Alfred Leefe Welland

M, #4, b. 17 October 1924, d. 9 March 2006
Alfred Leefe Welland|b. 17 Oct 1924\nd. 9 Mar 2006|p1.htm#i4|Frederick Leonard Welland|b. 25 Jun 1896\nd. 27 Sep 1957|p2.htm#i10|Florence Lilian Reeve|b. 30 May 1901\nd. 9 May 1993|p3.htm#i11|William Welland|b. 24 Jul 1865\nd. 12 Mar 1929|p3.htm#i13|Sarah E. Goodall|b. 29 Dec 1870\nd. 8 Nov 1943|p3.htm#i14|John E. Reeve|b. 10 May 1861|p60.htm#i300|Florence M. Hill|b. 18 Jun 1872|p94.htm#i469|
Portrait of Alfred Leefe Welland as a sailor at the start of the Second World War, aged 19 years
FatherFrederick Leonard Welland1 b. 25 Jun 1896, d. 27 Sep 1957
MotherFlorence Lilian Reeve1 b. 30 May 1901, d. 9 May 1993
RelationshipFather of Neal Welland
ChartsAncestors of Neal Welland
Descendants of William Welland of Northchapel
Descendants of John Walter of Madehurst
Descendants of George Pain of Coldwaltham
Descendants of Elizabeth Cox of West Burton
Descendants of Joseph Fox of Bulwell
Descendants of John Oakland of Nottingham
Descendants of Thomas Bray of Doncaster
Descendants of John Elvidge of Cantley
Descendants of Richard Hill of Sowe
Descendants of Thomas Burton of Foleshill
Descendants of John West of Sibson
Descendants of William Goodall of Hatton
Descendants of Thomas Askew of Mancetter
Last Edited5 Dec 2010
Birth*Alfred Leefe Welland was born on Friday, 17 October 1924 at 14 Francis Street, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.1 
He was the son of Frederick Leonard Welland and Florence Lilian Reeve.1 
Education*Alfred Leefe Welland was educated circa September 1930 at Stoke Heath Junior School, Dane Road, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.2 
EducationHe was educated circa September 1936 at Stoke Council, Dane Road, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.2 
Member*He was a member of the Boys Brigade circa 1939 at Webster Street, Foleshill, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.2
OccupationHe was a delivery boy on a bicycle, for several weeks circa September 1939 at Home & Colonial, Hales Street, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.2 
OccupationHe was a shop assistant and delivery boy (bicycle and van) circa October 1939 at P.E. Forey, Ironmongers, Foleshill Road, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.2 
Milit-Beg*He began military service in June 1943.2 
MilService*He served on a Motor Torpedo Boat (MTB) No 381, during the Second World War.2 
OccupationHe was as a shop assistant and delivery boy (bicycle and van), earning £3 per week circa June 1946 at P.E. Forey, Ironmongers, Foleshill Road, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.2 
OccupationHe was a storeman circa June 1948 at Alfred Herberts, Foleshill Road, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.2 
(Bestman) MarriageHe was the best man at the wedding of Albert Welland and Elsie Mary Turrall on Saturday, 6 January 1951 at St. Barnabas Church, Cromwell Street, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.3 
(Bestman) MarriageAlfred Leefe Welland was the best man at the wedding of George Dobson and Ayline Unknown circa 1954 at Coventry, Warwickshire, England.2 
MarrProp*Alfred Leefe Welland proposed to Eileen Margaret Nicholls circa 8 December 1954 at the entry at the rear of Rookery Lane, Holbrooks, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.4 
Engagement*Alfred Leefe Welland and Eileen Margaret Nicholls were engaged on 18 December 1954.4
ResidenceAlfred Leefe Welland lived circa 10 March 1956 at 52 Freeman Street, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.5 
Occupation*He and Eileen Margaret Nicholls were a relay adjusters circa 10 March 1956 at GEC, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.5 
MarriageAlfred Leefe Welland married Eileen Margaret Nicholls, daughter of Victor Whiting Dunning Nicoll and Lillia Elvidge, on Saturday, 10 March 1956 at St. Mark's Church, Coventry, Warwickshire, England, according to the rites and ceremonies of the established church, after banns. The ceremony was witnessed by Frederick Leonard Welland and Victor Whiting Dunning Nicoll, and performed by Rev. E A Buchan.6
HoneyMon*Alfred Leefe Welland and Eileen Margaret Nicholls spent their honeymoon at Sydney House Hotel, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, on 11 March 1956.4 
Residence*Alfred Leefe Welland and Eileen Margaret Nicholls lived circa 18 March 1956 at 88 Shakespeare Street, Stoke, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.4 
(Witness) BaptismAlfred Leefe Welland witnessed the baptism of Michael Dennis Welland in August 1956 at St. Chad's, Wood End, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.4 
ResidenceAlfred Leefe Welland and Eileen Margaret Nicholls lived circa 30 September 1957 at 287 Lythalls Lane, Holbrooks, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.7 
(Bestman) MarriageAlfred Leefe Welland was the best man at the wedding of Margaret Rose Cluley and Derek Welland on Saturday, 6 September 1958 at Stoke, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.2
(Witness) Residence As of circa November 1959, the address of Alfred Leefe Welland was 52 Freeman Street, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.4 
ResidenceHe and Eileen Margaret Nicholls lived circa January 1960 at 120 Bittern Walk, Wood End, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.4 
ResidenceAlfred Leefe Welland and Margaret Eileen Nicholls lived circa 1963 at 11 Parrotts Grove, Alderman's Green, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.4,8 
Occupation*Alfred Leefe Welland was an Inspector, Telephone Works circa 1980 at GEC, Coventry, Warwickshire, England. 
(Executor) WillIn the will of Victor Nicholls on 5 March 1981 Coventry, Warwickshire, England, Alfred Leefe Welland was named as an executor.9 
Retirement*He was retired circa 1989 at GEC Telecommunications, Coventry, Warwickshire, England. 
Event-Misc*He and Margaret Eileen Nicholls were singing a tune on 7 September 2000 at 34 Hockley Lane, Eastern Green, Coventry, West Midlands, England.10 
Death*Alfred Leefe Welland died on 9 March 2006 at Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry, West Midlands, England, at age 81.11,12 
Burial*He was buried on 17 March 2006 at Grave No. 346 (section MS), St. Paul's Cemetery, Holbrooks, Coventry, West Midlands, England, ceremony performed by Robert Owens.13,12

