ROBERT GYMER Generation 1
Robert Gymer born c1797 Sparham (from 1851 census)
Marries Mary Hill (born c1805 Mattishall) on 18th Ocotober 1825 by banns at Mattishall, both "of this parish" (PR 8).
Witnesses Robert Bruton & Elizabeth Copebram
Burial Robert Gymer 5th April 1871 aged 74 at Mattishall (PR106)
Burial Mary Gymer 12th April 1893 aged 88 at Mattishall (PR420)
Children of Robert & Mary, all born Mattishall. Robert's occuption for all baptisms lab
| John Gymer | Bapt 19th November 1826 (PR432) (more below) |
| Robert Gymer | Bapt 11th October 1829 (PR531) (more below) |
| Marianne Gymer | Bapt 4th August 1834 (PR649) (more below) |
| Maria Gymer | Bapt 18th May 1834 (PR688) (more below) |
| William Gymer | Bapt 13th August 1837 (more below) |
| George Gymer | Born c1839, bapt 22nd May 1842 (PR109) (more below) |
| Sarah Gymer | Bapt 22nd May 1842 (PR 110) |
| Charles Gymer | Born c1845 bapt 18th March 1849 (PR287) (more below) |
7th May 1823 Robert Gymer & Mary Hill are witnesses at the marriage of John Adcock & Sarah Wiseman at Mattishall
1841 census Robert Gymer (40 ag lab) living at South Green, Mattishall with wife Mary (35) and children Robert (11),
Mary Ann (9), Maria (7), William (4) and George (1). All born Norfolk
1851 census Robert Gymer (54 bn Sparham ag lab) living at South Green, Mattishall with wife Mary (45 bn Mattishall)
together with above children Maria (17), William (14), George (12), Sarah (9) & Charles (6). All children born Mattishall.
Also resident mother-in-law Mary Hill (94 widow born Hockering)
1861 census Robert Gymer (65 lab marr) living at Smiths Green, Mattishall with children Sarah (19 dressmaker) & Charles (16
lab). All born Mattishall
1861 Mary Gymer (56 bn Mattishall nurse marr) living at Smiths Green, Mattishall with Gowing family
1871 census Mary Gymer (65 bn Mattishall dressmaker wid) living at 15 South Green, Mattishall with granddaughter Deborah
(14 bn Mattishall dressmaker)
1881 census Mary Gymer (75 born Mattishall wid) living at 15 South Green Mattishall
1891 cenus Mary Guymer (head 85 bn Mattishall ret laundress wid) living at 13 South Green,
Mattishall with son John (65 bn Mattishall marr carpenter) & grandson Johnnie (14 bn East Dereham scholar)
1871 census Sarah Gymer (29 bn Mattishall dressmaker unm) living at Moushold, Norwich with sister Maria Andrews &
her family
A Sarah Gymer marries Walsingham District December Quarter 1898 ref 4b 858, possibly to William
Rowe
1901 census Sarah Rowe (55 bn Mattishall dressmaker) living at Binham Road, Walsingham with husband William (66 bn
Hindringham bricklayer)
{1851 census a John Guymer (70 bn Sparham miller) visiting at Quendon, Essex at William Burls (miller), possibly related to Robert as both born Sparham?}
JOHN GUYMER Generation 2
John Guymer baptised 19th November 1826 Mattishall (PR 432), the son of Robert (lab) & Mary (Hill) above
Marriage of John Gymer & Emma Reeve Mitford District December Quarter 1858 ref 4b 797
2nd marriage of John Gymer at St Nicholas, East Dereham (PR 2) on 21st August 1881 to Mary Pearse (born c1826
Nth Tuddenham). Both of full age & widows. John the son of Robert (carpenter) & Mary the daughter of John
Elliot (gamekeeper). Registered Mitford District September Quarter ref 4b 419
Death of an Emma Gymer aged 46 registered Mitford District December Quarter 1879 ref 4b 181
Death of a John Gymer aged 75 registered St Albans District March Quarter 1901 ref 3a 382
Children of John & Emma. All events East Dereham unless stated
| William Gymer (Reeve) | Born 1856 Lyng (more below) |
| George Gymer | Born c1863 Reepham |
| Mary Guymer | Bapt 17th September 1865, father sawyer (PR 465) |
| George Herbert Thomas Guymer | Bapt 17th September 1865 (more below on balance of probabilities) |
| Harry Gymer | Born c1864 (more below on balance of probabilities) |
| Emma Louisa Guymer | Bapt 25th December 1870, father carpenter (more below) |
| Johnny Guymer | Born c1876 {same as below?} |
| Oliver John Guymer | Born 5th December 1877, baptised 1st November 1893 (PR1179) |
1841 census John Gymer (14 bn in county serv) living at Parsonage, North Tuddenham
1851 census John Guymer (25 sawyer unm born Mattishall) lodging at Eastgate, Cawston with
Smith family.
