CRICH PARISH
Crich, Fritchley, Whatstandwell, Bullbridge, Crich Carr, Coddington, Wheatcroft, Wakebridge
Frederick William Beresford (1897–1983)
Private
| Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) |
32007 | 11th & 9th Battalions |
Photo courtesy Brenda Newman
Frederick William Beresford ('Eddie') in 1950s–1960s
Biography
Frederick Berresford took a little finding. He was on the original Roll of Honour as Fred Beresford. However, he was nown as Eddie and also went under the surname ‘Collins’. He was born and raised at Crich. His parents were Frederick Berrisford and Ellen Wragg. Eddie enlisted in Oct 1915, he served overseas with the 11th and 9th Foresters. He was discharged in Dec 1918 as no longer fit for war work. On the WW1 Roll in St Mary’s, Crich, his surname was spelled ‘Berresford’. In 1923 he married Emma Kneebone (she was sister to John Thomas Kneebone). Eddie and Emma and had a son. The family later relocated to Blidworth, Notts, where he worked as a collier.
Before the war he worked for Joseph Yeomans, who was a well-known local merchant.
Photo courtesy Elaine Gregory
Frederick William Beresford (known as 'Eddie') in 1977
Photo courtesy Brenda Newman
Eddie with his wife Emma (née Kneebone), circa 1950s/60s
Medal Index Record
His medal index card records him with an address of Town End, Crich, enlisting on 19th October 1915 and being discharged 14th December 1918 with the Victory and British War Medals. He was awarded the Silver War Badge. His regimental number was recorded as 37007.
An additional record has Frederick William Berresford; 11th Bn 32007; 9th Bn 32007; Pte
Silver War Badge Record
32207 Pte Beresford Frederick; Notts and Derby; Badge 491677; Enlisted 29/10/15; Discharged 14/12/18; xvia aged 21; served overseas
Frederick Berrisford's nephew John Stanley Harrison Berrisford is also on the Roll of Honour.
CENSUS INFORMATION
1901: Crich
| Forename | Surname | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Where born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick | Collins | Head | 44 | Navvy | Crich |
| Ellen | Collins | wife | 45 | Holloway | |
| Mary A | Harrison | daughter | 20 | Holloway | |
| Lilly E | Collins | daughter | 17 | Wool doubler | Crich |
| Saml W. | Collins | son | 11 | Crich | |
| Martha Ann | Collins | daughter | 8 | Crich | |
| Frederick W | Collins | son | 3 | Crich | |
| John W | Harrison | son in law | 22 | Wire Drawer | Crich |
| John S | Collins | grandson | 1 | Crich | |
| Isaac | Coleman | lodger | 33 | Limestone quarryman | Crich |
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1911: Moorwood Moor
| Forename | Surname | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Where born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph | Yeomans | Head | 47 | General dealer | Crich Carr |
| Harriett | Yeomans | wife | 47 | House keeper | Holloway |
| Mary E | Yeomans | daughter | 23 | Shop assistant | Plaistow Green |
| Joseph | Yeomans | son | 16 | Assistant to father | Moorwood Moor |
| Frederick W | Collins | assistant | 13 | Assistant | Crich |
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1918 Crich Voter' List
Beresford, Frederick William, Town End – absent on military service.
1939 Register: Southwell
Frederick W Beresford b.12 November 1897
Emma Beresford b.3 February 1894
John T Beresford b.12 January 1930