THE MARTHAM GUYMERS

WILLIAM GYMER

A William Gimer marries Joane Church 29th September 1667 at Filby, Norfolk
16 Jan 1683 E & W Flegg Hundreds Muster Roll Scrwtby cum Ormsyes Will Guymer for Mr Lombe & the Widd. Jeerson
16 Aug 1684. Burial of Willyoame Gymer at Martham.
1684 Norfolk Genealogy Vol 16 Index to Probate (DCN/73/1/47). William Guymer, husbandsman, Martham. Following an administration bond dated 25th August 1684 an inventory on William's goods and chattles were valued at £68 4s 9d (NRO reel MF/X/31/15)

Possible Children of William. Events Martham unless stated

Thomas GuymoreBapt 27th February 1676 at Ormesby St Margaret, son of Wm & Joane
Mary GymerBapt 8th June 1679, daughter of William & Joan. Burial 24th June 1679
Suesan GymerBapt 13th September 1683, daughter of Willyoume. Burial Susana Guymer 11th August 1693 daughter of William
Willyoume GymerBapt 13th September 1683


BENJAMIN GYMER

From IGI born c1674
Married 8th April 1700 to Alice Crane at Martham. Nothing known about Alice

Children of Benjamin & Alice

Benjamin GymerBorn 14th May 1702, bapt 16th, buried 29th September 1702
Benjamin GymerBorn 25th October 1703, bapt 11th November, buried 5th March 1704
Thomas GymerBuried March 1708
Mary GymerBorn 2nd April, bapt, 17th, buried 19th September 1706
Elizabeth GymerBorn & bapt 26th February 1708, buried March 1708
Elizabeth GymerBapt 26th October 1713

No direct link as yet to Thomas below due to gap in Martham PR's but working on it!


THOMAS GUIMER Generation 1.

Born c1727 Married Mary Margeson (daughter of John and Elizabeth) 19th October 1773 at Hemsby
Thomas buried Martham 12 February 1799 aged 52

Children of Thomas & Mary

Susannah GuimerBaptised 5th June 1785 Martham, aged 12 (more below)
Mary GymerBapt 14th August 1774 Hemsby died 17th October 1783 Martham
Thomas GymerBapt 31st December 1775 Hemsby (for more on Thomas & his descendants see the Strumpshaw page)
Richard GuimerBaptised 5th June 1785 Martham (more below)
Ann GuimerBaptised 5th June 1785 Martham
Sarah GimerBorn c1778, bapt 30th July 1780, buried 16th May 1794 aged 16
Robert GimerBaptised 18th January 1794, died 18th May 1795
Simon GymerBuried 16th December 1787


SUSANNAH GYMER Generation 2

Born c1773 daughter of Thomas Gimer & Mary Margeson
Baptised 5th June 1785 at Martham aged 12 in a family job lot
Married 18th August 1799 to John Bultitude
Susannah died 24th February 1847 Martham

Children of John Bultitude & Susannah Gymer, all events Martham

John GymerBorn c1794 (more below)
Mary GymerBapt privately 14th July 1799 base born daughter of Johnson & Susannah
Elizabeth BultitudeBorn & baptised 7th September 1800
Sarah BultitudeBorn 22nd February 1802, baptised 23rd
Mary BultitudeBorn 18th December 1803 , baptised 20th
Ann BultitudeBorn & baptised 22nd September 1805
Hannah BultitudeBorn 14th November 1807 baptised 15th
Richard BultitudeBorn 17th March 1809 baptised 19th. Marries Susan Howard 1st February 1831
Rebecca BultitudeBorn 26th July 1811, baptised 28th
Robert BultitudeBorn 1814
Rebecca BultitudeBorn 1817
Patience BultitudeBorn 1819
Sarah Ann BultitudeBorn 1821
William BultitudeBorn 1827

1841 census John Bultitude (60 ag lab) living at Black Street, Martham with Susan (50), Elizabeth (35) & William (14)


RICHARD GUIMER Generation 2

Richard Guimer baptised 5th June 1785 Martham ths son of Thomas Gimer & Mary Margeson
Marries Sarah ????
Richard Guymer (of Wroxham) buried Martham aged 54 6th February 1840 (PR463). Will of Richard Gymer, carpenter of Wroxham written 7th January 1840, proved 28th July 1840. At Norwich Record Office MF489 No 148 page 381. Mentions wife Sarah


JOHN GUYMER Generation 3

Born approx 1794 (from age at death), son of John Bultitude & Susnnah Guymer
Married 1st September 1825 Hannah Futter at Martham, St Mary. Witnesses Wm Futter & Sarah Bultitude. Banns read at Martham (PR 11) 31st July & 7/14th August 1825
John Guymer died aged 86 (farm labourer) 3rd February 1880 at Potwick, decay of nature. Informant E. George of Postwick

Children of John & Hannah (Futter). All events at Martham

Elizabeth GymerBorn c1825 (more below)
John Futter GuymerBorn c1827 (more below)
Richard GymerBorn c1829 (more below)
Thomas GymerBorn c1832 (more below)
Stephen GymerBorn 1833 (probably baptised 29th December 1833 but name recorded as John Futter, again). Buried aged 18 27th May 1851 Flegg District Q2 1851
William GymerBapt 18th October 1835

1st wife Hannah buried 26th February 1836 at Martham aged 31

Married as John Guymer 30th May 1838 to Hannah Adams at Martham, St Mary. Both of full age. John Guymer widower & labourer, Hannah spinster. John son of John Bultitude, Hannah daughter of William Adams. Both fathers labourers. Witnesses Christmas & Mary Ann Green. Banns read Martham (PR 94) 29th April & 6/13th May 1938. {There is a further entry for reading of banns for this couple, crossed out, (PR 89) for 15/22/29th October 1837}

Children of John & Hannah Adams. All events at Martham

James GymerBorn c1838 (more below
Anne GymerBorn c1840 (more below
Emily Gymer Born 13th July 1842 (more below)
George GymerBorn c1845 (more below)
Harriet GuymerBorn 1847 Registered Flegg Q2 ref 13 117. Buried 16th October 1858 aged 11 (PR5)
Samuel GymerBorn 1849 (more below)

1841 census John Guymer (40 ag lab) living at Martham with wife Hannah (25) & children Elizabeth (16), John (14), Richard (12), Thomas (9), Stephen (8), William (6), James (3) & Ann (1). All born Norfolk
1851 census John Guymer (50 ag lab) living at Cess, Martham with wife Hannah (37) & children Richard (21), Thomas (20), Stephen (18), William (16), James (13), Anne (11), Emily (9), George (6), Harriet (4) & Samuel (2). All born Martham. Richard, Thomas, Stephen, William & James ag labs
1861 census John Guymer (60 ag lab) living at Cess, Martham with wife Hannah & children George (16) & Samuel (12)
1871 census John Gymer (72 ag lab) living at Cess, Martham with wife Hannah (55) & son Samuel (22 fisherman). All born Martham
1881 census Hannah Guymer, widow, living at Lingwood work house. No record of John or Hannah in Blofield Union from minutes that are available Oct 1873 to Sept 1879


ELIZABETH (Betsy) GUYMER Generation 4

Baptised 31st December 1825 at Martham, daughter of John Gymer & Hannah (Futter)
Married Robert John Woodhouse at Hemsby 12th January 1854 (PR 93). Elizabeth the daughter of John (lab) & Robert (fisherman) son of Joseph (lab). BOTP. Witnesses James Hall & William Turner. Registered Flegg District March Quarter ref 4b 33
Died 19th February 1901, Caister. Registered aged 78 Flegg District March Quarter ref 4b 26

Children of Elizabeth & Robert (all born Hemsby).

