Old Ledbury PONTER Family

The Ponter Family

The Ponter Family

1943
Back Row - Muriel, Ray, Stella, Ken
Front Row Dad Trevor, Grandad James, Eileen, Gran Esther, Godfrey
Trevor was born at No 25 Oatleys Road but moved to No 20 Oatleys Terrace shortly after he was born
Photo Chris PONTER
 
1937
The Ponter kids out for a rare treat, Sunday tea at Dr TROTTERS in New Street. Trevor sat on the ground the smallest
Dr TROTTER was the Ledbury doctor in the 30s. Trevors mum worked for Dr TROTTER as his cleaner, this photo was taken at a party he and his wife put on for the kids as a treat
Photo Chris PONTER
 
Early 1920s
New Mills Ledbury - James Partridge Corn Miller and Dealer
Great Grandad James PARTRIDGE sat in chair, Great Gran next to the right
Grandad ( Mums dad ) stood in front of her in the dark suit
Great Grandad James PARTRIDGE had his own mill business at 19 years of age
He owned Aston Mill at Lea, Ross on Wye before moving to Ledbury
The house on the Hereford Road roundabout is still there behind the trees
The mill was demolished some years ago, but the mill race is still there if you know where to look
Photo Chris PONTER
 
 

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