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Family of Henry LAW and Fanny WATKINS

Husband: Henry LAW (1845-1913)
Wife: Fanny WATKINS (1839-1932)
Children: Reginald Francis LAW (1865-1870)
Alice Annie LAW (1868- )
Herbert Francis LAW (1871- )
Ada Mary LAW (1873- )
Henry Augustus LAW (1875-1947)
Ethel Mary LAW (1877-1963)
Annie Ellen Clare LAW (1880-1880)
Ellen Elizabeth LAW (1881-1953)
Marriage 30 Apr 1864 Exeter, Devon, England

Husband: Henry LAW

Name: Henry LAW
Sex: Male
Father: -
Mother: -
Birth 1845 Exmouth, Devon, England
Occupation baker
Census 1851 (age 6) Exmouth, Devon, England
Strand
Father Henry Law, 31, from Colaton (sic) and mother Elizabeth, 30, from Kenton had a bakery and confectionery. Henry was at school, 6. He had a 2 year old sister and a brother who was 4 days old. There was also a monthly nurse, a 48 year old widow, a 17 year old apprentice baker, and one domestic servant, 23.
Census 1861 (age 16) Exmouth, Devon, England
Strand
Henry was working with his father - confectioner and baker, also Henry Law: a widower, 41, from Colyton.
There were 7 children, the two eldest girls, Emily 14, and Ellen 12, were helping in the shop.
Census 2 Apr 1871 (age 25) Littleham, Devon, England1
South Town
Occupation 2 Apr 1871 (age 25-26) Baker employing 1 boy; Littleham, Devon, England1
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 36) Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England2
South Street
Occupation 3 Apr 1881 (age 35-36) Master baker (bread) employing 1 man; Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England2
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 46) Exmouth, Devon, England3
South Street
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 45-46) baker; Exmouth, Devon, England3
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 57) Lympstone, Devon, England4
Backenhayes
Occupation 31 Mar 1901 (age 55-56) Baker and poultry farmer; Lympstone, Devon, England4
Physical Description 31 Mar 1901 (age 55-56) myopic 40 years4
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 66) Lympstone, Devon, England5
"Backenhayes"
Occupation 2 Apr 1911 (age 65-66) keeping poultry; Lympstone, Devon, England5
Physical Description 2 Apr 1911 (age 65-66) myopic5
Death 1913 (age 67-68) Exmouth, Devon, England

Wife: Fanny WATKINS

Name: Fanny WATKINS
Sex: Female
Father: William WATKINS (1790- )
Mother: Elizabeth UNKNOWN (1798- )
Birth 1839 Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales
Baptism 19 Apr 1839 (age 0) Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales
Over Monnow
St Mary's.
Census 2 Apr 1871 (age 30) Littleham, Devon, England1
South Town
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 40) Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England2
South Street
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 51) Exmouth, Devon, England3
South Street
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 62) Lympstone, Devon, England4
Backenhayes
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 71) Lympstone, Devon, England5
"Backenhayes"
Census 19 Jun 1921 (age 82 yrs 1 mn) Exmouth, Devon, England6
7 Woodville Road
Occupation 19 Jun 1921 (age 81-82) Not occupied; Exmouth, Devon, England6
Death 1932 (age 92-93) Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England

Child 1: Reginald Francis LAW

Name: Reginald Francis LAW
Sex: Male
Birth Q2 1865 Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England
Death Q3 1870 (age 5) Exmouth, Devon, England

Child 2: Alice Annie LAW

Name: Alice Annie LAW
Sex: Female
Birth Q1 1868 Exmouth, Devon, England
Census 2 Apr 1871 (age 3) Littleham, Devon, England1
South Town
Occupation 2 Apr 1871 (age 3) scholar; Littleham, Devon, England1
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 13) Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England2
South Street
Occupation 3 Apr 1881 (age 13) scholar; Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England2
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 23) Exmouth, Devon, England3
South Street
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 23) Baker's shop-woman; Exmouth, Devon, England3

