Raymond Charles Humm1

M, #25373, b. 9 Aug 1933, d. 18 Mar 2026
     Copyright © 1998- by Suzie Morley

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Father*Edward Arthur Humm2 b. 19 Feb 1908, d. Sep 1988
Mother*Winifred Elsie Debenham2 b. 28 Jan 1910
     His name was legally changed to Raymond Charles Debenham by Deed Poll.1 Raymond Charles Humm also went by the name of Charles Debenham.3 He was born on 9 Aug 1933.3 He was the son of Edward Arthur Humm and Winifred Elsie Debenham.2 His birth was registered in the Sep 1933 quarter in the Colchester registration district.4 The marriage of Raymond C Debenham and Elizabeth Joan Agnew was registered in the Jun 1954 quarter in the Colchester registration district.5 On 18 Jun 1954, Raymond Charles Humm was living at 12 Manor Road, Colchester, Essex, England.1 He married Elizabeth Joan Agnew, daughter of Robert Henry Agnew, on 18 Jun 1954 in The Register Office, Colchester, Essex, England. Witnesses were David Gill & G O Sutton.1 Raymond Charles Humm died on 18 Mar 2026 at age 92.3 His body was cremated @12:15 on 27 Apr 2026 in Colchester Crematorium, Colchester, Essex.3

Children of Raymond Charles Humm and Elizabeth Joan Agnew

  • Karl R V Debenham2
  • Helen K Debenham2
  • Paul M Debenham2

Occupation

DateOccupation
18 Jun 1954Art Student1
18 Mar 2026Artist - "The Man Who Painted Colchester"3
Last Edited=11 May 2026

Citations

  1. [S1829] Copy marriage certificate of Raymond Charles Debenham and Elizabeth Joan Agnew, 18th June 1954 "unknown cd."
  2. [S1825] Unknown author, 'unknown short article title', "26th March 2026 (Remembering Sudbury & Colchester Artist Charles Debenham)."
  3. [S1824] Unknown author, 'Memorials', "17th April 2026."
  4. [S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1933 Colchester 4a 1238."
  5. [S12] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1954 Colchester 4a 1123."

Harry B Debenham1

M, #25374, b. between 19 Jan 1888 and 18 Feb 1888
     Copyright © 1998- by Suzie Morley

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     Harry B Debenham was born between 19 Jan 1888 and 18 Feb 1888 in St. Giles Parish, London, England.1 He was born on 14 Mar 1888.2 The marriage of Harry B Debenham and Nellie R Edkins was registered in the Mar 1920 quarter in the W Ham registration district.3

Children of Harry B Debenham and Nellie R Edkins

Census

DateHead of HouseholdHousehold
19 Jun 1921Harry B DebenhamHe was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in 24 Shelfington Road, East Ham, Essex, England. Other people in the household include Nellie R Debenham, Nellie Rosetta Debenham and Mary Murial Debenham.1
29 Sep 1939Harry B DebenhamHe was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in 35 Heybridge Drive, Ilford, Essex, England. Other people in the household include Nellie Rosina Debenham, Nellie Rosetta Debenham and Ernest Debenham.2

Occupation

DateOccupation
19 Jun 1921Nil1
29 Sep 1939Chemical Worker2
Last Edited=27 Apr 2026

Citations

  1. [S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/8469, ED 16, Sch 404; Book: 08469."
  2. [S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/1100I."
  3. [S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1920 W Ham 4a 414."

Nellie R Edkins1

F, #25375, b. between 19 Mar 1894 and 18 Apr 1894
     Copyright © 1998- by Suzie Morley

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     Nellie R Edkins was born on 14 Apr 1893.2 She was born between 19 Mar 1894 and 18 Apr 1894 in Canning Town, London, England.3 The marriage of Nellie R Edkins and Harry B Debenham was registered in the Mar 1920 quarter in the W Ham registration district.1

Children of Nellie R Edkins and Harry B Debenham

Census

DateHead of HouseholdHousehold
19 Jun 1921Harry B DebenhamNellie R Debenham was listed as a member of the household of Harry B Debenham in the 1921 census in 24 Shelfington Road, East Ham, Essex, England. Other people in the household include Nellie Rosetta Debenham and Mary Murial Debenham.3
29 Sep 1939Harry B DebenhamNellie Rosina Debenham was listed as a member of the household of Harry B Debenham in the 1939 Register in 35 Heybridge Drive, Ilford, Essex, England. Other people in the household include Nellie Rosetta Debenham and Ernest Debenham.2

Occupation

DateOccupation
19 Jun 1921Household Duties3
29 Sep 1939Housewife2
Last Edited=27 Apr 2026

Citations

  1. [S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1920 W Ham 4a 414."
  2. [S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/1100I."
  3. [S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/8469, ED 16, Sch 404; Book: 08469."

