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John Fountain

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Stephen

Stephen Report 2 Jan 2014 15:25

Through a distant relative I have inherited a small trophy. I have no idea of its provenance but suspect it has been passed down though various marriages, ex-husbands/wives etc. The name (subject) means nothing to my family but if possible I'd like to pass it on to the person's relative. The inscription reads

St Matthews Boys School
Denmark Hill
awarded to
John Fountain
winner of
Athletic Sports Championship Cup
1910-11-12
Presented by
Mr & Mrs Peal

I've been unable to trace the school, but if any of the Genes Reunited community has any ideas of suggestions that would be appreciated

Many Thanks

Jonesey

Jonesey Report 2 Jan 2014 15:54

Some places to start:

St. Matthew's Boys' School, Denmark Street, Coldharbour Lane.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pitretrail/myline/maternal/FMRoostanETMW.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denmark_Hill

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Don't put off until tomorrow doing what you can do today. If you like doing it today you can do it again tomorrow. Be kind to your children for it is they who will decide which care home you end up in.

Joseph

Joseph Report 2 Jan 2014 16:39

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1911 at 54 Leipsic Road Camberwell S E
FOUNTAIN, Alfred Head Single M 50 1861 Printers Machinist London Lamberth
FOUNTAIN, William Brother Married M 39 1872 Gen Engraver London Lamberth
FOUNTAIN, Annie Wife Married 15 years F 40 1871 London Bermondsey
****FOUNTAIN, John William Son M 13 1898 School London St Lukes
FOUNTAIN, Alfred Richard Son M 10 1901 School London Newington

Chrissie2394

Chrissie2394 Report 2 Jan 2014 19:12

It would appear that one member has the above John Fountain 1898 St Lukes in their tree. It would be worth sending her a message, she may well still be an active member.

Chris

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Photo is of my nan celebrating her 102nd birthday with her gt gt granddaughter.

jax

jax Report 2 Jan 2014 21:23

FOUNTAIN, JOHN WILLIAM
Rank:RiflemanService No:1696
Date of Death:15/05/1916
Age:18
Regiment/Service:London Regiment (First Surrey Rifles) 21st Bn. Grave ReferenceA. 26.CemeteryBRUAY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Additional Information:

Son of William and Annie Elizabeth Lucy Fountain, of London.



British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920
about John William Fountain




Name:
John William Fountain

Estimated Birth Year:
abt 1897
Age at Enlistment:
17
Birth Parish:
??House
Birth County:
London
Document Year:
1914
Regiment Name:
?? The London Regt
Number of images:
23

Same address as above census

Researching:
Nothing much

jax

jax Report 2 Jan 2014 23:57

This could be his brother Alfreds death ...not seeing a marriage to fit Alfred or Richard


England & Wales, Death Index, 1916-2007
about Richard A Fountain
Name:
Richard A Fountain
Birth Date:
abt 1901
Date of Registration:
Dec 1958
Age at Death:
57
Registration District:
Norwich
Inferred County:
Norfolk
Volume:
4b
Page:
629

So not looking like any direct descendants from this family

Researching:
Nothing much

Stephen

Stephen Report 3 Jan 2014 14:38

Thanks for the prompt answers and guidance.