Family of Joseph William Calkin


Joseph William Calkin 1843-1909	Margaret Ann Calkin 1845-1922

Calkin, Joseph William
Oldest of 3 children born to Joseph George and Elizabeth
1869 birth certificate of son Alfred Samuel has his occupation as "Omnibus Conductor"
1871 census has Joseph living with wife and 5 children at Ballards Lane, Church End, Finchley N.
        His occupation is declared as "Painter. houses"
1881 census - Occupation declared as = "Paper hanger and painter".
        The 1881 census has Joseph living at Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex.
Joseph's details as listed in Historical Directories include:
1896 listed as a Paperhanger of Ballards Lane, Church End, Finchley N.
1899 listed as a Paperhanger of Ballards Lane, Church End, Finchley N.
1901 census - Occupation declared as = "Paper hanger and painter".
        The 1901 census has Joseph living with his wife and three of his sons (see below) at
        Floral Cottage, Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex.

         Born: 14.07.1843 at Marylebone, Middlesex.

         Baptised: 17.12.1843 at St. Mary, St. Marylebone, London

         Married: 04.10.1863 to Margaret Ann Walker, registered in Lambeth

         Died: c. 12.1909 Aged 66, registered in Barnet.

Calkin (nee Walker), Margaret Ann
In 1911 census Margaret is listed as a visitor with her daughter Frances and her husband John Maloney.
See John Maloney for full details.
In the 1921 census Margaret Ann (aged 75) is living with her daughter's family and 15 others (!) at 63, Lichfield Grove, Finchley, Middlesex.
(see Catherine below)

         Born: c. 12.1845 registered at St. Pancras, Middlesex

         Died: c. 03.1922 Aged 76, registered in Barnet.

Twelve Children

Alice Margaret
In 1871 census Alice M was listed as Aged 6, living with her parents as above.
In 1881 census Alice was declared as working as a housemaid,
at 59, Clapham Common for Edward and Elizabeth Thomas.
Alice's first husband Albert, died some time between 1886 and 1891 and Alice remarried.

         Born: c. 06.1864 in Kensington, Surrey

         Baptised: c. 1866 in Holy Trinity, Finchley

         Married: c. 12.1883 to Albert Carl J. Baumert, registered in Richmond (2a 627)

         Re-Married: c. 09.1893 to Charles William F. Jackson, registered in Hackney (1b 1077)

Frances Eliza Priscilla
In 1871 census Frances E. was listed as Aged 5, living with her parents as above.
Occupation in 1881 census = "Housemaid" at 59, Clapham Common, the home of Edward Thomas.
In 1911 census Frances Maloney lives with her husband and five children at 21, Queen's Road, Mortlake, Surrey.
Frances emigrated to America in 1952 to live with her daughter in Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.A.

         Born: 26.02.1866 in Finchley, Middlesex.

         Baptised: c. 1866 in Holy Trinity, Finchley

         Married: c. 12.1886 to John Joseph Maloney, registered in Barnet

         Died: 22.06.1955 Aged 89, registered in Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.A.

Joseph George
In 1871 census Joseph G. was listed as Aged 3, living with his parents as above.

         Born: c. 06.1867 in Finchley, registered in Barnet

         Died: c. 12.1880 Aged 13, registered in London.

Thomas William
The 1871 census has Thomas William (aged 2) living with his parents as above.
The 1901 census has Thomas William (aged 32) living with his wife and two sons at,
     2, Rose Cottages, Winchmore Hill Road, Enfield, Middlesex.
     His occupation is given as "Postman".
The 1911 census has Thomas William (aged 42) living with his wife and two eldest sons at
     2, Rose Cottages, Winchmore Hill Road, Edmonton, Middlesex.
     His occupation is given as "Civil Servant Postal Department".
The 1939 register has Thomas William living with his wife and son Pierre at
     28, The Crescent, Friern Barnet, Middlesex
     His occupation is given as "Civil Servant Retired".

         Born: 10.08.1868 at Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex

         Married: c. 12.1890 to Ada Kate Purnell, registered in Barnet. (note that Thomas and his brother John below married sisters)

         Died: c. 02.1940 Aged 71, registered at Hendon

Alfred Samuel
In 1871 census Alfred S. was listed as Aged 1, living with his parents as above.
Occupation as declared in 1901 census = "Postman".
The 1901 census has Alfred living with his wife and three children at,
2, Vineyard Terrace, Finchley, Middlesex.

         Born: 14.12.1870 at Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex

         Married: c. 12.1891 to Matilda Kettle at St. Saviour

         Died: c. 09.1954 Aged 84, registered in Hendon.

