Family of ? HAMILTON and Sarah Jane SMITH

Husband:	? HAMILTON ( - )
Wife:	Sarah Jane SMITH (1855-1930)
Children:	Margaret Hamilton SMITH (1876-1948)

Husband: ? HAMILTON

Name:	? HAMILTON
Sex:	Male
Father:	-
Mother:	-

Wife: Sarah Jane SMITH

	Sarah Jane SMITH, 1895?, age 40		Sarah Jane SMITH, 1916, age 60		Sarah Jane SMITH, 1895?, age 40, Portrait of Sally Hoadly		Sarah Jane SMITH

	Sarah Jane SMITH		Sarah Jane SMITH, 1st row Bill Dale in trilby; 2nd row; Dorrie & Edie Dale with Sally Hoadly		Sarah Jane SMITH, 1st row Dorrie & Edie Dale with Sally Hoadly; 2nd row Bill Dale		Sarah Jane SMITH

	Sarah Jane SMITH		Sarah Jane SMITH, 1927, age 71

Name:	Sarah Jane SMITH
Sex:	Female
Nickname:	Sally
Father:	? ? ( - )
Mother:	Ann SMITH (bef1827-1882)
Birth	8 Sep 1855	Coleshill, Warwickshire 1
Christening	24 Sep 1855 (age 0)	Coleshill Parish Church 2,3
Census (1)	7 Apr 1861 (age 5)	Coleshill, Warwickshire 4
Occupation (1)	7 Apr 1861 (age 5)	Scholar; Coleshill, Warwickshire 4
Census (2)	2 Apr 1871 (age 15)	Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire 5
Occupation (2)	2 Apr 1871 (age 15)	Dressmaker; Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire 5
Census (3)	3 Apr 1881 (age 24 (!))	West Dulwich Kent 6
Occupation (3)	3 Apr 1881 (age 25)	Servant Domestic; West Dulwich Kent 6
Census (4)	5 Apr 1891 (age 30 (!))	Plumstead, Woolwich, London 7
Census (5)	31 Mar 1901 (age 44 (!))	Peckham, Surrey 8
Occupation (4)		Domestic Servant
Marriage Count		2
Child Count		8
Census (6)	2 Apr 1911 (age 55)	Peckham, Surrey 9
Occupation (5)	2 Apr 1911 (age 55)	Baker and Pastry Cook; Peckham, Surrey 9
Death	14 Apr 1930 (age 74)
Burial	22 Apr 1930	Romford Cemetery 10

Additional Information

Census (1)	Angel Yard, High Street, Coleshill, Warwickshire
Census (2)	27 Aston Road (Public House), Aston, Duddeston Cum Nechells, Birmingham
Census (3)	35 Park Road West Dulwich Kent
Census (4)	136 Plumstead Road, Plumstead, London
Census (5)	198 High Street, Peckham, Surrey
Census (6)	198 High Street, Peckham, Surrey
Burial	Grave No: G58

Child 1: Margaret Hamilton SMITH

	Margaret Hamilton SMITH, Maggie Harwood 9th July 1916		Margaret Hamilton SMITH, 1916, age 39		Margaret Hamilton SMITH

Name:	Margaret Hamilton SMITH
Sex:	Female
Spouse:	Frank Ernest W. HARWOOD (1875-1947)
Birth	13 Aug 1876	16 Thorne Street, Wandsworth Road, Kennington, Surrey 11
Census (1)	3 Apr 1881 (age 4)	Brixton, Surrey 12
Census (2)	5 Apr 1891 (age 15 (!))	Plumstead, Woolwich, London 7
Christening (adult)	16 Oct 1896 (age 20)	Brixton, Surrey 13
Census (3)	31 Mar 1901 (age 24)	5 Bismarck Road, Islington, London 14
Census (4)	2 Apr 1911 (age 34)	Islington, London 15
Will	1948 (age 71-72) 16
Death	3 Sep 1948 (age 72)	Guildford Hospital, 10 Warren Road, Guildford, Surrey 17

Additional Information

Birth	Family: ...of ? HAMILTON and Sarah Jane SMITH Address: 16 Thorne Street, Wandsworth Road, Kennington, Surrey
Census (1)	9 Herne Place (Hope Cottage), Lambeth, Surrey
Census (2)	136 Plumstead Road, Plumstead, London
Christening (adult)	St Jude, East Brixton, Surrey Baptized at the same time as her half brother, Frederick John Hoadly. The Baptismal register shows Margaret's parents as "John and Jane Smith" of 27 Herne Place. Of course her mother was really Sarah Jane Hoadly (nee Smith) and it is likely that the "Jane Smith" referred to is in fact Sarah Jane Hoadly's aunt, Jane Harris who was ling at that address at the time.
Census (3)	RG13/159/120/25
Census (4)	27 Arthur Road, Holloway, Islington, London N
Will	Margaret Harwood of 5 Leopold Villas, Churchfield Road, Walton on the Naze, Essex Widow Died 3 September 1948 at 10 Warren Road, Guildford, Surrey Administration Ipswich 22 October 1948 to Frank Hamilton Hubert Harwood - Iron Moulder £130
Death	5 Leopold Villas, Churchfield Road, Walton on the Naze, Essex

Note on Husband: ? HAMILTON (1) - shared note

So far I have been unable to identify Margaret's natural father.

