CATTON GUYMERS

All baptisms, marriages and burials at St Margarets, Catton, Norwich unless otherwise stated

WILLIAM GUYMER Generation 1

William Guymer born c1760
Married Mary Magdeline Clarke at Catton St Margarets on 17th October 1782 (PR 143) following banns read from 29th September to 13th Octboer 1782, Catton (PR 129). Witnessed by William Cooper and Daniel Mann
Mary baptised North Walsham 20th May 1761 (probably the daughter of Thos and Anne), buried Catton 21st January 1808 aged 47
On the balance of probabilities William re-marries 8th March 1808 at Old Catton to a widow Sarah Cornwall nee Moyse

William Guymer buried Catton 10th September 1820 aged 60 (PR 83)

Children of William and Mary

Edmund GymerBapt 25th December 1782
Thomas GymerBapt 10th September 1786, died 28th November 1786
William GymerBorn 17th February 1785 (more below)
Martha Gymerbapt 17th February 1788. Martha Guymer buried 15th September 1805 aged 17.
Thomas Woods GymerBapt 24th January 1790. Thomas Guymer buried 7th July 1799 aged 9
John GymerBapt 11th December 1790 (more below)
Lucy GymerBapt 7th July 1793. Lucy Guymer buried 25th July 1793, infant
George GymerBapt 7th September 1795. George Guymer buried 25th December 1795 aged 2
Joseph GymerBapt 3rd December 1796. Joseph married Pleasance Platford 18th October 1820. A Joseph Guymer buried 24th Jun 1821 aged 27
Robt GymerBorn 4th June 1799 (more below)
Mary Ann GuymerBapt 26th October 1800

Child of William and Sarah

Ann GuymerBorn 23rd September 1808 (more below)

1841 census Mary Guymer (40 bn in county serv) living near Maid's Head public house, Catton
1851 census a Mary Ann Guymer (49 bn near Norwich serv maid unm) living at ?? House, Hackney, Tower Hamlets with Newcomb household


WILLIAM GUYMER Generation 2

William Guymer born 17th February 1785 bapt 10th September 1786, son of William and Mary Magdeline
Married Elizabeth Snowly (c1789-1868) 11th January 1808 at Old Catton (IGI)
William buried 15th September 1868 aged 83. Registered St Faiths District March Quarter ref 4b 71
Death Elizabeth Guymer aged 89 registered St Faiths District September Quarter ref 4b 61

Children of William and Elizabeth. All events Catton unless stated

Richard Guymer1808 to 1881 (more below)
William GuymerBorn 19th May 1811
William Guymer1812 to 1898 (more below)
Anne GymerBorn 28th November 1815, bapt 25th December 1815 (PR44)
Sarah GuymerBorn c1817 (more below)
Mary Ann GuymerBapt 19th June 1827, father carpenter (PR306). Burial Mary Ann Guymer 25th October 1840 aged 13 (PR396), St Faiths District Q4 13 80

A William Gymer alias Gimer born Norwich served in the 22nd Foot Regiment 1798-1818. Discharged aged 32. GRO ref WO 97/421/52

1841 census William Guymer (50 carpenter) living "Near Maids Head", Catton with wife Elizabeth (50), daughter Sarah Hipper (20), her husband Thomas (20 carpenter) & one assumes their son William (3). All born in county
1851 census William Guymer (54 master carpenter employing 3 men) living at Catton Street with wife Elizabeth (53 bn Catton) & grandson William Hipper (13 bn Catton)
1861 census William Guymer (74 bn Catton carpenter) living at 2 Church Street, Catton with wife Elizabeth(72 bn Freethorpe)
1871 census Elizabeth Guymer (83 bn Freethorpe wid) living Catton

1830 Pigot & Co Directory William Gymer, carpenter & joiner at Catton
1854 History, Gazateer & Directory of Norfolk:- Wm Guymer carpenter of Catton

Marriage 18 Aug 1834 Ann Guymer & Matthias Gale (PR72), {daughter of William & Elizabeth (Snowly) or John & Mary Hunt below}. Witnesses William Guymer, Maria Fox & Robert Happer. Ann & Matthias were witnesses to the marriage of John Guymer & Mary Ann George at Little Plumstead on 26th May 1834 (PR33) 1851 Matthias Gale widow. Death of an Ann Gale registered St Faiths District September Quarter 1846 ref 13 85


JOHN GUYMER Generation 2

John Guymer baptised 11th December 1790 Catton probably the son of William & Mary Magdeline Clarke
Marries Mary Hunt (born c1791 Woodbastwick)
Death of a John Guymer registerd Blofield District March Quarter 1866 ref 4b 155
Death of a Mary Ann John Guymer registerd Blofield District December Quarter 1863 ref 4b 132

Known children of John & Mary

George GuymerBorn c1808 Salhouse
Caroline GuymerBorn 20th December 1811, buried 16th February 1812 Salhouse
John GuymerBapt 7th February 1813 Salhouse (more below), father a lab
George GymerBapt 25th June 1815 Salhouse (more below) father a lab
Ann GimerBapt 12th July 1818 Little Plumstead (PR41)
James GuymerBapt 25th May 1822 Frettenham (more below)
Sarah GymerBapt 8th April 1827 Little Plumstead (more below)

1841 census John Guymer (50 ag lab) living at Little Plumstead with wife Mary (50) & children Anne (20), James (17) & Sarah (14)
1851 census John Gymar (58 bn Catton ag lab) living at Broad Pitt Loak, Blofield with wife Mary (60 bn Bastwick), daughter Sarah (24 bn Plumstead unm), grandson Robert (1mth bn Plumstead, bapt 14th March 1851 Little Plumstead {PR339}) & lodger Henry Rose
1861 census John Guymer (70 bn Old Catton ag lab) living at Broad Cot Lane, Little Plumstead with wife Mary (72 bn Woodbastwick) son George (43 bn Salehouse ag lab wid) & grandchildren Elizabeth (8 scholar) & Henry (4). Both born Little Plumstead


ROBERT GUYMER Generation 2

Robert Guymer the son of William & Mary Magdeline Clarke, born 4th June, baptised 9th June 1799
Married Mary Bacey/Basey 21st October 1820 Catton St Margaret (PR 35) following banns read at Catton betweem 30th September 1821 & 14th October 1821 (PR 263). Witnesses Martha Green & Lucy Reminant
Robert Guymer buried 9th May 1887 aged 85. Registered St Faiths District June Quarter ref 4b 60
Mary Guymer buried Catton St Margaret aged 89 3rd June 1892 (PR 307). Registered Norwich District June Quarter 1892 ref 4a 73
Monument Inscription at Catton:- Robert Guymer died 3rd May 1887 aged 88 years. Also Mary his wife died 31st May 1892 aged 89 years

Children of Robert & Mary. All events Catton unless stated

Joseph GuymerBorn 19th May 1822 (more below)
Maria GymerBapt 21st March 1824 father lab (PR202)
Emily GuymerBapt 30th April 1826 father lab (PR282). Burial Emily Guymer 29th November 1827 aged 1 (PR199)
Mary Ann GuymerBorn 21st July 1828, bapt 27th father lab (PR326) (more below)
George GuymerBorn 18th January 1831, bapt 27th father lab (PR376). Buried 19th December 1831, infant (PR254)
Edward GuymerBorn 7th October 1832 (more below)
Emma GuymerBorn 25th December 1833 (more below)
Emily GuymerBapt 29th August 1837 (PR511) (more below)
Leah GuymerBapt 7th July 1839 (PR536) father ag lab. Believed registerd as Lydia Guymer St Faiths 1839 Q3 13 99
Frances Phoebe GuymerBapt 10th July 1844 (more below)
Robert's occupation given as labourer for all baptisms

