Thomas Hendy was born in 1840 in Walcot, Somerset, England, United Kingdom.[1] Thomas, child of John Hendy & Elizabeth Biggs, was baptised on 21 June 1840 in Walcot St Swithin, Somerset, England.[2]
In the 1841 census Thos (age 1) was living with his parents & siblings in Walcot, Somerset, England.[3]
6 Jun 1841: Walcot, Somerset
Name
Sex
Age
Occupation
Birth Place
John Hendy
M
30
Somerset
Elizabeth Hendy
F
25
Somerset
Louisa Hendy
F
8
Somerset
Henry Hendy
M
6
Somerset
Caroline Hendy
F
5
Somerset
Matilda Hendy
F
3
Somerset
Thos Hendy
M
1
Somerset
In the 1851 census Thomas (age 11) was the son of John Hindley in Walcot, Somerset, England. He was a scholar and his father was a plasterer.[4]
30 Mar 1851: Walcot, Somerset
Name
Relation
Status
Sex
Age
Occupation
Birth Place
John Hindley
Head
Married
M
40
Plasterer
Bath, Somerset
Elizabeth Hindley
Wife
Married
F
39
Laundress
St James'S, Middlesex
Louisa Hindley
Daughter
Unmarried
F
18
Laundress
Bath, Somerset
Henry Hindley
Son
Unmarried
M
16
Plasters Labourer
Bath, Somerset
Matilda Hindley
Daughter
Unmarried
F
13
House Servant
Bath, Somerset
Thomas Hindley
Son
Unmarried
M
11
Scholar
Bath, Somerset
Elizabeth Hindley
Daughter
Unmarried
F
8
Scholar
Bath, Somerset
Martha Hindley
Daughter
Unmarried
F
6
Scholar
Bath, Somerset
Ellen Hindley
Daughter
Unmarried
F
4
Bath, Somerset
Charlote Hendy
Daughter
Unmarried
F
2
Bath, Somerset
Fredrick Hendy
Son
Unmarried
M
1
Bath, Somerset
In the 1861 census Thomas (age 20) was recorded as unmarried ordinary seaman in the Royal Navy. He was serving in ports abroad.[5]
7 Apr 1861: Royal Navy At Sea And In Ports Abroad
Name
Relation
Status
Sex
Age
Occupation
Birth Place
Thomas Hendy
Unmarried
M
20
Ordinary
Bath, Somerset
In the 1881 census Thomas (age 40) was recorded as unmarried in Royal Navy At Sea, Ships And Overseas Establishments. He was a cook.[6]
3 Apr 1881: Royal Navy At Sea, Ships And Overseas Establishments
Name
Relation
Status
Sex
Age
Occupation
Birth Place
Thomas Hendy
Unmarried
M
40
Sh Cook
Bath, Somersetshire, England
Thomas married sometime after 1881 and was widowed before 1891, although no records have been located for his marriage.
In the 1891 census Thomas (age 50) was the widowed head of household in Portsea, Hampshire, England. He was a Laborer.[7]
5 Apr 1891: Portsea, Hampshire
Name
Relation
Status
Sex
Age
Occupation
Birth Place
Thomas Hendy
Head
Widowed
M
50
Laborer
Somersetshire
Thomas (age 50), child of John Hendy, married Caroline Thompson (nee Moody) (age 44, widow, daughter of John Moody) on 6 January 1892 at St Mary's Church, Portsea, Hampshire, England.[8][9]
Thomas (age 59) died on May 23, 1900 in Fratton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. He was was buried on 26 May 1900 in Kingston Cemetery, Portsea.[10][11][12] His estate passed probate on 18 August 1900 in London.[13]
HENDY Thomas of Claremont-house Walmer-road Fratton Hants labourer and naval-pensioner died 23 May 1900 Probate London 18 August 1900 to Caroline Hendy widow Effects £276 16s.
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: 2NS5-Q2P (accessed 1 February 2024)
Thomas Hendy birth registered Apr-May-Jun 1840 in Bath.