Child 3: Herbert Francis LAW

Name: Herbert Francis LAW
Sex: Male
Spouse: Sarah Ann WOODLEY (1872?- )
Birth Q1 1871 Exmouth, Devon, England
Census 2 Apr 1871 (age 3 mns) Littleham, Devon, England1
South Town
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 10) Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England2
South Street
Occupation 3 Apr 1881 (age 10) scholar; Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England2
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 20) Exmouth, Devon, England3
South Street
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 20) barber's assistant; Exmouth, Devon, England3
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 40) Exmouth, Devon, England7
1 South Street
Occupation 2 Apr 1911 (age 40) Baker (bread); Exmouth, Devon, England7
Whether Employer, Worker, or Working on Own Account: Manager

Child 4: Ada Mary LAW

Name: Ada Mary LAW4
Sex: Female
Spouse: John Tolley ELWORTHY ( - )
Birth Q1 1873 Exmouth, Devon, England
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 8) Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England2
South Street
Occupation 3 Apr 1881 (age 8) scholar; Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England2
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 18) Exmouth, Devon, England3
South Street
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 18) Fancy-wool apprentice; Exmouth, Devon, England3
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 28) Lympstone, Devon, England4
Backenhayes
Occupation 31 Mar 1901 (age 27-28) housekeeper domestic; Lympstone, Devon, England4
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 38) Exmouth, Devon, England7
1 South Street
Occupation 2 Apr 1911 (age 38) stationer's assistant; Exmouth, Devon, England7

Child 5: Henry Augustus LAW

Name: Henry Augustus LAW8
Sex: Male
Spouse: Bessie Hooker WEEKS (1878-1960)
Birth 2 Apr 1875 Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England9
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 6) Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England2
South Street
Occupation 3 Apr 1881 (age 6) scholar; Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England2
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 16) Exmouth, Devon, England3
South Street
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 16) Outfitter's apprentice; Exmouth, Devon, England3
Census 19 Jun 1921 (age 46 yrs 2 mns) Exmouth, Devon, England9
2 Rill Terrace, Withycombe Raleigh
Occupation 19 Jun 1921 (age 46) Outfitter & clothier; Exmouth, Devon, England9
Employment: Employer
Place of Work: 16 Chapel Street, Exmouth
Census 29 Sep 1939 (age 64) Exmouth, Devon, England10
7 Hamilton Road
Occupation 29 Sep 1939 (age 64) Clothier and outfitter retailing; Exmouth, Devon, England10
Death 25 Jan 1947 (age 71) Yeovil, Somerset, England
26 Summerleaze Park
Probate 3 Jun 1947 Exeter, Devon, England
26 Summerleaze Park, Yeovil, Somerset
Probate to Bessie Hooker Law, widow, and Sydney James, Garnet Southon, incorporated accountant. Effects £6875 3s 7d

Child 6: Ethel Mary LAW

Name: Ethel Mary LAW
Sex: Female
Spouse: Ernest Richard WEEKS (1875-1958)
Birth Q3 1877 Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 3) Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England2
South Street
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 13) Exmouth, Devon, England3
South Street
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 13) scholar; Exmouth, Devon, England3
Death Oct 1963 (age 86) Poole, Dorset, England

Child 7: Annie Ellen Clare LAW

Name: Annie Ellen Clare LAW
Sex: Female
Birth Q1 1880 Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England
Death Q2 1880 (age 0) Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England

Child 8: Ellen Elizabeth LAW

Name: Ellen Elizabeth LAW
Sex: Female
Birth Q2 1881 Exmouth, Devon, England
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 4 dys) Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England2
South Street
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 10) Exmouth, Devon, England3
South Street
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 9-10) scholar; Exmouth, Devon, England3
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 19) Lympstone, Devon, England4
Backenhayes
Occupation 31 Mar 1901 (age 19) draper's assistant; Lympstone, Devon, England4
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 30) Lympstone, Devon, England5
"Backenhayes"
Occupation 2 Apr 1911 (age 29-30) helping generally; Lympstone, Devon, England5
Census 19 Jun 1921 (age 40 yrs 0 mns) Exmouth, Devon, England6
7 Woodville Road
Occupation 19 Jun 1921 (age 39-40) Home Duties; Exmouth, Devon, England6
Death 16 Nov 1953 (age 72) Exmouth, Devon, England
Exmouth Hospital, Claremont Grove
Resident at 10 Lansdown Terrace, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple
Probate 1 Jan 1954 London, England
10 Lansdown Terrace, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple, Devon, England
Probate to George Henry Law, Gentlemen's Outfitter. Effects £1845 2s 4d

Note on Husband: Henry LAW (1)

Exmouth Journal, 30 July 1904.

