Birth: October-December 1863 Alverstoke, Hampshire, UK
Father: Albert (Alfred) Augustus 1842-1926
Mother: Elizabeth Harriett Columbine Nutcher 1846-1918
Christening: Unknown
Marriage: July-September 1884 Portsea, Hampshire, UK
Wife: Emily Elizabeth Stallard 1865-1953
Death: October-December 1942 Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
Florence Beatrice Croucher [Blundell] 1885-1956
Arthur Henry Croucher 1886-1914
Birth of Arthur Henry Croucher in FreeBMD in October-December 1863 in Alverstoke (2b 456).
In the 1871 census as Arthur Croucher aged 7, born in Alverstoke, Hampshire and living with his mother (Elizabeth) and brother (John) at Kingshead, Brockhurst, Alverstoke, Hampshire. His father was in the navy.
In the 1881 census as Arthur Croucher aged 20, born in Alverstoke, Hampshire , single, and an able seaman not onboard Boadicea a third class screw corvette at anchor off Port Natal. The third “Boadicea” was a 16-gun screw corvette, launched at Portsmouth in 1875. She was of 4140 tons, 5290 horsepower and 14.9 knots speed. Her length, beam, and draught were 280ft, 45ft, and 24ft. In 1879 the “Boadicea,” flying the broad pennant of Commodore Frederick W. Richards, proceeded to Cape Town to take part in the Zulu War. In March the “Boadicea” supplemented the Naval Brigade already at the front by 16 officers and 378 men under commodore Francis Romilly. The naval brigade fought in the battle of Ginginhlovo, rendering excellent service with the guns, and holding the corners of the British Square, and it contributed greatly to the relief of Ekowe. The conduct of the Naval Brigade was eulogised by Sir Garnet Wolseley, and the “Boadiceas” were the last to re-embark on July 31st. In 1881 the “Broadicea” flying the broad pennant of Commodore Frederick Richards, assisted in the first Boer war by the landing of the Naval Brigade. On January 6th 128 officer and men, two machine guns, and a couple of rocket tubes proceeded to the front under Commodore Francis Romilly. The Naval Brigade took part in the battle of Laing’s Nek, and the disaster at Majuba on February 27th. In this latter affair the “Boadicea” lost 1 officer and 10 men killed, Commander Romilly and 5 men mortally wounded and 10 severely wounded. The Dido’s Naval Brigade lost in addition 3 killed and 3 wounded. Surgeon Mahon displayed magnificent devotion and gallantry, and was specially promoted. A peace was concluded soon afterwards, and the Naval Brigade returned to their ships.
Marriage of Arthur Henry Croucher and Arthur Henry Edgell to Emily Elizabeth Stallard in FreeBMD in July-September 1884 in Portsea (2b 753). (Edgell was his grandmother's maiden name).
In the 1891 census as Smith (sic - in the index, Auth on the original) H Croucher aged 29, born in Portsmouth, a geneeral labourer and living with his wife (Emily E), son (Arthur H), and daughter (Florence B) in four rooms at 46 Fratton Grove, Landport, Portsea, Hampshire.
In the 1901 census as Arthur Henry Croucher aged 38, born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, and living with his wife (Emily Elizabeth), son (Arthur Henry), daughter Florence Bethia), and widowed (grand?)mother (Louisa - aged 52 in the index, but 82 on the original) in four rooms at 76 Mailland Street, Portsea and Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire.
In the 1911 census as Arthur Henry Croucher aged 49, and living with Emily (wife?), and Arthur Henry (son?) in Portsmouth, Hampshire.
Entry in the Register of Deaths for Arthur H Croucher in October-December 1942 aged 82 in Portsmouth (2b 659).