Henry George Hawker (1883 - 1930)

Born 13 Nov 1883 in Stoke St Mary, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Sinclair) Hawker — married [date unknown] (to 26 Jul 1913) in Drummoyne, New South Wales, Australia

Died 1930 at about age 46 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Henry was born at Stoke St Mary, Somerset in October 1883 and baptised at the Church of St Mary in Stoke St Mary, Somerset. His birth was registered at Taunton. He is the son of Francis George Hawker, an Army Reservist and Elizabeth Ann Hawker.

Based on the baptism records of Henry and his siblings, between 1885 and 1886, Henry's father left the army and became a general labourer. He changed his name from Francis to Frederick but they remained in Stoke St Mary.

In 1891 Henry is living with his parents and siblings at Ruishton Somerset. His father has again changed his name, this time to Robert and is now working as a foreman at a paper mill. Henry is 7 and a scholar.

The 1901 Census of England places Henry, aged 18, at the Royal Naval Barracks, Keyham Devonport in the Seamen's Barracks, His later military records state he spent fourteen years and six months in the Royal Navy.

He arrived in Sydney on the Orsova on 07 Feb 1911, having boarded in Marseille. He is listed on the Ships Passenger list as a Lieutenant, Royal Navy.

Two years later, Henry married Elizabeth Sinclair in Drummoyne, a suburb of Sydney in July of 1913.

On 16 August 1914 he enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy but then on 10 April 1916, he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force.

He was working as a caretaker at 19 O'Connell-street, city when he cut his hand on jagged glass. He likely developed an infection before the availability of antibiotics and passed away at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney in 1930. He was 47.

Sources

• England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005 MyHeritage.com [online database]. Lehi, UT, USA: MyHeritage (USA) Inc. [1] Henry George Hawker

Country: England; County: Somerset; District: Taunton; Birth date: Oct-Nov-Dec 1883

• Immigration Record: NAA: Passenger arrivals index, 1898 - 1972 Hawker Henry 07 Feb 1911 Sydney ORSOVA from London via Marseille Bar Code: 9870114 [2]
• WWI AIF Service record: NAA: B2455, HAWKER H G [3]
• WWI RAN Service record: NAA: A6770, HAWKER H G [4]
• Marriage Notice: The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954) Mon 28 Jul 1913 Page 2 WEDDING.
• Marriage Registration: NSW BDM 8925/1913 HAWKER, HENRY G and SINCLAIR, ELIZABETH at DRUMMOYNE
• NSW BDM Death Reg. 5386/1930; HAWKER, HENRY G ; Son of FREDERICK G and ELIZABETH A; at SYDNEY
• 1901 Census: 1901 England & Wales Census; MyHeritage.com [online database]. Lehi, UT, USA: MyHeritage (USA) Inc. [5] Henry George Hawker

Year: 1901; Country: England; County: Devonport; Parish: Devonport; Series: RG13; Piece: 2112; Enum. District: 22; Page: 120; Page: 33; Line: 12 Henry George Hawker; Birth: Circa 1883 - Stoke St Mary, Somersetshire; Residence: 1901 - Royal Naval Barracks, Keyham Devonport, Seamen's Barracks, Devonport, Devonport, England

• Death report: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thu 8 May 1930 Page 8 SMALL CUT LEADS TO DEATH.
• Free Reg UK Baptism record, St Mary, Stoke St Mary, Parish Register, Register entry number 590; Henry George Hawker, Son of Francis George Hawker and Elizabeth Ann. [6]
• 1891 England & Wales Census MyHeritage.com [online database]. Lehi, UT, USA: MyHeritage (USA) Inc. Henry Hawker in household of Robert Hawker

Year: 1891; Country: England; County: Somersetshire; Location: Ruishton, Ruishton; Series: RG12; Piece: 1876; Enum. District: 10; Page: 84; Page: 11; Line: 26 [7]