Joseph Robert WoodhouseBorn c1857, died 8 October 1857, Hemsby
Elizabeth (Betsy)Born c 1859. Married Robert Saunders
Robert WoodhouseBorn c1859, died 1 January 1860, Hemsby
William John WoodhouseBorn c1863. Married Hannah Elizabeth Gown 5 August 1889.
Joseph WoodhouseBorn c1868. Married Martha Haylett 5 August 1889. Died c1956

1851 census Elizabeth Guymer (25 bn Martham house servant unm) living with the Lang family at Manor House, Blofield
1861 census Elizabeth Woodhouse (33 bn Martham) living at Hemsby with husband Richard (35 bn Hemsby ag lab) & daughter Elizabeth (2) bn Hemsby
1871 census Elizabeth Woodhouse (46 bn Martham washwoman) living at Back Street, Hemsby with children Betsey (12), William (6) & Joseph (5). All children born Hemsby & scholars. Richard shown as being absent at sea
1881 census Elizabeth Woodhouse (59 bn Martham fisherman's wife) living at Beach Road, Caister with daughter Betsy (22 bn Hemsby) and 5 month old granddaughter Annie E Woodhouse
1891 census Elizabeth Woodhouse (68 bn Martham) living at Denes Road, Caister with husband Robert (63 bn Hemsby farm lab) & granddaughter Annie (10 bn Caister)


JOHN FUTTER GUYMER Generation 4

Baptised 1st January 1828 at Martham, son of John Guymer & Hannah (Futter)
Married 28th April 1850 at Martham (PR 86) to Sarah Dyball of West Somerton, John son of John (lab) & Sarah daughter of Humphrey (farmer) & Christianna. Witnesses William Bultititude & Mary Ann Coleby. Both of full age & of Martham. Banns read at Martham 10/17/24th February 1850 (PR 171)
John died 15th February 1912 at Martham. Buried at Martham 20th February 1912 (PR168). Monument Inscription at Martham, John Gymer husband of Sarah died 15th February 1912 aged 84 years. Registered Flegg District March Quarter ref 4b 72
Monument Inscription at Martham. Blanch Gymer daughter of John & Sarah. Born 30th January, died 15th June 1888
Sarah Gymer buried aged 79 at Martham 17th December 1908 (PR 117). Registered Flegg District December Quarter 1908 ref 4b 25

Children of John & Sarah

Elizabeth GuymerBorn c1850. 1851 census aged 2, no trace after that
Elijah GuymerBorn c1855 (more below)
Eliza GuymerBorn c1857 (more below)
Blanche GuymerBorn 30th January 1859, died 15th June 1888 aged 29, Flegg Q2 1850 4b 23. {shown as buried 20th January 1888 (PR493)}
William GuymerBorn 1862 (more below)
Humphrey GymerBorn 1865 (more below)
Emma Martha GuymerBorn 27th July 1866, baptised 30th July 1867 (PR754), buried 9th August 1867 Martham aged 1, death registered as Gymer Flegg District Q3 ref 4b 30
George WalterBorn 1871 (more below)
John HenryBorn 1874 (more below)

1841 census John Guymer (14) living with parents in Martham
1851 census John Gymer (23 lab bn Martham) living at Hall Lane, Martham with wife Sarah (22 bn Somerton) & daughter Eliz (2 bn Martham)
1861 census John Guymer (33 ag lab) living at Black Street, Martham with wife Sarah (27) & children Elija (5), Eliza (3) & Hannah {Blanche?} (2)
1871 census John Gymer (43 ag lab) living at Damgate, Martham with wife Sarah & children Elijah (16 ag lab), Eliza (14), Blanche (12 scholar), William (9 scholar), Humphrey (7) & Geroge (6). All born Martham
1881 census John Guymer (53 ag lab) living at Damgate, Martham with wife Sarah (52) & children Blanche (22 unm), William (19 ag lab unm), Humphrey (17 ag lab), George W (10 scholar) & John H (7 scholar). All born Martham
1891 census John Gymer (63 ag lab) living at Damgate with wife Sarah, sons George (20 bn Martham ag lab) & Henry (17 bn Martham) & grandaughter Clara (9 bn Freethorpe scholar)
1901 census John Gymer (73 thorn cutter on farm) living at Damgate, Martham with wife Sarah (72) & grandaughter Clara (19, born Freethorpe, teacher at Broad School)


RICHARD GYMER Generation 4

Baptised Richard Gymer 20th December 1829 at Martham, son of John Guymer & Hannah (Futter)
Marries Eliza Beck on 13th June 1876 at St Georges Baptist Chapel, Yarmouth. Richard (40 mariner of 6 Garden Lane, Yarmouth) son of John, & Eliza (27 of Row 119, King Street, Yarmouth) daughter of John. Both single & made their marks. Witnessed by Samuel George & and J.C.L. Newby. Officiated by Samuel Vincent, Minister and registrar Lovewell Blake
Monument Inscription at Martham, Eliza Gymer, wife of Richard died 15th May 1890 aged 37 years. Buried at Martham 18th May 1890 (PR539). Registered Flegg District June Quarter ref 4b 24 (as Guymer)
Monument Inscription at Martham, Richard Gymer died 16th January 1909 aged 79 years. Registered Flegg District March Quarter ref 4b 35. Buried at Martham (PR 120)aged 79. Richard shown as of Rollesby workhouse, formerly of Martham

1841 census Richard Guymer (12 bn Norfolk) living with parents in Martham
1851 census Richard Gymer (21 bn Martham ag lab) living with parents at Cess, Martham
1871 census Richard Gymer (39) married to Susan (40 bn Winbich) with 3 children, Stephen (8), Elizabeth (6) & Sarah (6 mths). All except Susan born Martham
1881 census Richard Gymer (50 ag lab) living at Damgate Road, Martham with wife Eliza (29 bn Caister) & step-children Stephen (10 ag lab) & Sarah (10 scholar) all with surname Coe. All except Eliza born Martham
1891 census Richard Gymer (60 farm lab wid) living at Musters Hurn Road, Martham
1901 census Richard Gymer (72 bn Martham wid gen lab) living at Cess with step son Stephen Coe (38 bn Martham gen lab), his wife Kate & their family

1881 census Elizabeth Guymer (17 domestic servant born Martham) living with the Nichols family at Moregrove Farm, Martham

Records of Savings of the Great Yarmouth Savings Bank:- Richard Gymer of Martham 1857 (NRO cat ref BR 200/3)

It is thought that Richard & Susan in the 1871 census were not married. There is a death of Susan Coe 16th March 1878 at Rollesby Workhouse (aged 47) Flegg District March Quarter 1878 ref 4b 28. This fits in with her age in 1871. There is also a marriage of Elizabeth Coe Flegg District March Quarter 1884 ref 4b 45, although on the 1881 census she is shown as a Guymer. There are no baptisms recorded in the Martham PR's for Stephen, Elizabeth or either Sarah Ann

