Hemsley ~ Third Generation

    Issue of William Hemsley and Eliza Weller  
1.   Fanny HEMSLEY
Born c1829 in Sussex (ref 1841 census).

Ref 1841 census. Sussex, England. Parish of St John Under the Castle. Borough of Lewes. Address: Green Wall, Lewes.
Together with her parents and siblings:
Fanny Hemsley. Age 12. Born in Sussex.

Marr reg Sep qtr 1850 at Brighton District to William EVERY (ref FreeBMD). The marriage was 11 Aug 1850 at St Nicholas Church, Brighton, Sussex; he was age 20, son of William Every; she was dau of William Hemsley (ref Familysearch new site). He was born c1827 at Brighton, Sussex.

Ref 1851 census. Sussex, England. Parish of Brighton. Address: 23 Belmont St, Brighton.
Together with dau Frances (5m):
William Every. Head. Mar. Age 24. Porter. Born Sussex, Brighton.
Frances Every. Wife. Mar. Age 23. Born Sussex, Forest Row.

See her sister Mary for a child born in 1860, Charles William, whose birth certificate gives the parents as Fanny Every formerly Hemsley and William Every. However subsequent census and other records make it appear that Charles' surname changed from Every to Hemsley and that he was Mary's son. (See birth certificate.)

Ref 1861 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of St Luke. Address: 17 Ironmonger St, St Luke.
Together with daus Eliza (10), Ann (9):
William Every. Head. Mar. Age 29. Ironmoulder. Born Sussex, Brighton.
Fanny Every. Wife. Mar. Age 32. Dressmaker. Born Sussex, East Grinstead.

Ref 1871 census. Surrey, England. Civil Parish of Egham. Address: High Field, Egham.
William Every. Head. Mar. Age 39. Iron Moulder. Born Sussex, Brighton.
Fanny Every. Wife. Mar. Age 42. Born Sussex, Maresfield.
Charles Every. Nephew. Unm. Age 11. Born Middlesex, Hoxton.
Alfred Wapham. Nephew. Unm. Age 14. Born Sussex, Brighton.
Francis W Mee. Grandson. Age 2. Born Middlesex, Hackney. [child of Eliza]

Fanny's death was reg Sep qtr 1877 at Brighton District, age 48 (ref FreeBMD).

The marriage is not found, but William appears to have married Jane GRAHAM.

Ref 1891 census. Essex, England. Civil Parish of Great Parndon. Address: Hare St.
William Every. Head. M. Age 56. Iron Moulder. Born Sussex, Brighton.
Jane Every. Wife. M. Age 50. Born Scotland.
Marion Graham. Step Daur. Age 12. Scholar. Born Scotland.

William probably died between 1891 and 1901, not found in FreeBMD.

Ref 1901 census. Middlesex, England. Civil Parish of Edmonton. Registration District of Edmonton. Address: 38 Haselbury Road, Edmonton.
Together with grandson Albert Mee (24) [Major Albert Mee]:
J Every. Head. Widow. Age 60. Living on own means. Born Scotland. [Jane]
Elizabeth Every. Dau. S. Age 25. None. Born Scotland. [Possibly a daughter of William Every and Jane]



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    Children:  
  1. Eliza EVERY born 1850 at Lewes, Sussex  
  2. Ann EVERY born 1851 at Brighton, Sussex
 
2.   Eliza HEMSLEY
Bap 16 Jan 1831 at East Grinstead, Sussex, dau of William & Eliza (ref Familysearch new site).

Ref 1851 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of St Sepulchre. Address: 3 Red Lion Court, St Sepulchre, Borough of Finsbury.
In the household of Robert McFarlane and family (Printer(Compositor)):
Alfred Whapham. Lodger. U. Age 23. Printer (Compositor). Born Sussex, Petersfield. [Hants]

Eliza was married 14 Nov 1852 to Alfred WHAPHAM, born c1827 at Petersfield, Hants, son of John and Mary Whapham (see below). The wedding was at St Nicholas Church, parish of Brighton, and one of the witnesses was William Every, her brother in law. The other witness was Hannah Whapham, possibly a sister. Alfred was age 24, bachelor, printer, father's name John Whapham, Cooper. Eliza was age 22, spinster, father's name William Hemsley, Bargeman. (Marriage cert obtained by Jane Bromfield.)

Eliza's death was reg Dec qtr 1857 at Brighton District (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1861 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of St Sepulchre. Registration district of Holborn.
In a household of lodgers:
Alfred Whapham. Lodger. Widr. Age 33. Printer Compositor. Born Hants, Petersfield.
(not far from William and Fanny Every)

Alfred's parents, siblings and children were in the following entry:
Ref 1861 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of Lewes St Michael. Address: Keere St, Lewes.
John Whapham. Head. Mar. Age 63. Cooper Journeyman. Born Lewes, Sussex.
Mary Whapham. Wife. Mar. Age 54. Wife of Cooper Journeyman. Born Hants, Emsworth.
Elizabeth Whapham. Daughter. Un. Age 13. Born Lewes, Sussex.
Fanny Whapham. Daughter. Un. Age 9. Scholar. Born Lewes, Sussex.
Hannah E. Whapham. Granddaughter. Un. Age 7. Scholar. Born Brighton, Sussex.
Louisa H. Whapham. Granddaughter. Un. Age 6. Scholar. Born Brighton, Sussex.
Alfred H. Whapham. Grandson. Un. Age 4. Born Brighton, Sussex.

Alfred's death was reg Jun qtr 1869 age 42 at St Giles District, London (ref FreeBMD).





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    Children:  
  1. Hannah Eliza WHAPHAM born 1853 at Brighton, Sussex  
  2. Harriet Louisa WHAPHAM born 1854 at Brighton, Sussex  
  2. Alfred Henry WHAPHAM born 1856 at Brighton, Sussex
 
3.   Charles William HEMSLEY
Bap 21 Oct 1832 at East Grinstead, Sussex (ref IGI).

Ref 1841 census. Sussex, England. Parish of St John Under the Castle. Borough of Lewes. Address: Green Wall, Lewes.
Together with his parents and siblings:
Charles Hemsley. Age 8. Born in Sussex.

Ref 1851 census. Sussex, England. Parish of St John Under the Castle, Lewes. Address: Spring Gardens, Lewes.
Together with his mother and his siblings:
Charles Hemsley. Son. U. Age 18. Labourer general. Born Sussex, East Grinstead.

Charles William Hemsley married Caroline POLLARD Dec qtr 1855 at Lewes District (ref FreeBMD). She was born c1835 at Iford, Sussex (ref 1871 census).

Ref 1861 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of South Malling. Registration district of Lewes. Address: South Street, Lewes.
Together with son Charles (1):
Charles Hemsley. Head. Age 28. Bargeman's Lab. Born Sussex, East Grinstead.
Caroline Hemsley. Wife. Age 26. Born Sussex, Iford.
William Hemsley. Nephew. Age 5. Born Sussex, Brighton. [son of sister Mary]

Ref 1871 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of South Malling. Town of Lewes. Address: South St, Lewes.
Together with children Charles W (11), Harriett L (9), Frederick G (6), Louis (4), Sydney A (2), Caroline (3 mths):
Charles W Hemsley. Head. Mar. Age 38. Bargeman. Born Sussex, Forest Row.
Caroline Hemsley. Wife. Mar. Age 36. Born Sussex, Iford.
William Hemsley. Nephew. Unm. Age 16. Day Labourer. Born Sussex, Brighton. [son of sister Mary]

Caroline's death reg Sep qtr 1873 at Lewes District (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1881 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of Lewes St John Southover. Address: 53 North Street, Lewes.
Together with children Harriett L (20), Louis (15), Sydney A (12), Caroline (10), Elen (8):
Charles W. Hemsley. Head. Widr. Age 48. Bargeman. Born Sussex, Forest Row.

Charles married again before 1891 to Jane, surname unknown.

