Gertrude Kenning

Gertrude Kenning 

Born: 2 May 1877, Eclesall Bierlow 

Baptised: 5 August 1877, Sheffield 

Father: Frank Kenning (b. 1840)

Mother: Fanny Kenning (b. 1840)

Brothers: Frank Kenning (b. 1881)

Sisters: Fanning Kenning (b. 1870), Annie Kenning (b. 1875)

Marriage:        23 December 1918, Sheffield 

Husband:         James Thomas 

                        b. 1 June 1878

                        Bricklayer Journeyman

                        d. 1940

In 1881 –

She is at 60 Cambridge Street, Sheffield. Her father is listed as ‘Engineer at Works & Fitter’. Gertrude, her mother and her sisters (Fanny & Annie) are unlisted. Her father’s cousin, Annie B Kenning (b. 1861), is listed as ‘Pupil Teacher’. 

In 1891 –

She is at 60 Cambridge Street, Sheffield. Her father is listed as ‘ Stationary Engineer’. Her sister, Annie, is listed as ‘Dressmaker Assistant’. Gertrude is listed as ‘Candidate Teacher’. Her brother, Frank, is unlisted. 

In 10/96 – 

PT at S. Paul's Girl's School, Sheffield. 

In 10/98 – 

Appointed to Kimberworth Board School, Rotherham. Salary £65.

In 1901 – 

She is at 60 Cambridge Street, Sheffield. Her father is listed as widower and ‘Stationary Engine Driver’. Her sister, Annie, is listed as ‘Dressmaker’. Gertrude is listed as ‘Certificated Assistant Teacher’. There is a servant, Martha Litchfield (b. 1888). 

In 04/03 – 

Appointed to Templeborough New Mixed School, Rotherham.

In 04/04 – 

Address is 108 Alderson Road, Highfields, Sheffield. 

In 1911 – 

She is at 61 Standon Road, Sheffield. Her father is listed as widower and ‘Retired Stationary Engineman’. Her sister, Annie, is listed as ‘Dressmaker’. Gertrude is listed as ‘Elementary Head Teacher’. 

In 1921 – 

She is 61 Standon Road, Sheffield. Her husband is listed as ‘Builder Bricklayer’. Gertrude is listed as ‘Elementary School Teacher’. Her sister, Annie, is listed as ‘Dressmaker’. 

In 1939 – 

She is 61 Standon Road, Sheffield. Her husband is listed as ‘Bricklayer Journeyman’. Gertrude is unlisted. 

d.         17 March 1951, Sheffield

THOMAS Gertrude of 61 Standon Road, Wincobank, Sheffield, widow, died 17 March 1951. Probate Wakefield 30 July to Hedleigh Cocker, electric crane driver. Effects £1,505, 16s, 8d.