Following registrations Flegg District:-
Birth Stephen Guymer 29th January 1863 the son of Richard (farm lab) & Susan (formely Coe). Resident in Martham. Registered March Quarter 1863 ref 4b 41
Birth Elizabeth Gymer March Quarter 1865 ref 4b 36. Marries William Turner (as Coe) 2nd January 1884 at Martham. No father named
Birth Sarah Ann Gymer June Quarter 1869 ref 4b 35. Death Sarah Ann Guymer aged 1 September Quarter 1870 ref 4b 27
Birth Sarah Ann Guymer September Quarter 1870 ref 4b 41. Marries John Henry Harman (as Coe) 25th December 1890. No father named. {same day as cousin William & Annie Starkings}. Reg Q4 1890 ref 4b 62
Birth William Coe June Quarter 1872 ref 4a 39. Death William Coe September Quarter 1872 ref 4b 34
Marriage Martham 25th November 1896 (PR 412) of Stephen Coe (35 lab no details of father given) & Kate Beckett (26) daughter of John (fisherman). Both single & of Martham. Witnesses George Myhill & Louisa Sales. Registered Flegg District March Quarter 1896 ref 4b 40


THOMAS GYMER Generation 4

Thomas Gymer baptised 26th February 1832 at Martham, son of John & Hannah (Futter)
Married 30th August 1859 at the Parish Church, Great Yarmouth, Thomas Gymer (26) labourer and bachelor, son of John (lab). Sarah Nichols (26) spinster, daughter of James (lab). Both of Row 97 and both made their, mark. Witnessed by James Gymer and Mary Hannant. Ceremony conducted by Frederick Charles Skey.
Death Thomas Gymer aged 82 Flegg District June Quarter 1915 4b 51
Death of a Sarah Ann Gymer aged 65 Flegg District September 1901 ref 4b 35. Buried at Martham (PR 117) aged 65 (No 35 in new ground) 9th August 1901

Post card of Thomas Gymer. Written on the rear Mr Thomas Gymer Martham Damgate Corner 1914 with name of photographer

1841 census Thomas Guymer (9) living with parents at Martham
1851 census Thomas Guymer (20 ag lab) living with parents at Cess, Martham
1861 census Thomas Gymer (28) married to Sarah (27) living at 20 Damgate Road, Martham with nephew Benjamin Punt (3).
1871 census Thomas Gymer (39 ag lab) living with wife Sarah (37) and lodger William Browne at Cess, Martham
1881 census Thomas Guimer (49 ag lab) living with wife Sarah (48) at Damgate Road, Martham
1891 census Thomas Gymer (60 farm lab) living at Damgate, Martham with wife Sarah (55), servant Mary Ann Hodds (16 dom serv) & grandson Stephen Coe (28 farm lab unm). All born Martham
1901 census Thomas Gymer (70 road lab) living with wife Sarah (66) at Damgate Road, Martham


JAMES GYMER Generation 4

Baptised 1st July 1838 at Martham, son of John Guymer & Hannah (Adams)
Married 17th February 1861 to Elizabeth Bensley at The Parish Church Yarmouth after banns, James Guymer (23 fisherman of Yarmouth) son of John (labourer). Elizabeth (20 of Caister) daughter of Robert (carpenter). Both single & signed. Witnessess William & Mary Vincent. Ceremony conducted by FCS
Death of James Guymer aged 47 registered Newcastle upon Tyne District March Quarter 1887 ref 10b 87
Elizabeth Guymer re-marries to George Jackson Hindmarsh. Registered Newcastle District September Quarter 1897 ref 10b 287

Children of James & Elizabeth

Harriet Elizabeth GuymerBorn 22nd June 1864 Hull (more below)
James William GuymerBorn March 1868 Scarborough (more below)
Emily GuymerBorn 1870 Hull (more below) Registered Sculcoates Q1 9d 143
Walter GuymerBorn 22nd April 1872 Martham (more below)
Hannah GuymerBorn c1876 Newcastle (more below)
John GuymerBorn 1879 Newcastle. Registered Newcastle T Q1 10b 140
Ellen GuymerBorn 22nd March 1881 Great Yarmouth (more below)

5th January 1864 James & Elizabeth Gymer witnesses to marriage of Samuel Gallant & Judith Watson at Martham (PR 185)

1841 census James Guymer (3) living with parents
1851 census James Guymer (13 ag lab) living with parents at Cess, Martham
1861 census James Guymer (23 bn Martham fisherman) living at Caister, Norfolk with wife Elizabeth (19 bn Caister)
1871 census James Gymer (31 bn Martham ag lab) living at Cess, Martham with wife Elizabeth (29 bn Caister) & children Harriet E (6 bn Hull), James W (3 bn Scarborough) & Emily (1 bn Hull)
1881 census James Gummer (41 gen lab) living at 3 Pleasant Place Great Yarmouth with wife Elizabeth (39) & children Harriet E (16), James W (13 scholar), Emily (11 scholar), Walter (9 scholar), Hannah (4), John (2) & Ellen (9 days)
1891 census Elizabeth Guymer (49 bn Caister wid occ ?) living at 37 Fairlees Street, Byker with children Walter (19 bn Martham lab brickyard), Ellen (10 bn Great Yarmouth scholar), Hannah (13 bn Newcastle scholar) & John (11 bn Newcastle scholar)

1901 census John Guymer (22 bn Byker private) at "Alexandra" Portland, Dorset


ANNE GYMER Generation 4

Ann Gymer baptised 3rd May 1840, Martham daughter of John & Hannah (Adams)
Married 30th November 1862 at Great Yarmouth as Ann Gymer, aged 25 spinster daughter of John (labourer) to John South, aged 25, bachelor (groom), son of James (labourer). Both of Row 42. Witnesses William & Mary Ann Sadler. All bar Ann signed. Ceremony conducted by John M Freshfield. Registered Yarmouth District December Quarter ref 4b 24
Death John South aged 43 registered Yarmouth District September Quarter 1879 ref 4b 14

1841 & 1851 census Anne Guymer living with parents at Martham
1861 census Ann Gymer (21 bn Martham cook unm) servant with Haddon family
1871 census Ann South (30 bn Martham) living at Great Yarmouth with husband John (33 bn Carlton Colville, Suffolk corn porter) with children John (7 scholar), James (6 scholar), Walter (2) & unamed daughter (1 week). All born Great Yarmouth
1881 census Ann South (40 wid lodging housekeeper) living at 6 Stanley Terrace Great Yarmouth with children John (17 butcher) James (16 lath render), Walter (12 scholar), Laura (10 scholar), Mary A (5 scholar), Ann E (4 scholar) & Clara (1). All children born Yarmouth. Also resident 4 borders
1891 census Anna South (50 bn Martham wid head) living at North Side 10 Row 74, Great Yarmouth with children Walter (12 butcher), Mary A (15 +weaver), Annie E (13) & Clara (11 scholar). All children born Yarmouth. Also resident 2 borders


EMILY GYMER Generation 4

Emily Gymer born 13th July 1842, baptised at Martham 10th July 1842 (PR 127), daughter of John Guymer (lab) & Hannah Adams
Married Alfred George 15th January 1867 at Repps St Peter (PR 49). Emily daughter of John (lab) & Alfred (lab) son of Edward (lab). Both of full age & OTP. Both made their mark. Witnesses William George, Elizabeth Nichols & Elizabeth Sayer. Registered Flegg District March Quarter 1867 ref 4b 57
Death of Emily George aged 58 registered Blofield District March Quarter 1900 ref 4b 210

Children of Emily Gymer & Alfred George

Alfred J GeorgeBorn c 1865 Gt Yarmouth
Dennis W GeorgeBorn c1868 Repps com Bastwick
Emma GeorgeBorn c1869 Repps com Bastwick
Ann Elizabeth GeorgeBorn c1871 Repps com Bastwick, married Thomas Smalley
Edward J GeorgeBorn c1873 Repps com Bastwick
Arthur R GeorgeBorn c1875 Thorpe next Norwich
Julia A GeorgeBorn c1876 Gt Plumstead
Laura H GeorgeBorn c1879 Postwick
Margaret E GeorgeBorn 1880 Postwick