Ref 1891 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of All Saints. Registration district of Lewes. Address: 8 North St, Lewes.
Together with Charles' children Louis (24), Sydney A (22), Ellen (17) and a lodger:
Charles W Hemsley. Head. M. Age 57. Bargeman. Born Sussex, Forest Row.
Jane Hemsley. Wife. M. Age 51. Born Middlesex.

Ref 1901 census. Sussex, England. Civil parish of All Saints. Registration district of Lewes. Address: 7 North St, Lewes.
Together with Charles' son Sidney A (32):
Charles Hemsley. Head. M. Age 68. Lighterman Barge Worker. Born Sussex, Forest Row.
J Hemsley. Wife. M. Age 59. Born London, Tottenham Rd.
[her name incorrectly indexed as Charles]

Charles' death reg Mar qtr 1909 at Lewes dist aged 76 (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1911 census. Sussex, England. Parish of Worthing. Registration district of East Preston. Address: 63 Cranworth Road Worthing.
Together with step daughter Caroline, her husband and 7 children:
Jane Hemsley. Step Mother of Wife. Widow. Age 73. Born London Tottenham Court Rd. [indexed in findmypast as Homsley]

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    Children of Charles and Caroline:  
  1. Charles William HEMSLEY born 1859 at Lewes, Sussex  
  2. Harriet Louisa HEMSLEY born 1861 at Lewes, Sussex  
  3. Frederick George HEMSLEY born 1864 at Lewes, Sussex  
  4. Louis HEMSLEY born 1866 at Lewes, Sussex  
  5. Sydney Arthur HEMSLEY born 1868 at Lewes, Sussex  
  6. Caroline HEMSLEY born 1870 at Lewes, Sussex  
  7. Ellen HEMSLEY born 1873 at Lewes, Sussex
 
4.   Mary HEMSLEY
Bap 15 Feb 1835 at Ringmer, Sussex, England (ref IGI).

Ref 1841 census. Sussex, England. Parish of St John Under the Castle. Borough of Lewes. Address: Green Wall, Lewes.
Together with her parents and siblings:
Mary Hemsley. Age 6. Born in Sussex.

Ref 1851 census. Sussex, England. Parish of St John Under the Castle, Lewes. Address: Spring Gardens, Lewes.
Together with her mother and her siblings:
Mary Hemsley. Dau. U. Age 16. Servant - sleeps at home. Born Sussex, Ringmer.

Ref 1861 census. Middlesex, England. Civil parish of Shoreditch. Address: No. 8 Norris St, Shoreditch.
In the home of Charles Pattrick and family:
Mary Hemsley. Visitor. Un. Age 26. Sert. Born Ringmer, Sussex.
[incorrectly indexed as Kemsley]
Charles W Every. Visitor. Age 1. Born Hoxton Old Town.
[see Fanny above for 1871 census for Charles Every]

There's a discrepancy here with Mary's age and birth place but it looks to be the same person, taking into account son Charles presumably changing his surname from Every to Hemsley.

Ref 1871 census. London, England. Civil Parish of St Luke. Registration district of Holborn. Address: Harcourt Pl, St Luke.
Together with children George (9), Ada (7):
Mary Hemsley. Head. Mar. Age 33. Machinist. Born Sussex, Lewes.
[Surname incorrectly indexed as Hunsley]

Ref 1881 census. London, England. Civil Parish of St Lukes. Registration district of Holborn. Address: 3 Helmet Row, St Lukes.
Together with children Charles W (21), George (19), Ada (17):
Mary A. Hemsley. Head. W. Age 43. Machinist. Born Sussex, Lewis.

Probable death reg of Mary Mar qtr 1884 at Holborn dist aged 48 (ref FreeBMD).

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    Children:  
  1. William John HEMSLEY born 1855 at Brighton, Sussex  
  2. Charles William EVERY/HEMSLEY born 1860 at Hoxton, Middlesex  
  3. George HEMSLEY born c1862 at Middlesex  
  4. Ada HEMSLEY born c1864 at Middlesex
 
5.   Ellen HEMSLEY
Bap 20 Nov 1836 at Ringmer, Sussex, England (ref IGI).

Ref 1841 census. Sussex, England. Parish of St John Under the Castle. Borough of Lewes. Address: Green Wall, Lewes.
Together with her parents and siblings:
Ellen Hemsley. Age 4. Born in Sussex.

Ref 1851 census. Sussex, England. Parish of St John Under the Castle, Lewes. Address: Spring Gardens, Lewes.
Together with her mother and her siblings:
Ellen Hemsley. Dau. Age 14. At home. Born Sussex, Ringmer.

Ref 1861 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of Lewes St John Under The Castle. Address: Spring Gardens, Lewes.
Together with her mother and siblings:
Ellen Hemsley. Daur. Un. Age 24. Dress Maker. Born Sussex, Ringmer.

Ref 1871 census. London, England. Civil Parish of St George Hanover Square. Hospital. Address: Hanover Square, London.
Together with many staff and patients:
Ellen Hemsley. Patient. Age 33. Dress Maker. Born Sussex, Ringmer.

Marr reg Mar qtr 1879 at Brighton dist of Ellen Hemsley to James MARTIN (ref FreeBMD). He was born c1835 at Lewes, Sussex.

Ref 1881 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of Lewes St John Under the Castle. Registration district of Lewes. Address: 13 Abinger Place, St John Under the Castle, Lewes.
James Martin. Head. Mar. Age 46. Commission Agent. Born Lewes, Sussex.
Ellen Martin. Wife. Mar. Age 44. Dress & Mantle Maker. Born Lewes, Sussex.

Ref 1891 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of Preston. Registration district of Steyning. Address: 36 Viaduct Road, Preston, Brighton.
James Martin. Head. Mar. Age 56. Optician. Born Lewes, Sussex.
Ellen Martin. Wife. Mar. Age 54. Dress Maker. Born Lewes, Sussex.

Ellen's death reg Dec qtr 1897 at Brighton dist aged 61 (ref FreeBMD).

James married (2) Mar qtr 1898 at Steyning dist, Sussex to Annie Marian DEADMAN (ref FreeBMD).

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6.   Louisa HEMSLEY
Bap 14 Oct 1838 at Ringmer, Sussex, England (ref IGI).
Birth reg Sep qtr 1838 at Lewes District, Sussex (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1841 census. Sussex, England. Parish of St John Under the Castle. Borough of Lewes. Address: Green Wall, Lewes.
Together with her parents and siblings:
Louisa Hemsley. Age 2. Born in Sussex.

Ref 1851 census. Sussex, England. Parish of St John Under the Castle, Lewes. Address: Spring Gardens, Lewes.
Together with her mother and her siblings:
Louisa Hemsley. Dau. Age 12. Scholar. Born Sussex, Ringmer.

Ref 1861 census. Warwickshire, England. Civil Parish of Birmingham. Ecclesiastical Parish of St Luke. Address: St Luke's Day and Sunday School, Birmingham.
Louisa Hemsley. Head. Unm. Age 22. School Mistress. Born Sussex, Ringmer.

Marriage reg Sep qtr 1864 at Lewes District to William PELLING (ref FreeBMD). His birth was reg Dec qtr 1840 at Lewes &c Dist (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1871 census. Norfolk, England. Civil Parish of Brandon. Registration district of Thetford. Address: Church Cottages, Brandon.
Together with son Ernest Henry (5):
William Pelling. Head. Mar. Age 30. Certificated Schoolmaster. Born Sussex, Lewes.
Louisa Pelling. Wife. Mar. Age 32. Certificated Schoolmistress. Born Sussex, Lewes.
[all indexed as Telling]

Ref 1881 census. Norfolk, England. Civil Parish of Brandon. Registration District of Thetford. Address: School House, Brandon.
Together with children Minnie (7), Beatrice M (6) and a servant:
William Pelling. Head. Mar. Age 40. Certificated Master Board School. Born Sussex, Lewes.
Louisa Pelling. Wife. Mar. Age 42. Certificated Mistress Board School. Born Sussex, Ringmer.

