Family of Victoire Josephine Calkin (wed to John Lewis)

Lewis, John
         Born: 01.06.1806 at Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
         Married: 25.09.1838 to Victoire Josephine Calkin at Pancras
Calkin, Victoire Josephine
Eldest of 8 children born to James and Victoire
In 1841 census Victoire lives with her husband John and two children at Crescent Place, St.Pancras
Also living with them is Ann Glazier (22), Elizabeth Lloyd (16) & John Dotchen (55) (all unspecified).
In 1881 census living at 6, Rochester Terrace with her sisters Caroline and Mary,
and grandson Lionel Lewis (6).
Also living with them was Amelia Keen (19) from London - Cook, Domestic.
         Born: 06.02.1809 in London
         Baptised: 30.04.1809 at Old Church, St. Pancras, London
         Married: 25.09.1838 to John Lewis in St. Pancras, London.
         Died: c. 03.1889 Aged 80, registered in Pancras.


Three Children
Angelo John Lewis
In 1871 census living at Crescent Place, St.Pancras with wife and two children
In 1881 census living at 12, Crescent Place, St.Pancras with wife and two children
Angelo was an M.A. (Oxford) and Barrister-at-Law.
         Born: c. 09.1839 registered in St. Pancras
         Married: c. 06.1864 to Mary Ann Avery at St. Pancras, London.
Two Children
Leonard A. Lewis
Maude A. Lewis
Albert Calkin Lewis
In the 1871 census, Albert is living with his wife and one child at South Villas, St.Pancras.
Also living with them is Charles Wade (an Uncle), Maria Bartlett, Elizabeth Harwood & Ellen Tucker (servants).
In the 1881 census, Albert is living with his wife and six children at 2, South Villas, St.Pancras.
His occupation is given as "Solicitor".
Also living with them is Marie Cacath (Governess) and Mary Adams, Ellen Sangan & Annie Smith (servants).
In the London Gazette of 1st November 1907 there is a notice that Albert is dissolving his partnerhip with Edward John Stokes of
Calkin, Lewis and Stokes solicitors of 2, Stone-buildings, Lincoln's-Inn, London.
As Albert would be 66, it may have been his time for retirement.
In 1913 Albert is listed in a trade directory as living at Dundyvan, Westerham, Kent.
         Born: c. 03.1841 registered in St. Pancras
         Married: c. 06.1868 to Frances Thomazine Langford (b.1843 in Boscastle, Cornwall), marriage registered in Stoke Damerel, Devon
Six Children
Harold Langford Lewis b.28.06.1870 in St. Pancras (see note below !)
Francis Calkin Lewis b.16.04.1872 in St. Pancras (see note below !)
Charles A. Lewis b.1875 in St. Pancras
Arthur G. Lewis b.1876 in St. Pancras
Robert Robinson Lewis b.29.12.1877 in St. Pancras (see note below !)
Emily E. Lewis b.1880 in St. Pancras

The Merchant Taylor School Register gives very full information of it's pupils and mentions some of the above:
June 1880
Harold Langford Lewis, left 1888 with a B.A.
Became a Barrister-at-Law (Inner Temple) 1894
H.L.Lewis Fairfield, Rickmansworth, Herts and 4, New Square, Lincoln's Inn, WC2

April 1882
Francis Calkin Lewis died while at school 16/04/1885. (.... on his 13th birthday !)

January 1888
Robert Robinson Lewis, left 1893
Middlesex Hospital, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. 1903; Surg. R.A.M.C. 1904;
Major 1915. European War; temp Lt-Col. R.A.M.C.; (Med), despatches.

Victoire Josephine Lewis
         Born: c. 03.1843 registered in St. Pancras
         Died: c. 06.1848 Aged 5, registered in St. Pancras



Historical Data

Here are some important moments in History during the life of this family !

On The English Throne

1760-1820 George III
1820-1830 George IV
1830-1837 William IV
1837-1901 Victoria


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