Walter
Giles
Hunkin
Born in St Austell, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Ancestors 
Son of Josiah Hunkin
and Betsey Rosevear (Rosevear) Hunkin
Brother of
Elizabeth Austin (Jenkin) Scantlebury [half], Eliza Hunkin, William Jenkins Hunkin and Eliza Hunkin
Husband of
Susan Jane (Beare) Hunkin
— married
Mar 1864 in Mevagissey, Cornwall, England
Husband of
Emma Jane (Oliver) Hunkin
— married
1889 in St Austell, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Descendants 
Father of
Julia Jane Hunkin, Josiah Hunkin, Walter Giles Hunkin, Eliza Hunkin, Philip Hunkin and Emma Hunkin
Died
at age 71
in St Austell, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Profile last modified
| Created 9 Jan 2017
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Contents |
Biography
Walter Hunkin was born in England.
Walter Giles Hunkin was born on 29 Jan 1836 in St Austell, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, son of Josiah Hunkin (1807 - 1873) and Betsey Rosevear (Rosevear) Hunkin (1802 - 1889).
His siblings were:
- Elizabeth Austin (Jenkin) Scantlebury (1828 - 1874)
- Eliza Hunkin (1832 - 1833)
- William Jenkins Hunkin (1833 - 1911)
- Eliza Hunkin (1838 - 1872)
In 1841 (aged ~5), Walter was living with his parents, Josiah (35), Betsy (35), and Betsy Hunkin (14); and his sister, Eliza (2).
In 1851 (aged ~15), Walter's occupation was 'Fisher Boy'. He was living in St Austell with his parents, Josiah (43) and Betsy (49); and his siblings, Elizabeth Jenkin (23) and Eliza (12).
In 1861 (aged ~25), Walter's occupation was 'Fisherman'. He was living in St Austell with his sister, Eliza (22); and Elizabeth C Seakins (33).
Walter married Susan Jane Beare (1836 - 1875) in Mar 1864 in Mevagissey. Their children were:
- Julia Jane Hunkin (1866 - 1869)
- Josiah Hunkin (1867 - 1932)
- Walter Giles Hunkin (1869 - 1940)
- Eliza Hunkin (1871 - )
- Philip Hunkin (1873 - 1947).
Walter married Emma Jane Oliver (1846 - 1905) in 1889 in St Austell. Their daughter was Emma Hunkin (1890 - 1965).
In 1871 (aged ~35), Walter's occupation was 'Fisherman'. He was living with his wife, Susan J (30); and his children, Josiah (2), Walter G (1), and Eliza (0).
In 1881 (aged ~45), Walter's occupation was 'Fisherman'. He was living in St Austell with his mother, Betsy (79); his children, Josiah (13), Walter G (11), Eliza (10), and Philip (7); and Josiah Rosevear (55).
In 1901 (aged ~65), Walter's occupation was 'FISHERMAN'. He was living in Mevagissey with his wife, Emma (55); and his daughter, Emma (9).
Walter died on 20 May 1907 in St Austell aged 71.
Records and Facts
Baptism
| Date: | 08 Jun 1836 | Place: | Wesleyan, Saint Austell, Cornwall, England |
| Birth Date: | 29 Jan 1836 | ||
| Indexing Project (Batch) Number: | C06536-1 | ||
| System Origin: | England-ODM | ||
| GS Film number: | 0590674 (RG4 202, 436 | ||
| Baptism Circuit: | Austell, St., Wesleyan Circuit | ||
| Forename: | Walter Giles | ||
| Surname: | HUNKIN | ||
| Father Forename; | Josiah | ||
| Mother Forename: | Betsy | ||
| Residence: | Mevagissey | ||
| Parish Or Reg District | Mevagissey | ||
| Father Rank Profession: | cordwainer | ||
| Day Month: | 08-Jun | ||
| Year: | 1836 | ||
| Age: | 29th. January 1836 | ||
| Register Notes: | Betsy, dau of William & Ann Rosevear | ||
| Transcriber: | Mike Gabriel |
Census-1841
| Name: | Walter Hunkin |
| Event Type: | Census |
| Event Date: | 1841 |
| Event Place: | Mevagissey, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom |
| Event Place -Original-: | Mevagissey, Cornwall, England |
| County: | Cornwall |
| Parish: | Mevagissey |
| Residence Note: | Clift Street |
| Sex: | Male |
| Age: | 5 |
| Age -Original-: | 5 |
| Birth Year -Estimated-: | 1836 |
| Birthplace: | Cornwall |
| Page Number: | 24 |
| Registration Number: | HO107 |
| Piece/Folio: | 145/16 |
| Affiliate Record Type: | Household |
| Affiliate Image Identifier: | GBC/1841/0145/0319&parentid=GBC/1841/0004336994 |
| Household Members | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Age | Sex | Birthplace |
| Josiah Hunkin | 35 | Male | Cornwall |
| Betsy Hunkin | 35 | Female | Cornwall |
| Betsy Hunkin | 14 | Female | Cornwall |
| Walter Hunkin | 5 | Male | Cornwall |
| Eliza Hunkin | 2 | Female | Cornwall |
Census-1851
| Name: | Walter Hunkin |
| Event Type: | Census |
| Event Date: | 1851 |
| Event Place: | Mevagissey, Cornwall, England |
| Registration District: | St Austell |
| Residence Note: | Clift Street |
| Sex: | Male |
| Age: | 15 |
| Marital Status: | Unmarried |
| Occupation: | Fisher Boy |
| Birth Year -Estimated-: | 1836 |
| Birthplace: | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
| Relationship to Head of Household: | Son |
| Page Number: | 8 |
| Registration Number: | HO107 |
| Piece/Folio: | 1908 / 68 |
| Affiliate Record Type: | Household |
