Jane Emily (Thomas) Hodge (1853 - abt. 1892)

Born May 1853 in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Wife of Thomas Marshall Hodge — married 2 Aug 1874 (to 1880) in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died about 1892 at about age 38 in Kent, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Jane Emily/ aka Emily Jane Thomas was christened 22 MAY 1853 in Kent, England. She was the daughter of John Thomas and Mary (Unknown). ^[1]

1871 England and Wales Census--Jane Thomas, aged 17, lived in Sittingbourne, Kent, England (sub-district Milton) in the home of her father, John Thomas, a labourer, aged 48. He had been born in "Halston" (Halstow,) Kent, England. Children (all born in Sittingbourne, Kent) listed in the household: Charles Thomas-Son-15; George -Son-a labourer, aged 13 and Walter-Son-10. Also enumerated was Sarah A Coomber-Visitor-Female-18, born in Hollingbourne, Kent. ^[2]

02 AUG 1874--Jane Emily Thomas married Thomas Marshall Hodge. The bride, aged 21 was the daughter of John Thomas. The 22 year-old groom was the son of Aaron Hodge. The marriage was solemnized at Sittingbourne, Kent, England. ^[3]

Her husband passed away in the last quarter of 1880.

1881 England and Wales Census--Emily J. Hodge, a 23 year-old widow and domestic housekeeper lived in the household of John Thomas. She had been born in Sittingbourne, Kent. John was a brickfield labourer, aged 52, born in Halstow, Kent. Two children were also listed in the home as grand daughters of John Thomas. They were Rosina J Hodge-Grand Daughter-6 and Frances E Hodge- Grand Daughter- 5, both born in Sittingbourne, Kent, England. ^[4]

Her daughters emigrated to the United Sates. Frances (Hodge) Hunting's death certificate lists Jane Thomas as her mother. ^[5]

Daughter, Rosina Hodge, married Rockwood C. Kendall and passed away 10 DEC 1914. Her son Woodrow Wilson (Kendall) Cross (1913-1986) was adopted by a daughter of Jane's sister-in-law Clara Elizabeth Walton

Jane Emily passed away after 1881, probably JUL-AUG-SEP 1892.

Research Notes

This is the most likely course of her life thereafter: Possible marriage record JUL-AUG-SEP 1881 in Milton, Kent, England-Jane Emily Hodge to Benjamin Tyler ^[6]

1891 Census- Jane E. Tyler, aged 38, wife of Benjamin Tyler, a general labourer, aged 39. They lived on Murston Rd. in Sittingbourne, Kent (Reg. District: Milton) and had a nine year-old son, also named Benjamin Tyler. All family members had been born in Kent, England. ^[7]

Other possible records show children probably born to this couple between 1882 and 1890, including William, Jane, Alfred Edward and James.

21 MAY 1892-Jane Emily Tyler, aged 39, was buried in Sittingbourne, Kent. ^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J9L7-T24 : 20 March 2020), Jane Emily Thomas, 1853.
2. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VF6R-DNF : 19 February 2021), Jane Thomas in entry for John Thomas, 1871.
3. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NX2Y-83K : 13 March 2020), Jane Emily Thomas in entry for Thomas Marshal Hodge, 1874.
4. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK61-5JRB : 8 December 2017), Emily J Hodge in household of John Thomas, Sittingbourne, Kent, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 23, Piece/Folio 976/36, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,215.
5. ↑ "Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FHQD-886 : 23 February 2021), Jane Thomas in entry for Frances M. Hunting, 1945.
6. ↑ "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DT7-R6K : 13 December 2014), Jane Emily Hodge, 1881; from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1881, quarter 3, vol. 2A, p. 1269, Milton, Kent, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
7. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKG5-CW2 : 22 February 2021), Jane E Tyler in household of Benjamin Tyler, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Kent county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
8. ↑ "England, Kent, Parish Registers, 1538-1911," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJD2-L44K : 10 December 2017), Jane Emily Tyler, 21 May 1892; citing Burial, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, Kent Archives Office, Maidstone; FHL microfilm 1,473,723.

• "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VF6R-DNF : 19 February 2021), Jane Thomas in entry for John Thomas, 1871.