Ref 1891 census. Suffolk, England. Civil Parish of Brandon. Address: High Street (Railway Field), Brandon.
Together with children Minnie E (19), Beatrice M (16), 2 servants and a lodger:
William Pelling. Head. M. Age 56. Inn Keeper (?). Born Sussex, Lewes.
Louisa Pelling. Wife. M. Age 56. Born Sussex, Lewes.

William's death reg Mar qtr 1895 at Thetford Dist aged 54 (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1901 census. Suffolk, England. Civil parish of Brandon. Town of Brandon. Registration District of Thetford. Address: High Street, Brandon.
Louisa Pelling. Head. Wid. Age 62. Board School Mistress. Born Sussex, Ringmer.
Together with a servant.

Louisa's death reg Mar qtr 1905 at Thetford Dist aged 66 (ref FreeBMD).

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    Children:  
  1. Ernest Henry PELLING born 1866 at Brandon, Suffolk  
  2. Minnie Eliza PELLING born 1873 at Brandon, Suffolk  
  3. Beatrice Mabel PELLING born 1875 at Brandon, Suffolk
 
7.   Anna Maria HEMSLEY
Born c1842 at St John Lewes, Sussex (ref 1851 census) (there are some unnamed births in FreeBMD).

Ref 1851 census. Sussex, England. Parish of St John Under the Castle, Lewes. Address: Spring Gardens, Lewes.
Together with her mother and her siblings:
Maria Hemsley. Dau. Age 9. Scholar. Born Sussex, St John Lewes.

Not found in 1861 census.

Marr reg (1) Jun qtr 1865 at Lambeth District to Robert Henry CLEGG (ref FreeBMD). He was born c1830 in Ireland.

Ref 1871 census. London, England. Civil Parish of St John the Evangelist. Address: 47 Bessborough Place, St George Hanover Square.
Together with children Ellen Marie Letitia (5), Charles Henry (1) and neice Hariott Louise Whapman (15):
Robert Henry Clegg. Head. Mar. Age 42. Warehouse Man. Born Ireland, County Derry, Parish of Darraghmen (?).
Annie Marie Clegg. Wife. Mar. Age 28. Born Sussex, Lewes.

Death reg of Robert Henry Clegg Mar qtr 1881 age 51 at St George Hanover Square District (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1881 census. London, England. Civil Parish of St George. Address: 20t Peabody B, London.
Together with dau Florance G (2) and mother Eliza Hemsley (71):
Annie M. Clegg. Head. Widow. Age 38. Army Tailoress. Born Sussex, Lewes.

Marriage reg (2) Mar qtr 1884 at Wandsworth Dist to John HICKEY (ref FreeBMD). He was born c1840 at Cork, Ireland.

Ref 1891 census. London, England. Civil Parish of Battersea. Registration District of Wandsworth. Address: 37 Bennerley Rd, Battersea.
Together with John's children John A (17), Maurice P (15), Richard M (12), and their child Ernest W (5):
John Hickey. Head. M. Age 51. Clerk, Ledger Keeper. Born Ireland, Cork.
Annie Maria Hickey. Wife. M. Age 47. Born Sussex, Lewes.

John presumably died between 1891 and 1901.

Ref 1901 census. London, England. Civil Parish of Battersea. Registration District of Wandsworth. Address: 94 Warriner Gardens, Battersea.
Together with John's son Richard M (22), and their son Ernest W (15):
Maria Hickey. Head. Widow. Age 57. Army Tailoress. Born Lewes, Sussex.

Ref 1911 census. London, England. Parish of Battersea. Registration district of Wandsworth. Address: 94 Warriner Gardens Battersea Park SW.
Together with son Ernest William (25):
Anne Maria Hickey. Head. Widow. Age 69. Supported by Son. Born Lewis Sussex.



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    Children of Anna Maria and Robert:  
  1. Ellen Marie Letitia CLEGG born c1866 at Lambeth, Surrey  
  2. Charles Henry CLEGG born c1870 at Pimlico, London  
  3. Florence Gertrude CLEGG born c1879 at Middlesex  
    Child of Anna Maria and John:  
  4. Ernest William HICKEY born 1885 at Pimlico, London
 
8.   Caroline HEMSLEY
Birth reg Sep qtr 1846 at district of Lewes etc, Sussex (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1851 census. Sussex, England. Parish of St John Under the Castle, Lewes. Address: Spring Gardens, Lewes.
Together with her mother and her siblings:
Caroline Hemsley. Dau. Age 4. Scholar. Born Sussex, St John Lewes.

Ref 1861 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of Lewes St John Under The Castle. Address: Spring Gardens, Lewes.
Together with her mother and siblings:
Caroline Hemsley. Daur. Age 14. Pupil Teacher. Born Sussex, Lewes.

Caroline Hemsley married Sep qtr 1878 to Edward George C. SNARE (ref FreeBMD). He was born c1847 at Brandon, Suffolk. His full name was Edward George Clifton Snare, only son of Henry Snare, stonemason, and Caroline Forster (ref John Harper 2009).

Ref 1881 census. Shropshire, England. Civil Parish of Wrockwardine. Address: Church St, Wrockwardine.
Together with nephew Herbert C Norman (8), son of her sister Harriett, and a servant:
Edward G. Snare. Head. Mar. Age 34. Born Suffolk, Brandon.
Caroline Snare. Wife. Mar. Age 34. Certificated Teacher. Born Sussex, Lewes.

Ref 1891 census. London, England. Civil Parish of Hackney. Address: 61 Harrowgate Rd, Hackney, London.
Together with her mother Eliza Hemsley (81):
Edward G Snare. Head. M. Age 40. General Agent. Born Suffolk, Brandon.
Caroline Snare. Wife. M. Age 45. Schoolmistress. Born Sussex, Lewes.
[both incorrectly indexed as Suares.]

Ref 1901 census. London, England. Civil Parish of Hackney. Address: 61 Harrowgate Rd, Hackney.
Edward G Snare. Head. M. Age 54. Accountant. Born Suffolk, Brandon.
Caroline Snare. Wife. M. Age 54. Certificated Teacher (LLB). Born Sussex, Lewes.
Together with a servant.

Edward's death reg Jun qtr 1908 at Hackney dist aged 61 (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1911 census. London, England. Parish of Wandsworth. Registration district of Wandsworth. Address: 17 Disraeli Gardens Fawe park Road Wandsworth S W.
Caroline Snare. Head. Widow. Age 64. L C C School Teacher. Born St Johns Lewes Sussex. Mar 29 1/2 yrs, no children.
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9.   Harriett HEMSLEY
Born c1849 at St John Lewes, Sussex (ref 1851 census).
There is a female birth registered at Lewes, Dec 1848. There is no other Harriet at the right time.

Ref 1851 census. Sussex, England. Parish of St John Under the Castle, Lewes. Address: Spring Gardens, Lewes.
Together with her mother and her siblings:
Harriett Hemsley. Dau. Age 2. Scholar. Born Sussex, St John Lewes.

Ref 1861 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of Lewes St John Under The Castle. Address: Spring Gardens, Lewes.
Together with her mother and siblings:
Harriett Hemsley. Daur. Age 12. Scholar. Born Sussex, Lewes.

