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Alfred Ernest Sackville CRESSWELL 1878 - 1915


1   Alfred Ernest Sackville CRESSWELL, born 14 Sep 1878 at Pinkney Park, Sherston (Wilts), census 1881 at "Halsdon", Dolton (Devon), The family later resided at Leckhampton Hall, Cheltenham (Gloucs). Alfred attended Cheltenham College, and Cheltenham was regarded as being his “home” town.

Alfred was killed in action 13 Mar 1915 at St Eloi, France - Aged 36, buried at Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery - X.4, Captain - 2nd  Btn - The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), Served in the South African Campaign.

Promoted Capt. in 1904, appointed Adjt. of the 3rd Bn. (Res.) of his Regt. in 1912. He resided at Beacon Hall, Bennenden (Kent).

(An extremely good website with details of Cheltenham War Losses can be found here)


Parents

2.  Charles Estcourt CRESSWELL, born 6 Jan 1832 in Sherston Magna (Wilts), census 1881 at "Halsdon", Dolton (Devon), died 9 Dec 1893, occupation 1881 Private Means - No Occupation.  He married Phoebe COXWELL, 14 Sep 1867.

                             Children:

                      i      Phoebe Emily CRESSWELL, born 29 Sep 1868.  She married I.L. JOHNSTONE, 1905.

                      ii     Estcourt Coxwell Henry CRESSWELL, born 5 May 1870, died 8 Jan 1916.

                      iii     Arthur John Grinfield CRESSWELL, born 27 Dec 1872 in Brighton (Sussex), census 1881 at "Halsdon", Dolton (Devon), died 16 Nov 1940.  He married Constance Norah LINDESAY, 1926.

                      iv    Ethel Susan CRESSWELL, born 1874 in Miserdon (Gloucs), census 1881 at "Halsdon", Dolton (Devon), died 1884.

                      v     William Warneford CRESSWELL, born 12 Apr 1875 in Miserdon (Gloucs), census 1881 at "Halsdon", Dolton (Devon), died 25 Sep 1959.  He married Marjorie KING, 1914.

                      vi    Gertrude Celia CRESSWELL, born 24 Jun 1876 in Sherston (Wilts), census 1881 at "Halsdon", Dolton (Devon), died 30 Aug 1949.  She married Theo F. TRACEY, 1907.

                      vii    Emma Maude CRESSWELL, born 11 Aug 1877 in Sherston (Wilts), baptized 14 Oct 1877 in Sherston Magna (Wilts), census 1881 at "Halsdon", Dolton (Devon), died 26 Jun 1953.  She married Clarence E. Lloyd GILBERT, 1898.

            1.       viii   Alfred Ernest Sackville CRESSWELL, born 14 Sep 1878 at Pinkney Park, Sherston (Wilts), census 1881 at "Halsdon", Dolton (Devon), died 13 Mar 1915 at St Eloi, France - Aged 36, buried at Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery - X.4, Captain - 2nd  Btn - The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), Served in the South African Campaign. Promoted Capt. in 1904, appointed Adjt. of the 3rd Bn. (Res.) of his Regt. in 1912.

                      ix    Charles Sackville CRESSWELL, born 8 Sep 1880 in Sherston (Wilts), census 1881 at "Halsdon", Dolton (Devon), died 10 Aug 1942.

                      x     Herbert Pickney CRESSWELL, born 30 Nov 1881.  He married Euphemia CLARKE, 26 Jul 1921.

                      xi    Richard Corbet CRESSWELL, born 3 May 1884, died 1951 in New Zealand.

                      xii    Barbara Jane CRESSWELL, born 1885.

                      xiii   Agnes Sophia CRESSWELL, born 27 Jul 1888, died Apr 1962.  She married Gerald TREVALDWYN, 1910.

                      xiv   Thomas Hungerford CRESSWELL, born 8 Dec 1889.

3.  Phoebe COXWELL, born Abt 1848 in Drinkstone (Suffolk), resided after WWI at Leckhampton Hall, Cheltenham (Gloucs).


Grandparents

4.  George William Howe CRESSWELL, born 19 Aug 1800 in Sherston (Wilts), died 29 Oct 1848 in Guernsey (Channel Islands).  He married Sophia Ann HULBERT, 16 Nov 1826 at Little Somerford (Wilts).

                             Children:

                      i      George Edward CRESSWELL, born 12 Feb 1829 in Sherston (Wilts), died 2 Dec 1883.  He married Mary Emma COXWELL, 7 Aug 1867.

                      ii     Emily CRESSWELL, died 8 May 1889.  She married George BELBEN, Feb 1851.

            2.       iii     Charles Estcourt CRESSWELL, born 6 Jan 1832 in Sherston Magna (Wilts), census 1881 at "Halsdon", Dolton (Devon), died 9 Dec 1893, occupation 1881 Private Means - No Occupation.  He married Phoebe COXWELL, 14 Sep 1867.