1851 census Emily Guymer (9) living with parents at Cess, Martham
1871 census Emily George (39 bn Martham) living at Repps cum Bastwick with husband Alfred (39 bn Repps ag lab) & children Alfred (6 bn Yarmouth), Dennis W (3 bn Repps) & Emma (2 bn Repps)
1881 census Emily George (47) living with husband Alfred & 9 children at Church Road, Postwick, Norfolk
1891 census Emily George (48 bn Martham) living at Church Road, Postwick with husband Alfred (60? bn Repps farm lab) & children Dennis (22 bn Repps), Edward (18 bn Repps) & Laura (12 bn Postwick)
1901 census Alfred George (65 general farm lab wid), living at Church Road, Postwick with son Arthur (22 bricklayer) & daughter Laura (22 housekeeper domestic)


GEORGE GYMER Generation 4

George Gymer (from birth cert) April 15th 1845 at Martham, baptised 15th April 1845 at Martham, son of John Guymer & Hannah (Adams)
Married Emily Minns Payne at Martham 6th November 1866 (PR201), George (lab) son of John (lab) & Emily daughter of Thomas (butcher) & Honor (Minns). Witnesses James Green & Anna Durrant. Following banns read at Martham (PR1286) 30th September & 7/14th October 1866. Registered Flegg District December Quarter 1866. Emily born 15th Sept 1849 at Martham
Emily died 1931 Northgate Workhouse, Great Yarmouth

Children of George Gymer & Emily Paine

Harriet GymerBorn c1866 Great Yarmouth (more below)
Leah Emily GymerBorn 1870 Martham (more below)
Honor Amelia GymerBorn 1872 Martham (more below)
George GymerBorn c1874 Newcastle (more below)
Jesse Ann GymerBorn 1876 (more below)
David William GymerBorn 1879 (more below)
Martin Edward GymerBorn c1881 (more below)
Caroline (Gwendoline) GymerBorn c1888. Married Charles Bircham. Had no children

15th January 1867 George Guymer & Mary Ann Dove witness to marriage at Martham of Samuel Christopher Linford & Mary Ann Futter (PR205)

1851 census George Guymer (6) living with parents at Cess, Martham
1861 census George Guymer (16) living with parents at 11 Black Street, Martham
1871 census George Gymer (25 fisherman) married to Emily & 2 children at Cess, Martham
1881 census George Gymer (36 gen lab) married to Emily with 6 children living at 10 Pleasant Place, Great Yarmouth
1891 census George Gymer (46 carter?) living at 46 Yarfield Road with wife Emily & children George (17 bn Newcastle lab), David W (15 bn Yarmouth), Martin E (9 bn Yarmouth) & Caroline M (2 bn Yarmouth)
1901 census Emily Guymer (53 bn Martham) living at 46 Garfield Road, Great Yarmouth with son David (22 bn Yarmouth corporation lab)
1901 census George Guymer (54 bn Great Yarmouth occ ??? own account) living at 34 Stanley Road, Great Yarmouth with Rachel Sharman 38 dom housekeeper wid) & her son Leonard (5). Both born Great Yamrouth {same George?}

1912 Kellys Directory of Norfolk:- George Gymer, secretary National Sick & Burial Association, Martham


SAMUEL GYMER Generation 4

Born 1849, son of John Guymer & Hannah (Adams). Registered Flegg District September Quarter ref 13 125
Death Samuel Guymer aged 30, fisherman 9th November 1880 at Row No. 38 Great Yarmouth. Cause of death given following inquest on 11th, 12th & 15th November 1880 conducted by Deputy Coroner Tolver Waters as accidentally killed through falling down stairs and breaking his neck and rupturing the walls of his heart.

1851 census Samuel Guymer (2) living with parents at Cess, Martham
1861 census Samuel Guymer (12) living with parents at Cess, Martham
1871 census Samuel Guymer (22 fisherman) living with parents at Cess Martham


ELIJAH GUYMER Generation 5

Born c1855 son of John Futter Guymer & Sarah (Dyball)
Married Eliza Hannah Goulder (born 1859) at Holy Trinity , Caister 4th November 1879 (PR 284). Elijah (lab of Martham) son of John (lab) & Eliza (of Caister) daughter of John (lab). Both of FA. witnesses Samuel Rouse & Virtue Goulder. Eliza & Virtue made their marks. Registered Flegg District December Quarter 1879. Banns read at Martham (PR 99) 19/26th October & 2nd Novmeber 1879, Eliza of Caister
Monument inscription at Martham, Elijah Gymer husband of Eliza. Killed 3rd October 1891 aged 37 years


More on Elijah's death from the Yarmouth Mercury

Elijah Gymer aged 37 buried Martham 9th October 1891 (PR555). Registered Flegg District December Quarter ref 4b 31

Eliza Hannah Guymer remarried in Flegg District 1892 June Quarter ref 4b 65 to Walter William Watson

1861 census Elijah (3) with parents at 11 Black Street, Martham
1871 census Elijah (16 ag lab) with parents at Damgate, Martham
1881 census Elijah (25 brickmaker) living at Hamlet of Damgate, Martham with wife Eliza (22). Both born Martham
1891 census Elijah (35 bn Martham farm lab) living at Repps Road, Martham with wife Eliza (31 bn Caister)


ELLEN ELIZA GYMER Generation 5

Eliza Guymer born c1857 Martham the daughter of John Futter Guymer & Sarah (Dyball)
Marries 27th January 1880 at Martham (PR 301) Ellen Eliza 22 daughter of John (lab) to William Richard Rogers 23 fisherman of Winterton son of William (fisherman). Witnesses Elijah & Blanche Gymer, Arthur Hodds & Harriet Honor Key Stone. Banns read Martham (PR 100) 11/18/25th January 1880

1861 & 1871 census Eliza Gymer living with parents at Martham
1881 census Ellen Rogers (23 bn Martham) living at Black Street, Winterton with husband William (24 bn Winterton fisherman) & daughter Ellen (2 months bn Winterton)
1891 census Ellen E Rogers (33 bn Martham) living at 8 High Mill Road, Gorleston South Town with husband William R (34 bn Winterton assistant Supt Prudential Co) & children Ellen M A (10 bn Winterton scholar), Selena (8 bn Winteron scholar), Mary E (6 bn Winterton), Leah M (4 bn Stalham), William (3 bn Stalham) & Alice V (6 months bn Gt Yarmouth) 1901 census Ellen E Rogers (43 bn Martham) living at 93 Stanley Street, Lowestoft St Johns with husband William R (44 bn Winterton insurance agent) & children Ellen M A (20 bn Winterton), Selena (18 bn Winteron), Mary E (16 bn Winterton dressmaker), Leah M (14 bn Stalham milliner), William (12 bn Stalham), Alice V (10 bn Gt Yarmouth), Blanche M (9 bn Gt Yarmouth), & Percy (6 bn Gt Yarmouth). Also resident father-in-law William Rogers (70 bn Somerton widow ret fisherman)


