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John Stokes

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Pedigree

1. William Stokes
   1. Hannah Martin
      1. Annie Stokes
      2. William Stokes
      3. Gertrude Stokes
      4. John Stokes
         1. Mary Dora Corbett
         2. Gladys Hilda Jones
      5. Bertha Stokes
      6. Andrew Martin Stokes
      7. Kathleen Martin Stokes

Ancestors

John Stokes *21 March 1893 +7 September 1963

William Stokes *between January 1863 and March 1863 +17 August 1918

William Stokes
*about 1833
+16 July 1906

Joseph Stokes
*22 September 1798
+January 1867

Elizabeth Hodgekins
*about 1796
+about August 1867

Mary Micklewright
*about 1835
+...

Andrew Micklewright
*about 1805
+18 January 1883

Mary Simpson
*about 1802
+7 November 1838

Hannah Martin
*25 September 1862
+about April 1952

John Martin
*about 1823
+between April 1889 and June 1889

Thomas Martin
*about 1783
+about August 1824

Hannah Bird
*about 1781
+...

Jane Street
*about 1823
+between October 1911 and December 1911

John Street
*about 1798
+about March 1835

Mary Ann Dorsett
*about 1801
+...

Source References

1. General Register Office: England & Wales Marriage Index
2. General Register Office: England & Wales Birth Index
3. Lichfield Mercury
   1. • Date: 23 June 1933
      • Page: Page 4
      • Citation:

        [MARRIAGES.]

        STOKES-DEACON. - On June 12th, 1933, by Special Licence, at St. Leonards, Wollaton, Notts., by the Rector; John Stokes, A.M.S.E., late of Arnold, Notts, to Gladys Hilda Deacon, of Harlequin, Leomansley, Lichfield.

   2. • Date: 11 August 1939
      • Page: Page 4
      • Citation:

        LICHFIELD EXPERT

        Awarded A.R.P. Institute Diploma

        Mr. John Stokes, A.M.I. Fire E., of "Harlequin," Lichfield, the well-known anti-gas and respiratory expert, managing director and chief engineer of the British Draeger Co., Ltd., Draeger Works, Rugeley, has been awarded the Diploma of Associate Fellowship of The Air Raid Protection Institute, London. During the past few years Mr. Stokes has been responsible for the introduction of many innovations in connection with A.R.P. and industrial gas protection, and many air raid shelters and establisments throughout this country bear evidence of his work and skill.

   3. • Date: 8 January 1937
      • Page: Page 2
      • Citation:

        CHASE WORKERS.

        The greater number of God-fearing workers on the Chase will readily dispute the explanation offered by Councillor Poole as to what is happening behind the barricades in Madrid, for with due regard to his ability in the affairs of local government, it would appear he is less qualified to give a reasonable explanation of the affair than he is to explain what suspends the stars in the Heavens.

        It would be interesting to learn why Sir Stafford Cripps does not clear out and go to live in Russia, with his great ability, and his concern for the workers, doubtless they would give him the position he seeks in that country; all the murders have been done, all the work has been done, he would only have to walk into the office, and pick up his salary.

        It must not be inferred that I am in sympathy with Fascism, but I notice Sir Stafford dealt with the evils of this particular teaching, he did not, however, tell the workers of the Chase he was offering them something which had been rejected by several highly intelligent nations, after sampling a little of the medicine. I feel confident the workers of the Chase would feel that what is not good enough for Germany and Italy is very obviously not good enough for dear old England.

        For the information of Sir Stafford Cripps, Fascism is the product of The Law of Life and Nature, which exacts "That a Nation having become utterly corrupt can only find salvation by military despotism, and not by talking."

        Sir Stafford speaks of his horror of war, yet the whole essence of his observations stink of war, of that loathsome type from which every true Britisher shrinks, that of taking the life of his own flesh and blood.

        May it please the Almighty, the seeds sown by such idealists may never take root in this country, and that the workers of Cannock Chase will, in their own practical commonsense reject the invitation of such a militant nature, but when next their support is sought for any party seeking control of their destiny, they will have due regard to the possible results of the policy offered.

        Yours very truly,
        JOHN STOKES
        "Harlequin,"
        Leomansley, Lichfield,
        28th December, 1936.

   4. • Date: 12 February 1937
      • Page: Page 5
      • Citation:

        Opposition Wanted.

