Charles
James Sortain
Hancock
Born in Bath, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Emily Frances (Dale) Hancock
— married
23 Sep 1876 (to 1923) in Saint George Hanover Square, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
Descendants 
Died
at about age 70
in Leytonstone, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Profile last modified
| Created 16 Apr 2024
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Biography
Charles was born in 1853. He was the son of Henry Hancock and Sarah Mary Hulbert. Charles's birth was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1853 in the Bath district.[1]
In the 1861 census, Charles (age 7), Scholar, was the son of Henry Hancock in Weston, Somerset, England.[2]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Henry Hancock | Head | Widowed | M | 40 | Upholsterer & Cabinet Maker 6 Men Employing T### | Burnham, Somerset |
| Sarah Hancock | Wife | Widowed | F | 41 | Bath, Somerset | |
| Henry Hancock | Son | M | 13 | Scholar | Bath, Somerset | |
| Fredk Hancock | Son | M | 11 | Scholar | Bath, Somerset | |
| Edwin Hancock | Son | M | 9 | Scholar | Bath, Somerset | |
| Charles Hancock | Son | M | 7 | Scholar | Bath, Somerset | |
| Arthur Hancock | Son | M | 6 | Scholar | Bath, Somerset | |
| Annie Hancock | Daughter | F | 5 | Scholar | Bath, Somerset | |
| Alfred Hancock | Son | M | 2 | Bath, Somerset | ||
| Emily Hampton | Governess | Unmarried | F | 19 | Governess | Chillerton Gloucester |
| Harriet Tannor | Houseservant | Unmarried | F | 29 | Servant | Corsham, Wiltshire |
| Martha Shead | Cook | Unmarried | F | 30 | Servant | Bath, Somerset |
| Maria Havard | Nurse | Unmarried | F | 16 | Servant | Bath, Somerset |
In the 1871 census, Charles (age 17), Medical Student, was the son of Henry Hancock in Weston, Somerset, England.[3]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Henry Hancock | Head | Married | M | 50 | Retired Estate Agent | Burnham, Somerset |
| Sarah S Hancock | Wife | Married | F | 51 | Bath, Somerset | |
| Henry J Hancock | Son | M | 23 | Clothier | Bath, Somerset | |
| Frederick S Hancock | Son | M | 21 | Clerk | Bath, Somerset | |
| Edwin S Hancock | Son | M | 19 | Agricultural Pupil | Bath, Somerset | |
| Charles J Hancock | Son | M | 17 | Medical Student | Bath, Somerset | |
| Arthur H Hancock | Son | M | 16 | Scholar | Bath, Somerset | |
| Anne M Hancock | Daughter | F | 14 | Scholar | Bath, Somerset | |
| Alfred A Hancock | Son | M | 12 | Scholar | Bath, Somerset | |
| Harriet Tanner | Servant | F | 40 | Housemaid | Corsham, Wiltshire | |
| Martha Sparing | Servant | F | 19 | Parlour Maid | Lympsham, Somerset | |
| Margaret Chivers | Servant | F | 20 | Cook | Bath, Somerset |
Charles married Emily Frances Dale on 23 September 1876 at St George Hanover Square, London, England. Charles's marriage was registered in the Jul-Aug-Sep quarter of 1876 in the St. George Hanover Square district.[4] They had 5 children:
- Charles Earlham Sortain-Hancock 1872–1958
- Henry Gordon Sortain-Hancock 1878–1879 died in infancy
- Patrick Sortain-Hancock 1883–1940 Emigrated to Canada, married Lillian Marrie, son Sidney
- Gwendolyn Mary Sortain-Hancock 1885– m.(1) Capt Arthur Irwin Dawes; (2) Reginald Horace Farnfield, son Anthony
- Bijou Sortain-Hancock 1888– m. Archibald Pechey
From at least 1878-1888 the family lived in India. Charles was a Surgeon Major in the Indian Medial Service.
