George Reginald Biggs

M, b. 25 May 1895, d. 31 December 1970
FatherGeorge Biggs b. 6 Aug 1859, d. 27 Dec 1933
MotherEllen Maria Lewis b. 8 Nov 1860, d. 30 Jun 1942
Birth*George Reginald Biggs was born on 25 May 1895 at 38 West Avenue, Twerton, Bath, Somerset, England.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8  
BaptismHe was baptized on 4 February 1897 at Saint John the Devine, Stamford Hill, Middlesex, England.3 
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1901 as the son of George Biggs at 1 Rose Terrace, Brettenham Road, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.2 
Occupation*George Reginald Biggs was a clerk (shipping) circa 1911 at Edmonton, Middlesex, England.4 
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1911 as the son of George Biggs at 44 Fairfield Road, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.4 
Milit-Beg*George Reginald Biggs was captured as a prisoner of war on 21 March 1918 at St. Quentin, Hauts-de-France, France, and reported to be "unverwundet" [unwounded]. He was first imprisoned at a POW camp in Cassel, Germany and transferred to a second POW camp in Chemnitz, Germany about 26 June 1918.9,10
Residence*He lived circa 1921 at 22 Morley Avenue, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.5,6 
OccupationHe was a ledger clerk circa 1921 at Messers Lichfield & Saundy Ltd, Lightermen, London, England.5,6 
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1921 as the son of George Biggs at 22 Morley Avenue, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.5 
Marriage BannMarriage banns for George Reginald Biggs and Elizabeth Maud Coomber were published on 4 December 1921 at All Saints, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.11 
Marriage BannMarriage banns for George Reginald Biggs and Elizabeth Maud Coomber were published on 11 December 1921 at All Saints, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.11 
Marriage BannMarriage banns for George Reginald Biggs and Elizabeth Maud Coomber were published on 18 December 1921 at All Saints, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.11 
Marriage*George Reginald Biggs married Elizabeth Maud Coomber, daughter of Joseph Albert Coomber, on 25 December 1921 at Edmonton, Middlesex, England. The wedding party included Joseph Albert Coomber and Albert Henry Biggs.6 
(Witness) MarriageGeorge Reginald Biggs witnessed the marriage of Albert Henry Biggs and Dorothy Ada Holt on 17 April 1922 at Edmonton, Middlesex, England.12 
(Witness) MarriageGeorge Reginald Biggs witnessed the marriage of Arthur Charles Biggs and Ann Elizabeth Eaton on 4 August 1928 at Edmonton, Middlesex, England.13 
Death of FatherHis father George Biggs died on 27 December 1933 at 228 Fore Street, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.14 
OccupationGeorge Reginald Biggs was a bookkeeping or shipping clerk circa 1939 at Edmonton, Middlesex, England.7,8 
Residence*He and Elizabeth Maud Coomber lived between 1939 and 1970 at 58 Amberley Road, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.8 
1939 Register*George Reginald Biggs appeared as the head of a household on the census of 1939 at 58 Amberley Road, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.7 
Death of MotherHis mother Ellen Maria (Lewis) Biggs died on 30 June 1942 at Chase Farm Hospital, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.15 
Death*George Reginald Biggs died on 31 December 1970 at 58 Amberley Road, Edmonton, Middlesex, England, at age 75. The informant listed on the death certificate was Elizabeth Maud Coomber.8 

Family

Elizabeth Maud Coomber b. 26 Nov 1898, d. 8 Mar 1980
Marriage BannMarriage banns for George Reginald Biggs and Elizabeth Maud Coomber were published on 4 December 1921 at All Saints, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.11 
Marriage BannMarriage banns for George Reginald Biggs and Elizabeth Maud Coomber were published on 11 December 1921 at All Saints, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.11 
Marriage BannMarriage banns for George Reginald Biggs and Elizabeth Maud Coomber were published on 18 December 1921 at All Saints, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.11 
Marriage*George Reginald Biggs married Elizabeth Maud Coomber, daughter of Joseph Albert Coomber, on 25 December 1921 at Edmonton, Middlesex, England. The wedding party included Joseph Albert Coomber and Albert Henry Biggs.6 
Last Edited13 Sep 2022

Citations

  1. [S2327] England, birth certificate for George Reginald Biggs, born 25 May 1895; citing 05c/532/184, Bath registration district and Twerton subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  2. [S2331] 1901 census of England, Middlesex, Edmonton, p. 3, George Biggs household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 06 Sep 2022); citing Class: RG13; Piece: 1262; Folio: 32; Page: 3.
  3. [S2337] Saint John the Devine Parish (Stamford Hill), "Register of Baptisms [Jun 1890 - Jul 1897]," p. 184, entry no. 1472, George Reginald Biggs, 04 Feb 1897; imaged, "London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 06 Sep 2022), image 144 of 428; citing DRO/035/A/01/002 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  4. [S2334] 1911 census of England, Middlesex, Edmonton, George Biggs household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 06 Sep 2022); citing RG14 PN7358 RD132 SD5 ED8 SN196, 1911 Census Returns of England and Wales, The National Archives of England, Kew.
  5. [S2335] 1921 census of England, Middlesex, Edmonton, George Biggs household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 06 Sep 2022); citing RG 15 PN 06889 RD 132 RS 5 ED 15 SN 108, 1921 Census of England and Wales, The National Archives of England, Kew.
  6. [S2366] England, marriage certificate for George Reginald Biggs and Elizabeth Maud Coomber, 25 Dec 1921; citing 03a/989/452, Edmonton registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  7. [S2367] 1939 England and Wales Register, Edmonton (Middlesex), E.D. BDDP, Registration District/Subdistrict 132/5, 58 Amberley Road, George R. Biggs household; imaged from … “1939 England and Wales Register,” Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 12 Sep 2022), image 4 of 18; citing “The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/739G."
  8. [S2369] England, death certificate for George Reginald Biggs, died 31 Dec 1970; citing 05b/369/177 (1971), Enfield registration district and Edmonton and Southgate subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  9. [S1763] The International Committee of the Red Cross (Geneva, Switzerland), Prisoners of the First World War - ICRC Historical Archives (https://grandeguerre.icrc.org/en/List/5435475/698/23209/ : accessed 22 Jan 2022), Lance Corp. George Biggs, service number 73198, register no. PA23209.
  10. [S1764] The International Committee of the Red Cross (Geneva, Switzerland), Prisoners of the First World War - ICRC Historical Archives (https://grandeguerre.icrc.org/en/List/5435475/698/27629/ : accessed 22 Jan 2022), Lance Corp. George Biggs, service number 73198, register no. 27629.
  11. [S2368] All Saints (Edmonton), "Register of Banns of Marriage [1921 - 1924]," p. 7, entry no. 20, George Reginald Biggs and Elizabeth Maud Coomber, Dec 1921; imaged, "London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 12 Sep 2022), image 4 of 5; citing DRO/040/A/02/021 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  12. [S2371] England, marriage certificate for Albert Henry Biggs and Dorothy Ada Holt, 17 Apr 1922; citing 03a/1054/66, Edmonton registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  13. [S2362] England, marriage certificate for Arthur Charles Biggs and Ann Elizabeth Eaton, 04 Aug 1928; citing 03a/1450/87, Edmonton registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  14. [S2340] England, death certificate for George Biggs, died 27 Dec 1933; citing 03a/836/147, Edmonton registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  15. [S2405] England, death certificate for Ellen Maria Biggs, died 30 Jun 1942; citing 03a/762/122, Edmonton registration district and Enfield subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.