        To the Editor of the "Mercury."
        Sir, - Permit me to refer to the letter of "W.M." in your last issue, touching the matter of the provision of a 'bus shelter at Friary Corner, Lichfield.

        As a resident in Lichfield during the past four years, I have taken keen interest in your reports of decisions taken by that body of gentlemen elected to further the interests of the City, and I regret to state that I have been far from satisfied that due consideration has always been given to certain important suggestions placed before them.

        I have recollections of a suggestion that a 'bus shelter should be provided, being placed before the Council some considerable time ago (at that particular time very much belated). Its glaring need surely should have appealed to a few members engaged in doing business over the counter from those who choose to visit the City shopping, etc., and who must undertake the journey by 'bus.

        That such a recommendation should have received the whole-hearted support of every member of the Council is patent to every intelligent ratepayer, and the manner in which such recommendation was turned down should provide thought for those who in their small way have to provide the necessary for the many ill-conceived recommendations which do happen to secure the interest and pleasure of those who profess to guard the interests of the masses.

        With the advantage of twenty-five years' experience in municipal affairs I venture to suggest that Lichfield lacks good sound healthy opposition within the Council, and the time is now opportune for the many dissatisfied to form a Ratepayers' Association.

        With a population of approximately 9,000 Lichfield citizens would do well to take a more active interest in its administration, and to extend to the few who would desire the progress enjoyed by other centres, the assistance necessary in their endeavours.

        In conclusion, sir, may I suggest your newspaper may be prepared to support any movement made to secure the provision of a long felt want in Lichfield in the matter of a suitable 'bus shelter, and thus to give some slight indication of the City's appreciation to those good enough to patronise its shopping centre, and especially those who visit to admire its wonderful recent structures, and the beauty of it all.

        JOHN STOKES
        "Harlequin," Leomansley,
        Lichfield, Staffs.
        10th February, 1937.

   5. • Date: 18 June 1937
      • Page: Page 5
      • Citation:

        Sir, - Your report of the City Council's attitude in dealing with the resolution calling for the provision of new baths caused my profound amusement, tempered with disgust.

        After reading your leader on the subject matter in the same issue, those individuals who voted against the resolution will surely appreciate how sadly lacking is their real qualification for the responsibility entrusted to them for taking such measures as are calculated to promote the health and happiness of others.

        This, however, is not the first instance of sheer incompetence to appreciate the urgent need for reform in the city.

        Is it really necessary to explain to the dear old gentleman the difference between a domestic bath and a swimming bath? For from the Mayor's enquiry as to the 200 baths in the city, one is tempted to assume he entertains the impression that the baths desired by the electorate are for the purpose of cleaning corn-covered delicate feet, or assisting in the removal of anti-cough or back-ache plasters so essential to the prematurely decayed through lack of healthy exercise.

        The humbug expounded in opposition to the resolution should earn the utmost contempt of many of the electors of this city, and it is to be hoped that in due time combined effort will remove the Ancient School of Thought which at the moment goes far to obstruct the progress of the City of Lichfield.

        JOHN STOKES.
        "Harlequin,"
        Leomansley,
        Lichfield.
        June 14th, 1937.

   6. • Date: 10 November 1939
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        Our Readers' Views

        DOES LICHFIELD WANT A RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION?

        Where its efforts might be useful

        To the Editor of the "Mercury"

        Sir, - There does appear a desire, and doubtless a necessity, on the part of many citizens for the inauguration of a real live Ratepayers' Association in Lichfield. Many instances of controversial questions have occurred of late which could have been taken up with good effect by such an organisation. Surely the time is now opportune when residents of this ancient and loyal city should interest themselves more fully in our municipal life and have a voice in the management of it.

        The Emergency Committee set up recently in connection with the City Council is only one example of how matters of real importance have been placed in the hands of a small caucus, the members of which apparently have not the slightest regard for the views and opinions of the large body of ratepayers, who, after all, are the only people who subscribe to the city's coffers.

        The efforts of your esteemed newspaper in endeavouring to expose the shameful methods adopted in the selection and engagement of A.R.P. paid personnel were, I am sure, appreciated by the general body of ratepayers. There, however, you had to contend with the all-powerful officialism which appears to be the dictator as to what shall, or shall not, be done. Time after time these paid servants of the community "rule the roost" regardless of the wishes of the poor ratepayers. If the names of personnel can be published by other authorities, it is patent that there is no earthly reason for withholding the list of personnel in this city. I know that this opinion is shared by many of our volunteers who have given unstintingly of their time and services with no desire for payment, and it is in fairness to these volunteers that the names should be forthcoming. Many of the unpaid volunteers I know have been subject to insinuations and unfair criticism, which the publication of such a list would have obviated.