Charles's son Henry Gordon Hancock was baptised on 24 November 1878 in Bengal, India.[5]
Charles's daughter Bijou Sortain Hancock was baptised on 29 September 1889 in Bengal, India.[6]
In the 1901 census, Charles (age 47), Docter of Medicine & C, was the married head of household in Leyton, Essex, England.[7]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Charles Hancock | Head | Married | M | 47 | Docter of Medicine & C | Bath, Somersetshire |
| Emily Hancock | Wife | Married | F | 47 | London, London | |
| Mary Hancock | Daughter | Single | F | 16 | Assam B Subject India | |
| Byron Hancock | Daughter | Single | F | 12 | Assam B Subject India | |
| Blanche West | Servant | Single | F | 23 | Housemaid Domestic | Hackney, London |
| Emma Row | Servant | Single | F | 34 | G'n & Cook (Domestic) | Midhurst, Sussex |
Charles's daughter Bijon Sortain Hancock married Archibald Thomas Pechey on 22 April 1908 in Leyton, Essex, England.[8]
Charles's daughter Gwendoline Mary Sotaine Hancock married Arthur Irwin Dawes on 8 October 1908 in Bengal, India.[9]
In the 1911 census, Charles (age 58), Surgeon Major Physician, was the married head of household in Leyton, Essex, England.[10]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Charles James Gortam Hancock | Head | Married | M | 58 | Surgeon Major Physician | Bath, Somersetshire |
| Emily Francis Hancock | Wife | Married | F | 58 | London Northampton, London | |
| Gwendolyn Mary Gortam Daves | Daughter | Married | F | 25 | Debroogham | |
| Bijon Gortam Peckey | Daughter | Married | F | 22 | Debroogham | |
| Archibald Thomas Peckey | Son-in-law | Married | M | 34 | Corn Mechant and Journalist | Leytonstone, Essex |
| Phyllis Nan Gortram Peckey | Granddaughter | Single | F | 2 | Leytonstone, Essex | |
| Baby Peckey | Grandson | Single | M | 0 | Leytonstone, Essex | |
| Miriam Wood | Nurse | Single | F | 33 | Profesional at Sick Nurse Midwife | Hereford Cradley, Herefordshire |
| Ellen Lanarks | Servant | Single | F | 25 | Domestic Cook General | Cambridge Stitchworth, Cambridgeshire |
| Sarah Ana Williams | Nurse | Single | F | 31 | Domestic | Dubige Cafo, Denbighshire |
Charles died on 8 May 1923 and his estate passed probate on 29 June 1923 in Essex, England.[11]
Sources
- ↑
Birth Registration:
"England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008"
citing Birth Registration, Bath, Somerset, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England
FamilySearch Record: 2N4W-K7N (accessed 16 April 2024)
Charles James Hancock birth registered Apr-May-Jun 1853 in Bath. - ↑
1861 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1861"
citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG09; Piece/Folio: 1696 / 26; Page: 3; Line: 10
FamilySearch Record: M7J9-7R3 (accessed 16 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQZ-NHVX-5
Charles Hancock (7) son, Scholar, in household of Henry Hancock (40) in Weston, Somerset, England, United Kingdom. Born in Bath, Somerset. - ↑
1871 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1871"
citing The National Archives of the UK
FamilySearch Record: VFVM-4GP (accessed 16 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 939K-GTS8-XC
Charles J Hancock (17) son, Medical Student, in household of Henry Hancock (50) in Weston, Somerset, England, United Kingdom. Born in Bath, Somerset. - ↑
Marriage Registration:
"England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
citing 1876, quarter 3, vol. 1A, p. 631, St. George Hanover Square, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England
FamilySearch Record: 2DPP-1BQ (accessed 16 April 2024)
Charles James Hancock marriage registered Jul-Aug-Sep 1876 in St. George Hanover Square. - ↑
Baptism of son Henry Gordon Hancock:
"India Births and Baptisms, 1786-1947"
citing Digital film/folder number: 005137396; FHL microfilm: 510858
FamilySearch Record: FGDJ-BTG (accessed 16 April 2024)
Charles James Hancock's son Henry Gordon Hancock baptism on 24 Nov 1878 in Bengal, India. - ↑
Baptism of daughter Bijou Sortain Hancock:
"India Births and Baptisms, 1786-1947"
citing Digital film/folder number: 005137427; FHL microfilm: 510889; Record number: 257; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: FGQJ-KY9 (accessed 16 April 2024)
Charles James Hancock's daughter Bijou Sortain Hancock baptism on 29 Sep 1889 in Bengal, India. - ↑
1901 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1901"
citing North Leyton subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
FamilySearch Record: X9JC-6V2 (accessed 16 April 2024)
Charles Hancock (47), married, Docter of Medicine & C, head of household in Leyton in West Ham registration district in Essex, England. Born in Bath, Somersetshire. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Bijon Sortain Hancock:
"England Marriages, 1538–1973"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007561015; FHL microfilm: 1564164; Record number: 1693077
FamilySearch Record: NFNN-5HG (accessed 16 April 2024)
Charles James Sortain Hancock's daughter Bijon Sortain Hancock marriage to Archibald Thomas Pechey on 22 Apr 1908 in Leyton, Essex, England, United Kingdom. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Gwendoline Mary Sotaine Hancock:
"India Marriages, 1792-1948"
citing Digital film/folder number: 005141946; FHL microfilm: 528121; Record number: 213; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: FGJN-K42 (accessed 16 April 2024)
Charles James Sotaine Hancock's daughter Gwendoline Mary Sotaine Hancock marriage to Arthur Irwin Dawes on 8 Oct 1908 in Bengal, India. - ↑
1911 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1911"
citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
FamilySearch Record: XWFX-RBN (accessed 16 April 2024)
Charles James Gortam Hancock (58), married, Surgeon Major Physician, head of household in Leyton in West Ham registration district in Essex, England. Born in Bath, Somersetshire. - ↑
Probate:
"England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007706197_002_M9C1-5VG; Image number: 23
FamilySearch Record: QPLZ-3W8G (accessed 16 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9Y1-D7ZG-T
Charles James Sortani Hancock probate on 29 Jun 1923 in Essex, England, United Kingdom. Died 8 May 1923.
Research Notes
LNAB as Hancock rather than Sortain-Hancock, which looks suspiciously like an affectation.
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