Henry James Hockley1

b. 1895
ReferenceMs2275
FatherAlfred Andrews Hockley1 b. Dec 1862, d. Sep 1933
MotherJulia Maria Button1 b. 1863
Birth*1895 Henry James Hockley , son of Alfred Andrews Hockley and Julia Maria Button, was born in 1895 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 Henry James Hockley appeared as Henry Hockley Son 5 in the home of Alfred Andrews Hockley and Julia Maria Button in the 1901 census at The Heath, at Hatfield Broad Oak; Alfred Hockley Head, Married, 38, Wheelwright and Julia Hockley, Wife, 37 with two children and two child boarders. Living in same area as brother Ernest.2 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 Henry James Hockley appeared as Henry J Hockley, son, age 15, single, Joinery Apprentice in the household of Alfred Andrews Hockley and Julia Maria Button in the 1911 census at Little Iden, at Hatfield Heath; Alfred A Hockley, Head, age 48, Wheelwright, own account working at home and Julia M Hockley, wife, age 47, married 18 years, 4 children born alive, 3 still living, 1 died with 3 children at home and 2 child boarders.3 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S50] 1901 Census :DB: FmP: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription: The Heath, Hatfield Broad Oak, Dunmow, Essex, England RG13 1731 28 9
    Alfred     Hockley     Head     Married     Male     38     1863     Wheelwright     Essex, England     
    Julia     Hockley     Wife     Married     Female     37     1864     -     Essex, England     
    Henry     Hockley     Son     -     Male     5     1896     -     Essex, England     
    Olive     Hockley     Daughter     -     Female     4     1897     -     Essex, England     
    Theodore     Hutchins     Boarder     -     Male     12     1889     -     Poplar, Middlesex, England     
    Laurence     Hutchins     Boarder     -     Male     9     1892     -     Poplar, Middlesex, England.
  3. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Sarah Smethem: 1911 Census Little Iden Hatfield Heath Harlow Essex
    Alfred A Hockley, Head, age 48, married, Wheelwright, own account working at home, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Julia M Hockley, wife, age 47, married 18 years, 4 children born alive, 3 still living, 1 died, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Henry J Hockley, son, age 15, single, Joinery Apprentice, worker, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Olive J Hockley, daughter, age 14, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Clarice A Hockley, daughter, age 8, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    George Ash, Boarder, age 9, born Jarrow Northumberland
    Albert Joys, Boarder, age 7, born St Pancras London."
Last Edited25 Oct 2016

Horace Daniel Hockley1

b. Sep 1875
ReferenceMs1843
FatherDaniel Henry Hockley1 b. 29 May 1836, d. 19 Aug 1881
MotherMary Andrews1 b. c 1839, d. 11 Aug 1905
Birth*Sep 1875 Horace Daniel Hockley , son of Daniel Henry Hockley and Mary Andrews, was born in Sep 1875 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG.2 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 On 3 Apr 1881 the Census showed Horace Daniel Hockley as Horace D Hockley, son, age 5 in the household of Daniel Henry Hockley and Mary Andrews at Shrub's Farm, Sheering Rd, at Hatfied Broad Oak; Daniel H Hockley, Head, married, age 44, Farmer of 150 acres employing 3 men and 1 boy and Mary Hockley, wife, age 43 with 6 children. Louisa and Ada are not at home.3 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 Horace Daniel Hockley was listed as Horace D Hockley, son, single, age 15, Farmer's Assistant in the household of Mary Andrews in the 1891 census at Farm House (Gladwyns), at Hatfield Broad Oak; Mary Hockley, Head, widow, age 52, Farmer, employer with 5 children at home. Louisa, Leonard and Ada are not there.4 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 Horace Daniel Hockley appeared as Horace D Hockley, son, single, age 25, Carpenter in the home of Mary Andrews in the 1901 census at Broad St, at Hatfield Broad Oak; Mary Hockley, Head, widow, age 62, on own means has Horace and Oliver with her.5 
Marriage*Mar 1902  On Mar 1902 aged 26 Horace Daniel Hockley married Louisa Grove in Dunmow, ESS, ENG.6 
Census 1911*31 Mar 1911 Horace Daniel Hockley and Louisa Grove appeared in the 1911 census at Darley Dale Cottage, Takeley, ESS, ENG. Horace Daniel Hockley, married, age 35, Private Estate Agent, and Louise Hockley, wife, age 35, married 9 years, 3 children born alive, 3 still living with their three children.7 

Family

Louisa Grove
Children

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth September Quarter 1875 Horace Daniel Hockley Dunmow 4a 434 (Source: FreeBMD)
    HOCKLEY, HORACE DANIEL      ANDREWS GRO Reference: 1875 S Quarter in DUNMOW UNION Volume 04A Page 434 (GRO).
  3. [S44] 1881 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/1814 Folio 21 Page 14 Hatfield Broad Oak Shrubbs Farm Sheering Rd
    Daniel H Hockley, Head, married, male, age 44, born New Sampford Essex, Farmer of 150 acres employing 3 men and 1 boy
    Mary Hockley, wife, married, female, age 43, born Thaxted Essex
    Alfred A Hockley, son, unmarried, age 18, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Farmer's Son
    Ernest H Hockley, son, unmarried, age 16, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Builder
    Leonard C Hockley, son, male, age 13, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Scholar
    Horace D Hockley, son, male, age 5, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Martha Hockley, daughter, age 4, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Oliver J Hockley, son, age 2, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex.
  4. [S8] 1891 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1429 Folio 21 Page 17 Dunmow/Hatfield Parish: Hatfield Broad Oak, Ecclesiastical Parish: Holy Trinity Schedule No. 112 ? Farm House (Gladwyns)
    Mary Hockley, Head, widow, age 52, Farmer, employer, born Thaxted Essex
    Alfred A Hockley, son, single, age 28, Farmer's Assistant, employed, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Ernest H Hockley, son, single, age 26, Builder, employer, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Horace D Hockley, son, single, age 15, Farmer's Assistant, employed, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Martha Hockley, daughter, age 14, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Oliver J Hockley, son, age 12, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    (Next door is Farm House (Shrubbs)).
  5. [S50] 1901 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census: RG13/1731 Folio 43 Page 13 Dunmow Essex Parish: Part of Hatfield Broad Oak, Ecclesiastical Parish: Part of St Marys Hatfield Broad Oak Schedule No. 90 ; Broad St
    Mary Hockley, Head, widow, age 62, on own means, born Thaxted Essex
    Horace D Hockley, son, single, age 25, Carpenter, worker, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Oliver J Hockley, son, single, age 22, Carpenter, worker, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex.
  6. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Marriage March Quarter 1902 Horace Daniel Hockley (m Louisa Grove) Dunmow 4a 1042 (Source: FreeBMD).
  7. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Sarah Smethem: 1911 Census Darley Dale Cottage Takeley Essex
    Horace Daniel Hockley, Head, married, age 35, married, Private Estate Agent, worker, bron Hatfield Heath Essex
    Louise Hockley, wife, married, age 35, married 9 years, 3 children born alive, 3 still living, 0 died, born White Roding Essex
    Ivy May Hockley, daughter, age 7, single, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Douglas Horace Hockley, son, age 5, born Takeley Essex
    John Edmund Hockley, son, age 3, born Takeley Essex."
Last Edited29 Dec 2016

Ivy May Hockley1

b. 1903
ReferenceMs2283
FatherHorace Daniel Hockley1 b. Sep 1875
MotherLouisa Grove1
Birth*1903 Ivy May Hockley , daughter of Horace Daniel Hockley and Louisa Grove, was born in 1903 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 Ivy May Hockley appeared as Ivy May Hockley, daughter, age 7 in the household of Horace Daniel Hockley and Louisa Grove in the 1911 census at Darley Dale Cottage, at Takeley; Horace Daniel Hockley, married, age 35, Private Estate Agent, and Louise Hockley, wife, age 35, married 9 years, 3 children born alive, 3 still living with their three children.2 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Sarah Smethem: 1911 Census Darley Dale Cottage Takeley Essex
    Horace Daniel Hockley, Head, married, age 35, married, Private Estate Agent, worker, bron Hatfield Heath Essex
    Louise Hockley, wife, married, age 35, married 9 years, 3 children born alive, 3 still living, 0 died, born White Roding Essex
    Ivy May Hockley, daughter, age 7, single, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Douglas Horace Hockley, son, age 5, born Takeley Essex
    John Edmund Hockley, son, age 3, born Takeley Essex."
Last Edited25 Oct 2016