        Viewing the various local happenings of late I am still of the opinion that an association such as I have mentioned could serve a very useful purpose in trying to counteract the glaring anomalies that frequently occur to the detriment of the large body of citizens.

        If my view is shared by others and there does appear to be a genuine desire to formulate an association, I shall be only too pleased to assist in any way I can.

        JOHN STOKES.
        "Harlequin,"
        Leomansley,
        Lichfield.
        November 7th, 1939.

   7. • Date: 24 November 1939
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        1939-11-24 Lichfield Mercury page 3

        MODERN RESUSCITATION DEVICES

        Instructive Apparatus Demonstration

        TO RUGELEY MEMBERS OF THE B.R.C

        The lady members of the Rugeley Detachment of the British Red Cross had the pleasure and privilege of witnessing an interesting and instructive demonstration on Monday afternoon last, when, at the request of Mrs. Benbow (Lady Commandant), Mr. John Stokes, A.M.I.F.E., A.F., A.R.P.I., the well-known anti-gas and respiratory specialist, demonstrated several new types of inhalation and resuscitation apparatus, together with other interesting anti-gas equipment.

        Great interest was shown in the latest combination type of resuscitation and inhalation apparatus known as the Pulmotor. This device has been considerably improved during the last few years, and has been responsible for the saving of many lives. To date, over 14,000 sets of Pulmotor apparatus are in use throughout the world.

        Mr. Stokes touched on the great need for continuous and intense research in connection with respiratory matters, and deplored the apparent lack of good, healthy competition in this country in this connection. He also stressed the importance of greater sympathy being available towards new ideas and theories resulting from such research.

        In connection with many acknowledged methods of applying artificial respiration, Mr. Stokes condemned counter-shock practices as manual punishment. Such practices most frequently terminated with serious results.

        Mr. Stokes exploded the theory put forward by various interests that mechanical devices might cause complications, by a most convincing experiment showing the maximum tension of both inhalation and exhalation operation, and further demonstrated how the device adapted itself automatically to any size of lung. He also mentioned that the Pulmotor apparatus should not be used in connection with patients suffering as the result of war gas poisoning.

        Attention was drawn to the need of greater control of the administration of CO2 as a stimulant to breathing in the case of the first-aid worker, and the importance of accurate diagnosis of the actual cause of the anoxemia.

        Mr. Stokes pointed out the vast difference between treatment in connection with the more common asphyxiants and the conditions results from asphyxia produced by cyanide poisoning.

        He also mentioned the advantage of using moistened oxygen in inhalation apparatus.

        Towards the close of the afternoon Mr. Stokes demonstrated the difference between common dust respirators, gas masks and breathing apparatus, and concluded by extending a hearty invitation for the various ladies to attend at a later date a film show demonstrating the use of the apparatus under discussion in actual service in industry.

   8. • Date: 9 March 1945
      • Page: Page 6
      • Citation:

        LIBERALS' MEETING
        (Lichfield Division)
        on
        WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14th, 1945
        at 7.15 p.m. in
        The Minster Cafe, Market Place
        Lichfield

        Speakers on Liberalism:

        A. A. SHENFIELD, Esq.
        (Chairman, Birmingham Liberal Association; Lecturer in Economics, Birmingham University)

        COLONEL JOHN STOKES
        (of Lichfield)

        Chairman:
        CLLR. FRANK HALFPENNY

        All Are Welcome

   9. • Date: 9 March 1945
      • Page: Page 7
      • Citation:

        LIBERAL PARTY ORGANISER.
        Colonel John Stokes, of "Harlequin," Church Lane, Lichfield, has been appointed a full time organiser for the Liberal Party in Birmingham.

   10. • Date: 25 January 1946
       • Page: Page 6
       • Citation:

         APPLY "Lawbro" in all cases of persistent Canine Skin Eruption. A well known authority writes: "On a very obstinate case of skin trouble, after using several other remedies, I was advised to try 'Lawbro' Treatment. The result was amazing, all irritation ceased, new hair made a full coat, and the dog is healthy and fit."

