Research Notes
Here is a possible Ernest Gregory from the records.
On a seat at Coddington overlooking the valley towards Holloway (one of the most beautiful views in England) is this plaque –
The E.G. is believed to be Ernest Gregory who is on the Roll of Honour.
The J.G. is believed to be John Gough who is also on the Roll of Honour.
The following Ernest Gregory was born at Matlock
1901 Census: Matlock Bank
| Forename | Surname | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Where born |
| Ezra | Gregory | Head | 43 | Cab driver | Sheffield |
| Charlotte | wife | 45 | Bonsall | ||
| Mary L | daughter | 19 | Darley | ||
| Ezra | son | 15 | Darley | ||
| Annie | daughter | 13 | Darley | ||
| Willie | son | 11 | Darley | ||
| Tom | son | 9 | Matlock | ||
| Ernest | son | 6 | Matlock | ||
| Charles | son | 2 | Matlock |
1911 Census: Lime Tree Road, Matlock
| Forename | Surname | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Where born |
| Ezra | Gregory | Head | 53 | General labourer | Sheffield |
| Charlotte | wife | 55 | Matlock | ||
| Ezra | son | 25 | General labourer | Darley | |
| Annie | daughter | 23 | General servant domestic | Darley | |
| William | son | 21 | Shoeing Smith | Darley | |
| Thomas | son | 19 | Mill Hand | Darley | |
| Ernest | son | 16 | Cab driver | Matlock | |
| Charles | son | 12 | School | Matlock |
Ernest's brother Ezra Gregory was killed in the war and is on the Matlock Roll of Honour but no mention of Ernest on the Matlock Roll.
From Ancestry records on soldiers killed during WW1: Ernest Gregory, born Matlock, residence in Belper area; killed 01/10/18
Source: cwgc
| Name | Gregory | Initials | E |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment/Service | Royal ScotsFusiliers |
| Unit | 1st/5th Bn |
| Date of Death | 01/10/18 |
| Service No | 201342 |
| Casualty type | Commonwealth War Dead |
| Grave/Memorial Reference | IV.D.33 |
| Cemetery | ANNEUX BRITISH CEMETERY |
