Albert Edward Croucher (1893-1972)

Dates

Birth: 12 February 1893 34 River Street, Southampton, Hampshire, UK
Father: Henry Croucher (Crowcher) 1866-1931
Mother: Sarah Brown 1870-1939

Christening: Unknown

Marriage: 7 April 1919 St Mary Southampton, Hampshire, UK
Wife: Annie Elizabeth Earl Griffin 1892-1969

Death: 27 April 1972 Laxton Close, Southampton, Hampshire, UK

Children

Madeline Alberta Croucher [Crouch] 1921-2013
Albert Edward Croucher 1921-a1956

Notes

There were two Albert Edward Crouchers registered in January-March 1893 and July-September 1893 in Southampton, the former's death being in Southampton in 1972. I cannot locate any christening records so the two may be confused.

Birth of Albert Edward Croucher in FreeBMD in January-March 1893 in Southampton (2C 37).

In the 1901 census as Albert Croucher aged 7, born in Southampton, and living with his parents (George and Alice), five brothers (Alick, George, Harry, Walter and William), and two sisters (Alice and Ethel) at 23 Balham Street, Southampton St Mary, Hampshire.

I cannot locate him in the 1911 census, but he was not living with his parents.

Entry in Ancestry British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 for Albert E Croucher in 1st Hampshire Regiment 3/2894 awarded Victory, British and Star Medals (latter awarded to all who served on the strength of a unit or service in France or Belgium between 5th August and 22nd November 1914) having entered on 12 November 1914.

Marriage of Albert E Croucher and Annie E E Griffin in FreeBMD in April-June 1919 in Southampton (2c 81).

Extract from Escaping from the Kaiser The Dramatic Experiences of a Tommy POW by H. W. Huskin.

We had among us several good regimental boxers and, best of all, a champion middle-weight named Concher, who had at one time been one of Carpentier's sparring partners and who could make rings round any other exponent of the noble art in the camp. In appearence the very personification of ruthless power, this professional fighter was really the soul of gentle good nature, encouraging even the most timid youngsters to spar with him and putting all his knowledge of boxing at our service. He has probably quite forgotten me, but I shall never forget him nor the lessons I learnt from him. Above all, I remember the occasion on which I almost knocked him out, and the hiding he gave me afterwards.

On the World Boxing Foundation Site it stated that Albert Croucher 1895-1950 fought in out of the UK and was the European Middleweight Champion - known record was 55 fights for 49 wins and 2 draws. (Note there is no record in FreeBMD for the birth of an Albert Croucher in 1895 and I believe a different Albert Croucher died in 1950). On the Prewar Boxing Site it stated "Albert Croucher (Southampton) total bouts 26 rounds 180 KOs 70.59% - active 1912 to 1923"

His daughter was registered in October-December 1919 in Southampton, mother's maiden name Earl.

In the 1921 census as Albert E Croucher born in Southampton, Hampshire, and living with Annie Elizabeth Croucher (wife?), Albert Edward Croucher (son?), Madeline Alberta Croucher (daughter?) and Daisy Stride (born in Southampton in 1907) in Southampton, Hampshire.

His son was registered in January-March 1921 in Southampton, mother's maiden name Earl.

Entry in 1939 England and Wales Register as Alice (sic - in the index, Albert on the original) E Croucher born 12 February 1893, married, a stevedore (heavy work) and ARP Warden, and living with Anne E Croucher (wife?), Albert E Croucher (son?), Madeline A Croucher (not in the index - daughter?) and George Humby (born 1 July 1896, single and a general dock labourer) at 14 Short Street, Southampton, Hampshire.

His wife died on 8 November 1969 in Southampton.

Death of Albert Edward Croucher, born on 12 February 1893, in FreeBMD April-June 1972 in Southampton (6B 1653)

There are twenty one entries in Ancestry Family Trees for Albert Edward Coucher adding his birth on 12 February 1893 at 34 River Street, Southampton, his marriage to Annie Elizabeth Earl Griffen on 7 April 1919 at St Mary, Southampton, and his death on 27 April 1972 at Laxton Close, Southampton.

Entry in Boxong History for Albert Croucher (Southampton) a professional boxer who was active between 1911 and 1930 and took part in 52 professional contests.

Entry in Boxing Rec for Albert Croucher of Southampton debut 3 February 1912, career 1912-1923 26 bouts 180 rounds followed by a list of the 26.

The following is from Everyone's dated 9 February 1921 Page 2 Odds and Ends of Sport

A cable published in Sydney last week from London announced that there was a curious ending to a ten round bout between the heavyweights, Llew Williams (Australia) and Albert Croucher (Southampton). The former was badly out-classed, and the towel was skied in the third round. Croucher was assisting Williams to his corner when the towel was thrown in from Croucher’s corner. The referee refused to give any decision. Who the deuce is the Australian heavyweight, Llew Williams. He of that name is a lightweight, and is at present in Sydney. Then the name of Croucher (another heavyweight). Looks as if a joke was put across—but it was a “dud.”

Relationship

Albert Edward Croucher was the fourth great grandson of James Croucher.

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