Family of George Henry Calkin

Calkin, George Henry
Eldest of 3 children born to Henry and Mary Ann.
Occupation in 1901 census declared as "Potters Ovenman",
living with his new bride at his mothers house at 139, Normacot Road, Longton, Staffs.
In 1911 census Henry (the George is dropped) lives with his wife and four children at 139, Normacot Road, Longton, Staffs.
His occupation is given as "Oven Man - Potters".
Also listed with them at this address is his mother, Mary Ann (now a widow) and his brother Thomas.

         Born: c. 09.1877 registered in Stoke-on-Trent.

         Married: 03.06.1900 to Florence Abbotts at St. James, Longton, Stafford

         Died: c. 03.1914 Aged 35, registered in Stoke-on-Trent.

Calkin (nee Abbotts), Florence.
Occupation in 1901 census declared as "Potters Transferer"
Occupation in 1911 census declared as "Printers Transferer".
In 1921 census Florence (aged 43 - and head of the family) lives with her four children at 139, Normacot Road, Longton, Staffs.
Her occupation is given as "Potters Transferer", working at W. Lowe China Erthenware Manufacturers in Sutherland Road, Longton.

         Born: c. 1878 at Longton, Staffordshire

         Died: c. 09.1938 Aged 60, registered in Stoke-on-Trent

Four Children

William Henry
In the 1911 census William (aged 10) is listed living with his parents as above.
He is listed as being a Schoolboy.
In the 1921 census William (aged 19) lives with his family at 139, Normacot Road, Longton, Staffs.
His occupation is given as "Potters Caster China", working at H.G. Coalough Uale China Manufacturers in East Vale, Longton.

         Born: 23.07.1901 in Longton, registered in Stoke-on-Trent.

         Married: c. 09.1927 to Martha Edwards, registered in Stoke-on-Trent.

         Died: c. 10.1984 Aged 83, registered in Stoke-on-Trent.

Thomas
Thomas is listed in the index of Roman Catholic baptisms.
In the 1911 census Thomas (aged 8) is listed living with his parents as above.
He is listed as being a Schoolboy.
In the 1921 census Thomas (aged 18) lives with his family at 139, Normacot Road, Longton, Staffs.
His occupation is not given but his employer is Allertons China and Earthenware Manufacturers in High Street, Longton.

         Born: 19.03.1903 in Longton, registered in Stoke-on-Trent

         Baptised: 12.04.1903 At St. Gregory, Longton, Staffs as listed in the Roman Catholic index.

         Married: c. 03.1923 to Elsie Hollinshead, registered in Stoke-on-Trent

         Died: c. 12.1978 Aged 75, registered in Stoke-on-Trent.

Florence
In the 1911 census Florence (aged 6) is listed living with her parents as above.
She is listed as being a Schoolgirl.
The National School Admission Registers lists Florence as an admission at St. James School (Junior Girls) in Longton in 1912
In the 1921 census Florence (aged 16) lives with her family as above.
Her occupation is not given but her employer is G. Walton Baltimore Works Earthenware Manufacturers in Albion Street, Longton.

         Born: 29.01.1905 registered in Stoke-on-Trent

         Married: c. 06.1927 to John Enderson, registered in Stoke-on-Trent

Gladys
In the 1911 census Gladys (aged 2) is listed living with her parents as above.
In the 1921 census Gladys (aged 12) lives with her family as above.
She is listed as in full-time education.

         Born: c. 06.1909 registered in Stoke-on-Trent

         Married: c. 12.1931 to Frank W. Hawkins, registered in Stoke-on-Trent.

Four Children
Sylvia Hawkins (b. 09.1932) registered in Stafford.
Elizabeth F. Hawkins (b. 03.1935) registered in Stoke.
Jean Hawkins (b. 12.1939) registered in Stoke.
Mary Hawkins (b. 09.1942) registered in Stoke.

My thanks to Simon Calkin for most of the information above.
Simon is the Great-grandson of George and Florence (above).

Calkin, George Henry Eldest of 3 children born to Henry and Mary Ann. Occupation in 1901 census declared as "Potters Ovenman", living with his new bride at his mothers house at 139, Normacot Road, Longton, Staffs. In 1911 census Henry (the George is dropped) lives with his wife and four children at 139, Normacot Road, Longton, Staffs. His occupation is given as "Oven Man - Potters". Also listed with them at this address is his mother, Mary Ann (now a widow) and his brother Thomas.
	Born:	c. 09.1877	registered in Stoke-on-Trent.
	Married:	03.06.1900	to Florence Abbotts at St. James, Longton, Stafford
	Died:	c. 03.1914	Aged 35, registered in Stoke-on-Trent.
Calkin (nee Abbotts), Florence. Occupation in 1901 census declared as "Potters Transferer" Occupation in 1911 census declared as "Printers Transferer". In 1921 census Florence (aged 43 - and head of the family) lives with her four children at 139, Normacot Road, Longton, Staffs. Her occupation is given as "Potters Transferer", working at W. Lowe China Erthenware Manufacturers in Sutherland Road, Longton.
	Born:	c. 1878	at Longton, Staffordshire
	Died:	c. 09.1938	Aged 60, registered in Stoke-on-Trent

Four Children
William Henry In the 1911 census William (aged 10) is listed living with his parents as above. He is listed as being a Schoolboy. In the 1921 census William (aged 19) lives with his family at 139, Normacot Road, Longton, Staffs. His occupation is given as "Potters Caster China", working at H.G. Coalough Uale China Manufacturers in East Vale, Longton.
	Born:	23.07.1901	in Longton, registered in Stoke-on-Trent.
	Married:	c. 09.1927	to Martha Edwards, registered in Stoke-on-Trent.
	Died:	c. 10.1984	Aged 83, registered in Stoke-on-Trent.
Thomas Thomas is listed in the index of Roman Catholic baptisms. In the 1911 census Thomas (aged 8) is listed living with his parents as above. He is listed as being a Schoolboy. In the 1921 census Thomas (aged 18) lives with his family at 139, Normacot Road, Longton, Staffs. His occupation is not given but his employer is Allertons China and Earthenware Manufacturers in High Street, Longton.
	Born:	19.03.1903	in Longton, registered in Stoke-on-Trent
	Baptised:	12.04.1903	At St. Gregory, Longton, Staffs as listed in the Roman Catholic index.
	Married:	c. 03.1923	to Elsie Hollinshead, registered in Stoke-on-Trent
	Died:	c. 12.1978	Aged 75, registered in Stoke-on-Trent.
Florence In the 1911 census Florence (aged 6) is listed living with her parents as above. She is listed as being a Schoolgirl. The National School Admission Registers lists Florence as an admission at St. James School (Junior Girls) in Longton in 1912 In the 1921 census Florence (aged 16) lives with her family as above. Her occupation is not given but her employer is G. Walton Baltimore Works Earthenware Manufacturers in Albion Street, Longton.
	Born:	29.01.1905	registered in Stoke-on-Trent
	Married:	c. 06.1927	to John Enderson, registered in Stoke-on-Trent
Gladys In the 1911 census Gladys (aged 2) is listed living with her parents as above. In the 1921 census Gladys (aged 12) lives with her family as above. She is listed as in full-time education.
	Born:	c. 06.1909	registered in Stoke-on-Trent
	Married:	c. 12.1931	to Frank W. Hawkins, registered in Stoke-on-Trent. Four Children Sylvia Hawkins (b. 09.1932) registered in Stafford. Elizabeth F. Hawkins (b. 03.1935) registered in Stoke. Jean Hawkins (b. 12.1939) registered in Stoke. Mary Hawkins (b. 09.1942) registered in Stoke.