WILLIAM GUYMER Generation 5

Born 1862 Martham, son of John Futter Guymer & Sarah (Dyball). Registered Flegg District June Quarter ref 4b 3
Married Harriet Honor Key Stone of Freethorpe registered Blofield District June Quarter 1883 ref 4b 325. Banns read Martham 11/18/25 March 1883 (PR 128)
Burial Harriet Honor Key Gymer aged 22 at Martham 13th August 1885 (PR 456)
Harriet's death, aged 22, registered Flegg District September Quarter 1885 ref 4b 24. MI Martham Harriet, wife of William died 9th August 1885 aged 23
Married 2nd wife Annie Starkings at Martham 25th December 1890 (PR375). William (28 widow coal carter son of John lab) & Annie (22 daughter of William). Witnesses William & Hannah Myhill following banns at Martham (PR 12) 10/17/21 December 1890. Marriage registered Flegg District December Quarter 1890 ref 4b 62
Death of Ann Mary Gymer aged 30 registered Flegg District December Quarter 1899 ref 4b 32. Burial Ann Mary Gymer aged 30 at Martham(PR 730) 8th December 1899. MI Martham Ann Mary 2nd wife of William died 4th December 1899 aged 3?(could be 30 or 38)
Married 3rd wife Laura Watson nee Harmer (born c1861 East Runton) 25th December 1900 at Martham (PR441), William 38 widow coal carter son of John (lab) & Laura 39 widow daughter of Robert Harmer (lab). Witnesses Walter Harmer & Clara Gymer. Banns read at Martham (PR91) 9/16/23rd December 1900. Registered Flegg District December Quarter 1900 ref 4b 95
Burial of a William Gymer aged 62 at Martham (PR 398) 25th September 1924

Child of William & Harriet Honor

John GymerBorn 3rd March 1885, bapt (priv) 11th March Martham (PR1110). Registered Flegg Q1 ref 4b 43 1884. Buried 6th May 1884 (PR425) 11 weeks. Flegg District Q2 4b 23 aged 0

Children of William Guymer & Ann Mary (Annie) Starkings. William's occupation lab & births & baptisms at Martham

Elijah Morgan GymerBorn 13th October 1891, bapt 20th December (PR1278). Registered Flegg Q4 ref 4b 49. Burial at Martham (PR 621) of Elijah Morgan Gymer of West Somerton aged 43 on 19th May 1938
Arthur Edward GymerBorn 1894. Registered Flegg Q3 ref 4b 46. Burial Arthur Edward 5th May 1941 aged 46 (PR671) of Cess Martham
William GymerBorn 13th November 1896, bapt 6th December (PR1395). Registered Flegg Q4 ref 4b 47

Child of William & Laura. Baptised Martham, William a coal porter

Sydney George GymerBorn 14th December 1901, bapt 12th January 1902 (PR 1537). Flegg Q1 1902 ref 4b 43. Buried 25th January 1902 (PR773) 1 month. Flegg Q1 4b 33 aged 0

1871 census William (9) living with parents at Damgate, Martham
1881 census William (19 ag lab) with parents at Hamlet of Damgate, Martham
1891 census William Gymer (24 coal carter) living at Cess, Martham with wife Ann M (22 bn Martham)
1901 census William Gymer (39 coal carter) living at Cess, Martham with wife Laura (39), stepson Walter Watson (9) & sons Arthur E (6) & William (4) from 2nd marriage

1901 census Elijah Guymer (9 born Martham) living at 14 Staithe End, East Somerton with Uncle & Aunt Noah & Elizabeth Powley (nee Dyball)

Monument inscriptions, Martham:-
Private William Gymer (1st Norfolk Regiment) son of William & Ann Gymer killed in action 21st September 1916 aged 19. Buried British Military Cemetary Grove Town, Meaulte, Somme, France. Grave reference I.H. 14


HUMPHREY GYMER Generation 5

Born 1865 Martham son of John Futter Guymer & Sarah (Dyball). Registered Flegg District June Quarter ref 4b 34
Married Jane Ward. Registered Flegg District March Quarter 1886 ref 4b 65
Monument Inscription Martham. Jane Gymer wife of Humphrey died 7th July 1934 aged 69 years. Buried aged 69 at Martham (PR 571) 26th July 1934
Monument Inscription Martham. Humphrey Gymer died 18th January 1953 aged 88 years

Children of Humphrey & Jane. Humphrey a lab for all baptisms & all baptised Martham where stated

John GymerBorn 1884 (more below)
Alice Kate GymerBorn 4th March 1886 (more below)
Charles GymerBorn 1889 (more below)
Elijah GymerBorn 1893 (more below)
Blanche GymerBorn 14th May 1896, bapt 28th June (PR1389). Flegg Q2 4b 44 as Blanch. Died 5th October 1899 aged 3 buried 10th (PR727) Flegg Q4 4b 31

1871 census Humphrey (7) living with parents at Damgate, Martham
1881 census Humphrey (17 ag lab) living with parents Hamlet of Damgate, Martham
1891 census Humphrey (26 farm lab) living at Damgate, Martham with wife Jane and children Alice K (5) John (5) & Charlie (2). All children born Martham
1901 census Humphrey Gymer (37 gen lab) living at Damgate, Martham with wife Jane (35) & children Alice K (15), John (13), Charles (12) & Elijah (7)

From The Ipswich Journal 18th April 1885 Humphrey Guymer was a witness at the inquest at Martham into the drowning of Robert Moore (merchant). Humphrey had seen the deceased pass in a boat whilst fishing from the bank


GEORGE WALTER GUYMER Generation 5

Born 1871 at Martham, son of John Futter Guymer & Sarah (Dyball). Registered Flegg District March Quarter ref 4b 38
Married Emma Flatt at Martham (PR393) 14th January 1894. George (22 groom & gardener) son of John (lab) & Emma (27) daughter of Joseph (yardman). Witnesses Humphrey & Jane Gymer. Banns read Martham (PR32) 10/17/24th December 1893. Registered at Flegg 1894 March Quarter ref 4b 46a
Monument Inscription at Martham. George Walter Gymer husband of Emma died 10th November 1917 aged 46 years. Death registered Flegg District December Quarter 1917 ref 4b 46

Children of George Walter & Emma. All born & baptised Martham

Elijah George GymerBorn 9th March 1894, bapt 27th May, father groom & gardener (PR1341). Registered Flegg Q3 4b 45
Elsie Edna Blanche GymerBorn 29th November 1898, bapt 6th January 1899, father lab (PR1459). Registered Flegg Q1 1899 ref 4b 47
Emma GymerBorn ?? December 1900, bapt privately 19th March 1901 father lab (PR1517). Registered Flegg Q1 1901 ref 4b 44

Death of Elsie E B Gymer aged 20 Flegg District September Quarter 1919 4b 38
Death of Emma Gymer aged 23 Yarmouth District June Quarter 1924 4b 47. Buried aged 23 at Martham (PR 391) 3rd May 1924

1871 census George Gymer (6?) living with parents at Damgate, Martham
1881 census George W Guymer (10) living with aprents at Hamlet of Damgate, Martham
1891 census George Gymer (20, ag lab) living with parents at Damgate, Martham
1901 census George Gymer (30 railway signal fitter) living at White Street, Martham with wife Emma (31 born Moulton, Norfolk) & children Elijah (7), Elsie (2) & Emma (4 months)

Elijah George Gymer of White Streeet, Martham enlisted at age 22 into the Forage Dept Army Services Corp 15th March 1916. Regiment no. 28074


JOHN HENRY GYMER Generation 5

John Henry Gymer born 1874 the son of John Futter Guymner and Sarah (Dyball). Registered Flegg District March Quarter ref 4b 37
Married at Winterton as Henry John Gymer 23rd February 1896 (PR 306). John (21 lab of Martham) son of John (lab) & Georgiana Rudd (20 of Winterton) daughter of James (beachman). Both single. Witnesses Walter Rudd & Susannah Green. Rector Arthur Green (PR306). Banns read at Martham (PR 52) 5/12/19th January 1895, Georgianna Green Rudd of Winterton. Registered Flegg District March Quarter ref 4b 45
Both buried Magdalen Cemetary, Gorleston

