Albert Clarkstone

Albert known as 'Bert' Clarkstone was born in 1892 his birth was recorded in the Basford Registration District and was the son of Walter a tram conductor and Mary Ann Clarkstone née Cartledge of 42 Hood Street, Sherwood, Nottingham. His father Walter Clarkstone was born in 1842 at Newthorpe and his mother Mary Ann Cartledge was born in Epperstone, they were married in 1873 their marriage was recorded in the Nottingham Registration District, they went on to have 7 children, sadly one died in infancy their surviving children were all born in Nottingham and were, Walter b1874, Frances Grey b1877, Ernest b1882, William b1885, Ethel b1887and Albert b1893. In the 1911 census the family are living at 86 Cedar Road, Sherwood Rise, Nottingham and are shown as Walter 69 yrs a tram conductor, he is living with his wife Mary Ann 59 yrs and their children, Francis 34 yrs a tram conductor, William 26 yrs a tram conductor, Ethel 24yrs working at home and Albert 18 yrs a hair dresser. Albert married Flora Bird (born 26th December 1893) on 15th December 1917 at St Michael’s Church, Nottingham, they livved at 151 Norton-Street, Radford. Commencing 26th May 1919 his widow was awarded a pension of 13 shillings and 9 pence a week.