Dr. Jeremy Henry Borwick Poole1
M, #326001, b. 1949
Last Edited=18 Dec 2008
Dr. Jeremy Henry Borwick Poole was born in 1949.1 He is the son of Herbert Edmund Poole and Hon. Anne Rosemary Dorothea Croft.1
He graduated from Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG, with a Master of Arts (M.A.)1 He graduated from London University, London, EnglandG, with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)1 He lived in 2003 at Thorns Orchard, East Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, EnglandG.1
He graduated from Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG, with a Master of Arts (M.A.)1 He graduated from London University, London, EnglandG, with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)1 He lived in 2003 at Thorns Orchard, East Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, EnglandG.1
Citations
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 965. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
Eric Crossley1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #326002, b. 23 May 1878, d. 23 May 1949
Last Edited=20 Feb 2011
Eric Crossley was born on 23 May 1878.1 He was the son of Sir William John Crossley, 1st Bt. and Mabel Gordon Anderson.2 He married Janet Boyd Merriman, daughter of Frank Merriman, on 30 June 1903.1 He died on 23 May 1949 at age 71.1
He gained the rank of officer in the 11th Hussars (Special Reserves.)1 He gained the rank of First World War.1 He was appointed Officer, Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) in 1919.1
He gained the rank of officer in the 11th Hussars (Special Reserves.)1 He gained the rank of First World War.1 He was appointed Officer, Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) in 1919.1
Children of Eric Crossley and Janet Boyd Merriman
- Lt.-Cdr. Nigel John Crossley+2 b. 29 May 1904, d. 27 Nov 1940
- Barbara Katharine Crossley2 b. 29 Oct 1905
- John Richard Irwin Crossley2 b. 17 Oct 1908, d. 31 Mar 1988
- Mary Bettine Crossley2 b. 10 Jan 1910, d. 20 Jul 1956
- W/Cdr. Michael Nicholson Crossley+2 b. 29 May 1912, d. 7 Dec 1987
Frank Merriman1
M, #326003
Last Edited=23 Dec 2008
Child of Frank Merriman
- Janet Boyd Merriman+2 b. c 1883, d. 22 Jul 1968
Janet Boyd Merriman1 ![](livingn.gif)
F, #326004, b. circa 1883, d. 22 July 1968
Last Edited=23 Dec 2008
Janet Boyd Merriman was born circa 1883.1 She was the daughter of Frank Merriman.2 She married Eric Crossley, son of Sir William John Crossley, 1st Bt. and Mabel Gordon Anderson, on 30 June 1903.1 She died on 22 July 1968.1
From 30 June 1903, her married name became Crossley.
From 30 June 1903, her married name became Crossley.
Children of Janet Boyd Merriman and Eric Crossley
- Lt.-Cdr. Nigel John Crossley+2 b. 29 May 1904, d. 27 Nov 1940
- Barbara Katharine Crossley2 b. 29 Oct 1905
- John Richard Irwin Crossley2 b. 17 Oct 1908, d. 31 Mar 1988
- Mary Bettine Crossley2 b. 10 Jan 1910, d. 20 Jul 1956
- W/Cdr. Michael Nicholson Crossley+2 b. 29 May 1912, d. 7 Dec 1987
Reverend Ewart Barter1
M, #326005
Last Edited=12 Dec 2008
Child of Reverend Ewart Barter
- Iris Barter+2 d. 29 Sep 1931
Iris Barter1 ![](livingn.gif)
F, #326006, d. 29 September 1931
Last Edited=23 Dec 2008
Iris Barter was the daughter of Reverend Ewart Barter.2 She married Lt.-Cdr. Nigel John Crossley, son of Eric Crossley and Janet Boyd Merriman, on 1 February 1931.1 She died on 29 September 1931.1
From 1 February 1931, her married name became Crossley.
From 1 February 1931, her married name became Crossley.