1841 census Robt Guymer (40 ag lab) living Church Road, Catton with wife Mary (40) and children Joseph (20 carpenter), Mary (14), Edward (8), Emily (4) and Lydia (2). All born Norfolk
1851 Census Robert Guymer (57 bn Catton ag lab) living at George Road St Faiths, Catton with wife Mary (48 bn Scarning)
1861 census Robert Guymer (62 ag lab) living at Village Road, Sprowston with wife Mary (58 laundress) & daughters Phoebe (16 laundress), Emma G Thompson (26 marr laundress) & grandaughter Emma Thompson (3). All born Catton
1871 census Robert Guymer (71 bn Catton ag lab) living at Dixons Lane Cottage, Sprowston (next door to daughter Frances) with wife Mary (68 bn Catton laundress) togegther with servant Maria Shorten (27), lodger Ann Howling (22 bn Brisley laundress) & her daughter Alice (bn Sprowston)
1881 Census Robert Guymer, 82, farm lab, born Catton living at George Road, Catton with wife Mary, (78 born Catton)
1891 census Mary Guymer (88 wid born Scarning) living at 171 Church Street, Catton with brother (in-law) George Baker

1861 census Lydia Guymer (21 bn Old Catton unm housemaid) living at The Parsonage, Crostwick with Rector Edward Bell & his family


ANN GUYMER Generation 2

Ann Guymer born 23rd September 1808, baptism 25th September Old Catton the daughter of William & Sarah Cornwall
Ann Guymer marries 22 January 1829 at Old Catton to George Baker. Witnesses Wm & Susan Overed

Child of Ann

Eleanor GuymerBorn 18th December 1825, bapt 30th April 1826 Old Catton, daughter of Ann (PR275)


RICHARD GUYMER Generation 3

Richard Guymer, born 16th December 1808, bapt 18th son of Wm and Elizabeth (Snowly).
Marries Mary Ann Dugdell (from IGI Dugdale daughter of James & Sarah Frostwick) 13th March 1835 following banns 15th & 22nd Feb & 1st March. Wit Sarah Hilleer, A & W Jennings & H Guymer (PR74).
Richard Guymer buried 2nd December 1881 aged 72
Death of Mary Ann Guymer aged 91 registered St Faiths District September Quarter ref 4b 63
Monument Inscription Catton:- Mary Ann Guymer, wife of Richard born 6th August 1805, died 11th September 1896 and Richard Guymer born 16th December 1808, died 25th November 1881. Patience Ann Guymer died 12th September 1912 and Louisa Ann Guymer died 6th December 1926 aged 86 years.

Children of Richard and Mary Ann

Patience Ann GuymerBapt 13th March 1836 (PR 486). Buried 17th September 1912 aged 76. St Faiths District Q3 191 4b 101
Louisa Anna GuymerBapt 7th September 1839 (547)
Robert GuymerBorn c1842 (more below)
William Richard GuymerBapt 1846 (more below) father's occupation parish clerk

1841 census Richard Guymer (30) living at Catton Lane, Sprowston with wife Mary Ann (30) & daughters Patience (5) & Louisa (1). All born Norfolk
1851 census Richd Guymer (41 bn Catton carpenter) living at Wroxham Road, St Faiths, Sprowston with wife Mary A (44 bn Swanton Abbott), together with children Patience (15 bn Catton dressmaker), Louisa (11 bn Sprowston scholar) and Richard (5 bn Sprowston)
1861 census Richard Guymer (52 carpenter) living at 8 Church Street Catton with wife Mary A (56) & children Patience (26 unm dressmaker), Louisa (21 unm dressmaker) & Richard (14 scholar)
1871 census Richard Guymer (61 bn Catton carpenter) living at Catton with wife Mary A (63 bn Ryton?) & children Patience A (34 unm), Louisa (31 unm) & Richard W (24 unm carpenter). All children born Catton
1881 census Richard Guymer, 75, carpenter employing 1 man, born Catton living at Catton St with wife Mary A, 75, born Catton and daughters Patience A and Louisa A, both milliners.
1891 census Mary Ann Guymer (82 wid) living at 31 Spixworth Road, Catton with daughters Patience (52 unm), Louisa A (47 unm), all three living on own means together with nephew Ralph R (13 scholar born Lowestoft)

1901 census Patience A (65) and Louisa A Guymer (61) both single and living on own means at Catton Street, Catton.

1854 History, Gazateer & Directory of Norfolk:- Richard Guymer carpenter & parish clerk of Catton
1869 Post Office directory of Cambs, Norfolk & Suffolk part 2 (Norfolk):- Richard Guymer carpenter & joiner of Catton
1877 Harrods Royal County Directory of Norfolk. Richard Guymer carpenter & parish clerk of Catton


WILLIAM GUYMER Generation 3

William born c1812 (probably the son of William Guymer & Elizabeth (Snowly)
Marries Rebecca Mitson (born c1809) 17th October 1832 (PR71) following banns 30th Sept, 7th 14th Oct. Witnesses Rd Guymer, & Mary Ann Dugdell
Monument Inscritpion Catton:- Rebecca wife of William Guymer died 9th January 1893, 84 years. Also William Guymer died 21st October 1898, 86 years. Both deaths registered St Faiths District, William December Quarter ref 4b 65 & Rebecca March Quarter ref 4b 63

Child of William & Rebecca

Richard GuymerBorn 22nd November 1837, bapt 21st February 1841 Old Catton (PR568). St Faiths District Q4 13 88 (more below)

1841 census William Guymer (25 carpenter) living at Sprowston with wife Rebecca (25) & son Richard (4)
1851 census William Guymer (38 bn Catton, journeyman carpenter) living at George Road, Catton St Faiths with wife Rebecca, (40 bn East Harling), son Richard (13 bn Sprowston) and visitor Elizabeth Fisk (9)
1861 census William Guymer (48 bn Old Catton joiner) living at 28 Clemence Street, Lowestoft with wife Rebecca (bn East Harling)
1871 census William Guymer (58 bn Old Catton carpenter) living at 11 Alma Road, Lowestoft with wife Rebecca (60 bn East Harling)
1881 census William Guymer (67 born Catton) living at Catton Street, Catton with wife Rebecca (68 born East Harling)
1891 census William Guymer (78 carpenter born Old Catton) living at 35 Spixwell Road, Catton with wife Rebecca (80 born Old Catton)

From Ipswich Journal 7th November 1896 William Guymer of Old Catton elected for inamtes at Lynn Town Hall for the board of Eastern Counties Asylum for Idiots


JOHN GUYMER Generation 3

John Guymer baptised 7th February 1813 Salhouse, the son of John & Mary (Hunt) father a lab
Marries Mary Ann George by banns Little Plumstead 26th May 1834 (PR33). Witnesses Ann Guymer & Matthias Gale. Ann in all probability the cousin of John {daughter of William & Elizabeth}
Death of a John Guymer registered Blofield District December Quarter 1847 ref 13/11
Marianne Guymer re-marries to James Ives (otherwise called Lacey) 29th May 1849 at Little Plumstead (PR 20). Marianne the daughter of Charles George (farmer) & James (lab) the son of James Lacey (lab). Both of full age, widows & of Plumstead Parva. Wintesses Robert & Elizabeth George All made their marks. Registered Blofield District June Quarter 1849 ref 13 41