         "Lawbro" speedily subdues irritation, destroys the germs, and promotes healthy skin and tissue. Prepared only by John Stokes, "Elstree," Etching Hill, Rugeley, Staffs, 7s. 6d. post paid. State age and breed with order, please. There are cheaper products, but "Lawbro" is for persistent skin trouble.

   11. • Date: 16 January 1942
       • Page: Page 7
       • Citation:

         LICHFIELD MOURNS A BELOVED CITIZEN

         DEATH OF ALD. J. R. DEACON, J.P.

         Former Mayor and City's Largest Employer of Labour

         "HIS CHIEF OBJECT IN LIFE WAS TO HELP OTHERS"

         CIVIC COLLEAGUES' GLOWING TRIBUTES

         IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL GATHERING

         LICHFIELD has experienced a sad loss by the death of its largest employer of labour, Alderman J. R. Deacon, which took place at his residence, "Oakleigh," St. Chad's Road, on Sunday morning. Alderman Deacon, who was 64 years of age, had only been confined to his bed for about a week, and his passing will be received with regret by everyone who knew him, especially by his employees, by whom he was held in the utmost regard and esteem by virtue of his unfailing fairness and unbounded considerstion and generosity.

         SOME IMPORTANT CONTRACTS

         Alderman Deacon was a native of Leicestershire and came to reside in Lichfield in 1897. Four years later he commenced business in the city as a builder and contractor, and since that time he has not only carried out many important contracts in Lichfield and neighbourhood, but his activities have extended much farther afield, especially in recent years. One of his largest contracts was that of the new King Edward's High School in Bristol Road, Birmingham, for which the original coptract price was £176,782. He was also the builder of the attractive business premises of Parker, Winder and Achurch in Broad Street, Birmingham, the Edgbaston Assembly Rooms, the Children's Hospital at Ladywood, Sutton Roman Catholic Church, Nuneaton Roman Catholic Church, and many churches in the Birmingham area.

         In Lichfield itself, Alderman Deacon has been responsible for the erection of numerous private properties in the city and the development of several building estates; in fact, it might be said without the slightest fear of contradiction that the large number of modern houses of the villa type which the city now possesses owe their existence to Alderman Deacon's initiative and business enterprise. He has in all probability done more than any other individual person to increase the rateable value of the city. In many instances the development of Lichfield has been carried out on the outskirts of the city, and not infrequently the citizens have been the gainers in another direction in that, by giving up land from time to time, Alderrhan Deacon enabled the Corporation to carry out much-needed street-widening schemes. He was keenly interested in the Lichfield Victoria Hospital and was not only responsible for the erection of the Hospital's present up-to-date buildings, but also the recent addition of the very modern Maternity Block.

         AN EX-MAYOR AND SHERIFF

         Alderman Deacon entered the City Council as one of the representatives of the North Ward in 1908 and he has served on practically all the committees. He occupied the position of Sheriff in 1916-17 and that of Mayor in 1920-21, being elected an alderman in 1933. In 1923 he was made a Justice of the Peace for the city. He was an elected member the Conduit Lands Trust, a representative on the Lichfield Municipal Charities and Hinton's Charity, and a member of the following committees: Estates and General Purposes, Health, Housing, and Rating and Valuation.

         He was a past president of the Lichfield Chamber of Trade and an active member of the Lichfield Development Committee, which formerly functioned with the primary object of securing the introduction of new industries to the city. He was also a director of the Lichfield Foundry Ltd., in Sandford Street. For a number of years he was a sidesman at St. Chad's Church and for five years he filled the office of people's warden. Alderman Deacon was a member of St. John's Lodge of Freemasons, St. John's Chapter and St. Chad's Rose Croix Chapter.

         In 1903 Alderman Deacon married the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Knight, of Newbold, Leicestershire, and he leaves his widow and one daughter, to whom the utmost sympathy is extended.

         THE FUNERAL

         Crowded Congregation at St. Chad's Church

         It is doubtful if the present generation in Lichfield has seen a more striking tribute to the personality and memory of one of its citizens than that which was paid to the late Alderman Deacon at his funeral at St. Chad's Church, Lichfield, on Wednesday. The old church, which he loved to attend and serve, was not large enough to comfortably accommodate all who desired to pay their last respects to the deceased, and no report could give an accurate impression to those unable to be present of the varied sections of the community represented in that impressive farewell gathering, which included quite two hundred employees of the firm of J. R. Deacon, Ltd.

