Frank Studley was born in 1877 in Uffculme, Tiverton, Devon. His father’s details are unknown but his mothers name was Lavinia, who was born in 1851. She was widowed before the age of 30 but then re married Henry Pudney an Inland Revenue Official. Lavinia and Frank went on to have 4 children.

Frank had 3 siblings, Annie b.1871, Robert b.1874 and Ernest b.1875. The 1901 Census confirmed he was a Clerk.

Probate Records confirmed that Frank lived at Fairhaven, Cheam Common Rd, Worcester Park and that he left his estate to his brother Ernest, a Jeweller, who also resided in Worcester Park with his family.

Frank’s name appears on the War Memorial in Worcester Park and this entry has been completed on behalf of The Royal British Legion Worcester Park Branch.

 

Peter Hannah