Child of John & Mary Ann, baptised Little Plumstead

William GuymerBapt 18th October 1846 (PR293). Blofield District Q4 13 17

1841 census John Guymer (27 ag lab) living at Blofield with wife Mary (27). Both born in county
1851 census James Ives (50 bn Hoveton brickmaker) living at Broad Pitt Loak, Little Plumstead with wife Mary Ann (37 bn Witton) sonL William Gymar (4 bn Plumstead), son James Ives (1 bn Plumstead), sonL John Lacy (17 bn Plumstead brick lab) & lodger James Lacy (32 bn Wroxham brickmaker). In-law in those days often referred to step children


GEORGE GUYMER 3rd Generation

George Guymer baptised 25th June 1815 Salhouse the son of John & Mary (Hunt), father a lab
Marries {as Gymer} Mary Ann Gowen (born Eaton) on 14th January 1839 at St Pauls, Norwich. George (lab of St Pauls) son of John (lab) & Mary (serv of Magdalene Steet) daughter of Philip (cordwainer). Both of FA. Witnesses Thomas Francis, Ann Gymer & Simon Payne. All parties except Simon made their mark. Registered Norwich District March Quarter 1839 ref 13 424a
Death of a Mary Guymer registered Blofield District June Quarter 1850 ref 13 18
2nd marriage to Keziah Jones 8th February 1853 at Little Plumstead (PR 30). George (33 wid lab) the son of John (lab) & Keziah (22 serv) the daughter of William (basket maker). Both of Plumstead Parva. Witnesses James Gymer & Lydia Boast. All four made their mark. Registered Blofield District March Quarter 1853 ref 4b 315
Death registered of Keziah Guymer Blofield District March Quarter 1861 ref 4b 141

Children of George & Keziah, baptised Little Plumstead

Elizabeth GuymerBapt 2nd April 1854 (more below)
Henry GuymerBapt 5th October 1856 (more below)

Baptism Salhouse 11th January 1860 William Guymer son of George & Keziah (PR739). Registerd St Faiths 1860 Q1 4b 103
Marriage of an Elizabeth Gymar Blofield District 1876 Q4 4b ?? to William Hylton

1841 census George Guymer (25 ag lab) living at Blofield with wife Mary (25). Both born in county
1851 census George Gymar (36 bn Salhouse ag lab) living at Wildcraft Road, Blofield with wife Mary Ann (37 bn Eaton)
1861 census George Guymer (43 bn Salehouse ag lab wid) living at Broad Cot Lane, Little Plumstead (parent's house) with his children Elizabeth (8 scholar) & Henry (4). Both born Little Plumstead


JAMES GUYMER Generation 3

James Guymer baptised 25th May 1822 Frettenham (PR 97) the son of John & Mary (Hunt) (father husbandman)
James Guymer marries Harriet Jones > 21st May 1849 at Little Plumstead (PR 19). James (lab) son of John (lab) & Harriet the daughter of Samuel (lab). Both single, above age & of Plumstead Parva. Witnesses William Smith & Marianne Jones. All made their marks. Registered Blofield District June Quarter 1849 ref 13 41
Death James Guymer aged 67 registered Blofield District March Quarter 1893 ref 4b 123
Death Harriet Guymer aged 69 registered Blofield District March Quarter 1899 ref 4b 125

Children of James & Harriet. All events Little Plumstead

Elizabeth GuymerBapt 7th April 1850 (PR325), Blofield District Q2 1850 13 19. Death Elizabeth Guymer Blofield District Q2 1850 13 17
William GuymerBapt 7th April 1851 (PR340) Death William Guymer Blofield District Q1 1851 13 17
William GuymerBapt 3rd April 1853 (PR359)
Mary Ann GuymerBapt 8th July 1856 (PR389)
James GuymerBapt 1st September 1861 (PR440) Blofield District Q3 4b 188

1851 census James Gymar (27 bn Frettenham ag lab) living at Broad Pitt Loak, Blofield with wife Harriet (21 bn Plumstead) & father-in-law Samuel Jones (55 bn Beighton ag lab wid) & brother-in-law Robert Jones (17 bn Plumstead unm ag lab)
1861 census James Guymer (36 bn Frettenham ag lab) living at Broad Cot Lane, Little Plumstead with wife Harriet (28 bn Lt Plumstead) & children William (7) & Mary Ann (4), both born Little Plumstead & scholars. Also there father-in-law Samuel Jones (68 bn Beighton ag lab wid) & his son Robert (26 bn Lt Plumstead unm ag lab)
1871 census James Gymer (48 bn Frettenham ag lab) living at Broadpitt Lane, Little Plumstead with wife Harriet (43 bn Little Plumstead) & children William (17 ag lab) & Mary Ann (14). Both born Little Plumstead
1881 census James Guymer (57 bn Frettenham ag lab) living at 1 Bye road, Little Plumstead with wife Harriet (52 bn Little Plumstead) & son William (28 bn Lttle Plumstead ag lab unm)
1891 census James Guymer (65 bn Frettenham ag lab) living at New Kilns, Little Plumstead with wife Harriet (61 bn Little Plumstead) & son William (36 bn Little Plumstead ag lab unm)


SARAH GUYMER Generation 3

Sarah Gymer baptised 8th April 1827 Little Plumstead (PR108) the daughter of John & Mary (Hunt)
Marries Henry Rose 1st April 1851 at Little Plumstead (PR 28). Sarah, daughter of John (lab) & Henry (lab) the son of Robert (farmer). Both of full age & of Plumsterad Parva. Witnesses John Boast & Susan Rose. All four made their mark. Registered Blofield District June Quarter 1851 ref 13 43

1841 census Sarah Guymer (14) living at Little Plumstead with parents
1851 census Sarah Gymar (24 bn Plumstead unm) living at Broad Pitt Loak, Blofield with parents, her son Robert Guymer (1mth bn Plumstead, bapt 14th March 1851 Little Plumstead {PR339} Blofield District as Gymer Q1 1851 13 26) & lodger Henry Rose (20 bn Salhouse)
1861 census Sarah Rose (31 bn Plumstead) living at Bell Inn, Salhouse with husband Henry (28 bn Salhouse ag lab) & children Robert {now Rose} (10), John (6 scholar) & Edward (3). All children born Plumstead
1871 census Sarah Rose (37 bn Little Plumstead) living at Cottage Lower Street, Salhouse with husband Henry (38 bn Salhouse ag lab & engine driver) & children Robert (19 ag lab), John (15 ag lab), Edward (13 ag lab), Elizabeth (9 scholar), Mary Ann (5 scholar) & Albermarle (4 scholar). All children born Salhouse


SARAH GUYMER Generation 3

Sarah Guymer born c1817 Catton the daughter of William & Elizabeth (Snowly)
Married as Sarah Keymer to Thomas Hipper (born c1817 Hainford)
Death Thomas Hipper aged 79 registered St Faiths District September Quarter 1898 ref 4b 68

Children of Sarah & Thomas

Eliza Hipper GuymerBaptised 6th September 1835 Catton St Margaret (PR 478)
Elizabeth GuymerBorn c1842

