Charles J. Womersley (1810-1899)

From Historical Hastings


Charles Womersley
Born1810
Died13 April 1899
Spouse(s)Caroline (1811-1848)

An upholsterer and councillor, Charles John Womersley lived at 3 & 4 York Place in 1851 with his wife, Catherine (see below) and their daughter Evelinda (17y), and their five sons; Alfred (13y), William (11y), Henry (9y), Charles (7y) and Beronia (2y)[1].

Charles also served on the Board of Guardians during 1869[2].

In 1861, he was resident at 1 Harold Place with his wife (although her name is given as Katherine), however their youngest child - Benoni is not shown as living with his parents - he would have been 12 at this time - possibly living with a relative elsewhere[3]. He then moved to 6 Wellington Square by 1881 with a new wife - Eleanor (Ellen Innocent) - also a widower, they having married in 1865[4], and a grand-daughter (Ethel V. Innocent aged 7)[5]

He was instrumental in the setting up of the Hastings Omnibus Company.

By 1891, he is shown as living at 40 Quarry Road with Eleanor[6]. At the time of his death, he left an estate valued at £1,250[7].



Children


Children of: Charles Womersley and Caroline (1811-1848)
Name Birth Death Joined with
Evelinda Womersley (1834-1917)

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Alfred D. Womersley (1837-1896) 27 May 1837 March 1896 [[Lucy Mercer]]

William Womersley (1839-1911)

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Henry Womersley (1842-)

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Charles Womersley (1844-1871)

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Benoni Womersley (1849-1914)

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References & Notes

  1. UK Census 1851
  2. British Newspaper Archive Hastings & St. Leonards Observer 10 July 1869 Pg. 0003
  3. UK Census 1861
  4. Crisp's Marriage License Index 1865
  5. UK Census 1871
  6. UK Census 1891
  7. National Probate Calendar 1899