What do we know of John William Archibald Calkin ...
1861 census has him listed simply as "Archibald" living with his mother and grandparents at
12, Oakley Square. Somers Town, Pancras.
1871 census lists John W. A. aged 21, living with his parents still at Oakley Square.
1881 census - Occupation declared as = "Solicitor".
The 1881 census has the family living at 18, Harley Rd. Hampstead.
The same census lists his mother Eliza as living with him at that time.
Also living in the house at that time were two servants:
Mary Jones (23) from Llandudno - Cook
Rosetta Lindsell (19) from St. Pancras - Nurse.
J.W.A.'s work and home addresses as listed in Historical Directories include:
1882 address given as 18, Harley Rd. St. Johns Wood N.W.
1895 his business address as a Solicitor is listed as 25, John Street, Bedford Row.
1896 the home address is now 53, Comeragh Road, West Kensington.
1899 John's home address moves to 32, Elsham Road, Kensington.
1901 census - Occupation declared as = "Solicitor".
The 1901 census now has the family living at 32, Elsham Road, Kensington.
The same census lists his mother Eliza as still living with him (she's now aged 76),
and his sister Louisa (aged 47).
Also living in the house at that time were two servants and a visitor:
Anna Wells (25) from Friskney, Lancs - Servant
Ellen Pycock (18) from Kirton, Lancs - Housemaid
Arthur Talbot (22) a theological student from Gloucester, visiting.
1905 John bought shares in Great Western Railway as can be seen in the index of shareholders.
1910 his home address is still 32, Elsham Road, Kensington.
In published vessel passenger lists, John is listed as travelling from London to Madeira in 1910 with someone listed as "Calkin", but no first name is apparent.
1914 his business of "Clarke, Calkin & Son" is still at 25, John Street, Bedford Row.
| Calkin, John William Archibald Eldest of 2 children born to Joseph Tienelli and Eliza |
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| Born: | c. 09.1849 | registered at St. Pancras | |
| Married: | 26.10.1877 | to Alice Elizabeth Purdy at St. Ann's, Tottenham (registered in Edmonton) | |
| Died: | c. 12.1924 | Aged 75, registered in Kensington | |
| Calkin (nee Purdy), Alice Elizabeth Although married to Joseph in 1877, by the 1881 census Joseph is listed as a widower as Alice died just 3 years into the marriage. It appears that John never re-married. |
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| Born: | c. 1851 | at Marylebone | |
| Died: | c. 12.1880 | Aged 29, registered in Pancras | |
| Two Children | |||
| Stanley Joseph Purdy 1901 census - Occupation declared as "Articled Clerk to Solicitor". 1908 marriage certificate (aged 29) - Occupation now "Solicitor", living at 32, Elsham Road, Kensington (his father's residence). Stanley's work and home addresses as listed in Historical Directories include: 1910-1914 Stanley now lives at 15, Kenilworth Road, Ealing. 1910-1915 his business address is as the "Son" in Clarke, Calkin and Son at 25, John Street, Bedford Row. I can find no children registered of Stanley and his wife Mary Bird. |
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| Born: | c. 09.1878 | registered in Hackney | |
| Married: | 22.01.1908 | to Mary Dorothy Bird (b.1881), registered in Kensington. Mary was the daughter of Ernest Bird. Mary Dorothy Calkin died aged 70, c. 09.1951, registered in Paddington. |
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| Died: | c. 03.1944 | Aged 65, registered in Wandsworth | |
| Edith Lily In 1891 census, Edith does appear, aged 11. In published vessel passenger lists, one "Edith L. Calkin (b.1880)" is listed as travelling from Liverpool to Santander, Spain in 1931. |
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| Born: | c. 09.1879 | at Highgate, London (registered in St. Pancras) | |
Notes
I have a copy of the marriage certificate of Stanley Joseph Purdy.