James Hockley1

b. c 1810
ReferenceMs1551
Birth*c 1810 James Hockley whose parents are unknown was born c 1810. 
Marriage*b 1834  On b 1834 James Hockley married Mary Wright

Family

Mary Wright b. c 1810
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI).
Last Edited21 Apr 2006

Jane Hockley1

b. c 1808, d. 28 Jan 1874
ReferenceMs1954
FatherJohn Hockley1 b. c 16 Jun 1764, d. 27 Sep 1845
Birth*c 1808 Jane Hockley , daughter of John Hockley and Mary Barnard, was born c 1808 at Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 Jane Hockley appeared as Jane Hockley, age 30, born in Essex in the household of John Hockley and Mary Barnard in the 1841 census at Yardley Hall Farm, at Thaxted; John, 75, is a farmer. Mary is 70.2 
(Executor) Probate13 Aug 1858 Jane Hockley was the executor of John Hockley's estate (Spinsters the Sisters) on 13 Aug 1858; Hockley John Effects under £300. The will of John Hockley late of Thaxted was proved by the oaths of Ann Hockley and Jane Hockley both of Thaxted Spinsters the Sisters and the Executors.3 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 Jane Hockley appeared as Jane Hockley, sister, age 52, born Walden Essex in the household of Ann Hockley in the census at Yardley Hall, at Thaxted; Ann, unmarried age 60 is head of a farm of 190 acres employing 1 foreman, 7 men and 2 boys, her sisters Susan and Jane and also Harriet Willis are with her.4 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Jane Hockley appeared as Jane Hockley, sister, age 52, born Walden Essex in the household of Ann Hockley in this census at Yardley Hall Farm House, at Thaxted; Anne Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 69, Farmer 190 acres employ 7 men 1 boy, born Walden Essex, with her two sisters, Susan and Jane and two servants.5 
Burial*28 Jan 1874 Jane Hockley was buried on 28 Jan 1874 at Thaxted Congregational Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG.6 
Death*28 Jan 1874 Jane Hockley died at Yardley Hall Farm, Thaxted, ESS on 28 Jan 1874 (age 65).7,8 
Probate12 Mar 1874 Her estate was probated on 12 Mar 1874 Hockley Jane Effects under £1,500. The Will of Jane Hockley formerly of Yardley Hall Farm in the parish of Thaxted but late of New-biggen street Thaxted Spinster who died on 28 January 1874 at Thaxted was proved by Susan Hockley of Thaxted Spinster the Sister the sole Executrix.7 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S13] 1841 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1841 Census: Dunmow/Thaxted HO107/328/24 Folio 73 Page 28 ED 4
    Yardley Hall Farm
    John Hockley, age 75, Farmer, born in Essex
    Mary Hockley, age 70, born in Essex
    Mary Hockley, age 45, born in Essex
    John Hockley, age 40, Farmer, born in Essex
    Anne Hockley, age 35, born in Essex
    Jane Hockley, age 30, born in Essex
    Jane Tyler, age 15, Female Servant, born in Essex.
  3. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar 1858 (Ancestry)
    Hockley John Effects under £300 13 August The will of John Hockley late of Thaxted in the county of Essex Farmer deceased who died 20 February 1858 at Thaxted aforesaid was proved at Ipswicj by the oaths of Ann Hockley and Jane Hockley both of Thaxted aforesaid Spinsters the Sisters and the Executors."
  4. [S2] 1861 Census :1861 Census: RG9/1119 Folio 33 Page 15 Thaxted Essex
    Schedule No. 84 Yardley Hall
    Ann Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 60, Farm 190 acres empl 1 Foreman Bailiff, 7 ? & 2 Boys, born Walden Essex
    Susan Hockley, sister, unmarried, age 56, born Walden Essex
    Jane Hockley, sister, age 52, born Walden Essex
    Harriet Willis, niece, unmarried, age 35, born Thaxted Essex
    James Francis, G Serv, widower, age 59, Ag Lab, born Thaxted Essex.
  5. [S4] 1871 Census :Sarah Smethem:
    1871 Census: RG10/1706 Folio 35 Page 21 Dunmow/Thaxted
    Schedule No 136 Yardley Hall Farm House
    Anne Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 69, Farmer 190 acres employ 7 men 1 boy, born Walden Essex
    Susan Hockley, sister, unmarried, age 66, born Walden Essex
    Jane Hockley, sister, age 62, ?, born Walden Essex
    Emma Ridgewell, Servant, unmarried, age 14, Domestic Servant, born New Sampford Essex
    William S Newman, Farm Servant, unmarried, age 82, Farm Servant, born Winterton Norfolk.
  6. [S144] Parish Burial Registers: Sarah Smethem: Burial 28 January 1874 Jane Hockley age 65
    (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office).
  7. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar 1874 (Ancestry)
    Hockley Jane Effects under £1,500 12 March The Will of Jane Hockley formerly of Yardley Hall Farm in the parish of Thaxted but late of New-biggen street Thaxted in the county of Essex Spinster who died on 28 January 1874 at Thaxted was proved at the Principal Registry by Susan Hockley of Thaxted Spinster the Sister the sole Executrix."
  8. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Death March Quarter 1874 Jane Hockley age 65 Dunmow 4a 277 (Source:FreeBMD).
Last Edited31 Jan 2017

Jane Hockley1

b. 1804
ReferenceMs2092
Birth*1804 Jane Hockley whose parents are unknown was born in 1804 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG.2 
Marriage*b 1829  On b 1829 Jane Hockley married Henry Cornell, son of John Cornell and Mary Unknown.3 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 The Census of 2 Apr 1871 lists Jane Hockley and Henry Cornell at at High Trees Farm, Thaxted, ESs, ENG. Henry Cornell, 72, born Lindsell, Farmer 85 acres wemploys 5 man and 1 boy and Jane wife age 67 born Thaxted with daughter Emily age 25 and 1 servant.2 

Family

Henry Cornell b. 10 Jan 1799
Child

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S4] 1871 Census :DB: Genealogist: image checked: Census Transcript Household Essex 1871 Address , High Green Farm Parish , Thaxted Registration District , Dunmow Image Reference , RG10/1706/F?
    Henry , Cornell , 72 , 1799 , Head , Lindsell, Essex , Farmer 85 Acres 5 Men 1 Boy ,
    Jane , Cornell , 67 , 1804 , Wife , Thaxted, Essex , ,
    Emily , Cornell , 25 , 1846 , Daughter , Thaxted, Essex , ,
    Sarah , Mason , 17 , 1854 , Servant , Thaxted, Essex , Domestic Servant.
  3. [S13] 1841 Census :DB: Genealogist: image checked: Census Transcript Family Essex 1841: Address: Lodge [Richmond Green Parish: Thaxted Image Reference: HO107/0328/F?: [Pages 50-51]
    Henry: Cornell: 40: 1801: : Yes: Farmer
    Jane: Cornell: 35: 1806: : Yes
    Ellen: Cornell: 12: 1829: : Yes:
    Elizabeth: Cornell: 10: 1831:
    Lydia: Cornell: 6: 1835:
    Sarah: Cornell: 5: 1836:
    Nancy: Cornell: 2: 1839: : Yes:
    And 2 servants.
Last Edited15 Feb 2017

