George Hardy (abt. 1822 - bef. 1880)

Born about 1822 in Furneux Pelham, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Fanny (Knight) Hardy — married 10 Oct 1844 in Furneux Pelham, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Sarah (Saville) Hardy — married 8 Jun 1852 in Arkesden, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Died before 25 Nov 1880 before about age 58 in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom [uncertain]

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Biography

George Hardy was born in Hertfordshire, England.

Birth

George HARDY was born in about 1822 in Furneux Pelham, Hertfordshire, England ^[1]. He was the son of John HARDY and Nancy or Ann KING.

Teenage Years

In 1841, George lived with his parents, John and Ann HARDY, and his brother, James HARDY, 16. John, 69, was a farmer and Ann was 48. She was born outside Hertfordshire. ^[2]

Working Life

In 1851, George was a farmer of 13 acres in Upper East End, Furneux Pelham, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire. He employed one man. ^[1] Later, in 1861, he was a beer house keeper. He was still in Upper East End.

First Marriage

On the 10 October 1844, George married Fanny KNIGHT, after banns, at Furneux Pelham. George was a beer shop keeper. He lived in Upper East End. His father, John HARDY, was a farmer. Fanny was a servant. She lived in Lower East End. Her father, James KNIGHT, was a labourer. The couple were single and of full age. The witnesses were William SAVILLE and Louisa HARDY. Fanny signed her name. Everyone else signed with their marks. ^[3] William SAVILLE was probably a relation of George's future wife, Sarah SAVILLE.

Widower

Sadly, Fanny had passed away in 1847. On the night of the 30 March 1851, George lived with his daughter, Emily, 6, and mother. Ann HARDY nee KING, 56, at Upper East End, Furneux Pelham. George was a widower of 29. Ann was a widow and Emily a farmer's daughter. All the family members were born in Furneux Pelham. The family lived next door to the SAVILLE family, including George's future wife, Sarah. Also living next door was James Hardy BASS and his family. ^[1]

Second Marriage

On the 8 June 1852, George married Sarah SAVILL or SAVILLE, in Saint Mary the Virgin, Arkesden, Essex, England. His father was John HARDY. Sarah's father was George SAVILL. ^[4]

Last Years

George passed away in about 1880. His death was registered during the last quarter of that year in Bishops Stortford. His age was 60 years. ^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} 1851, 30 Mar, Census for England and Wales, The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU. Class: H.O. 107; Piece: 1706; Folio: 658b; Page 5, Schedule 14. R.D: Union of Bishops Stortford; S.D: Braughing; Parish: Furneux Pelham; E.D: no. 3B. Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1851%2F4356148%2F01280&parentid=GBC%2F1851%2F0006929385. Viewed 24 October 2021.
2. ↑ 1841 Census for England and Wales, The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU, Class: H.O. 107; Piece: 443; Book: 15; Folio: 18; Page 6.
3. ↑ Parish Register: Marriage, Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies, Furneux Pelham, Saint Mary, Parish Records, Reference: DP/78/1/2: Register of baptisms, marriages and burials (1739-1812), Entry No. 25. Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS%2FHERT%2F004948134%2F00677&parentid=GBPRS%2FM%2F73031206%2F1. Viewed 24 October 2021.
4. ↑ Transcript of baptism record: Essex Record Office; Chelmsford, Essex, England; Essex Church of England Parish Registers. Marriage Register; Service of Church: Registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials; Incumbent; Arkesden, St Mary the Virgin; Parish Records;1838-1985. URL: https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?viewrecord=1&r=5538&db=EssexMarriages&indiv=try&h=92510519. Viewed 24 October 2021.
5. ↑ England and Wales Civil Registration; Death Index 1837-2005, General Register Office (Certificate Services Section, General Register Office, PO Box 2, SOUTHPORT, PR8 2JD). HARDY, George; 60; Bishop Stortford; October-November-December 1880, Volume 03A, Page 197. https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/indexes_search.asp#Results. Viewed 24 October 2021.