Charles Albert Hare (1863 - 1938)

Born 1863 in Goxhill, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah Ellen (Barraclough) Hare — married 26 Nov 1885 in Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 28 Apr 1938 at about age 75 in Kexby, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Charles Albert was born in 1863 at Goxhill, Lincolnshire, the son of George Hare and Mary Hare formerly Wilkinson. ^[1]

In the 1871 census Charles was living with his parents at Humber Bank, Barrow upon Humber, Lincolnshire. He was aged 8 years and attending school. ^[2]

In 1881 the family was living at Finkle Lane, Barton on Humber. Aged 18, Charles was working as a brick maker. ^[3]

Charles Albert Hare married Sarah Ellen Barraclough on 26 November 1885 at Barton St Mary, Barton on Humber. Their marriage certificate recorded Charles was a bachelor aged 22 and a tile maker. His father was named as George Hare, also a tile maker. Sarah was a spinster aged 23. Her father was named as William Barraclough, a mariner. At the time of their marriage Charles and Sarah were both living at Barton on Humber. Their witnesses were James Barraclough and Mary Ann Barraclough. ^[4]

This couple had nine children named Albert Hare [born 1886], Mary Elizabeth Hare [1888], Amelia Hare [1890]. George William Hare [1891], Charles Hare [1893], Nellie Hare [1895], Eva Barraclough Hare [1897], Sydney Hare [1899] and Herbert Edward Hare [1901].
Albert and Mary were born in New Holland, Amelia at Barton on Humber and the younger children at Kexby, Yorkshire.

Albert was baptised on 9 January 1887 at Barton St Mary. The family was then living at Waterside, Barton on Humber. His date of birth was recorded in the baptismal register as 2 December 1886.
Mary Elizabeth was baptised on 4 March 1888 at Barton St Mary. At that time the family was living at New Holland. Mary's date of birth was recorded as 12 January 1888.
Amelia was baptised on 2 March 1890 at Barton St Peter. The family was then back at Waterside. Amelia's date of birth was recorded as 31 January 1890.
Charles was working as a tile maker [all three baptisms]. ^[5]

The younger children were all baptised at Kexby, Yorkshire [east of York]. George William was baptised on 4 October 1891, Charles on 2 April 1893, Nellie on 5 May 1895, Eva Barraclough on 7 November 1897, Sidney [sic] on 21 May 1899 and Herbert Edward on 7 April 1901. On all six baptisms Charles was recorded as a foreman of a brickyard. ^[6]

By the time of the 1891 census the family was living at Kexby. Charles, aged 28, was a foreman at a brickyard. Sarah was aged 28. Albert was aged 4, Mary was aged 3 and Amelia was aged 1. ^[7]

In 1901 the family was still living in Kexby. Charles, aged 28, was a manager at a brickyard. Sarah was aged 38. Albert, aged 14, was a brick and tile maker. Amelia, George, Charles, Nellie, Sidney [sic] and Herbert were aged 11, 9, 8, 5, 1 and 1 month respectively. ^[8]
Daughters [Mary] Elizabeth, aged 13, and Eva, aged 3, were staying with their maternal grandparents at Rose Cottage, Waterside Rd, Barton on Humber. ^[9]

School admission records state daughter Amelia, born 31 January 1890, commenced at Park Grove School (Girls) on 4 May 1903. Her last day of attendance was on 27 November 1903. Amelia was in Standard 6 and left because of her age. Her father was named as Charles Albert Hare and their address as 84 Kitchener St [York]. Amelia had previously attended Kexby School.
Eva Hare, born 8 October 1897, started at Haxby School on 21 January 1904. Her father was named as Charles Hare and the family was still living at 84 Kitchener St. Eva had previously attended Brook St School. Her date of leaving was not recorded.
Sydney Hare, born 19 April 1899, then started at Haxby School on 11 April 1904. His father was named as Charles Hare and their address then recorded as Rowntree's Estate. Sydney had not attended any other school. His date of leaving was not recorded. ^[10]

In 1911 the family was back living at Kexby. Charles, aged 48, was working as a foreman at the brick and tile works. Sarah was aged 48. Amelia was aged 21. Sons George, aged 19, and Charles, aged 18, were both working as brick and tile makers. Nellie, Eva, Sydney and Herbert were aged 15, 13, 11 and 10 respectively. The three youngest children were all still at school. ^[11]
Son Albert was living with his paternal uncle George William Hare and family at 25 Lawrence St, York. Aged 24, he was working as a brick kiln burner. ^[12]
Daughter Mary, aged 23, was living with her maternal grandparents William and Amelia Barraclough at their home, Rose Cottage, Barton on Humber. ^[13]

In the 1921 census the family was still living in Kexby. Charles A, aged 58, was a brick and tile maker employed by T. B. Lotherington & Son at the brick and tile works, Kexby. Sarah E was aged 59. Herbert E, aged 20, was a brick and tile maker, working with his father. Eva B was aged 23. Sydney, aged 22, was a school teacher. Also living with them was Charles' sister Alice Hare. She was aged 46. ^[14]

At some time after the 1921 census it is known Charles entered into a partnership named Lotherington and Hare. This partnership included the Kexby Brick & Tile Works and possibly the Patrington Brick & Tile Works as letters relating to his estate record Charles had shares in both.

Charles and Sarah celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on 26 November 1935. They were given a napkin ring inscribed with the words - C A Hare S E Barraclough 1885 - 1935. See photograph.

Charles Albert Hare died in 1938 aged 75 years. ^[15]

He was buried on 2 May 1938 at Kexby. The burial register recorded Charles' abode as Scamore [sic] House, Kexby. The ceremony was performed by Samuel Walpole, a Methodist Minister. ^[16] A family photo has been uploaded, showing Sycamore House (as it was named at the time, and until well after 2000).