John Hockley1

b. 5 Nov 1829, d. 11 Sep 1909
ReferenceMs1549
FatherDaniel Hockley1 b. 20 Oct 1795, d. 31 Aug 1873
MotherAnn Bass1 b. 25 Apr 1796, d. 21 Mar 1877
Birth*5 Nov 1829 John Hockley , son of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass, was born on Thursday, 5 Nov 1829 at Little Sampford, ESS, ENG.2,3 
Baptism25 Jul 1830 John Hockley was baptized on 25 Jul 1830 at Independent, Thaxted, ESS, ENG.2,3 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 He appeared as John Hockley, age 10 in the household of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass in the 1841 census at Little Sampford; Daniel Hockley, age 45, Farmer, born in Essex & Ann Hockley, age 45, born in Essex with 8 children.4 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 John Hockley was listed as John Hockley, son, unmarried, age 21, Farmer's son in the household of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass in the census of 1851 at Tews Farm, at Little Sampford; Daniel, 55, is a Farmer 225 Acres Emp 18 Labr. 7 children at home.5       
Marriage*7 Jun 1855  On Thursday, 7 Jun 1855 aged 25 John Hockley married Maria Willis, daughter of George Willis and Betsy Hockley, in St Mary & All Saints, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG,John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley, George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis. This is a marriage of First Cousins..6,7 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 John Hockley and Maria Willis appeared in the 1861 census at Park Pale Farm, Great Sampford, ESS, ENG. John Hockley, Head, married, age 31, Farmer & Miller of 125 acres employing 5 men & 1 boy and Maria Hockley, wife, age 30. with 3 children and 2 servants one of whom is Lydia A Hockley.8 
(Executor) Probate29 Mar 1870 John Hockley was the executor of George Willis's estate (John Hockley of Hatfield Broad Oak in the county aforesaid Farmer) on 29 Mar 1870 at Barton Hall, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG; 29 March The will of George Willis late of Barton Hall in the parish of Great Stambridge in the county of Essex Farmer deceased who died 8 January 1870 at Barton Hall aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Betsy Willis of Great Stambridge aforesaid widow the Relict George Henry Willis of Hutton in the county aforesaid Farmer the Son John Hockley of Hatfield Broad Oak in the county aforesaid Farmer and Harriet Willis of Great Stambridge aforesaid Spinster the Daughter Executors
(1870 National Probate Calendar George Willis Effects under £4000).9 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 The Census of 2 Apr 1871 lists John Hockley and Maria Willis at at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG. John Hockley, married, age 41, Farmer 225 acres emp 6 men & 1 boy, & Maria Hockley, wife, age 40, Wife with 8 children and 1 servant.10 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 In the census of 1881 John Hockley and Maria Willis appeared at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG. John Hockley, married, age 51, Farmer of 225 acres employing 5 men & 1 boy and Maria Hockley, wife, 50. 7 children in the house.11 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 John Hockley and Maria Willis appeared in the 1891 census at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG. John Hockley, married, age 61, Farmer & Maria Hockley, wife, age 60 with 4 of their children.12 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 On 31 Mar 1901 John Hockley and Maria Willis were listed the census at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG. John Hockley, Head, married, age 71, Farmer and Maria Hockley, wife, age 70 have 4 of their children and her widowed brother with them.13 
Death*11 Sep 1909 John Hockley died at age 79 at Friars Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS on 11 Sep 1909.14 
Probate*16 Oct 1909 His estate was probated on 16 Oct 1909 Hockley John died 11 September 1909 Probate to Albert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley farmer and Ernest Henry Hockley builder. Effects £3045 4s. 5d.14 

Family

Maria Willis b. Jun 1830, d. Mar 1914
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI).
  2. [S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI) :Sarah Smethem: IGI Record submitted by member of LDS Church (no source information available)
    John Hockley Male Birth: 05 November 1829 Sampford Essex England Death: 09 October 1909 Parents: Daniel Hockley & Ann Bass
    Marriage Spouse: Maria Willis Marriage: 07 June 1855 Essex.
  3. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: DB: Genealogist: Baptism TNA Reference RG4 / Piece 4031 / Folio 3 Full Name John Hockley Date of Baptism 25th July 1830 Male Date of Birth 5th November 1828 Place of Birth Thaxted
    Place of Abode Sampford County of Abode Essex Registration Town/County Thaxted, Essex Ceremony Performed By Joshua Samuel Father's Name John Hockley Father's Profession Farmer Mother's Name Ann Hockley Mother's Maiden Name Bass (NB: father's name probably an error copying son's name - commonly observed clerical error).
  4. [S13] 1841 Census :HO107/329/11 Registration district: Saffron Walden Sub-registration district: Radwinter ED, institution, or vessel: 9 Folio: 7 Page: 10:
    1841 Census: Saffron Walden/Radwinter HO 107/319/11 Folio 7 Page 10, ED 9
    Little Sampford Twes
    Daniel Hockley, age 45, Farmer, born in Essex
    Ann Hockley, age 45, born in Essex
    Lydia Hockley, age 15, born in Essex
    Rebekah Hockley, age 13, born in Essex
    John Hockley, age 10, born in Essex
    Williams Hockley, age 9, born in Essex
    Emma Hockley, age 7, born in Essex
    Henry Hockley, age 5, born in Essex
    Mary Hockley, age 2, born in Essex
    Alfred Hockley, age ?5 mo, born in Essex.
  5. [S3] 1851 Census.
  6. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry.
  7. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage June Quarter 1855 Maria Willis m John Hockley Rochford 4a 189 (Source: FreeBMD)
    Parish reg: John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley ,George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis.
  8. [S2] 1861 Census :1861 Census: RG9/1123 Folio 102 Great Sampford
    Schedule No. 24 Park Pale Farm
    John Hockley, Head, married, age 31, Farmer & Miller of 125 acres employing 5 men & 1 boy, born Little Sampford Essex
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, age 30, born Thaxted Essex
    Annie Hockley, daughter, age 3, born Great Sampford Essex
    William A Hockley, son, age 1, born Great Sampford Essex
    Emily M Hockley, daughter, age 7 months, born Great Sampford Essex
    Susan Turner, Servant, unmarried, age 18, General Servant, born Thaxted Essex
    Lydia A Hockley, Servant, unmarried,age 13, Nurse Girl, born Thaxted Essex.
  9. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1870 National Probate Calendar George Willis Effects under £4000.
  10. [S4] 1871 Census :1871 Census: RG10/1705 Folio 17 Pages 3&4 Dunmow/Hatfield
    Parish of Hatfield Broad Oak Ecclesiastical Parish Holy Trinity
    Schedule No. 15 Friar's Farm
    John Hockley, Head of family, married, age 41, Farmer 225 acres emp 6 men & 1 boy, born Little Sampford Essex
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, age 40, Wife, born Thaxted Essex
    William Alfred Hockley, son, unmarrried, age 11, Scholar, born Great Samford Essex
    Emily Major Hockley, daughter, age 10, Scholar, born Great Samford Essex
    Elizabeth Julia Hockley, daughter, age 9, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    John George Hockley, son, age 8, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Daniel Herbert Hockley, son, age 6, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Harriet Ann Hockley, daughter, age 4, Scholar, born Hatfield Borad Oak Essex
    Henry Hockley, son, age 2, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Albert Edward Joseph Hockley, age 1, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Caroline Philper, Servant, unmarried, age 18, Domestic Servant, born Great Canfield Essex.
  11. [S44] 1881 Census :1881 Census: RG11/1814 Folio 26 Page 24 Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Friars Farm
    John Hockley, Head, married, male, age 51, born Sampford Essex, Farmer of 225 acres employing 5 men & 1 boy
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, female, age 50, born Thaxted Essex
    Annie Hockley, daughter,unmarried, female, age 23, born Sampford Essex
    William A Hockley, son, unmarried, male, age 21, born Sampford Essex, Farmer's Son
    Emily M Hockley, daughter, unmarried, female, age 20, born Sampford Essex
    Harriet A Hockley, daughter, female, age 14, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Henry Hockley, son, male, age 12, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Scholar
    Albert E J S Hockley, son ,male, age 11, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Scholar
    Alice M Hockley, daughter, female, age 8, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Scholar.
  12. [S8] 1891 Census :1891 Census: RG12/1429 Folio 22 page 20 Dunmow/Hatfield
    Parish: Hatfield Broad Oak, Ecclesiastical Parish: Holy Trinity
    Schedule No. 131 Friars Farm
    John Hockley, Head, married, age 61, Farmer, employer, born Sampford Essex
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, age 60, born Thaxted Essex
    Annie Hockley, daughter, single, age 33, Farmer's daughter, born Great Sampford Essex
    Emily M Hockley, daughter, single, age 30, Farmer's daughter, born Great Sampford Essex
    Harriet A Hockley, daughter, single, age 24, Farmer's daughter, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Albert E J S Hockley, son, single, age 21, Farmer's son, employed, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex.
  13. [S50] 1901 Census :1901 Census: RG13/1731 Folio 31 Page 16 Dunmow Essex
    Parish: Hatfield Broad Oak, Ecclesiastical Parish: Holy Trinity
    Schedule No. 113 Friar's Farm
    John Hockley, Head, married, age 71, Farmer, employer, born New Sampford Essex
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, age 70, born Thaxted Essex
    Annie Hockley, daughter, single, age 43, born Great Sampford Essex
    Emily Major Hockley, daughter, single, age 40, born Great Sampford Essex
    Harriett Ann Hockley, daughter, single, age 34, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Albert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley, son, single, age 31, Farmer's son, worker at home, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    George Henry Willis, Brother in law, widower, age 72, Farmer (retired), born Thaxted Essex.
  14. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar 1909 (Ancestry)
    Hockley John of Friars Farm Hatfield Broad Oak Essex died 11 September 1909 Probate London 16 October to Albert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley farmer and Ernest Henry Hockley builder. Effects £3045 4s. 5d."
  15. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited23 Nov 2019