Children of John Henry & Georgiana, both born Winterton

James John GymerBorn 1896. Registered Flegg Q1 ref 4b 43. Died 30th September 1916 Private 19674 9th Btn, Norfolk Regiment. Buried Grove Town Cemetary, Meaulte, Somme, France. Grave Ref I.K.29
Lily May GymerBorn 1898. Registered Yarmouth ref 4b 28 Had son Ernest but died in child birth. Buried Magdalen Cemetary, Gorleston. Ernest married Joan ??
Henry Leonard GymerBorn 27th July 1902. (more below)

1901 census Henry John Gymer (27 bn Martham bricklayers lab) living at 66 Anson Road, Gorleston with wife Georgiana (25 bn Winterton) and children James John (4 bn winterton) & Lily May (2 bn Great Yarmouth)


HARRIET ELIZABETH GUYMER Generation 5

Harriet Elizabeth Guymer born 22nd June 1864 Hull, baptised 12th May 1972 (PR 848) the daughter of James (fisherman) & Elizabeth (Bensley). Registered Sculcoates Q3 9d 149
Married 24th February 1886 St Nicholas, Great Yarmouth (PR 44) to Thomas Benjamin Spanton. Harriet (21 of Row 28) daughter of James (lab) & Thomnas (21 fisherman of Caister Road). No father recorded. Witnesses Abraham Tidman & Emma M A Hannant. Registered Yarmouth District ref 4b 27

1891 census Harriet Spanton (26 born Hull) living at Main Street, Wallsend, Northumberland with Husband Thomas (26 bn Yarmouth shipyard lab) & son John (2 months bn Wallsend)
1901 census Harriet Spanton (35 born Hull head wid) living at 74 Stephenson Road, Willington Quay, Northumberland with children John (10), Hannah (5) & William (2). All children born Willington Quay


JAMES WILLIAM GUYMER Generation 5

James William Guymer Born ?? March 1868 Scarborough, Yorkshire, baptised 12th May 1972 at Martham (PR849) the son of James (fisherman) & Elizabeth (Bensley). Birth registered Scarborough District March Quarter ref 9d 332
Married Margaret Ada Hawes registered Newcastle District June Quarter 1889 ref 10b 17

Known children of James & Margaret

Margaret Ada GuymerBorn 1890 Sunderland Registered Sunderland Q3 10a 669
James William GuymerBorn 1891 Wallsend. Registered Tynemouth Q1 10b 200
Catherine Ann GuymerBorn 1893 Newcastle upon Tyne. Registered Newcatle T Q3 10b 176
Emily GuymerBorn 1895 Newcastle upon Tyne. Registered Newcastle T Q3 10b 159
Walter GuymerBorn 1897 Newcastle upon Tyne. Registered Newcastle T Q2 10b 166
Mary Ann E GuymerBorn 1899 Newcastle upon Tyne. Registered Newcastle T Q2 10b 153
Matthew Hawes GuymerBorn 1900 Newcastle upon Tyne. Registered Newcastle T Q3 10b 82
Albert Edward GuymerBorn 1902. Registered Newcastle T Q4 10b 181
Ethel M GuymerBorn 1911 Newcastle T District Q4 10b 313

1881 census James W Guymer (13 scholar) living with parents at 3 Pleasant Place, Gt Yarmouth
1901 census James Guymer (32 born Scarborough joiner lab shipyard) living at Byker with wife Margaret (30 born Sunderland) & children Margaret (11 bn Sunderland), James (10 bn Wallsend), Catherine (7), Emily (5), Walter (3), Mary A (2) & Matthew (9 mths). Last 4 children born Newcastle

1898 Kellys Directory of Newcastle on Tyne:- a J Guymer, mason, at 58 Harvey Street (St Michaels parish & Byker ward)

From ancestry.co.uk British Army WW1 Pensions:-
Matthew Guymer enlisted Nothumberland Fusiliers 20th September 1915 Pte 3080 of Freeman Terrace, Gateshead. Discharged 11th December 1916 having made a mis-statement as to age on enlistment

Albert Edward Gymer born 2nd January 1900 enlisted Durham Light Infantry 22nd January 1919 Regimental Number 102833, occupation labourer. Father James Wm Gymer of 48 Penn Street, Newcatle upon Tyne, brothers J W Gymer & Walter Gymer. Discharged 12th June 1919

Albert Gymer Pte 98309 born 21st September 1906, enlisted Northumberland Fusiliers 13th January 1920 for 7 years, a labourer & single. Father James William Gymer of 48 Penn Street, Elswick. Discharged 19th April 1920 due to flat feet

Albert Edward Gymer born 25th September 1900 (also stated on records as 2nd January 1900) enlisted in the Territorial Force 25th August 1920 Regimental number 2200794, previously having served in the Durham Light Infantry. Occupation labourer of 2 Dunns Cottages, Back ??, Newcastle upon Tyne. Discharged 17th February 1923 due to conduct unsatisfatory. Next of kin Margaret Ada Guymer of 48 Penn Street, Newcastle


EMILY GUYMER Generation 5

Emily Guymer born 1870 Hull the daughter of James & Elizabeth (Bensley). Registered Sculcoates District March Quarter 9d 143
Marries Frederick Mundy registered Newcastle Town District June Quarter 1887 ref 10b 22

1891 census Emily Mundy (21) living at 78 Felton Street, Byker with husband Frederick (23 gen lab) & children George (3) & Elizabeth (1). All born Newcastle. Also resident sister-in-law Harriet Parker (25 bn Newcastle) & brother in-law Arthur Parker (28 bn Rollesby gen lab) {but see Harriet Elizabeth above}


WALTER GUYMER Generation 5

Walter Guymer born 22nd April 1872 & baptised 12th May 1872 at Martham (PR 847) the son of James (fisherman) & Elizabeth (Bensley). Registered Flegg District June Quarter ref 4b 37
Married Mary Waterston Newcastle District June Quarter 1897 ref 10b 187

1881 census Walter Guymer (9 scholar) living with parents at 3 Pleasant Place, Gt Yarmouth
1901 census Walter Guymer (29 born Marthem coachman) living 39 Sarah Street, All Saints, Newcastle with wife Mary (29 born Morpeth) & visitor Edward Waterston (20 Morpeth).


HANNAH GUYMER Generation 5

Hannah Guymer born c1876 Newcastle the daughter of James & Elizabeth (Bensley)
Married Norman Ripley at Christchurch, Walker, registered Tynemouth District September Quarter 1897 ref 10b 394

1881 census Hannah Guymer (4) living with parents at 3 Pleasant Place, Gt Yarmouth
1901 census Hannah Ripley (24 born Denton) living at 112 Byker Street, Walker with husband Norman (25 born Walker plumber shipyard) & daughter Mary (3 months bn Walker)


ELLEN GUYMER Generation 5

Ellen Guymer born 22nd March 1881 at 3 Pleasant Place Great Yarmouth the daughter of James & Elizabeth (Bensley)
Married 19th January 1901 Edward William Williamson of Gateshead. Living at the time at 138 Headlam Street, Byker. Marriage registered Gateshead District March Quarter 1901 ref 10a 1192

1901 Census Ellen Williamson (20 bn Yarmouth) living at 160 Laby Street, Byker with husband Edward W (23 bn Workington machine metal slotter)