↑Baptism:
"Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1914"
Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Reference Number: D\P\wal.sw/2/1/34 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60857 #2637377 (accessed 1 February 2024)
Thomas Hendy baptism on 21 Jun 1840, child of John Hendy & Elizabeth Hendy, in Walcot St Swithin, Somerset, England.
↑1841 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1841"
citing The National Archives of the UK Class: HO107; Piece/Folio: 970/47; Page: 8; Line: 19
FamilySearch Record: MQ1Z-WFP (accessed 1 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3H-NWX8
Thos Hendy (1) in Walcot, Somerset, England, United Kingdom. Born in Somerset.
↑1851 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1851"
citing The National Archives of the UK Class: HO107; Piece/Folio: 1942 / 608; Page: 12; Line: 11
FamilySearch Record: SGBY-V3L (accessed 1 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQ7-6SSM-F
Thomas Hindley (11), unmarried son, Scholar, in household of John Hindley (40) in Walcot, Somerset, England. Born in Bath, Somerset.
↑1861 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1861"
citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG09; Piece/Folio: 4441 / 60; Page: 24; Line: 20
FamilySearch Record: M7Y9-G1Q (accessed 1 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQZ-53Y8-D
Thomas Hendy (20), unmarried, Ordinary, in Royal Navy At Sea And In Ports Abroad. Born in Bath, Somerset.
↑1881 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1881"
citing p. 5, Piece/Folio 5634/86, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,534
FamilySearch Record: Q2WS-TQBX (accessed 1 February 2024) FindMyPast Image
Thomas Hendy (40), unmarried, Sh Cook, in Royal Navy At Sea, Ships And Overseas Establishments. Born in Bath, Somersetshire, England.
↑1891 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1891"
citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG12; Piece/Folio: 867/ 69; Page: 11; Line: 29
FamilySearch Record: 43KJ-3W2 (accessed 1 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQQ-J35N-2
Thomas Hendy (50), widowed, Laborer, head of household in Portsea, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. Born in Somersetshire, England.
↑Marriage:
"England, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Marriages, 1537-1930"
citing Page: 80; Affiliate Name: Portsmouth History Centre; Digital film/folder number: 103772541; Image number: 82
FamilySearch Record: 6NXF-31C4 (accessed 1 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS28-RS2S-1
Thomas Hendy (50) marriage to Caroline Thompson (44) on 6 Jan 1892 at St Mary's Church, Portsea, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.
↑Marriage:
"England, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Marriages, 1537-1930"
citing Page: 80; Affiliate Name: Portsmouth History Centre; Digital film/folder number: 103772541; Image number: 82
FamilySearch Record: 6NXF-QZC5 (accessed 1 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS28-RS2S-1
Thomas Hendy (50) marriage to Caroline Thompson (44) on 6 Jan 1892 at St Mary's Church, Portsea, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.
↑Burial:
"England, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Cemetery Records, 1881-1918"
citing Page: 347; Affiliate Name: Portsmouth History Centre; Digital film/folder number: 105363421; Image number: 349
FamilySearch Record: 6JHZ-Y9GW (accessed 1 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C3MX-795L-P
Thomas Hendy burial (died age 59) on 26 May 1900 in Kingston Cemetery, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.
↑Death Registration:
"England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"
citing Death, Portsea Island, Hampshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England
FamilySearch Record: 2J5B-K7C (accessed 1 February 2024)
Thomas Hendy death registered Apr-May-Jun 1900 in Portsea Island (age 59).
↑Burial:
"England, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Burials, 1538-1926"
citing Page: 65; Affiliate Name: Portsmouth History Centre; Digital film/folder number: 103772307; Image number: 67
FamilySearch Record: 6NFM-ZFXD (accessed 1 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS28-53R2-8
Thomas Hendy burial (died in 1900 at age 59) on 26 May 1900 at St Mary's Church, Portsea, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.
↑Probate:
"England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007705013_001_M9Z9-WJW; FHL microfilm: 000251379; Image number: 75
FamilySearch Record: QPLH-QYWB (accessed 1 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9YY-FWN6-X
Thomas Hendy probate on 18 Aug 1900 in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. Died 23 May 1900.
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