John Hockley1

b. c 16 Jun 1764, d. 27 Sep 1845
ReferenceMs1555
FatherWilliam Hockley1 b. c 1740
MotherAnn Unknown1 b. c 1740
Birth*c 16 Jun 1764 John Hockley , son of William Hockley and Ann Unknown, was born c 16 Jun 1764 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG.1 
Marriage*11 Jun 1789  On Thursday, 11 Jun 1789 John Hockley married Mary Barnard in Bartlow, CAM, ENG.2,3 
Census 1841*6 Jun 1841 John Hockley was and Mary Barnard were living in Yardley Hall Farm Thaxted ESS in the first national census in 1841, John, 75, is a farmer. Mary is 70.4 
Death*27 Sep 1845 John Hockley died, Thaxted, ESS on 27 Sep 1845 (John Hockley, 81 years, Farmer. Cause of death old Age).5 
Burial*a 27 Sep 1845 He was buried a 27 Sep 1845 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; John Hockley died September 27 1845 aged 81 years. Buried with wife Mary & children John, Mary, Ann, Susan & Jane.6 

Family

Mary Barnard b. c 1764, d. 9 Sep 1849
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI).
  2. [S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI) :Sarah Smethem: IGI Marriage 11 June 1789 John Hockley m Mary Barnard Bartlow Cambridgeshire (Batch No M134071 Source Call No 1040366).
  3. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  4. [S13] 1841 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1841 Census: Dunmow/Thaxted HO107/328/24 Folio 73 Page 28 ED 4
    Yardley Hall Farm
    John Hockley, age 75, Farmer, born in Essex
    Mary Hockley, age 70, born in Essex
    Mary Hockley, age 45, born in Essex
    John Hockley, age 40, Farmer, born in Essex
    Anne Hockley, age 35, born in Essex
    Jane Hockley, age 30, born in Essex
    Jane Tyler, age 15, Female Servant, born in Essex.
  5. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Sarah Smethem: Death December Quarter 1845 John Hockley Dunmow 12 55 (Source: GRO Index)
    Death Certificate Registration District Dunmow Sub-district Thaxted 1845
    27 September 1845 at Thaxted John Hockley, male, 81 years, Farmer. Cause of death old Age Certified. Death registered by Ann Harvey (her mark), Nurse, present at the death, of Thaxted on 02 October 1845.
  6. [S17] Gravestone :Sarah Smethem: John Hockley died September 27 1845 aged 81 years
    John Hockley died September 27 1845 aged 81 years
    Buried with wife Mary & children John, Mary, Ann, Susan & Jane.
Last Edited17 Jan 2017

John Hockley1

b. 30 May 1791, d. 20 Feb 1858
ReferenceMs1560
FatherJohn Hockley1 b. c 16 Jun 1764, d. 27 Sep 1845
MotherMary Barnard1 b. c 1764, d. 9 Sep 1849
Birth*30 May 1791 John Hockley , son of John Hockley and Mary Barnard, was born on Monday, 30 May 1791.1 
Christening30 Jun 1791 John Hockley was christened on 30 Jun 1791 at Independent, Thaxted, ESS, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 He appeared as John Hockley, age 40, Farmer, born in Essex in the household of John Hockley and Mary Barnard in the 1841 census at Yardley Hall Farm, at Thaxted; John, 75, is a farmer. Mary is 70.2 
Burial*20 Feb 1858 John Hockley was buried on 20 Feb 1858 at Independent Meeting House Burial Ground, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; Buried with parents John & Mary & siblings Mary, Ann, Susan & Jane.3,4 
Death*20 Feb 1858 John Hockley died at age 66 , Thaxted, ESS on 20 Feb 1858.5 
Probate13 Aug 1858 His estate was probated on 13 Aug 1858 Hockley John Effects under £300. The will of John Hockley late of Thaxted was proved by the oaths of Ann Hockley and Jane Hockley both of Thaxted Spinsters the Sisters and the Executors.5 

Citations

  1. [S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI).
  2. [S13] 1841 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1841 Census: Dunmow/Thaxted HO107/328/24 Folio 73 Page 28 ED 4
    Yardley Hall Farm
    John Hockley, age 75, Farmer, born in Essex
    Mary Hockley, age 70, born in Essex
    Mary Hockley, age 45, born in Essex
    John Hockley, age 40, Farmer, born in Essex
    Anne Hockley, age 35, born in Essex
    Jane Hockley, age 30, born in Essex
    Jane Tyler, age 15, Female Servant, born in Essex.
  3. [S144] Parish Burial Registers: Sarah Smethem: Burial 20 February 1858 John Hockley age 66, Farmer (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office).
  4. [S17] Gravestone :Sarah Smethem: Grave: Grave United Reformed Church Thaxted
    John Hockley died February ? 1858 aged 66 years
    Buried with parents John & Mary & siblings Mary, Ann, Susan & Jane.
  5. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar 1858 (Ancestry)
    Hockley John Effects under £300 13 August The will of John Hockley late of Thaxted in the county of Essex Farmer deceased who died 20 February 1858 at Thaxted aforesaid was proved at Ipswicj by the oaths of Ann Hockley and Jane Hockley both of Thaxted aforesaid Spinsters the Sisters and the Executors."
Last Edited22 Dec 2016

John Hockley1

b. 7 Nov 1915, d. 1995
ReferenceMs2494
FatherAlbert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley1 b. 22 Mar 1870, d. 14 Nov 1948
MotherFlorence Houghton1 b. 10 May 1873, d. 13 Mar 1953
Note*  1939 Register confirmed date of birth as 7 November 1915

1939 Register Friars Farm Dunmow RD
Florence Hockley born 10 May 1873 female married Unpaid Domestic Duties
Albert E Hockley born 29 March 1870 male married General Farmer Own Account
John Hockley born 07 November 1915 male single Farmer assisting Father

Death registered November 1995 (Ancestry) John Hockley age 80 date of birth 7 November 1915 Harlow Essex
Register Number 16A District and Subdistrict 4721A Entry Number 8.1
 
Birth*7 Nov 1915 John Hockley , son of Albert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley and Florence Houghton, was born on Sunday, 7 Nov 1915 at ESS, ENG.2,3 
(Witness) 1939 Register29 Sep 1939 He is listed as John Hockley born 07 November 1915 single Farmer assisting Father at the same address as Albert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley and Florence Houghton in the 1939 Register at Friars Farm, at Hatfield Broad Oak; Farmerage 63 and wife Florence age 66 assisted by son John.4 
(Witness) Probate1949 John Hockley witnessed the probate of Albert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley's estate (his late father) in 1949; Albert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley of Fryers Farm Hatfield Heath Essex died 14 November 1948 Probate to Florence Hockley widow and John Hockley Farmer. Effects £19227 6s 11d. In 2015 that wealth had a purchasing power over £600k, but economic power over £3 million.5 
Death*1995 John Hockley died, ESS in 1995.6,1 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register."
  3. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :DB: FmP: England & Wales births 1837-2006 TranscriptionJ
    OHN Last name: HOCKLEY Birth year: 1915 Birth quarter: 4 Registration month: - Mother's last name: HOUGHTON District: DUNMOW County: Essex Country: England Volume: 4A Page: 1474.
  4. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: 1939 Register Friars Farm Dunmow RD
    Florence Hockley born 10 May 1873 female married Unpaid Domestic Duties
    Albert E Hockley born 29 March 1870 male married General Farmer Own Account
    John Hockley born 07 November 1915 male single Farmer assisting Father.
  5. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: Probate 1949 (Ancestry) Albert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley of Fryers Farm Hatfield Heath Essex died 14 November 1948 Probate London to Florence Hockley widow and John Hockley Farmer. Effects £19227 6s 11d."
  6. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry.
Last Edited5 Jan 2017

