Birth: April-May 1872, Pitch Place, Elstead/Thursley, Surrey, UK
Father: Thomas Luff 1843-1885
Mother: Tryphena (Triphena) Chambers Horsley [Corps (Corpes, Corpse)] 1852-1933
Christening: 5 May 1872 St Michael and All Angels, Thursley, Surrey, UK
Marriage: 1 October 1898 St John the Evangelist, Stoke next Guildford, Surrey, UK
Wife: Kate Luck 1872-1941
Death: February 1929 29 Thornhill Square, Camberwell, London, UK
Burial: 25 February 1929 Square 117, Grave 571, Camberwell New Cemetery, Camberwell, London, UK
Amy Grace Luff 1899-1927
Laura (Laurie) Marjorie Luff [Day] 1903-1969
Amelia Emma Luff [Lucas] 1905-1995
Doris Annie Maud Luff 1906-1920
Lavinia Jessie Luff [Brown] 1909-1967
Birth of Walter Luff in FreeBMD in April-June 1872 in Hambledon (2A 117).
Christening of Walter Luff in the IGI on 5 May 1872 in Thursley, Surrey, parents Thomas and Triphena Luff. The same information is in Ancestry England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975.
Entry in Ancestry Surrey, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1917 for Walter Luff on 5 May 1872 at Thursley, St Michael and All Angels, parents Thomas and Stephanie (sic) Luff. "Page 60 Baptisms solemnized in the Parish of Thursley in the County of Surrey in the Year 1872 [...] May 5 No. 480 Walter, parents Thomas, a Cattledealer, and Triphena Luff of Elstead".
His brother was registered in July-September 1874 in Hambledon and baptised on 12 July 1874 at St Michael and All Angels, Thursley.
His brother was registered in April-June 1876 in Hambledon.
His sister was registered in January-March 1879 in Hambledon and baptised on 14 February 1879 at St James, Elstead.
His brother was born 3 weeks before the 1881 census and registered in April-June 1881 in Hambledon.
In the 1881 census as Walter Luff aged 9, born in Thursley, Surrey, and living with his parents (Thomas and Tryphena), four brothers (Albert, Alfred, Harry and an unnamed infant but it must be Harvey) and sister (Amy) at Van Hurst, Elstead, Surrey.
His sister was registered in January-March 1883 in Hambledon and was baptised on 27 May 1883 at St Michael and All Angels, Thursley.
His sister was registered in April-June 1884 in Hambledon and baptised on 15 June 1884 at St Michael and All Angels, Thursley.
His father died in January-March 1885 and his mother married William Corps in 1889.
In the 1891 census as Walter Luff aged 20, born in Godalming, Surrey, and a Bombardier in the Royal Horse Artillery Division at Aldershot, Hampshire.
Marriage of Walter Luff and Kate Luck in FreeBMD in October-December 1898 in Guildford (2A 167).
Entry in Ancestry Surrey, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1937 for Walter Luff aged 28, father Thomas Luff, and Kate Lusk (sic) on 1 October 1898 at Stoke Next Guildford, St John the Evangelist. "Page 163 [...] 1898 Marriage solemnized at The Parish Church in the Parish of Stoke next Guilford in the County of Surrey. [No.] 326 October 1st 1898 Walter Luff [aged] 28 [a] Bachelor [and] Groom [of] Stoke North [father] Thomas Luff (Decd) [a] Dealer, [and] Kate Luck [aged] 26 [a] Spinster [of] Stoke Within [father] Henry Luck [a] Labourer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after Banns[...] in the Presence of us James Luck and Amy Luff".
His daughter was born on 8 September 1899 in Walham Green, Fulham and registered in October-December 1899 in Fulham.
I cannot locate him in the 1901 census but his wife and daughter were living with his brother-in-law John Luck at 108 Burnthwaite Road, Fulham where she was a reservist's wife".
His daughter was born on 12 July 1903, registered in July-September 1903 in Wandsworth, and baptised on 5 August 1903 at Christ Church, Battersea when he was a porter living at 71 Falcon Road.
His daughter was born on 20 May 1905, registered in April-May 1905 in Wandsworth, and baptised on 16 June 1905 at St Mary Battersea when he was a barman living at 35 Harrowway Road.
