James William PHILO b. 19 Aug 1910 Bromley, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom d. 2 Feb 1998 Bournemouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

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James William PHILO

Male 1910 - 1998  (87 years)


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  • Name James William PHILO 
    Born 19 Aug 1910  Bromley, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Address:
    37 Venue Street 
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    James William Philo baptism 1910.jpg
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    Gender Male 
    Residence 19 Aug 1910  Bromley, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Address:
    37 Venue Street 
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    James William Philo 1910 birth.jpg
    Baptism 7 Sep 1910  Bromley, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Address:
    St. Michael & All Angels 
    James William Philo baptism 1910.jpg
    James William Philo baptism 1910.jpg
    Residence 7 Sep 1910  Bromley, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Address:
    37 Venue Street 
    James William Philo baptism 1910.jpg
    James William Philo baptism 1910.jpg
    Lost Cousins 1911 
    Census 2 Apr 1911  Bromley, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Address:
    37 Venue Street 
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    Residence 2 Apr 1911  Bromley, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Address:
    37 Venue Street 
    James Arthur Philo 1871.jpg
    James Arthur Philo 1871.jpg
    Census 19 Jun 1921  Poplar, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Address:
    37 Venue Street 
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    1921 UK census
    James Arthur Philo
    Occupation 19 Jun 1921  Poplar, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    At School 
    Address:
    37 Venue Street 
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    1921 UK census
    James Arthur Philo
    Residence 19 Jun 1921  Poplar, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Address:
    37 Venue Street 
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    1921 UK census
    James Arthur Philo
    Occupation 8 Apr 1939  Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    School Teacher 
    Address:
    61 Westcliff Park Drive 
    James William Philo 1910 marriage.jpg
    James William Philo 1910 marriage.jpg
    Residence 8 Apr 1939  Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Address:
    61 Westcliff Park Drive 
    James William Philo 1910 marriage.jpg
    James William Philo 1910 marriage.jpg
    Occupation 29 Sep 1939  Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    School Teacher 
    Address:
    194 Ambleside Avenue 
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    Residence 29 Sep 1939  Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Address:
    194 Ambleside Avenue 
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    Residence 21 Jan 1949  Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Address:
    595 London Road 
    Residence 21 Sep 1978  Bournemouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Address:
    Flat 1 Lyth Place 22 West Overcliff Drive 
    Residence 15 Nov 1983  Bournemouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Address:
    Flat 1 Lyth Place 22 West Overcliff Drive 
    Alice May Philo 1897 death.jpg
    Alice May Philo 1897 death.jpg
    Occupation 8 Apr 1987  [11
    Retired 
    Martin A J Philo 1952 marriage.jpg
    Martin A J Philo 1952 marriage.jpg
    Residence 2 Feb 1998  Bournemouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    Address:
    Flat 1 Lyth Place 22 West Overcliff Drive 
    Died 2 Feb 1998  Bournemouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    Burial Aft 2 Feb 1998  Lytchett Minster, Dorset, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    Address:
    Woodland Burial Site, Limberlost 
    Reference Number 366 
    _UID 60680EF90A2F4CC180BA20DACE35C405153B 
    Cremated Aft 2 Feb 1998 
    Person ID I6194  Norfolk Philo
    Last Modified 9 Feb 2024 