         The service was conducted by the Very Rev. the Dean, the Rector of St. Chad's (the Rev. R. de B. Coussmaker) and the Vicar of St. Mary's (Preb. H. S. Cresswell, R.D., who also represented the Bishop).

         Mr. R. Earl presided at the organ, and, led by the full choir, the congregation sang the well-known hymns, "Abide with me" and "Rock of Ages," together with the Psalm "I will lift up mine eyes"; the service, marked by a reverence and simplicity befitting the one whom all had in mind, concluding appropriately with the rendering of the Nunc Dimittis: "Lord, now lettest Thy servent depart in peace."

         Six employees, Messrs. G. Gotheridge, T. Wakelin, G. Barnes, G. Bayliss, W. Turner and W. Clews, acted as bearers.

         The family mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Handford (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. Theo Deacon and Mr. Tony Deacon (grandsons); Mr. and Mrs. G. Deacon (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. E. Deacon (brother, Kington, Hereford), Mr. A. Deacon (brother, Banbury), Mr. J. Knight (brother-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. G. Knight (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. G. Deacon, jnr. (nephew and niece), Miss Doris Deacon (niece), Major J. Stokes, Mr. and Mrs. F. Boardman, Mr. and Mrs. S. Handford, Mr. S. Handford, Miss M. Handford, Mr. Joe Smith, Mrs. Sneyd (Charlotte) and Mrs. Skeffington.

         The Mayor and Corporation attended in civic state and were escorted to the church by the local members of the National Fire Service under the command of Chief Officer A. Jones, and a detachment of Special Constabulary under Vice-Commandant N. W. Andrews. Accompanying the Mayor (Councillor C. H. Averill) were the Sheriff (Councillor W. F. L. Salloway), the Mayor's Chaplain (Prebendary P. Howard), the Town Clerk (Mr. A. N. Ballard), Aldermen H. G. Hall, F. Garratt, J. H. Bridgman and Mrs. Stuart Shaw, Councillors F. M. Tayler, T. Moseley, R. J. Nevill, F. E. Collins, F. Halfpenny, F. G. Mantle, C. H. Craddock, F. T. Perry, J. Haworth and F. Williams, Councillor E. Matthews (Hammerwich), Councillask Frank Foster (Whittington), and Mr. F. Thompson (Postmaster).

         The St. John's Lodge, St. John's Chapter and St. Chad's Rose Croix Chapter were represented by the following: Brothers H. Davis, R. J. Cook, K Parker. J. S. Brown, C. C. Leach, G. T. Taylor, C. W. Gifford Inge, W. H. Treadgold, W. F. Russell, C. H. Thurston, T. H. Shilcock, H. Sanders, W. Jeffries, J. A. Harrison, H. Newton, A. Pearson, H. Todd, R. Briggs, W. Fewtrill, A. Hodkinson, T. W. Biddulph, H. Q. Biddulph, W. Rutherford, J. Bridgeman, S. Lintern, together with W. Scott, C. Bateman and E. M. Marriner (Visiting Brethren).