HARRIET GYMER Generation 5

Harriet Gymer born c1866 Great Yarmouth the daughter of George & Emily Minns (Paine)
Married 1st March 1888 at St Nicholas, Gt Yarmouth (PR 130) to Robert Pert. Harriet (20) the daughter of George (carter) & Robert (25 fisherman) son of Robert (lab). Both of Garfield Terrace. Witnesses Edward John Simpson & Emma Amos. Registered Yarmouth Distict March Quarter 1888 ref 4b 27


LEAH EMILY GYMER Generation 5

Born c1870 daughter of George Gymer & Emily Minns (Paine). Registered Flegg District as Emily Leah June Quarter ref 4b 38
Married as Emily Leah 25th Decemeber 1888 at St Nicholas, Great Yarmouth (PR 395) to Walter Ellis Vince. Leah (18 of 19 Garfield Terrace) daughter of George (lab) & Walter (19 fisherman of Cobham), son of Walter Ellis (carter) & Charlotte Maria Cross (nee Bale). Witnesses Robert Pert & Annie Vince. Registered Yarmouth District December Quarter 188 ref 4b 48

Children of Leah Emily Gymer & Walter Vince

Walter Edward VinceBirth registered Q4 1893 Yarmouth District
Gwendoline May VinceBirth registered Q2 1896 Aylsham district. Born Coltishall
George VinceBirth registered Q2 1898 Smallburgh district. Born Sco Ruston
Robert Ellis VinceBirth registered Q4 1900 Yarmouth district
David Ellis VinceBirth registered Q4 1904 Yarmouth district
Emily Leah VinceBirth registered Q1 1907 Yarmouth district

1901 census Leah Vince (30 bn Martham marr) living at 15 Ferry Lane, Gorleston with children Walter (8 bn Yarmouth), Mary (5 bn Coltishall), George (3 bn Ruston) & Robert (1 bn Yarmouth). Husband thought to be at sea


HONOR AMELIA GYMER Generation 5

Born 1872 Martham, daughter of George Gymer & Emily Minns Paine. Registered Flegg District June Quarter 1872 as Honora Emilia
Married 25th July 1892 at St Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth (PR 58) to William Gunn. Honor (20) daughter of William (lab) & William (20 lab) son of William (lab) Both of Row 33. Witnsesses William Bullard & Lydia King. Registered Yarmouth Distict September Quarter 1892 ref 4b 15

Children of Honor Gymer and William Gunn, all born Yarmouth

Emily GunnBorn c1892 Yarmouth
William GunnBorn c1893
George GunnBorn c1895
Honor GunnBorn c1898
Martin? GunnBorn 1900

1891 census Hannah Gymer (18 bn Yarmouth unm) housekeeper to William Gunn (19 bn Yarmouth dealer) at 3 Suffolk Place, Yarmouth
1901 census William Gunn (29 bn Yarmouth oil hawker) living at 5 row 9 Gt Yarmouth with five children. Honor (29 bn Yarmouth) shown as living at 2 row 9


GEORGE GYMER Generation 5

George Gymer born c1874 Newcastle the son of George Gymer & Emily Minns (Paine)
Married 21st July 1895 at St Nicholas (PR 415), Gt Yarmouth to Agnes Eliza Smith. George (23 lab of Row 79) son of George (lab) & Agnes (21 of Caister Road) daughter of Elijah (lab). witnesses William & Ellem M Hodgson


JESSE ANN GYMER Generation 5

Born 18th July 1876 Great Yarmouth, daughter of George Gymer & Emily Minns (Paine). Registered Yarmouth District September Quarter ref 4b 25
Married (as Jessie) 21st July 1895 at St Nicholas, Great Yarmouth (PR 239) to William James Dow. Jessie (23 of 46 Garfield Terrace) daughter of George (lab) & William (22 fisherman of 20 Harley Terrace) son of William Cuddon Dow (watchmaker) & Emily Barnes. Witnesses William James & ?? Engstrom
Jesse died believed March 1924

Children of Jesse Gymer & William Dow

William David Dow1897. Killed in action 15th September 1917 near Ypres
Gladys Maud Dow1899-1997 Married Albert Edward Newson 1901-1961
Gladys Maud DowBorn 1901
Martin Edward Dow1901-1989
Nancy Lucy Dow1903-1986
George James Dow1905-1986
Jesse Ann DowBorn 1908
Herbert Charles Dow1912-1990
Norah DowBorn 3rd December 1914. Married Albert Edward James Willsea St Nicholas Great Yarmouth 1st October 1938. Died 3rd April 1992

1881 census Jesse Gymer (5) living with parents at 10 Pleasant Place Great Yarmouth
1891 census Jessie G A Gymer (14 bn Yarmouth dom serv) living with Eastwick family at 42 South Quay, Yarmouth
1901 census Jessie Dow (24) married living at 31 Garfield Road, Great Yarmouth with children Wm & Gladys


DAVID WILLIAM GYMER Generation 5

Born 17th March 1879 Great Yarmouth son of George Gymer & Emily Minns (Paine)
Married 22nd April 1901 David William Gymer aged 22 bachelor & lab, son of George (rat Catcher) to Ellen Elizabeth Pike aged 22, spinster, daughter of Robert (lab), at Parish Church, Great Yarmouth. Witnesses William Gunn & Jesse A Dow. Ceremony conducted by J. Gough McCormick. Both of Garfield Road
Died 26th December 1945 as result of road traffic accident Caister Road, Great Yarmouth. (more detail to follow) Corporation pensioner then living on the allotments, Caister Road. (now where the stock cars race)
Buried Yarmouth cemetary, Caister with wife plot C309. Undertakers Jary & Son
Ellen Elizabeth Guymer died 31st May 1912 aged 33 at 8 Pleasant Place, Caister Road. From death certificate due to natural causes (toxaemia due to purulent peritonitus). Death registered Yarmouth District June Quarter 1912 ref 4b 28

Inquests on Ellen & David Guymer

Children of David William Gymer & Ellen Elizabeth Pike

Ethel May PikeBorn 1899. Registered Aylsham Q1 4b 91. Married Frank Cairns
George John GuymerBorn 1904 (more below)
Lena GuymerBorn 11th January 1906. Married Charles Milligan
Leah GuymerBorn 20th January 1908. Married February 17th 1934 aged 26 at The Parish Church Great Yarmouth, to Cecil Frederick Brown, aged 24 plumber of Malekoff Place, son of Frederick Henry Brown, seaman. Died 16th January 2006. Cremated Gorleston 27th
Emily Guymerborn c1910. Married Alfred King

1881 census David Gymer aged 5 living with parents at 10 Pleasant Place, Great Yarmouth
1891 census David W Gymer aged 12 living with parents at 46 Yarfield Road
1901 census David Guymer (22 corporation lab), single, living at 46 Garfield Road, Great Yarmouth with mother Emily
1912 at death of his wife Ellen, David living at Pleasant Place, Caister Road, Great Yarmouth occupation Corporation labourer


MARTIN EDWARD GYMER generation 5

Martin Edward Gymer born c1881 son of George Gymer & Emily Minns (Paine)
Married Clara Lydia Roope registered Yarmouth District September Quarter 1909 ref 4b 10

Known children of Martin & Clara

Clara M GuymerBorn 1913 Yarmouth District Q4 4b 42
George John GuymerBorn 1916 Yarmouth District Q2 4b 21

In 1946 Martin Guymer living at 86 Harley Road, pensioned corporation bus driver


JOHN GYMER Generation 6

John Gymer born 1884 the son of Humphrey & Jane (Ward). Registered Flegg District March Quarter ref 4b 43
Marries Agnes Hannah Utting Smith 1st January 1914 Martham St Mary (PR 15) following the reading of banns at Martham (PR 189) 14/21/28 December 1913. John (25 fisherman) the son of Humphrey (lab). Agnes (19), no details of Agnes' father. Witnesses Daniel Utting Smith & Sarah Ann Popay


ALICE KATE GYMER Generation 6

Alice Kate Gymer born 4th March 1886, baptised Martham St Mary 3rd May (PR1139) the daughter of Humphrey & Jane (Ward). Registered Flegg District June Quarter ref 4b 86
Marries Joseph Spencer Holmes 28th December 1911 Martham St Mary (PR 7) following banns at Martham (PR 172) 10/17/24 December 1911. Alice (24 OTP) daughter of Humphrey (gardener) & Joseph (25 plasterer of Horswell, Woking Surrey) the son of Joseph (dairyman). Witnesses Winifred Beatrice Holmes & John & Humphrey Gymer


CHARLES GYMER Generation 6

Charles Gymer born 1889 Martham the son of Humphrey & Jane (Ward). Registered Flegg District June Quarter ref 4b 41
Marries Harriet Dora Jermy 4th May 1911 at Martham St Mary (PR 1) following banns at Martham (PR 83) 16/23/30th April 1911. Charles (22 lab of Martham) the son of Humphrey (lab) & Harriet (19 of Catfield) the daughter of Isaac (shoemaker). Witnesses John & Alice Jermy

Children of Charles & Harriet. All baptised Martham & registered Flegg District

Blanche GymerBapt 5th December 1911 (PR195 father a lab of Martham). Q4 Ref 4b 84
Gladys Irene GymerBapt 29th September 1914 (PR276 father a lab of Martham). Q4 Ref 4b 92
Doris Thelma GymerBapt 16th October 1921 (PR417 father a lab of Martham)
Charles Humphrey GymerBapt 20th March 1927 (PR512 father a market gardener of Martham)
Monica Jean GymerBapt 3rd March 1930 (PR580 father a market gardener of Black St)


ELIJAH GYMER Generation 6

Elijah Gymer born 1893 Martham the son of Humphrey & Jane (Ward) following banns. Registered Flegg District September Quarter ref 4b 45
Marries Gertrude Maud Hodds 25th December 1917 at Martham St Mary (PR 34). Elijah (24 gardener) the son of Humphrey (market gardener) & Gertrude (20) the daughter of Charles (dec'd gardener). Witnesses William Alfred Hodds & Alice Kate Holmes
From Memorial Inscriptions Elijah Guymer died 22nd September 1977 aged 83, buried Martham St Mary


HENRY LEONARD GYMER Generation 6

Henry John Gymer born 27th July 1902 the son of John Henry & Georgianna Green (Rudd). Birth registered Yarmouth District September Quarter 1902 ref 4b 33
Died 16th April 1883
Lived at 20 Lincoln Court Gorleston for many years & was a locomotive driver on the railways for most of his working life
Marries Gladys Isobel Margaret Parker
Margaret died 21st February 1971 aged 68. Both buried Magdalen Cemetary, Gorleston

Children of John & Margaret

Leonard GymerBorn 20th September 1929 35 Suffolk Road Great Yarmouth Southtown. Married Josephine Ruby Singleton. Died 11th April 2005
Lily GymerUnammarried. Died May 1992


ELIJAH GEORGE GYMER Generation 6

Elijah George Gymer born 9th March 1894, baptised 27th May at Martham St Mary the son of George Walter & Emma (Flatt). Father a groom & gardener (PR1341). Registered Flegg Q3 4b 45
Marries a Maggie Amelia Brooks

Known child of Elijah & Maggie. Baptised Martham

Thomas Walter GymerBapt 19th October 1930 (PR593 father a lab of White St). Yarmouth District 4b 52


GEORGE JOHN GUYMER Generation 6

Born 22nd May 1904, Great Yarmouth, son of David William Gymer & Ellen Elizabeth Pike. Registered Yarmouth District June Quarter 1903 ref 4b 23
Married Elsie Eliza Drake (born 13th January 1902 at 26 Apsley Road, Great Yarmouth daughter of Louisa Mary Drake)
George John died 22nd April 1956 & buried St Margarets, Lowestoft
Elsie Eliza died 19th March 1976 & also buried St Margarets

1938 & 1954 Kellys Directory of Lowestoft George John Guymer living at 1 Arnold Gardens, off Osbourne Street, Lowestoft


Martham register of electors

1891 Elijah Gymer (Bowgate Hill), Humphrey Gymer (Damgate), John Gymer (Damgate), Richard Gymer (Mustard Ham) and Thomas Gymer (Damgate Corner)
1901 George Humphrey Gymer (Rust's Yard), Humphrey Gymer (Damgate), John Gymer (Damgate), Richard Gymer (Town House), Thomas Gymer (Damgate Corner) & William Gymer (Cess)
1911 George Walter Gymer (Rust's Yard), Humphrey Gymer (Bornharon?), Thomas Gymer (Damgate Corner) & William Gymer (Cess)


Early 1200's Richard Gemere holding of 29 acres of land

Flegg & Martham PR's & BDM's to which there is no link as yet, including some variant spellings

28 Sep 1560BaptismJudith Keymer d of John
6 Nov 1563BaptismWilliam Keymer s of John
19 Jul 1565BaptismAgnes Keymer d of John
4 Dec 1574BurialJohn Keymer
26 Jul 1575BaptismBryget Keymer d of Margaret
26 Aug 1585BurialAgnes Keymer
25 May 1590MarriageWilliam Halfknight & Agnes Ceymer
4 July 1591MarriageRobert Gunner & Joen Smith (IGI Gymer)
13 Apr 1615BurialAgnes Gymer, a servant
21 Jun 1642MarriageRoger Elliot & Elizabeth Gymer
9 Apr 1644MarriageThomas Riches & Mary Gymer
1 Feb 1673BurialJudith Keimer
1679BaptismMary Gymer d of William & Joan
1679BurialMary Gymer d of William
1683BaptismSuesan Gymer d of Willyoume
13 Sep 1683BaptismWillyoame Gymer
6 Nov 1683BaptismWilliam Keymer s of John
16 Aug 1684BurialWillyoame Gymer
4 Mar 1685MarriageNicolis Wottelowe & Jonne Gymer
27 Jun 1785MarriageRichard Crane & Susannah Gymer (from IGI bn Martham c1764)
1852BirthSarah Guymer
20th July 1852BurialStephen, 9 weeks (PR675)
26 Jan 1853BurialSarah, inf (PR700)
1864BirthAlfred James Gymer
18 Dec 1868BurialGeorge John Guymer aged 10 mths
29 Jul 1870 BurialSarah Ann Guymer aged 14 mths
1880Deathmale Gymer
26th Jul 1928BurialEmily Gymer aged 65 (died 23rd) (PR459)

From Memorial Inscriptions {all buried Martham St Mary}:-
Harriet Gymer died 9th August 1885 aged 23
Gertrude Maud Gymer died 18th August 1918 aged 21
Humphrey Gymer died 7th December 1934 aged 69
Jane Gymer died 18th January 1939 aged 88
Elsie Rose Gymer died 8th Febraury 1960 aged 54
Joan M Gymer died 10th March 1977 aged 49

1891 census Elizabeth Guymer (76 bn Martham wid formerly dom serv) inmate at Lingwood work house {death of an Elizabeth Guymer aged 82 Blofield District Q3 1893 ref 4b 141}


Probably will be connected in the passage of time Runham Guymers

Map of Flegg Registration District 1836

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