Henry Farmer (1857 - abt. 1938)

Born 3 Mar 1857 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Priscilla (Haden) Farmer — married 8 Feb 1887 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England

Descendants

Died about 1938 at about age 80 in Los Angeles, California, United States of America [uncertain]

Biography

Harry Farmer was born in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.

Harry Farmer migrated from United Kingdom to United States.

Harry Farmer was born about 1857 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England. He was the son of George Farmer and Ann Barrett.^[1]

His siblings were...

1. Charles Edward Farmer, 1855
2. Female Farmer, 1858-1858 (possibly named Fanny)
3. Elizabeth Farmer, 1860-1862
4. Kate Alice Farmer, 1861
5. Emma Farmer, 1863-1865

In the 1861 census Harry (age 4) was the son of George Fanner in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^[2]

In the 1871 census Henry (age 14) was the son of George Farmer in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^[3]

In the 1881 census Henry (age 23), Cort...tion Maker, was the son of Ann Farmer at 36 Essex St, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^[4]

Harry married Priscilla Haden (1869 - 1942) on 8 Feb 1887 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^[5]

Their children were...

1. Priscilla Clara's birth was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1887 in the Birmingham district.^[6]
2. William Henry's birth was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1889 in the Birmingham district.^[7]
3. Horace Edward's birth was registered in the Jul-Aug-Sep quarter of 1890 in the Birmingham district.^[8]
4. Frank's birth was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1892 in the Birmingham district.^[9]
5. Rose Ellen's (1893 - 1988)birth was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1894 in the Birmingham district.^[10]
6. Doris's birth was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1895 in the Birmingham district.^[11]
7. Edward John's birth was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1898 in the Birmingham district.^[12]
8. William's birth was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1899 in the Birmingham district.^[13]
9. Violet, born around 1900 was found in the 1901 Census as a 1 year old daughter.^[14]
10. Gladys Joan's birth was registered in the Jul-Aug-Sep quarter of 1901 in the Birmingham district.^[15]
11. Florence Farmer, born in 1904 is found in the 1910 census^[16]
12. Albert Victor was born in 1907.^[17]

In the 1891 census Harry (age 34), hair dresser, was in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^[18]

Harry arrived on the ship Saxonia on 11 January 1901 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States having departed from Liverpool England and Queenstown Ireland, England and Queenstown Ireland. ^[19][20]

In the 1910 census Harry (age 50), Polisher, was the married head of household in Pawtucket Ward 4, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.^[16]

In the 1920 census Harry (age 62), Barber, was the married head of household in Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California.^[21]

In the 1930 census, His wife, Priscilla (age 61), was the married head of household in Cumerford Street, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Unsure where Harry was at this time, he hasn't been found in this census record.^[22] By 1940. she is listed as a widow.^[23] They may have separated, because a death record found in California in 1938 may suggest, Harry stayed in California when Priscilla returned to Rhode Island.^[24] The age at death is off on this record, so it is not certain it is him, but if his family wasn't with him, a stranger could have given the information.

