May Gertrude Francis

F, b. 10 September 1886, d. 24 March 1937
FatherDaniel Francis b. 18 Nov 1852, d. 27 May 1925
MotherRosetta Berthia Wills b. 3 Nov 1865, d. 1 Aug 1922
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of David Gardner Crouch
Birth*May Gertrude Francis was born on 10 September 1886 at New Edinburgh, Carleton, Ontario, Canada. Daniel Francis was listed as the informant on the birth certiifcate.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 
(Daughter) CensusMay Gertrude Francis appeared on the census of 1891 as the daughter of Daniel Francis at Wardsville, Middlesex West, Ontario, Canada.2 
BaptismMay Gertrude Francis was baptized on 19 August 1895 at Beaver Creek, Beaver County, Alberta, Canada.3 
(Daughter) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1901 as the daughter of Daniel Francis at Tofield, Alberta, Northwest Territories, Canada.4 
(Daughter) CensusMay Gertrude Francis appeared on the census of 1906 as the daughter of Daniel Francis at SE-1/4, Section 4, Township 51, Range 18, West of the 4th Meridian, Cornhill, Tofield, Alberta, Northwest Territories, Canada; The farm had 29 horses, 4 milch cows, 32 horned or meat cattle, 114 sheep and lambs and 5 hogs and pigs.5 
(Daughter) CensusMay Gertrude Francis appeared on the census of 1911 as the daughter of Daniel Francis at Tofield, Beaver County, Alberta, Canada.6 
Residence*May Gertrude Francis lived in 1912 at Tofield, Beaver County, Alberta, Canada.7 
Marriage*She married Charles Rickards Hodges, son of Arthur Rickards Hodges and Mary Tame, on 28 February 1912 at Alberta College, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The wedding party included George Edward Francis and Mary Rosetta Francis.7 
Married Name As of after 28 February 1912,her married name was (Francis) Hodges. 
Birth of SonHer son Richard Norman Hodges was born in 1913 at Tofield, Beaver County, Alberta, Canada.8 
Residence*May Gertrude (Francis) Hodges and Charles Rickards Hodges lived between 1915 and 1917 at Broomhill, Wichling, Kent, England.9,10 
Birth of SonHer son Harry Stuart Hodges was born on 4 April 1915 at Broomhill, Wichling, Kent, England.9,8 
Birth of DaughterHer daughter Edna Joan Hodges was born on 5 December 1916 at Wichling, Kent, England.10,8 
ResidenceMay Gertrude (Francis) Hodges and Charles Rickards Hodges lived between 1918 and 1922 at Lone Barn Farm, Lenham, Kent, England.11,12,8,13 
Birth of DaughterHer daughter Olive Joyce Hodges was born on 10 December 1918 at Lone Barn Farm, Lenham, Kent, England.11,8,14 
Birth of DaughterHer daughter Doris May Hodges was born on 15 December 1920 at Lone Barn Farm, Lenham, Kent, England.12,8 
Census*May Gertrude (Francis) Hodges appeared on the census of 1921 as the wife of Charles Rickards Hodges at Lone Barn Farm, Lenham, Kent, England.8 
Birth of SonHer son Gordon Raymond Hodges was born on 5 February 1922 at Lone Barn Farm, Lenham, Kent, England.13,14 
Birth of DaughterHer daughter Hazel Louise Hodges was born on 11 December 1923 at Home Farm, Sandway, Lenham, Kent, England.15,14 
(Beneficiary) WillMay Gertrude (Francis) Hodges was listed as a beneficiary in the will of Daniel Francis dated 28 December 1923 and was bequeathed 1/8 share of the residual of the estate; May Gertrude (Francis) Hodges:
- 1/8 share of the residual of the estate

John Wills Francis:
- ten (10) annual payments of $100 starting the 3rd year after death of his father, and
- 1/8 share of the residual of the estate

Henry Alfred Francis:
- 1/8 share of the residual of the estate

George Edward Francis:
- 1/8 share of the residual of the estate

Mabel Annette (Francis) Moore:
- the West Half of Section 7, Township 79, Range 15, West of the 6th Meridian, and
- 1/8 share of the residual of the estate

James Richard Francis:
- a portion of Section 3, Township 51, Range 18, West of the 4th Meridian,
- the North Half of Section 33, Township 50, Range 18, West of 4th Meridian, and
- 1/8 share of the residual of the estate

Emma Louise (Francis) Lovell:
- the East Half of Section 7, Township 79, Range 15, West of the 6th Meridian, and
- 1/8 share of the residual of the estate