No-one in the surviving family seems clear either.

Given the significance of the name Hamilton, (i.e. Hamilton House, and the fact that Frank and Maggie's son had Hamilton included in his name, it would seem possible that her father's name might have been Hamilton.

There is no father given on her birth certificate, and she is registered as Margaret Hamilton Smith.

Note on Husband: ? HAMILTON (2)

I have a little clue and theory about Great aunt Maggie Hamilton Smith.

In my trawl of the 1871 census I found a William G. Hamilton, age 13. He was the son (I have since discovered) of William and Mary Ann Hamilton - and was christened 31 August 1858 at St Barthomlomew's Birmingham.

It would appear Mary Ann was later widowed and married Henry Purden, a publican, and had more children with him.

Anyway, in 1871, the two families, Shuttleworth and Purden, are both in the Nechells area - very near to each other - and both Henry Purdon and William Shuttleworth are publicans.

Is it possible that William G. Hamilton might be the father, do you think? Absolutely wild speculation of course, but I believe licenced victuallers do tend to know each other - so maybe there was a connection with the families.

I have just noted that there is a William Hamilton who died in 1885 aged 28 in Aston - possibly the same one.

Lots of intriguing possibilities!

Note on Wife: Sarah Jane SMITH - shared note

In the 1861 census for Coleshill, she is living with John and Margarett Smith, and their daughter, Jane. She is listed as their daughter (aged 5 - which would put her birth at about 1856), but since Margarett would have been 52 at the time of her birth, I feel that this is unlikely.

 

Could Sarah Jane have been the daughter of one of John and Margarett's children, and brought up by her Grandparents?

[The Coleshill Parish registers show that a Sarah Jane Smith, daughter of Ann Smith, "A single woman", was christened on 26th September 1855]. It seems odd that John and Margarett baptized all their children, but not Sarah Jane.

 

From an email from Sally Richards:

"I've checked my notes - my mother [Barbara Howard] referred to Sally having a brother called Mark. She said Mark Smith (the surname probably just an assumption as I don't suppose she ever met him).However, Ann Smith, according to your website, did have a son Mark Shuttleworth. If this is the Mark my mother meant, it would be additional evidence that Ann is Sally's mother. Incidentally, there are only two Marks in the whole family tree - Mark Shuttleworth, William and Ann Shuttleworth's son (and possibly therefore Sarah Jane Smith's half brother), and Mark Shuttleworth, son of Mark Snr. and Emily."

 

 

 

The evidence seems to strongly point to Sarah Jane being the illegitimate daughter of Ann Smith, eldest daughter of John and Margarett Smith.

This would be supported by the baptismal entry in the Coleshill Parish Registers and a corresponding GRO birth certificate obtained that registers Sarah Jane's birthday as 8th September.

 

The date of registration (by the mother Ann Smith) is 26th September 1855 which is also the date of baptism.

 

The only conflicting evidence here is Joyce Hoadly's [ Sarah Jane's grandaughter] memory of her grandmother's birthday as 12th September. Her memory is sharp and reliable - and although she barely remembers her grandmother she recalls that her father Len always said his mother was born on 12th September.

 

Is it possible, therefore, that Sarah Jane perhaps due to the circumstances of her birth, was unaware of the correct date of her birth?

 

There is a family rumour - yet to be investigated [2002] that Sarah Jane and perhaps her mother (Ann Smith) were at some point domestics at Warwick Castle.

Another rumour suggests that she was somehow connected with Lady Hamilton!

 

Curiously the following info has been gleaned from the Internet from a site about Warwick Castle:

 

"The 8th Lord Brooke, Francis Greville, married Elizabeth, the sister of Sir William Hamilton. This was the same William Hamilton whose wife Emma enjoyed a tempestuous and public affair with Lord Nelson."

 

In 1881 census, she is a domestic servant to Frank Burtonshaw, a mantle manufacturer, and his wife, Augusta. They resided at 35 Park Road, West Dulwich, which is now (1996) Park Hall road.