From The Yorkshire Post dated 2 May 1938, Pg 5 -
Mr. C. A. Hare
Mr. Charles Albert Hare has died at Kexby, near York, aged 75. A member of a North Lincolnshire family who have been connected with brick manufacture for generations, he moved to Yorkshire xx years ago and three years later entered into partnership at Kexby brickyard. He served as superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School at Wilberfoss for nearly 30 years. Three of his four sons are in the brick-making trade and the other is a school-master. There are four daughters.
Note: Regretfully there was a crease in the newspaper when scanned and the number of years Charles had been in Yorkshire cannot be read. Family have assessed that Charles had been living in Kexby for 47 years at his death. ^[17]

From the 1938 Index of Wills and Administrations – HARE Charles Albert of Sycamore House Kexby Yorkshire died 28 April 1938 York 26 September to Charles Hare George William Hare and Herbert Edward Hare brickworks managers. Effects £2341 12s. 9d. ^[18]

The 1939 Register, taken on 29 September 1939, has been described as a snapshot of the civilian population of England and Wales just after the outbreak of the Second World War. The Register recorded each person's address, date of birth and occupation.
At that time Sarah was living at the School [sic] House Kexby. Born 8 June 1862, she was aged 77. Sarah was recorded as being incapacitated. Living with her was daughter Eva, born 8 October 1897, sister in laws Emma Hare born 28 August 1866 and Evelyn Finch born 8 April 1883 and her daughter in law Annie Hare [widow of Albert Hare] born 9 July 1888. There was also a child living with them, the record of which remains closed at this time [2019]. None of the adults were working but Emma was a retired domestic servant. ^[19]
In other documentation the name of the house the family was living was Sycamore House. Family confirm the "School House" in Kexby was one and the same building as "Sycamore House" (as it became known, a large mature sycamore tree having grown near the Gate). Latterly, however, its name has reverted to The Old School House (and another, far more modern property, around the corner, has been given the name, "Sycamore House."

Sarah Ellen Hare died in 1941 aged 78 years. ^[20]

She was buried on 13 February 1941 at Kexby. The burial register recorded her last abode as Sycamore House, Kexby (as pictured). ^[21]

From the 1941 Index of Wills and Administrations – HARE Sarah Ellen of Sycamore House Kexby Yorkshire widow died 9 February 1941 Administration York 19 July to Charles Hare and Herbert Edward Hare brickworks managers. Effects £281 15s. 9d. ^[22]

A photograph of Charles' and Sarah's gravestone can be viewed here - https://www.yorkshirecdbooks.com/Genuki/Kexby/Hare0079.jpg

St. Paul's Church, Kexby has now closed, and became a private dwelling. The Church Yard is still open to the public. The gravestones of Charles Albert and Sarah Ellen's, Mary and Eva's, and Herbert and Doris's stand in the corner nearest the Church entrance; Albert's is further in, as is that of Charles Albert's brother Sydney together with Sydney's wife Annie Elizabeth.

For information on the conversion of the church to a dwelling please see - https://media.onthemarket.com/properties/3142363/doc_1_1.pdf
And for photograph's of the church see - https://seearoundbritain.com/venues/deb-st-pauls-church-kexby-now-a-private-residential-property

Of interest the Kexby brickworks in Yorkshire still employed a man who made bricks by hand as recently as 1946. These were to enable repairs to be made to particular buildings in York; so would often require a degree of precision in their shaping and sizing.

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/indexes_search.asp
   GRO Birth Index
   HARE, CHARLES ALBERT Mother's maiden name WILKINSON
   GRO Reference: 1863 J Quarter in GLANFORD BRIGG Volume 07A Page 665
2. ↑ 1871 census RG10/3436 74 Pg 4
3. ↑ 1881 census RG11/3291 52 Pg 18 & 53 Pg 19
4. ↑ GRO Marriage Index - Dec Qtr 1885/Glanford Brigg 7a 1231
   Parish Marriage Register can be viewed at Find My Past - Lincolnshire Marriages
5. ↑ Find My Past - Lincolnshire Baptisms
6. ↑ Find My Past - Yorkshire Baptisms
7. ↑ 1891 census RG12/3897 18 Pg 9
8. ↑ 1901 census - Hare family - RG13/4450 18 Pg 7
9. ↑ 1901 census - Mary Elizabeth - RG13/3108 11 Pg 13
10. ↑ Find My Past - National School Admission Registers & Log-Books 1870-1914
11. ↑ 1911 census - Hare family - RG14PN28461 RD517 SD6 ED3 SN11A
12. ↑ 1911 census - Albert - RG14PN28389 RG78PN1626 RD517 SD2 ED6 SN68
13. ↑ 1911 census - Mary - RG14PN20113 RG78PN1202 RD424 SD3 ED19 SN69
14. ↑ 1921 census Registration District 517 [York], Sub District 5 [Escrick], Enumeration District 11, Schedule No. 14
15. ↑ https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/indexes_search.asp
    GRO Death Index
    HARE, CHARLES ALBERT Age at death 75
    GRO Reference: 1938 J Quarter in HOWDENSHIRE Volume 09D Page 21
16. ↑ Find My Past - Yorkshire Burials
17. ↑ Newspaper is available to view at The British Newspaper Archive or Find My Past - Newspapers and periodicals
18. ↑ https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills
19. ↑ 1939 Register RG101/3192F/005/25 Letter Code: JCEA
20. ↑ https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/indexes_search.asp
    GRO Death Index
    HARE, SARAH ELLEN Age at death 78
    GRO Reference: 1941 M Quarter in HOWDENSHIRE Volume 09D Page 60
21. ↑ Find My Past - Yorkshire Burials
22. ↑ https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills