Dr
John
Rees
Croker
Born in Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Ancestors 
Son of William Croker CB
and Elizabeth Stokes
Brother of
Edward Croker, Harriett Elizabeth Isabella Croker, William Croker, Emma Croker and Emily Croker
Husband of
Susan Eleanor (Curteis) Croker
— married
1 Aug 1850 in St Luke's Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom
Descendants 
Father of
John Arthur (Croker) Curtis, Lucy Emma Croker, Mary Emily Croker, Edward Molesworth Croker, Harry Bell Croker, William David Croker and Alice Eleanor (Croker) Curteis
Died
at age 62
in Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
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| Created 26 Mar 2019
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Contents |
Biography
John Croker was born in India
John was born in 1832 in India.
John, son of William Croker and Elizabeth, was baptised on 13 December 1821 in Fort William, West Bengal, India.[1]
India Office Family History Search > Search Results > Record details:
- John Rees CROKER
- Baptism
- 13 Dec 1821
- Ft. William
- Parents: William, Maj., asst. Adj-General H.M. Forces; Elizabeth
- Notes: Transcribed by: British Library; India Office Records Reference: N/1/11 f.663; Presidency: Bengal
John's marriage to Susan Eleanor Curtis was registered in the Jul-Aug-Sep quarter of 1850 in the Chelsea district.[2]
John's marriage to Susan Eleanor Curtis, daughter of Rev Edward Curtis, in August 1850 was reported in a Norwich newspaper in Norfolk, England.[3]
Military
Captain in Indian Army.
Occupation
Doctor with qualifications of MD LSA MRCS.
1861 English Census [4]
In the 1871 census John (age 50), General Practitioner, was the married head of household in Leigh, Worcestershire, England.[5]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| John Rees Croker | Head | Married | M | 50 | General Practitioner | Fort William Calcutta, East Indies |
| Susan Eleanor Croker | Wife | Married | F | 45 | Rayleigh, Essex | |
| John Arthur Croker | Son | M | 19 | Poona Bombay, East Indies | ||
| Lucy Emma Croker | Daughter | F | 16 | Poona Bombay, East Indies | ||
| Mary Emily Croker | Daughter | F | 15 | London, Middlesex | ||
| Edward M Croker | Son | M | 13 | London, Middlesex | ||
| Harry Bell Croker | Son | M | 11 | London, Middlesex | ||
| William David Croker | Son | M | 8 | London, Middlesex | ||
| Alice Eleanor Croker | Daughter | F | 5 | Leigh, Worcestershire |
In the 1881 census John (age 60), Surgeon, was the married head of household on Main Road, Leigh, Worcestershire, England.[6]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| John R Croker | Head | Married | M | 60 | Surgeon & C | Calcutta E I |
| Susan E Croker | Wife | Married | F | 55 | Rayleigh, Essex, England | |
| Mary E Croker | Daughter | Unmarried | F | 25 | London, London, Middlesex, England | |
| Harry B Croker | Son | Unmarried | M | 21 | London, London, Middlesex, England | |
| William C Croker | Son | Unmarried | M | 17 | London, London, Middlesex, England | |
| Alice E Croker | Daughter | Unmarried | F | 15 | M.Link, Worcestershire, England |
Died in his surgery near Bedford House, Upton Upon Severn.
John died on 12 July 1883 and their estate passed probate on 30 November 1883 in Worcestershire, England.[7]
John's death (age 62) was registered in the Jul-Aug-Sep quarter of 1883 in the Upton On Severn district.[8]
Sources
- ↑
Baptism:
"India Births and Baptisms, 1786-1947"
citing Digital film/folder number: 005136987; FHL microfilm: 498611; Record number: 2286; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: FG3C-Q8Y (accessed 24 September 2023)
John Rees Croker baptism on 13 Dec 1821, son of William Croker & Elizabeth, in Fort William, West Bengal, India. - ↑
Marriage Registration:
"England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
citing 1850, quarter 3, vol. 3, p. 46, Chelsea, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England
FamilySearch Record: 2C4Y-TF1 (accessed 24 September 2023)
John Rees Croker marriage registered Jul-Aug-Sep 1850 in Chelsea. - ↑
Marriage:
"British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices"
citing Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, 17 Aug 1850, The British Newspaper Archive, Ireland; FHL microfilm
FamilySearch Record: QPC2-Q8RR (accessed 24 September 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSW5-SS6N-B Image number 00865
J R Croker, Lieut marriage to Susan Eleanor in Aug 1850 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. - ↑ 1861 England Census Middlesex Islington St Mary Islington East District 10
- ↑
1871 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1871"
citing The National Archives of the UK
FamilySearch Record: V5Y2-DK3 (accessed 24 September 2023)
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John Rees Croker (50), married, General Practitioner, head of household in Leigh, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom. Born in Fort William Calcutta, East Indies. - ↑
1881 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1881"
citing p. 52, Piece/Folio 2911/68, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,828
FamilySearch Record: Q27F-P47V (accessed 24 September 2023)
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John R Crocken (60), married, Surgeon & C, head of household in Leigh in Martley registration district in Worcestershire, England. Born in Calcutta E I. - ↑
Probate:
"England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957"
citing Probate, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm
FamilySearch Record: 6FL9-GMKX (accessed 24 September 2023)
John Rees Croker probate on 30 Nov 1883 in Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom. Died 12 Jul 1883. - ↑
Death Registration:
"England & Wales General Register Office"
GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 24 September 2023)
Croker, John Rees (Age at death: 62).
GRO Reference: 1883 Jul-Aug-Sep in Upton On Severn Volume 06C Page 163.
- Info from Forbes Family History Group.
- India Birth Ref
- English Marriage Cert Sept Qtr Vol 3 p46 Chelsea (Copy held by K Shepherd)
- English Death Cert Sep Quarter Vol 06c p163 (Extract held by K Shepherd)
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It may be possible to confirm family relationships with John by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with John:
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with John by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with John:
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~6.25%
Karon (Curtis) Shepherd
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There are also duplicate profiles for his son, Edward Molesworth Croker - Croker-665 and Croker-764
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Croker-666 and Croker-622 appear to represent the same person because: Correct person
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Karon (Curtis) Shepherd
Croker-764 and Croker-666 appear to represent the same person because: Same Person
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Croker-764 and Croker-666 do not represent the same person because: wrong person
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