Gertrude Watson

Gertrude Helena Watson 

Born: 21 August 1886. Sleaford 

Baptised: 18 September 1886, Leadenham 

Father: John William Watson (b. 1857)

Mother: Annie Sabina Watson (b. 1859)

Brothers: William Foster Watson (b. 1889)

Sisters: Lucy Marion Watson (b. 1882), Eva Emily Watson (b. 1884), Ida Kathleen Watson (b. 1891), Alberta W Watson (b. 1893), Gladys Irene Watson (b. 1898), Cicely Vera Watson (b. 1900)

Marriage:        15 June 1912, Clapham 

Husband:         Wilfred FitzMaurice Morriss

Issue – 

#1 Keith Fitzmaurice Morris (b. 1913) (d. 22 December 1957) 

In 1891 – 

She is at Joiners Arms Public House, Sleaford. Her father is listed as ‘Coal Agent, Beerhouse Keeper, Newspaper Reporter’. Gertrude, her mother and siblings (Lucy, Eva, William and Ida) are unlisted. There is a servant, Ellen Stead (b. 1874). 

In 1901 – 

She is at Potter Hanworth, Lincoln. Her father is listed as ‘Surveyor of Highways Nuisance Inspector & C’. Gertrude, her mother and siblings (William, Ida, Alberta, Gladys and Cicely) are unlisted. 

In 10/05 – 

PT at S. Andrew's, Lincoln.

In 10/07 – 

Appointed to London County Council. £90.

In 04/09 – 

Address is 39 Lessar Avenue, Clapham Common, S.W.

In 1911 – 

She is at Highbury House, Potter Hanworth. Her father is listed as ‘Surveyor of Highways’. Gertrude is listed as ‘Certificated Infant Teacher’. Her mother and sisters, Gladys and Cicely, are unlisted. There is a servant, Gertrude Bray (b 1893). 

In 10/12 – 

Marries Wilfred Fitz-Maurice Moriss on 15.06.12 in Clapham. Add: 30 Elmfield Mansions, Elmfield Road, Balham, S.W.

In 1939 – 

She is at 1 Myrtle Road, Bedford. Gertrude is listed as ‘Teacher’. Ellen Ayton (b. 1887) is unlisted. William C Ayton (b. 1890) is listed as ‘Motor Blacksmith’. 

d.         17 November 1961, Thanet

MORRISS Gertrude Helena of The Bungalow, Old Road, Sarre near Birchington, Kent widow died 17 November 1961. Probate London 8 March to David William Wilson, chartered accountant. Effects £22216, 3s, 11d.