Edward Francis Clarke (abt. 1812 - 1898)

Born about 1812 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Julia Courtnay (Daniel) Clarke — married 1860 in Kensington , London, England

Descendants

Died 24 Feb 1898 at about age 86 in St Peter in Thanet, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Biography

Edward Francis Clarke was born about 1812 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

In 1851 Edward Clarke (age 36, Lieut R N Coast Guard) lived in St Peters, Isle of Thanet, Kent.^[1]

Edward Francis Clarke married Julia Courtnay Daniel in 1860. The marriage was registered in Kensington, London in the first quarter of the year.^[2]

Edward and Julia had three children: Helen Louisa (Clarke) Wood (1862-1947), Ada Constance (Clarke) Morgan (1864-1936), and Henry James Langford Clarke (1866-1944).

In 1861 Edward F Clarke (age 48, Lieut Royal N) lived at Kingsgate Road in St Peter with his wife Julia C (30) and servant Emma Linis (22, Housemaid).^[3]

In 1871 Edward F Clarke (age 57, Retired Commander Royal Navy) lived at 1 Kings Gate in Thanet with his wife Julia C (39) and three children: Helen L (8), Ada C (6), and Henry J L (5), as well as two servants: Rebecca Fisher (40, Nurse) and Harriet Wren (28, Cook).^[4]

In 1881 Edward F Clarke (age 67, Commander Royal Navy) lived in St Peter with his wife Julia E (49), daughter Helen L (18), and two servants: Fanny Rolfe (21, Cook) and Caroline Saunders (24).^[5] His son Henry J L (15, Naval Cadet) was abroad with the Navy, and daughter Ada (16, Scholar) was at boarding school in Sussex.

In 1891 Edward F Clarke (age 78, Retired Commander Royal Navy) lived at St Peters Road in St Peters with his wife Julia C (77[59]), daughter Ada C (25), and two servants: Frederick Gretton (28, Butler & Domestic Servant) and Alice Gretton (22, Cook Domestic).^[6]

Edward F Clarke passed away on 24 Feb 1898, aged 86 years. His death was registered in Thanet in the first quarter of the year.^[7] "CLARKE Edward Francis of Chedworth St. Peter's Kent captain in the Royal Navy died 24 February 1898 Probate London 24 March to Julia Courtenay Clarke widow Effects £949 15s. 3d."^[8] He was buried at St Peter in Thanet on 28 Feb 1898.^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGLG-3XV : 9 November 2017), Edward Clarke, St Peters, Kent, England; citing St Peters, Kent, England, p. 15, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
2. ↑ "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:26WJ-BLR : 13 December 2014), Edward Francis Clarke, 1860; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1860, quarter 1, vol. 1A, p. ?, Kensington, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
3. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M755-K3X : 13 December 2017), Edward F Clarke, St Peter, Kent, England; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. [occupation from FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/cgi/search.pl) - searched 1861 for Edward F Clarke]
4. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VF6B-FLG : 11 December 2017), Edward F Clarke, 1871.
5. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27W-2WW1 : 11 December 2017), Edward F Clarke, St Peter, Kent, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 54, Piece/Folio 991/107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,450.
6. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q23G-3PZ : 11 December 2017), Edward F Clarke, St Peters, Kent, England; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Kent county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
7. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2JYX-8W4 : 31 December 2014), Edward Francis Clarke, 1898; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Thanet, Kent, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
8. ↑ "UK Wills & Probate, 1858-1996" (https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills) Clarke, 1898.
9. ↑ "England, Kent, Canterbury Parish Registers, 1538-1986," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGNL-J164 : 13 March 2018), Edward Francis Clarke, 28 Feb 1898; from " Kent, Canterbury Archdeaconry Parish Registers Browse, 1538-1913," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d); citing Burial, St Peter in Thanet, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Citing Canterbury Cathedral Archives, England.