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(1 recommendation so far) Message 1 of 26 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameConnemaraKate  (Original Message)Sent: 11/13/2008 5:35 PM
From: <NOBR>MSN Nicknamenighthomes</NOBR>  (Original Message) Sent: 2008/11/13 01:47 AM
Could you please give me information regarding  Marmaduke Walker? I have some details for you. He was born in Croydon England in 1844. Died in Whangarei New Zealand on 7th February 1923.Arrived in NZ about 1866.He married Elizabeth Dent, who was a widow.She was born in Gibraltar on 5th February 1839.Died on 15th August 1839.She had been married previously to Robert Dent. Her maiden name was Burns.Her father was Henry Burns. They had two children. Marmaduke (Jack) born 2nd October 1881, died 23rd June 1958 & Emily Florence born 12th September 1879 died 19th April 1955.
                                     Many thanks , Marion


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 Message 12 of 26 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknamenighthomesSent: 11/17/2008 7:27 AM
Hello Kay,
                 I do feel you have the correct family.
I would appreciate if you could find out more details.
I am so pleased at what you have found .Thank you.
Regards Warren& Marion.

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 Message 13 of 26 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameChloe-CatSent: 11/17/2008 7:59 AM
Good morning Warren & Marion
 
Well I do think there will be more information I can find.  I will check for you and post as necessary.  Do check back soon to see what I have!
 
Kay
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 Message 14 of 26 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameChloe-CatSent: 11/17/2008 5:34 PM
I've found the birth record of Richard & Emily's first son, Thomas, which has given us Emily's maiden name!  As follows:
 
THOMAS WRIGHT WALKER Pedigree
  Male    

Event(s):
Birth: 
06 MAR 1837  
Christening: 
09 APR 1837   Wesleyan Methodist, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England
Death: 
Burial: 

Parents:
  Father:  ROBERT WALKER Family
  Mother:  EMILY WRIGHT  

 

I will now look for the other children's birth records and post accordingly.

Kay

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 Message 15 of 26 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameChloe-CatSent: 11/17/2008 5:39 PM
Here's the rest of what I found:
 
Births Sep 1838   (>99%)
WALKER  Elizabeth    Pocklington  23 71

 

 

Births Jun 1840   (>99%)
Walker  Martha    Pocklington  23 77

 

 

Births Mar 1842   (>99%)
Walker  Robert Henry    Pocklington  23 80

 

 

I can find no record for Fanny Walker but believe the following to be correct (though I'm sure it should be FRANCES):

Births Mar 1845   (>99%)
WALKER  Francis    Pocklington  23 _6

 

 

Births Dec 1846   (>99%)
Walker  Henry John    Pocklington  23 _83

You will notice previously Henry was listed as Henry I Walker in the 1851 census - this proves his name had been mistranscribed and he was in fact Henry John.

 

 

Births Jun 1848   (>99%)
Walker  Royston    Pocklington  23 94

 

Kay

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 Message 16 of 26 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameChloe-CatSent: 11/17/2008 6:03 PM
By the 1861 census there were two more children, the records of which follow:
 
Births Dec 1852   (>99%)
Walker  Arthur    Croydon  2a 139

 

and

 

Births Dec 1854   (>99%)
Walker  Alfred    Croydon  2a 134

 

However, by the time the 1861 census was taken, Robert was recorded as a Widower.  Alas I can find no death record for Emily in Croydon between the birth of the last child, Alfred and the 1861 census.

 

The residence at the time though was Park Farm, Addington, Surrey and Robert is recorded also as Farmer of 627 acres of land.

Thomas W Walker b: 1837 is recored as "Clerk in an East India House".

Robert Walker b: 1842 is recorded as "Apprentice to an Upholsterer".

The other children, except Martha who has no occupation listed, are all recorded as scholars.

Also residing with the family are:

Mary Howley (Visitor) b: 1853c Hamsey Green, Surrey.

Margaret Crowley (Servant) b: 1845c Cork Clonakilty, Ireland.

Margaret Foley (Servant) b: 1842c Cork Bandon, Ireland.

 

I will see if I can ascertain the whereabouts of the other children and post below.

 

Kay

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 Message 17 of 26 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameChloe-CatSent: 11/17/2008 6:52 PM
In 1861 Royston Walker and Henry Walker are recored as "Pupil" at what appears to be a boarding school of some sort (no school name listed unfortunately) in Aylesbury, Wendover, Buckinghamshire.
 
Fanny is recorded as "wife's sister" to Joseph Shoesmith b: 1834c Skircoat, Yorkshire (Occupation:  Cabinet Maker).  His wife is indeed listed as Elizabeth b: 1839c Pocklington, Yorkshire.  They have a son, Henry J Shoesmith b: 1860c Halifax, Yorkshire.  They are residing at 2 Ferguson Street, Halifax and have a servant also living with them - Hannah Birdwestte b: 1837c Halifax.
 