Henry Law, baker, of Exmouth, was fined 2s. 6d. and 13s. 6d. costs, for having in his possession on June 25, a pair of unjust scales. Mr. Edwards, of the Weights and Measures Department, proved the case.

Note on Husband: Henry LAW (2)

Freeman's Exmouth Journal

Saturday 19 Dec 1896

XMAS HOLIDAYS

The Master Bakers of Exmouth respectfully inform their customers and the public generally,

that there will be

NO BREAD BAKED OR DELIVERED

from Xmas Eve (Thursday) until the following Monday,

on behalf of the Master Bakers,

HENRY LAW, Hon.Sec.

Note on Husband: Henry LAW (3)

The Devon Evening Express, Monday, 13 March 1899

EXMOUTH NEWS

HENRY LAW, Baker, Exmouth, offers Eggs 3s. a Sitting.

Minorcas, Rocks, Silver, Watts and Buff Wyandottes, Buff and White Leghorns.

Be in time. Earliest hatchings stand best chance in the Special Class at next Exmouth Poultry Show.-- ADVT.

Note on Husband: Henry LAW (4)

Exmouth Journal, 30 July 1904.

Henry Law, baker, of Exmouth, was fined 2s. 6d. and 13s. 6d. costs, for having in his possession on June 25, a pair of unjust scales. Mr. Edwards, of the Weights and Measures Department, proved the case.

Note on Husband: Henry LAW (5)

Freeman's Exmouth Journal

Saturday 19 Dec 1896

XMAS HOLIDAYS

The Master Bakers of Exmouth respectfully inform their customers and the public generally,

that there will be

NO BREAD BAKED OR DELIVERED

from Xmas Eve (Thursday) until the following Monday,

on behalf of the Master Bakers,

HENRY LAW, Hon.Sec.

Note on Husband: Henry LAW (6)

The Devon Evening Express, Monday, 13 March 1899

EXMOUTH NEWS

HENRY LAW, Baker, Exmouth, offers Eggs 3s. a Sitting.

Minorcas, Rocks, Silver, Watts and Buff Wyandottes, Buff and White Leghorns.

Be in time. Earliest hatchings stand best chance in the Special Class at next Exmouth Poultry Show.-- ADVT.