John Edmund Hockley1

b. c 1908
ReferenceMs2285
FatherHorace Daniel Hockley1 b. Sep 1875
MotherLouisa Grove1
Birth*c 1908 John Edmund Hockley , son of Horace Daniel Hockley and Louisa Grove, was born c 1908 at Takeley, ESS, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 John Edmund Hockley appeared as John Edmund Hockley, son, age 3 in the household of Horace Daniel Hockley and Louisa Grove in the 1911 census at Darley Dale Cottage, at Takeley; Horace Daniel Hockley, married, age 35, Private Estate Agent, and Louise Hockley, wife, age 35, married 9 years, 3 children born alive, 3 still living with their three children.2 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Sarah Smethem: 1911 Census Darley Dale Cottage Takeley Essex
    Horace Daniel Hockley, Head, married, age 35, married, Private Estate Agent, worker, bron Hatfield Heath Essex
    Louise Hockley, wife, married, age 35, married 9 years, 3 children born alive, 3 still living, 0 died, born White Roding Essex
    Ivy May Hockley, daughter, age 7, single, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Douglas Horace Hockley, son, age 5, born Takeley Essex
    John Edmund Hockley, son, age 3, born Takeley Essex."
Last Edited25 Oct 2016

John George Hockley1

b. 1 Feb 1863
ReferenceMs1884
FatherJohn Hockley1 b. 5 Nov 1829, d. 11 Sep 1909
MotherMaria Willis1 b. Jun 1830, d. Mar 1914
Birth*1 Feb 1863 John George Hockley , son of John Hockley and Maria Willis, was born on Sunday, 1 Feb 1863 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG.2,3 
Christening16 Oct 1864 John George Hockley was christened on 16 Oct 1864 at Thaxted Congregational Church, Thaxted, ESS, Essex; John George, son of John Hockley, Farmer, and Maria Willis of Hatfield Heath on same day as sister Elizabeth Julia.2 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 John George Hockley appeared as John George Hockley, son, age 8 in the household of John Hockley and Maria Willis in this census at Friar's Farm, at Hatfield Broad Oak; John Hockley, married, age 41, Farmer 225 acres emp 6 men & 1 boy, & Maria Hockley, wife, age 40, Wife with 8 children and 1 servant.4 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S142] Non Conformist Registers: "Sarah Smethem: Baptism 16 October 1864 John George, son of John Hockley, Farmer, and Maria Willis of Hatfield Heath in the parish of Hatfield Broad Oak. Born 1 February 1863. Baptised on same day as his sister Elizabeth Julia Hockley (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office)."
  3. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth March Quarter 1863 John George Hockley Dunmow 4a 376 (Source: GRO Index).
  4. [S4] 1871 Census :1871 Census: RG10/1705 Folio 17 Pages 3&4 Dunmow/Hatfield
    Parish of Hatfield Broad Oak Ecclesiastical Parish Holy Trinity
    Schedule No. 15 Friar's Farm
    John Hockley, Head of family, married, age 41, Farmer 225 acres emp 6 men & 1 boy, born Little Sampford Essex
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, age 40, Wife, born Thaxted Essex
    William Alfred Hockley, son, unmarrried, age 11, Scholar, born Great Samford Essex
    Emily Major Hockley, daughter, age 10, Scholar, born Great Samford Essex
    Elizabeth Julia Hockley, daughter, age 9, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    John George Hockley, son, age 8, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Daniel Herbert Hockley, son, age 6, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Harriet Ann Hockley, daughter, age 4, Scholar, born Hatfield Borad Oak Essex
    Henry Hockley, son, age 2, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Albert Edward Joseph Hockley, age 1, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Caroline Philper, Servant, unmarried, age 18, Domestic Servant, born Great Canfield Essex.
Last Edited3 Jan 2017

John Guy Hockley1

b. 5 Jul 1901, d. 30 Dec 1979
ReferenceMs2097
FatherSidney John Hockley1 b. 17 Jun 1870, d. 3 Nov 1939
MotherEdith Lydia Willis1 b. Mar 1869, d. 15 Mar 1937
Birth*5 Jul 1901 John Guy Hockley , son of Sidney John Hockley and Edith Lydia Willis, was born on Friday, 5 Jul 1901 at Great Saling, ESS, ENG.2,3 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 John Guy Hockley appearedin the household of William Edward Hockley in the 1911 census at Anchors Farm, Great Saling, at Finchingfield; William, a widower age 79, has a large number of the family about him including his sister Emma who married a Willis and his son who did the same. All together 3 Hockleys married Willis in this generation and at least one in the next.4 
Christening3 Aug 1911 John Guy Hockley was christened on 3 Aug 1911 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG.1 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  He is listed in the 1939 Register at 22 Harold Road, Braintree, ESS, ENG, he is described as John Guy is Married, a butchers asst.2 
Death*30 Dec 1979 John Guy Hockley died at age 78 at 1 Vine Street, Great Bardfield, ESS on 30 Dec 1979.5,6 
Probate*20 Mar 1980 His estate was probated on 20 Mar 1980 estate £24,785.5 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register" :DB; FmP: image checked: Ref: RG101/1483A/019/40 Letter Code: DBIA, 22 Harold Road , Braintree and Bocking U.D., Essex, England
    John G Hockley 05 Jul 1901 Male Butchers Assistant Married at least one closed person.
  3. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem : Births September Quarter 1901 John Guy Hockley Braintree 4a 846
    Date of birth confirmed in 1939 Register and Death Index as 5 July 1901.
  4. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Sarah Smethem: 1911 Census: Finchingfield Braintree Essex Parish Great Saling
    RG14PN10395 RG78PN550 RD201 SD1 ED7 SN56
    Anchors Farm Great Saling
    William Edward Hockley, Head, Widower, male, age 79, Farmer, born New Sampford Essex
    Sidney John Hockley, son, married, male, age 40, Farmer, born Great Saling Essex
    Edith Lydia Hockley, daughter in law, married 10 years, female, age 42, born Little Baddow Essex
    John Guy Hockley, Grandson, male, age 9, born Great Saling Essex
    William Edward Hockley, Grandson, male, age 8, born Great Saling Essex
    Frederick James Hockley, Grandson, male, age 7, born Great Saling Essex
    Martha Ellen Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 5, born Great Saling Essex
    Alice Edith Anna Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 4, born Great Saling Essex
    Daniel George Hockley, Grandson, male, age 3, born Great Saling Essex
    Agnes Mary Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 1, born Great Saling Essex
    Ernest Henry Hockley, Grandson, male, age 1 month, born Great Saling Essex
    Emma Willis, sister, widow, female, age 76, Private Means, born New Sampford Essex
    Agnes Willis, niece, single, female, age 37, Private Means, born Little Baddow Essex
    Millicent Winnifred Lamb, Servant, female, age 15, Domestic Servant, born Leyton Essex."
  5. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar (Ancestry) John Guy Hockley
    Death Date: 30 December 1979 Death Place: 1 Vine Street Great Bardfield Braintree Essex
    Probate Date: 20 March 1980 Registry: Ipswich £24785."
  6. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem : Death Index (Ancestry) John Guy Hockley Birth Date: 5 Jul 1901 Date of Registration: Dec 1979 Age at Death: 78 Registration district: Braintree Volume: 9 Page: 1489.
Last Edited19 Feb 2017

Laura E Hockley

b. Mar 1866
ReferenceMs1840
FatherDaniel Henry Hockley1 b. 29 May 1836, d. 19 Aug 1881
MotherMary Andrews1 b. c 1839, d. 11 Aug 1905
Name Variation  Laura E Hockley was also known as Louisa Emma Hockley.1 
Birth*Mar 1866 She , daughter of Daniel Henry Hockley and Mary Andrews, was born in Mar 1866 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG.1,2 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Laura E Hockley appeared as Louisa Emma Hockley, daughter, age 5 in the household of Daniel Henry Hockley and Mary Andrews in this census at Shrub's Farm, at Hatfied Broad Oak; Daniel Henry Hockley, married, age 34, Farmer of 150 acres, born New Sampford Essex and Mary Hockley, wife, age 32 with 5 children and a servant.3 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 In the census of 1881 Laura E Hockley appeared at 2, Sheppards Lane, Lambeth, SRY, ENG. Laura, 15, is visiting the Robertson family headed by Hannah, 54 a widow.4 
Marriage*Mar 1891  On Mar 1891 Laura E Hockley married Richard Matthews in Epping, ESS, ENG.5 