| Affiliate Image Identifier: | http://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC/1851/4273374/00137&parentid=GBC/1851/0009471866 |
| Household Members | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Age | Role | Sex | Birthplace |
| Josiah Hunkin | 43 | Head | Male | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
| Betsy Hunkin | 49 | Wife | Female | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
| Elizabeth Jenkin | 23 | Daughter | Female | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
| Walter Hunkin | 15 | Son | Male | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
| Eliza Hunkin | 12 | Daughter | Female | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
Census - 1861
| Name: | Walter G Hunkin |
| Event Type: | Census |
| Event Date: | 1861 |
| Event Place: | Mevagissey, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom |
| Event Place -Original-: | Mevagissey, Cornwall, England |
| County: | Cornwall |
| Parish: | Mevagissey |
| Registration District: | St Austell |
| Residence Note: | Mevagissey |
| Sex: | Male |
| Age: | 25 |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Occupation: | Fisherman |
| Birth Year -Estimated-: | 1836 |
| Birthplace: | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
| Relationship to Head of Household: | Son |
| Relationship to Head of Household -Original-: | Son |
| Page Number: | 22 |
| Registration Number: | RG09 |
| Piece/Folio: | 1550 / 14 |
| Affiliate Record Type: | Household |
| Affiliate Image Identifier: | http://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC/1861/1550/00198A&parentid=GBC/1861/0008678222 |
| Household Members | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Age | Role | Sex | Birthplace |
| Walter G Hunkin | 25 | Son | Male | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
| Eliza Hunkin | 22 | Daughter | Female | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
| Elizabeth C Seakins | 33 | Daughter In Law | Female | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
Marriage 1
| Name: | Walter Giles Hunkin |
| Event Type: | Marriage |
| Event Place: | St. Austell, Cornwall, England |
| Registration District: | St. Austell |
| County: | Cornwall |
| Registration Quarter: | Jan-Feb-Mar |
| Registration Year: | 1864 |
| Volume: | 5C |
| Affiliate Line Number: | 16 |
| Possible Spouse: | Susan Jane Beer |
| Possible Spouse: | Maria Goudge |
| Possible Spouse: | Daniel Trethewey |
Census-1871
| Name: | Walter Hunkin |
| Event Type: | Census |
| Event Date: | 1871 |
| Event Place: | Mevagissey, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom |
| Event Place -Original-: | Mevagissey, Mevagissey, Cornwall, England |
| Sub-District: | Mevagissey |
| Enumeration District: | 1 |
| Sex: | Male |
| Age: | 35 |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Occupation: | Fisherman |
| Birth Year -Estimated-: | 1836 |
| Birthplace: | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
| Relationship to Head of Household: | Head |
| Relationship to Head of Household -Original-: | Head |
| Affiliate Image Identifier: | GBC/1871/2268/0016 |
| Household Members | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Age | Role | Sex | Birthplace |
| Walter Hunkin | 35 | Head | Male | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
| Susan J Hunkin | 30 | Wife | Female | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
| Josiah Hunkin | 2 | Son | Male | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
| Walter G Hunkin | 1 | Son | Male | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
| Eliza Hunkin | 0 | Daughter | Female | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
Census - 1881
| Name: | Walter G Hunkin |
| Event Type: | Census |
| Event Date: | 1881 |
| Event Place: | Mevagissey, Cornwall, England |
| Registration District: | St Austell |
| Residence Note: | Cliff St |
| Sex: | Male |
| Age: | 45 |
| Marital Status: | Widower |
| Marital Status -Original-: | Widower |
| Occupation: | Fisherman |
| Birth Year -Estimated-: | 1836 |
| Birthplace: | Mevagissy, Cornwall, England |
| Relationship to Head of Household: | Head |
| Page Number: | 13 |
| Registration Number: | RG11 |
| Piece/Folio: | 2304/10 |
| Household Members | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Age | Role | Sex | Birthplace |
| Walter G Hunkin | 45 | Head | Male | Mevagissy, Cornwall, England |
| Josiah Hunkin | 13 | Son | Male | Mevagissy, Cornwall, England |
| Walter G Hunkin | 11 | Son | Male | Mevagissy, Cornwall, England |
| Eliza Hunkin | 10 | Daughter | Female | Mevagissy, Cornwall, England |
| Philip Hunkin | 7 | Son | Male | Mevagissy, Cornwall, England |
| Betsy Hunkin | 79 | Mother | Female | St Ewe, Cornwall, England |
| Josiah Rosevear | 55 | Boarder | Male | St Ewe, Cornwall, England |
Marriage 2
| Name: | Walter Giles Hunkin |
| Event Type: | Marriage |
| Event Place: | St. Austell, Cornwall, England |