Ref 1871 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of St John Under the Castle. Town of Lewes. Address: 16 North St, Lewes.
Together with her mother:
Harriett Hemsley. Daur. Unm. Age 22. Dress Maker. Born Sussex, Lewes.
[indexed as Heasley]

At the census on 2nd April 1871, Herbert Norman was living at the Railway Station, Rotherfield, as the unmarried Railway Station Master. Harriett Hemsley married Herbert John NORMAN at Sep qtr 1871 at Brighton (ref FreeBMD). This is confirmed by the 1881 census of her sister Caroline with her nephew Herbert Norman staying with her. His birth reg Dec qtr 1847 at Newington dist, London (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1881 census. Surrey, England. Civil Parish of Leatherhead. Address: LB & SC Station House, Leatherhead.
Together with children Edmund John (7), William (5), Clarence Sydney (3), Florence Louise (1):
Herbert John Norman. Head. Mar. Age 33. Railway Station Master. Born London.
Harriet Norman. Wife. Mar. Age 32. Railway Station Wife. Born Sussex, Lewes.

Ref 1891 census. Surrey, England. Civil Parish of Leatherhead. Town of Leatherhead. Address: L.B. & S.C. Railway Stationmaster's House, Leatherhead.
Together with children Herbert C (18), Edmund F (17), Clarence S (13), Florence L (11), George E (9), Reginald A (6), Beatrice E (4):
Herbert Norman. Head. M. Age 42. Railway Station Master. Born London.
Harriett Norman. Wife. M. Age 41. Born Sussex, Lewes.

Ref 1901 census. Surrey, England. Civil Parish of Leatherhead. Town of Leatherhead. Address: L.B.S.C.R. Station House.
Together with children Sidney C (24), Beatrice E (14):
Herbert J Norman. Head. M. Age 53. Station Master. Born Middlesex, London.
Harriet Norman. Wife. M. Age 53. Born Sussex, Lewes.

Ref 1911 census. Surrey, England. Parish of Penge. Registration district of Croydon. Address: Station Master's House London Brighton and South Coast Railway Penge SE.
Together with children Edmund John (37), Beatrice Emma (24):
Herbert John Norman. Head. Mar. Age 63. Railway Station Master. Born London Surrey.
Harriett Norman. Wife. Mar 39 years. Age 62. Born Lewes Surrey. Children 8 born 6 alive 2 dead.




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    Children:  
  1. Herbert Charles NORMAN born 1872 at Rotherfield, Sussex  
  2. Edmund John NORMAN born 1874 at Rotherfield, Sussex  
  3. William NORMAN born 1875 at Rotherfield, Sussex  
  4. Clarence Sydney NORMAN born 1878 at Epsom, Surrey  
  5. Florence Louise NORMAN born 1880 at Epsom, Surrey  
  6. George Ernest NORMAN born 1882 at Epsom, Surrey  
  7. Reginald Aubrey NORMAN born 1884 at Epsom, Surrey  
  8. Beatrice Emma NORMAN born 1886 at Epsom, Surrey
 
10.   Alice Isabel HEMSLEY
Birth reg Jun qtr 1851 (as Alice Hemsley) at district of Lewes etc, Sussex (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1861 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of Lewes St John Under The Castle. Address: Spring Gardens, Lewes.
Together with her mother and siblings:
Alice Hemsley. Daur. Age 10. Scholar. Born Sussex, Chailey.

Ref 1871 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of Southover. Address: 10 Priory Crescent, Southover, Lewes.
With family of Arthur Perfect, Rector of St Johns Lewes:
Alice Isabella Hemsley. Servt. Age 19. Housemaid. Born Sussex, Lewes.
[incorrectly indexed as Hearley]

Marriage reg Dec qtr 1874 as Alice Isabel Hemsley at Holborn Dist to Henry Edward WOOD. His birth was reg Mar qtr 1851 at Lewes Dist, Sussex (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1881 census. London, England. Registration district of St George Hanover Square. Address: 11t Peabody Bls, London.
Together with son Stanley E (2) and relative Frederick G Hemsley (visitor, age 17, from page 4):
Henry E Wood. Head. Mar. Age 30. Printer Compositor. Born Sussex, Lewes.
Alice I Wood. Wife. Mar. Age 29. Born Sussex, Lewes.
[indexed as Alice J]

Ref 1891 census. London, England. Civil Parish of Battersea. Registration District of Wandsworth. Address: 3 Corrinna (?) Place, Battersea.
Together with children Percey Arthur (15), Stanley Earnest (12), Hilda Constance (9) and Henry's mother, Elizabeth Wood (70):
Henry Edward Wood. Head. M. Age 40. Printers compositor. Born Lewes, Sussex.
Alice Isabell Wood. Wife. M. Age 40. Born Lewes, Sussex.
[indexed as Alia]

Ref 1901 census. London, England. Civil Parish of Clapham. Registration District of Wandsworth. Address: 18 High St, Clapham.
Together with children Stanley E (22), Hilda C (19) and 3 boarders and another household:
Henry E Wood. Head. M. Age 50. Compositor. Born Sussex, Lewes.
Alice J Wood. Wife. M. Age 48. Born Sussex, Lewes.

Ref 1911 census. London, England. Parish of Lambeth. Registration district of Lambeth. Address: 72 Sandmere Road Clapham SW.
Together with son Stanley Ernest (32):
Henry Edward Wood. Head. Mar. Age 60. Compositor. Born Sussex Lewes.
Alice Isabella Wood. Wife. Mar 36 years. Age 58. Born Sussex Lewes. Children 4 born 3 alive 1 dead.



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    Children:  
  1. Percy Arthur WOOD born 1875 at St Lukes, London  
  2. Stanley Ernest WOOD born 1879 at Pimlico, London  
  3. Hilda Constance WOOD born 1881 at Pimlico, London
 
    Issue of Charles Hemsley and Charlotte Edwards  
1.   Fanny HEMSLEY
Bap 23 Jul 1837 at St Alphage, Greenwich, Kent (as Hensley), dau of Charles and Charlotte (ref Familysearch new site).

Ref 1841 census. Kent, England. Borough of Greenwich. Address: Blackheath Hill, Greenwich.
Together with her parents, siblings and great aunt:
Fanny Hemsley. Age 4. Born in Kent.

Ref 1851 census. Kent, England. Parish of Speldhurst. Town of Tunbridge Wells. Address: London House, near Parade, Tunbridge Wells. Household of 26 people.
Together with her aunt Fanny Hemsley:
Fanny Hemsley. App. Un. Age 13. App to Milliner. Born Kent, Blackheath.

Ref 1861 census. Kent, England. Parish of Dover St Mary. Town of Dover. Address: 15-16 Bench St, Dover.
In the building of a Silk Mercer together with a large number of staff:
Fanny Hemsley. Assistant. Un. Age 23. Shopwoman. Born Kent, Blackheath.

Fanny emigrated to Adelaide, Australia between 1861 and 1863.

From 1863 records of the Register, an early Adelaide newspaper, of South Australia (pub 16 Feb 1863), compiled by Reg Butler and Alan Phillips:
"On the 14th February, at St. Paul's Church, Adelaide, by the Rev. Canon Russell, Mr. John HOLMAN, to Fanny, eldest daughter of the late Mr. C. HEMSLEY, of Blackheath, Kent."

In the official index of SA marriages, this is listed as follows:
"HOLMAN - HEMSLEY - JOHN HOLMAN, Fly N (f. William Wickens HOLMAN), married 14 Feb 1863, HEMSLEY Fanny, Fly N, (f. Charles HEMSLEY), at St Paul Church (Adelaide), dist. of Adelaide, Bk53Pg381."
Fly means both parties were of full age (21 or over) and N means no age was given.

The Biographical Index of South Australians 1836-1885 lists John Holman as a Draper, residence, Adelaide, religion C/E, and lists his wife and two children.

From 1869 records of the Adelaide Register, in the personal notices (pub 12 May 1869):
"HOLMAN - on the 22nd March 1869, at 26 Brandram-road, Lee, Kent, England, the wife of Mr. John Holman, of a son."

They moved to England between 1866 and 1869.

Ref 1871 census. Kent, England. Civil Parish of Lee. Address: 7 Pagoda Villa, Lee, Kent.
Together with children Herbert Hemsley Holman (7), Emily Frances (5), Bertha (4), Frank (2), William Fred (2 months):
John Holman. Head. Mar. Age 32. Australian Merchant. Born Devonport.
Fanny Holman. Wife. Mar. Age 33. Born Kent, Greenwich.