Family

Richard Matthews b. c 1866

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :DB: FmP: England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription: LAURA E HOCKLEY 1866 Birth quarter 1 District DUNMOW Volume 4A Page 390.
  3. [S4] 1871 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1871 Census: RG10/1705 Folio 20 Page 10 Dunmow/Hatfield Parish of Hatfied Broad Oak Ecclesiastical Parish Holy Trinity Schedule No. 53 Shrub's Farm
    Daniel Henry Hockley, Head, married, age 34, Farmer of 150 acres, born New Sampford Essex
    Mary Hockley, wife, married, age 32, Wife, born Thaxted Essex
    Alfred A Hockley, son, unmarried, age 8, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Ernest Hockley, son, age 6, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Louisa Emma Hockley, daughter, age 5, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Leonard Chas Hockley, son, age 3, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Ada Mary A Hockley, daughter, age 10 months, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Sarah Andrews, Servant, unmarried, age 26, born Thaxted Essex.
  4. [S44] 1881 Census :DB: FmP: 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription: 2, Sheppards Lane, Lambeth, London, England RG11 613 23 40 (image seen)
    Hannah     Robertson     Head     Widow     Female     54     1827     -     Melbourne, Cambridgeshire, England     
    Sarah A     Robertson     Daughter     Single     Female     26     1855     Dressmaker     Essex, England     
    Henry     Robertson     Son     Single     Male     25     1856     Grocer     Essex, England     
    John     Robertson     Son     Single     Male     23     1858     Clerk     Essex, England     
    Charles     Robertson     Son     Single     Male     21     1860     Carpenter     Essex, England     
    Laura     Hockley     Visitor     Single     Female     15     1866     -     Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, England.
  5. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :DB: FmP: England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription: LAURA EMMA HOCKLEY quarter 1 1891 MarriageFinder™ LAURA EMMA HOCKLEY married RICHARD MATTHEWS District EPPING Volume 4A Page 309.
Last Edited29 Dec 2016

Leonard Charles Hockley1

b. c 1867
ReferenceMs1841
FatherDaniel Henry Hockley1 b. 29 May 1836, d. 19 Aug 1881
MotherMary Andrews1 b. c 1839, d. 11 Aug 1905
Birth*c 1867 Leonard Charles Hockley , son of Daniel Henry Hockley and Mary Andrews, was born c 1867 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Leonard Charles Hockley appeared as Leonard Chas Hockley, son, age 3 in the household of Daniel Henry Hockley and Mary Andrews in this census at Shrub's Farm, at Hatfied Broad Oak; Daniel Henry Hockley, married, age 34, Farmer of 150 acres, born New Sampford Essex and Mary Hockley, wife, age 32 with 5 children and a servant.2 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 On 3 Apr 1881 the Census showed Leonard Charles Hockley as Leonard C Hockley, son, age 13 in the household of Daniel Henry Hockley and Mary Andrews at Shrub's Farm, Sheering Rd, at Hatfied Broad Oak; Daniel H Hockley, Head, married, age 44, Farmer of 150 acres employing 3 men and 1 boy and Mary Hockley, wife, age 43 with 6 children. Louisa and Ada are not at home.3 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S4] 1871 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1871 Census: RG10/1705 Folio 20 Page 10 Dunmow/Hatfield Parish of Hatfied Broad Oak Ecclesiastical Parish Holy Trinity Schedule No. 53 Shrub's Farm
    Daniel Henry Hockley, Head, married, age 34, Farmer of 150 acres, born New Sampford Essex
    Mary Hockley, wife, married, age 32, Wife, born Thaxted Essex
    Alfred A Hockley, son, unmarried, age 8, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Ernest Hockley, son, age 6, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Louisa Emma Hockley, daughter, age 5, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Leonard Chas Hockley, son, age 3, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Ada Mary A Hockley, daughter, age 10 months, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Sarah Andrews, Servant, unmarried, age 26, born Thaxted Essex.
  3. [S44] 1881 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/1814 Folio 21 Page 14 Hatfield Broad Oak Shrubbs Farm Sheering Rd
    Daniel H Hockley, Head, married, male, age 44, born New Sampford Essex, Farmer of 150 acres employing 3 men and 1 boy
    Mary Hockley, wife, married, female, age 43, born Thaxted Essex
    Alfred A Hockley, son, unmarried, age 18, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Farmer's Son
    Ernest H Hockley, son, unmarried, age 16, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Builder
    Leonard C Hockley, son, male, age 13, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Scholar
    Horace D Hockley, son, male, age 5, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Martha Hockley, daughter, age 4, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Oliver J Hockley, son, age 2, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex.
Last Edited29 Dec 2016

Lydia Ann Hockley1

b. 28 Sep 1825, d. 9 Jul 1909
ReferenceMs1548
FatherDaniel Hockley1 b. 20 Oct 1795, d. 31 Aug 1873
MotherAnn Bass1 b. 25 Apr 1796, d. 21 Mar 1877
Birth*28 Sep 1825 Lydia Ann Hockley , daughter of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass, was born on Wednesday, 28 Sep 1825 at Little Sampford, ESS, ENG.2,3 
Baptism20 Oct 1825 Lydia Ann Hockley was baptized on 20 Oct 1825 at Independent, Thaxted, ESS, ENG.3 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared as Lydia Hockley, age 15 in the household of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass in the 1841 census at Little Sampford; Daniel Hockley, age 45, Farmer, born in Essex & Ann Hockley, age 45, born in Essex with 8 children.4 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 Lydia Ann Hockley was listed as Lydia Ann Hockley, daughter, unmarried, age 25, Farmer's daughter in the household of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass in the census of 1851 at Tews Farm, at Little Sampford; Daniel, 55, is a Farmer 225 Acres Emp 18 Labr. 7 children at home.2       
(Witness) Marriage7 Jun 1855 Lydia Ann Hockley witnessed the marriage of John Hockley and Maria Willis on 7 Jun 1855 at St Mary & All Saints, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG; John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley, George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis. This is a marriage of First Cousins.5,6 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 Lydia Ann Hockley appeared in the 1861 census at Grocer & Draper Shop, Newport, ESS, ENG. Lydia is an assistant Draper in the shop operaqted by the Barnard family She is unmarried age 35.7 
(Witness) Probate12 Jun 1879 She witnessed the probate of Mary Hockley's estate on 12 Jun 1879; Hockley Mary Personal Estate under £600 The Will of Mary Hockley formerly of Debden but late of Thaxted Spinster who died 17 April 1879 was proved by Alfred Hockley of Debden Farmer the Brother and Lydia Ann Hockley of Thaxted Spinster the Sister two of the Executors.8 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 In the census of 1881 Lydia Ann Hockley appeared at Lydia's Newbiggen St, Thaxted, ESS, ENG. Lydia Ann Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 55, Annuitant. Lydia has her anniutant sister Rebecca and little niece Agnes Willis with her.9 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 She appeared in the 1891 census at Lydia's Newbiggen St, Thaxted, ESS, ENG. Lydia A Hockley, Head, single, age 65, Living on own means. Sister Rebecca and Niece Agnes are with her.10 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 On 31 Mar 1901 Lydia Ann Hockley were listed the census at Lydia's Newbiggen St, Thaxted, ESS, ENG. Lydia A Hockley, Head, single, age 75, Living on own means. Sister Rebecca has died. She now has two nieces living with her.11 
Death*9 Jul 1909 Lydia Ann Hockley died at age 83 at Newbiggin St, Thaxted, ESS on 9 Jul 1909 (age 83).12,13 
Burial*14 Jul 1909 She was buried on 14 Jul 1909 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; 'Lydia Ann Hockley went home July 9th 1909 aged 83 years
Looking unto Jesus '
Buried with sister Rebecca & niece Emma Kate Willis.14 
Probate14 Aug 1909 Her estate was probated on 14 Aug 1909 Hockley Lydia Ann of New-biggen street Thaxted Essex Spinster Probate London 14 August to Ernest Henry Hockley builder and Agnes Willis spinster. Effects £873 2s. 1d. Resworn £1034 9s. 3d.12 