[RG11/0626/93/14]

 

At the same time, Margarett Hamilton [Smith], her daughter is staying with Jane (Sarah Jane's sister - or perhaps aunt) and John Harris at 9 Herne Place

[RG11/0617/24/30]

 

According to Joyce Hoadly, Sarah (or Sally, as she was known), had a piano, and used to sing "Come Back To Erin" and "The Last Rose Of Summer".

 

Nelly Jaques recalls; "She was a nice lady." She used to dress her daughters very nicely, and Nelly used to go to school with them. Being poorer, she envied Eva and Dorothy, but got on well with them nevertheless.

 

Letters from Sarah Jane to her daughter in law Elsie - all written in pencil:

 

[From Walton 1926]

 

"Hamilton House Walton-On-The-Naze, Essex Sep 5 26

 

Dear Elsie

 

I was so pleased to get a letter from you it quite cheered me up dear. As you say that was some storm. I am glad we did not get it here. We have had some lovely weather. Friday morning was wet but soon cleared. I suppose Eva told you all the new's I am glad you had a lovely run in the A.C. and enjoyed it so much. I know dear old Len would look after you well. You must give him my love and a great big kiss. On Tuesday as you know it is his Berfday. I must try and get down the street to buy him a card. Sorry I didn't answer you letter ere this but Eva was getting away on Saturday and I was moving downstairs. It takes me a long time. I went to dinner with Jack and Jessie. They send their kind love to you and Len. I shall be glad to get home again. There is no place like Home. I am getting better but rather slowley [sic]. Please give my love to Miss Garrett. Now dear I suppose I must dry up as it is getting dark. With fond love to you and Len. Trusting you are both well I am yours as ever Mum. P.S. Write me again soon."

[undated]

 

"Dear Elsie

 

I am sorry the dear baby [Joyce Hoadly] has had such a cold. Frank [Harwood?] said she had it slightly on Tuesday. I am glad you did not bring her out. Keep her well rubbed with oil. You can't do better and keep her out of the cold wind till she gets quite well it is such a dangerous time of the year. I will come and see you on Monday if she is not well enough, or if it is still cold, kiss her for me, and give my love to Len. Lots to yourself Mumxxx"

 

"Dear Elsie

 

I am rather late with my good wishes. But I wish you all the best of Health and Happiness. Some to little Joyce and your own dear self. From Mum and Dad.xxxx Run in and see me when you get time. Come right through and up the stairs."

 

[Postcard dated 29-6-27 from Walton on Naze]

 

"Dear Elsie

 

I hope you had a nice journey and did not go to sleep. You looked so very cosy. Today is the first fine day since you were here. Xx Love to you both Mum and Dad"

 

[Letter]

 

"Hamilton House Walton on Naze Essex 30-6-27

 

Dear Elsie

 

Big thunder storm here this morning. Cannot go out Jessie is busy packing to send off by train. Our holiday will soon be over. And I shall not be sorry. This weather is so depressing. But their [sic] is no doubt we shall benefit by the change and rest. Dad has written to Len this morning to catch the 11am post so he will get it to night. I hope you are keeping well and not working to [sic]hard because you need not, I was very pleased to see you on Sunday and Glad to hear that you got home alright. I expect you was a bit late and the weather was rather unkind. Never mind. Now dear I think you better order a leg of lamb for Sat dinner then we shall have some for supper on Sunday night. And some tomatoes and onions. Not forgetting the Pig's Ear as Dad calls it. Please tell Miss Garrett I am sorry about the cards as Mr Hoadly did not post them all at once. I expect you have got them ere this. Will you kindly give Ivy the 2/6 I spoke to you about and tell her I trust will have a fine day and hope to see her on Tuesday morning. Dad as [sic] been down the Pier it is Blowing like H he says. Fondest Love from Mother and Dad to you Both xx S.J.H"

 

"Sarah Jane died whilst visiting Eva and George in Norfolk Rd, Romford and my mother remembered this vividly. Apparently Eva and her mother were very close. "

Sources

1

GRO, Birth Certificate. Assessment: Primary evidence. Text From Source: Birth Certificate Registration District: Meriden. 1855 BIRTH in the Sub-district of Coleshill in the County of Warwick No: 157 When and where born: Eighth of September 1855. Coleshill Name if any: Sarah Jane Sex: Girl Name and surname of father: - Name, surname and maiden surname of mother: Ann SMITH Occupation of father: - Signature, description and residence of informant: Ann Smith. Mother. Coleshill When registered: Twenty Sixth September 1855 Signature of Registrar: William Jacombs Registrar CERTIFIED to be a true copy of an entry in the certified copy of a Register of Births in my custody. William Bussey Superintendent Registrar 23rd January 1984

Graham Hoadly.

	Source: Birth Certificate, Birth Certificate of Sophia Hoadly

2	Coleshill Parish Registers.
	Birmingham City Archives, Floor 7 Central Library Chamberlain Square Birmingham B3 3HQ. Tel: 0121 303 4217.