Nellie Rosetta Debenham1

F, #25376, b. 16 Apr 1916
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Step-father*Harry B Debenham1 b. between 19 Jan 1888 and 18 Feb 1888
Mother*Nellie R Edkins1 b. between 19 Mar 1894 and 18 Apr 1894
     Nellie Rosetta Debenham was born on 16 Apr 1916.2 She was the daughter of Harry B Debenham and Nellie R Edkins.1

Family: Nellie Rosetta Debenham and ? Cooper

Census

DateHead of HouseholdHousehold
19 Jun 1921Harry B DebenhamNellie Rosetta Debenham was listed as a member of the household of Harry B Debenham in the 1921 census in 24 Shelfington Road, East Ham, Essex, England. Other people in the household include Nellie R Debenham and Mary Murial Debenham.1
29 Sep 1939Harry B DebenhamNellie Rosetta Debenham was listed as a member of the household of Harry B Debenham in the 1939 Register in 35 Heybridge Drive, Ilford, Essex, England. Other people in the household include Nellie Rosina Debenham and Ernest Debenham.2

Occupation

DateOccupation
29 Sep 1939Staff Waitress2
Last Edited=27 Apr 2026

Citations

  1. [S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/8469, ED 16, Sch 404; Book: 08469."
  2. [S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/1100I."

Mary Murial Debenham1

F, #25377, b. between 18 Apr 1920 and 18 May 1920
     Copyright © 1998- by Suzie Morley

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Father*Harry B Debenham1 b. between 19 Jan 1888 and 18 Feb 1888
Mother*Nellie R Edkins1 b. between 19 Mar 1894 and 18 Apr 1894
     Mary Murial Debenham was born between 18 Apr 1920 and 18 May 1920 in East Ham, London, England.1 She was the daughter of Harry B Debenham and Nellie R Edkins.1

Census

DateHead of HouseholdHousehold
19 Jun 1921Harry B DebenhamMary Murial Debenham was listed as a member of the household of Harry B Debenham in the 1921 census in 24 Shelfington Road, East Ham, Essex, England. Other people in the household include Nellie R Debenham and Nellie Rosetta Debenham.1
Last Edited=27 Apr 2026

Citations

  1. [S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/8469, ED 16, Sch 404; Book: 08469."

Edward Arthur Humm1

M, #25380, b. 19 Feb 1908, d. Sep 1988
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Father*Charles Alfred Humm2
Mother*Kate (?)2
     Edward Arthur Humm was born on 19 Feb 1908.1,2,3 He was the son of Charles Alfred Humm and Kate (?)2 Edward Arthur Humm was baptized on 25 Oct 1908 in Christ Church with St. Mary At The Walls, Colchester, Essex, England.2 The marriage of Edward Arthur Humm and Winifred Elsie Debenham was registered in the Mar 1932 quarter in the Sudbury registration district.4 On 6 Mar 1932, Edward Arthur Humm was living at St. Mary's At The Walls, Colchester, Essex, England.5 Marriage banns for Edward Arthur Humm and Winifred Elsie Debenham were first published on 6 Mar 1932 in Holy Trinity, Long Melford, Suffolk, England; and 13th & 20th March 1932.6 On 26 Mar 1932, Edward Arthur Humm was living at 12 Manor Road, Colchester, Essex, England.5 He married Winifred Elsie Debenham, daughter of Walter Debenham and Lily Cutts, on 26 Mar 1932 in Holy Trinity, Long Melford, Suffolk, England. Witnesses were Walter Debenham (Father or Brother?) & Cyril Tice?5 Edward's death was registered in the Sep 1988 quarter in the Colchester registration district.3

Child of Edward Arthur Humm and Winifred Elsie Debenham

Census

DateHead of HouseholdHousehold
29 Sep 1939Edward Arthur HummHe was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in 12, Colchester, Suffolk, England. Other people in the household include Winifred Elsie Debenham Plus 1 other person whose record is officially closed.7

Occupation

DateOccupation
9 Aug 1933Chauffeur8
29 Sep 1939Chauffeur1
18 Jun 1954Chauffeur Co-Operative Society1
Last Edited=11 May 2026

Citations

  1. [S1829] Copy marriage certificate of Raymond Charles Debenham and Elizabeth Joan Agnew, 18th June 1954 "unknown cd."
  2. [S1832] Microfilm Baptisms, Christ Church with St. Mary At The Walls, Colchester, Essex, England, 1813 to 1954.
  3. [S17] General Record Office Indexes "Aug 1988 Colchester 888 9 1920."
  4. [S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1932 Sudbury 4a 1551."
  5. [S1303] Microfilm Marriages, Holy Trinity, Long Melford, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
  6. [S1831] Microfilm Marriage Banns, Holy Trinity, Long Melford, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
  7. [S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/1508E."
  8. [S1825] Unknown author, 'unknown short article title', "26th March 2026 (Remembering Sudbury & Colchester Artist Charles Debenham)."