Margaret Elizabeth AUTON (10.3.6.2.3)
Born
3 February 1881 Welbury, North Yorkshire, England
Parents
Thomas AUTON age 31 and Jane Ann BAXTER age 28
Resided
1881 at ‘Duke of Wellington’ Inn, Welbury, Yorkshire, England with parents Thomas AUTON and Jane BAXTER and siblings, Mary Harriet AUTON, Thomas William AUTON and visitor Margaret BAXTER (probably Aunt)
Birth of Siblings
Agnes A AUTON born 1884 Welbury, Yorkshire, England when Margaret was 3
Zilpha AUTON born 1886 Welbury, Yorkshire, England when Margaret was 5
William AUTON born 1889 Welbury, Yorkshire, England when Margaret was 8
Death of Father
Thomas AUTON died 28 October 1893 Welbury, Yorkshire, England aged 44. Margaret was 12
Resided
1901 at Welbury, Yorkshire, England with widowed mother Jane Anne BAXTER and siblings Mary Harriet AUTON, Thomas William AUTON, Agnes A AUTON, Zilpha AUTON and William AUTON
Coronation of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
Margaret Elizabeth AUTON would have celebrated the coronation of King Edward VII at Westminster Abbey while living in England 1902
Marriage of Sister
Mary Harriet AUTON married Timothy BROWN 9 November 1905 Welbury, Yorkshire, England
Resided
1911 at Welbury, Yorkshire, England with widowed mother Jane Anne BAXTER and siblings Thomas William AUTON and Zilpha AUTON
Married
Margaret Elizabeth AUTON married William MAWER 1911 Yorkshire, England when she was 30
Birth of Children
Donald H MAWER born 5 February 1914 Darlington, Durham, England
Winifred Doris MAWER born 18 June 1917 Leyburn, Yorkshire, England
Marriage of Brother
Thomas William AUTON married Ethel WOODFIELD 1918 Stockton, Durham, England
Death of Mother
Jane Ann BAXTER died 3 July 1918 at 14 Clive Road, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England
Inheritance
Probate of Jane Ann BAXTER granted 17 August 1918 to two of her children, Mary Harriet AUTON and Margaret Elizabeth AUTON. Effects 194 pounds
Birth of Son
Kenneth Owen MAWER born 17 April 1919 England
Death of Brother
Thomas William AUTON died 1935 Scarborough, Yorkshire, England
Resided
1939 at Darlington, Durham, England with husband William E MAWER and children Donald H MAWER and Winifred Doris MAWER
Death of Sister
Mary Harriet AUTON died 1950 Middlesbrough, Cleveland, Yorkshire, England when Margaret was 69
Resided
1955 at 59 Milbank Road, Darlington, Yorkshire, England
Died
6 April 1955 Waterloo Hotel, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, England
Probate
22 September 1955 to William Ernest MAWER (printer and stationer) Effects 496 pounds 7s 11d
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About William Ernest MAWER (10.3.6.2.3/1 ) (Husband of Margaret Elizabeth AUTON)
Born: 13 January 1881 East Cowton, Yorkshire, England
Occupation: Master Printer at The Electric Press. It was forced to close on the outbreak of war.
Military: Posted 21 January 1917. Transferred 22 February 1919. Rank Pte, Regtl. Durham Light Infantry, No 44057. Received pension 23 February 1919 expired 25 November 1919. Pension renewed 21 January 1920 bad Rheumatism since 27 March 2018 injured at Battle for Bullecourt. 14 April 1918 French Fever moved to England. Stoke on Trent W Hospital Newcastle 30 May 1918 until 20 July 2018. Sandon Hall Hospital 15 May 2018 until 25 July 2018. Condition in 1920: Pains in head, chest and legs on exam. Creaking in right left knee, more on right. No joint enlarged or muscular tenderness, no movement limitation. Teeth and mouth clean. Somewhat stiff and slow in movements. Received Victory Medal and British War Medal
Died: 8 October 1962 at 3 Pine Grove, Darlington, Durham, England
Resided: 1962 at 59 Milbank Road, Darlington, Durham, England
Probate: 20 May 1962 to children Donald Henry MAWER, Kenneth Owen MAWER and Winifred Doris MAWER
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Donald Henry MAWER (10.3.6.2.3.1)
Born
5 February 1914 Darlington, Durham, England
Parents
Margaret Elizabeth AUTON age 33 and William Ernest MAWER age 33
Birth of Siblings
Winifred Doris MAWER born 18 June 1917 Leyburn, Yorkshire, England when Donald was 3
Kenneth Own MAWER born 17 April 1919 England when Donald was 5
Resided
1939 at Darlington, Durham, England with parents Margaret Elizabeth AUTON and William E MAWER and sister Winifred Doris MAWER
Universal Blackouts During World War II
Donald Henry MAWER would have experienced government regulated blackouts during World War II while living in Durham 1939
Britain Declares War on Germany
Donald Henry MAWER was living in Durham, England 1939 when Britain declared war on Nazi Germany
Married
Donald Henry MAWER married Joan Mary BEALES 1948 Norfolk, England when he was 34
Death of Mother
Margaret Elizabeth AUTON died 6 April 1955 Waterloo Hotel, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, England
Occupation
1962 Master Printer
Inheritance
20 May 1962 Probate William Ernest MAWER to children Donald Henry MAWER, Kenneth Owen MAWER and Winifred Doris MAWER
Death of Siblings
Winifred Doris MAWER died 1968 Darlington, Durham, England
Kenneth Owen MAWER died 28 July 1988 at 3 Pine Grove Darlington, Durham, England