In 1878, they are found in the Unassisted Immigration to Victoria, Australia (ref online indexes):
They were on board the ship Chimborazo in Oct 1878, from British Port, Fiche 364, Page 011.
Holman. Mrs. Age 41; Holman. Bertha. Age 11; Holman. Frances. Age 13; Holman. Frank. Age 9; Holman. Fredk. Age 7; Holman. Herbert. Age 14; Holman. John. Age 40; Holman. Kate. Age 5; Holman. Mary. Age 3.

John had either died or moved away from Perth before Dec 1891, the wedding of daughter Bertha; his death not found in WA records.

Fanny died 3rd Aug 1896 in Australia. "HOLMAN.- On 3rd inst., Mrs Fanny Holman, aged 59 years. Beloved mother of H.H.Holman." (ref The West Australian, Perth WA, Trove). Her birth was reg in 1896, aged 59, birthplace Kent, England (WA reg #706 of 1896).



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    Children:  
  1. Herbert Hemsley HOLMAN born 1864 at Adelaide, South Australia  
  2. Emily Frances Hemsley HOLMAN born 1865 at Adelaide, South Australia  
  3. Bertha Hemsley HOLMAN born 1866 at Adelaide, South Australia  
  4. Frank Hemsley HOLMAN born 1869 at Lewisham, Kent  
  5. William Frederick Hemsley HOLMAN born 1871 at Lewisham, Kent  
  6. Kate Hemsley HOLMAN born 1873 at Lewisham, Kent  
  7. Adelaide Mary HOLMAN born 1874 at Lewisham, Kent
 
2.   Charles HEMSLEY
Birth not found in FreeBMD.
Bap 25 Nov 1838 at St Alphage, Greenwich, Kent, England (ref IGI).

Ref 1841 census. Kent, England. Borough of Greenwich. Address: Blackheath Hill, Greenwich.
Together with his parents and siblings and great aunt:
Charles Hemsley. Age 3. Born in Kent.

Ref 1851 census. Kent, England. Parish of Greenwich. Address: 15 Blackheath Hill, Greenwich.
Together with his mother and sister:
Charles Hemsley. Son. U. Age 12. Scholar. Born Kent, Greenwich.

Ref 1861 census. London, England. Civil Parish of St Anne Westminster. Registration district of Strand. Address: 8 & 9 Soho Square, St Anne Westminster.
George A Edwards. Son. Widower. Commercial Clerk. Born Middlesex Marylebone. [Second cousin of Charles in EDWARDS tree page 4]
Charles J Edwards. Son. Unm. Age 21. Drapers Shopman. Born Middlesex Marylebone. [Second cousin of Charles in EDWARDS tree page 4]
Emma M Creed. Sister. Unm. Age 42. Housekeeper. Born Buckinghamshire Chesham. [Relative in EDWARDS tree]
Charles Hemsley. Assistant. Unm. Age 23. Drapers Shopman. Born Kent Blackheath.
Edward H H Creed. Assistant. Age 18. Drapers Shopman. Born Kent Tunbridge Wells. [Relative in EDWARDS tree]
Together with 12 other assorted Drapers Shopmen, Porters, a housemaid and cook.

Charles emigrated to Australia between 1861 and 1872.

In the 1872 Greville's Post Office Directory there is the following entry.
NEXT TO THE NEW POST OFFICE.
390 GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY.
CHARLES HEMSLEY,
MEN'S MERCER, HATTER AND GLOVER, SHIRT MAKER AND OUTFITTER.

Marr 6 Dec 1876 in St Phillips Church, Sydney, NSW, to Lucy BAYLISS. She was born 1858 at Sydney NSW, dau of William de Lancey Bayliss and Eliza Mitchell. (Ref various NSW records) Lucy's birth was reg in 1858 (NSW reg #2193 of 1858). Her parents (William Bayliss and Eliza Mitchell) married in 1846 NSW (NSW reg V1846618 31C of 1846).

"HEMSLEY-BAYLISS. December 6, at St Philip's, Sydney, by the Rev. Canon O'Reilly, Charles Hemsley, of Blackheath Hill, Greenwich, to Lucy, fourth surviving daughter of W. de Lancey Bayliss, Esq., Sydney." (Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 23 Dec 1876).

Charles' younger sister, Charlotte, gave birth to baby Ruby de Lancey (or de Lancy) in 1879 and she was presumably named after this family.

"Births. HEMSLEY.- September 27, at her residence, Everett House, Glebe Point-road, Mrs. Charles Hemsley, of a daughter."
(Sydney Morning Herald 30 Sep 1881)
"Births. HEMSLEY. On December ?, at her residence, 43 (?) Erskine Street, the wife of Charles Hemsley, of a son."
(Sydney Morning Herald Sat 1 Jan 1887)
"Births. HEMSLEY.- October 5, at her residence, 43, Erskine-street, Mrs. C. Hemsley, of a son."
(Sydney Morning Herald Thurs Oct 10 1889)

Charles died 10 Mar 1926 at Sydney, NSW, and was bur Northern Suburbs, NSW.
Louise died 25 Jan 1930 in NSW.
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    Children:  
  1. Florence May HEMSLEY born 1878 at Glebe NSW  
  2. Edith Mildred HEMSLEY born 1879 at Glebe NSW  
  3. Ethel HEMSLEY born 1881 in NSW  
  4. Charles Erskine HEMSLEY born 1886 at Sydney NSW  
  5. Walter Richard HEMSLEY born 1889 at Balmain NSW  
  6. Eva M. HEMSLEY born 1893 at Balmain NSW
 
3.   William Frederick HEMSLEY
Born 4 Mar 1840 at Greenwich (ref J.Hemsley 2009).
Birth reg Jun qtr 1840 at Greenwich District, Kent (ref FreeBMD).
Bap 26 Apr 1840 at St Alphage, Greenwich, Kent, England (ref IGI).

Ref 1841 census. Kent, England. Borough of Greenwich. Address: Blackheath Hill, Greenwich.
Together with his parents and siblings and great aunt:
William Hemsley. Age 1. Born in Kent.

Ref 1851 census. Gloucestershire, England. Civil Parish of Winchcomb. Address: Chandos St, Winchcomb.
In the home of Charles and Lucy Lapworth. He was master of a Grammar School. Lucy is believed to be William Frederick's aunt, ie sister of Charlotte Edwards.
Frederick Hemsley. Boarder. Age 11. Scholar. Born Greenwich, Kent.

Ref 1861 census. Kent, England. Parish of Hougham. Town of Dover. Address: 15 Military Rd, Dover.
In the house of Thomas Philpott:
William F. Hemsley. Lodger. Un. Age 21. Formerly Manchester Warehouseman. Born Kent, Greenwich.
[name incorrectly indexed as Hunsley]

Further records not found. It is possible he went to Australia.
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4.   Charlotte Helen HEMSLEY
Born 29 July 1841 at Blackheath Hill, Greenwich (ref her birth cert).
Bap 26 Sep 1841 at St Alphage, Greenwich, Kent, England (ref IGI).

Ref 1851 census. Kent, England. Parish of Greenwich. Address: 15 Blackheath Hill, Greenwich.
Together with her mother and brother:
Charlotte H Hemsley. Dau. U. Age 9. Scholar. Born Kent, Greenwich.

Not found in the 1861 England census. She emigrated to South Australia between 1851 and 1863.

Marr 2 Apr 1863 in St Paul's Church, District of Adelaide, South Australia, to Sidney HAKE (
see HAKE tree).
Copy of marriage cert held. Both were of "full" age at the date of the wedding, residing Adelaide.