Citations

  1. [S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI).
  2. [S3] 1851 Census.
  3. [S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI) :Sarah Smethem: IGI Christening Lydia Ann Hockley 20 October 1825 Independent, Thaxted Essex. Date of Birth 28 September 1825. Parents Daniel & Ann Hockley.
  4. [S13] 1841 Census :HO107/329/11 Registration district: Saffron Walden Sub-registration district: Radwinter ED, institution, or vessel: 9 Folio: 7 Page: 10:
    1841 Census: Saffron Walden/Radwinter HO 107/319/11 Folio 7 Page 10, ED 9
    Little Sampford Twes
    Daniel Hockley, age 45, Farmer, born in Essex
    Ann Hockley, age 45, born in Essex
    Lydia Hockley, age 15, born in Essex
    Rebekah Hockley, age 13, born in Essex
    John Hockley, age 10, born in Essex
    Williams Hockley, age 9, born in Essex
    Emma Hockley, age 7, born in Essex
    Henry Hockley, age 5, born in Essex
    Mary Hockley, age 2, born in Essex
    Alfred Hockley, age ?5 mo, born in Essex.
  5. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry.
  6. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage June Quarter 1855 Maria Willis m John Hockley Rochford 4a 189 (Source: FreeBMD)
    Parish reg: John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley ,George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis.
  7. [S2] 1861 Census :DB: Genealogist: Census Transcript Household Essex 1861 Address Grocer & Draper Shop Parish Newport Registration District Saffron Walden Image Reference RG9/1120/F?
    George Wayden     Barnard     38     1823     Head     Thaxted, Essex     Farmer & Draper Employing 4 Labourer's & 1 Boy Farmer Occupation 192 Employing 2 Labourer & 2 Boys Coal Merchant Employing 11 Men & 1 Boy     
    Emma     Barnard     32     1829     Wife     Stansted, Essex          
    Levina Elizabeth     Barnard     8     1853     Daughter     Newport, Essex     Scholar     
    George Berbert     Barnard     6     1855     Son     Newport, Essex     Scholar     
    Alice Mary     Barnard     5     1856     Daughter     Newport, Essex     Scholar     
    Sydney Charles     Barnard     3     1858     Son     Newport, Essex          
    Elizabeth     Barnard     17     1844     Daughter     Stansted, Essex     Shop Keeper's Daughter     
    Lydia Ann     Hockley     35     1826     Assistant     Thaxted, Essex     Draper     
    Joseph     Baratt     30     1831     Apprentice     Thaxted, Essex     Grocer & Draper.
  8. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar 1879 (Ancestry)
    Hockley Mary Personal Estate under £600 12 June The Will of Mary Hockley formerly of Debden but late of Thaxted both in the county of Essex Spinster who died 17 April 1879 at Thaxted was proved at the Principal Registry by Alfred Hockley of Debden Farmer the Brother and Lydia Ann Hockley of Thaxted Spinster the Sister two of the Executors."
  9. [S44] 1881 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/ 1815 Folio 41 page 7
    Newbiggen Street Thaxted Essex
    Lydia Ann Hockley, Head, unmarried, female, age 55, born Thaxted Essex, Annuitant
    Rebecca Hockley, sister, unmarried, female, age 53, born Thaxted Essex, Annuitant
    Agnes Willis, niece, female, age 7, born Little Baddow Essex, Scholar.
  10. [S8] 1891 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1430 Folio 35 Page 5 Dunmow
    Parish: Thaxted Schedule No. 38 New Biggen
    Lydia A Hockley, Head, single, age 65, Living on own means, born Thaxted Essex
    Rebecca Hockley, sister, single, age 63, Living on own means, born Thaxted Essex
    Agnes Willis, niece, single, age 17, Companion & Help, born Little Baddow Essex.
  11. [S50] 1901 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census: RG13/1732 Folio 32 Page 4 Dunmow Thaxted
    Schedule No 23 New Biggen St
    Lydia A Hockley, Head, single, age 75, Living on own means, born Thaxted Essex
    Elizabeth J Hockley, niece, single, age 39, Companion Dom, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Agnes Willis, niece, single, age 27, Housekeeper, born Little Baddow Essex.
  12. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem:National Probate Calendar 1909 (Ancestry)
    Hockley Lydia Ann of New-biggen street Thaxted Essex Spinster died 09 Jully 1909 Probate London 14 August to Ernest Henry Hockley builder and Agnes Willis spinster. Effects £873 2s. 1d. Resworn £1034 9s. 3d."
  13. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Death September Quarter 1909 Lydia Ann Hockley age 83 Dunmow 4a 371 (Source: FreeBMD).
  14. [S142] Non Conformist Registers: "Burial 14 July 1909 Lydia Ann Hockley ,age 83, Farmer's daughter. Died 09 July 1909
    (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office)
    Grave: United Reform Church Thaxted 'Lydia Ann Hockley went home July 9th 1909 aged 83 years
    Looking unto Jesus '
    Buried with sister Rebecca & niece Emma Kate Willis."
Last Edited20 Dec 2016

Maria Louise Hockley1

b. 5 Mar 1866, d. Jun 1866
ReferenceMs2191
FatherJohn Hockley1 b. 5 Nov 1829, d. 11 Sep 1909
MotherMaria Willis1 b. Jun 1830, d. Mar 1914
Birth*5 Mar 1866 Maria Louise Hockley , daughter of John Hockley and Maria Willis, was born on Monday, 5 Mar 1866 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG.2,3 
Christening23 Apr 1866 Maria Louise Hockley was christened on 23 Apr 1866 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.2 
Death*Jun 1866 Maria Louise Hockley died, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS in Jun 1866.4 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Baptism 23 April 1866 Maria Louise, daughter of John Hockley, Farmer, and Maria Willis of Hatfield Heath in the parish of Hatfield Broad Oak. Born 5 March 1866 (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office).
  3. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Ms2191 Birth June Quarter 1866 Maria L Hockley Dunmow 4a 387 (Source: GRO Index).
  4. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Death June Quarter 1866 Maria L Hockley age 0 Dunmow 4a 245 (Source: GRO Index).
Last Edited10 Mar 2017

Martha Hockley1

b. Mar 1877
ReferenceMs1844
FatherDaniel Henry Hockley1 b. 29 May 1836, d. 19 Aug 1881
MotherMary Andrews1 b. c 1839, d. 11 Aug 1905
Birth*Mar 1877 Martha Hockley , daughter of Daniel Henry Hockley and Mary Andrews, was born in Mar 1877 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG.2 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 On 3 Apr 1881 the Census showed Martha Hockley as Martha Hockley, daughter, age 4 in the household of Daniel Henry Hockley and Mary Andrews at Shrub's Farm, Sheering Rd, at Hatfied Broad Oak; Daniel H Hockley, Head, married, age 44, Farmer of 150 acres employing 3 men and 1 boy and Mary Hockley, wife, age 43 with 6 children. Louisa and Ada are not at home.3 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 Martha Hockley was listed as Martha Hockley, daughter, age 14 in the household of Mary Andrews in the 1891 census at Farm House (Gladwyns), at Hatfield Broad Oak; Mary Hockley, Head, widow, age 52, Farmer, employer with 5 children at home. Louisa, Leonard and Ada are not there.4 
Note*Dec 1896  Probably married Frederick William CROW
Dunmow 4A 1167 but need M Cert or parish record to be sure in Dec 1896.5 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth March Quarter 1877 Martha Hockley Dunmow 4a 482 (Source: FreeBMD).
  3. [S44] 1881 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/1814 Folio 21 Page 14 Hatfield Broad Oak Shrubbs Farm Sheering Rd
    Daniel H Hockley, Head, married, male, age 44, born New Sampford Essex, Farmer of 150 acres employing 3 men and 1 boy
    Mary Hockley, wife, married, female, age 43, born Thaxted Essex
    Alfred A Hockley, son, unmarried, age 18, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Farmer's Son
    Ernest H Hockley, son, unmarried, age 16, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Builder
    Leonard C Hockley, son, male, age 13, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Scholar
    Horace D Hockley, son, male, age 5, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Martha Hockley, daughter, age 4, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Oliver J Hockley, son, age 2, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex.
  4. [S8] 1891 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1429 Folio 21 Page 17 Dunmow/Hatfield Parish: Hatfield Broad Oak, Ecclesiastical Parish: Holy Trinity Schedule No. 112 ? Farm House (Gladwyns)
    Mary Hockley, Head, widow, age 52, Farmer, employer, born Thaxted Essex
    Alfred A Hockley, son, single, age 28, Farmer's Assistant, employed, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Ernest H Hockley, son, single, age 26, Builder, employer, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Horace D Hockley, son, single, age 15, Farmer's Assistant, employed, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Martha Hockley, daughter, age 14, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Oliver J Hockley, son, age 12, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    (Next door is Farm House (Shrubbs)).
  5. [S160] Researcher Derek Bandy.
Last Edited29 Dec 2016