John Henry
Occupation as declared in 1901 census = "Painter".
The 1901 census has John living with his wife, six children and one step-daughter at,
Stockcross, Berkshire.

         Born: c. 06.1871 at Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex

         Married: c. 06.1892 to Amy Elizabeth Purnell at Chippenham (note that John and his brother Thomas above married sisters)

         Died: c. 03.1922 Aged 50, registered in Newbury.

Catherine Mary ("Kate" on the 1881 census)
Catherine is listed on the Roman Catholic Baptism Register.
She was baptised into the Catholic Church at St Mary Magdalen, Mortlake in 1892.
From the dates, it would be fair to assume her husband to be was Catholic ....
In the 1921 census Catherine (aged 48) is living with her husband and 15 others (!) at 63, Lichfield Grove, Finchley, Middlesex.
Her occupation is listed as "House wife".
He mother is also staying with her.

         Born: 24.02.1873 at Ballard Lane, Finchley, Middlesex

         Baptised: 08.05.1892 at St. Mary Magdalen, Mortlake, Southark

         Married: 04.06.1893 to Thomas Hall at St.Mary Magdalen, Mortlake, Southwark and registered in Richmond (2a 731).

Pierre Matthew
The 1901 census has Pierre living with his father and mother above.
His occupation is listed as "Paper Hanger".
In 1904 Pierre was still a "Paper Hanger", but now living at 8, Vineyard Terrace, Long Lane, East Finchley.
The 1911 census has Pierre living with his wife and four children at 9, Queens Road, Finchley, Middlesex.
His occupation is listed as "Builder's Decorator".
The 1921 census has Pierre Mathew (aged 46) living with his wife and four children at 9, Queen's Road, Finchley, Middlesex.
His occupation is listed as "Shop Foreman Builders" working for E. Pollard & Co. at Aylesbury Street, Clerkenwell.
The 1939 register has Pierre and Emily still living at 9 Queen's Road, Finchley, Middlesex.
His occupation is listed as "Paper Hanger & Decorator".

         Born: 22.02.1875 at Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex

         Married: c. 09.1901 to Emily Ellen Dumpleton, registered in Hendon

         Died: c. 12.1958 Aged 83, registered in Barnet

Jane Eleanor (also seen listed as "Jenny")

         Born: c. 12.1876 at Ballard Lane, Finchley, Middlesex

         Married: c. 12.1900 to William George Gunning, registered in Barnet.

Six Children
      Jean Gunning
      George Gunning (d.1964)
      Walter Gunning
      Margaret Gunning (affectionately known as "Doll")
      Len Gunning (d.1964)
      Gwen Gunning

Frank Albert
The 1901 census has Frank living with his wife and daughter at 2, Bettacy Cottages, Mill Hill, Harrow, Middlesex.
His occupation is given as "General Plumber".
The 1911 census has Frank (aged 33) living with his wife and five children at 5, Clifton Villas, Squires Lane, Finchley, Barnet.
His occupation is given as "Plumber".
The 1921 census has Frank (aged 43) living with his wife and five children at 128, Squires Lane, North Finchley N3.
His occupation is given as "Sanitary Engineer". (sounds like a plumber to me !)
The 1939 register has Frank, his wife and daughter Winifred living at 128 Squires Lane, Finchley, Middlesex.
His occupation is given as "Sanitary Engineer Etc Heavy Worker".

         Born: 04.01.1878 at Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex

         Married: c. 12.1899 to Annie Mary Bunker, registered in Barnet

         Died: c. 12.1958 Aged 80, registered in Hendon

Bertram Adolpus
The 1901 census has Bertram (aged 21) living with his parents as above.
Occupation as declared in 1901 census = "Carpenters Assistant".
The 1911 census has Bertram (aged 31) living with his wife at 17, Brownlow Terrace, Squires Lane, Finchley N.
Occupation as declared in 1911 census = "Carpenter".
The entry also shows a visitor, Edith Burmingham (aged 28) from Stansted.
The 1921 census has Bertram (aged 41) living with his wife (45) and daughter (10) at 4, Beaconsfield Terrace, Long Lane, Finchley, N3.
He is listed as being a "Carpenter, Joiner" working for G. Beaton & Sons Electro Platers in St. James Square, London.
Also listed is a lodger - Horace Wheels (aged 23) who works with Bertram.
The 1939 register has Bertram living with his wife at 126 Long Lane, Finchley, Middlesex.
His occupation is given as "Works Carpenter".