Arthur Clarence Francis:
- the East Half of Section 4, Township 51, Range 18, West of the 4th Meridian,
- part of Section 3, Township 51, Range 18, West of the 4th Meridian, and
- 1/8 share of the residual of the estate. 
ResidenceMay Gertrude (Francis) Hodges and Charles Rickards Hodges lived in 1937 at Fairbourne Court, Harrietsham, Kent, England.16 
Death*May Gertrude Francis died on 24 March 1937 of "cachexia, carcinoma of thoracic gland and carcinoma of rt. breast and uterus" at Fairbourne Court, Harrietsham, Kent, England, at age 50. The informant listed on the death certificate was Richard Norman Hodges.16,17 
Burial*May Gertrude Francis was buried in 1937 at St. John the Baptist Churchyard, Harrietsham, Kent, England.17

Family

Charles Rickards Hodges b. 24 Nov 1884, d. 26 Jun 1949
Marriage*She married Charles Rickards Hodges, son of Arthur Rickards Hodges and Mary Tame, on 28 February 1912 at Alberta College, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The wedding party included George Edward Francis and Mary Rosetta Francis.7 
Children
Last Edited1 Apr 2025

Citations

  1. [S4802] Ontario Registrar General, Registrations of Births and Stillbirths, 1869-, May Gertrude Francis registration no. 004765 (10 Sep 1886); digital image, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 10 Jun 2024); citing microfilm MS 929, roll 75, Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
  2. [S4830] 1891 census of Canada, Middlesex West, Ontario, population schedule, district 93, p. 15, family 86, Daniel Francis household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 14 Jun 2024); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll T-6354.
  3. [S4822] "Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Registers [1825-1910]," Vol. 4, p. 335, entry for May Gertrude Francis, 19 Aug 1895; United Church of Canada Archives, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  4. [S4831] 1901 census of Canada, West Beaver Lake, Alberta, population schedule, district 202, subdistrict 1, p. 1, dwelling 6, family 6, Daniel Francis household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 14 Jun 2024); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll T-6550.
  5. [S4832] 1906 Census of the Northwest Provinces, Strathcona, Alberta, population and livestock schedule, subdistrict 20, p. 11, family 101, Daniel Francis household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 15 Jun 2024); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll T-18362.
  6. [S4833] 1911 census of Canada, Strathcona, Alberta, population schedule, district 6, subdistrict 25, pp. 17-18, family 7, Daniel Francis household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 15 Jun 2024); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll T-20332.
  7. [S4804] Alberta Bureau of Vital Statistics, marriage certificate 427 (1912), Charles Rickards Hodges and May Gertrude Francis; Provincial Archives of Alberta, Edmonton.
  8. [S4836] 1921 census of England, Kent, Hollingbourne, Lenham, Charles Hodges household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 16 Jun 2024); citing RG15 PN04259 RD 52 RS 2 ED 4, 5 SN 40, 1921 Census of England and Wales, The National Archives of England, Kew.
  9. [S4837] England, birth certificate for Harry S Hodges, born 1915; citing 2a/1638/272, Hollingbourn registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  10. [S4838] England, birth certificate for Edna J Hodges, born Q1 1917; citing 2a/1446/366, Hollingbourne registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  11. [S4839] England, birth certificate for Olive J Hodges, born Q1 1919; citing 2a/1163/465, Hollingbourn registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  12. [S4840] England, birth certificate for Doris M Hodges, born Q1 1921; citing 2a/1678/88, Hollingbourn registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  13. [S4841] England, birth certificate for Gordon R Hodges, born Q1 1922; citing 2a/1628/143, Hollingbourne registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  14. [S4846] 1939 England and Wales Register, Hollingbourne (Kent), E.D. DJKN, Registration District/Subdistrict 52/2, Fairbourne Court, Fairbourne Road, Harrietsham, Charles R Hodges household; imaged from … “1939 England and Wales Register,” Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.ca/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 16 Jun 2024), image 22 of 24; citing “The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/1827D."
  15. [S4842] England, birth certificate for Hazel Louise Hodges, born 11 Dec 1924; citing 2a/1487/247 (Q1 1924), Hollingbourne registration district and Lenham subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  16. [S4844] England, death certificate for May G Hodges, died 24 Mar 1937; citing 2a/1649/226, Hollingbourne registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  17. [S4845] Find a Grave, digital images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 16 Jun 2024), photograph, memorial # 237320476, gravestone for May Gertrude Hodges (24 Mar 1937), St. John the Baptist Churchyard, Harrietsham, Kent.