Charles Thomas Minter

1879 - 1948  (68 years)

• Name	Charles Thomas Minter
  Birth	15 May 1879	Kensington RD   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  _UID	F4E0BBD609384094A57D4FE93EE2AC7A1A6A
  Death	19 Feb 1948	St Stephens Hospital, Fulham, London SW10   [3]
  Notes	The ancestry of Charles is unknown. His father's name isn't shown on his marriage certificate. His birth certificate might help but hasn't been obtained. However, he was baptised on 24 March 1895 at St Faith, Wandsworth as Charles Thomas Pridmore, mother Martha Minter of 14 Dighton Road, Wandsworth. This doesn't help to establish Charles's ancestry. In 1901 Charles, aged 22 a candle maker, lived at10 Ebner Street, Wandsworth, London as the grandson of Samuel Pridmore (70, born Battersea) and Caroline Pridmore (77, born Hyde Park). Charles's birth was registered in Q2 1879 (Kensington 1a/73). He hasn't been found in 1891 but in 1881, aged 2, he was with the Pridmores (as a visitor) at 115 Winstanley Road, Battersea. In 1911 Charles had evidently decided to adopt the surname Pridmore instead of Minter: aged 31, single, a candle maker, he was living at 10 Edna Street, Wandsworth as the son of Samuel Pridmore now aged 82 and a widower. Samuel Pridmore was born about 1828 and died aged 83 in Q2 1911 (Wandsworth 1d/332). He was married twice, firstly In Q2 1852 (Kensington 1a/32) to Maria HEDCOCK (who died aged 49 in Q1 1875 (Wandsworth 1d/476)) and then in Q4 1876 (Lambeth 1d/733) to Caroline HOLLEY. The following census details have been found: 1861: at 14 Hope Street, Battersea (all PRIDMORE), Samuel (31, labourer in distillery, born Battersea), Mariah (33, born Cossey, Norfolk), Samuel (8, scholar, born Hammersmith), Henry (3, born Battersea) and William (1, born Battersea). 1871 (1): at 13 Hope Street, Battersea (all PRIDMORE), Samuel (40, labourer in candle factory, born Battersea), Maria (45, born Cossey, Norfolk), Samuel (18, labourer in candle factory, born Hammersmith), Henry (13, scholar, born Battersea), William (11, scholar, born Battersea), Thomas (9, scholar, born Battersea), Sarah (6, scholar, born Battersea), James (3, scholar, born Battersea) and Elizabeth (4 months, born Battersea). Alos there was a boarder Elijah BURFETT (?), 20, single, labourer in candle factory, born London. 1871 (2): at 92 Church Road, Battersea (all HOLLEY), Henry (40, carman & coal dealer, born Wells, Somerset), Caroline (46, born Middlesex), John (16, printer, born Walworth), Caroline (12, scholar, born Battersea), Henry (9, scholar, born Battersea), Margaret (7, scholar, born Battersea), Fanny (4, scholar, born Battersea) and James (2, born Battersea). 1881: at 115 Winstanley Road, Battersea, Samuel PRIDMORE (50, ---man at distillery, born Battersea), Caroline PRIDMORE (54, born Middlesex), Henry J(?) PRIDMORE (23, cooper, born Battersea), Caroline HOLLEY (stepdaugter, 22, servant, born Battersea), William PRIDMORE (21, ---ter, born Battersea), Henry HOLLEY (stepson, 19, carman, born Battersae), Margaret HOLLEY (stepdaughter, 18, ????, born Battersea), James PRIDMORE (13, ???? ????, born Battersea), Thomas HOLLEY (stepson, 12(?), scholar, born Battersea), Eliza EMBLING (?) (cousin, widow, 58, born Windsor), Charles MINTER (visitor, 2, born Middlesex) and John - HOLLEY (stepson, 27, compositor, born Isleworth). Not found in 1891. 1921 census: at 31 Alma Road, Wandsworth, London SW 18 (all MINTER), Charles Thomas (head, 42y 1m, married, born Paddington, London, candle maker with Prices Patent Candle Co Ltd, soap candle & night light manufacturer, Battersea, London SW), Nellie Maud (wife, 41y 6m, married, born Herne Hill, London, home duties), Sidney Charles (son, 8y 2m, born Wandsworth, London, whole time school) and Martha Maria (mother, 77y 9m, widow, born Boro', London, home duties). From London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965, at Ancestry.com: 1935, at 31 Alma Road, London SW 18, (all Minter) Charles Thomas, Nellie Maud, Sidney Charles [son] and Fanny Florence [sister]. At the same address were William Benjamin and Alice Grace BENISON. 1936, at 31 Alma Road, London SW 18, (all Minter) Charles Thomas, Nellie Maud, Sidney Charles [son] and Fanny Florence [sister]. At the same address were Frederick George and Audrey Mary VARY. Not searched after 1936 but see son's Notes. 1939 Register: 31 Alma Road, Wandsworth, London Minter, Charles T born 15 May 1879, married, candle maker (moulder). Auxiliary Fire Service Minter, Nellie M born 15 Dec 1879 married, unpaid domestic duties Minter, Fanny F born 17 Nov 1877, single, domestic service now on Nat. Health disability From England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 at Ancestry.com: Minter Charles Thomas of 31 Alma Road East Hill Wandsworth London SW18 died 19 February 1948 at St Stephens Hospital Fulham London SW10 Administration London 2 April to Nellie Maud Minter widow. Effects £527 17s 9d.
  Person ID	I1	Ash, Kent
  Last Modified	2 Apr 2025

  
  

  Family	Nellie Maud Minter,   b. 15 Dec 1879, Herne Hill, London d. Mar 1966, Lambeth RD (Age 86 years)
  Marriage	14 Jun 1911	St Johns Church, Fulham, London   [4]
  	Married by banns. Charles Thomas Minter, 32, bachelor, candle moulder of 128 Farm Lane, father not stated. Nellie Maud Minter, 31, spinster of 128 Farm Lane, father Edward John Minter, coachman (retired). Both signed full names. Witnesses Fanny Florence Minter [Nellie's sister] and Samuel Bolt.
  Children	1. Sidney Charles Minter,   b. 23 Apr 1913, Wandsworth RD d. 11 Feb 1974, West Wickham, Kent (Age 60 years)
  Family ID	F955	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 Oct 2011

  
  

• Sources

  [S3] BMD index, Q2 1879 Kensington 1a/73. (Reliability: 3). [S359] 1939 Register at findmypast.co.uk. [S3] BMD index, aged 68, Q1 1948 Chelsea 5c/355. (Reliability: 3). [S159] London Metropolitan Archives at Ancestry.co.uk, October 2009 and later.