         Born: 28.03.1880 at Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex

         Married: c. 06.1907 to Rosina Patmore, registered in Barnet (3a 544)
Rosina Patmore: b. 04.01.1876 in Stansted, registered in Bishops Stortford - d. 12.1968 Aged 92, registered in Hendon.

One Child
        Marjorie Elsie Rosamund Calkin (b. c. 06.1911 in Barnet)
        Marjorie married Russell Goodman in September 1936 in Barnet
        Marjorie married Aubrey Frederick Cyril Hann in June 1949 in Hendon

         Died: c. 12.1968 Aged 88, registered in Barnet

Walter Carl (also seen spelt as Walter Karl)
The 1901 census has Walter (aged 19) living with his parents as above.
His occupation is given as "Store Porter".
The 1911 census has Walter (aged 29) living with his wife at 62, Station Road, Finchley, Middlesex.
His occupation is given as "Greengrocer Carman".
Also listed on the census is a cousin, Charles Hobbs (aged 19), occupation "Sailor A.B."
The 1921 census has Walter (aged 39) living with his wife Ada (aged 40) at 3, Salisbury Terrace, Long Lane, Finchley.
His occupation is given as "Fruiterer & Greengrocer".
The 1939 register has Walter living with his wife Ada at 135 Shop Long Lane, Finchley, Middlesex.
His occupation is given as "Fruiterer/Greengrocer/Coal Dealer".

         Born: 21.11.1881 at Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex

         Married: c. 09.1906 to Ada Elizabeth Gurnett, registered in Barnet.
Ada: Born 14.08.1879 - in Swanbourne, Bucks and registered in Winslow, Buckinghamshire.
        Died c. 09.1944 - registered in Hendon.

         Died: c. 09.1957 Aged 75, registered in Hastings

My thanks to Sue Kingsbury for much of the information above.
Sue is the great-granddaughter of Alfred and Matilda Calkin (above).

My thanks to Jane Hudson for detail Of Bertram's daughter, Marjorie.
Jane is the granddaughter of Bertram Adolphus Calkin (above).

Historical Data

Here are some important moments in History during the life of this Calkin family !

On The English Throne

1837-1901 Victoria
1901-1910 Edward VII - The House of Saxe-Coburg.

Important Inventions or Moments In Time

1846

Repeal of the corn laws.

1851

Big Ben (the bell tower) was built.

1852

Vincent Van Gogh born.

1853

Levi Strauss began making trousers out of tough material for California miners.

1854-1856

Crimean War.

1861-1865

American civil war.

1867

Second parliamentary reform act, extending the franchise.

1873

Philo Remington manufatured the first typewriter (it only had capital letters).

1874

Thomas Edison patents the Kinetoscope, a device for showing moving pictures.

1876

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.

1877

The gramophones is invented.

1888

The Eiffel Tower is opened.

1888

George Eastman develops the first hand-held Kodak camera.

1893

Whitcomb Judson patents the Zipper.

1894

William Roentgen discovered X-rays.

1895

Guglielmo Marconi sent the first radio communication through the air.

1899-1902

Boer War.

1903

The Wright brothers invent the first manned airplane.

1907

The Lumiere brothers invent colour photography.

Family Directory

Calkin, Joseph William Oldest of 3 children born to Joseph George and Elizabeth 1869 birth certificate of son Alfred Samuel has his occupation as "Omnibus Conductor" 1871 census has Joseph living with wife and 5 children at Ballards Lane, Church End, Finchley N. His occupation is declared as "Painter. houses" 1881 census - Occupation declared as = "Paper hanger and painter". The 1881 census has Joseph living at Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex. Joseph's details as listed in Historical Directories include: 1896 listed as a Paperhanger of Ballards Lane, Church End, Finchley N. 1899 listed as a Paperhanger of Ballards Lane, Church End, Finchley N. 1901 census - Occupation declared as = "Paper hanger and painter". The 1901 census has Joseph living with his wife and three of his sons (see below) at Floral Cottage, Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex.
	Born:	14.07.1843	at Marylebone, Middlesex.
	Baptised:	17.12.1843	at St. Mary, St. Marylebone, London
	Married:	04.10.1863	to Margaret Ann Walker, registered in Lambeth
	Died:	c. 12.1909	Aged 66, registered in Barnet.
Calkin (nee Walker), Margaret Ann In 1911 census Margaret is listed as a visitor with her daughter Frances and her husband John Maloney. See John Maloney for full details. In the 1921 census Margaret Ann (aged 75) is living with her daughter's family and 15 others (!) at 63, Lichfield Grove, Finchley, Middlesex. (see Catherine below)
	Born:	c. 12.1845	registered at St. Pancras, Middlesex
	Died:	c. 03.1922	Aged 76, registered in Barnet.