| Registration District: | St. Austell |
| County: | Cornwall |
| Registration Quarter: | Apr-May-Jun |
| Registration Year: | 1889 |
| Volume: | 5C |
| Affiliate Line Number: | 111 |
| Possible Spouse: | Rebecca Honey |
| Possible Spouse: | John Allen Menear |
| Possible Spouse: | Emma Oliver |
Census - 1901
| Name: | Walter Giles Hunkin |
| Event Type: | Census |
| Event Date: | 31 Mar 1901 |
| Event Place: | Mevagissey, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom |
| County: | Cornwall |
| Civil Parish: | Mevagissey |
| Ecclesiastical Parish: | Mevagissey |
| Sub-District: | Mevagissey |
| Registration District: | St Austell |
| Sex: | Male |
| Age: | 65 |
| Occupation: | FISHERMAN |
| Relationship to Head of Household: | Head |
| Birth Year -Estimated-: | 1836 |
| Birthplace: | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
| Schedule Type: | 52 |
| Page Number: | 8 |
| Household Members | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Age | Role | Sex | Birthplace |
| Walter Giles Hunkin | 65 | Head | Male | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
| Emma Hunkin | 55 | Wife | Female | St Austell, Cornwall |
| Emma Hunkin | 9 | Daughter | Female | Mevagissey, Cornwall |
Death
Date: 20 May 1907 [10]
| Name: | Walter Giles Hunkin |
| Event Type: | Death |
| Registration Quarter: | Apr-May-Jun |
| Registration Year: | 1907 |
| Registration District: | St. Austell |
| County: | Cornwall |
| Event Place: | St. Austell, Cornwall, England |
| Age: | 71 |
| Birth Year -Estimated-: | 1836 |
| Volume: | 5C |
| Affiliate Line Number: | 154 |
Sources
- ↑ *"England and Wales Non-Conformist Record Indexes (RG4-8), 1588-1977," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7PT-P97 : 11 December 2014), Walter Giles Hunkin, 08 Jun 1836, Baptism; citing p. 116, St Austell, Cornwall, record group RG4, Public Record Office, London.
- "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NYRB-DVR : 6 December 2014), Josiah Hunkin in entry for Walter Giles Hunkin, 08 Jun 1836; citing , reference ; FHL microfilm 0590674 (RG4 202, 436).
- Cornwall OPC Database; http://www.cornwall-opc-database.org/search-database/more-info/?t=baptisms_nc&id=266950
- ↑ *"England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQB9-9MG : 5 March 2021), Walter Hunkin in household of Josiah Hunkin, Mevagissey, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. England and Wales Census 1841:
- ↑ *"England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SG2P-RJF : 9 November 2019), Walter Hunkin in household of Josiah Hunkin, Mevagissey, Cornwall, England; citing Mevagissey, Cornwall, England, p. 8, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. England and Wales Census 1851:
- ↑ *"England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7CZ-KMB : 1 September 2020), Walter G Hunkin, Mevagissey, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. England and Wales Census 1861:
- ↑ *"England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DQN-WTT : 13 December 2014), Walter Giles Hunkin, 1864; from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1864, quarter 1, vol. 5C, p. 187, St. Austell, Cornwall, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
- ↑ *"England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFJC-T3Q : 19 February 2021), Walter Hunkin, 1871. England and Wales Census 1871:
- ↑ *"England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27H-N594 : 11 December 2017), Walter G Hunkin, Mevagissey, Cornwall, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 13, Piece/Folio 2304/10, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,198. England and Wales Census 1881:
- ↑ *"England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2D6H-NWZ : 13 December 2014), Walter Giles Hunkin, 1889; from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1889, quarter 2, vol. 5C, p. 189, St. Austell, Cornwall, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
- ↑ *"England and Wales Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XSHC-P78 : 21 May 2019), Walter Giles Hunkin, Mevagissey, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing Mevagissey subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. England and Wales Census 1901:
- ↑ *"England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2NBK-JL3 : 31 December 2014), Walter Giles Hunkin, 1907; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, St. Austell, Cornwall, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
Acknowledgements
- "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 26 April 2022, 19:41), entry for Walter Giles Hunkin (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LDBG-6RF ); contributed by various users.
- WikiTree Profile Hunkin-547 Added By: Merryl Hunkin; 8 January 2017
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