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Mystery, Murder and Misadventure – George William Measures b1858
George William Measures led an extraordinary life for a labourer living in rural Leicestershire – married twice, father of twelve children, a tragic accident which led to profound disability and a witness in the high profile murder case of his wife’s niece which was never solved! Here is his story… Born in 1858 in Colsterworth,… Continue reading
Agnes Olive Measures, Alice Evelyn Measures, Ann Deacon, Annie Eliza Wright, Bella Wright, Ellen Measures, Frank Measures, Frederick Measures, Gaulby, George Harold Measures, George Measures, George William Measures, Green Bicycle Murder, James Evans, Kate Annie Measures, Margaret Louisa Measures, Ronald Light, Sarah Jane Measures, Sarah Moseley, William Measures, William Oswald Measures -
William Robert Measures b1852 – Obituary
OBITUARY.- Many people will regret the death of Mr. William Robert Measures, who died somewhat suddenly on Thursday week. Deceased had been in failing health for some time, and last winter he had a most severe illness, and it was only by the care bestowed upon him that he was able to get about again… Continue reading
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John Percy Measures b1900 – Stolen Meat
John Percy Measures was born on 18 October 1900, in Swinstead, Lincolnshire to Anna Eliza Measures, who was working at the time as a general domestic servant. No father was named on his birth certificate. John was then mostly raised by his grandparents, William Robert and Sarah Ann Measures as he is listed on the… Continue reading
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William Measures b1874 – Sinner or Saint – or a Mixture of the Two?
William Measures was born in Illston, Leicestershire in about 1794 to Robert Measures and Elizabeth Allen. He was the couple’s second son and was baptised at the parish church of Illston on the Hill on 23rd February 1794. On 12th December 1816 William married Ann Cox when he was aged 22, at Burton Overy, Leicestershire,… Continue reading
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John Measures b1831 – Tragic death of young father and husband
John Measures was born in Gilmorton, Leicestershire in 1831 to Thomas Measures and Fanny Bloxsom. On 19th June 1854 he married Jane Poynton at St Edith’s Church in Monks Kirby, Warwickshire. The couple went on to have four children, Elizabeth, born in Oct, later that year, and was probably conceived before John and Jane were… Continue reading
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Moving Reunion for a Measures Family
On the 20th August 1927, three children arrived at Liverpool dock having made the 6000-mile trip from Vancover on the Cunard Donaldson liner, Athenia. Following their mother’s death Harry Measures, aged 12, Phyllis Measures, aged 10 and Ashley Measures, aged 9 were to be reunited with their father, Walter Measures who was living back in… Continue reading
Measures One-Name Study
Genealogy, Family History and Research relating to the surname Measures and its variations