Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameWilliam DUCKERING 
, 1087
, 1087Census3 April 1881, Howell & Asgarby, Lincolnshire, England Age: 4
Census2 April 1911, 185 Abbey Street, Derby, Derbyshire, England2560 Age: 34
Death1965, Registered Derby, Derbyshire, England Age: 87
OccupationFitter 1905, Fitter Labourer Loco Works 1911, Locomotive Engine Stripper 19392562,2560,2559
FatherWilliam DUCKERING , 950 (1845-1939)
MotherJane CLAY , 1083 (1843-1921)
Spouses
1Sarah Ann WATHALL , 1863
, 1863Baptism27 June 1876, St Werburgh’s Church, Derby, Derbyshire, England2563 Age: <1
Census3 April 1881, Woods Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, England2567 Age: 5
Census5 April 1891, Abbey Street, Derby, Derbyshire, England2568 Age: 15
Census31 March 1901, Abbey Street, Derby, Derbyshire, England2564 Age: 25
Census2 April 1911, 185 Abbey Street, Derby, Derbyshire, England2560 Age: 35
Burial18 February 1939, Uttoxeter Road Cemetery, Derby, Derbyshire, England
OccupationTailoress 1891 & 19012568
EducationScholar 18812567
FatherEdwin Leonard Shields WATHALL , 4982 (1817-1889)
MotherEmma CLARKE , 4983 (1838-1911)
Family ID1002
ChildrenFlorence Mary , 1997 (1905-1984)
William Victor , 1996 (1916-2007)
Notes for William DUCKERING
St Catherine's House records William's birth date as 1877 (January to March) and registered at Sleaford. (Michael D.29.6.96)
The 1881 Census (Howell & Asgarby Lincs Sleaford District RG 11/3225 page 45 reel 9 (5/50)) records William aged 4, born at Howell and son of William and Jane. (Michael D. 30.3.96 & David Daniels 15.6.96 & Mark D.29.10.96)
Derby Daily Telegraph, 20 April 1894. To-days Police News. Derby County Hall. Nuisance at Barrow. Erenst Hawnes, William Haynes, Joseph Haynes, Wm. Duckerin, and Edward Sharpe, all lads living at Barrow-on-Trent, were summoned by Police-constable Fordyce for unlawfully playing a certain game called “tutt” on the highway at Barrow on the 12th inst. to the annoyance of passengers there. From the evidence of the constable it appeared that there were 17 lads in all playing. He had been sent there that day in consequence of numerous complaints he had received. All the defendants admitted having played the gam, but denied that they had ever been cautioned not to play. They were ordered to pay the costs of the case.
See copy on file of ‘Army Form B. 111, Short Service (One year with the colours) Attestation of No. 7448 Name William Duckering Corps The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regt). Questions to be put to the Recruit before Enlistment.
1) What is your name? William Duckering
2) In or near what Parish or Town were you born? Sleaford nr Sleaford in Lincolnshire.
3) Are you a British Subject? Yes
4) What is your age? 23 years 0 months
5) What is your trade or calling? Labourer
7) Are you, or have you been, an Apprentice? No
8) Are you married? No
10) Do you now belong to Her Majesty’s Army, the marines etc? Yes, 1st Vol Batt The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment)
Signed by William Duckering 6th March 1900 Derby.’ See copy on file.
Military History Sheet. Home 6.3.1900 to 15..3.01 1 year 10 days. Southampton 16.3.01 to 26.5.02 1 year 73 days. Home 27.5.02 to 27.5.02 1 day. South African 1901-02. South African medal. Father William Duckering, 42 Bateman St Derby. Mother Jane Duckering with father. Brothers Frank, Arthur & Thomas with father. Sisters Kate & Lizzie with father. See copy on file.
Statement of the Services of no. 7448 william Duckering. Service towards limited engagement reckons from 6.3.1900. Joined at Derby on 7.3.1900. Recalled to army service under special ? 25.1.1901 Pte 28.1.1901. Posted Pte 16.3.1901. Discharged at his own request on return from S.A. 17.5.02. See copy on file.