Twelve Children
Alice Margaret In 1871 census Alice M was listed as Aged 6, living with her parents as above. In 1881 census Alice was declared as working as a housemaid, at 59, Clapham Common for Edward and Elizabeth Thomas. Alice's first husband Albert, died some time between 1886 and 1891 and Alice remarried.
	Born:	c. 06.1864	in Kensington, Surrey
	Baptised:	c. 1866	in Holy Trinity, Finchley
	Married:	c. 12.1883	to Albert Carl J. Baumert, registered in Richmond (2a 627)
	Re-Married:	c. 09.1893	to Charles William F. Jackson, registered in Hackney (1b 1077)
Frances Eliza Priscilla In 1871 census Frances E. was listed as Aged 5, living with her parents as above. Occupation in 1881 census = "Housemaid" at 59, Clapham Common, the home of Edward Thomas. In 1911 census Frances Maloney lives with her husband and five children at 21, Queen's Road, Mortlake, Surrey. Frances emigrated to America in 1952 to live with her daughter in Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.A.
	Born:	26.02.1866	in Finchley, Middlesex.
	Baptised:	c. 1866	in Holy Trinity, Finchley
	Married:	c. 12.1886	to John Joseph Maloney, registered in Barnet
	Died:	22.06.1955	Aged 89, registered in Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.A.
Joseph George In 1871 census Joseph G. was listed as Aged 3, living with his parents as above.
	Born:	c. 06.1867	in Finchley, registered in Barnet
	Died:	c. 12.1880	Aged 13, registered in London.
Thomas William The 1871 census has Thomas William (aged 2) living with his parents as above. The 1901 census has Thomas William (aged 32) living with his wife and two sons at, 2, Rose Cottages, Winchmore Hill Road, Enfield, Middlesex. His occupation is given as "Postman". The 1911 census has Thomas William (aged 42) living with his wife and two eldest sons at 2, Rose Cottages, Winchmore Hill Road, Edmonton, Middlesex. His occupation is given as "Civil Servant Postal Department". The 1939 register has Thomas William living with his wife and son Pierre at 28, The Crescent, Friern Barnet, Middlesex His occupation is given as "Civil Servant Retired".
	Born:	10.08.1868	at Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex
	Married:	c. 12.1890	to Ada Kate Purnell, registered in Barnet. (note that Thomas and his brother John below married sisters)
	Died:	c. 02.1940	Aged 71, registered at Hendon
Alfred Samuel In 1871 census Alfred S. was listed as Aged 1, living with his parents as above. Occupation as declared in 1901 census = "Postman". The 1901 census has Alfred living with his wife and three children at, 2, Vineyard Terrace, Finchley, Middlesex.
	Born:	14.12.1870	at Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex
	Married:	c. 12.1891	to Matilda Kettle at St. Saviour
	Died:	c. 09.1954	Aged 84, registered in Hendon.
John Henry Occupation as declared in 1901 census = "Painter". The 1901 census has John living with his wife, six children and one step-daughter at, Stockcross, Berkshire.
	Born:	c. 06.1871	at Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex
	Married:	c. 06.1892	to Amy Elizabeth Purnell at Chippenham (note that John and his brother Thomas above married sisters)
	Died:	c. 03.1922	Aged 50, registered in Newbury.
Catherine Mary ("Kate" on the 1881 census) Catherine is listed on the Roman Catholic Baptism Register. She was baptised into the Catholic Church at St Mary Magdalen, Mortlake in 1892. From the dates, it would be fair to assume her husband to be was Catholic .... In the 1921 census Catherine (aged 48) is living with her husband and 15 others (!) at 63, Lichfield Grove, Finchley, Middlesex. Her occupation is listed as "House wife". He mother is also staying with her.
	Born:	24.02.1873	at Ballard Lane, Finchley, Middlesex
	Baptised:	08.05.1892	at St. Mary Magdalen, Mortlake, Southark
	Married:	04.06.1893	to Thomas Hall at St.Mary Magdalen, Mortlake, Southwark and registered in Richmond (2a 731).
