Lambeth (1918 through to 1932)
The home of his wife's parents.
38, Tritton Rd, Norwood, Lambeth (1933 through to 1958)

UK Phone Directories
1957 BLUNDERFIELD B W
38, Tritton Rd, West Norwood, Gipsy Hill, Croydon, Surrey, SE21         Tel: Gipsy Hill 4199

Jean Alice SLOAN [scrapbook]-S0447 was born ¹ on 08 Sep 1893 in Bow, London. She died ² about May 1972 in Camberwell (RD), London. Jean married ³ Benjamin William BLUNDERFIELD-B04EU on 02 Mar 1918 in All Saints, West Dulwich, London.

Jean was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in 36, Tritton Road, West Dulwich, London. She was described as Wife aged 27 years and 9 months, carrying out home duties. When the National Register was compiled on the 29th of September 1939, She was living at 38, Tritton Road, Lambeth, London. She was described as married, carrying out Unpaid Domestic Duties. Date of birth was recorded as 08 Sep 1893.

James Edward WOOD-W0421 was born about Jul 1890 in Northfleet, Kent. He was christened on 12 Oct 1890 in St Botolph's Church in Northfleet, Kent. He died about Feb 1963 in Dartford, Kent. He was buried on 06 Feb 1963 in Municipal Cemetery, Northfleet, Kent. James married ¹ May Florence BLUNDERFIELD-B04EZ on 25 Mar 1916 in St Botolph's Church in Northfleet, Kent.

James was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in 101, Dover Road, Northfleet, Kent. He was described as Head of family, married, aged 30 years and 11 months, an out of work Stevedore.

May Florence BLUNDERFIELD [Parents]-B04EZ was born ¹ on 26 Jul 1894 in Milton, Kent. She was christened ² on 29 Aug 1894 in Christ Church, Milton, Kent. She died about Jan 1973 in the Bow Arrow Hospital in Dartford, Kent. She was buried on 05 Jan 1973 in the Municipal Cemetery, Northfleet, Kent. May married ³ James Edward WOOD-W0421 on 25 Mar 1916 in St Botolph's Church in Northfleet, Kent.

May was counted in a census on 31 Mar 1901 in 11 Brunswick Retreat, Milton next Gravesend, Kent. She was described as Daughter aged 6 years. She was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1911 in 4, New Street, Gravesend, Kent. She was described as Daughter aged 15 years, working as a Domestic Servant. She was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in 101, Dover Road, Northfleet, Kent. She was described as Wife, aged 26 years and 11 months, carrying out household duties.

Harry Henry RUNCIEMAN-R0457 was born on 14 May 1889 in Chelmsford, Essex. He died about Feb 1940 in Gravesend, Kent. Harry married ¹ Olive BLUNDERFIELD-B04EW about Nov 1915 in Gravesend, Kent.

Harry was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in 14, Wilfred Street, Gravesend, Kent. He was described as Head of family, married, aged 32 years and 11 months, working as a Transport Worker unloading pulp at Greenhithe Papermill.

When Harry enlisted in the Royal Marines on the 1st of May 1907, he gave his date of birth as 14 May 1888, presumably to claim being 18 years old. It's odd that he did this as he was only 2 weeks from his 18th birthday at the time.

Olive BLUNDERFIELD [Parents]-B04EW was born ¹ about Aug 1888 in Gravesend, Kent. Olive married ² Harry Henry RUNCIEMAN-R0457 about Nov 1915 in Gravesend, Kent.

Olive was counted in a census on 05 Apr 1891 in The Russell Arms Hotel, 51 Clarence Street, Milton, Kent. She was described as Daughter aged 2 years. She was counted in a census on 31 Mar 1901 in 11 Brunswick Retreat, Milton next Gravesend, Kent. She was described as Daughter aged 12 years. She was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1911 in 35, Berrylands Road, Surbiton, Surrey. She was described as a General Domestic Servant aged 22 years and unmarried. She was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1911 in 4, New Street, Gravesend, Kent. She was described as Daughter, unmarried aged 22 years, working as a Domestic Servant. Note that Olive was also recorded at her employers address. She was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in 14, Wilfred Street, Gravesend, Kent. She was described as Wife aged 33 years and 1 month, carrying out household duties.

John CLARKE-C0416 was born about 1887. John married ^{1, 2} Mary Ann Jane BLUNDERFIELD-B04ER on 01 Oct 1918 in Christ Church, Milton by Gravesend, Kent.

John was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in 16, Cambrian Grove, Gravesend, Kent. He was described as a Lodger, Brother-in-Law, married, aged 35 years, working as a Steward on ships of the Orient Line.

At the time of his marriage, John was serving as a Soldier.

Mary Ann Jane BLUNDERFIELD [Parents]-B04ER was born ¹ on 29 Feb 1888 in Milton, Gravesend, Kent. She was christened ² on 01 Apr 1888 in Christ Church, Milton by Gravesend, Kent. Mary married ^{3, 4} John CLARKE-C0416 on 01 Oct 1918 in Christ Church, Milton by Gravesend, Kent.

Mary was counted in a census on 05 Apr 1891 in 17 John Street, Milton, Gravesend, Kent. She was described as Daughter aged 3 years. She was counted in a census on 31 Mar 1901 in 140 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent. She was described as Daughter aged 13 years. She was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1911 in 2, Constitution Crescent, Gravesend, Kent. She was described as Domestic Servant (Parlour Maid), unmarried, aged 23 years. She was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in 16, Cambrian Grove, Gravesend, Kent. She was described as a Lodger, Sister-in-Law, married, aged 32 years, working as a housewife.