    Father James Arthur PHILO,   b. 10 Feb 1871, Bromley, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jan 1958, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Mother Rosa JENNINGS,   b. 27 Aug 1870, Limehouse, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Dec 1957, Rochford, Essex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 27 Jun 1903  Bromley, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [14
    Address:
    St. Mary, Bromley St Leonards 
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    2nd Marriage
    2nd marriage
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    James Arthur Philo 1871 2 marriage.jpg
    Family ID F131  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Margaret Agnes CABLE,   b. 9 May 1916, Prittlewell, Essex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Jun 2007, Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 8 Apr 1939  Prittlewell, Essex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Address:
    St. Mary 
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    Children 
     1. Elizabeth Susan PHILO,   b. 30 May 1949, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Jun 2014, Poole, Dorset, England, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years)
     2. Living
    Last Modified 28 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F226  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - Address:
    37 Venue Street - 19 Aug 1910 - Bromley, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
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    37 Venue Street - 19 Aug 1910 - Bromley, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
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    St. Michael & All Angels - 7 Sep 1910 - Bromley, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
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    37 Venue Street - 7 Sep 1910 - Bromley, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
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    37 Venue Street - 2 Apr 1911 - Bromley, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
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    37 Venue Street - 2 Apr 1911 - Bromley, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
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    37 Venue Street - 19 Jun 1921 - Poplar, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
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    37 Venue Street - 19 Jun 1921 - Poplar, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
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    37 Venue Street - 19 Jun 1921 - Poplar, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
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    61 Westcliff Park Drive - 8 Apr 1939 - Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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    61 Westcliff Park Drive - 8 Apr 1939 - Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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    St. Mary - 8 Apr 1939 - Prittlewell, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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    194 Ambleside Avenue - 29 Sep 1939 - Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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    194 Ambleside Avenue - 29 Sep 1939 - Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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    595 London Road - 21 Jan 1949 - Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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    Flat 1 Lyth Place 22 West Overcliff Drive - 21 Sep 1978 - Bournemouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
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    Flat 1 Lyth Place 22 West Overcliff Drive - 15 Nov 1983 - Bournemouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
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    Flat 1 Lyth Place 22 West Overcliff Drive - 2 Feb 1998 - Bournemouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
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    Link to Google MapsDied - 2 Feb 1998 - Bournemouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Link to Google Earth
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    Woodland Burial Site, Limberlost - Aft 2 Feb 1998 - Lytchett Minster, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
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  • Documents
    James William Philo will 1.jpg
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    Page 1 of the will of James William Philo 1910-1998
    Mentions his wife Margaret Agnes Philo nee Cable son Ross Martyn Philo (AKA Martin A J Philo)and daughter Elizabeth Susan Philo
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    Page 2 of the will of James William Philo 1910-1998
    Mentions his wife Margaret Agnes Philo nee Cable son Ross Martyn Philo (AKA Martin A J Philo)and daughter Elizabeth Susan Philo
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    Page 3 of the will of James William Philo 1910-1998
    Mentions his wife Margaret Agnes Philo nee Cable son Ross Martyn Philo (AKA Martin A J Philo)and daughter Elizabeth Susan Philo

  • Notes 
    • James William Philo was born to James Arthur Philo an Engine Fitter of 37 Venue Street, Bromley and Rosa late Jones formerly Jennings on 19 August 1910 at 37 Venue Street, Bromley. (I have a copy of the certificate).

      Ancestry
      All London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1920
      James William son of James Arthur an Engine Fitter and Rosa Philo of 37 Venue Street, was born on 19 August 1910 and baptised 7 September 1910 at St Michael & All Angels, Bromley. (I have a copy of the certificate).


      In the 1911 census
      1686/22/2/9/252 37 Venue Street, Bromley
      Phils James Arthur H M 40 Engine Fitter Poplar London
      Phils Rosa W M 40 Poplar London
      Phils Arthur James S 16 Office Boy Poplar London
      Phils Alice May D 14 School Poplar London
      Phils Louisa Matilda D 6 School Poplar London
      Phils Albert Edward S 2 Poplar London
      Phils James William S 7 m Poplar London

      In the 1921 Census
      RG15 PN01709 RD22 RS2 ED10 SN343 37 Venue Street, Poplar
      Philo James Arthur H M 50 4 General Engineering Poplar Employer 1A Glaucus Street, Poplar
      Philo Rosa W M 50 10 House Duties Poplar
      Philo Alice May D S 24 4 Invoice Typist Poplar Nestles, South Wharf, Bromley
      Philo Louisa Matilda D S 16 6 Poplar
      Philo Albert Edward S S 12 11 At School Poplar
      Philo James William S S 10 10 At School Poplar

      James William Philo a bachelor School Teacher age 28 of 61 Westcliff Park Drive, Westcliff on Sea married Margaret Agnes Cable a spinster age 22 of Franklyn Henley Crescent, Prittlewell, Essex on 8 April 1939 at the parish church Prittlewell (St Mary). The witnesses were A J Cable and James A Philo (his father). (I have a copy of the certificate).