         Others present in church were: Bros. Rev. E. T. Sidwell and S. T. Isham (St. Augustine's Lodge, Rugeley), Mr. A. Wootton (chief clerk), Mr. E. Woolley (accountant), Mr. C. T. Wigham, Mr. W. E. Pead and Mrs. Hodson (Lichfield City magistrates), Mr. M. H. Hunt (magistrates' clerk), Superintendent H. Jones, Mr. F. D. Winterton (and representing Ald. H. J. C. Winterton), Mrs. E. M. Heath, Dr. T. D. Stuart Shaw and Mr. H. Webb (Lichfield Victoria Hospital), Colonel O. H. Mason (Burton-on-Trent), Mr. F. Shrubsole (National Provincial Bank), Mr. Charles Manton (Walsall), Mr. H. Busill Jones and Mr. T. Gwinnett (Walsall Co-operative Society), Mr. R. Jeffries (Walsall), Mr. H. W. Shipley (representing Ansell's Brewery, Ltd. and Holt Brewery, Ltd.), Mr. C. R. Bailey, Mr. H. C. Higgins, Mr. R. J. Barnes, Mr. G. Tipper, Mr. F. J. Hall, Messrs. Smith and Parker, Mr. F. G. Worthington, Mr. G. S. Russell, Mr. A. G. Whiting, Mr. B. Andrews, Messrs. W. F. C. Long and B. Bedington (Lichfield Chamber of Trade), Mr. F. H. Carter (Birmingham), Mr. G. E. Bagnall (Birmingham), Mr. G. Birch, Mrs. Stokes (Knowle Hurst), Mr. A. Devey (Shenstone), Mr. H. W. Hobbiss (Birmingham), Mr. C. C. Gray (Birmingham), the Rev. H. L Muriel, Mr. H. F. Bather, Mr. and Mrs. W. Kendrick (Walsall), Mr. R. S. Streather (Sutton Coldfield), Dr. F. W. Marshall, Dr. A. W. Vaisey, Mr. C. Bridgeman, Messrs. C. W. Bell and C. R. B. Brown (Tuke and Bells Ltd., and Lichfield Foundary Ltd.), Mr. G. Bird, Mr. W. Frost (representing Mr. G. J. Murray Atkins), Mr. R. Burns (representing George Elvin and Sons and Selfield Cinemas), Messrs. F. C. and D. A. Hewes (representing Barton Cement Co.), Mr. O. A. Wainwright (Birmingham), Mr. J. H. Jones (Birmingham), Mr. F. R. Pennell (Birmingham), Messrs. C. H. Riley and M. Watkiss (Hinckley Building Society), Mr. G. H. Burks (Birmingham), Mr. T. W. Biddulph (Burton-on-Trent), Mrs. P. A. Benn (Grantham), Mr. J. E. Bishop, Mr. A. W. Thorpe (Lichfield Charity Cup and Lichfield Football League), Mr. A. P. Green (Lichfield Foundry Ltd.), Mr. A. R. Gee (Lichfield Gas Co.), Mr. R. A. R. Benn (godson) (and representing Captain G. K. Benn, R.E.), Rev. H. F. Napier, Mr. J. W. Massey (Birmingham), Mr. John Massey (Birmingham), Mr. and Mrs. Shufflebotham, Mr. Carter (N. W. Weedon and Partners), Mr. Jones (Peter King and Co.), Mr. H. S. Willington (Walsall Technical College), Mr. and Mrs. Noel Boardman, Mr. W. Bond, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Arthur, Mrs. Ballard, Father de Capitain (Sutton Coldfield), Mr. G. Mytton (Lichfield City Institute), Mr. Kitchen (Parker, Winder and Achurch), Mr. Ordway (J. R. Lea and Co.), and many others.

