Frank Ernest Simmonds

[Mabel Bagshawe]

If he really was 28 in 1902 (we've seen how truthful Hilda is!) this is a possible

Frank Ernest Simmons
Jan-Feb-Mar 1884
Maidstone Vol 2a Page 726

[Mabel Bagshawe]

Right his dad was Edward, a traveller. They're in Hackney in 1891

[Manjo]

My Frank's dad was also Frank.
I've look up the address for 43 Garden Road, the address on the marriage certificate, in 1901 but there isn't a listing for it.
I can't find a death for Frank either but did find a marriage to joanna H C Botha in Medway in 1913.

[Dandolus]

Hi, I had a Frank Ernest Simmonds who was my Great grand father, All I know is he was once married to a Hilda. There is a lot of information that seems more than a coincidence. He was in England around that time. The information that has been discussed is new to me if  these two Frank Simmonds are the same one then there is knowledge that was not known to me or my mothers generation. I have spoken to two of that generation The three children was not known nor was Hilda's maiden name.
Please reply to this message if this Frank Simmonds is the same and we are descendent you will be surprised where we live and it would explain why you have no records of Franks birth or death.

Dundolus 

[Manjo]

Thanks for your post. I have found out a lot more about Frank. He was married to my great grandmother but left her for some reason and returned to Australia. I am now trying to find out where he was between 1902 and 1916 when he returned to fight in the First World War. I have also been in touch with another grandchild who has filled in some of the gaps I suspect you are in Tasmania?
Do you know why he was in England in 1902? Really look forward to your reply.
Mandy

[Manjo]

Hi Dandolus,
I hope you pick this post up. I'd really appreciate knowing what you know about your great grandfathers time in the UK in 1902. Do you know when he returned to Australia? I suspect that he is not the father of my grandfather and his brothers so knowing where he was in 1907, 1910 and 1911 would help clarify this.
Kind regards,
Mandy

[Manjo]

Hi Dundolus,
I'm with my Uncle and we are looking again at our evidence. If you pick this up, could you get in touch?
Kind regards,
Mandy

[Belle308]

Hi Mango, 
I hope you pick this up. I came across your postings from a few years ago regarding your grandmother Hilda Howland Gordon. Her mother Hannah is my great great grandmother through her son Frederick Gordon.
My question is, do you know anything about Hannahs husband George Gordon? I have found a marriage certificate and the 1891 census but nothing before or after. 1901 Hannah is a single parent and 1911 my Grt grandad is living with an aunt in Folkestone because Hannah has died.  All I know according to my grandad is that his father Frederick seemed to know nothing about his father George and it was a subject never discussed  or brought up within the family.
I believe he walked out on his family and suspect he may have lied about his name which is why I can find nothing , not even a death and can't go back any further.
Are you aware of any rumour or stories  about Hannah and George that could shed some light?? It would be very much appreciated!!!