      In the 1939 Register
      RG101/1469E/021/40 194 Ambleside Avenue, Southend on Sea
      Philo James W M 19 Aug 1910 M Schoolmaster
      Philo Margaret A F 9 May 1916 M UDD

      The London Gazette 23 March 1943 Aupplement page 1366
      Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
      Administrative and Special Duties Branch
      Cpls
      25th November 1942
      1124794 James William Philo (133126)

      Philo Elizabeth S born 1949/2 Southend 4a 1065 d James William PHILO#366 & Margaret A CABLE #1258
      Philo Martin A J born 1951/4 Southend 4a 832 s James William PHILO #366 &Margaret A CABLE #1258

      In the will of James Arthur Philo of 61 Westcliff Park Drive , Westcliff on Sea, Essex, retired engineer he appointed his sons Albert Edward Philo of 35 Squirrels Heath Road, Harold Wood, Essex and James William Philo of 595 London Road, Westcliff on Sea as executors.
      Bequeathed all my personal chattels to my wife Rosa absolutely but if she die in my lifetime then unto my daughter Alice May Philo.
      I Devise the freehold property at 61 Westcliff Park Drive, Westcliff on Sea, Essex to Trustees in trust for my wife and therafter in trust for my daughter Alice May Philo in fee simple.
      I devise and bequeath the residue of real & personal estate to my wife absolutely but if she die before me to my children the said Alice May Philo, Louise Matilda Possell, the said Albert Edward Philo and said James William Philo. I declare that I have made no provision for my eldest son Arthur James Philo because he has received during my life his share of my estate.
      Dated 21 January 1949

      In her will Alice May Philo of Flat 9, Westbourne Court, Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth spinster says
      This the first codicil to my last will dated 27 July 1979 I herby revoke clause 1 of the will whereby I appoint my brothers to be my executors I also revoke clause 3(b) of my will wherby I specifically bequeath my nest of tables to my sister Mrs Louisa Matilda Possell.
      I appoint my brother James William Philo and my sister Mrs Louisa Matilda Possell to be my executors.
      I bequeath free of all tax to my sister said Mrs Louisa Matilda Possell my nest of tables and my gold bracelet with pearls & turquoise.
      In all other respects I confirm my will
      Dated 5 Mar 1980

      From Directorcheck <http://company-director-check.co.uk/>
      James William Philo of Lyth Place, 22 West Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8AA was director of Lythe Place (Bournemouth) Management Company LTD. 25/2/1991

      Philo James William death 1998/2 (born 19 August 1910) Bournemouth 4271B B18D 99 h Margaret A CABLE #1258







      1258 Philo Margaret Agnes death June 2007 ( born 09/05/1916) Kent 5641C 1C001 183 w James William Philo #366 nee Cable

  • Sources 
    1. [S40] General Register Office, Birth Certificate, birth James William Philo 13 Aug 1910.
      James William Philo was born 19 August 1910 at 37 Venue Street,Bromley.His father James Arthur Philo was an Engine Fitter.

    2. [S122] St. Michael & All Angels, Bromley, Parish Records, James William Philo baptism 7 September 1910 page 255.