Child of Iris Barter and Lt.-Cdr. Nigel John Crossley
- Sir Christopher John Crossley, 3rd Bt.+2 b. 25 Sep 1931, d. 1989
Sir Christopher John Crossley, 3rd Bt.1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #326007, b. 25 September 1931, d. 1989
Last Edited=7 Dec 2022
Sir Christopher John Crossley, 3rd Bt. was born on 25 September 1931.1 He was the son of Lt.-Cdr. Nigel John Crossley and Iris Barter.2 He married, firstly, Carolyne Louise Sykes, daughter of Leslie Grey Sykes and Lois Walker, on 28 November 1959.1 He and Carolyne Louise Sykes were divorced in 1969.1 He married, secondly, Lesley A. Chamberlain, daughter of Dr. K. A. J. Chamberlain, in 1977.2 He died in 1989.1
He was educated at Canford School, Wimborne, Dorset, EnglandG.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy.1 He succeeded as the 3rd Baronet Crossley, of Glenfield, Dunham Massey, co. Chester [U.K., 1909] on 22 November 1957.1
He was educated at Canford School, Wimborne, Dorset, EnglandG.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy.1 He succeeded as the 3rd Baronet Crossley, of Glenfield, Dunham Massey, co. Chester [U.K., 1909] on 22 November 1957.1
Children of Sir Christopher John Crossley, 3rd Bt. and Carolyne Louise Sykes
- Sir Nicholas John Crossley, 4th Bt.2 b. 10 Dec 1962, d. 13 Apr 2000
- Sir Julian Charles Crossley, 5th Bt.2 b. 12 Nov 1964, d. 12 Apr 2003
Lt.-Cdr. Nigel John Crossley1
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M, #326008, b. 29 May 1904, d. 27 November 1940
Last Edited=23 Dec 2008
Lt.-Cdr. Nigel John Crossley was born on 29 May 1904.1 He was the son of Eric Crossley and Janet Boyd Merriman.2 He married, firstly, Iris Barter, daughter of Reverend Ewart Barter, on 1 February 1931.1 He married, secondly, Marjorie Gilley, daughter of John Gilley, on 17 March 1932.1 He died on 27 November 1940 at age 36, from wounds received while in command of H.M.S. Gipsey.1
He fought in the Second World War.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy.1
He fought in the Second World War.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy.1
Child of Lt.-Cdr. Nigel John Crossley and Iris Barter
- Sir Christopher John Crossley, 3rd Bt.+2 b. 25 Sep 1931, d. 1989
Marjorie Gilley1
F, #326009
Last Edited=21 Jan 2023
Marjorie Gilley is the daughter of John Gilley.2 She married, firstly, William Rodney Winterbottom, son of William Dickson Winterbottom and Clara Craven Fletcher, before 1932.1 She married, secondly, Lt.-Cdr. Nigel John Crossley, son of Eric Crossley and Janet Boyd Merriman, on 17 March 1932.1 She married, thirdly, Captain Richard William Ravenhill, son of Captain Harold William Ravenhill, on 27 July 1957.1
From before 1932, her married name became Winterbottom.1 From 17 March 1932, her married name became Crossley. From 27 July 1957, her married name became Ravenhill.1
From before 1932, her married name became Winterbottom.1 From 17 March 1932, her married name became Crossley. From 27 July 1957, her married name became Ravenhill.1
John Richard Irwin Crossley1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #326010, b. 17 October 1908, d. 31 March 1988
Last Edited=12 Apr 2017
John Richard Irwin Crossley was born on 17 October 1908.1 He was the son of Eric Crossley and Janet Boyd Merriman.2 He died on 31 March 1988 at age 79 at Transvaal, South Africa.3
He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, EnglandG.1 He fought in the Second World War.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Commander (E) in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve.1
He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, EnglandG.1 He fought in the Second World War.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Commander (E) in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve.1
Citations
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 986. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
- [S37] BP2003. [S37]
- [S266] World War II Unit Histories - Officers, online http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html. Hereinafter cited as World War II Unit Histories - Officers.