1841 census Sarah Hipper (20) living with parents Near the Maids Head, Catton with husband Thomas (20 carpenter) & son William (3). All born in county
1851 census Sarah Hipper (33) living in Catton Street with husband Thomas (33 bn Hainford journeyman carpenter) & daughter Elizabeth (8 bn Catton)
1871 census Sarah Hipper (54 bn Catton) living at Catton with husband Thomas (55 bn Hainford carpenter) & daughter Elizabeth (27 bn Catton unm dressmaker) & nephew Arthur Read (3 bn Catton)
1881 census Sarah Hipper (63) living at Catton Street with husband Thomas (64 bn Crostwick carpenter) & nephew Arthur Read (13 scholar bn Catton)
1901 census Sarah Hipper (83 widow) living on income from relatives in Catton Street


JOSEPH GUYMER Generation 3

Joseph Guymer born 19th May 1822, baptised 19th June 1822 (PR 169), the son of Robert Guymer and Mary Bracy
Married to Frances ???? (from IGI Sprowston 1843)
Death Joseph Guymer aged 73 registered St Faiths District March Quarter 1894 ref 4b 73
Frances Guymer buried 22nd April 1897 Catton St Margaret (PR 382) aged 77. Death registered St Faiths District June Quarter ref 4b 55

1851 census Joseph Guymer (28 bn Catton carpenter journeyman) living at George Road, Sprowston with wife Frances (30 bn Sprowston)
1861 census Joseph Guymer (39 wheelwright) living at Patten Street, Catton with wife Frances (40 bn Sprowston)
1871 census Joseph Guymer (50 bn Catton wheelwright/carpenter) living at Catton with wife Francis (52 bn Sprowston laundress)
1881 census Joseph Guymer (59 bn Catton wheelwright) living with wife Frances, 62, born Sprowston, laundress at George Hill, Catton
1891 census Joseph Guymer (69 bn Old Catton wheelwright) living at Wroxham Road, Sprowston with wife Fanny (71 bn Old Catton laundress)

1854 History, Gazateer & Directory of Norfolk:- Jph Guymer carpenter & wheelwright of Catton
1869 Post Office Directory of Norfolk, Suffolk & Cambs part 2 (Norfolk):- Joseph Guymer wheelwright of Catton


MARY ANN GUYMER Generation 3

Mary Ann Guymer born 21st July 1828, baptised 27th (PR326) Catton the daughter of Robert Guymer and Mary Bracy
Mary Ann Guymer marries 17th March 1847 at St John Sepulchre, Norwich to William Moore. Mary Ann the daughter of Robert (carpenter) & William (haidresser) the son of James (hairdresser). Both minors & of Ber Street. Winesses Hoarce Baker & Maria Guymer. Registered Norwich District ref 13 421
Death of a Mary Moore aged 47 registerd Norwich District March Quarter 1875 ref 4b 112

1851 census Mary Moore (22 bn Catton) living at Ber Street, St John Sepulchre, Norwich with husband William (24 bn Norwich hairdresser) in the household of her in-laws James Moore (50 bn Harleston hairdresser), Charlotte Moore (46 bn Norwich) & their 7 children. Although shown as children of in-laws, resident are Mary Ann's daughters Maria (3) & Emily (1). Both born Norwich
1861 census Mary Moore (31 bn Old Catton) living at Ber Street, St John Timberhill, Norwich with husband William (34 bn Norwich hairdresser) & children Maria (13) & Emily (11). Both born Norwich & scholars. Also resident 3 lodgers
1871 census Mary Moore (43 bn Old Catton living at Royal Standard, Ber Street, St John Timberhill, Norwich with husband William (44 bn Norwich licensed victualler) & daughter Emily (21 bn Norwich unm milliner). Also resident 1 lodger
1881 census William Moore (54 bn Norwich haircutter wid) living at 9 Ber Street, St John Timberhill, Norwich


EDWARD GUYMER Generation 3

Edward Guymer born 7th October 1832, baptised 14th at Catton (PR 419) the son of Robert Guymer & Mary (Bracey)
Marries Priscilla Dimmick Fareham District June Quarter 1857 ref 2b 711
Death of Priscilla Guymer registered Fareham District March Quarter 1863 ref 2b 340
2nd marriage to Jemima Bacon registered Fareham District September Quarter 1863 ref 2b 774
Death of Edward Guymer aged 56 registered Fareham District March Quarter 1889 ref 2b 364
Death of a Jemima Guymer aged 87 registered Southampton District September Quarter 1913 ref 2c 79

Child of Edward & Priscilla

Mary Ann GuymerBorn 1863. Fareham District Q1 2b 492. Died Fareham District Q2 1863 2b 305

Children of Edward & Emma

Florence GuymerBorn 1865 Catisfield, Hamps. Fareham District Q4 2b 479
Edward GuymerBorn 1865 Catisfield. Fareham District Q4 2b 480. Death registered Fareham Q4 1867 aged 2 2b 316
Edward Robert GuymerBorn 1868 Catisfield. Fareham District Q4 2b 531

1851 census Edward Guymer (18 bn Catton apprentice) living at Wroxham Road, Sprowston with Uncle Wm Paul (40 bn Saxlingham cordwainer), Aunt Emma (37 bn Catton) sister Emma (16 bn Catton scholar) & further nephew of Wm, Robert Sidney (15 bn Costessey apprentice)
1861 census Edward Guymer (28 bn Cotton, Norfolk shoemaker) living at Catisfield, Fareham, Hampshire with wife Priscilla (30 bn Ringwood, Hamps)
1871 census Edward Guymer (38 bn Old Catton cordwainer) living at Catisfield with wife Gemima (39 bn Old Catton) & children Florence (5 bn Catisfield) & Edward (2 bn Catisfield)
1881 Census Edward Guymer (50, shoemaker) living with wife Emma (50) both born Old Batton, Norwich with son Edward (12 bn Catisfield Hamps scholar) at Catisfield, Fareham, Hamps

1881 census Florence Greyniar (16 bn Fareham, Hants serv) living at The Vicarage, Madehurst, Sussex with Vicar of Madehurst, Robert John Shaw & his family
1891 census Florence Guymer (30 bn Catisfield gen serv dom unm) living at 17 Clarendon Road, Portsmouth with Perks family
1891 census Edward Guymer (21 bn Catisfield Private in Foot Guards) in Wellington Barracks, St Margaret & St John the Evangelist, Westminster, London

From Hampshire Telegraph & Sussex Chronicle 11th October 1890 Edward Guymer summonsed with 3 others for disorderly conduct while drunk in High Street, Fareham on Saturday 20th. Magistrate:- "from their attitude in court they were impudent young ruffians. Fined 30/- each or 14 days imprisonment

From Hampshire Records:-
13th August 1883, Apprenticeship indenture: William Houghton (age 17), son of Elizabeth Houghton of Wickham, widow, bound to Edward Guymer of Catisfield, Fareham, boot and shoemaker
29th July 1887, Apprenticeship indenture: David Beer (age 16), son of Elizabeth Beer of Frost Hole, Fareham, widow, bound to Edward Guymer of Catisfield, Fareham, boot and shoemaker


EMMA GUYMER Generation 3

Emma Guymer born 25th December 1833, baptised 18th January 1835 Old Catton (PR463) the daughter of Robert Guymer & Mary (Bracey)
Marries James Thompson. Registered St Faiths District March Quarter 1857 ref 4b 165

