Family of Joseph (Tennielli) Calkin

Calkin, Joseph (Tennielli)
Singing Master.
Fifth of 8 children born to James and Victoire
Joseph was a successful Tenor who sang professionally under the name of "Tennielli".
He derived his italianate operatic name from his mother's maiden name.
The 1841 census lists Joseph aged 25 living with his parents.
The 1861 census lists Joseph aged 45, as being a visitor at 43, Little Kineton, Warwickshire,
       staying with James and Sarah Hunter.
       His occupation is given as "Professor of Music".
The 1871 census lists Joseph aged 55, living at 12, Oakley Square, Somers Town, Pancras,
       with his wife, two children and one servant.
       His occupation is given as "Professor of Singing".

         Born: 13.01.1816 at ?

         Baptised: 14.02.1816 at St. Marylebone

         Married: c. 12.1848 to Eliza Hunt at Marylebone

         Died: 06.06.1874 Aged 58, registered in St. Pancras.

Calkin (nee Hunt), Eliza
The 1861 census has Eliza living with two children (archibald 11 and Louisa 7) at
12, Oakley Square, Somers Town, Pancras with her husband's parents.
In 1881 census living at 18, Harley Road, Hampstead, London with son John (below).
Her "occupation" was listed as "Income from dividends".
In 1901 census living at 32, Elsham Road, Kensington with son John (below).

         Born: c. 1825 at Marylebone

         Died: c. 09.1901 at Kensington

Two Children

John William Archibald
When he is listed living with his mother for the 1861 census, he is listed as "Archibald".
The 1871 census lists John W. A. aged 21, living with his parents,
      with an occupation of "Clerk (Solicitors)".
Occupation as declared in 1881 census = "Solicitor".
The 1881 census has the family living at 18, Harley Rd. Hampstead.
Occupation as declared in 1901 census = "Solicitor".
The 1901 census has the family living at 32, Elsham Road, Kensington.

         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

Laura Isabel Lynott
When she is listed living with her mother for the 1861 census, she is listed as "Louisa".
The 1871 census lists her as Laura L. aged 17, living with her parents.
In 1891 census, Laura does appear, aged 37.
1901 census describes John (above) as living with his sister Louisa (aged 47).
It could be that "Laura" is actually "Louisa", or there may be two sisters ?

         Born: c. 03.1854 registered at St. Pancras

         Died: c. 06.1910 at Kensington (Unmarried)

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Calkin, Joseph (Tennielli) Singing Master. Fifth of 8 children born to James and Victoire Joseph was a successful Tenor who sang professionally under the name of "Tennielli". He derived his italianate operatic name from his mother's maiden name. The 1841 census lists Joseph aged 25 living with his parents. The 1861 census lists Joseph aged 45, as being a visitor at 43, Little Kineton, Warwickshire, staying with James and Sarah Hunter. His occupation is given as "Professor of Music". The 1871 census lists Joseph aged 55, living at 12, Oakley Square, Somers Town, Pancras, with his wife, two children and one servant. His occupation is given as "Professor of Singing".
	Born:	13.01.1816	at ?
	Baptised:	14.02.1816	at St. Marylebone
	Married:	c. 12.1848	to Eliza Hunt at Marylebone
	Died:	06.06.1874	Aged 58, registered in St. Pancras.
Calkin (nee Hunt), Eliza The 1861 census has Eliza living with two children (archibald 11 and Louisa 7) at 12, Oakley Square, Somers Town, Pancras with her husband's parents. In 1881 census living at 18, Harley Road, Hampstead, London with son John (below). Her "occupation" was listed as "Income from dividends". In 1901 census living at 32, Elsham Road, Kensington with son John (below).
	Born:	c. 1825	at Marylebone
	Died:	c. 09.1901	at Kensington

Two Children
John William Archibald When he is listed living with his mother for the 1861 census, he is listed as "Archibald". The 1871 census lists John W. A. aged 21, living with his parents, with an occupation of "Clerk (Solicitors)". Occupation as declared in 1881 census = "Solicitor". The 1881 census has the family living at 18, Harley Rd. Hampstead. Occupation as declared in 1901 census = "Solicitor". The 1901 census has the family living at 32, Elsham Road, Kensington.
	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
Laura Isabel Lynott When she is listed living with her mother for the 1861 census, she is listed as "Louisa". The 1871 census lists her as Laura L. aged 17, living with her parents. In 1891 census, Laura does appear, aged 37. 1901 census describes John (above) as living with his sister Louisa (aged 47). It could be that "Laura" is actually "Louisa", or there may be two sisters ?
	Born:	c. 03.1854	registered at St. Pancras
	Died:	c. 06.1910	at Kensington (Unmarried)