1861 census John Gymer (34 sawyer bn Mattishall) living at Reepham Moor, Reepham with wife Emma
(27 bn Lyng) & son William (4 bn Lyng)
1871 census John Guymer (44 bn Mattishall carpenter) living at Norwich Road, East Dereham with wife Emma (37 bn Ling)
& children William (14 bn Ling blacksmith), George (7 bn Reepham), Harry (5 bn East Dereham) & Emma (10 months bn East
Dereham
1881 census John Guymer (55 bn Mattishall carpenter wid) living at Railway Cottage, East Dereham with children
George (17 bn Reepham), Harry (15), Emmer (11) & Johnny (4). Rest of children born Mattishall
1891 census John Guymer (65 bn Mattishall carpenter marr) living with son Johnnie (14 bn Dereham) at mothers as above
1901 census Oliver J Gymer (24 bn East Dereham gas fitter unm) living at 44 Culver Road, St Albans with sister Emma L
Purling & her husband
Marriage of Oliver John Gymer St Albans District September Quarter 1908 ref 3a 1505
ROBERT GUYMER Generation 2
Robert Guymer baptised Mattishall 11th October 1829 (PR 531) the son of Robert (lab) & Mary Hill
Marries Amelia Rix (born c1833 Bylaugh) Registered Mitford District June Quarter 1852 ref 4b 479
Children of Robert & Amelia
| Sarah Gymer | Born c1852 Bylaugh |
| Maria Gymer | Born c1855 Elsing |
| Annie Gymer | Born c1862 Mattishall (more below) |
| Robert Guymer | Born c1864 Mattishall |
| Alice Guymer | Born c1864 Mattishall |
| Clara Guymer | Born c1870 Mattishall (more below) |
| Elizabeth Sarah Guymer | Born 11th September 1871 Mattishall father's occ sawyer (birth cert) |
| Sarah Guymer | Born c1874 Swanton |
1851 census Robert Guymer (20 bn Bylaugh ag team member) lodging with Durrant family at
Sparham, Norfolk.
1861 census Robert Gymer (31 bn Mattishall sawyer) living at Church Square, Mattishall with wife
Amelia (27 bn Bylaugh) & children Sarah (9 bn Bylaugh Scholar) & Maria (5 scholar) & Christiana
Rix (68 wid) & her son James (28 sawyer)
1871 census Robert Gymer (41 bn Mattishall sawyer) living at 20 Church Square, Mattishall with wife Amelia (31 bn Bylaugh)
& children Maria (15), Annie (9), Robert (7), Alice (5) & Clara (2). All children born Mattishall
1881 census Robert Guymer (51 carpenter) living at Baxters Row, East Dereham with wife Emilia (48)
& children Alice (16), Clara (11), Bessie (9) & Sarah (6). The last 3 scholars
1891 census Robert Guymer (61 bn Mattishall sharper head wid) living on own at 98a Adelaide
Street, Heigham, Norwich
1891 census Robert Guymer (26 bn Mattishall bricklayers lab unm) boarding at 73 Russell Street, Heigham with sister Annie
Lambert & her family
1891 census A Sarah Guymer (age ? bn Mattishall unm serv) housekeeper at Farm House, North
Barsham
1891 census Bessie Guymer (20 bn Mattishall unm serv) housekeeper at 1 Church Square, Mattishall with Thorpe
family
1901 census Bessie Guymer (30 bn Mattishall unm housekeeper dom) living at Watton Road, Shropham with Thorpe
family
MARY ANN GYMER Generation 2
Baptised as Marianne Gymer 4th August 1834 at Mattishall (PR 649) the daughter of Robert (lab) &
Mary Hill
Marries as Mary Ann Gymer of full age on 4th September 1859 at Mattishall (PR 104) to Edward
Cooke (born c1820 Houghton, Norfolk). Mary Ann the daughter of Robert (lab) & Edward (lab) the
son of Edmund (wheelwright). Witnesses John & Emma Gymer
Children of Mary Ann & Edward. All events North Barsham unless stated & on 1881 census surname Cook
| Anna Cooke | Bapt13th November 1859 Mattishall (PR 545) |
| Alice Cook | Born c1861 |
| William Hill Cook | Born c1863 |
| Frances Cook | Born c1865 |
| George Cook | Born c1869 |
| Charles Ed. Cook | Born c1873 |
| Annie Mary Cook | Born c1876 |
1851 census Mary Ann Gymer (19 bn Mattishall serv unm) housemaid at Maids Head Inn, Wensum Street, Norwich with
Francis family
1861 census Mary Anne Cook (30 bn Mattishall) living at Cottage Creak Road, North Barsham, Norfolk with husband Edward (40
bn
Houghton in the Dale, Norfolk farm serv) & daughter Anna (18 mths bn Mattishall)
1871 census Mary A Cook (39 bn Mattishall) living at Cottage, North Barsham with husband Edward (50 bn Houghton in the Dale
ag lab) & children Anna (11 bn Mattishall scholar), Alice (9 scholar), William R (7 scholar), Thomas (4 scholar) & George
(1). All children except Anna born North Barsham)
1881 census Mary Ann Cook (49 laundress) living at Creake Road Leeds Cottages, North Barsham with husband Edward (60 ag lab)
with above children (except Anna), Alice a laundress, William an ag lab, Frances a domestic serv (out of employment) &
Charles & George are scholars
1891 census Mary Ann Cooke (60 bn Mattishall) living at 5 Chapel House, Little Walsingham with husband Edward (70 bn
Houghton
ag lab) & children Charles (17) & Annie (14 dom app). Both born North Barsham
1901 census Mary Ann Cooke (69 bn Mattishall) living at Chapel Yard, Little Walsingham with husband Edward (80 bn Houghton
parish relief) & children Charles S (27) & Annie M (24). Both born North Barsham
MARIA GYMER Generation 2
Maria Gymer baptised Mattishall baptised 18th May 1834 (PR 688), the daughter
of Robert (lab) & Mary Hill
Marries John Andrews 16th June 1861 Norwich St Peter Palmegate
1871 census Maria Andrews (36 bn Mattishall dressmaker) living at Mousehold, Norwich with husband John (36 bn Brooke railway
porter), daughter Anna (8 bn Norwich scholar) & her sister Sarah Gymer (29 bn Mattishall dressmaker unm)
1891 census Maria Andrews (58 bn MAttishall waiting room attendant wid) living at 2 Mountergate Street, Norwich with
daughter
Marie (27 housekeeper unm), granddaughter Bessie Roberts (7 scholar) & lodger Fred W Rackham (25 painter unm).