1851 census Emma Guymer (16 bn Catton scholar) living at Wroxham Road, Sprowston with Uncle Wm Paul (40 bn Saxlingham cordwainer), Aunt Emma (37 bn Catton) brother Edward Guymer (18 bn Catton apprentice) & further nephew of Wm Robert Sidney (15 bn Costessey apprentice)
1861 census Emma G Thompson (26 marr laundress) & daughter Emma (3) living at Village Road, Sprowston with parents. All born Catton
1881 census Emma Thompson (46 bn Catton wid annuitant) living at Old Palace Road, Heigham with boarder John Sidney (45 bn Costessey unm police sergeant)


EMILY GUYMER Generation 3

Emily Guymer baptised Old Catton 29th August 1837 (PR511) the daughter of Robert Guymer & Mary (Bracey)
Emily Guymer marries Patrick Mahon St Faiths District June Quarter 1858 4b 152

1881 census Emily Mahon (43 bn Catton) living at 57 Orchard Road, East Plumstead, Greenwich with husband Patrick (51 bn Boltinglass, Wicklow, Ireland Sergeant Major Royal Artillery) & children Frederick (18 bn Shorncliffe), Emily M (13 bn Kilkenny), Arthur (8 bn B Subj India), Edith (5 bn B Subj India) & Mary (2 bn B Subj India)
1891 census Emily Mahon (53 bn Catton) living at 1 Mormion Road, Portsea St Jude, Portsmouth with husband Patrick (59 bn Ireland brewer's manager) & daughters Edith F (15) & May G (12). Both born Bombay, India & scholars
1901 census Emily Mahon (63 bn Catton) living at 18 Duncan Road, Southsea St Simon, Portsmouth with husband Patrick (70 bn Ireland + Royal Auxilliary {retired}) & daughter May G (22 bn India, Bombay Assistant Mistress Board School unm)


FRANCES PHOEBE GUYMER Generation 3

Frances Phoebe Guymer baptised 10th July 1844 Catton St Margaret (PR 634), daughter of Robert & Mary Bracy
Married as Phoebe Guymer to William Charlesworth (born c1842 Norwich St Martins, son of William & Mary Ann?) 1st January 1867 at Sprowston St Mary (PR 232), both of full age. Registered St Faiths District March Quarter 1867 Ref 4b/181
Death William Charlesworth aged 36 registered St Faiths District December Quarter 1878 ref 4b 69
A Frances Charlesworth marries John Ramsbottom Norwich District December Quarter 1882 ref 4b 452
Death John Ramsbottom aged 47 registered Norwich District September Quarter 1890 ref 4b 70

Child of Frances & William

Mary Ann CharlesworthBorn c1867 Sprowston

1871 census Phoebe Charlesworth (26 bn Catton) living at Dixons Lane Cottage, Sprowston (next door to father) with husband William (29 bn Norwich gardner), daughter Mary Ann (3 bn Sprowston & servant Sarah Fenick? (16 bn Sprowston
1881 census Frances Charlesworth (36 laundress widow) living at North Walsham Road, Sprowston with daughter Mary Ann (13 apprentice to laundress)
1891 census Frances Ramsbottom (47 grocers shop wid) living at 22 Cowgate Street, Norwich St Pauls with children (step?) Arthur (21 shoemaker) & Laura Alice (16). All born Norwich


ROBERT GUYMER Generation 4

Robert Guymer born 1842 son of Richard Guymer and Mary Ann (Dugdell). Registered St Faith District March Quarter 1842 ref 13/119
Married Elizabeth ????, probably in Ireland
Robert Guymer buried Catton St Margaret 20th September 1906 aged 65 (PR534). Registered St Faiths District September Quarter ref 4b 59

Children of Robert and Elizabeth

Mary Ann (Polly) GuymerBorn c1870 Cork, Ireland (more below)
Robert GuymerBorn 1873 Downham Market. Downham District Q3 4b 339
Caroline GuymerBapt 20th February 1876 Catton (more below)
Elizabeth (Lizzie) GuymerBorn 1879 bapt 2nd March 1882 Catton (PR446). Father lab. Norwich District Q2 4b 111
Frank GuymerBorn c1882 Old Catton
William GuymerBorn 1885 Sprowston. St Faiths District Q3 4b 91

1881 census Robert Guymer (38 bn Norwich Blacksmith) living at Mill Lane, Norwich St Clement with wife Elizabeth (37 bn Ireland) together with children Mary A (11 bn Ireland), Robert (7 bn Downham Market), Caroline (6 bn Norwich) and Elizabeth (2 bn Norwich)
1891 census Robert Guymer (49 bn Old Catton smith's lab) living at Sprowston with wife Elizabeth (48 bn Trednagar, Wales laundress) & children Caroline (16 bn Old Catton dom serv), Elizabeth (10 bn New Catton scholar), Frank (8 bn Old Catton scholar) & William (6 bn Sprowston scholar)
1901 census Robert Guymer (66 bn Old Catton blacksmith) living at Chizworth Road, Catton with wife Elizabeth (61 bn Co Cork Ireland) together with daughter Caroline (28 laundress) and grandson George Guymer (6)

1901 census Frank Guymer (18 born Old Cotton, Norfolk carter on farm) living at Trendishoe, Devon
1901 census Elizabeth Guymer (21 born Norwich laundress unm) boarding at Harlestone, Northants with Spring family


WILLIAM RICHARD GUYMER Generation 4

William believed to be the son of Richard & Mary Ann (Dugdell), baptised 15th March 1846
Married Mary Jane Juniper, from the Ipswich Journal 3rd April 1874 at Mundesley, Norfolk. William of Lambeth & Mary the eldest daughter of Robert (merchant). Registered Erpingham District June Quarter 1874 ref 4b/97. From 1881 census Mary born Mundesley c1850 which was covered then by Erpingham
Death of Mary J Guymer aged 78 Mutford District June Quarter 1927 4a 1025

Children of William & Mary Jane

Percy Juniper GuymerBorn 1875 (more below)
Frank GuymerBorn 1876 Lowestoft (more below)
Ralph Richard GuymerBapt 8th July 1877 (more below)
Robert William GuymerBorn c1878 Lowestoft (more below)
Mary GuymerBapt 13th June 1881 Lowestoft Circuit Primitive Methodists
Louise GuymerBorn 1883 Lamesley, Suffolk. Mutford District Q2 1883 4a 870
Charles Stanley GuymerBorn 1887 Carlton Colville. Mutford District Q4 1887 4a 897

1881 census William R Guymer (35 born Old Catton builder) living at 18 Clapham Road, Alexandra Terrace Lowestoft together with wife Mary Jane (31 born Mundesley) & children Percy, Frank, Ralph and Robert. Also resident, servant and general domestic Anne E Clarke (18)
1891 census William R Guymer (43 bn Old Catton) living at Cartlon Colville, Suffolk with wife Mary (41 bn Mundesley) & children Frank (14 bn Lamesley), Robert W (11 bn Lamesley), May (9 bn Lamesley) Louise (8 bn Lamesley) & Charles A (3 bn Carlton Colville)
1901 census William R Guymer (55 pork butcher & dealer born Old Catton) living at Lothing Villa, Bridge Road, Oulton with wife Mary (50 born Mundesley) & children Robert W (21 born Lowestoft carter) & Charles S (13 born Carlton Colville)