5.  Sophia Ann HULBERT.


6.  John Hughes COXWELL.

                             Children:

            3.       i      Phoebe COXWELL, born Abt 1848 in Drinkstone (Suffolk), resided After WWI at Leckhampton Hall, Cheltenham (Gloucs).  She married Charles Estcourt CRESSWELL, 14 Sep 1867.


 Great-Grandparents

8.  Estcourt CRESSWELL, born 10 May 1745, died 4 Jul 1823.  He married (1) Mary WOTTON.  He married (2) Mary GREGORY, 14 Aug 1781 in Bibury (Gloucs).

                             Children by Mary WOTTON:

                      i      Anne CRESSWELL.  She married Rev Thomas FRY, 23 Sep 1802.

                             Children by Mary GREGORY:

                      ii     Jane CRESSWELL, born Abt 1778 Illegitimate.

                      iii     Thomas Estcourt CRESSWELL, born Abt 1779 Illegitimate.  He married Sarah HOWELL, 14 Oct 1802 in Sherston Magna (Wilts).

                      iv    Richard Estcourt CRESSWELL, born 5 Oct 1781, died 21 Mar 1841.  He married Elizabeth COXWELL, 24 May 1803.

                      v     Sackville CRESSWELL, born 14 May 1785 in Bibury (Gloucs), died 7 Apr 1843.  He married Jane TOMBS, 30 Apr 1812 at Winson (Gloucs).

                      vi    Henry CRESSWELL, born Abt 1787.  He married Sophia SMITH.

                      vii    Estcourt CRESSWELL, born 3 Dec 1788 at Pinkney Park (Wilts), died 12 Jul 1828 in Sherston (Wilts).  He married Sarah GIBBS, 14 Mar 1814 in North Wraxall (Wilts).

                      viii   John CRESSWELL, born 30 Mar 1793 at Pinkney Park (Wilts), died 6 Feb 1851 in Creech.  He married (1) Emma Ann PROCTOR, 16 Apr 1817 in Lyme Regis (Dorset).  He married (2) Jessica SMELT, 16 Feb 1837.

                      ix    Edmund CRESSWELL, died 1841.  He married (1) Frances WELLBANKS.  He married (2) Frances DANGERFIELD.

            4.       x     George William Howe CRESSWELL, born 19 Aug 1800 in Sherston (Wilts), died 29 Oct 1848 in Guernsey (Channel Islands).  He married Sophia Ann HULBERT, 16 Nov 1826 at Little Somerford (Wilts).

9.  Mary GREGORY.


10.  Henry HULBERT.  He married Anne STUBBS.

                             Children:

            5.       i      Sophia Ann HULBERT.  She married George William Howe CRESSWELL, 16 Nov 1826 at Little Somerford (Wilts).

11.  Anne STUBBS.


Great-Great-Grandparents

16.  Thomas Estcourt CRESSWELL, born Jul 1712, died 14 Nov 1788.  He married Anne WARNEFORD, 1744.

 He was Member of Parliament for Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. Resided at Pickney Park, Sherston (Wilts)

                             Children:

            8.       i      Estcourt CRESSWELL, born 10 May 1745, died 4 Jul 1823.  He married (1) Mary WOTTON.  He married (2) Mary GREGORY, 14 Aug 1781 in Bibury (Gloucs).

                      ii     Frances CRESSWELL.  She married Dr HALL, 30 Sep 1790.

17.  Anne WARNEFORD.


3rd Great-Grandparents

64.  Richard CRESSWELL, born in Rudgley (Staffordshire).  He married Elizabeth ESTCOURT.

                             Children:

            32.     i      Thomas Estcourt CRESSWELL, born Jul 1712, died 14 Nov 1788.  He married Anne WARNEFORD, Abt 1744.

65.  Elizabeth ESTCOURT, born Feb 1688, died Feb 1717.


66.  Edmund WARNEFORD, Resided in Bibury (Gloucs).  He married Elizabeth SACKVILLE.

                             Children:

            33.     i      Anne WARNEFORD.  She married Thomas Estcourt CRESSWELL, Abt 1744.

67.  Elizabeth SACKVILLE.


4th Great-Grandparents

130.  Thomas ESCOURT, born Abt 1646, resided 1678 in Chelsea (Middx).  He married Mary CORBETT, marriage bond 11 Feb 1678 at Vicar Generals Office. Married at Lincolns Inn Chapel.

                             Children:

                      i      Thomas ESTCOURT, born Abt 1680, died Nov 1704.

            65.     ii     Elizabeth ESTCOURT, born Feb 1688, died Feb 1717.  She married Richard CRESSWELL.

131.  Mary CORBETT, born Abt 1655, resided 1678 at Queen Street, Covent Garden (Middx).


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