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The Calkin Family Origins

The Calkin Family Shield showing the Calkin Coat of Arms.

Origins Of The Calkin Name

There are two main schools of thought on the origins of the surname "Calkin".

One version is that the name is patronymical in origin, e.g. the suffix of "kin" signifying

the "son of", leaving Cal as a pet form of Caleb.

Another thought is that the Calkin is a part of a horseshoe, and therefore the name is

derived from the occupation of a blacksmith. Every village had it's share of Smith

families, but maybe one decided to be more original and choose the name based on one

of his creations.

So what is a "calkin" on a horseshoe ?

A Calkin is a raised & squared thickening of the metal of the hind shoe at the outer

edge of the heel. This will increase the grip. A similar effect can be created on the inside

of the heel by thickening the metal into a wedge shape (wedge heel) which is less likely

to cause brushing than will a calkin.

The Calkin family is now visible worldwide with migration to the four corners of the

earth.

I have obtained a document dated 6th October 1989 which lists the full names and

addresses of 367 Calkin families.

It comprises 84 here in England, 216 in the U.S.A., 48 in New Zealand and 19 in

Canada.

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Tracing The Calkin Ancestry

Firstly it has to be understood that there is no definitive spelling of "Calkin".

Long before the days when everyone could read and write, often when someone was

recording a name, they would ask the supplier of the name and simply record how it sounded.

In most cases there was no point in asking the individual themselves how their name was

spelt as they would have no grasp of the alphabet at all.

Therefore a northern accent may make the Calkin name sound like and be spelt as "Caulkin",

the "i" could easily become a "y" or even an "e" and it would be just as easy to mistake a

plural group of Calkins to be forever thus spelt.

For my part though I will stick with that which is by far the most prevalent spelling - Calkin.

The earliest mention of Calkin (or derivative thereof) that I have traced so far was in reports

of the Battle Of Crecy in 1346.

This was a most significant battle of The Hundred Years War.

The "Hundred Years' War" between France and England (1337-1453) was an episodic

struggle lasting well over a hundred years, for much of the time without any conflict.

King Edward the Third was accompanied into battle with a number of knights, one of who

was listed as:

Sir Hugh Calkyn of Flanders with 4 Esquires.

This can be read in "English Historical Documents" - The Government Of The Realm by

David Douglas (and others).

(I read that on a visit to the Society of Geneaologists in London)

The only other sources for material are all the usual places:

Parish Registers and collections thereof such as The Church of the Latter Day Saints

Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates

Census Records

Trade Directories

Word of mouth ....

Unfortunately, my pedigree line research has hit a wall with Nathaniel Calkin of Stafford.

There are mentions of earlier Calkin families, such as in the Monmouth, Waverton and

Cheshire areas but I've not yet proved a link between them and what is not very far away,

Staffordshire.

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Census Records

1841 census was taken on the night of 7th June 1841 and gave the total population as

15,914,000.

Note: In the 1841 Census a policy of rounding down of ages was in place.

As such people aged:

15-19 were recorded as 15;

20-24 were recorded as 20;

25-29 were recorded as 25;

30-34 were recorded as 30;

35-39 were recorded as 35;

1861 census was taken on the night of 7th April 1861 and gave the total population as

20,066,000.

1871 Census was taken on the night of 2nd April 1871 and gave the total population as

22,723,000

1881 census was taken on the night of 3rd April 1881 and gave the total population as

25,974,000.

1891 Census was taken on the night of 5th April 1891 and gave the total population as

28,999,725.

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Family of John Baptiste Calkin

John Baptiste Calkin. Cyber Hymnal - The Works of J.B. Calkin *

From Wikipedia

Life

He was born in London on 16 March 1827, the son of James Calkin (1786–1862), composer and pianist.