From 1863 records of the Register, an early Adelaide newspaper, of South Australia (pub 3 Apr 1863), compiled by Reg Butler and Alan Phillips:
"On the 2nd April, at St. Paul's Church, Adelaide, by the Rev. Canon Russell, Mr. Sydney HAKE, to Charlotte Helen, youngest daughter of the late Mr. C. HEMSLEY, of Blackheath, Kent."

In the official index of SA marriages, this is listed as follows:
"HAKE - HEMSLEY - SIDNEY HAKE, Fly N (f. Robert HAKE), married 2 April 1863, HEMSLEY Charlotte Helen, Fly N, (f. Charles HEMSLEY), at St Paul Church (Adelaide), dist. of Adelaide, Bk55Pg314."
Fly means both parties were of full age (21 or over) and N means no age was given.

Charlotte was in SA from 1863 to 1868 at least. Then the family moved to Melbourne, Victoria.

Charlotte died 30 Jan 1918, bur Boroondara Cem, Kew, Victoria, Australia (C of E F#407 with Sidney Hake). The death registration has died age 76 at Armadale (Vic reg 47). The grave memorial reads "In loving memory of / Sidney Hake / Died 16th July 1911 aged 75 / Also his wife Charlotte Helen / Died 30th Jan 1918 aged 74" (C of E F#407).

FROM WHOM ELIZABETH SHADE NEE GRIERSON IS DESCENDED.


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5.   Henry HEMSLEY
Born 10 May 1843 (ref IGI).
Bap 4 Feb 1844 at St Alphage, Greenwich, Kent, England (ref IGI).
Not with family in 1851 census.
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    Issue of John Hemsley and Jane Jeal  
1.   Frances Jane HEMSLEY
Birth reg Sep qtr 1850 (as Frances J) at E Grinstead Dist (ref FreeBMD).
Bap 13 Oct 1850 at Forest Row, Sussex (ref IGI).

Ref 1851 census. Sussex, England. Parish of East Grinstead. Ecclesiastical district of Forest Row. Address: East Grinstead.
Together with her parents:
Frances Hemsley. Daur. U. Age 1 mo. Born East Grinstead.
[All incorrectly indexed as Hansey]

Ref 1861 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Ecclesiastical Parish of Forest Row. Address: Cottages, East Grinstead.
Together with her parents and brother:
Jane Hemsley. Dau. Age 10. Born Sussex, East Grinstead.

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2.   John HEMSLEY
Born c1853 at East Grinstead, Sussex (ref 1861 census).

Ref 1861 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Ecclesiastical Parish of Forest Row. Address: Cottages, East Grinstead.
Together with his parents and sister:
John Hemsley. Son. Age 8. Born Sussex, East Grinstead.

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    Issue of Joseph Hemsley and Elizabeth  
1.   William HEMSLEY
Birth reg June and Sep qtr 1857 at E. Grinstead district (ref FreeBMD, to be confirmed).
Bap 14 Jun 1857 at Forest Row, Sussex (ref FHL Number 1067171 & Vital Records Index).

Ref 1861 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Ecclesiastical District of Forest Row. Address: Forest Row St, East Grinstead.
Together with his parents and siblings:
William Hemsley. Son. Age 4. Scholar. Born Sussex, East Grinstead.

Ref 1871 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Ecclesiastical District of Forest Row. Address: Hammerwood New Cottage, East Grinstead.
Together with his parents and siblings:
William Hemsley. Son. Age 14. Labourer. Born Sussex, East Grinstead.

Marriage reg (1) Dec qtr 1880 at Ticehurst Dist, Sussex to Eliza LANGRIDGE (ref FreeBMD). She was born c1860 at Withyham, Sussex.

Ref 1881 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of Rotherfield. Registration District of Uckfield. Address: Burchden, Rotherfield.
Together with Thomas and Sarah Barden (listed as Eliza's parents) and Thomas Streeter (their nephew):
William Hemsley. Son in Law. Mar. Age 24. Garden Labourer. Born Sussex, Forest Row.
Eliza Hemsley. Daur. Mar. Age 21. Born Sussex, Withyham.
Note: in the previous census, Eliza is listed with these parents and the surname Langridge.

Eliza's death reg Dec qtr 1887 at E. Grinstead Dist aged 27 (ref FreeBMD).

Marriage reg (2) Sep qtr 1888 at E. Grinstead Dist to Philadelphia BUDGEN (ref FreeBMD). She was born c1866 at West Hoathly, Sussex.

Ref 1891 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Ecclesiastical parish of Forest Row. Address: Primrose Cottage, East Grinstead.
Together with his children William T (9), Charles (7), Joseph (6), John T (4):
William Hemsley. Head. Mar. Age 35. Labourer. Born Forest Row, Sussex.
Philadelph Hemsley. Wife. Mar. Age 25. Born West Hoathly, Sussex.
[indexed as Philailph]

Ref 1901 census. Sussex, England. Civil parish of Forest Row. Ecclesiastical Parish of Forest Row Holy Trinity. Registration District of East Grinstead. Address: Queensbury Cottages, Forest Row.
Together with his children Charles (17), Joseph (15), John J (13) and a niece Victoria Ada Budgen:
William Hemsley. Head. M. Age 46. Builders Carter. Born Sussex, West Hoathly.
Philadelphia Hemsley. Wife. M. Age 35. Born Sussex, West Hoathly.

Ref 1911 census. Sussex, England. Parish of Forest Row. Registration district of East Grinstead. Address: Belmont Cottages Forest Row Sussex.
Together with his son Charles and family:
William Hemsley. Father. Married. Age 54. Gardener Domestic. Born Forest Row Sussex.

Philadelphia not found in 1911 census.




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    Children of William and Eliza:  
  1. William Thomas HEMSLEY born 1881 at Groombridge, Sussex  
  2. Charles HEMSLEY born 1883 at Forest Row, Sussex  
  3. Joseph HEMSLEY born 1885 at Forest Row, Sussex  
  4. Sarah HEMSLEY born 1886 at Forest Row, Sussex  
  5. John Timothy HEMSLEY born 1887 at Forest Row, Sussex
 
2.   Elizabeth HEMSLEY
Birth reg Sep qtr 1858 at E Grinstead dist (ref FreeBMD).
Bap 22 Aug 1858 at Forest Row, Sussex (ref IGI).

Ref 1861 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Ecclesiastical District of Forest Row. Address: Forest Row St, East Grinstead.
Together with her parents and siblings:
Elizabeth Hemsley. Dau. Age 2. Born Sussex, East Grinstead.

Ref 1881 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Address: Bramblehurst Keepers Cottage, Wall Hill, East Grinstead.
Together with her parents and siblings:
Elizabeth Hemsley. Dau. Unm. Age 22. General Servant (out of employ). Born Forest Row, Sussex.

Elizabeth or one of her siblings had Frederick Hemsley, born Groombridge, Sussex, probably reg Jun qtr 1880 at Uckfield dist, who was brought up by his grandparents.
Not found in 1891 census.
Ref 1901 census. Sussex, England. Civil parish of East Grinstead. Registration District of East Grinstead. Address: Shovelstrode Farm, Shovelstrode Lane, East Grinstead.
In the home of Charles Taylor (56), Retired Farmer:
Elizabeth Hemsley. Servant. S. Age 44. Cook Domestic. Born Forest Row Sussex.

Ref 1911 census. Surrey, England. Parish of Lingfield. Registration district of Godstone. Address: Pleasance Cottage, Romans Park, Lingfield.
In the home of Gilbert Barnard (40), Glass Bottle Manufacturer, together with her niece Kate Hemsley (17):
Elizabeth Hemsley. Serv. S. Age 53. Servant Cook. Born Forest Row Sussex.[her aunt]

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3.   Fanny HEMSLEY
Birth reg Sep qtr 1860 at E. Grinstead district (ref FreeBMD).
Bap 14 Oct 1860 at Forest Row, Sussex (ref IGI).

