Family of Harry Bernard Calkin

Calkin, Harry Bernard
Fourth of 7 children born to George and Emily
The 1861 census has Harry (aged 1 month) living with his parents (see father's entry above).
The 1871 census lists Harry B. aged 10, living with his parents as above.
Harry's address as listed in Historical Directories include:
    1896 listed 22, Holmdale Road, Hampstead.
1901 census shows Harry living at 11, Lymington Road, Hampstead, with his wife and five children.
    Occupation as declared in 1901 census = "Underwriter".
    The 1901 census also shows four servants :
    Ellen J. Godler (b.1874) - Nurse
    Julia E. Smith (b.1876) - Cook
    Ethel A. Anstey (b.1882) - Housemaid
    Alice Allinton (b.1883) - Parlourmaid.
After 1901, Harry became a senior Underwriter at Lloyds and was heavily involved in the underwriting of the Titanic.
1911 census has Harry (aged 50) living with his wife and five children at 33, Heath Drive, Hampstead, London NW
    His occupation is given as "Underwriter".
    The 1911 census also shows four servants :
    Millie Louisa Conisbee (b.1878) - Nurse
    Lilian Eleanor Mansell (b.1884) - Parlourmaid
    Ellen Eileen Braddon (b.1874) - Cook
    Alice Mary Farrow (b.1889) - Housemaid.
Back to the Historical Directories, Harry's listings include:
1905 home address listed as 11, Lymington Road, Hampstead.
1910-1915 office address - 27, Corrnhill E.C.
1914-1919 home address listed as 33, Heath Drive, Hampstead NW3
The death notice of son Brian in 1918 (below) gives the family address as 33, Heath Drive, Hampstead.
Incidentally, on the corner of Heath Drive, in Redington Road, lives his brother Walter Lewis.
1921 census has Harry (aged 60) living with his wife and three daughters and one son all still at 33, Heath Drive, Hampstead, London NW3
His occupation is given as "Insurance Broker, Retired", Director of Henry Head & Co.
Also listed are "Ethel Leila Self, aged 22, a cook - and Elizabeth Self, aged 19, a parlourmaid".
The two servants are both listed as coming from Benhall Green, Suffolk.

         Born: c. 02.1861 at Camden Town, London (registered in Pancras)

         Married: c. 06.1891 to Margaret Agnes Palfrey registered in Hampstead

         Died: c. 06.1926 Aged 65, and buried at Hampstead Parish Church.

Calkin (nee Palfrey), Margaret Agnes
Daughter of Penry Powell Palfrey (1830-1902) and Joel Jemima Palfrey (nee Brand).
Penry Powell Palfry was a famous and well-known artist. Initially he carved in stone.
Later he worked in stained glass, particularly church decoration and heraldic work.
Scores of churches contain his work and incredibly at the time of his death only two cathedrals were without it.
Not until he was 54 did Penry turn to painting horses professionally. His exceptional merit was noted by
the Duke of Westminster, Queen Victoria and Edward VII. Penry painted four of the Duke's Derby winners in
large oils which are with the Westminster family.
1921 census has Margaret Agnes (aged 51) living with her husband as above.
    His occupation is given as "Home Duties".

         Born: c. 12.1870 at Kentish Town, London and registered in Pancras

         Died: c. 12.1936 Aged 66, registered in Hendon and ashes buried at Hampstead Parish Church.

Margaret Agnes Calkin, an interesting aside;
Christina Rossetti wrote In The Bleak Midwinter which was set to music first by Holst and secondly by Harold Darke.
When Harold was a music student he lived with Harry and Margaret Calkin in Hampstead.
This carol was a Christmas present to my Margaret Agnes Calkin in 1909 and Ian Bernard Calkin has the original manuscript.
All editions of the carol are headed "to MAC" but very few people know that this is Margaret Agnes Calkin.
He subsequently dedicated 24 further pieces to her children.

Seven Children

John Bernard
In the 1911 census John (aged 18) is living with his parents as above.
His occupation is given as "at School".
The 1921 census has John Bernard (aged 29) living and working at Rottingdean School, Newhaven, East Sussex.
    His occupation is given as "School Master (Preparator)".
(for much more on John Bernard click his own link above on his name)

         Born: 28.04.1892 at Emmanuel, London (registered in Hampstead)

         Married: c. 03.1933 to Eileen Mary Telford Frost registered in Wimborne, Dorset

         Died: c. 06.1972 Aged 80, registered in Poole, Dorset.