         FLORAL TRIBUTES

         The beautiful floral tributes, numbering over 130, were from the following:- The Widow; Marjorie and Arthur (daughter and son-in-law); George, Edith and Doris (Friary Avenue); Ernest and Beatrice (Kington); Evelyn and Arthur (Leominster); George, Jessie, Evelyn; Employees of King Edward School; the Directors, H. L. Jones and Staff of Parker, Winder and Achurch, Ltd.; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ivison and Jack; Hiskins Bros.; Holland W. and Major Hobbiss; Major M. Farlane; Mr. and Mrs. Skeffington; Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Pennell; George, Millicent and Mary; Aubury; Mr. and Mrs. Handford (Overstowe); Boardman and Family (Walsall); Alderman and Mrs. Hall; Mr. D. and Mr. Walter W. Webb; Charlotte; Daisy and Arthur (Banbury); F. Connie Son and Family; Joe, Lizzie and Family; Oswald N. Mason; Nellie, Tom and Eric; the Choir and Sexton of St. Chad's; Harry W. Weedon and Partners; Lichfield City Magistrates and Clerk; Mr. and Mrs. A. Seedhouse; Employees, Ash Road; Members of St. Chad's Rose Croix Lodge; St. Chad's Parochial Church Council; St. Chad's Sick and Benefit Club; Alice and John Leese; Clifford and John Atkins; Employees, Hammerwich; Superintendent and Mrs: Jones (Court House); Employees Deacon and Boardman; Mr. and Mrs. Gotheridge and Employees Fradley and Fauld; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bayliss and Dorothy; George Holmes and Workmen, Chatwood; Lichfield Plumbers' Association; Fawcett (Longdon Hall); Directors of Deacon and Boardman; Mr. and Mrs. I A. Hollinshead; Mrs. Davis and Family; Masefield and Reynolds, King's Bromley; Lichfield Staff of Painters; William Basham and William Barker; Alderman and Mrs. Garratt and Family; Employees at Coventry; Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Littleford; Employees at Aldridge; Works Lorry Drivers; Deacon's Office Staff; Committee of Lichfield City Institute; Alderman and Mrs. J. H. Bridgeman; The Mayor, Sheriff, Aldermen, Councillors and Officials of the City of Lichfield; Workmen at Ashby and Market Bosworth; Directors and Management of Regal Cinema, Lichfield; Sam and Mrs. J. S. Brown; Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Barnes and Family; J. Thorneloe and Sons, Lichfield; Directors Lichfield Foundry; Mrs. S. Heath, Angorfa, Walsall Road; Staff and Employees Lichfield Foundry; A. Devey, Shenstone; Messrs., Cross and Cross; Albertaßarker; Mr. and Mrs. S. Slater and Ray; Whittaker and Sons, Lichfield; Mrs. W. B. Littler; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bishop; Works Apprentices; Fred and Donald Hewes; Directors of R. M. Douglas, Ltd.; Mr. and Mrs. Oakley; From the Bottom Shop and Mill Hands; Mr. and Mrs. A. Cartmale, St. Chad's Road; Shenstone Workmen; J. H. Llewellyn; Directors and Manager Hinckley and Coventry Building Society; Birmingham Employees; St. John's Lodge of Freemasons; Rowe Bros. Company, Birmingham; Joe and Winnie; Mr. and Mre. F. Hodson and Ted; Cissie and Conrad Leach; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weedon; John Salford; Employees F. W. Biddulph; Charles . Manton and Sons, Walsall; Companions of the Holy Royal Arch Chapter of St. John 1039; Lichfield Laundry, Ltd.; Rev. and Mrs. Coussmaker and Chaddy; Noel, Olive and Baby Boardman; Mr. Isham (Shenstone); Mr. and Mrs. Shrubs°le, National Bank; Joiners of the Top Shop; Mr. and Mrs. W. Griffin; Walsall and District Co-operative Society; Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Boardman; William Kentish; Mr. and Mrs. Shipley; Mr. and Mrs. T. Cook; Albert. H. Wootton; Superintendent H. Jones and Members of the Lichfield Police Division; Will Turner and Family; Walsall Building Guild; Ansell's Brewery, Ltd.,; Holt's Brewery; Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Benn and George Benn; Members of the Lichfield Chamber of Trade; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lintern; J. W. Shaw, Walsall; Roper Benn; Walsall Master Builders' Association; Mrs. and Miss Macdonald; Mrs. Boston; The Longmore Family; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Shufflebotham and Mrs. S. Shufflebotham; Committee and Staff Lichfield Victoria Hospital; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bagnall; Trustees Lichfield Conduit Lands; T. W. B.; Mr. 7. Wood Massey; The Staff of Deacon and Boardman, Ltd.; All at Harlequin; Misses Austin; Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Burkes.

         The arrangements for the funeral were in the hands of Messrs. F. M. and J. Wait, Lichfield.

4. Staffordshire Advertiser
   1. • Date: 18 April 1952
      • Page: Page 8
      • Citation:

        Great Wyrley funeral of Mrs. Hannah Stoke [sic]

        The funeral took place at Great Wyrley on Saturday of Mrs. Hannah Stokes, 98, Newhall Street, Cannock, widow of ex-Police Supt. William Stokes, a member of Wolverhampton borough force for 25 years.

        Aged 89, Mrs. Stokes leaves three sons, Mr. William Stokes, Rugeley, retired welfare officer for Rugeley and a Lichfield diocesan lay-reader; Lieut.-Col. (retired) John Stokes, Etching Hill, Rugeley; and Mr. A. M. Stokes, Blackpool, a company director and Baptist lay-preacher. There are also three daughters.

   2. • Date: 24 March 1945
      • Page: Page 8
      • Citation:

        Liberal Party Meeting

        Liberal's from all parts of the Lichfield constituency were present at a meeting at the Minster Cafe on Wednesday. Mr. F. Halfpenny presided, and the annual report was presented by the Secretary (Mr. F. Biddulph, of Tamworth).

        The Secretary announced that the resolution sent from the constituency to the recent Liberal Conference on the "Ownership for all" housing policy was unanimously accepted. A healthy financial report was also presented.

        The officers for the year were elected as follows: President, Ald. F. G. Allton; chairman, Mr. Frank Halfpenny; treasurer, Mr. Fallconer; finance secretary, Mr. F. Jewsbury; secretary, Mr. F. Biddulph.

