Family of Joseph Calkin

Calkin, Joseph Middle of 5 children, and only male, born to Joseph and Catherine The Sussex Advertiser dated Monday 16th January 1832 published Joseph's death notice as, "On the 5th January at Camden Town, Mr. Joseph Calkin, aged 75, father of Mr. Wm. Calkin, organist of Arundel.
	Born:	02.10.1755	at ?
	Baptised:	12.10.1755	at St. Mary, Stafford
	Married:	30.03.1780	to Mary Prosser at St. Stephen, Coleman Street, London
	Married:	25.10.1819	to Anne Marie Browne at St. Marylebone
	Died:	05.01.1832	Aged 76, in Camden Town, London.
	Buried:	11.01.1832	Aged 76, at St. James, Westminster
Calkin (nee Prosser), Mary
	Born:	c. 1760	at ?
	Buried:	29.08.1813	Aged 53, at St. Marylebone
Calkin (nee Browne), Ann Maria There is an entry in the 1841 census which certainly looks like this Ann. She is living in Park Street, St. Pancras, Middlesex.
	Born:	c. 1769	the 1841 census entry has birthplace of Middlesex
	Died:	c. 06.1844	Aged 75, registered in St. Pancras

Ten Children Known, but probably Eleven
Joseph In 1813 Joseph (a violinist) married the widow of John Budd the Bookseller. The business at 118, Pall Mall was carried on as "Budd and Calkin" until 1828, when the names were transposed to "Calkin and Budd". A violinist and Honorary librarian to the Philharmonic Society. The Royal Society of Musicians records the following entry dated - 2nd August 1812:       "Joseph performs on the violin at the Pantheon Theatre,       and at Messrs Knyvetts & Vaughan's concerts,       plays the first tenor at Mr. Asioli's concert, and violincello.       Also is a Piano Forte teacher." Joseph Calkin was afforded the title of Royal Musician from 14th April 1821 and then from 26th January 1829 he was awarded the ultimate accolade of "Master of the Music".                  (see at the bottom of this family page for explanation) Joseph is also listed in the Royal Archives: "Royal Household Index (1660-1901)", he is listed in 1819 and in 1822. Plus he is listed in the Royal Archives: "Establishment Lists for Lord Chamberlain's Department 1837-1924" dated, 1837, 1838, 1841 and 1844. Naturally then as leader, Joseph was one of four Calkin musicians listed in the program for the 1834 Westminster Abbey performance. The 1841 census has Joseph (aged 60) living with his wife Elizabeth and three members of Elizabeth's family in Pall Mall. One odd thing though, the census lists Elizabeth as Elizabeth Budd (69), plus George Budd (34), Amelia Budd (32) and John Budd (10 months). Joseph's occupation is listed as "Bookseller" (as is George Budd's). Joseph's Obituary as appeared in newspapers dated 9th January 1847: We regret to announce the demise of the accomplished musician at his residence in Pall Mall on Friday afternoon after a short but severe illness. He was a pupil of Mr.Lyon and was articled for two years to Spagnoletti, leader of the Opera Band. Mr. Calkin was a violin player in the Drury Lane Orchestra in 1798 and was one of the few survivors present at the first performance of the "Iron Chest". Mr. Calkin assisted in the arrest of Hatfield when he fired at George the Third. In 1821 Mr. Calkin was appointed one of the King's state band by George the Fourth. For many years Mr. Calkin was an active member of the Royal Society of Musicians. He was much respected in the profession. (see at foot of this family's details the detail of the shooting of George the Third)
	Born:	10.01.1781	in London
	Baptised:	17.03.1781	at St. Georges, Hanover Square
	Married:	13.02.1813	to Elizabeth Budd (A Widow, b.1773) at St. Georges, Hanover Square
	Died:	31.12.1846	Aged 65, registered in St. James
Eliza
	Born:	10.10.1782	in London
	Baptised:	17.10.1782	whilst lying in hospital, Endell Street, Holborn, London.
	Died:	?	at ?
James Second of 8 children born to Joseph and Mary A Musician The Royal Society of Musicians records the following: Entry dated - 6th March 1808 "James performs on the Piano Forte, the Violin, Tenor and Violincello. James is engaged at, the Drury Lane theatre and the Covent Garden Oratorios." James was one of four Calkin musicians listed in the program for the 1834 Westminster Abbey performance. Census details and more information on James own family page.
	Born:	19.09.1786	in London
	Baptised:	21.09.1786	whilst lying in hospital, Endell Street, Holborn, London.
	Baptised:	19.11.1807	at St. Giles in the Fields, Holborn, London
	Married:	30.04.1808	to Victoire Tenniel at St. Marylebone
	Died:	18.01.1862	Aged 75, registered in St. Pancras
Mary Catherine
	Born:	03.09.1788	in London
	Baptised:	04.09.1788	whilst lying in hospital, Endell Street, Holborn, London.
	Died:	?	at ?
William Henry This entry has been found to be uncertain. It is believed that a William Henry was born in 1791 but died in infancy, and there may be confusion with the "William" listed below. It was quite common in these bygone times that if an infant died, a later child would be given the same name.
	Born:	18.04.1791	at London
	Baptised:	12.06.1791	at St. Marylebone
Samuel Occupation : Musician. The Royal Society of Musicians records the following: Entry dated - 7th May 1815 "Samuel is engaged as First Tenor at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and Haymarket, and violin at the oratorios of Theatre Royal Covent Garden." Samuel was listed among the violinists in the program for the 1825 York Minster performance of Messiah. Samuel was one of four Calkin musicians listed in the program for the 1834 Westminster Abbey performance. Census details and more information on Samuel's own family page.
	Born:	03.09.1792	in London
	Baptised:	07.10.1792	at St. Marylebone
	Married:	18.04.1812	to Eliza Harding at St. Marylebone
	Died:	31.01.1869	Aged 78, registered in Radford
Joyce Mary Ann A Joyce Calkin was buried in Spa Fields Burial Ground, St. James on 21st February 1796 Her age at death was given as 1 year old.
	Born:	26.07.1794	at ?
	Baptised:	08.09.1794	at St. Marylebone
	Died:	c. 02.1796	in St. James, Middlesex, London
William Initially a musician (string player and pianist) in London. The Royal Society of Musicians records the following: Entry dated - 6th July 1819 "William performs on the Piano Forte, the Violin, and Violincello, and is engaged in the Orchestra at Drury Lane theatre" Moved to Arundel, where he was organist at St. Nicholas Parish Church. William was appointed as organist for Sussex by the Duke of Richmond. Music shop owner in Maltravers St. Arundel, and lived close by in Orchard Place. Census details and more information on James own family page.
	Born:	05.09.1796	at ?
	Baptised:	21.10.1796	at St. James, Westminster
	Married:	04.10.1817	to Charlotte Lowndes at St. Georges, Hanover Square
	Died:	29.04.1849	registered in Worthing
Sarah Sophia
	Born:	23.07.1799	at ?
	Baptised:	18.03.1799	at St. Marylebone
	Died:	?	at ?
Juliana The 1841 census has Juliana (30) living with husband Victor Gouriet (41), a "Professor of Dancing". They have four children: Sophia (16), Elizabeth (12), Louisa (9) and Victor (6).
	Born:	24.03.1802	at Marylebone
	Baptised:	21.05.1802	at Marylebone
	Married:	25.10.1819	to Dennis Etienne Victor Gouriet (b. 1800) at St. George, Bloomsbury
	Address:	06.11.1821	was given as Great Titchfield Street, St. Marylebone (aged 19)
	Address:	22.08.1834	was given as Pratt Street, St. Pancras (aged 32)
	Died:	27.02.1845	at St. Mary, Newington sub-district of St.Peter, Walworth. with an address given of 1, Phelp Street, Walworth Common. Cause of death - "Consumption".
Sarah
	Born:	06.05.1803	at ?
	Baptised:	27.05.1803	at St. Marylebone
	Died:	?	at ?