Family

Eileen Margaret Nicholls
Engagement*Alfred Leefe Welland and Eileen Margaret Nicholls were engaged on 18 December 1954.4
MarriageAlfred Leefe Welland married Eileen Margaret Nicholls, daughter of Victor Whiting Dunning Nicoll and Lillia Elvidge, on Saturday, 10 March 1956 at St. Mark's Church, Coventry, Warwickshire, England, according to the rites and ceremonies of the established church, after banns. The ceremony was witnessed by Frederick Leonard Welland and Victor Whiting Dunning Nicoll, and performed by Rev. E A Buchan.6
Children
  • Robin Michael Welland
  • Neal Welland8

Citations:

  1. [S369] Copy birth certificate of Alfred Leefe Welland, born 17 Oct 1924, registered 26 Nov 1924 in the Registration District of Coventry (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, Entry No. 220).
  2. [S12] Interviews with Alfred Leefe Welland (32 Chillaton Road, Coventry, England.), by Neal Anthony Welland, between Feb 2000 and present day.
  3. [S223] Copy marriage certificate of Albert Welland and Elsie Mary Turrall, married 6 Jan 1951 in the Registration District of Coventry (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, 9c 1859).
  4. [S55] Interviews with Eileen Margaret Nicholls (32 Chillaton Road, Coventry, England.), by Neal Anthony Welland, between Feb 2000 and present day.
  5. [S20] Marriage of Alfred Leefe Welland & Eileen Margaret Nicholls, in Marriage Certificate Copy, Neal Welland's Family History Collection, Coventry, West Midlands, England. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Cert. Copy.
  6. [S275] Original marriage certificate of Alfred Leefe Welland and Eileen Margaret Nicholls, married 10 Mar 1956 in the Registration District of Coventry (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, 406).
  7. [S7] Death Certificate of Frederick Leonard Welland, Neal Welland's Family History Collection, Coventry, West Midlands, England. Hereinafter cited as Death Cert. Copy.
  8. [S312] Original birth certificate of Anthony Neal Welland, born 20 Jul 1966, registered 22 Jul 1966 in the Registration District of Coventry (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, Entry No. 153).
  9. [S517] Will of Victor Nicholls of 5 Rookery Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire, 5 Mar 1981, proved in the High Court Of Justice, Family Division, (unknown probate date) (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, No Ref. ) "unknown cd."
  10. [S21] Personal knowledge of Neal Welland, 86 Cannon Hill Road, Coventry, England.
  11. [S686] Original death certificate of Alfred Leefe Welland, died 9 Mar 2006, registered 10 Mar 2006 in the Registration District of Coventry (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, Entry No. 69).
  12. [S690] Announcement of the death of Alfred Leefe Welland of Coventry, Coventry Evening Telegraph, 13 Mar 2006 (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, No Ref. unknown comments) "In Sympathy section, Page 12, column 8."
  13. [S808] Deed of Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial, granted by Coventry City Council to Neal Anthony Welland, Grave No. 346 Section MS in St. Pauls Cemetery, Holbrooks, Coventry, 22 May 2006 (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, No Ref.) "First Interment in Grave No. 346, 17 Mar 2006, Alfred Leefe Welland."
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