Lois Bernard
In the 1911 census Lois (aged 17) is living with her parents as above.
Her occupation is given as "at School".
The 1921 census has Lois Bernard (aged 27) living with her parents as above.
    Her occupation is given as "Home Duties".
In published vessel passenger lists, Lois is listed as travelling from Southampton to New York, USA in 1954.

         Born: c. 03.1894 at Emmanuel, London

         Died: c. 09.1978 Aged 84, registered in Cuckfield.

Margaret Bernard (a.k.a. Margaret Calkin James)
The National School Admission Registers list Margaret as an admission at North London Collegiate School in 1909
Margaret is not listed in the parent's entry of the 1911 census.
The 1921 census has Margaret Bernard (aged 26) living with her parents as above.
    Her occupation is given as "Theatrical and Interior Decoration", working for Ramson Workshops, 24, Great Russell St, WC1.
Margaret was a very gifted calligrapher, painter and designer, who exhibited at The Royal Academy.

Margaret James Calkin Book

Margaret Calkin working at her calligraphy table in 1915

Margaret in 1935

Margaret in 1935
When working in her studio she always wore a blue cotton smock.
The Clothes she made for herself and subsequently for her children were plain,
stylish and uncluttered in keeping with her "simple life" ideals.

         Born: 23.02.1895 at Emmanuel, London (registered in Hampstead).

         Married: c. 06.1922 to Charles Holloway James, registered in Hampstead.
C. H. James was a distinguished architect who trained under Sir Edwin Lutyens.

Three Children
      Brian S. James (b. 12.1923) registered in Hendon.
      Alison James (b. 06.1925) registered in Hendon.
      Elizabeth James (b. 09.1929) registered in Hendon.

         Died: c. 1985 Aged 90.

Brenda Bernard
The National School Admission Registers list Brenda as an admission at North London Collegiate School in 1909
In the 1911 census Brenda (aged 14) is living with her parents as above.
Her occupation is given as "at School".
The 1921 census has Brenda Bernard (aged 24) living with her parents as above.
    Her occupation is given as "Home Duties".
The 1930 marriage certificate has Brenda living at 7, Heath Mansion, The Grove.

         Born: 09.11.1896 at Emmanuel, London (registered in Hampstead)

         Married: 31.05.1930 to Stuart Riviere Calkin (her cousin), registered in Hampstead.

         Died: c. 02.1987 Aged 90, registered in Wycombe.

Brian Penry Bernard
Brian is not listed in the parent's entry of the 1911 census.
Brian was a chorister at St. Paul's and sang at the Coronation of George 5th in 1911 at Westminster Abbey.
                                     Brian at St Paul's
In 1914 Brian "overstated" his age (he was 16) and joined the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment.
On two occasions Brian was forced to return home to convalesce after being severely gassed.
There are entries in the London Gazette for Brian Penry Bernard Calkin :
17.08.1915 - Infantry with the 3rd Battalion, Royal West Surrey Regiment.
05.06.1917 - To be 2nd Lieutenant (Spec. Res.) on 15th March 1917.
26.02.1918 - Made Lieutenant on 1st July 1917.
Early on the morning of July 10th 1918, only four months before the war ended, Brian and four men in his trench were killed by mortar fire.
The graves of these men are immediately next to Brian's in the Bully-Grenay Military Cemetery, row F graves 4-8.
The wording at the bottom of Brian's tombstone "I shall not die but live and declare the works of the Lord" were provided by his father Harry.
    The Debt of Honour Register at Bully-Grenay Communal Cemetery at Pas de Calais,
    lists Brian as dying in action on Wednesday 10th July 1918, aged 20.
    Brian was a Lieutenant of 3rd attached 8th Battalion, The Queens (Royal West Surrey) Regiment.
    The register also adds that he is the son of Harry and Margaret Calkin of 33, Heath Drive, Hampstead.
    See also the Commonwealth War Graves.
    Brian B P Calkin is also listed on the War Memorial at St. John at Hampstead.

         Born: c. 12.1897 at Emmanuel, London (registered in Hampstead).

         Died: 10.07.1918 During World War I in France



Ian at his Uncle's Graveside BPB Gravestone

Ian Calkin at his Uncle Brian's Graveside in 2015 Brian Penry Bernard Calkin 1897-1918
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Kenneth Bernard
In the 1911 census Kenneth (aged 8) is living with his parents as above.
His occupation is given as "at School".
The 1921 census has Kenneth Bernard (aged 18) living with his parents as above.
His occupation is given as "Clerk (Insurance)", working for Henry Head & Co. at Lloyds, 110, Bishopsgate, EC.