Sources

1Text From Source: Census England 1871
Address: South Town
Place: Littleham, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Where Born,Infirmity
Henry Law,Head,Mar,M,25,Baker employing 1 boy,Exmouth, Devon, England,
Fanny Law,Wife,Mar,F,30,,Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales,
Alice A Law,Daughter,Unm,F,3,scholar,Exmouth, Devon, England,
Herbert F Law,Son,Unm,M,3m,,Exmouth, Devon, England,
There was a servant living with them. Mary Gooding, 14 from Woodbury.
2Text From Source: Census England 1881
Address: South Street
Place: Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Where Born,Infirmity
Henry Law,Head,Mar,M,36,Master baker (bread) employing 1 man,Exmouth, Devon, England,
Fanny Law,Wife,Mar,F,40,,Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales,
Alice A Law,Daughter,Unm,F,13,scholar,Exmouth, Devon, England,
Herbert F Law,Son,Unm,M,10,scholar,Exmouth, Devon, England,
Ada M Law,Daughter,Unm,F,8,scholar,Exmouth, Devon, England,
Henry Augustus Law,Son,Unm,M,6,scholar,Exmouth, Devon, England,
Ethel Mary Law,Daughter,Unm,F,3,, Exmouth, Devon, England,
Infant Law,Daughter,Unm,F,4d,,Exmouth, Devon, England,
Annie Watkins,Sister-in-law,Mar,F,42,family,Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales,
There was a monthly nurse with them, Mary Luxton, aged 43, from Bath, married.
3Text From Source: Census England 1891
Address: South Street
Place: Exmouth, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Employ Status,Where Born,Infirmity
Henry Law,Head,M,M,46,baker,,Exmouth, Devon, England,
Fanny Law,Wife,M,F,51,,,Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales,
Alice A Law,Daughter,S,F,23,Baker's shop-woman,,Exmouth, Devon, England,
Herbert F Law,Son,S,M,20,barber's assistant,,Exmouth, Devon, England,
Ada Mary Law,Daughter,S,F,18,Fancy-wool apprentice,,Exmouth, Devon, England,
Henry Augustus Law,Son,S,M,16,Outfitter's apprentice,,Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England,
Ethel Mary Law,Daughter,S,F,13,scholar,,Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England,
Ellen Elizabeth Law,Daughter,S,F,10,scholar,,Exmouth, Devon, England,
4Text From Source: Census England 1901
Address: Backenhayes
Place: Lympstone, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Employ Status,At Home,Where Born,Infirmity
Henry Law,Head,M,M,57,Baker and poultry farmer,,,Exmouth, Devon, England,myopic 40 years
Fanny Law,Wife,M,F,62,,,,Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales,
Ada Mary Elworthy,Daughter,M,F,28,housekeeper domestic,,,Exmouth, Devon, England,
Ellen Elizabeth Law,Daughter,S,F,19,draper's assistant,,,Exmouth, Devon, England,
There was a boarder. Mary Budd 53, living on her own means. From Birkenhead or Liverpool.
5Text From Source: Census England 1911
Address: "Backenhayes"
Place: Lympstone, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Sex,Age,Married,Years,Chd Born,Chd Living,Chd Died,Occupation,Industry,Employ Status,At Home,Where Born,Nationality,Infirmity
Henry Law,Head,M,66,M,46,,,,keeping poultry,,,,Exmouth, Devon, England,,myopic
Fanny Law,Wife,F,71,M,,8,5,3,,,,,Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales,,
Ellen Elizabeth Law,Daughter,F,30,S,,,,,helping generally,,,,Exmouth, Devon, England,,
6Text From Source: Census England 1921
Address: 7 Woodville Road
Place: Exmouth, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Age,Sex,Marr/Orph'd,Birthplace,Nationality,Education,Occupation,Employment,Place of Work,Chd <16,Children's Ages
Fanny Law,Head,82y 1m,F,Widowed,Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales,,,Not occupied,,,0,
Ellen Elizabeth Law,Daughter,40y 0m,F,Single,Exmouth, Devon, England,,,Home Duties,,,,
Annie Watkins,Sister,85y 8m,F,Married,Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales,,,Not occupied,,,0,
7Text From Source: Census England 1911
Address: 1 South Street
Place: Exmouth, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Sex,Age,Married,Years,Chd Born,Chd Living,Chd Died,Occupation,Industry,Employ Status,At Home,Where Born,Nationality,Infirmity
Herbert Francis Law,Head,M,40,M,,,,,Baker (bread),,Manager,,Exmouth, Devon, England,,
Sarah Ann Law,Wife,F,38,M,11,1,1,,Assisting in the business,,,,Sandford, Devon, England,,
Reginald Augustus Woodley Law,Son,M,8,S,,,,,,,,,Exmouth, Devon, England,,
Ada Mary Elworthy,Sister,F,38,M,,,,,stationer's assistant,,,,Exmouth, Devon, England,,
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9Text From Source: Census England 1921
Address: 2 Rill Terrace, Withycombe Raleigh
Place: Exmouth, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Age,Sex,Marr/Orph'd,Birthplace,Nationality,Education,Occupation,Employment,Place of Work,Chd <16,Children's Ages
Henry Augustus Law,Head,46y 2m,M,Married,Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England,,,Outfitter & clothier,Employer,16 Chapel Street, Exmouth,2,8,11
Bessie Hooker Law,Wife,42y 8m,F,Married,Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England,,,Home duties,,At home,,
George Henry Law,Son,11,M,Both Alive,Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England,,Whole Time,,,,,
Jean Elizabeth Watkins Law,Daughter,8y 4m,F,Both Alive,Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England,,Whole Time,,,,,
There was a general domestic servant, Dorothy Skinner, 15.
10Text From Source: Register England & Wales 1939
Address: 7 Hamilton Road
Place: Exmouth, Devon, England

Name of person,Status,Gender,Birthdate,Condition,Occupation,Comments
Law, Henry A,,M,2 Apr 1875,M,Clothier and outfitter retailing,
Law, Bessie H,,F,2 Oct 1878,M,Domestic duties,
Davis, Jean E W,,F,18 Feb 1913,M,Domestic duties,
Davis, Wendy,,F,1934,S,CLOSED ENTRY,CLOSED ENTRY
Davis, Gillian Hazel,,F,1938,S,CLOSED ENTRY,CLOSED ENTRY