Rest Born Norwich
1901 census Maria Andrews (67 bn Mattishall railway waiting room attendant wid) living at 2 Mountergate, Norwich with
daughter Maria Rackham (36) her husband Frederick (35 house painter) & neice Bessie Roberts (17 unm). Rest
born Norwich
WILLIAM GUYMER Generation 2
William Guymer baptised 13th August 1837 at Mattishall the son of Robert (lab) & Mary
Hill
William Gymer marries Maria Blyth 26th December 1859 at Ringland St Peter (PR 51) after banns. William (23
wheelwright) the son of Robert (timber merchant) & Maria (23) the daughter of Matthew (blacksmith). Botp. Witnesses Edward
Blyth & ??. Registered St Faiths District December Quarter 1859 ref 4b 262
Death registered of a William Guymer aged 83 Mitford District March Quarter 1917 ref 4b 1635
1871 census William Guymer (33 bn Mattishall journeyman carpenter) living at Mill Street, Elsing with wife Maria
(32 bn Ringland) & nephew Frank Chambers (7 bn London) & lodger William Bushell (26 bn Foulsham unm
journeyman carpenter)
1881 census William Guymer (47 bn Matsell joiner) living with wife Maria (42 bn Ringland) with nephews Frank
Chambers (18 bn London iron works clerk) and Charles Coomer (20 bn Ringland blacksmiths striker) at 20 Marsh
Street, Linthorpe, Yorks
1891 census Maria Guymer (50 bn Ringland head marr) living at 20 Marsh Street, Middlesborough with niece Elizabeth
Comer (38 bn Ringland dressmaker unm), & nephews John Comer (32 bn Ringland gen lab unm) & Edward
Chambers (25 bn Stepney, London gen lab unm)
1901 census Maria Guymer (60 born Ringland married) living at 20 Marsh Street, Middlesbrough with
neice Elizabeth Comer (48 head) & nephew John (39) both single born Ringland
From Northern Echo 19th August 1876 Mr Wm Guymer of 20 Marsh Street, Middlesborough dived into the River Tees near
Dinsdale & after some searching saved a boy. We understand William has rescued 7 or 8 boys from similar danger & he is
certainly deserving notice by the Royal Humane Society
GEORGE GYMER Generation 2
George Gymer Born c1839, baptised 22nd May 1842 Mattishall (PR109), the son of Robert (lab) & Mary (Hill)
Marries Mabel ???? (possibly September Quarter Royston District 1863 ref 3a 338)
Children of George & Mahala. All born Steeple Morden Cambs unless stated
| Samuel Gymer | Born c1860 |
| Wilfred Gymer | Born 1864. Royston District Q2 3a 234 |
| George Gymer | Born 5th February 1865 Manchester, England (more below on the balance of probabilities) |
| Emma Jane Gymer | Born c1868 Chesterton |
| Priscilla Gymer | Born 1871. Chesterton District Q3 3b 465 |
| Rosina Gymer | Born 1874 Chesterton. Chesterton District Q2 3b 482 Died 24th April 1962 Cuyahoga, USA |
| Minnie Gymer | Born 1879 Cambridge. Cambridge District Q1 3b 511 |
Death of Priscilla Bergens (born 13th August 1871 England daughter of George Gymer & Mahala {both born England}) 12th
February 1920 aged 43 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga. Wife of Stepehn J Bergens
1871 census George Gymer (32 bn Mattishall carpenter) living at Victoria Road, Cambridge with wife Mahala (30 dressmaker)
& children Samuel (10 scholar), Wilford (7 scholar), George (5 scholar) & Emma J (2). All rest born Steeple Morden except
Emma at Chesterton. Also resident lodger Frederick Dye (29 police officer)
1881 census George Grymer (45 bn Mattishall joiner) living at 39 Sturon Street, Cambridge with wife Mabel (40 bn
Steeple Morden, Cambs) & children Samuel (21 bn Steeple Morden carpenter), Wilfred (18 bn Steeple Morden bookseller's
assistant), George (16 bn Steeple Morden errand boy), Emma Jane (12 bn Chesterton, Cambs), Priscilla (10 bn Chesterton),
Rosina (7 bn Cambridge) & Minney (2 bn Cambridge). Also resident lodger John Chandler (27 bn Cambridge joiner)
1900 US census Mihale Gymer {shown as male} (bn Jan 1844 wid immigrated 1885 15 yrs in US 7 of 7 children living) living at Cleveland City, Cuyahoga County, Ohio with daughters Priscilla (bn Aug 1871 dressmaker), Rosina (bn Apr 1875 clerk library) & Minnie (21 bn Nov 1878 clerk grocery). All born England with English parents, all girls single
From New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957. Isabella Guymer (46) & children Emma (18 spinster {as Gymer}), George (14 joiner),
Priscilla (11), Roseanna (9) & Minnie (6) arrived New York 6th April 1885 aboard "City of Chicago" from Liverpool &
Queenstown, Ireland
From Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1880-1945. Miss Priscilla Gymer, aged 33, arrived Philadelphia 12th August 1906 aboard
the "Freisland" from Liverpool bound for Cleveland
1900 US census Priscilla Guymer (bn 1872 England) inmate at Cleveland State Hospital for Insane, Cuyahoga, Ohio
1910 US census Rose Gymer (36 bn England both parents bn England librarian unm) lodging at Young Womens Education
Institution Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
1920 US census Rosina C Gymer (45 bn England, both parents bn England immigrated 1886 clerical public library unm)
living at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
CHARLES GYMER Generation 2
Charles Gymer born c1845 baptised 18th March 1849 Mattishall (PR 287), the son of Robert (lab) & Mary (Hill)
Marries Sarah Ann Meachen (born c1847 East Tuddenham) at Mattishall 28th May 1868. Charles (23 sawyer) son of Robert
(sawyer) & Sarah (21) daughter of Henry. Registered Mitford District June Quarter 1868 ref 4b 464
Death registered of a Charles Guymer aged 71 March Quarter 1917 Norwich District ref 4b 242
Children of Charles & Sarah Ann
| George Gymer | Bapt 11th October 1868 Mattishall (more below) |
| Bessie Gymer | Born 25th November 1870 (more below on the balance of probabilities) |
| Charles Gymer | Born c1874 Hockering (more below) |
| Deborah Gymer | Bapt 20th March 1876 East Tuddenham (PR184), buried E Tuddenham 3rd Arpil 1876 infant |
| Deborah Gymer | Born c1879 East Tuddenham. Married William Leonard Gover Canterbury District Q4 1903 2a 1923. Dies 1963 |
| Eva Gymer | Born c1880 East Tuddenham. Baptised 30th September 1883 E Tuddenham (PR268), father a farmer |
| Robin Gymer | Born c1882 East Tuddenham (more below) |
| John Gymer | Born c1884 East Tuddenham. Baptised 20th September 1885 E Tuddenahm (PR297) father a farmer. (as "Jack?" ran a pub at Rowland St Mary) |
| Harry Gymer | Born 1890 East Tuddenham. Bapt Mattishall as Guymer 2nd August 1891 (PR1155) (worked at Cantley sugar beet factory) |
1871 census Charles Gymer (26 bn Mattishall carpenter) living at 14 South Green, Mattishall with wife Sara A (24 bn East
Tuddenham) & children George (2) & Bessie (2 months). Both born Mattishall
1881 census Charles Gymer (36 bn Mattishall farmer of 37 acres) living at Old Toldgate House, Norwich Road, Mattishall with
wife Sarah Ann (34 bn East Tuddenham) & children George (12 bn Mattishall), Bessie (10 bn Mattishall), Charles (7 bn
Mattishall), Deborah (2 bn East Tuddenahm) & Eva (1 bn East Tuddenahm)
1891 census Charles Guymer (46 bn Mattishall carpenter & timber dealer) living at 13 Welgate,
Mattishall with wife Sarah Ann (44 bn E Tuddenham) & children George (22 bn Mattishall gen lab),
Charles (17 bn Hockering gen lab), Deborah (12), Eva (11), Robin (8), John (6) & Harry (7mths).
All rest born E Tuddenham & all except Harry scholars
1901 census Charles Guymer (56 bn wood sawyer) living at 15 Scoles Green Norwich St Michael at Thorn with wife
Sarah (54) & sons Robin (18 telegraph messenger), John (16 drapers assistant)
& Harry (10)
An Eva Guymer marries Camberwell District September Quarter 1902 ref 1d 1771
1901 census Deborah Garner (25 bn East Tuddenham cook dom) living at 2 Grosvenor Road, Norwich Holy Trinity with
Markis family
1901 census Eva Gaymer (23 bn East Tuddenahm housemaid dom) living at The Rectory, Frettenham with White
family
1877 Harrods Royal County Directory of Norfolk:- Charles Guymer farmer of East Tuddenham
1883 History, Gazatteer & Directory of Norfolk:- Charles Guymer farmer of East Tuddenham
1890 History, Gazatteer & Directory of Norfolk:- Charles Guymer farmer of East Tuddenham
25th September 1891 A Charles Guymer & Harriet Beales witnesses to marriage of William Boyce & Susanna High at Mattishall Burgh St Peter (PR 47)
1860; conveyance of land, messuage and windmill on Mill Road, Mattishall by Mary Christmas to Charles Guymer (NRO cat
ref BRA 997/1/1-72 767X4)
Receiving Orders dated 21st April Norwich Court printed in the London Gazette April 25th 1890 & Liverpool
Mercury 26th April:- Charles Guymer of East Tuddenham farmer & timber merchant
GEORGE GYMER Generation 3
George Gymer baptised 11th October 1868 Mattishall (PR 709) son of George (occ sawyer) & Sarah Ann (Meachen)
Marries Alice Elizabeth Hammond (born c1870 Thurlton, Norfolk) 27th June 1896 at Norwich, St Peter Palmentergate
(PR 400). George (aged 27 draymen) the son of Charles (sawyer) & Alice (25) the daughter of George (lab). Both of Kings
Street.