         Born: 24.06.1902 registered in Hampstead

         Married: 03.08.1927 to Nancy Page, registered in Hampstead

         Died: 08.06.1985 Aged 82, registered in Surrey S.E.

Alan Bernard
In the 1911 census Alan (aged 6) is living with his parents as above.
His occupation is given as "at School".
The 1921 census has Alan Bernard (aged 16) being a boarder at Clifton College, 30, College Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire.

         Born: 06.03.1905 registered in Hampstead

         Married: c. 12.1928 to a Phyllis Joyce P. Matthews, registered in Marylebone.

         Died: c. 09.1972 Aged 66, registered in Sutton.

Notes.
I have a copy of Brenda's marriage certificate.

Calkin, Harry Bernard Fourth of 7 children born to George and Emily The 1861 census has Harry (aged 1 month) living with his parents (see father's entry above). The 1871 census lists Harry B. aged 10, living with his parents as above. Harry's address as listed in Historical Directories include: 1896 listed 22, Holmdale Road, Hampstead. 1901 census shows Harry living at 11, Lymington Road, Hampstead, with his wife and five children. Occupation as declared in 1901 census = "Underwriter". The 1901 census also shows four servants : Ellen J. Godler (b.1874) - Nurse Julia E. Smith (b.1876) - Cook Ethel A. Anstey (b.1882) - Housemaid Alice Allinton (b.1883) - Parlourmaid. After 1901, Harry became a senior Underwriter at Lloyds and was heavily involved in the underwriting of the Titanic. 1911 census has Harry (aged 50) living with his wife and five children at 33, Heath Drive, Hampstead, London NW His occupation is given as "Underwriter". The 1911 census also shows four servants : Millie Louisa Conisbee (b.1878) - Nurse Lilian Eleanor Mansell (b.1884) - Parlourmaid Ellen Eileen Braddon (b.1874) - Cook Alice Mary Farrow (b.1889) - Housemaid. Back to the Historical Directories, Harry's listings include: 1905 home address listed as 11, Lymington Road, Hampstead. 1910-1915 office address - 27, Corrnhill E.C. 1914-1919 home address listed as 33, Heath Drive, Hampstead NW3 The death notice of son Brian in 1918 (below) gives the family address as 33, Heath Drive, Hampstead. Incidentally, on the corner of Heath Drive, in Redington Road, lives his brother Walter Lewis. 1921 census has Harry (aged 60) living with his wife and three daughters and one son all still at 33, Heath Drive, Hampstead, London NW3 His occupation is given as "Insurance Broker, Retired", Director of Henry Head & Co. Also listed are "Ethel Leila Self, aged 22, a cook - and Elizabeth Self, aged 19, a parlourmaid". The two servants are both listed as coming from Benhall Green, Suffolk.
	Born:	c. 02.1861	at Camden Town, London (registered in Pancras)
	Married:	c. 06.1891	to Margaret Agnes Palfrey registered in Hampstead
	Died:	c. 06.1926	Aged 65, and buried at Hampstead Parish Church.
Calkin (nee Palfrey), Margaret Agnes Daughter of Penry Powell Palfrey (1830-1902) and Joel Jemima Palfrey (nee Brand). Penry Powell Palfry was a famous and well-known artist. Initially he carved in stone. Later he worked in stained glass, particularly church decoration and heraldic work. Scores of churches contain his work and incredibly at the time of his death only two cathedrals were without it. Not until he was 54 did Penry turn to painting horses professionally. His exceptional merit was noted by the Duke of Westminster, Queen Victoria and Edward VII. Penry painted four of the Duke's Derby winners in large oils which are with the Westminster family. 1921 census has Margaret Agnes (aged 51) living with her husband as above. His occupation is given as "Home Duties".
	Born:	c. 12.1870	at Kentish Town, London and registered in Pancras
	Died:	c. 12.1936	Aged 66, registered in Hendon and ashes buried at Hampstead Parish Church.
Margaret Agnes Calkin, an interesting aside; Christina Rossetti wrote In The Bleak Midwinter which was set to music first by Holst and secondly by Harold Darke. When Harold was a music student he lived with Harry and Margaret Calkin in Hampstead. This carol was a Christmas present to my Margaret Agnes Calkin in 1909 and Ian Bernard Calkin has the original manuscript. All editions of the carol are headed "to MAC" but very few people know that this is Margaret Agnes Calkin. He subsequently dedicated 24 further pieces to her children.