Francis Henry Judge 21st December 1882 - 1952

Francis Henry Judge was the eldest child of Henry Judge and Susannah Judge (nee Savage). He was born on 21st December 1882 at 68 Cavendish Buildings, Clerkenwell Road, London.

On the night of 5th April 1891 the census was held. Francis Henry Judge was living with his parents Henry Judge and Susannah Judge (nee Savage), along with his siblings Elsie, Lilian and Dora Judge and his two aunts Marina and Angelina Savage. They were living at 108 Church Road, Islington, London.

Round about this time, whilest playing outside, some boys decided too throw stones at each other and some of them hit Francis Henry's legs, causing damage that would have an impact on the rest of his life.

On the night of 31st March 1901 the census was held. Francis Henry Judge was still living at 108 Church Road, Islington, London with his parents Henry Judge and Susannah Judge (nee Savage), along with his siblings Elsie, Lilian, Dora, Winifred, Phyllis and Raymond Judge, his aunt Mariana Savage and his cousin Frances Hobbs, the daughter of his aunt Elizabeth Hobbs (nee Judge). Francis Henry Judge was employed as a Mercantile Clerk.

On the night of 2nd April 1911 the census was held. Francis Henry Judge was living at 3 Ockenden Road, Islington, London with his parents Henry Judge and Susannah Judge (nee Savage, along with his siblings Elsie, Lilian, Winifred, Phyllis and Raymond Judge. Francis Henry Judge was now working as a Builder's Merchant Clerk.

On the 4th August 1914 the United Kingdom declared war on Germany, there by starting The First World War. In the general euphoria Francis Henry Judge went to sign up for military service. Initially he was acepted, but after three days they realised that with his bad legs he would not be suitable for military service.

On 3rd July 1915 Francis Henry Judge married Ethel Mary Merriman at St. Silas Church, Penton Street, Islington, London. The marriage entry reads; Marriage solemnized at St Silas Church Penton Street in the Parish of Clerkenwell in the County of London.
When Married: 3 July 1915 Name and Surname: Francis Henry Judge/Ethel Mary Merriman Age: 32/28 Condition: Batchelor/Spinster Rank or Profession Secretary/- Residence at the time of Marriage 90 White Lion Street/95 Olive Road, Cricklewood Father's Name and Surname Henry Judge/John William Merriman Rank or Profession of Father Decd/Canvasser M R (I believe that the M R stands for Midland Railway) Married in the Church of St Silas according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established church by ----- or after Banns by me
This Marriage was solemnized between us, {F H Judge/E M Merriman } in the Presence of us {J W Merriman/R M Judge}

After the marriage Francis Henry Judge moved into his new wife's home at 95 Olive Road. On 23rd May 1916 their only child was born, a boy called Peter Francis Judge.

On 11th November 1918 the First World War came to an end.

In 1921 the census was held. Living at 95 Olive Road, Willesden, London, were John William Merriman, his son-in-law Francis Henry Judge, his wife Ethel Mary Judge (nee Merriman) and their son Peter Francis Judge.

In November 1925 Peter Francis Judge's father-in-law John William Merriman dies, this prompts him to visit a firm of Solicitors on 8th December at 10 Great Marlborough Street, London W1 too make out his will. He appointed his wife Ethel Mary Judge (nee Merriman) as his sole executor and he left all of his property to her. It was witnessed by Mr. W. E. Bonwick, solicitor and Mr. M. V. Roberts his clerk.

In 1931 the census was held with Francis Henry Judge living at 95 Olive Road, Wilesden, London, with his wife Ethel Mary Judge (nee Merriman) and his son Peter Francis Judge.

By 1934 his only son Peter Francis Judge marries his first wife, Lilian Adeline Biss and brings her back to 95 Olive Road, Willesden, London, where they go on to have their first child Areline Rosemary Judge.

By 1935 Francis Henry Judge buys his son Peter Francis Judge a newly built house at 32 Rydal Gardens, Wembley, Middlesex.

On 3rd September 1939 the Unitied Kingdom declared war on Germany, again. So started the Second World War. By August 1945 the war had ended.

In 1951 the first census, since 1931 was held. Francis Henry Judge was still living at 95 Olive Road, Willesden, London, with his wife Ethel Mary Judge (nee Merriman).

By the end of 1952 Francis Henry Judge died of cancer, the first person to be diagnosed with the diesease, which had been reported in The Lancet medical magazine.