Witnesses both fathers. Registered Norwich District June Quarter 1896 ref 4b 280
Child of George & Alice
| Eva M Guymer | Born c1899 Norwich |
1901 census George Guymer (32 wood sawyer) living at 8 Norman Building, Norwich Peter Mountergate with wife Alice (30) & daughter Eva M (1)
BESSIE GUYMER Generation 3
Bessie Gymer born, from birth certificate, 25th November 1870 the daughter of Charles (sawyer) & Sarah Ann
(Meachen), baptised 9th July 1871 Mattishall (PR 765) the daughter of George (sawyer) & Sarah Ann
(Meachen)
{Bessie's older brother George is also baptised son of George. However, on all the censues both children are shown as
having parents Charles & Sarah Ann}
Bessie Guymer marries Arthur Reeves 25th December 1892 at Parish Church, Islington, Bessie (21) the daughter of
George (carpenter) & Arthur (22 coachman) the son of William (coachman). Both single & of 7 Conewood St.
Witnesses W J & H Reeve. Registered Islington District December Quarter 1892 ref 1b 497
1881 census Bessie Guymer (10 bn Mattishall) living at Old Toldgate House, Norwich Road, Mattishall with parents
1891 census Bessie Guynier (19 bn Norwich serv) living at 137 Highbury Hill, Islington with Hancock family
1901 census Bessie Reeves (31 bn Norwich) living at 39 Edward Street, Islington St John with husband Arthur (31 bn Highgate
New Town, Middlesex coachman) & children Ethel A (7), Alice L (1) & Arthur W (5 mths). All children born Highbury
CHARLES GUYMER Generation 3
Charles Guymer born c1873/4 Hockering, Norfolk the son of Charles & Sarah Ann (Meachen). Baptised East Tuddenham
23rd April 1876 (PR188)
Marries Emma Pitcher (born c1871 Norwich) Norwich District June Quarter 1899 ref 4b 336
Child of Charles & Emma
| Charles Herbert Guymer | Born c1900 Norwich |
| Ivy Elizabeth Guymer | Born 1903 Norwich District Q2 4b 125. Died 1970 |
| Emma Guymer | Born 1908 Norwich District Q2 4b 113 |
| Harry Guymer | Born 1913 Norwich District Q3 4b 257 |
1901 census Charles Guymer (27 born Hockering wood sawyer) living at 3 Wades Yard, Norwich with wife Emma E (29 bn Norwich) & son Charles H (1 bn Norwich)
4th June 1918 death of Private 57014 Charles Herbert Guymer of 10th Bn Lancashire Fusiliers aged 18. Buried at Mailly Wood Cemetery grave ref II.O.3. Son of Charles & Emma of 158 King Street, Norwich
ROBIN GUYMER Generation 3
Robin Gymer born c1882 East Tuddenham Norfolk the son of Charles & Sarah Ann (Meachen). Baptised 30th September 1883
East Tuddenham (PR269), father a farmer
Marries May Kate Gaul (born c1895) registered Norwich District December Quarter 1908 ref 4b 287
Children of Robin & May
| May Guymer | (May Kate Norwich District Q4 1909 4b 106) |
| Bessie Guymer | 1914 Q2 Norwich District 4b 219 |
| George W E Guymer | 1916 Q3 Norwich District 4b 270 |
| Doris Guymer | - |
| Robert Guymer | Married Elsie ??? & had 3 children |
| Leonard Guymer | - |
From The London Gazette 8th August 1902 Robin Guymer postman Norwich
WILLIAM JOHN GUYMER (REEVE) Generation 3
William Guymer born 1856 Lyng the son of Robert & Emma (Reeve). Birth registered as William Reeve June
Quarter 1856 Mitford District ref 4b ??