    3. [S29] Census, England & Wales 1911, RG14/1686/22/2/9/252.
      In the 1911 census
      RG14/1686/22/2/9/252                  37  Venue Street, Bromley, Middlesex
        Last   Given              Relation  Status  Age            Occupation                Birthplace
      Name  Name
      Philo   James A          H         M         40        Engine Fitter              Poplar London
      Philo   Rosa                W        M         40                                            Poplar London
      Philo   Arthur             S          S          16        Office Boy                  Poplar London
      Philo   Alice                D         S          14        School                                    Poplar, London
      Philo   Louisa             D         S          6          School                                    Poplar, London
      Philo   Albert              S          S          2                                              Poplar London
      Philo   James             S          S          7 m                                         Poplar London

    4. [S29] Census, England & Wales 1911, RG14/1686/59/22/2/9/252.

    5. [S354] Census, England & Wales 1921, RG1N01709 RD22 RS2 ED10 SN343.
      In the 1921 Census
      RG15 PN01709 RD22 RS2 ED10 SN343 37 Venue Street, Poplar
      Philo James Arthur H M 50 4 General Engineering Poplar Employer 1A Glaucus Street, Poplar
      Philo Rosa W M 50 10 House Duties Poplar
      Philo Alice May D S 24 4 Invoice Typist Poplar Nestles, South Wharf, Bromley
      Philo Louisa Matilda D S 16 6 Poplar
      Philo Albert Edward S S 12 11 At School Poplar
      Philo James William S S 10 10 At School Poplar

    6. [S42] General Register Office, Marriage Certificate, marriage James William Philo 8 April 1939.
      James William Philo a bachelor School Teacher age 28 of 61 Westcliff Park Drive, Westcliff on Sea married Margaret Agnes Cable a spinster age 22 of Franklyn Henley Crescent, Prittlewell, Essex on 8 April 1939 at the parish church Prittlewell. The witnesses were A J Cable and James A Philo (his father).

    7. [S250] Census, England & Wales 1939 Register, RG101/1469E/021/40 .
      In the 1939 Register
      RG101/1469E/021/40  DAIE           194 Ambleside Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
      Sch/No.  Family   Given        Sex      Birth    Status             Occupation
                   Name    Name
      271/1  Philo   James W         M         19 Aug 1910  M         Schoolmaster
      271/2  Philo   Margaret A     F          9 May 1916   M         UDD

    8. [S158] Will and Letters of Administration Mary Ellen Philo nee Foster.
      In the will of James Arthur Philo of 61 Westcliff Park Drive , Westcliff on Sea, Essex, retired engineer he appointed his sons Albert Edward Philo of 35 Squirrels Heath Road, Harold Wood, Essex and James William Philo of 595 London Road, Westcliff on Sea as executors. I declare that I have made no provision for my eldest son Arthur James Philo because he has received during my life his share of my estate. Dated 21 January 1949

    9. [S158] Will and Letters of Administration Mary Ellen Philo nee Foster.
      In his will James William Philo of Flat 1 Lyth Place, 22 Westover Cliff Drive, Bournemouth Dated 21 September 1978

    10. [S41] General Register Office, Death Certificate, death Alice May Philo 15 November 1983.
      Alice May Philo a retired typist age 86 of 9 Westbourne Court, Poole Road, Bournemouth, died on 15 November 1983 at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Bournemouth of Heart Failure, Myocardial Infarction and Small Bowel Obstruction. The informant was her half brother James William Philo of Flat 1 22 West Overcliff Drive Bournemouth.

    11. [S42] General Register Office, Marriage Certificate, marriage Ross Martyn Philo 8 April 1987.

    12. [S64] Probate Index.
      Probate for the Will of James William Philo of Flat 1, Lythe Place, 22 Westover Cliff Drive, Bournemouth who died on 2 February 1998 was granted on 5 May 1998, the value was <£180000

    13. [S394] Will Elizabeth Susan Philo 16th June 2014.

    14. [S42] General Register Office, Marriage Certificate, marriage James Arthur Philo 27 June 1903.
      James Arthur Philo a widower Engine Fitter of 37 Venue Street married Rosa Jones a widow age 32 of 37 Venue Street on 27 June 1903 at St Mary,Bromley St Leonards,London.