Family of Pierre Jacques Paitry Calkin

The third name of Pierre Jacques has been given a variety of spellings, including Paisey, Poitry, and Piotry. I have studied the birth certificate of his son Pierre Edward (my great-grandfather) with a large magnifying glass and am convinced that in that document the name is "Paitry". BUT on his own wedding certificate five years earlier it looks like "Poitry", although this document is smudgy and more difficult to read. I have searched the web for Poitry and Paitry and BOTH appear to be valid French names.
So for the time being "Paitry" it is.

Calkin, Pierre Jacques Paitry Youngest of 7 children born to Samuel & Eliza The Royal Society of Musicians records the following: Entry dated - 5th December 1852 "Violin Tenor and Piano Forte, and holds (for a second season), a situation in Drury Lane Orchestra. Is also reingaged for the approaching season at Vauxhall Gardens." On birth certificate of son Pierre Edward dated 28th November 1855, father's occupation is entered as "Professor of Music", and address is given as 19, Cumberland Market, Regents Park. Julian's birth certificate of 1864 has family address at 83, Pratt Street, Camden Town, with father's occupation as "Teacher of music". Alfred's birth certificate of 1868 has family address at 22, Pratt Street, Camden Town, with father's occupation as "Professor of music". 1871 census has Pierre, his wife and nine children living at 28, Hanover Square, Lambeth. Occupation is listed as "Professor of Music". Occupation in 1881 census = "Musician" The 1881 census has Pierre aged 50 living with his wife and five children at 54, Bishops Road, Lambeth, Surrey.
	Born:	02.03.1831	at Middlesex
	Baptised:	21.08.1831	at Old Church, St. Pancras, London
	Married:	08.04.1850	to Eleanor Braine at St.John's in the parish of Chelsea.
	Died:	30.03.1894	at 8, Wood's Road (aged 64) Cause of death - Paraplegia.
Calkin (nee Braine), Eleanor Daughter of William Braine (b. 1794 - Carpenter/Cabinet Maker/Builder)
	Born:	c. 1829	in Middlesex
	Died:	c. 09.1887	Aged 58, death registered in Camberwell.

Nine Children
Elizabeth Ann 1871 census lists Elizabeth A. aged 20, living with her parents as above. Her occupation is given as "Dressmaker". The 1891 census lists Elizabeth A. (aged 40) living with her husband James S. (aged 64) at Upper Lewes Road, Brighton, Sussex. James occupation is given as "Professor of Music".
	Born:	11.12.1850	registered in Marylebone, London
	Baptised:	04.06.1851	at St. Mary, St. Marylebone, London
	Married:	26.03.1876	at the parish church of Lambeth, London to James Sidney Davis (aged 47) a widower. James Sidney Davis (b. 1827) died 12.1896 aged 69 in Lambeth.
Eleanor Eliza 1871 census lists Eleanor E. aged 17, living with her parents as above. Her occupation is given as "Dressmaker".
	Born:	c. 03.1854	registered in Pancras.
	Married:	c. 03.1880	to Henry James Raven, registered in Lambeth.
	Died:	c. 03.1891	Aged 37, registered in Lambeth.
Pierre Edward 1871 census lists Pierre E. aged 15, living with his parents as above. Marriage certificate states occupation as "Musician", and Address as 51, Rochester Row. Occupation as declared in 1901 census = "Musician at Theatre".
	Born:	18.10.1855	registered in Pancras.
	Married:	24.10.1876	to Eliza Jane Ranson at St. Margarets Parish Church, Middlesex
	Died:	c. 12.1908	Aged 53, death registered in Camberwell. Reported cause of death is that Pierre took his own life.
Fanny Rosa 1871 census lists Fanny R. aged 10, living with her parents as above. Fanny's wedding registration in 1898 has her middle name as "Roseina". The London Metropolitan Archive shows them living in Brayard Road in 1898 1901 census has Fanny living at 107, Coburg Road, Camberwell with her husband, Charles, and his son from a previous marriage, Frederick, aged 14..
	Born:	c. 03.1861	registered in Pancras.
	Married:	03.09.1898	to Charles Abbey Downing (widower), registered in Camberwell.
	Died:	c. 03.1933	Aged 71, registered in Camberwell.
Florence Amelia 1871 census lists Florence A. aged 8, living with her parents as above. The 1891 census lists Florence (aged 28) living with her husband and three children at Bishops Road, Camberwell. The 1901 census lists Florence (aged 38) living with her husband and three children at 55, Bishops Road, Camberwell. The 1911 census lists Florence (aged 48) living with three children at 32, Avarn, Wandsworth Borough, London. The 1921 census lists Florence (aged 58) living as a boarder at 276, Franciscan Road, Wandsworth Borough, London.
	Born:	c. 12.1862	in Camden Town, and registered in Pancras.
	Married:	c. 03.1885	to William Frederick Pincott (b. 1864), registered in Camberwell. In the 1881 census William's occupation is given as Line Worker. In the 1901 census William's occupation is now Plumber. Four Children Florence Elizabeth Pincott (b. 1886) Bertha Beatrice Pincott (b. 1888) William Pincott (b. 1890) Winifred Gertrude Pincott (b. 1897)
	Died:	c. 03.1936	Aged 73, registered in Wandsworth.
Julian Charles Frederick Middle of 7 children born to Pierre Jacques and Eleanor 1871 census lists Julien C. F. aged 6, living with his parents as above. Soon dropped "Julian" and took preferred name as "Charles Frederick". 1901 census has Charles living at 31, Waghorn Street, Camberwell with his wife, Kate, and sister-in-law Eliza Downing. 1911 census has Charles (aged 46) living with his wife Kate and five children at 55, New Church Road, Camberwell. His occupation is listed as "Paperhanger".
	Born:	28.08.1864	at 83, Pratt Street, Camden Town
	Married:	13.04.1900	to Kate Florence Downing at All Saints, Deptford, Kent
	Died:	c. 03.1944	Aged 79, registered in Lewisham.
Amy (Mary) C. J. The birth registration index lists this daughter as Mary C. J., but all following documentation definitely lists the same person as Amy C. J. 1871 census lists "Amy C. J." aged 4, living with her parents as above. The 1921 census has Amy Caroline Jane living with the Fotheringham family at 18, Amelia St. Newington, SE17 Her occupation is given as Cook/Servant (Mr. Fotheringham is a publican)
	Born:	c. 06.1866	registered in Pancras.
	Died:	c. 09.1933	Aged 67, registered in Epsom.
Alfred Lewis 1871 census lists Alfred L. aged 2, living with his parents as above. For full detail of Alfred and his family click the link on his name above.
	Born:	c. 09.1868	registered in Pancras.
	Married:	09.03.1890	to Bessie Daucey (b.1869), at St. Mark, Peckham, registered in Camberwell.
	Married:	21.08.1895	to Rosetta Ruth Wheeler (b.1874), at Woolwich registry office and registered in Woolwich.
	Died:	c. 09.1957	Aged 89, registered in Braintree.
Arthur Henry H. 1871 census lists Arthur H. H. aged 1, living with his parents as above.
	Born:	c. 06.1870	registered in Kensington.
	Died:	c. 06.1892	Aged 22, registered in Camberwell. Ivy Calkin, aunt of Victor Calkin, always said that one of the children of Pierre drowned. It is thought that it may well have been Arthur Henry.

Notes.
I have copies of both of Alfred's marriage certificates.

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