St Catherines House records William's marriage in 1905 (April to June) and registered at Derby. (Michael)
St Catherines House records the death of William in 1965 (July to September) aged 88 and registered at Derby. (Michael)
William's occupation in his wife's will is given as 'locomotive stripper'. (Michael - wills)
The 1881 Census (Howell & Asgarby Lincs Sleaford District RG 11/3225 page 45 reel 9 (5/50)) records William aged 4, born at Howell and son of William and Jane. (Michael D. 30.3.96 & David Daniels 15.6.96 & Mark D.29.10.96)
Derby Daily Telegraph, 20 April 1894. To-days Police News. Derby County Hall. Nuisance at Barrow. Erenst Hawnes, William Haynes, Joseph Haynes, Wm. Duckerin, and Edward Sharpe, all lads living at Barrow-on-Trent, were summoned by Police-constable Fordyce for unlawfully playing a certain game called “tutt” on the highway at Barrow on the 12th inst. to the annoyance of passengers there. From the evidence of the constable it appeared that there were 17 lads in all playing. He had been sent there that day in consequence of numerous complaints he had received. All the defendants admitted having played the gam, but denied that they had ever been cautioned not to play. They were ordered to pay the costs of the case.
See copy on file of ‘Army Form B. 111, Short Service (One year with the colours) Attestation of No. 7448 Name William Duckering Corps The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regt). Questions to be put to the Recruit before Enlistment.
1) What is your name? William Duckering
2) In or near what Parish or Town were you born? Sleaford nr Sleaford in Lincolnshire.
3) Are you a British Subject? Yes
4) What is your age? 23 years 0 months
5) What is your trade or calling? Labourer
7) Are you, or have you been, an Apprentice? No
8) Are you married? No
10) Do you now belong to Her Majesty’s Army, the marines etc? Yes, 1st Vol Batt The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment)
Signed by William Duckering 6th March 1900 Derby.’ See copy on file.
Military History Sheet. Home 6.3.1900 to 15..3.01 1 year 10 days. Southampton 16.3.01 to 26.5.02 1 year 73 days. Home 27.5.02 to 27.5.02 1 day. South African 1901-02. South African medal. Father William Duckering, 42 Bateman St Derby. Mother Jane Duckering with father. Brothers Frank, Arthur & Thomas with father. Sisters Kate & Lizzie with father. See copy on file.
Statement of the Services of no. 7448 william Duckering. Service towards limited engagement reckons from 6.3.1900. Joined at Derby on 7.3.1900. Recalled to army service under special ? 25.1.1901 Pte 28.1.1901. Posted Pte 16.3.1901. Discharged at his own request on return from S.A. 17.5.02. See copy on file.
St Catherines House records William's marriage in 1905 (April to June) and registered at Derby. (Michael)
St Catherines House records the death of William in 1965 (July to September) aged 88 and registered at Derby. (Michael)
William's occupation in his wife's will is given as 'locomotive stripper'. (Michael - wills)
Notes for Sarah Ann (Spouse 1)
Will. Sarah Ann of 185 Abbey Street, Derby died 13th Feb. 1939 at the City Hospital Derby. Admin. to the said William D. locomotive stripper. Effects £542 6s 8d. (Michael)
Derby Daily Telegraph 18 February 1939 records: ‘Mrs W Duckering. The funeral of Mrs Sarah Ann Duckering, of 185, Abbey-street, Derby, took place at Uttoxeter-road Cemetery, following a service in Christ Church. The Rev C M Greenwood officiated.’ FMP
Derby Daily Telegraph 18 February 1939 records: ‘Mrs W Duckering. The funeral of Mrs Sarah Ann Duckering, of 185, Abbey-street, Derby, took place at Uttoxeter-road Cemetery, following a service in Christ Church. The Rev C M Greenwood officiated.’ FMP
Notes for William & Sarah Ann (Family)
1905. Marriage solemnized at the parish church in the parish of Christ Church in the county of Derby, no 26. May 6th 1905, William Duckering, 28 years, bachelor, fitter, residing 185 Abbey Street, Derby, father William Duckering, Coachman. Sarah Ann Wathall, 27 years, spinster, residing 185 Abbey Street, Derby, father Edwin Leonard Wathall, deceased. Married in the parish church according to the rites and ceremonies of the established church after banns by me J H Askwills, Vicar. This marriage was solemnized between us William Duckering, Sarah Ann Wathall in the presence of us J J Wathall, J M Lowe.