Edward ALCOTT ¹-A0420 was born about 1859 in Yorkshire. He died ² on 19 Aug 1918. Edward married ³ Annie Ellen BLUNDERFIELD-B0428 about 1895.

Edward was counted in a census on 31 Mar 1901 in Palewell Lodge, East Sheen Mortlake, Surrey. He was described as Head of family, married, aged 42 years, a Landowner in the USA. He was counted in a census on 22 Apr 1910 in 65 Irving Place, Manhattan, New York. He was described as Head of family, married, aged 49 years, in the Timber / Land business.

On the birth certificate of his daughter Isabella in Mortlake 1899, Edward's occupation is stated to be a Timber Merchant and in the 1901 census as a Landowner in the USA. There are numerous entries for Edward Alcott in passenger lists to North America (presumably to buy timber), sometimes he was accompanied by Annie. Both Elvie Herd (E41) and I have searched extensively for a marriage but to no avail, so it seems possible that they married in America during one of these trips.

Annie Ellen BLUNDERFIELD [Parents] [scrapbook]-B0428 was born ¹ on 28 Feb 1870 in Sisland, Norfolk. She was christened ² on 27 Mar 1870 in the Church of Saint Mary in Sisland, Norfolk. She died ³ on 03 Feb 1962 in Warrenton, Virginia, USA. She was buried in Sudley Cemetery, Manassas, Virginia, USA. Annie married ⁴ Edward ALCOTT-A0420 about 1895.

Annie was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1871 in Sisland, Norfolk. She was described as Daughter aged 1 year. She was counted in a census on 03 Apr 1881 in Sisland, Norfolk. She was described as Daughter aged 11 years, a Scholar. She was counted in a census on 05 Apr 1891 in White House, Sisland, Norfolk. She was described as Daughter, single, aged 20 years. She was counted in a census on 31 Mar 1901 in Palewell Lodge, East Sheen Mortlake, Surrey. She was described as Wife, aged 31 years. She was counted in a census on 22 Apr 1910 in 65 Irving Place, Manhattan, New York. She was described as Wife, aged 38 years.

Annie and her husband went to live in New York, where they made and spent two fortunes. Edward was in timber/lumber brokering and supplied much of the timber used during  the construction of the streets of New York City during the change over to pavement (sealed roads) because of the automobile. This was his first fortune - which somehow was lost. However, he went onto mass another fortune, as a timber mill proprietor in Virginia.

Both Edward and Annie Ellen are residents of New York City in the 1910 US census.

Annie Ellen Alcott is listed as a widow and a block mill proprietor and resident of Manassas in Prince William County Virginia in the 1920 census. After Edward died she mismanaged the business and lost everything.

Annie lived in the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City for 23 years in the early part of the last century. Many very wealthy Easterners had permanent homes in the hotel…..but they had to be extremely wealthy!

Anne's brother, Percy Page, spent many years not speaking to Anne. She was widowed for many years living in the USA without the wealth her youth had afforded her. She fell on hard times and had borrowed heavily from family members. Percy was promised a swift payback, but after years of empty promises, he ceased to talk to her or of her for many years.

They were reunited at some point, because there are pictures of the two of them when they were elderly.

Block Factory - Manassas, Va., The following is from the 31 Mar 1916 Manassas Journal -“Block Factory
Burned, A well known and well established local industry destroyed by fire. The building was the property
of Abram Conner and the machinery was the property of Edward Alcott of New York. At the time of the
fire, Mr. A. L. Bridwell was the on site manager.

Evans, J. R. General Store - Buckhall, Va., The very best white oak firewood $2.50 per cord. This is your chance
to stock up for the winter. Manager Edward Alcott, 29 Jun 1916 M.D.

Gerald Edward CARTER-C0312 was born ¹ on 10 May 1905 in St Faiths, Norfolk. He died on 20 Jul 1993 in Waveney, Suffolk. Gerald married ² Mary Daphne BOGGIS-B03EB on 09 Feb 1934 in Mutford, Suffolk.

When the National Register was compiled on the 29th of September 1939, Gerald was living at 5, Marsh Lane, Carlton Colville, Suffolk. He was described as married and working as a Printer's Compositor. Date of birth was recorded as 10 May 1905.

When the 1939 Register was taken, Gerald, a Printer's Compositor, and Mary, a Housewife, were living at 5 Marsh Lane, Carlton Colville, Suffolk. Most likely next door to his parents.

Mary Daphne BOGGIS [Parents]-B03EB was born ^{1, 2} on 07 Nov 1906 in Southwold, Suffolk. She died ³ on 17 Jul 1989 in Beccles, Suffolk. Mary married ⁴ Gerald Edward CARTER-C0312 on 09 Feb 1934 in Mutford, Suffolk.

Mary was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1911 in 23, Market Place, Southwold, Suffolk. She was described as Daughter aged 4 years. When the National Register was compiled on the 29th of September 1939, She was living at 5, Marsh Lane, Carlton Colville, Suffolk. She was described as married and a Housewife. Date of birth was recorded as 07 Nov 1906.

Other marriages:

UNKNOWN, Father