Incidentally, this is the marriage record I have found for Elizabeth & Joseph:
 
Marriages Sep 1858   (>99%)
Shoesmith  Jo    Croydon  2a 232   Scan available - click to view
Walker  Elizabeth    Croydon  2a 232   Scan available - click to view
 
and what I believe to be the birth record for their son bearing in mind it was quite usual for children to be known, generally, by their second Christian name:
 
Births Jun 1859   (>99%)
Shoesmith  James Henry    Halifax  9a 384

 

Kay

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 Message 18 of 26 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameChloe-CatSent: 11/17/2008 7:05 PM
Here are some birth records I've found for Robert Walker and Emily Wright:
 
ROBERT WALKER Pedigree
  Male    

Event(s):
Birth: 
04 MAY 1804  
Christening: 
06 MAY 1804   Leathley, Yorkshire, England
Death: 
Burial: 

Parents:
  Father:  JEREMIAH WALKER Family
  Mother:  SARAH

 

 

EMILY WRIGHT Pedigree
  Female    

Event(s):
Birth: 
16 NOV 1812   Pocklington, Yorkshire, England
Christening: 
Death: 
Burial: 

Parents:
  Father:  THOMAS WRIGHT

 

 

and their marriage record:

 

EMILY WRIGHT Pedigree
  Female   Family

Event(s):
Birth: 
Christening: 
Death: 
Burial: 

Marriages:
  Spouse:  ROBERT WALKER Family
  Marriage: 
14 APR 1836   Pocklington, Yorkshire, England

 

Kay

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 Message 19 of 26 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameChloe-CatSent: 11/17/2008 7:15 PM
In 1871 Robert Walker is residing at Grove House, Croydon, Surrey and recorded as "Malster".  Children Martha (no occupation recorded), Robert Hy (Occupation: Corn Factor), Arthur (Occupation:  Clerk at Corn Merchants) and Albert (Occupation:  Clerk at Corn Merchants) are residing with him, together with a servant, Elizabeth Brewer born 1849c Kingsland, Hampshire.
 
I have found no entry for Robert on the 1881 census but did find the following death record:
 
Deaths Dec 1878   (>99%)
WALKER  Robert  74  Croydon  2a 151
 
 
Kay
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 Message 20 of 26 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameChloe-CatSent: 11/17/2008 7:20 PM
This is the marriage record I've found for Robert's parents:
 
JEREMIAH WALKER Pedigree
  Male   Family

Event(s):
Birth: 
Christening: 
Death: 
Burial: 

Marriages:
  Spouse:  SARAH DUNWELL Family
  Marriage: 
16 APR 1801   Leathley, Yorkshire, England

 

I'm now at risk of bombarding you with information Warren & Marion.  I hope the above is helpful to you but before I continue, I will wait to hear from you further in order to give you chance to digest all this.  Then, perhaps, you can tell me in which direction you would like me to look next.

 

Kay

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 Message 21 of 26 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknamenighthomesSent: 11/17/2008 11:19 PM
Hello Kay,
             We are amazed at what you have found for us.We would like to no if possible the relationship Marmaduke had with the Overton family.We belive that the Walker family were associated with the Overtons.We have been told it was Henry Overton who owned the Royal Oak Brewery Surrey street 1854. in 1892 it merged with with Page Shirley Brewery ,which closed in 1903.
Marmaduke had Esq after his name.When he and his brother came to NZ a Mrs Overton sent money to Marmaduke all the time.When Mrs Overton Died she left everything to him.
Thanks again
Regards Marion & Warren

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 Message 22 of 26 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameChloe-CatSent: 11/18/2008 12:59 PM
I've found Henry Overton born 1790c Croydon, Surrey on the 1851 census residing at 17 Surrey Street, Croydon and recorded as "Brewer" with his children, as follows:
Charles Overton b: 1822 Croydon, Surrey
Frederick Overton b: 1828 Croydon, Surrey
Frances Overton b: 1830 Croydon, Surrey
Rosa Overton b: 1836 Croydon, Surrey.
 
In 1861 he was still residing at the same address, with the same occupation but with daughter Rosa and a servant.
 
However by 1871 Henry had died: 
Deaths Mar 1864   (>99%)
OVERTON  Henry    Croydon  2a 135
 
I will see if I can find any marriage records between any of the Overton and Walker chidlren.
 
Kay
Manager

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 Message 23 of 26 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameChloe-CatSent: 11/18/2008 1:03 PM
Out of curiosity I've checked and found Henry Overton on the 1841 census with his wife Mary who was born 1801 in Surrey and their address is still Surrey Street, Croydon and Henry was indeed a Brewer.  The only other children not mentioned in the later census was Mary born 1826 and George born 1836 in Surrey.
 
Kay
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 Message 24 of 26 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameChloe-CatSent: 11/18/2008 1:10 PM
In the 1881 census Charles Overton born 1822 is recorded as "deriving income from lands" - this implies he went into the farming occupation, rather than following is father's footsteps in the brewery trade.  I wonder if we will find a connection via Charles - I will dig deeper for you!
 
Kay
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 Message 25 of 26 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknamenighthomesSent: 11/26/2008 7:37 PM
Hi Kay,
      I had a reply from the "Local Studies Library" Croydon Council.They told me that they do hold information on the Overton Family and Page& Overton Brewery.Also plenty of material on Croydon airport.They couldn't find anything on a Walker map but the Surrey History Centre has old reference mapsWalker,J and C. London,Croydon and Brighton Railways and Walker. J. and C .Surrey.Map of showing railways.
They can not send me the info,you need to be able to visit them.
Cheers for now ,
Warren.

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 Message 26 of 26 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameChloe-CatSent: 11/26/2008 8:19 PM
Oh, what a shame they can't provide you with information other than if you actually visit. 
 
This following link may be of a little interest to you though on the Page & Overton Brewery:
 
 
Another, regarding Croydon Airport, that you also may like to take a peep at:
 
 
Kay
Manager

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