        Mr. Halfpenny said there were today three types of Liberals: (1) the older ones who were questioning themselves, (2) others who were congratulating themselves on having "held the fort," and (3) newer and younger Liberals who were "waiting for a lead" from older Liberals".

        Colonel John Stokes, of Lichfield, spoken on the haste required to organise the constituency to make it "fighting trim" for the election.

        The meeting agreed to recommend the executive committee to adopt a candidate at the earliest possible moment.

        We understand that an executive committee meeting held at Tamworth on Saturday extended an invitation to a local gentleman to become the Liberal Candidate at the forthcoming election, and that he is considering the invitation.

5. 1901 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG13/2673/118/2
6. 1911 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG14/17054/59
7. 1939 Register
   1. • Page: ORQE/193
8. General Register Office: England & Wales Death Index
9. Ancestry.com: Royal Air Force Airmen Records, 1918-1940
   1. • Date: 24 November 1915
      • Page: John Stokes
10. Nottingham Evening Post
    1. • Date: 15 May 1924
       • Page: Page 6
       • Citation:

         SECOND OFFICER OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE BRIGADE.

         APPOINTMENT OF A DUDLEY APPLICANT.

         Out of 53 applicants for the position of second officer of the Nottingham Fire Brigade, which has been vacant since the promotion of Inspector Mumby to the position of superintendent, the Watch Committee yesterday (as briefly announced last night) selected Mr. John Stokes, A.M.S.E., who is at present engineer and second officer at Dudley.

         In making their selection the committee were influenced by the feeling that the modern motor fire enginers demand a very high degree of knowledge in technical engineering, and this appears to be Mr. Stokes's speciality. He is only 31 years of age, and is a son of a former superintendent of the Wolverhampton Fire Brigade. He has had experience in the "Star" Motor Works at Wolverhampton and in the electricity department of the Walsall Corporation, where he became a qualified electrical engineer, and was also a local prize man in the London City and Guilds technology examination in motor engineering.

         During the war Mr. Stokes served as first-class engineering mechanic under Commander Sampson, D.S.O., on the Ben-My-Chree, and had charge of the engineers who had to attend to aeroplanes, being specially commended for the ability he showed in keeping engines supplied with spare parts. After that he went to the Guy Engineering Works at Wolverhampton, which make motor chassis. He will have the rank of chief inspector in his new position.

         The selection was made by a sub-committee consisting of the Chairman (Ald. McCraith), Ald. Pendleton, and Mr. H. Bradwell.

    2. • Date: 29 September 1927
       • Page: Page 7
       • Citation:

         POPULAR OFFICER RESIGNS.

         CHIEF INSPECTOR STOKES LEAVING NOTTM. FIRE BRIGADE

         His many friends in the city will learn with regret that Chief Inspector John Stokes, second officer of the Nottingham Fire Brigade, is resigning his position.

         The resignation, which takes effect to-morrow, has been dictated by health reasons, and was tendered to the Watch Committee at their meeting yesterday.

         Inspector Stokes, who is a son of a former superintendend of the Wolverhampton Fire Brigade, served in the Navy as a petty officer during the war and from August 1921 was with the Dudley Fire Brigade and Police Force. He came to Nottingham in June, 1924.

         It will be recalled that in December last, while engaged at a cellar fire, he was badly gassed. Haemorrhage set in, and an operation was subsequently found necessary.

11. Birmingham Daily Post
    1. • Date: 4 January 1939
       • Page: Page 9
       • Citation:

         COMPANY REGISTRATIONS

         The following private companies have been registered :-

         [...]

         British Draeger Company. - Capital £1,000. Objects: To carry on the business of manufacturers of and dealers in air-filtration plant, inhalation, diving, electrical, medical, scientific and anti-gas apparatus, mechanical engineers, &c. The directors are Arthur Henley and John Stokes. Registered office: Mill Lane, Rugeley.

12. Wills on file
    1. • Date: 22 July 1918
       • Page: William Stokes (1863-1918)
13. Staffordshire Burial Indexes
    1. • Page: Plot A643
14. Document copy
    1. • Date: 19 July 1940
       • Page: John Stokes - work record
15. 1921 United Kingdom Census
    1. • Page: RG15/13108/240
16. General Register Office: GRO Digital Image
    1. • Date: 17 January 1933
       • Page: Death - Mary Dora Stokes
17. Ancestry.com: Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1848-1939
    1. • Page: John Stokes