Ref 1861 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Ecclesiastical District of Forest Row. Address: Forest Row St, East Grinstead.
Together with her parents and siblings:
Fanny Hemsley. Dau. Age 6 mo. Born Sussex, East Grinstead.

Ref 1871 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Ecclesiastical District of Forest Row. Address: Hammerwood New Cottage, East Grinstead.
Together with her parents and siblings:
Fanny Hemsley. Dau. Age 10. Born Sussex, East Grinstead.

Fanny or one of her siblings had Frederick Hemsley, born Groombridge, Sussex, probably reg Jun qtr 1880 at Uckfield dist, who was brought up by his grandparents.

Ref 1881 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Address: Bramblehurst Keepers Cottage, Wall Hill, East Grinstead.
Together with her parents and siblings:
Fanny Hemsley. Dau. Unm. Age 20. General Servant (out of employ). Born Forest Row, Sussex.

Ref 1891 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of Worth. Registration District of East Grinstead. . Address: The Grove, Worth.
In the household of Edwin Marton (55):
Fanny Hemsley. Servant. S. Age 34. Cook Domestic. Born Sussex, Forest Row.

Ref 1901 census. Sussex, England. Civil parish of Worth. Registration District of East Grinstead. Address: Crawley Down (?), Worth.
In the home of Robert Brown (80):
Fanny Hemsley. Servant. S. Age 39. Cook. Born East Grinstead, Sussex.

Ref 1911 census. Sussex, England. Parish of East Grinstead. Registration district of East Grinstead. Address: 16 Wellington Town Road E Grinstead.
Together with her mother and nephew Fredrick (30):
Fanny Hemsley. Dau. Age 50. Cook Domestic. Born Forest Row Sussex.


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4.   Eliza HEMSLEY
Birth reg Mar qtr 1864 at E Grinstead dist (ref FreeBMD).
Bap 24 Apr 1864 at Forest Row, Sussex (ref IGI).

Ref 1871 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Ecclesiastical District of Forest Row. Address: Hammerwood New Cottage, East Grinstead.
Together with her parents and siblings:
Eliza Hemsley. Dau. Age 6. Born Sussex, East Grinstead.

Eliza or one of her siblings had Frederick Hemsley, born Groombridge, Sussex, probably reg Jun qtr 1880 at Uckfield dist, who was brought up by his grandparents.

Ref 1881 census. Surrey, England. Civil Parish of Horley. Registration District of Reigate. Address: Kenersley Manor, Horley.
In the home of Edward Brocklehurst (45), Farmer of 360 Acres:
Eliza Hemsley. Serv. Single. Age 18. Housemaid (Dom). Born Forest Row, Sussex.

No definite information found, though according to her mother, she was alive in 1911. Probably not the Eliza (probably Adams) who married Thomas Chittey in 1892 and had several children.

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5.   Thomas HEMSLEY
Birth reg Mar qtr 1866 at E. Grinstead district (ref FreeBMD).
Bap 28 Jan 1866 at Forest Row, Sussex (ref FHL Number 1067171 & Vital Records Index).

Ref 1871 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Ecclesiastical District of Forest Row. Address: Hammerwood New Cottage, East Grinstead.
Together with his parents and siblings:
Thomas Hemsley. Son. Age 5. Born Sussex, East Grinstead.

Ref 1881 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Address: Bramblehurst Keepers Cottage, Wall Hill, East Grinstead.
Together with his parents and siblings:
Thomas Hemsley. Son. Unm. Age 16. Gardener (Under). Born Forest Row, Sussex.

Marriage reg Jun qtr 1886 at E. Grinstead Dist to Emily Hetty READ (ref FreeBMD). Her birth was reg (as Emily Hetta Read) Sep qtr 1863 at E. Grinstead Dist (ref FreeBMD). The marriage was reg in IGI of Thomas Hemsly, son of Joseph, to Emily Hettie Read, both aged 21, on 19 Jun 1886 at Saint Michaels, Withyham, Sussex.

Ref 1891 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Ecclesiastical Parish of Hammerwood. Registration district of East Grinstead. Address: Thomestall Cottage, East Grinstead.
Together with children Thomas (5), Fredrick (3), George (2), Emily (1 mo):
Thomas Hemsley. Head. M. Age 26. Farm Labourer. Born Sussex, Forest Row.
Emily H Hemsley. Wife. M. Age 26.Born Sussex, Hartfield.

Ref 1901 census. Sussex, England. Civil parish of Forest Row. Ecclesiastical Parish of Forest Row Holy Trinity. Town of Ashurstwood. Registration District of East Grinstead. Address: Phoenix Terrace, Forest Row.
Together with children Thomas (15), Frederick (13), George (12), Emily (10), Kate (8), Alice (5), Marion (2):
Thomas Hemsley. Head. M. Age 37. Ordinary Agricultural Labourer. Born Sussex, Forest Row.
[indexed as Hermas]
Emily H Hemsley. Wife. M. Age 37. Born Sussex, Forest Row.

Ref 1911 census. Sussex, England. Parish of Forest Row. Registration district of East Grinstead. Address: Alston Cottage Ashurst Wood.
Together with children Frederick (23), George (22), Emily (20), Marion (12), Florence Annie (9), Alfred Spencer (5), the other children named but listed as away:
Thomas Hemsley. Head. Mar. Age 47. Bricklayers Labourer. Born Hartfield Sussex.
Emily Hemsley. Wife. Mar 26 years. Age 47. Born Hartfield Sussex. Children 12 born 9 alive 3 dead.




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    Children:  
  1. Thomas HEMSLEY born c1886 at Forest Row, Sussex  
  2. Frederick HEMSLEY born 1887 at Forest Row, Sussex  
  3. George HEMSLEY born 1889 at Forest Row, Sussex  
  4. Emily HEMSLEY born 1891 at Forest Row, Sussex  
  5. Kate HEMSLEY born 1893 at Forest Row, Sussex  
  6. Nellie HEMSLEY born 1895 at East Grinstead dist, Sussex  
  7. Alice HEMSLEY born 1896 at Forest Row, Sussex  
  8. Marion HEMSLEY born 1898 at Ashurstwood, Sussex  
  9. female HEMSLEY born 1900 at East Grinstead dist, Sussex  
  10. Florence Annie HEMSLEY born 1902 at Ashurstwood, Sussex  
  11. Alfred Spencer HEMSLEY born 1905 at Ashurstwood, Sussex
 
    Issue of Thomas Hemsley and Mary Ann Elizabeth  
1.   George HEMSLEY
Birth reg Jun qtr 1867 at E. Grinstead Dist (ref FreeBMD).
Bap 26 May 1867 at Forest Row, Sussex (ref Vital Records).

Ref 1871 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Ecclesiastical District of Forest Row. Address: Bower, East Grinstead.
Together with his parents, brother and aunt:
George Hemsley. Son. Age 4. Born Sussex, East Grinstead.
[all incorrectly indexed as Homsley]

George's death reg Mar qtr 1872 at E. Grinstead Dist aged 5 (ref FreeBMD).




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2.   Henry HEMSLEY
Birth reg Dec qtr 1868 at E. Grinstead Dist (ref FreeBMD).
Bap 29 Nov 1868 at Forest Row, Sussex (ref Vital Records).

Ref 1871 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Ecclesiastical District of Forest Row. Address: Bower, East Grinstead.
Together with his parents, brother and aunt:
Henry Hemsley. Son. Age 2. Born Sussex, East Grinstead.
[all incorrectly indexed as Homsley]

Ref 1881 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Address: Chapel Lane, East Grinstead.
Together with his parents and brothers:
Henry Hemsley. Son. Unm. Age 12. Born Sussex, Forest Row.

Ref 1891 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Address: Tomsetts Bank, East Grinstead.
Together with his mother and siblings:
Henry Hemsley. Son. Single. Age 22. Labourer. Born East Grinstead, Sussex.

