Birth: 13 August 1877 Helhoughton, Norfolk, UK
Father: John Pilgrim 1850-1934
Mother: Mary Ann (Anne) Taylor c1849-1890
Christening: 27 January 1878 All Saints, Helhoughton, Norfolk, UK
Marriage: October-December 1935 Docking, Norfolk, UK
Wife: Millicent Rhoda Everitt 1889-1941
Death: 25 April 1954 St James Hospital, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK
None known
Birth of Reuben Pilgrim in FreeBMD in July-September 1877 in Walsingham (4b 284).
Entry in IGI for Reuben Pilgrin (sic) on 27 March 1878 in Helhoughton, Norfolk, parents John and Mary Ann Pilgrin. The same information with the same spelling is in Ancestry England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975.
Two entries in FreeReg for the baptism of Reuben on 27 January 1878 at All Saints, Helhoughton, parents John, a labourer and Mary Ann Pilgrim.
Entry in Ancestry Norfolk, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1915 for Reuben Pilgrim baptised on 27 January 1878 in Helhoughton, Norfolk, parents John and Mary Ann Pilgrim."Page 75 Baptims folemnized in the Parifh of Helhoughton in the County of Norfolk in the Year 1878 [...] Janry 27th No. 594 Reuben, [parents] John, [a] Lab, & Mary Ann Pilgrim [of] Helhoughton".
In the 1881 census as Reuben Pilgrim aged 3, born in Helhoughton, Norfolk, and living with his parents (John and Mary A) and sister (Mabel) in Helhoughton, Norfolk.
His brother was born in Helhoughton in 1881 and sister in East Rainham in 1886.
His mother died in Freebridge Lynn in 1890 (which included Little Massingham).
In the 1891 census as Reuben Pilgrim aged 13, born in Helhoughton, Norfolk, an agricultural labourer, and living with his widowed father (John) and sister (Mabel) in four rooms at Lodge Cottage, Little Massingham, Norfolk.
His father married Eliza Barnes in Freebridge Lynn in 1892.
In the 1901 census as Ruben (sic - on the original) Pilgrim aged 23, born in Helhoughton, Norfolk, single, a navy (sic) railway worker, and living with his father (John), (step)mother (Eliza), (half) brother (William), two (half)sisters Rose and Emily, and (step) sister (Martha Barnes) in four rooms at 51 Back Street, East Rudham, Norfolk.
In the 1911 census as Reuben Pilgrim aged 32, born in Helhoughton, Norfolk, single, a labourer, and boarding with Anna Hipkin (aged 50, born in East Rudham, Norfolk, widowed and a laundress), and her three daughters (Rose aged 24, Emily aged 19, both domestic servants and single, and Cissie aged 13, all born in East Rudham) in four rooms in Lynn Road, East Rudham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk.
Entry in Ancestry British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 for Reuben Pilgrim aged 37, living in East Rudham, Norfolk, No 353479 in Royal Engineers attested 12 June 1915 in Norwich. His height was 5 ft 3.5 in, chest 37+2 in. Next of kin was his father John Pilgrim of East Rudham. Trade and Professional Qualifications No. 353479 Pilgrim Reuben Platelayer proficient 21 November 1917 rating 1/-.Certificate of Trade Proficiency EEF 25 May 1918 I certify that 201445 Pte Pilgrim R has been tested on the Military Railways at Kantara and proves himself a proficient platelayer. There are a series of letters: Sapper R Pilgrim, C/O Mrs Kipkin (sic), School Lane, East Rudham, Norfolk. Reference attached. I you are claiming disability through wounds or illness contacted by Military Service, you should complete the attached A.F.Z. 22, as far as notifying me, with Regimental Particulars, - When Railway Warrent will then be forwarded for you to report at this hospital. C.i.c Military Hospital Norwich 22 July 1919. c/o Mrs Hipkin, School Road, East Rudham, Norfolk. Sir I am sending you a form which I don't understand So I am asking if I am to come to Norwich to have it filled up if so I would be obliged if you would sending me a free warrent as I have just returned from Palestine and as my expenses are great as I am in lodging. Hoping you will oblige Your Obedt Servant Supper R Pilgrim 288606 Norwich Passed to you please having been sent here in error Lt Colonel stamped 29 July 1919. There is also a letter East Rudham Norfolk Telephone No 5 Station, East Rudham, C N Ry Reuben Pilgrim was attended by me on July 15th & 17th for a mild attack of malaria H Ellen Rowell MD July 24th 1919. There is a reply for an application for pension for Spr Pilgrim Reuben Rly Troops R Engs discharged 26 July 1919 aged 41 and single, address c/o Miss A Hipkin, E Rudham, Kings Lynn, due to malaria a pension of 5/6 weekly from 27 July 1919 to be reviewed in 26 weeks. Protection Certificate and Certificate of Identity dated 29 June 1919 Pilgrim Reuben WP/288606 Spr ROD RE Born 1877 Theatre of War Egypt Advance of £2 c/o Miss A Hipkin, East Rudham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Entry in Ancestry UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 for W.R.288606 Reuben Pilgrim 1914-1920 Sapper in the Royal Engineers Railways, previous units 1/4th Norf. Regt. 19593. Pte., Royal Engineers. 353479 British War Medal and Victory Medal
Entry in Ancestry All British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 for Reuben Pilgrim 19593, 353479, WR/288606 Norfolk Regiment, Royal Engineers, Royal Engineers British War Medal and Victory Medal.
In the 1921 census as Reuben Hipkin (sic) born in Norfolk in 1877 and living with Anna Hipkin born in Raynham, Norfolk in 1872 and Frances Hipkin born in Norfolk in 1884.
Marriage of Reuben Pilgrim and Millicent R Everitt in FreeBMD in October-December 1935 in Docking (4b 855).
In the 1939 England and Wales Register as Reuben Pilgrim born 13 August 1877, married, a farm labourer heavy worker, and living with Herbert and Esther R Emmerson and two others in Broomsthorpe Road, Docking, Norfolk. His sister and brother-in-law were living next door.
His wife died in King's Lynn in 1941.
Death of Reuben Pilgrim in FreeBMD in April-June 1954 aged 76 in King's L (4b 449).
Entry in Ancestry England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 for Reuben Pilgrim died 25 April 1954 in Norfolk, probate 17 May 1954 in Peterborough. "Pilgrim Reuben of 12 Eye-lane East Rudham Norfolk died 25 April 1954 at St James Hospital Kings Lynn Norfolk Administration (with will) Peterborough 17 May to Elliott William Pilgrim smallholder. Effects £71 9s. 9d." I assume Elliott William was his half-brother.
There are twenty four entries in Ancestry Family Trees for Reuben Pilgrim.
Helhoughton is about 3 miles W of Fakenham.
Reuben Pilgrim was the husband of Millicent Rhoda Everitt, Felicity's first cousin twice removed.
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