Master Of The Music
From the publication: Office-Holders in Modern Britain: Volume 11 (revised): Court Officers, 1660-1837.
Most of the following is taken from the section, "The artistic establishment: Masters and Conductors of the Music 1660–1837".
Also known under Charles II as Master of the King's violins, the Master of the Music was appointed by Lord Chamberlain's warrant. In addition to administering the various Royal musicians, he was also responsible for composing, 'fair writing and picking' royal birthday and New Year's odes when no other musician had been given the commission. Prior to 1782, he received a salary of £200 from the treasurer of the chamber. By that date, he also received £25 for writing the annual ode for the King's birthday and £39 6s for the musical preparations for that event (and the same again for the Queen's birthday). Prior to the appointment of a separate conductor of music he received £100 for this service. The master of the music was also allowed 5s per diem in riding wages.
By the end of the period, he held for life at a salary of £265 plus fees of honour (Fees of honour were estimated to yield £4 2s 6d in 1836).

James Hatfield firing on George the Third
James Hatfield or Hadfield (1771 – 23 January 1841) attempted to assassinate George III of the United Kingdom in 1800 but was acquitted of attempted murder by reason of insanity. Hadfield's early years are unknown but he was severely injured at the Battle of Tourcoing in 1794. Before being captured by the French, he was struck eight times on the head with a sabre, the wounds being prominent for the rest of his life. After return to England, he became involved in a millennialist movement and came to believe that the Second Coming of Jesus Christ would be advanced if he himself were killed by the British government. He therefore resolved, in conspiracy with Bannister Truelock, to attempt the assassination of the King and bring about his own judicial execution.
On the evening of 15 May 1800, at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, during the playing of the national anthem, Hatfield fired a pistol at the King standing in the royal box. Hatfield missed his target, then addressed the King, announcing "God bless your royal highness; I like you very well; you are a good fellow."
Joseph Calkin (b.1781 above) assisted in Hadfield's capture - see obituary above.
Hatfield was tried for high treason and was defended by Thomas Erskine, the leading barrister of that era.
(Hadfield's story was depicted in the BBC period legal drama, Garrow's Law, episode 1 of series 3)

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