Reared in a musical atmosphere, he studied music under his father, and his three brothers, Joseph, James,

and George, also adopted the profession.[1]

When nineteen Calkin was appointed organist, precentor, and choirmaster of St Columba's College, Dublin,

in succession to Edwin George Monk. St. Columba's College was a school mainly for the boys of the upper

classes and for candidates for the ministry of the Church of Ireland; music and the Irish language were

prominent features in the curriculum. From 1846 to 1853, Calkin maintained a high standard of choral music

at St. Columba's, and he cultivated composition. From 1853 to 1863 he was organist and choirmaster of

Woburn Chapel, London; from 1863 to 1868 organist of Camden Road Chapel; and from 1870 to 1884

organist at St. Thomas's Church, Camden Town. [1]

In 1883, Calkin became professor at the Guildhall School of Music under Thomas Henry Weist-Hill, and

concentrated on teaching and composing. He was on the council of Trinity College, London, a member of

the Philharmonic Society (1862), and a fellow of the College of Organists, incorporated in 1893. [1]

Calkin died at Hornsey Rise Gardens on 15 April 1905, and was buried in Highgate cemetery.[1]

Works

As a composer, Calkin essayed many forms, but his sacred music is best known, especially his morning and

evening services in B flat, G, and D. His communion service in C is marked Op. 134, a sufficient proof of

his fertility. He wrote much for the organ, including numerous transcriptions, and he scored many string

arrangements, as well as original sonatas, duos, &c. His hymn tunes, though not to be found in 'Hymns

Ancient and Modern,' are in other collections.

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Calkin's setting of "Fling out the Banner" (by Bishop G. W. Doane) has a great vogue in America and the

British colonies, and was included in the Canadian Book of Common Praise (1909), edited by Sir George

Martin. His "Agape" was composed specially for the 'Church Hymnary of Scotland (1871), to the words

"Jesu, most loving God", and was inserted in the Church Hymnal of Ireland (1874).[1]

His best known work is the setting from 1872 of a popular Christmas song I Heard the Bells on Christmas

Day by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

From Calkin Ancestry

John Baptiste Seventh of 8 children born to James and Victoire

Composer, organist, precentor, and choirmaster.

He was a prolific composer of church services, anthems and hymns.

John Baptiste was taught by his father James. He served at St. Columba's college, Dublin,

from 1846 to 1853 where he succeeded Dr Monk as precentor and organist.

On his return to London he served in various churches in London.

He then became an esteemed professor at the Guildhall School of Music and later at Croydon Conservatory.

In 1872 John Baptiste wrote the music to the classic carol "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day", to which

Longfellow supplied the words.

Longfellow's words were a poem written in 1864 during the American Civil War following his son being

badly wounded in 1863.

When J.B.C. set them to music, two verses referring to the war were removed.

1841 Census

The 1841 census lists John aged 14 living with his parents.

1861 Census

The 1861 census lists John and his wife as being visitors at the home of John P. Vesey at

34, Gothic Villa, St. Pauls Road, Kentish Town, Pancras.

(no mention is made of their daughter Annie)

1871 Census

The 1871 census lists John, his wife and two children living at

48, St. Pauls Road, Kentish Town, Pancras.

Also living with them are his wife's sister, Ruth Edwards (44)

and a domestic servant, Elizabeth Hand (16) from Woodford, Essex.

1881 Census

Occupation as declared in 1881 census - "Professor of Music"

The 1881 census has him living at 55, St. Augustines Rd., St.Pancras.

Also living there in 1881, his wife, two children and two servants:

Rose A.L. Weller (21) of Bow - Cook,

Ruth Burgess (18) of Oakley, Buckingham - Housemaid.

John's address as listed in Historical Directories,

show him to still be at 55, St. Augustines Rd in 1882, but an 1896 directory now lists him at his new

address:

1896 - 37, Hornsey Rise Gardens, Islington.

1901 Census

Occupation as declared in 1901 census - "Composer and Music Teacher"

The 1901 census now shows him as living at 37, Hornsey Rise Gardens, Islington.

The 1901 census also has his sister-in-law Ruth Edwards living with himself and Annie.

John's address as listed in Historical Directories for 1905,

show him to still be at 37, Hornsey Rise Gardens, Islington.

