Birth

George was born at Hardington Mandeville on 18 June 1873. He was the oldest child and only son of George White, a carpenter, and his wife, Jane.

Occupation

For many years, George worked as a carpenter for his father. It was not until about the First World War that he started a business on his own account.

Marriage

On 30 July 1901, he married his first cousin, Ellen Florence Leach Partridge. She was the daughter of Abraham Partridge, the baker.

Residences

From 1903 to 1908, George and Ellen lived in Rectory Lane. From 1908 to 1912, they lived at Barry Lane in a house that belonged to George Shire. By 1914, they had moved to Hardington Moor. George’s father may have moved to Ivy Cottage, Hill End, allowing George Walter and his family to reside in Moor Cottage.

Parish Council work

George Walter was an assistant overseer from at least 1906 to 1927. He was the clerk to the parish council in 1935 and 1939 and probably over a longer period.

Death

George Walter died intestate on 5 April 1948, aged 74. His estate was valued at £1,239-2s-4d.

Ellen died on 15 January 1969, aged 87. She did not leave a will either; her effects were valued at £3,014.

Children

George and Ellen had six children: William George (who died aged 21), Sidney Walter, Nora Evelyn, Gwendoline Maud, Ronald and Jack (who died in infancy)