3

Church of the Latter Day Saints, "http://www.familysearch.org/". Assessment: Secondary evidence. Text From Source: IGI Individual Record FamilySearch™ International Genealogical Index v5.0 British Isles Search Results | Download | Pedigree -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SARAH JANE SMITH Female -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event(s): Birth: Christening: 24 SEP 1855 Coleshill, Warwick, England Death: Burial: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parents: Mother: ANN SMITH Family -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Messages: Extracted birth or christening record for locality listed in the record. The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source Information: Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type: P015981 1709 - 1875 0229158, 0229159 Film 0820658 Film P015981 1709 - 1875 0229158, 0229159 Film NONE Sheet: 00

Internet. Call Number: http://www.familysearch.org/ (electronic).

4	"Census 1861 (John Smith) Coleshill, Warwickshire RG9/2188/69/18". Assessment: Primary evidence.

	Source: Census 1861 (John Smith) Coleshill, Warwickshire RG9/2188/69/18, Sarah Jane Smith 61

5	"Census 1871 (William Shuttleworth) Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire RG10/3146/13/20". Assessment: Primary evidence.

	Source: Census 1871 (William Shuttleworth) Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire RG10/3146/13/20, Ann Shuttleworth 71

6	"Census 1881 (Sarah Jane Smith) West Dulwich Kent RG11/0626/93/14" (RG11/0626/93/14). RG11/0626/93/14. Cit. Date: 3 April 1881. Assessment: Primary evidence.

	Source: Census 1881 (Sarah Jane Smith) West Dulwich Kent RG11/0626/93/14, Sarah Jane Smith 81

7	"Census 1891 (Frederick William Hoadly) Plumstead, Woolwich, London RG12/537/16/22". Assessment: Primary evidence.

	Source: Census 1891 (Frederick William Hoadly) Plumstead, Woolwich, London RG12/537/16/22, F W Hoadly 91

8	"Census 1901 (Frederick William Hoadly) Peckham, Surrey RG13/514/30/11". Assessment: Primary evidence.

	Source: Census 1901 (Frederick William Hoadly) Peckham, Surrey RG13/514/30/11, Frederick William Hoadly a 01

9	"Census 1911 (Frederick William Hoadly) Peckham, Surrey RG14/PN2576".

	Source: Census 1911 (Frederick William Hoadly) Peckham, Surrey RG14/PN2576, F W Hoadly Snr 1911

10	Romford Cemetery Burial Records.
	Upminster Crematorium. Tel: 01708 222 188.

11

GRO, Birth Certificate. Assessment: Primary evidence. Text From Source: Registration District: Lambeth. 1876 BIRTH in the Sub-district of Kennington 1st in the County of Surrey No: 274 When and where born: Thirteenth August 1876. 16 Thorne Street, Wandsworth Road. Name if any: Margaret Hamilton Sex: Girl Name and surname of father: Name, surname and maiden surname of mother: Sarah Jane Smith Occupation of father: Signature, description and residence of informant: S. J. Smith Mother. 18 Milton Road, Herne Hill When registered: Seventh of September 1876 Signature of Registrar: H. Edwards. Registrar Name entered after registration: CERTIFIED to be a true copy of an entry in the certified copy of a Register of Births in the District above mentioned. Given at the GENERAL REGISTER OFFICE, LONDON, under the Seal of the said Office, the 19th day of October 1993

Graham Hoadly.

	Source: Birth Certificate, Birth Certificate of Sophia Hoadly

12	"Census 1881 (Frederick William Hoadly) Brixton, Surrey RG11/0617/24/30". Assessment: Primary evidence.

	Source: Census 1881 (Frederick William Hoadly) Brixton, Surrey RG11/0617/24/30, F W Hoadly 81

13	"Ancestry: London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906". Assessment: Primary evidence. Text From Source: London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906 about Margaret Hamilton Smith Name: Margaret Hamilton Smith Record Type: Baptism Date: 16 Oct 1896 Father's Name: John Smith Mother's Name: Jane Smith Parish: Saint Jude, East Brixton Borough: Lambeth County: Middlesex
	Ancestry. Web: http://www.ancestry.co.uk/.

14	Public Record Office, "www.census.pro.gov.uk - 1901 Census" (Internet).
	Internet. Call Number: http://www.census.pro.gov.uk (electronic).

15	"Census 1911 (Frank Harwood) Islington, London RG14/PN997".

	Source: Census 1911 (Frank Harwood) Islington, London RG14/PN997, Frank Harwood 1911

16	"Probate Indexes".
	Principal Registry Family Division, First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn LONDON WC1V 6NP. Tel: 020 7947 6946.

17	May Harwood, "Information supplied by May Harwood".
	Graham Hoadly.