Charles William Choat (abt. 1860 - 1934)

Born about 1860 in Chelmsford, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Harriet (Collin) Choat — married 1882 in Kensington, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 21 Dec 1934 at about age 74 in Chelmsford, Essex, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Charles's birth was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1860 in the Chelmsford district, Essex. His mother's maiden name was Read.^[1]

In the 1871 census Charles (age 11) was the son of Charles Choat on Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex, England.^[2]

In the 1881 census Charles (age 21), Carpenter, was the unmarried son of Charles Choat in Albion Villas, 1, Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, Essex, England.^[3]

Charles married Hariet Collin and the marriage was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1882 in the Kensington district, Middlesex.^[4]

In the 1891 census Charles (age 31) was the head of household in Moulsham, Chelmsford, Essex, England.^[5]

In the 1901 census Charles (age 41), Builder, was the married head of household at 2 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, Essex, England.^[6]

In the 1911 census Charles (age 51), Builder, was the married head of household at 1 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, Essex, England.^[7]

In the 1921 census Charles (age 61), Builder, was the widowed head of household at 1 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, Essex, England.^[8]

Charles's death (age 74) was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1934 in the Chelmsford district, Essex.^[9]

Obituary and funeral service

DEATH OF MR. CHARLES W. CHOAT The death occurred on Friday morning at his residence in Goldlay Road, Chelmsford, of Mr. Charles William Choat. a well-known builder, who was 74. Mr. Choat, who was a native of Chelmsford, was head of the firm of Messrs. Choat and Son, of Mildmay Road, which was founded by his grandfather in 1840. He was oldest builder and undertaker in Chelmsford, and was held in high esteem. Mr. Choat was twice married, and is survived by his widow, one son and one daughter; the younger son was killed on the Somme in 1917. Choat was a past president and treasurer of Chelmsford and District Master Builders' Association, and for some years a member of the of Referees at the Employment Exchange. He was a life-long attendant at the London Road Congregation Church. By the express wish of the deceased, the funeral was private, and took place at the City of London Crematorium on Monday. After the service, which was conducted the Congregational Chaplain, the ashes were strewn on Garden of Remembrance at Little Ilford Cemetery. The mourners were: Mrs. C. W. widow; Mr. C. Collin Choat, son; Mrs. V. Gramlick, daughter; Mr. F. T. Choat, brother; Miss A. B. Choat, sister; Mr. and Mrs. E. Batstone, stepson and daughter-in-law; Mr. Heath, and Mr. Lobb. In addition to the family wreaths, floral tributes were sent by : Harold and Johnnie; Len and Eileen. Ken and Win; Jack and Annie; Mr. F. Tunbridge and Family; and Mrs. Sutton; Mrs. Willis; Mrs. Coul and Miss Barrel!; Mrs. J. A. Rankin; Mr and Mrs. Wilson and Fred; Mr. and Mrs George Wray; Chas. Polkinghorne; Mr. Heath; Mr. Lobb; the employees, Messrs. Brown and Sons, Ltd.; Chelmsford District Master Builders' Association. ^[10]

Charles died on the 21st of December 1934 in Chelmsford, Essex, England and his estate passed probate on the 25th of February 1935 in London, England to his widow Emily Choat and to his son Charles Collin Choat (1883 - 1946).^[11]

On 24 May 1935 the Chelmsford Chronicle advertised the auction of 15 houses, to be sold by the order of the executors of Charles' will.