William John Reeve marries Ellen Banks September Quarter 1880 Mitford District ref 4b 467
1861 census William Gymer (4 bn Lyng) living with parents at Reepham Moor, Reepham
1871 census William Guymer (14 bn Ling blacksmith) living with parents at Norwich Road, East Dereham
1881 census William Reeve (24 bn Lyng blacksmith) living at Becclesgate, East Dereham with wife Ellen (22 bn Dereham) & son
George (8 mths bn Dereham)
1891 census William Reeve (33 bn Reepham blacksmith) living at 37 Swaffham Road, East Dereham with wife Ellen (29) &
children George (11 scholar), Ellen (9 scholar), Willie (6 scholar), Bertie (4 scholar), Emma (3) & Victoria (6 mths). All
except dad born Dereham
1901 census William J Guymer (45 bn Reepham blacksmith) living at 2/3 Crown Yard East Dereham with wife Ellen (42) &
children
George (20 lab in iron foundary), William (17 iron moulder), Bertie (15 errand boy), Victoria (13), Emma (11), Violet (9),
Ernest (7), & Henry (5). All except William J born Dereham
All children, where it is known (except Harry) had births registered as Reeve
Death of an Emma Louisa Guymer aged 16 registered Q4 1906 Mitford District ref 4b 169
Death of a Victoria J Gymer aged 25 registered Q3 1912 Edmonton District ref 3a 454
GEORGE HERBERT THOMAS GUYMER Generqation 3
George Herbert Thomas Guymer baptised 17th September 1865 East Dereham, father sawyer (PR 466) the son of John Gymer & Emma
Reeve. Probably registered as George Robert Thomas Guymer Aylsham District June Quarter 1863 ref 4b 78
Thomas George Robert Guymer marries Elizabeth Smith 2nd June 1900 at the Parish Church of St Albans, Thomas (32
electrician of 43 ??) son of John (engineer) & Elizabeth (20 of Bardwell Rd) daughter of Shadrack (labourer). Witnesses
Harry Guymer & Emily Smith. Registered St Albans District June Quarter ref 3a 1055
Children of George & Elizabeth, all registered St Albans District
| Emily Elizabeth Gymer | Born 2nd June 1900 St Albans Q2 3a 692 {as Guymer} |
| Lillian Maud Gymer | Born 15th April 1904 at 23 Bardwell Rd, St Albans Q2 3a 791 |
| May Winifred Gymer | Born 30th May 1905 at 23 Bardwell Rd, St Albans Q2 3a 797 |
| John Sydney Gymer | Born September 1909 St Albans Q3 3a 827 |
| Hilda Florence Gymer | Born 26th December 1911 (more below) |
Further birth St Albans District of Thomas Albert E Gymer March Quarter 1903 ref 3a 761
1871 census George Guymer (7 bn Reepham) living at Norwich Road, East Dereham with parents
1881 census George Guymer (17 bn Reepham) living with father at Railway Cottage, East Dereham
1901 census Thos R G Gaymer (36 bn Reatham, Norfolk electrician/plumber) living at 50 Albert Street, St
Albans, Hertfordshire with wife Elizabeth (24 bn St Albans) & daughter Emily E (5 days bn St Albans) {next door to brother
Harry}
HARRY GUYMER Generation 3
Harry Guymer born c1864 East Dereham the son of John Gymer & Emma Reeve
Marries Beatrice Louisa Tindell Gravesend District September Quarter 1893 ref 2a 288
Children of Harry & Beatrice
| Harry Guymer | Born c1895 Gravesend |
| Alfred Guymer | Born c1898 (Alfred John Strood District Q3 1898 ref 2a 590) |
1871 census Harry Guymer (5 bn East Dereham) living at Norwich Road, East Dereham with parents
1881 census Harry Guymer (15 bn Mattishall) living at Railway Cottage, East Dereham with parents
1901 census Harry Guymer (34 bn Earl Stonham Norfolk plumber gas fitter head) living at 52 Albert Street, St Albans,
Hertfordshire with wife Beatrice (29 bn Gravesend, Kent) & sons Harry (6 bn Gravesend) & Alfred (2 bn Shorne, Kent).
EMMA LOUISA GYMER Generation 3
Emma Louisa Guymer baptised 25th December 1870 at Mattishall the daughter of John & Emma (Reeve), father a
carpenter
Marries Harry Parling 27th November 1894 at Mattishall (PR246). Harry (23 lab) son of John (wood carver) & Emma (23)
daughter of John (carpenter). Witnesses O J & Bessie Gymer Registered Mitford District December Quarter 1894 4b
752
1891 census Emma L Guymer (20 bn Dereham unm laundress) lodging at 274 Reyham Street, Heigham,
Norwich with assumed cousin Clara Annalls & her family
1901 census Emma L Purling (29 bn East Dereham) living at 44 Culver Road, St Albans, Herts with husband
Harry (29 bn Mattishall handyman). Also resident brother Oliver J Gymer
ANNIE GYMER Generation 3
Annie Gymer born c1862 Mattishall the daughter of Robert & Ameila (Rix)
Marries Robert Lambert registered Norwich District March Quarter 1884 ref 4b 264
1891 census Annie Lambert (28 bn Mattishall) living at 73 Russell Street, Heigham with husband Robert (37 bn Hempnall iron
moulder) & children Percy M (6 scholar), George L (3) & Lillian A (1). All born Norwich. Also resident brother Robert Guymer
1901 census Annie Lambert (38 bn Mattishall) living at White Lion Tavern, 106 St Benedicts Street, Norwich with husband
Robert (42 bn Hempnall moulder) & children Florence (16), George 13 newspaper errand boy), Lily (11), Guss (9) & Hilda (3).
