Scandrett, William

William was born in Warwick to parents Henry (Harry) and Harriet in 1884.  He was one of five brothers – the others were  Arthur, Harry, Herbert and George.  He also had a sister – Violet Louisa.

In 1911, his parents were living at 22 Queens Square and all of the children had left home.  Harry Senior is described as a house painter – an occupation that was shared by most of his sons.

William and Annie were living alone at 1 Queens Square.  They had a daughter, Gwendoline Harriet, who was baptised at St Paul’s Church on 28^th September 1910 but she was not listed.  Records show that she died and was buried on 11^th April 1913.

William’s brother, George, also died. Their three other brothers fought and survived.

An item about Arthur Scandrett in the Local War Items section of the Warwick Advertiser on 26th June 1915 noted that the father, Harry, lived on Stand Street.

Warwick Advertiser 2nd September 1916