Martha Ellen Hockley1

b. 16 Jun 1905, d. 7 Mar 1980
ReferenceMs2100
FatherSidney John Hockley1 b. 17 Jun 1870, d. 3 Nov 1939
MotherEdith Lydia Willis1 b. Mar 1869, d. 15 Mar 1937
Birth*16 Jun 1905 Martha Ellen Hockley , daughter of Sidney John Hockley and Edith Lydia Willis, was born on Friday, 16 Jun 1905 at Great Saling, ESS, ENG.2,3 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 Martha Ellen Hockley appearedin the household of William Edward Hockley in the 1911 census at Anchors Farm, Great Saling, at Finchingfield; William, a widower age 79, has a large number of the family about him including his sister Emma who married a Willis and his son who did the same. All together 3 Hockleys married Willis in this generation and at least one in the next.4 
Christening3 Aug 1911 Martha Ellen Hockley was christened on 3 Aug 1911 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.1 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  She is listed in the 1939 Register at 66 Bromley Road, Lewisham, KEN, ENG, she is described as Martha E Hackley 16 Jun 1905 Domestic Service Paid Single.5 
Death*7 Mar 1980 Martha Ellen Hockley died at age 74 at 2 Brook Street, Great Bardfield, ESS on 7 Mar 1980.3,6 
Probate*12 May 1980 Her estate was probated on 12 May 1980 estate £12,255.6 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Births September Quarter 1905 Martha Ellen Hockley Braintree 4a 845.
  3. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Deaths Index (Ancestry) Martha Ellen Hockley Birth Date: 16 June 1905 Date of Registration: March 1980 Age at Death: 74 Registration district: Braintree Volume: 9 Page: 1561.
  4. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Sarah Smethem: 1911 Census: Finchingfield Braintree Essex Parish Great Saling
    RG14PN10395 RG78PN550 RD201 SD1 ED7 SN56
    Anchors Farm Great Saling
    William Edward Hockley, Head, Widower, male, age 79, Farmer, born New Sampford Essex
    Sidney John Hockley, son, married, male, age 40, Farmer, born Great Saling Essex
    Edith Lydia Hockley, daughter in law, married 10 years, female, age 42, born Little Baddow Essex
    John Guy Hockley, Grandson, male, age 9, born Great Saling Essex
    William Edward Hockley, Grandson, male, age 8, born Great Saling Essex
    Frederick James Hockley, Grandson, male, age 7, born Great Saling Essex
    Martha Ellen Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 5, born Great Saling Essex
    Alice Edith Anna Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 4, born Great Saling Essex
    Daniel George Hockley, Grandson, male, age 3, born Great Saling Essex
    Agnes Mary Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 1, born Great Saling Essex
    Ernest Henry Hockley, Grandson, male, age 1 month, born Great Saling Essex
    Emma Willis, sister, widow, female, age 76, Private Means, born New Sampford Essex
    Agnes Willis, niece, single, female, age 37, Private Means, born Little Baddow Essex
    Millicent Winnifred Lamb, Servant, female, age 15, Domestic Servant, born Leyton Essex."
  5. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register" :DB; FmP: image checked: Ref: RG101/0389A/017/16 Letter Code: 66 Bromley Road , Lewisham, London, England
    Martha E Hackley 16 Jun 1905 Female Domestic Service Paid Single
    Edith I L Smale 23 Nov 1879 Female Private Means Unpaid Domestic Duties Single
    Ethel M Stump (Smaile) 24 Sep 1876 Female Certified Teacher Retired Widowed.
  6. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar (Ancestry) Martha Ellen Hockley Death Date:7 March 1980 Death Place: 2 Brook Street Great Bardfield Braintree Essex Probate Date:12 May 1980 Registry: Ipswich £12255."
Last Edited19 Feb 2017

Mary Hockley1

b. 22 Jun 1838, d. 17 Apr 1879
ReferenceMs1563
FatherDaniel Hockley1 b. 20 Oct 1795, d. 31 Aug 1873
MotherAnn Bass1 b. 25 Apr 1796, d. 21 Mar 1877
Birth*22 Jun 1838 Mary Hockley , daughter of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass, was born on Friday, 22 Jun 1838 at Little Sampford, ESS, ENG.2 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 Mary Hockley appearedin the household of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass in the 1841 census at Little Sampford; Daniel Hockley, age 45, Farmer, born in Essex & Ann Hockley, age 45, born in Essex with 8 children.3 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 Mary Hockley was listedin the household of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass in the census of 1851 at Tews Farm, at Little Sampford; Daniel, 55, is a Farmer 225 Acres Emp 18 Labr. 7 children at home.1       
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 Mary Hockley appeared as mary is 22, single in the household of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass in the census at Tews Farm, Hill Road, at Little Sampford.4 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Mary Hockley appeared as Mary Hockley, sister, unmarried, age 32 in the household of Alfred Joseph Hockley in this census at Cross Stiles Farm next to Lovecotts, at Saffron Walden; Alfred Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 30, Farmer of 112 acres employing 3 labourers 2 boys, has his old parents and 2 unmarried sisters living with him.5 
Death*17 Apr 1879 Mary Hockley died at age 40 , ESS on 17 Apr 1879.6,7 
Burial*a 17 Apr 1879 She was buried a 17 Apr 1879 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; 'Also of Mary the youngest daughter of the above April 17th 1879 aged 40 years'
Buried with father Daniel and mother Ann.8 
Probate12 Jun 1879 Her estate was probated on 12 Jun 1879 Hockley Mary Personal Estate under £600 The Will of Mary Hockley formerly of Debden but late of Thaxted Spinster who died 17 April 1879 was proved by Alfred Hockley of Debden Farmer the Brother and Lydia Ann Hockley of Thaxted Spinster the Sister two of the Executors.9 

Citations

  1. [S3] 1851 Census.
  2. [S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI) :Sarah Smethem: IGI Record submitted by LDS member (No source information available) Mary Hockley Female Birth: 22 June 1838 Essex Death:17 April 1879 Parents: Daniel Hockley & Ann Bass.
  3. [S13] 1841 Census :HO107/329/11 Registration district: Saffron Walden Sub-registration district: Radwinter ED, institution, or vessel: 9 Folio: 7 Page: 10:
    1841 Census: Saffron Walden/Radwinter HO 107/319/11 Folio 7 Page 10, ED 9
    Little Sampford Twes
    Daniel Hockley, age 45, Farmer, born in Essex
    Ann Hockley, age 45, born in Essex
    Lydia Hockley, age 15, born in Essex
    Rebekah Hockley, age 13, born in Essex
    John Hockley, age 10, born in Essex
    Williams Hockley, age 9, born in Essex
    Emma Hockley, age 7, born in Essex
    Henry Hockley, age 5, born in Essex
    Mary Hockley, age 2, born in Essex
    Alfred Hockley, age ?5 mo, born in Essex.
  4. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1861 Census: RG9/1123 Little Sampford Essex
    Schedule No. 101 Tews Farm
    Daniel Hockley, Head, married, age 65, Farmer, born Little Sampford Essex
    Ann Hockley, wife, married, age 64, Farmer's wif, born Debden Essex
    Rebecca Hockley, daughter, unmarried, age 33, Farmer's daughter, born Thaxted Essex
    Emma Hockley, daughter, unmarried, age 26, Farmer's daughter, born Little Sampford Essex
    Daniel Henry Hockley, son, unmarried, age 24, Farmer's son, born Little Sampford Essex
    Mary Hockley, daughter, unmarried, age 22, Farmer's daughter, born Little Sampford Essex
    Alfred Hockley, son, unmarried, age 20, Farmer's son, born Little Sampford Essex.
  5. [S4] 1871 Census :Sarah Smethem : 1871 Census: RG10/1707 Folio 65 page 3 Saffron Walden/Newport Debden
    Parish of Debden, Ecclesiastical parish of Rochester
    Schedule no. 15 Lovecotts
    Alfred Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 30, Farmer of 112 acres employing ?3 labourers 2 boys, born Little Sampford Essex
    Daniel Hockley, father, married, age 75, Retired Farmer, born Little Sampford Essex
    Ann Hockley, mother, married, age 74, Retired Farmer's wife, born Debden Essex
    Rebecca Hockley, sisiter, unmarried, age 40, Farmer's sister, born Thaxted Essex
    Mary Hockley, sister, unmarried, age 32, Farmer's sister, born Little Sampford Essex
    (Cross Stiles Farm next to Lovecotts).
  6. [S140] National Probate Calendar.
  7. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  8. [S142] Non Conformist Registers: "Sarah Smethem:Grave: United Reformed Church Thaxted
    'Also of Mary the youngest daughter of the above April 17th 1879 aged 40 years'
    Buried with father Daniel and mother Ann."
  9. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar 1879 (Ancestry)
    Hockley Mary Personal Estate under £600 12 June The Will of Mary Hockley formerly of Debden but late of Thaxted both in the county of Essex Spinster who died 17 April 1879 at Thaxted was proved at the Principal Registry by Alfred Hockley of Debden Farmer the Brother and Lydia Ann Hockley of Thaxted Spinster the Sister two of the Executors."
Last Edited23 Dec 2016