also resident mother-in-law Eliza Lambert (63 bn Hempnall marr) plus 2 boarders
CLARA AMELIA GUYMER Generation 3
Clara Guymer born c1870 Mattishall the daughter of Robert & Ameila (Rix)
Marries Charles John Annalls Norwich District March Quarter 1888 ref 4b 255
1891 census Clara A Annells (22 bn Mattishall) living at 274 Heigham Street, Heigham with husband Charles J (22 bn Heigham
coachman & laundry) & children Chas G (2) & Clara M (11 months). Both born Heigham. Also resident boarder (cousin
Emma L Gymer (20 bn Mattishall laundress
1901 census Clara Annalls (31 bn Mattishall) living at 312 Heigham Street, Heigham with husband Charles (32 laundryman) &
children Charels G (12), Clara M (10), Isabel (8), Gladys (4) & Robert (1). Also reisdent husband's cousin Rosa Mecke
(20 laundress unm). All barr Clara born Norwich
GEORGE GYMER Generation 3
George Gymer born (from US death records) 5th Febraury 1865 Manchester, England the son of George & Mabel ????. Registered
Royston District September Quarter ref 3a 234
Married Josephine Myers c1890
George Gymer Snr dies 28th September 1917 aged 52 years 7 months 23 days at Cleveland, Cuyahoga. A married assembler, both
parents born England. Buried 1st October 1917 at Lake View Cemetary
Josephine Viola Gymer (born 9th January 1870 daughter of Gutlieb Mizer) dies 16th October 1951 aged 81 years 9 months
7 days at Cleveland, Cuyahoga
| Frederick E Gymer | Born c1894. Died 21st March 1962 Cuyahoga |
| George Gymer | Born 20th November 1896 (more below) |
| Robert D Gymer | Born 3rd November 1898. Died 17th September 1953 aged 52 at Deerfield Twp, Portage, Ohio son of George & Josephine Meyer. Probably married Wilma Knop |
| Elsie Gymer | Born c 1901 |
| Liberta Gymer | Born c1904 |
| Theodore R Gymer | Born 29th September 1906. Died 27th February 1980 of Wickliffe, Lake, Ohio |
| Glen C Gymer | Born 20th September 1910. Married Louise Eisenman. Died 28th February 1980 of Euclid, Cuyahoga, Ohio |
From New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957. George Guymer (14 joiner), arrived New York 6th April 1885 aboard "City of
Chicago"
from Liverpool & Queenstown, Ireland with mother & siblings
A Geo Gymer (20) arrived New York 31st July 1882 aboard "City of Rome" from Liverpool & Queenstown
1910 census George Gymer (46 bn England, both parents born England married 20 yrs immigrated 1870 timekeeper sawing machine)
living in rented house at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio with wife Josephine (40 bn Ohio, father bn New York mother Ohio
6 of 6 children alive) & children Frederick (16), George (13), Robert (11), Elsie (9), Liberta (6) & son
Thirden (4). All children born Ohio. All children born Ohio, with English father, all single
1920 census Josephine Gymer (50 bn Ohio, both parents bn Germany wid no occ) living at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
with children Frederick E (25 advertising manager), Robert D (21 timekeeper railroad), Elsie (18 clerk credit house),
Lucretta (16), Theodore (13) & Glenn (10)
HILDA FLORENCE GYMER Generation 4
Hilda Florence Gymer born 26th December 1911 at 23 Bardwell Rd the daughter of George Herbert/Robert Thomas & Elizabeth
Smith. Registered St Albans March Quarter 1912 ref 3a 1640
Hilda Florence Gymer marries Henry Arthur James Hill 18th September 1937 at St Pauls, St Albans. Hilda (25 of 73
Valerie Close, St Albans) the daughter of George Robert Thomas (retired) & Henry (23 salesman of 40, of ? Tooting, London)
the son of Henry Arthur (? clerk). Witnesses ? A E Gymer & S J Gymer
Hilda dies 1979 Oxford
Hilda's 2nd marriage to George Swinford David Hubbard
GEORGE GYMER Generation 4
George B Gymer born 20th November 1896 Cuyahoga, Iowa the son of George & Josephine
(Myers)
Marries Sadie M Murphy (born 7th August 1895)
George died 4th April 1964 Florida
Sadie Gymer died 7th August 1971 aged 75. Of Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Children of George & Sadie M. All born Iowa
| George R Gymer | Born 22nd November 1919. Changed name to Richard G Gymer. Died 10th October 1980 Westlake, Cuyahoga, Ohio |
| Donald R Gymer | Born c1925 |
1920 census George B Gymer (23 bn Ohio, parents bn Ohio clerk printing company) living in rented accomodation at W84St,
Cleveland, Cuyohoga County, Ohio with wife Sadie (21 bn Ohio, parents born Ireland) & son George R (2 bn Ohio)
1930 census George B Gymer (33 both parents born Ohio assistant auditor automobile parts married at 21 yrs) living in rented
accomodation at 1542 Larchmont, Lakewood City, Cuyahoga, Ohio with wife Sadie M (33 both parents born Irish Free State
married at 21 yrs) & children Richard G (10 both parents born Ohio) & Donald R (5 both parents born Ohio). All born Ohio.
