PERCY JOHN: Son of William & Ellen, see Group C5. Born North Molton; birth regd as John, South Molton Sep 1884; baptised (as Percy John) North Molton 31 Oct 1890 (with two brothers). At home in 1891 census, age 6; in 1901 census age 17, domestic gardener. On 22 Nov 1917 at St Philip’s, Ilfracombe, age 33, bachelor, private on active service, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham (parent: William Somerville, stone mason (deceased)) married SARAH MARIA WARD, age 28, spinster, Hele Bay Hotel, Ilfracombe (parent: George Ward, stonemason). Before retirement Percy was a market gardener. Percy died 25 Jul 1958, age 74. Buried with William and twin brother Frederick at Combe Martin (MI - see Group C5). Sarah died of cerebral haemorrhage at Alexandra Hospital, Barnstaple, on 27 Nov 1971. She was at that time a retired drapery shop assistant, living at Gwalia, Cross St, Combe Martin. Buried with William and Helen.
JOHN WILLIAM: Born London 30 Sep 1918. Moved to Combe Martin at age 2. Attended Combe Martin Primary School. Left school at 13 and worked in Mapole Dairy, Ilfracombe. Joined RAF 1934, age 16. Served in Cyprus & Egypt. Left RAF 1945. 1945-48 worked at tax office, Weston-Super- Mare. Married IRENE MAY BURROW, Rooksbridge, Somerset, 30 Sep 1948. Returned to Combe Martin. Market gardener. Ran greengrocer’s shop 1952-82. Retired to Rews Close, Combe Martin. Interests included snooker and a drink in the local Marine. Died of renal failure, 23 Aug 1985, age 66. Buried Combe Martin (MI).
MAUREEN J.: Married Richard H. Goss (8 daughters). Living in Combe Martin. Photo
GILLIAN MAY: Married V. del Sarto, Italy (1 daughter)