Sources

1. ↑ "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 21 April 2022)
   Farmer, Henry (Mother's maiden name: Barrett).
   GRO Reference: 1857 Jul-Aug-Sep in Aston Volume 06D Page 219.
2. ↑ "1861 England Census"
   Class: RG 9; Piece: 2134; Folio: 66; Page: 17; GSU roll: 542923
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record uki1861 #20938459 (accessed 21 April 2022)
   Harry Fanner (4) son in household of George Fanner (28) in Birmingham registration district. Born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
3. ↑ "1871 England Census"
   The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3097; Folio: 70; Page: 29; GSU roll: 839569
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7619 #2863055 (accessed 21 April 2022)
   Henry Farmer (14) son in household of George Farmer (36) in Birmingham registration district. Born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
4. ↑ "1881 England Census"
   Class: RG11; Piece: 2973; Folio: 56; Page: 13; GSU roll: 1341711
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7572 #22301673 (accessed 21 April 2022)
   Henry Farmer (23) son, Cort...tion Maker, in household of Ann Farmer (47) at 36 Essex St in Birmingham registration district. Born in Birmingham.
5. ↑ "England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915"
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8913 #9470858 (accessed 20 April 2022)
   Harry Farmer marriage Jan-Feb-Mar 1887 in Birmingham volume 6d page 44.
6. ↑ "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 21 April 2022)
   Farmer, Priscilla Clara (Mother's maiden name: Haden).
   GRO Reference: 1887 Apr-May-Jun in Birmingham Volume 06D Page 192.
7. ↑ "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 21 April 2022)
   Farmer, William Henry (Mother's maiden name: Haden).
   GRO Reference: 1889 Jan-Feb-Mar in Birmingham Volume 06D Page 200.
8. ↑ "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 21 April 2022)
   Farmer, Horace Edward (Mother's maiden name: Haden).
   GRO Reference: 1890 Jul-Aug-Sep in Birmingham Volume 06D Page 157.
9. ↑ "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 21 April 2022)
   Farmer, Frank (Mother's maiden name: Haden).
   GRO Reference: 1892 Apr-May-Jun in Birmingham Volume 06D Page 173.
10. ↑ "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 21 April 2022)
    Farmer, Rose Ellen (Mother's maiden name: Haden).
    GRO Reference: 1894 Jan-Feb-Mar in Birmingham Volume 06D Page 170.
11. ↑ "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 21 April 2022)
    Farmer, Doris (Mother's maiden name: Haden).
    GRO Reference: 1895 Apr-May-Jun in Birmingham Volume 06D Page 191.
12. ↑ "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 21 April 2022)
    Farmer, Edward John (Mother's maiden name: Haden).
    GRO Reference: 1898 Jan-Feb-Mar in Birmingham Volume 06D Page 196.
13. ↑ "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 21 April 2022)
    Farmer, William (Mother's maiden name: Haden).
    GRO Reference: 1899 Oct-Nov-Dec in Birmingham Volume 06D Page 194.
14. ↑ "1901 England Census"
    Class: RG13; Piece: 2852; Folio: 83; Page: 30
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record uki1901 #16402353 (accessed 21 April 2022)
    Violet Farner (1/12) daughter in household of Priscilla Farner (33) in Birmingham registration district. Born in Birmingham.
15. ↑ "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 21 April 2022)
    Farmer, Gladys Joan (Mother's maiden name: Haden).
    GRO Reference: 1901 Jul-Aug-Sep in Birmingham Volume 06D Page 179.
16. ↑ ^{16.0 16.1} "1910 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1910; Census Place: Pawtucket Ward 4, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: T624_1441; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1375454
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #26245449 (accessed 21 April 2022)
    Harry Farmer (50), married, Polisher, head of household in Pawtucket Ward 4, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Born in England.
17. ↑ "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
    Ancestry Record 60901 #23054292 (accessed 21 April 2022)
    Name: Albert Victor Farmer [Albert V Farmer]; Gender: Male; Race: White; Birth Date: 12 Jun 1907; Birth Place: Limerock, Rhode Island; Death Date: 17 Jun 2003; Father: Harry Farmer; Mother: Priscilla Haden; Notes: Nov 1936: Name listed as ALBERT VICTOR FARMER; 03 Jul 2003: Name listed as ALBERT V FARMER.
18. ↑ "1891 England Census"
    The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 2398; Folio: 98; Page: 28; GSU roll: 6097508
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6598 #10249016 (accessed 20 April 2022)
    Harry Farmer (34) head of household in Birmingham registration district. Born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
19. ↑ "Massachusetts, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963"
    The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1891-1943; NAI Number: 4319742; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: T843; NARA Roll Number: 042
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8745 #679949 (accessed 21 April 2022)
    Name: Harry Farmer; Gender: Male; Age: 42; Birth Date: abt 1859; Departure Place: Liverpool England and Queenstown Ireland, England and Queenstown Ireland; Arrival Date: 11 Jan 1901; Arrival Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Last Residence: Botlon [Bolton]; Ship: Saxonia.
20. ↑ "U.S., Naturalization Records, 1840-1957"
    National Archives and Records Administration (Nara); Washington, D.c.; Naturalization Records of the U.s. District Court For the Southern District of California, Central Division (Los Angeles), 1887-1940; Microfilm Roll: 74; Microfilm Serial: M1524
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1193 #4184883 (accessed 21 April 2022)
    Name: Harry Farmer; Gender: Male; Petition Age: 62; Record Type: Petition; Birth Date: 3 Mar 1857; Birth Place: England; Arrival Date: 1901; Residence Place: California; Petition Date: 5 Jan 1920; Petition Place: California, USA; Spouse: Priscilla Farmer; Child: Priscilla Farmer Harry Farmer Horace Farmer Frank Farmer Rose Farmer Doris Farmer John Farmer William Farmer; Court: District Court.
21. ↑ "1920 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1920; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_111; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 309
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #610984 (accessed 21 April 2022)
    Harry Farmer (62), married, Barber, head of household in Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California. Born in England.
22. ↑ "1930 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1930; Census Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 2341914
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #1496032 (accessed 21 April 2022)
    Priscilla Farmer (61), married head of household in Cumerford Street, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Born in England.
23. ↑ "1940 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1940; Census Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: m-t0627-03778; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 6-162
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #110469824 (accessed 21 April 2022)
    Priscilla Farmer (74), widowed head of household in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island. Born in England.
24. ↑ "California, U.S., Death Index, 1905-1939"
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 5187 #4832 (accessed 21 April 2022)
    Harry Farmer death 15 Jun 1938 (age 91) in Los Angeles, California, USA.