Pierre Matthew The 1901 census has Pierre living with his father and mother above. His occupation is listed as "Paper Hanger". In 1904 Pierre was still a "Paper Hanger", but now living at 8, Vineyard Terrace, Long Lane, East Finchley. The 1911 census has Pierre living with his wife and four children at 9, Queens Road, Finchley, Middlesex. His occupation is listed as "Builder's Decorator". The 1921 census has Pierre Mathew (aged 46) living with his wife and four children at 9, Queen's Road, Finchley, Middlesex. His occupation is listed as "Shop Foreman Builders" working for E. Pollard & Co. at Aylesbury Street, Clerkenwell. The 1939 register has Pierre and Emily still living at 9 Queen's Road, Finchley, Middlesex. His occupation is listed as "Paper Hanger & Decorator".
	Born:	22.02.1875	at Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex
	Married:	c. 09.1901	to Emily Ellen Dumpleton, registered in Hendon
	Died:	c. 12.1958	Aged 83, registered in Barnet
Jane Eleanor (also seen listed as "Jenny")
	Born:	c. 12.1876	at Ballard Lane, Finchley, Middlesex
	Married:	c. 12.1900	to William George Gunning, registered in Barnet. Six Children Jean Gunning George Gunning (d.1964) Walter Gunning Margaret Gunning (affectionately known as "Doll") Len Gunning (d.1964) Gwen Gunning
Frank Albert The 1901 census has Frank living with his wife and daughter at 2, Bettacy Cottages, Mill Hill, Harrow, Middlesex. His occupation is given as "General Plumber". The 1911 census has Frank (aged 33) living with his wife and five children at 5, Clifton Villas, Squires Lane, Finchley, Barnet. His occupation is given as "Plumber". The 1921 census has Frank (aged 43) living with his wife and five children at 128, Squires Lane, North Finchley N3. His occupation is given as "Sanitary Engineer". (sounds like a plumber to me !) The 1939 register has Frank, his wife and daughter Winifred living at 128 Squires Lane, Finchley, Middlesex. His occupation is given as "Sanitary Engineer Etc Heavy Worker".
	Born:	04.01.1878	at Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex
	Married:	c. 12.1899	to Annie Mary Bunker, registered in Barnet
	Died:	c. 12.1958	Aged 80, registered in Hendon
Bertram Adolpus The 1901 census has Bertram (aged 21) living with his parents as above. Occupation as declared in 1901 census = "Carpenters Assistant". The 1911 census has Bertram (aged 31) living with his wife at 17, Brownlow Terrace, Squires Lane, Finchley N. Occupation as declared in 1911 census = "Carpenter". The entry also shows a visitor, Edith Burmingham (aged 28) from Stansted. The 1921 census has Bertram (aged 41) living with his wife (45) and daughter (10) at 4, Beaconsfield Terrace, Long Lane, Finchley, N3. He is listed as being a "Carpenter, Joiner" working for G. Beaton & Sons Electro Platers in St. James Square, London. Also listed is a lodger - Horace Wheels (aged 23) who works with Bertram. The 1939 register has Bertram living with his wife at 126 Long Lane, Finchley, Middlesex. His occupation is given as "Works Carpenter".
	Born:	28.03.1880	at Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex
	Married:	c. 06.1907	to Rosina Patmore, registered in Barnet (3a 544) Rosina Patmore: b. 04.01.1876 in Stansted, registered in Bishops Stortford - d. 12.1968 Aged 92, registered in Hendon. One Child Marjorie Elsie Rosamund Calkin (b. c. 06.1911 in Barnet) Marjorie married Russell Goodman in September 1936 in Barnet Marjorie married Aubrey Frederick Cyril Hann in June 1949 in Hendon
	Died:	c. 12.1968	Aged 88, registered in Barnet
Walter Carl (also seen spelt as Walter Karl) The 1901 census has Walter (aged 19) living with his parents as above. His occupation is given as "Store Porter". The 1911 census has Walter (aged 29) living with his wife at 62, Station Road, Finchley, Middlesex. His occupation is given as "Greengrocer Carman". Also listed on the census is a cousin, Charles Hobbs (aged 19), occupation "Sailor A.B." The 1921 census has Walter (aged 39) living with his wife Ada (aged 40) at 3, Salisbury Terrace, Long Lane, Finchley. His occupation is given as "Fruiterer & Greengrocer". The 1939 register has Walter living with his wife Ada at 135 Shop Long Lane, Finchley, Middlesex. His occupation is given as "Fruiterer/Greengrocer/Coal Dealer".
	Born:	21.11.1881	at Ballards Lane, Finchley, Middlesex
	Married:	c. 09.1906	to Ada Elizabeth Gurnett, registered in Barnet. Ada: Born 14.08.1879 - in Swanbourne, Bucks and registered in Winslow, Buckinghamshire. Died c. 09.1944 - registered in Hendon.
	Died:	c. 09.1957	Aged 75, registered in Hastings