Fifth Generation (Continued)
Family of Eliza Darlow (47) & John Valentine

83. Elizabeth Maud Valentine (Eliza Darlow4, John3, John2, John1). Born on 12 Apr 1885 in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England.2 Elizabeth Maud died in Somercotes, Derbyshire, England, on 9 Mar 1955; she was 69.2

According to the 1901 census, Maude Valentine was a domestic who lived at home with her family. The Valentine family lived at 45 Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire. (RG 13, piece 3232, folio 32, p. 8)

At the time of their marriage at the Alfreton Anglican Church, Elizabeth Maud Valentine and George Frost both lived on Prospect Street in Alfreton. He was a platelayer, probably in the mines. Later, they resided in Somercotes, Derbyshire.

George Frost moved to the Alfreton / Somercotes area to work the coal mines. At the end of his working life, he was a haulage driver at the Pinxton Colliery, Pinxton, Derbyshire.

Being a member of the St. Johns Ambulance Brigade, George Frost founded the First Aid classes in Somercotes.

Before the First World War, George Frost served in the Territorial Army. During the Great War, he served in the 5th Batt., Sherwood Foresters and attained the rank of C.Q.M.S. C.Coy. He served in the army during the duration of the war. During the Second World War, George Frost was a lieutenant in the Home Guard. When he died in 1945, he was buried with full military honours at Birchwood Lane Methodist Chapel, Somercotes. Elizabeth Frost was later buried with him.

On 24 Dec 1908 Elizabeth Maud married George Frost, son of William Nathaniel Frost & Elizabeth Bridges, in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England.2 Born abt Sep 1890 in Rodsley, Longford, Derbyshire, England. George died in Somercotes, Derbyshire, England, in 1945; he was 54.

They had the following children:
126 i. Ernest Arthur (1909-1989)
127 ii. George W. (1912-)
128 iii. Frederick J. (1913-)
129 iv. Frank (1915-2006)
130 v. Evelyn Ada E. (Peggy) (1917-1992)
131 vi. Walter Edgar (1919-1982)
132 vii. Albert Valentine (1922-1998)
133 viii. Charles Henry (1924-1995)

84. Charles Frederick Valentine (Eliza Darlow4, John3, John2, John1). Born on 8 Jul 1887 in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England.2,11 Charles Frederick was baptized in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, on 3 Oct 1888.11 Charles Frederick died in Derby, Derbyshire, England, on 14 Apr 1924; he was 36.2 Buried on 18 Apr 1924 in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England.2 Occupation: Coal Miner (Stallman).

As a boy, Charles was a greengrocers assistant according to the 1901 census. (RG 13, piece 3232, folio 32, p. 8) Charles Valentine was a miner at the time of his marriage to Ada Frances Lander. He resided on Prospect Street, Alfreton. She resided at the Red Lion, Alfreton.

After his father died in 1916, Charles' younger siblings came to live with him and his wife.

Charles Valentine died from acute appendicitis.

On 30 May 1914 Charles Frederick married Ada Frances Rutter Lander, daughter of James Lander & Margaret Ellen Rutter, in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England.2 Born on 2 Nov 1891 in Burslem, Staffordshire, England. Ada Frances Rutter died in Clay Cross, Derbyshire, England, on 1 Nov 1984; she was 92.

They had the following children:
134 i. Charles Frederick (1914-1914)
135 ii. Florence (1916-1998)
136 iii. Ada Elizabeth (1918-1979)
137 iv. John (1922-2003)

85. John William Valentine (Eliza Darlow4, John3, John2, John1) . Born on 9 Nov 1889 in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England.2,11 John William was baptized in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, on 12 Mar 1890.11 John William died in Kriston, Greece, on 16 Dec 1918; he was 29.21

John William Valentine served in the British Army during the First World War. He enlisted on 7 March 1913. He was a gunner in the 322nd Siege Battery of the Royal Garrison Artillery. He served on the Salonika front in northern Greece in 1918. In September 1918, the British and Greek armies attacked the Bulgarian army at Doiran. The battle of Doiran was fought over several days from 15 to 19 September 1918. The worst fighting was on the hills known at Pip Ridge and Grand-Couronne. As a gunner, John William was not likely involved in direct combat. It is not known if he died from war-related wounds or from disease. He likely died at the 21st Stationary Hospital at Sarigol near the village of Kriston. (C.W.G.C.)


86. Elsie May Valentine (Eliza Darlow4, John3, John2, John1). Born on 15 May 1892 in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England.2 Elsie May was baptized in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, on 9 Jan 1895.11

She was baptized at the Anglican Church at Alfreton (Parish Church of Alfreton, Baptismals, p. 77).

Marriage: June 1913 quarter, Nottingham R.D., v. 3b, p. 668

In 1913 Elsie May married George H. Woodings.

87. Florence Emma Valentine (Eliza Darlow4, John3, John2, John1). Born on 14 Oct 1894 in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England.2 Florence Emma was baptized in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, on 9 Jan 1895.11 Florence Emma died in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England, in 1966; she was 71.

Florence was baptized at the Anglican Church at Alfreton (Parish Church of Alfreton, Baptismals, p. 77, [LDS film 1751974]).

Frank was a police officer in Alfreton. They likely resided in Long Eaton.

marriage: Dec 1921 quarter, Nottingham R.D., v. 7b, p. 766
Florence, Death Dec 1966 quarter, Derby R.D., v. 3, p. 306
Frank, death: Dec 1971 quarter, Derby R.D. , v. 3b, p. 589

In 1921 Florence Emma married Frank Kirk, son of George Henry Kirk & Sara Anne Kirk. Born on 12 Nov 1893 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. Frank died in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, England, in 1971; he was 77. Occupation: Policeman.

They resided in Staveley, Derbyshire in the early 1930s.

They had the following children:
138 i. Frank (Living)
139 ii. Patricia Margaret (Living)

88. Eveline Agnes Valentine (Eliza Darlow4, John3, John2, John1). Born on 16 Feb 1897 in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England.2 Eveline Agnes was baptized in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, on 8 Mar 1899.11

Eveline was baptized at the Anglican Church at Alfreton (Parish Church of Alfreton, Baptismals, p. 139, [LDS film 1751974]). Eveline ran away with a lodger. They lived in Hyson Green, Nottinghamshire.

marriage: Belper R.D., Dec 1922 quarter, v. 7b, p. 1445

In 1922 Eveline Agnes married Albert W. Lindley, son of Auberon Lindley & Betsy Matilda Clowes. Born abt Dec 1900 in Selston, Nottinghamshire, England.

89. Edgar Arthur Valentine (Eliza Darlow4, John3, John2, John1). Born on 28 Jun 1903 in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England.2 Edgar Arthur died in 1962; he was 58.

probable marriage: Portsmouth R.D., Dec 1933 quarter, v. 2b, p. 1437
possible death: Portsmouth R.D., Mar 1962 quarter, v. 6b, p. 672

In 1933 Edgar Arthur married Lydia Sutton in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.

90. male Valentine (Eliza Darlow4, John3, John2, John1). Born in 1902. male died in 1902; he was <1.

birth: Belper R.D., Jun 1902 quarter, v. 7b, p. 705
death: Belper R.D., Jun 1902 quarter, v. 7b, p. 354

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