Ref 1901 census. Sussex, England. Civil parish of Forest Row. Address: Tomsetts Bank, Forest Row.
Together with his mother and siblings:
Henry Hemsley. Son. S. Age 32. Bricklayers Labourer. Born Sussex, East Grinstead.

Marr reg Sep qtr 1903 at E Grinstead dist to Kate HEMSLEY (ref FreeBMD). She was born c1867 at Forest Row, Sussex, and was a single servant in 1901; her birth not found in FreeBMD.

Ref 1911 census. Sussex, England. Parish of Forest Row. Registration district of East Grinstead. Address: Highgate Forest Row.
Henry Hemsley. Head. Mar. Age 42. Builders Yardman. Born Sussex Forest Row.
Kate Hemsley. Wife. Mar 7 years. Age 44. Born Sussex Forest Row. No children.



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3.   Jane Elizabeth HEMSLEY
Birth reg Sep qtr 1870 at E Grinstead dist (ref FreeBMD).
Bap 27 Nov 1870 at Forest Row, Sussex (ref Vital Records and IGI).

Jane Elizabeth's death reg Mar qtr 1871 at E. Grinstead Dist aged 0 (ref FreeBMD).

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4.   William Edward HEMSLEY
Birth reg Mar qtr 1872 at East Grinstead Dist (ref FreeBMD).
Bap 28 Apr 1872 at Forest Row, Sussex (ref Vital Records).

Ref 1881 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Address: Chapel Lane, East Grinstead.
Together with his parents and brothers:
William Hemsley. Son. Unm. Age 9. Born Sussex, Forest Row.

Ref 1891 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Address: Tomsetts Bank, East Grinstead.
Together with his mother and siblings:
William Hemsley. Son. Single. Age 19. Labourer. Born Forest Row, Sussex.

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5.   Alfred HEMSLEY
Birth reg Dec qtr 1873 at E Grinstead dist (ref FreeBMD).
Bap 25 Jan 1874 at Forest Row, Sussex (ref Vital Records).

Not found in later records.

6.   Frank HEMSLEY
Birth reg Dec qtr 1875 at E. Grinstead Dist (ref FreeBMD).
Bap 2 Jan 1876 at Forest Row, Sussex (ref Vital Records).

Ref 1881 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Address: Chapel Lane, East Grinstead.
Together with his parents and brothers:
Frank Hemsley. Son. Unm. Age 5. Born Sussex, Forest Row.

Ref 1891 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Address: Tomsetts Bank, East Grinstead.
Together with his mother and siblings:
Frank Hemsley. Son. Single. Age 15. Labourer. Born Forest Row, Sussex.

Marr reg Jun qtr 1900 at E Preston dist to Louisa CUTLER (ref FreeBMD). Her birth reg Jun qtr 1871 at E Preston dist (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1901 census. Sussex, England. Civil parish of Maresfield. Registration District of Uckfield. Address: Twyford Lodge, Maresfield, Nutley.
Frank Hemsley. Head. Mar. Age 26. Coachman (Domestic). Born Forest Row Sussex.
Louisa Hemsley. Wife. Mar. Age 29. Born Arundel Sussex.

Ref 1911 census. Sussex, England. Parish of Maresfield. Registration district of Uckfield. Address: Twyford Lodge Grinstead.
Together with children Violet (9), William (7), Gordon (1), Gwendoline (1), Connie (under 1 month):
Frank Hemsley. Head. Mar 10 years. Age 35. Coachman. Born Sussex Forest Row.
Louisa Hemsley. Wife. Mar. Age 39. Born Sussex South Stoke. Children 6 born 5 alive 1 dead.




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    Children:  
  1. Violet Alice M. HEMSLEY born 1901 at Maresfield, Sussex  
  2. William Thomas HEMSLEY born 1903 at Maresfield, Sussex  
  3. Gordon Stuart HEMSLEY born 1909 at Maresfield, Sussex  
  4. Doris Gwendoline HEMSLEY born 1909 at Maresfield, Sussex  
  5. Constance M. HEMSLEY born 1911 at Maresfield, Sussex
 
7.   Frederick HEMSLEY
Birth reg Sep qtr 1877 at E. Grinstead Dist (ref FreeBMD).
Bap 28 Oct 1877 at Forest Row, Sussex (ref Vital Records).

Ref 1881 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Address: Chapel Lane, East Grinstead.
Together with his parents and brothers:
Frederick Hemsley. Son. Unm. Age 3. Born Sussex, Forest Row.

Ref 1891 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Address: Tomsetts Bank, East Grinstead.
Together with his mother and siblings:
Fredrick Hemsley. Son. Single. Age 13. Born Forest Row, Sussex.

Ref 1901 census. Sussex, England. Civil parish of Forest Row. Address: Tomsetts Bank, Forest Row.
Together with his mother and siblings:
Frederick Hemsley. Son. S. Age 23. Farm Labourer. Born Sussex, Forest Row.

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8.   Edward HEMSLEY
Birth reg Mar qtr 1880 at E. Grinstead dist (ref FreeBMD).
Bap 28 Dec 1879 at Forest Row, Sussex (ref Vital Records).

Ref 1881 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Address: Chapel Lane, East Grinstead.
Together with his parents and brothers:
Edward Hemsley. Son. Unm. Age 1. Born Sussex, Forest Row.

Ref 1891 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Address: Tomsetts Bank, East Grinstead.
Together with his mother and siblings:
Edward Hemsley. Son. Single. Age 11. Born Forest Row, Sussex.

Ref 1901 census. Sussex, England. Civil parish of Forest Row. Address: Tomsetts Bank, Forest Row.
Together with his mother and siblings:
Edward Hemsley. Son. S. Age 21. Bricklayer. Born Sussex, Forest Row.

Marr reg Mar qtr 1902 at Greenwich dist to Elizabeth Brunt DONALD (ref FreeBMD). Her birth reg Sep qtr 1870 at Greenwich dist (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1911 census. Sussex, England. Parish of Forest Row. Registration district of East Grinstead. Address: Highgate Green, Forest Row.
Together with children Maggie (8), John (6), Donald (3), Dorris (2):
Edward Hemsley. Head. Mar. Age 31. Bricklayer. Born Forest Row Sussex.
Elizabeth Hemsley. Wife. Mar 9 years. Age 40. Born Greenwich Kent. Children 4 born 4 alive.



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1911 census
    Children:  
  1. Margaret HEMSLEY born 1902 at Forest Row, Sussex  
  2. John HEMSLEY born 1905 at Forest Row, Sussex  
  3. Donald HEMSLEY born 1907 at Forest Row, Sussex  
  4. Doris HEMSLEY born 1909 at Forest Row, Sussex
 
9.   Ernest HEMSLEY
Birth reg Sep qtr 1882 at E Grinstead dist (as Hemsely) (ref FreeBMD).
Bap 28 May 1882 at Forest Row, Sussex (ref Vital Records).

Ref 1891 census. Sussex, England. Civil Parish of East Grinstead. Address: Tomsetts Bank, East Grinstead.
Together with his mother and siblings:
Ernest Hemsley. Son. Single. Age 9. Born Forest Row, Sussex.

Not found in 1901 census.

Marr reg Dec qtr 1908 at Shaftesbury dist, Dorset to Edith Mary BAILEY (ref FreeBMD). The marriage was 28 Nov 1908 at Milton (ref Ancestry WWI records).
Her birth reg Dec qtr 1879 at Tisbury dist, Wiltshire (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1911 census. Sussex, England. Parish of Forest Row. Registration district of East Grinstead. Address: Shepherds Well Cottage, Forest Row.
Ernest Hemsley. Head. Mar. Age 28. Chauffeur Domestic. Born Sussex Forest Row.
Edith Hemsley. Wife. Mar 2 years. Age 30. Born Wiltshire Donhead St Andrew. No children.

Ernest enlisted in the Army Service Corps (MT) in 1917 and served in WWI (ref Ancestry WWI Service Records).



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Updated 20 Mar 2013