By Order of the Exors. under the Will of the late Mr. C. W. Choat. EXCELLENT LOCAL FREEHOLD INVESTMENTS. CHELMSFORD. Close to the centre of the Town, and within easy access of all the important Industrial and other Works in the Borough. MESSRS ALFRED DARBY & CO. Will SELL BY AUCTION, at the CORN EXCHANGE, CHELMSFORD, on FRIDAY, JUNE 7th, 1935, at 4 p.m. in lots. 15 SUBSTANTIALLY BUILT FREEHOLD VILLAS & DWELLING-HOUSES, with Gardens, all of which are well situate, and comprise NO. 7 MILDMAY ROAD; Let to Mr. Frederick Wilson; 1, 2. 3 4 4 THE CHASE, MILDMAY ROAD; Let to Messrs. W. H. Smitherman, F. M. Cawston, E. A. Adams, and J. A. Perry. NOS. 60 4 61 GOLDLAY ROAD; Let Mr. E. W. Baker and Miss E. Barker. NOS. 62, 63, 70, 72. 73, 74. 4 78 MANOR ROAD; Let to Mr. S. W. Tinsley. Mrs. Butler, and Messrs. H. Saltmarsh, T. F. Beckwith. S. W. Beeson, L. H. Hawkes. G. Townsend. and Mrs. L. Newton The various Properties are occupied by good Tenants, and produce Rentals amounting to £587/18/- PER ANNUM. Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be obtained of the Vendors' Solicitors. Messrs. Copland 4 Sons. The Institute, London Road, Chelmsford (Tel. No. 43), and at the Auctioneers, 97 High Street, Chelmsford (Tel. No. 2).^[12]

Children

Charles William Choat (abt 1860 - 1934)

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 23 November 2022)
   Choat, Charles William (Mother's maiden name: Read).
   GRO Reference: 1860 Jan-Feb-Mar in Chelmsford Volume 04A Page 145.
2. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG10; Piece number: 1662; Folio: 216; Page: 20; Schedule: 107
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 23 November 2022)
   Charles W Choat (11) son in household of Charles Choat (37) on Baddow Road in Chelmsford registration district in Essex, England. Born in England.
3. ↑ 1881 Census: "1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG11; Piece number: 1763; Folio: 56; Page: 1; Schedule: 494
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 23 November 2022)
   Charles W Choat (21), unmarried son, Carpenter, in household of Charles Choat (47) in Albion Villas, 1, Mildmay Road in Chelmsford registration district in Essex, England. Born in England.
4. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915"
   England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes. London, England: General Register Office; Volume: 1a; Page: 269
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8913 #5332017 (accessed 23 November 2022)
   Charles William Choat marriage registered Oct-Nov-Dec 1882 in Kensington.
5. ↑ 1891 Census: "1891 England Census"
   The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1386; Folio: 60; Page: 8; GSU roll: 6096496
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6598 #18884864 (accessed 23 November 2022)
   Charles W Choat (31) head of household in Moulsham in Chelmsford registration district in Essex, England. Born in Chelmsford, Essex, England.
6. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG13; Piece number: 1672; Folio: 66; Page: 1; Schedule: 2
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 23 November 2022)
   Charles Wm Choat (41), married, Builder, head of household at 2, Mildmay Road in Chelmsford registration district in Essex, England. Born in England.
7. ↑ 1911 Census: "1911 Census For England & Wales"
   Series: RG14; Piece number: 10055; Schedule: 1
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 23 November 2022)
   Charles William Choat (51), married, Builder, head of household at 1 Mildmay Road Chelmsford in Chelmsford registration district in Essex, England. Born in Chelmsford Essex.
8. ↑ 1921 Census: "1921 Census Of England & Wales"
   Archive: The National Archives; Series: RG 15; Piece number: 08984; District reference: RD 194 RS 2 ED 16, 17, 23
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 23 November 2022)
   Charles William Choat (61), widowed, Builder, head of household at 1 Mildmay Road in Chelmsford registration district in Essex, England. Born in Chelmsford, Essex, England. Employed by Employer.
9. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 23 November 2022)
   Choat, Charles William (Age at death: 74).
   GRO Reference: 1934 Oct-Nov-Dec in Chelmsford Volume 04A Page 657.
10. ↑ Chelmsford Chronicle, 28 December 1934, extracted from British Newspaper archives, 12/5/2018 by Trevor Pickup
11. ↑ Probate: "England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995"
    Principal Probate Registry. Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1904 #380875 (accessed 23 November 2022)
    Charles William Choat probate on 25 Feb 1935 in London, England. Died 21 Dec 1934 in Chelmsford, Essex, England.
12. ↑ Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 24 May 1935 Accessed from the British Newspaper Archive https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000516/19350524/211/0006 accessed by Trevor Pickup on 2 August 2020