1901 census Mary Guymer (19 bn Lowestoft governess dom unm) living at Rod Lane, Cartlon Rode, Norfolk with Colman family
1901 census Louise Guymer (18 bn Lowestoft governess school) boarding at The Cottage, Brome, Suffolk with Horsman family

1892 Kellys Directory of Norfolk, Suffolk & Cambs pt 3 (Suffolk):- Richard William Guymer builder of Carlton Colville
1912 Kelly's Directory of Suffolk:- Wm Richard Guymer carman of Oulton Broad & Belvedere Road, Lowestoft

From Ipswich Journal 15th October 1870 plans for three cottages for Mr Guymer North Raglan Street, Lowestoft approved
From Ipswich Journal 29th June 1875 WR Guymer placed tender for works for the enlargement of Lowestoft Hospital
From Ipswich Journal 5th June 1877 W Guymer on jury duty into Coroner's inquest into the alleged murder of three children at Bevan Street, Lowestoft
From Ipswich Journal 20th April 1878 38 & 39 St Johns Road, Lowestoft for sale. Rear yard offices occupied by Mr Guymer & Mr Mingay
From Ipswich Journal 17th April 1880 The tender of Mssrs Guymer & Wilkins of £146 10/- accepted for improvements to Lowestoft Hospital
From Ipswich Journal 25th June 1885 Tender from Mr Guymer of £2,490 for the ercetion of 4 houses Clapham Road/London Road, Lowestoft
From Ipswich Journal 13th April 1886 Mssrs Guymer & Wilkins awarded the contract for construction of Young Men's Christian Association, London Road, Lowestoft
From Ipswich Journal 7th November 1896 William Guymer


ELIZABETH GUYMER Generation 4

Elizabeth Guymer baptised 2nd April 1854 (PR371) Little Plumstead. Registered Blofield District Q1 4b 185
Elizabeth Guymer marries at Blofield 25th December 1878, Elizabeth (26) the daughter of George (lab) to Arthur Hilling (24 bricklayer's lab) the son of George (lab) following banns read at Blofield on 8/15/22 December 1878. Witnesses Catherine Waters & William Henry Codling. Both of Blofield at time of marriage. Registered Blofield District December Quarter 1878 ref 4b 78

1871 census Elizabeth Guymer (17 serv unm) & brother Henry Guymer (15 scholar) both born Little Plumstead & living in Lingwood Workhouse
1881 census Elzbth Hilling (29 bn Little Plumstead) living at 16 Mill Road, Blofield with husband Arthur (26 bn Blofield ag lab) & daughter Mary A (9 months bn Blofield)
1891 census Elizabeth Hilling (39 bn Plumstead Parva) living at 15 Heath Road, Blofield with husband Arthur (39 bn Blofield agricultural) & daughters Mary (10) & Alice (8). Both born Blofield & scholars
1901 census Elizabeth Hilling (50 bn Plumstead) living at 23 Fishergate, Norwich St Edmunds with husband Arthur (50 bn Blofield bricklayer's lab) & daughters Mary (20 silk factory hand) & Alice (17). Both born Blofield


HENRY GUYMER Generation 4

Henry Guymer baptised 5th October 1856 Little Plumstead (PR392) the son of George & Keziah ???. Registered Blofield District September Quarter ref 4b 160
Henry marries aged 26 lab at Blofield 6th April 1886 to Elizabeth MatthewsWhite. Following banns read at Blofield 7/14/21 March 1886. Registered Blofield District June Quarter 1886 ref 4b 337

Children of Henry & Elizabeth, all events Blofield

Ethel GuymerBorn c1893 Lydia Ethel Blofield District Q2 1893 4b 215
Mary Ann GuymerBorn 1896. Blofield District Q2 4b 211

1871 census Henry Guymer (15 scholar) living in Lingwood Workhouse with sister Elizabeth (17 serv unm), both born Little Plumstead
1891 census Henry Guymer (32 bn Plumstead Parva ag lab) living at 8 Heath road Blofield with wife Elizabeth (26 bn Blofield)
1901 census John Guymer (49 bn Plumstead ag lab) living at The Heath, Blofield with wife Elizabeth (33 bn Blofield) & children Ethel (8) & Mary Ann (4), both born Blofield


RICHARD GUYMER 4th Generation

Richard Guymer, son of William Guymer & Rebecca (Mitson), born 22nd November 1837 in Sprowston, NorfOlk. Baptised 21st February 1841 at Catton St Margarets. Father a carpenter
Married Matilda Dix in St Faiths District December Quarter 1858 ref 4b 253. Matilda born Stoke Holy Cross, Norfolk in 1833 the daughter of William & Lucy Hovel

Children of Richard & Matilda

Richenda Lucy GuymerBapt 2nd May 1861 (more below)
Ann Rebecca GuymerBorn Catton 23rd July 1863 (more below)
Sophia Matilda GuymerBorn 26th October 1865 Catton (more below)
William GuymerBorn Norwich c1873

The transcript of the PRs has a baptism of Richard & Lucy on 2nd May 1861 on the same entry. Could they be twins or a joint baptism with one being born earlier or just a mis-transcription? I can find no entries in civil registration of a birth or death of a Richard

1861 census Richard Guymer (23 bn Sprowston carpenter) living at 2 Church Street, Catton with wife Matilda (26 bn Stoke Holy Cross) & daughter Richenda L (3 months bn Catton) & lodger Miles Allison (24 bn Taverham carpenter)
1871 census Richard Guymer (34 carpenter) living at Willington Terrace, Norwich St John de Sepulchre with wife Matilda (35) & children Lucy (10), Anna (7) & Sophia (5). All born Catton & all children scholars. Also resident lodger Charles Wells (14 bn Coltishall millers app)
1881 census Richard Guymer (44 born Catton carpenter) living with wife Matilda (48 born Stoke) at Mill Street, Lakenham, Norfolk & children. Lucy (20 bn Catton paper bag maker), Anna (17 bn Catton u/e), Sophia (15 bn Catton school teacher) & William (8 bn Norwich scholar)
1891 census Richard Guymer (53 bn Norwich carpenter) living 12 Cyprus Street, Lakenham with wife Matilda (55 bn Stoke Holy Cross) & son William M (18 bn Norwich gen lab)
1901 cenus Matilda Gaymer (70 bn Stoke) living in Norwich


MARY ANN GUYMER Generation 5

Mary Ann Guymer born c1870 Cork, Ireland the daughter of Robert & Elizabeth ????
Married Edmund Henry Starling 25th December 1888 at Catton. Registered Norwich District 1888 ref 4b 320
Known as Polly by the family
Death of a Henry Edmond Starling aged 37 registered St Faiths District June Quarter 1900 ref 4b 73

1881 census Mary A Guymer (11 bn Ireland scholar) living with parents & siblings at Mill Lane, Norwich St Clement
1891 census Mary Starling (21 bn Cork, Ireland laundress) living at Black Horse Opening, Sprowston with husband Henry Edmund (27 bn New Catton shoe maker) & son Francis Edmund (2 bn Sprowston)
1901 census Mary Starling (31 bn Cork, Ireland laundress wid) living at Black Horse Opening, Sprowston with children Francis Edmund (11), Alice Louisa (9), Arthur Herbert (6), Maud (5), Henry Edmund (3) & Elizabeth Hannah (1). All children born Sprowston


CAROLINE GUYMER Generation 5

Caroline (Cary) Guymer baptised 20th February 1876 Catton St Margaret (PR342) the daughter of Robert & Elizabeth ???? . At baptism mother named as Eliza , father a lab. Registered St Faiths District September Quarter 1874 ref 4b 96
Known as Cary by the family

Children of Caroline & ????

George Cecil GuymerBapt 11th July 1894 Catton (PR772). St Faiths District Q3 1894 4b 97
Maud Ethel GuymerBorn 25th October 1901, Bapt 5th February 1903 Sprowston St Cuthbert
Bessie Edith GuymerBorn 26th November 1902, Bapt 5th February 1903 Sprowston St Cuthbert


PERCY JUNIPER GUYMER Generation 5

Born 1875 Kennington, London the son of William Richard & Mary Jane (Juniper). Birth registered Lambeth District March Quarter ref 1d 358
Percy Juniper Guymer married Caroline Mary Francis Malton District (Yorkshire) December Quarter 1897 ref 9d 865
Birth registered Hugh Percy F Guymer Scarborough District December Quarter 1907 ref 9d 367
Monument inscription at St Michaels Church, Oulton, Lowestoft:-
Percy Juniper Guymer who fell asleep at "Anstruther" March 4th 1911 age 36. Also his wife Caroline Mary Frances and to the memory of their only son Hugh Percy Francis L.A.C. R.A.F. killed by enemy action on the Lancastria at St. Nazaire, June 17th 1940. Interred at the cemetary for English airman at St Trojan Charente Inferieure, France, July 14th 1940
(For more information on the sinking of HMT Lancastria, a troopship evacuating BEF from France click here )

Death of Percy Juniper Guymer (fish buyer) registered Anstruther District, Fife (ref 4) husband of Caroline Mary Francis & son of William Richard (carting agent) & Jane (nee Juniper). Died 4th March 1911 aged 36 at Shore Street, Anstruther Easter of cardiac ??? incompetence dilatation
In the Downham Gazette Newspaper dated 7th March 1914 - In Memoriam GUYMER - In loving memory of Percy Juniper, The eldest and dearly loved son of Richard and Mary J Guymer who died at Anstruther, March 4 1911

Child of Percy & Caroline

Hugh Percy F GuymerBorn 1907 Scarborough District Q4 9d 367

Hugh Percy Francis Guymer married Kathleen Maud Broughton. Registered Nottingham District June Quarter 1939 ref 7b 817
From Commonwealth War Graves Hugh Percy Francis Guymer Leading Aircraftsmen 624110 98 Sqdn, Royal Air Force died 17th June 1940 aged 33 son of Percy Juniper & Caroline Mary and husband of Kathleen Maud of Linby, Nottinghamshire. Buried St Trojan-Les-Bains Communal Cemetary, Ile D'Oleron

1891 census Percy Guymer (17 bn Carlton Colville, Suffolk fish agent) boarding at Picton Street, Llanstadwell, Pembrokeshire with Jones family
1901 census Percy J Guymer (26 bn London, Middlesex wholsale retail fish, game & poultry salesman) living at 9 Garibaldi Street, Bradford, Yorks with wife Caroline M (29 bn Scarborough)


FRANK GUYMER Generation 5

Frank Guymer born 1876 at Lowestoft, Suffolk the son of William Richard & Mary Jane (Juniper). Registered Mutford District June Quarter 1876 4a 803
Marries Florence Mary Rendell registered Kensington District December Quarter 1900 ref 1a 253
From The London Gazettte 7th October 1958 Frank Guymer, retired grain merchant, dies 15th June 1958 at 9 Colneis Rd, Felixstowe. Solicitors Frank Taylor, Nightingale & Baker, Putney, London

Known children of Frank & Florence

Ronald Frank GuymerBorn 7th June 1901. Fulham District Q2 1a 374
Ernest William Rendall GuymerBorn 18th May 1907. Brentford District Q2 3a 167
Maurice Juniper GuymerBorn 29th August 1914

1901 census Frank Guymer (24 born Lowestoft wholseale corn & flour merchant) living in Fulham, London with wife Florence Mary (23 born South Kensington)

1904 London County Suburbs part 1:- Frank Guymer living 54 Bradbourne Street, Fulham SW
1905 Post Office London County Suburbs Directory part 1:- Frank Guymer living 54 Bradbourne Street, New Kings Road, Fulham SW
1914 Kellys Directory of Middlesex:- a F Guymer living 14 Sutherland Road, Ealing W

Record of Old Westminster 1927 Vol 1 & 2 {This refers to Westminister school}
Ernest William Rendell Guymer brother of Ronald Frank (b May 18 1907) adm 23/09/1920, left July 1925 (vol 1)
Ronald Frank Guymer son of Frank of Mount Park Road, Ealing, Middlesex (b 7th June 1901) adm 20/04/1915 left July 1919 Trin Coll Camb matric Michaelmas 1919 B.A. 1922 (vol 1)
Maurice Juniper Guymer brother of Ronald Frank (b 29th August 1914) adm 20/09/1927 (vol 2)
1959-1960 Maurice J Guymer Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
From orbituary in The London Times death of Maurice Juniper Guymer OBE 26th January 1985 aged 70

From The London Gazette 23rd May 1939, Ronald Frank Guymer MD (late Cadet Corpl Westminster Sch Contgt Jun Div O.T.C.) to be Lt Royal Army Medical Corp 1st April 1939
From The London Gazette 24th February 1950 Royla Army Medical Corp, Maj (acting Col) R F Guymer MD (87644) to be Col 11th April 1949
From The London Gazette 4th March 1955 Col R F Guymer TD MD (87644) ceases to to belong to the TA Res of Officers 29th January 1955 retaining the hon rank of Lt-Col
From The London Gazette 27th October 1939 Chaplain's Branch (RAF?) The Rev Ernest William Rendell Guymer BA (75349)
From The London Gazette 22nd July 1960 The Rev Ernest William Rendall Guymer apponted to the Rectory of the Parish of St Martin
From The London Gazette 17th November 1961 The Rev Ernest William Rendall Guymer resigns from the Rectory of the Parish of St Martin, Island of Jersey

From New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957:- Ronald F Guymer, aged 48 arrived in New York 28th April 1950 from Southampton aboard the "SS America". Destination, Rockefeller Foundation, NY
21st February 1958. In a letter to The Times, Dr R F Guymer address given as 71 Lombard Street, London EC3 {address of Lloyds' Bank head office}
From Moravia New York Rebublican Register Dr R F Guymer mentioned as expert on British industrial health
Obituary in The Times 19th September 1977
Dr Ronald Frank Guymer who died on September 15, quietly but effectively played a leading role in the development of industrial health in the post 1945 years. For many years chief medical officer to Lloyds Bank, he was well known and appreciated in the City and banking circles, and was a Fellow of and much appreciated lecturer of Bankers.
A Cambridge graduate who took his clinical training in St Thomas's Hospital, he in due course became lecturer in industrial diseases at his old hospital and at St Bartholomew's Hospital, as well as the Royal Army Medical College, Millbank. This last appointment he particularly appreciated, having been a keen territorial all his life, ending up as a colonel and being awarded the TD.
At different times he served on the World Health Organisation international committee on joint medical services, the University of London public health engineering advisory committee, and the International Commission on Occupational Health, thus demonstrating not only his versatility and the scope of his wide interests in medicine, but also the international reputation he had achieved in his special field. A gift for getting on with people, combined with an attractive personality, made him an ideal committee man, with a shrewd mind that could quickly penetrate to the root of a problem.
He is survived by his wife, Dr Lesley Bidsrup, whom he marreid in 1952 and who was well known in the field of industrial medicine