Estate worth $60
Donald R Gymer died 17th August 1942 on board the USS Bass (submarine) along with 25 others during a fire. Buried in Corozal Cemetary, Panama Canal Zone
BERTIE GUYMER/REEVE Generation 4
Bertie Guymer born Mattishall the son of William John & Ellen (Banks). Birth registered as Bertie James Reeve
Mitford District March Quarter 1886 ref 4b 439
Bertie Guymer marries Eva Blanche Graveling 3rd February 1908 at East Dereham (PR 102). Bertie (24 groom gardener)
son of William John (blacksmith) & Eva (24) the daughter of William (carpenter). Both single & of Dereham. Witnesses
George Edward Graveling & Mary Jackson. Registered Mitford District March Quarter 1908 ref 4b 439
1891 census Bertie Reeve (4 bn East Dereham scholar) living at 37 Swaffham Road, East Dereham with parents
1901 census Bertie Guymer (15 bn East Dereham errand boy) living at 2/3 Crown Yard East Dereham with parents
Other Mattishall events as yet unconnected.
Baptism 27th October 1811 Elizabeth Ellen Dade of William & Susan (Guymer)
Baptism 17th August 1813 (bn 29/07) Marianne Dade of William shoemaker & Susan (Guymer) (PR12)
Baptism 30th August 1818 William Dade of William shoemaker & Susan (Guymer) (PR176)
Baptism 22nd June 1820 William Dade of William shoemaker & Susan (Guymer) (PR236)
Marriage at St Benedicts, Norwich 24th October 1841 (PR 33) of a Susanna Dade & William King? (hairdresser?). Susanna daughter of John Gymer (lab). Both widows & of full age. Witnesses George & Eliz Ellen Ames
Burial 27th October 1870 Sarah Elizabeth Gymer aged 18 (PR99)
1841 census Lucy Gymer (14 servant) living at Mattishall
Events nearby but as yet unconnected
Reymerston & Garveston
Baptism Reymerston 1807 Mary Guymer baseborn daughter of Elizabeth
Baptism Dixon Guymer 11th October 1813 at Reymerstone (PR 5), baseborn son of Elizabeth
Dixon Gymer born Rymerstone served in 63rd Foot Regiment 1837-1853. Discharged aged 38. GRO
ref WO 97/764/102
Marriage at Parish Church, Chatham 5th January 1848 of Dixon Gymer (full age Private 45th of Barracks {no
father recorded}) & Jane Fox (minor of High Street) daughter of Richard (private 40th). Both made their mark.
Witnesses W Morris & J H Griffin. Registered Medway District March Quarter 1848 ref 5 393
27th February 1854 minutes of Gressenhall Union:- inmates Mary
Dye of Mileham & Dixon Guymer of Whinberg
1861 census Dixon Gymer (48 bn Reymerston hd farm lab) living at Garveston with 3 lodgers Charlotte Read (40 bn
Garveston), Ann Read (36 bn Garveston), & Ellen Read (25 bn Kings County Ireland). All ladies unmarried
1871 census Dixon Gymer (57 hd mar farm lab) living at Garveston with Mary Ashly (44 housekeeper mar) & William
Ashly (10) & male Ashly (7). All born Hackcham
Burial 15th April 1879 Dixon Guymer aged 65 at Garveston St Margaret (PR 319). Burnt by Coroner's Order.
Death registered Mitford District aged 65 June Quarter 1879 ref 4b 181
Baptism Garveston 3rd January 1827 of Lucy Guymer, base daughter of Mary (PR171)
Marriage Garveston 26th February 1821 of Elizabeth Guymer & William Naper. Both single & otp & banns. Witnesses Robert Wenn & & William Tilney (PR26)
Marriage Garveston 14th April 1831 Mary Guymer (otp) & James Walker (of Thruxton) by banns. Both single. Witnesses James Jude & William Tilney (PR51)
Burial Garveston 15th April 1854 of Richard Guymer aged 2 of Gressenhall Union (PR 319)
Gressenhall
Burial Garveston 15th April 1854 of Richard Guymer aged 2 of Gressenhall Union (PR 319)
From Monumental Inscriptions Margaret Guymer died 9th November 1959
aged 64. Buried Gressenahll
9th March 1896 "Resolved that the Boy William Guymer committed to the Workhouse by the Magistrate pending his removal to
the
Industrial School remain in the workhouse School until his removal"
8th February 1932 NB. Mrs Guymer, inmate - key of cottage in Gamatree Yard, Dereham to be handed to daughter Mrs
Cooper, Washbridges, Dereham
12th July 1937 NB. N Spencer & George Guymer in workhouse - both elderly
1891 census Lucy Guymer (19 bn Gressenhall housemaid) at Hall, Shipdham with Gowing family
Mattishall Burgh
1841 census Lucy Gymer (14 bn Norfolk serv) living with Cunningham family at Mattishall Burgh
Baptism Mattishall St Peter (PR 191) 17th November 1835 (born 3rd) William Walker son of James & Mary
(Gymer)
Baptism Mattishall St Peter (PR 217) 1st Jult 1838 Elizabeth Walker daughter of James & Mary (Gymer)
{Mary Walker (40 bn Emneth wid) possibly at Walsoken, Cambs in 1851 census}
Thuxton
1871 census Harriott Ann Guymer (20 bn Thuxton scullery maid) living with Scott family at 35 Dover Street, St George
Hanover Square, London
1871 census Mary A Gymer (28 no place of birth serv unm) living at Threxton House, Threxton (Swaffham District) with
Barton household
Southburgh
8th March 1732/33 Burial Mary Gymer daughter of Thomas
21st February 1741/42 Burial Thomas Gymer