Born in Bromley by Bow, London.1

Recorded in census in Bromley by Bow, London (2 Uamvar Street,).2

RG13/345 fol 126 p34

Occupation Soldier in India and Mesopotamia

Notes from Nan (Mabel Miriam Allen) accompanying photos: On way home 1918.  Reached Paris. Fighting began in Afghanistan.  They were sent back. Arrived home Dec 1919 in time to act as best man at Maud-Alf's wedding Christmas Day.  Alf had been wounded very badly.

All Saints Church, Poplar

Both living at 20 Woollett Street at time of marriage.  Witnesses: Walter Henry Spivey (Frank's brother) and Alice Lydia Allen (Mabel's sister).

Married Mabel Miriam ALLEN in Poplar, London.3

Both living at 20 Woollett Street at time of marriage.  Witnesses: Walter Henry Spivey (Frank's brother) and Alice Lydia Allen (Mabel's sister).

Birth of son Roy Francis SPIVEY in Poplar, London

Birth of son Alan John SPIVEY in Poplar, London.1

Bought shop in 81 Teviot Street, Bromley by Bow

Bought tenancy with Elizabeth Allen (mother-in-law) from Frank Allen (a relative?) who was living there. Family lived behind the shop.

Occupation Clerk for Poplar Board of Guardians

Roy says he started in an insurance company then went to work for Poplar Board of Guardians, becoming a relieving officer working in Harley Street, and then Old Ford.

Resident in Upminster, Essex (31 Park Drive, Upminster)

First listing in telephone directory 1941 (Upm 3142)

Occupation Local Govt Official (Mental Health)

Occupation Mental Welfare Officer.3

from Pearl & Alan's marriage cert

Died in Harold Wood Hospital, Essex Left ventricular failure; myocardial infarction (31 Park Drive, Upminster, Essex).4,5

Informed by son Roy. Frank's occupation listed as Mental Welfare Officer (retired).

Cremated in South Essex Crematorium, Upminster.4