Week 38 (Sept. 20-26): Fun and Games

 Week 38 (Sept. 20-26): Fun and Games

I don’t have much in the way of family history or photographs linked to “fun and games” that my ancestors took part in, so this has taken some work.

My grand uncle James Gardiner Lackey was born 4th April 1910 in Houghton-le-spring, Durham. He was the 4th child but 3rd son of Gardiner and Margaret.  He died 1st August 1986 in Woking Surrey.

During his life he took part in many different activities and jobs. It is believed he was linked to the coal mines at a young age (but no documents to confirm this).  He went on to become a local government clerk and civil servant. He was also involved with church for most of his life - St Mary's West Rainton for most of his younger life and he was also the Parochial secretary for many years.

He moved from Durham to Middlesex/Surrey where he met and married Eva Morley in 1949 and they had 2 children.

Prior to him moving his hobbies and “fun and games” including dancing and playing whist. There was an article in the local newspaper dated 12 November 1938 whereby he had won a prize at the local dance and whist night. 

As well as the above James was also involved with the local Scout group as a leader. I don’t know if he had been involved as a Scout himself or just in a leaders role. But this is “fun and games” in itself.


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