RALPH RICHARD GUYMER Generation 5

Ralph Richard Guymer baptised 8th July 1877 Lowestoft Circuit Primitive Methodists the son of William Richard & Mary Jane (Juniper)
Marries Ada Elise Cooper 24th December 1905 at Exning, Suffolk (PR 137). Ralph aged 28 (journeyman butcher) son of William Richard (independant gentleman) & Ada aged 27 (milliner) the daughter of George (painter). Ralph of Newmarket St Mary & Ada OTP. Witnesses Robert William Guymer, John Coooper, Georgina C?? & P Loremer. Registered Newmarket District December Quarter 1905 ref 3b 1152

1901 census Ralph Guymer (23 born Lowestoft journeyman butcher) living in Harwich, Essex


ROBERT WILLIAM GUYMER Generation 5

Robert William Guymer born c1878 Lowestoft, the son of William Richard & Mary Jane (Juniper)
Marries Beatrice Maud Watling. Registered Mitford District March Quarter 1908 ref 4b 437
Robert William buried Oulton St Michael churchard, Lowestoft 4th May 1845 aged 65
Beatrice Maud buried Oulton St Michael churchard, Lowestoft 18th October 1966 aged 82

Known children of Robert & Beatrice

Philip R GuymerBorn 1914 Mutford District Q4 4a 2029
Peter C GuymerBorn 1917 Mutford District Q4 4a 1468

From The London Gazette 16th October 1979 & 28th February 1982 Winding up meeting at Surrey Street Chambers, Lowestoft on 9th June 1982 of R W Guymer & Sons Ltd (Investment Comapny) of Moat farm, Kessingland


LUCY GUYMER 5th Generation

Lucy Guymer baptised 2nd May 1861 Cattton St Margaret (PR124), daughter of Richard Guymer (lab) and Matilda (Dix). Registered as Richenda Lucy St Faiths District March Quarter 1861 ref 4b 101
Married Charles Morley Norwich District December Quarter 1882 ref 4b 451
Death of a Charles Morley aged 37 registered Mutford District March Quarter 1899 ref 4a 642

Children of Lucy and Charles

Mabel Florence MorleyBorn 13th February 1892, married Frederick James Tite 8th December 1923 at Ipswich. Died 31st March 1980, Norwich
Beatrice Richenda MorleyBorn c1884 Norwich. Married Edward Tunbridge
Lucy Salisbury MorleyBorn c1885 Norwich. Married Charles Simmons
Harry MorleyBorn c1887 Norwich
Charles MorleyBorn c1889 Lowestoft. Married Dorothy Linley
Dorothy MorleyMarried Arthur Chenery
Barbara MorleyBorn c1897 Lowestoft. Married Stanley Rose
Richard MorleyBorn c1899 Lowestoft. Married Hilda ????

1881 census Lucy Guymer (20 bn Catton paper bag maker) living with parents at Mill Street, Lakenham, Norfolk
1901 census Lucy Morley (40 bn Old Catton widow) living with mother Matilda Gaymer (70 widow born Norwich Stoke) and children Beatrice (17 bn Norwich sack maker), Lucy (16 bn Norwich corn+), Harry (14 bn Norwich mustard packer), Charles (12 bn Lowestoft), Barbara (4 bn Lowestoft) & Richard (2 bn Lowestoft)


ANN REBECCA GUYMER Generation 5

Ann Rebecca Guymer born Catton 23rd July 1863, baptised 11th November 1874 St John de Sepulchre, Norwich the daughter of Richard & Matilda (Dix)
Marries as Annie Rebecca to Frank Dunmore 4th December 1886 at Lakenham St Mark. Annie (21, of 12 Cyprus Street) daughter of Richard (carpenter) & Frank (23 plumber, of St Benedicts) son of Robert (deceased corn merchant). Witnesses Richard & Sophia Matilda Guymer. Registered Norwich District December Quarter 1886 ref 4b 314

1881 census Anna Guymer (17 bn Catton u/e) living with parents at Mill Street, Lakenham, Norfolk
1891 census Annie Dunmore (27 bn Norwich) living at 2 St Johns Road, Prittlewell, Essex with husband Frank (25 bn Norwich plumber) & children Lillian (3 bn Norwich), Nelly M (1 bn Southend) & Frank H (14 days bn Southend)
1901 census Annie Dunmore (37 bn Norwich) living at 2 St Johns Road, Prittlewell, Essex with husband Frank (35 bn Norwich plumber) & children Lily (13 bn Norwich), Nellie (11), Frank (10), Harry (9), Iris (8), Gladys (6), Winifred (2) & Ida (5 months). Rest of children born Southend-on-sea, Essex


SOPHIA MATILDA GUYMER Generation 5

Sophia Matilda Guymer born 26th October 1865 Catton the daughter of Richard & Matilda (Dix). Baptised 11th November 1874 St John de Sepulchre Norwich (IGI)
Marries Harry James Freeman Norwich District March Quarter 1887 ref 4b 216

1881 census Sophia Guymer (15 bn Catton school teacher) living with parents at Mill Street, Lakenham, Norfolk
1891 census Sophia Matilda Freeman (25 bn Old Catton) living at Constitution Place, Sprowston with husband Harry James (23 bn Norwich certificated school master) & children Lily Alice (3) & Wallace Cedric (?). Both born Sprowston
1901 census Sophia Freeman (35 bn Old Catton school mistress) living at Cringleford, Norfolk with husband Harry (35 bn St Clements, Norfolk school master) & children Lily (13) & Wallace (10) both born Sprowston


Catton events to which I can't find a definate link

Burial 25th July 1821 Lucy Guymer infant
Burial 15th November 1827 Eliza Guymer aged 1
Burial 27 Mar 1836 Sarah Guymer aged 73 (PR334)
Burial 28 Jul 1877 Elizabeth Guymer aged 89. (Elizabeth Snowly?)
Death of a Richard Guymer St Faiths Q1 1840 13 84

IGI has a birth of a William Guymer 1797 Catton, marrying an Elizabeth c1818 Catton

From Morning Chronicle 18th September 1837 Gymer mentioned at inquest into the shooting of a WG Moore by a gentleman in a gig near the George & Dragon, Catton
From Ipswich Journal 13th January 1888 Lowestoft County Court WT Smith (Oulton) v R Guymer. Claim for value of fixtures. Judgement given to the plaintiff
1888 Kelly's Directory. Mrs Guymer of Old Catton, Norwich. Court Directory List
1892 Kellys Directory of Norfolk, Suffolk & Cambs part 2 (Norfolk) Mrs Guymer living at Grove Road, Catton
1896 & 1904 Kelly's Directory of Norfolk. A Miss Guymer living at "The Ivys" Catton

1841 census Maria Guymer (15 bn Norfolk) living at Hall, Catton
1841 census Lydia Guymer (21 bn Catton unm housemaid)


And from nearby Horsham St Faiths

1841 census Edmund Gimer (75 ag lab) living Bill Street with Frances Spanton (20)
Burial Edward Guymer aged 73 of The Poor House 30th October 1844 Horsham St Faiths. Death Edward Guymer registered St Faiths District Q4 1844 ref 13 80


Reasearcher into the Hipper name in Catton Chris Haines

Map of St Faiths Registration District 1836

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