His daughter was registered in July-September 1906 in Wandsworth.
His daughter was born on 16 April 1909, registered in April-May 1905 in Wandsworth, and baptised on 21 April 1909 at Christ Church, Battersea when he was a barman living at 40 Wye Street.
Two entries in Ancestry London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 for Walter Luff address 40 Wye Street, York Road, Winstanley, Battersea, Wandsworth from 1910 to 1911.
In the 1911 census as Walter Luff aged 38, born in Thursley, Surrey, a pot man at a public house, and living with his wife (Kate), five daughters (Amelia Emma, Amy Grace, Doris Annie Maud, Laurie Marjorie, and Louisa Jessie) and a lodger (George Flodd aged 45, born in Bedford, Bedfordshire, single and a butcher) in four rooms at 40 Wye Street, Battersea SW, London.
Entry in Ancestry British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 aged 44, born in Thirsley (sic), Surrey, a barman, had served for 13 years, time expired, enlisted in Royal Artillery (Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery) 88930 on 27 October 1914 at Whitehall as Corporal, aged 44 years height 5 ft 8 in, weight 142 lbs, chest 27 + 2 in, sallow complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, a certified rough rider on 28 December 1914, promoted sergeant 4 January 1915, admonished for overstaying leave on 13 April 1915 whilst at Bordon, embarked Southampton 10 May 1915, disembarked Harve 11 May 1915, promoted BQMS on probation 26 March 1916, confirmed 26 March 1916, posted to 9 ? 16 September 1916, Dispatched to ? Base Depot Harve as supernumery to establishment 7 November 1916, posted to 75th Brigade R.F.A. on 8 October 1918, demobilzed 29 June 1919 at Crystal Palace, acknowledge receipt of two Bronze Oak Leaf Emblems for mention in dispatches at 29 Thornhill Square, Camberwell London SE5 on 23 May 1920.
Entry in Ancestry British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 for Walter Luff 88930 BQMS Royal Field Artillery served in France 11 May 1915 - Victory, British and 15 Star.
Entry in Ancestry UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 for Walter Luff Battery Quarter Master Sergeant 88930 Royal Artillery (Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery) previously R.F.A. 88930. BQMS. British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Five entries in Ancestry London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 for Walter Luff address 29 Thornhill Square, Town Hall, Camberwell, Southwark from 1914 to 1921, other occupants Kate Luff (wife?) from 1919, and George Frances Flood from 1918.
In the 1921 census as Walter Luff aged 49 years 2 months, born in Thursley, Surrey, a potman and a bourn (sic -in the index, barman on the original) at GB Ellicott, 131 Hill Street, Peckham St (sic - in the index SE on the original), one child under 16 aged 12, and living with his wife (Kate) and four daughters (Amelia, Amy G, Laurie M and Lavinia J) in three rooms at 29 Thornhill Square, Camberwell, London, Surrey
Six entries in Ancestry London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 for Walter Luff address 29 Thornhill Square, Town Hall, Camberwell, Southwark from 1914 to 1929, other occupants Kate Luff (wife?), George Frances Flood to 1926 and Herbert Elliott and Laura Marjorie Day (son-in-law and daughter?) from 1928.
Death of Walter Luff in FreeBMD in January-March 1929 aged 56 in Camberwell (1D 1546).
Entry in Ancestry Web: UK, Burial and Cremation Index, 1576-2014 for Walter Luff buried 25 February 1929 in Southwark, London.
Entry in Find a Grave for Walter Luff died 25 February 1929 and buried in Square 117, Grave 571, Camberwell New Cemetery, Camberwell, London. Age: 56 Years, Death date listed may be the interment date
There are thirty eight entries in Ancestry Family Trees for Walter Luff.
Photograph of Walter Luff and family from an email: I have come across your summary of Walter Luff during my own research into his life. He is my Great Grandfather on my mother’s side. I thought that you might like to see a picture that I have of him with Kate and his 5 girls, the youngest of which was my grandmother, Lavinia. I would be interested to know your connection to him. He led an interesting life ( although I still have some gaps!!) Yours Sincerely Tracy Biswell (Mrs).
Walter Luff was my half second cousin once removed.
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