Bertram Anderson
1901 - butcher
1911 - butcher own account (from home)
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Bertram (Bert) was the eldest son of Samuel and Ann Anderson (née Upton).
His father Samuel was born in Nottingham in 1860, the son of Charles and Elizabeth Anderson, and baptised at Nottingham St Mark on 13 April 1862 (address Trumpet Street). His mother Ann was born in Loughborough in 1861.
Samuel and Ann were married in 1884 and had seven children who were born in Nottingham: Bertram birth registered 1885 JFM, Lewis birth registered 1887 JFM, Ellen b. 1890, Walter b. 1894, Samuel b. 1896, Ann b. 1899 and Charles birth registered 1902 JFM. Bertram was baptised at Nottingham St Mark on 24 February 1886 and his brother Louis (sic) at Nottingham St Ann on 11 March 1889.
Samuel and his wife were living on Windsor Street when Bertram was baptised in 1886 and at 29 Pym Street in 1889 when their second son, Lewis, was baptised.
Samuel, a shoe maker, Ann, a cotton winder, and their three children Bertram, Lewis and Ellen, were recorded at 23 Randolph Street, Sneinton, in 1891. Also in the household was Samuel's widowed mother, Elizabeth, a boot binder.
The family had moved to 28 Dawson Street by 1901. Samuel was still working as a shoe maker but his wife was now a lace hand. The couple had six children; Bertram a butcher, Lewis an errand boy, Ellen and Walter who were school age, and Samuel and Ann. The seventh child, Charles, was born the following year.
By 1911 the family was living at 81 Carlton Road, Nottingham. Samuel was now employed as a lamp lighter but his wife was described on the census as 'housewife'. Bertram was a butcher on his own account (home), Ellen a lace pattern girl, Walter a porter, Samuel a butcher, while Ann and Charles were still at school. Lewis had married Ellen Maiden in 1910 and they and their son, Lewis Samuel, were living at 33 Dennett Street, Nottingham. Lewis was employed as a domestic chauffeur.
Bertram married Florence Baker (b. 2 July 1882) at Nottingham St Mary's on 7 September 1914. They lived initially at 81 Carlton Road, Nottingham, but later at 234 Windmill Lane, Nottingham.
His mother died on 10 December 1920 at 112 Pym Street and his father, who was again working as a boot and shoe maker (own account), was living at the same address in 1921. Only three of his surviving children were still at home, Samuel a conductor (Corporation Tramway), Ann a hosiery overlock stitcher and Charles a fitter engineer (machine builders). Samuel jnr. married Winifred L Hill the following year.
Samuel snr. was living at 46a Lees Hill Street, Sneinton, in 1939 when the England & Wales Register was compiled. The address may have been a lodging house as he was one of eight elderly inhabitants. Although he was now 79 years old Samuel gave his occupation as boot and shoe maker. Samuel died at the same address on 1 April 1946 and was buried with his wife in Nottingham General Cemetery.
Bertram Anderson enlisted at Nottingham.
He served initially with the Army Service Corps (273920), but later transferred to the 13th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
Bertram served with the BEF France and was killed in action at Longueval on 27 August 1918. His grave was brought into Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, after the Armistice (grave ref. XXII. B).
CWGC History of Delville Wood Cemetery (extract): the village of Longueval is 11km from the town of Albert. The Cemetery 'was made after the Armistice, when graves were brought in from a few small cemeteries and isolated sites, and from the battlefields. Almost all of the burials date from July, August and September 1916.' Use the CWGC link for further information.
Three of Bertram's brothers, Lewis, Walter and Samuel, also served in the war; no service details yet traced. (See below: Nottingham Evening Post notice Sept. 1918)
Nottingham General Cemetery: Anderson family grave and headstone identified and cleared by CWGC 'Eyes On Hands On' project volunteer, January/February 2026.
Inscription: ‘In loving memory of Ann, the beloved wife of Samuel Anderson died Decr. 10th, 1920 aged 59 years. A pleasant smile and a kind word for all. Also their son Bert, killed in action in France, August 27th, 1918 aged 33 years. Also Samuel, beloved husband of the above, died April 1st, 1946 aged 85 years. Reunited.'
CWGC Additional information: Husband of Florence Anderson, of 234, Windmill Lane, Nottingham.
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’, 24 September 1918: ‘Anderson. Killed in action, August 27th, 1918, Bertram, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Anderson, 112 Pym-street. Grief borne in silence. Sorrowing mother, father, brothers, sisters, mother-in-law, Lewis, Walter, and Sam with the Colours.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’, 21 & 24 September 1918: ‘Anderson. Killed in action, August 27th, 1918, Bertram Anderson, 81 Carlton-road, of the RWF. A bitter blow. Flo.’ [widow, Florence Anderson] (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘In Memoriam’, 27 August 1919: ‘Anderson. Sacred to the memory of my dear husband, Pte Bertram Anderson, 13th RWF, who was killed in action at Longueval on August 27th, 1918. A loss too great to be forgotten.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘In Memoriam’, 27 August 1919: ‘Anderson. In loving remembrance of my dear son, who fell August 27th, 1918. Oh, heavenly star, shine on the grave of one we loved but could not save. Loving father, mother, and all the family.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
WW1 Pension Ledgers: His widow Florence was awarded a pension of 13/6d (13 shillings and 9 pence) a week commencing 24 March 1919.
Nottingham Evening Post, 14 December 1920: ‘Nottingham Sudden Deaths … At the inquest yesterday on the body of Ann Anderson (59), of 112, Pym-street, who collapsed in her backyard on Friday, and died almost immediately after, Dr Thompson said death was due to cerebral haemorrhage and syncope. A verdict was returned by the City Coroner accordingly.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Acknowledgements’, 16 December 1920. ‘Anderson.Mr S Anderson and Family wish to thank all kind friends for their sympathy in their sad bereavement.’ (www.britisnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Deaths’, 3 April 1946: ‘Anderson. April 1st, Samuel, suddenly, at Lees Hill-street. Sorrowing family.’ (www.britishnewspaperachive.co.uk)
Additional research and information Peter Gillings. Further information/record updated RF (Jan. 2026)
Photo of Bertram Anderson
Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, France, courtesy of the cwgc
Photo of Bertram Anderson
Family grave/headstone, Nottingham General Cemetery. Photograph Simon Roots, CWGC 'EOHO' project, Jan. 2026
Photo of Bertram Anderson
Family grave/headstone, Nottingham General Cemetery. Photograph Simon Roots, CWGC 'EOHO' project, 4 Feb. 2026