1921 Census. Duckering, Ezra, head 65 yrs 1 mth Widower born East Barkwith, ocupation Nursery & Seedsman, Employer of no fixed place. Duckering, Robert Alfred, son 33 yrs sinle born East Barkwith, Nursery & Seedsman employed by A Duckering & Sons, no fixed place. Duckering, Henry son 31 yrs 10 mths single born East Barkwith, Working on Farm employed by E Duckering & Sons, at home. Duckering, Arthur Ezra, son age 29 7 mths single born East Barkwith, assistant, employed by A Duckering & Sons, at home. Duckering, Margaret Amy, daughter age 27 yrs 9 mths single born East Barkwith, housekeeper at home. Duckering, Joseph son 25 yrs 5 moths single born East Barkwith, assistant A Duckering & sons at home. Duckering, John Edward, son age 24 yrs 4 mths born East Barkwith, assistant A Duckering & sons at home. Duckering, Dorothy Eleanor, daughter 22 yrs 6 mths single born East Barkwith, assistant housekeeper at home. duckering, Anthony, son 21 yrs 5 mths single born East Barkwith, assistant A Duckering & sons at home. Duckering, Septimus, son 20 yrs 2 mths single born East Barkwith, assistant A Duckering & sons at home. Miles, Ada, servant 31 yrs 11 mths single born Waddingworth private - employed by E Duckering.

Septimus, with Arthur were leaders of the special constables for the Home Guard. (Mark 14.5.97 - taken from old press cuttings)

Mark Duckering recollects being told by a work mate who knew Septimus, that he was so called because he was the seventh son, which he would be if he was the second twin that was born. (Mark D. 29.10.96)

'Septimus Duckering of The Villa, East Barkwith, Lincolnshire, died 17th July 1963 at Branston Hall Sanatorium, Branston, Lincolnshire. Administration to John Edward Duckering, retired farmer. £177. (Michael)