William Robert Strutt

William Robert Strutt

Male 1859 - 1937  (78 years)


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  • Name William Robert Strutt 
    Birth 11 Jul 1859  Mistley, , Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4
    • First name(s)      William Robert
      Last name      Strutt
      Birth quarter      3
      Birth year      1859
      Mother's maiden name      Kerridge
      District      Tendring
      County      Essex
      Country      England
      Volume      4A
      Page      218
      Record set      England & Wales Births 1837-2006
      Category      Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
      Subcategory      Civil Births
      Collections from      United Kingdom, England
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    Gender Male 
    Census 7 Apr 1861  Mistley, , Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Census 2 Apr 1871  6 Eglinton Street, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Residence 1883  Whickham Street, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    at the time of his marriage 
    Occupation 1890  Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Mariner, Chief Officer Merchant Service 
    Census 5 Apr 1891  Monkwearmouth, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    117 Mayman Road, The Venerable Bede 
    Occupation Master Mariner 
    Occupation 5 Apr 1891  Monkwearmouth, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Sea Mariner 
    Occupation 13 Jun 1892 to 2 Jul 1896 
    Mate aboard the steamship Lady Ann (Registration No. 87331). 
    • The steamer Lady Ann was registered with the Board of Trade for trade to France, Spain, Portugal and the Azores, as well as having a general Foreign registration.

      The Lady Ann was owned by the Earl of Durham. The following details are from Lloyds Register of Shipping
      Iron Sc Sr Constructed 1882
      Austin & Son Sunderland
      Armateurs - H T Morton & Co
      225.3 long 33.0 wide 1016 Tons
    Occupation 28 Dec 1896 to 24 Jan 1902 
    Master of the steamship Biddick (Registration No. 47719) 
    • The Biddick was registered with the Board of Trade for trade to France, Spain, Portugal and the Azores, as well as having a general Foreign registration. It also made one trip to the USA on 7 July 1903.

      Entries from Lloyds List


      18 July 1998 - Marie (pilot boat) - Pauillac, July 16 2.45pm. It is reported that Royan pilot boat Marie and British steamer Biddick, Sunderland for Bordeaux, have been in collision. Former vessel sank: crew saved; latter proceeded, damage unknown.


      27 June 1902 - Biddick (s) - Robin Hoods Bay, June 26 5pm - Steamer Biddick, of Sunderland, from Bilbao for Middlesbrough, stranded North Cheek, Robin Hoods Bay; jettison cargo; sea smooth; probably float next tide.

      27 June 1902 - Biddick (s) - Whitby, June 26 5.25pm - Steamer Biddick, of Sunderland, captain Strutt, from Bilbao for Middlesbrough, cargo iron ore, came ashore Robin Hoods Bay, North Cheek, six o'clock. Captain refuses assistance. Fine.

      30 June 1902 - Biddick (s) - Stockton, June 28. The steamer Biddick was got off after jettison of about 50 tons of cargo, making no water, and she arrived here last evening.
    Occupation Abt 1901 
    Master Mariner Merchant Service 
    Occupation 25 Nov 1904 to 25 Nov 1911 
    Master of the steamship Gregynog (Registration Nol. 109700) 
    • The Gregynog was registered with the Board of Trade for trade to France, Spain, Portugal and the Azores, as well as having a general Foreign registration. It also made one trip to a destination described as British North America, Greenland, Iceland.
    Occupation 25 Nov 1911 to 26 Nov 1925 
    Master of the steamer Ford Castle (Registration No. 129785) 
    • The Ford Castle was registered with the Board of Trade for trade to France, Spain, Portugal and the Azores. It was also registered for coasting trade including Holland, Belgium, France from the river Elbe to Brest.

      Reports in Lloyds List


      18 August 1925.

      Ford Castle - Frederikshavn Aug. 17 - Brisith Steamer Ford Castle ashore west of Skaw. Salvage Steamer at stranding-place.
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      Frederikshavn Aug. 17. British steamer Ford Castle, Sunderland for Norresundby, coals; Contract made to salve vessel on the condition of Lloyd's Form of Salvage Agreement. Salvage operations commenced. Wind WNW. Increasing sea.
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      London, Aug. 17 - A telegram received from the owners of the steamer Ford Castle states: Steamer Ford Castle, Sunderland for Lindholm, Aalborg River, Denmark, coal laden, grounded west of Skaw at 3.40pm Sunder (Aug 16); making no water. Weather fine, sea smooth. Contract Svitzer Lloyd's Form. Expected float after midnight and proceed Frederikshavn Roads for diver survey. Lloyds Agent Kall in attendance.
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      Londonm Aug.17 - The following telegram has been received from the owners of the steamer Ford Castle: - A telegram received from the master of the Ford Castle states:- Remains fast owing to strong wind and some sea during night. Ship tight, bottom sandy; more powerful tug coming to assist. Intend jettison cargo when labour available.
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      Frederickshavn, Aug 17. Steamer Ford Castle: Salvors have decided to jettison cargo. Another salvage steamer has gone to assist - Salvage Association.

      19 August 1925

      Ford Castle - Frederickshavn Aug. 18 - Steamer Ford Castle refloated, brought in here, vessel tight. Diver will be employed to examine condition of vessel's bottom. Jettisoned cargo to the extent of about 150 tons. Salvage Association.
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      London Aug 18. - Following is copy of telegram dated Aug 18, received from the owners of the steamer Ford Castle: Ford Castle refloated 2.15 am Tuesday (Aug 18); making no water. About 150 tons coal jettisoned. Proceeding Frederickshavn Roads for examination by divers.
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      London Aug 18 - Following is coy of cable received from Svitzer Salvage Company: Steamer Ford Castle, of Newcastle, cargo coal, stranded near the Skaw; refloated by our salvage steamers Kattegat and Aegir. Ship tight, proceeding destination Aalborg. Contract Lloyd's form.
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      Frederickshavn Aug 18 - Steamer Ford Castle: Divers report bottom plates damaged to some extent. Survey has been held, vessel declared seaworthy and proceeded. Salvage association.
    Residence 1914  18 Newcastle Road, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Death 1 Sep 1937  17 Ashwood Terrace, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [10, 11
    Cause: of Heart Disease and Diabetes 
    • First name(s)      William R
      Last name      Strutt
      Gender      Male
      Birth day      -
      Birth month      -
      Birth year      1859
      Age      78
      Death quarter      3
      Death year      1937
      District      Sunderland
      County      Durham
      Volume      10A
      Page      489
      Country      England
      Record set      England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007
      Category      Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
      Subcategory      Civil Deaths & Burials
      Collections from      United Kingdom, England
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    Probate 2 Oct 1937  Durham, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • First name(s)      William Robert
      Last name      Strutt
      Death year      1937
      Death date      01 Sep 1937
      Probate year      1937
      Probate date      02 Oct 1937
      Residence town      Sunderland
      Registry      Durham
      County      Durham
      Linked persons      Robert Strutt
      Country      England
      Record set      England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-2019
      Category      Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
      Subcategory      Civil Deaths & Burials
      Collections from      United Kingdom, England
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    _UID 047C80655F7F4F3AB9F2EBAD5B63732D6D9F 
    Person ID I6888  The Maw Family Tree
    Last Modified 21 Mar 2022 

    Father Robert Strutt,   b. Abt Sep 1823, Manningtree, , Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Feb 1897, District Sunderland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years) 
    Mother Leah Kerridge,   b. Abt 1828, Mistley, , Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Apr and Jun 1916, District Sunderland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage 31 May 1858  St Mary the Virgin, Mistley, , Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    Family ID F689  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Dorothy Ann Maw,   b. Between Oct and Dec 1859, Monkwearmouth, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Mar 1928, 19 Forfar Street, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 68 years) 
    Marriage 1 Jan 1883  Venerable Bede Parish Church, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [13, 14
    • Witnesses at the marriage were Peter Maw and Mary Ann Lodge.
    Residence 1890  114 Wayman Street, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [15
    Residence 1891  18 Newcastle Road, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [16
    Residence 1901  18 Newcastle Road, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Children 
     1. William Robert Strutt,   b. Abt Apr 1884, Monkwearmouth, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Jun 1937, 5 Zion Terrace, Newcastle Road, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years)
     2. Dorothy Ann Strutt,   b. 18 Sep 1886, Monkwearmouth, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Feb 1959, 17 Ashwood Terrace, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)
     3. Leah Kerridge Strutt,   b. Between Oct and Dec 1888, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Oct and Dec 1921, District Sunderland Find all individuals with events at this location
     4. John Maw Strutt,   b. 12 Nov 1890, 114 Wayman Street, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Sep 1948, Royal Infirmary, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 57 years)
     5. Robert Strutt,   b. 15 Nov 1892, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Feb 1947, District Sunderland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 54 years)
     6. Jane Strutt,   b. 1 Jul 1895, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Jan and Mar 1971, District Sunderland Find all individuals with events at this location
     7. George Strutt,   b. 29 Sep 1897, Sunderland, , Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Jan and Mar 1955, District Sunderland Find all individuals with events at this location
    Family ID F2407  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 25 Oct 2017 

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    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1890 - 114 Wayman Street, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, , Durham, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1891 - 18 Newcastle Road, Sunderland, , Durham, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1901 - 18 Newcastle Road, Sunderland, , Durham, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1914 - 18 Newcastle Road, Sunderland, , Durham, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Cause: of Heart Disease and Diabetes - 1 Sep 1937 - 17 Ashwood Terrace, Sunderland, , Durham, England Link to Google Earth
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    8. [S237] 1891 England Census (5 April 1891), (Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Indexed by MyFamily.com, Inc. from microfilmed schedules of the England 1891 Census. Data imaged from The National Archives, London, England. 2,131 rolls. The National Archives gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action.), UK Cens 1891 - RG12-4148 - F 22 P 38 S 239 (Sunderland-Monk Wearmouth) (Reliability: 3).

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    16. [S237] 1891 England Census (5 April 1891), (Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Indexed by MyFamily.com, Inc. from microfilmed schedules of the England 1891 Census. Data imaged from The National Archives, London, England. 2,131 rolls. The National Archives gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action.).