Resided
2004 – 2006 at 6 Blackwell Scar, LD38DL, Darlington, Durham, England
Died
2006 Darlington, Durham, England aged 92
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About Joan Mary BEALES (10.3.6.2.3.1) (wife of William Ernest MAWER)
Obituary: Chester-le-Street Advertiser, Chester-le-Street, Durham, England
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Winifred Doris MAWER (10.3.6.2.3.2)
Born
18 June 1917 Leyburn, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Margaret Elizabeth AUTON age 36 and William Ernest MAWER age 36
Birth of Brother
Kenneth Own MAWER born 17 April 1919 England when Winifred was 1
The Women’s Voluntary Service
Winifred Doris MAWER lived in the United Kingdom during World War II and would have been aware of the Women’s Voluntary Service effort
Resided
1939 at Darlington, Durham, England with parents Margaret Elizabeth AUTON and William E MAWER and brother Donald H MAWER
Married
Winifred Doris MAWER married George Levett LEAKE 28 November 1940 at Darlington, Durham, England when she was 23
Death of Mother
Margaret Elizabeth AUTON died 6 April 1955 Waterloo Hotel, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, England aged 74. Winifred was 37
Inheritance
20 May 1962 Probate William Ernest MAWER to children Donald Henry MAWER, Kenneth Owen MAWER and Winifred Doris MAWER
Died
4 September 1968 Darlington, Durham, England aged 51
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About George Levett LEAKE (10.3.6.2.3.2/1) (husband of Winifred Doris MAWER)
Born: 31 July 1913 Sedgefield, Durham, England
Resided: 1973 at 3 Pine Grove, Darlington, Durham, England
Died: 6 April 1973 Darlington, Durham, England
Probate: 25 July 1973 London 22,086 pounds
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Kenneth Owen MAWER (10.3.6.2.3.3)
Born
17 April 1919
Parents
Margaret Elizabeth AUTON and William MAWER
Married
Evelyn LAMB 1951 Darlington, Durham, England
Children
Elizabeth MAWER 5 April 1953
Katheryn MAWER 11 October 1958
Inheritance
20 May 1962 Probate William Ernest MAWER to children Donald Henry MAWER, Kenneth Owen MAWER and Winifred Doris MAWER
Resided
1988 at 12 Hillside Road, Darlington, Durham, England
Died
28 July 1988
Probate
21 September 1988 85,225 pounds 8881202394F
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Sources:
10.3.6.2.3 AUTON, Margaret Elizabeth, England and Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index 1881
10.3.6.2.3 AUTON, Thomas, 1881 England Census, Yorkshire, Welbury
10.3.6.2.3 AUTON, Margaret Elizabeth, 1901 England Census, Yorkshire, Welbury, Appleton Wiske
10.3.6.2.3 AUTON, Margaret Elizabeth 1911 England Census, Yorkshire-North Riding, West Rounton and Welbury
10.3.6.2.3 AUTON, Margaret Elizabeth, England and Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index 1911
10.3.5.2:1 BAXTER, Jane Ann, England and Wales, National Probate Calendear (Index of Wills and Administrations) 1918 Abadie-Cyster
10.3.6.2.3 AUTON, Margaret Elizabeth 1939 England and Wales Register, Durham, Darlington
10.3.6.2.3 AUTON, Margaret Elizabeth, England and Wales, Civil Registration Death Index 1955
10.3.6.2.3 AUTON, Margaret Elizabeth, England and Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) 1955 Kaberry-Myton
10.3.6.2.3/1 MAWER, William Ernest, England and Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index 1881
10.3.6.2.3/1 MAWER, William Ernest, British Army WWI Pension Records 1914 – 1920
10.3.6.2.3:1 Letter from William Ernest MAWER and E STOBART regarding closing down the printing business for the duration of World War I
10.3.6.2.3:1 MAWER, William Ernest, WWI Service Medal Award Rolls 1914 – 1920, British War and Victory medal, Durham Light Infantry, Piece 1612
10.3.6.2.3:1 MAWER, William Ernest, England and Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) 1963 Mass-Mytton
10.3.6.2.3.1 MAWER, Donald H, England and Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index 1914
10.3.6.2.3.1 MAWER, Donald H, 1939 England and Wales Register, Durham, Darlington
10.3.6.2.3.1 MAWER, Donald H, England and Wales, Civil Registration Death Index 2006
10.3.6.2.3.2 MAWER, Winifred Doris, England and Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index 1917
10.3.6.2.3.2 MAWER, Winifred Doris, England and Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index 1940
10.3.6.2.3.2 MAWER, Winifred Doris, 1939 England and Wales Register, Durham, Darlington
10.3.6.2.3.2 MAWER, Winifred Doris, England and Wales, Civil Registration Death Index 1968
10.3.6.2.3.3 MAWER, Kenneth Owen, England and Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index 1919
10.3.6.2.3.3 MAWER, Kenneth Owen, England and Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index 1951
10.3.6.2.3.3 MAWER, Kenneth Owen, England and Wales, Civil Registration Death Index 1988
10.3.6.2.3.3 MAWER, Kenneth Owen, England and Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) 1988 Marttinson-Mitchell
10.3.6.2.3.2/1 LEAKE, George Levett, England and Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations 1973