After his death, the 1911 census shows that his daughter Annie remained in the property (below).

John Baptiste is buried at Highgate Cemetery close to Christina Rossetti.

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The following information has been confirmed by Jean Pateman, Chairman of the Friends of Highgate

Cemetery:

There are two Calkin graves in Highgate. The first contains five remains, John Baptiste 1905, his wife Mary

nee Edwards1890, Ruth Edwards (spinster sister of Mary ) 1911 and Annie (daughter of John Baptiste)

1944. The fifth was actually the first there, Edith E 1871.

In 1945 Edith Lily (daughter of J.W.Archibald Calkin) was the last registered owner (but not buried there

herself).

Later entries, after John's death in the Historical Directories show:

1906-1908 - a "Miss Calkin" (probably daughter Annie) living at 37, Hornsey Rise Gardens, Islington.

Born: 16.03.1827 at Middlesex

Baptised: 11.04.1827 at St. Pancras

Married: c. 09.1857 to Mary Eurgain Edwards at St. Pancras (registered in Islington 1b

318)

Died: 15.04.1905 Aged 78, at Crouch End, Middlesex (registered in Islington).

Buried in Highgate Cemetery.

The last will and testament of John Baptiste Calkin has been

transcribed below.

Calkin (nee Edwards), Mary Eurgain

Born: c. 1829 in London

Died: c. 09.1890 Aged 61, registered in Islington

Buried in Highgate Cemetery.

Three Children

Annie E. The National School Admission Registers lists Ann as an admission at North London Collegiate School in

1871

The 1871 census lists Annie (aged 11) living with her parents as above.

The 1911 census lists Annie (aged 48) living with her Aunt Ruth Edwards still at 37, Hornsey Rise Gardens,

Islington.

Born: c. 09.1859 at Barnsbury, London (registered in Islington)

Died: c. 03.1944 Aged 85, registered in Barnet

Buried in Highgate Cemetery.

Edith Ellen

Born: c. 03.1861 registered in Pancras

Died: c. 03.1871 Aged 10, registered in Pancras

Buried in Highgate Cemetery.

John Sidney

The 1871 census lists John S. aged 8, living with his parents as above.

Occupation in 1881 census = "Accountants Commercial Clerk".

For further detail of John and his family see his own webpage at his link above.

Born: c. 09.1862 registered at St. Pancras

Married: c. 06.1892 to Beatrice Emmeline Levett registered in Islington (1b 413)

Died: c. 03.1948 Aged 86, registered in Hastings

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THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me JOHN BAPTISTE CALKIN of 37, Hornsey Rise

Gardens in the county of Middlesex.

I give and bequeath to my dear son John Sidney Calkin my plain gold ring. To my dear grandchild and godson

Clifford Sidney my gold watch and chain. To my dear brother George my amethist ring. To my dear nephew

and godson Archibald my cameo pin. To my dear sister-in-law Ruth Edwards five pounds. All the rest of my

money and property of whatsoever kind or description I bequeath to my dear daughter Annie for her sole use

and benefit and I hereby appoint my said daughter Annie my sole EXECUTRIX IN WITNESS whereof I have

hereunto set my hand this fifth day of February in the year one thousand nine hundred and one.

J. BAPTISTE CALKIN - SIGNED by the testator in the joint presence of us who in his presence and in the

presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses - GEO J SQUIRES Manager London

& South Western Bank Ltd Hornsey London - JOHN AVIS Bank Clerk 79 Alexandra Road, Hornsey.

ON the 4th day of May 1905 Probate of this will was granted to Annie Calkin the sole executrix.

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Family of James Calkin

Calkin, James Second of 8 children born to Joseph and Mary

Pianist, violinist, cellist, composer and notable music teacher.

The Royal Society of Musicians records the following entry dated - 6th March 1808,

"James performs on the Piano Forte, the Violin, Tenor and Violincello.

James is engaged at, the Drury Lane theatre and the Covent Garden Oratorios."

At one time James was Director of the Philharmonic Society.

James was one of four Calkin musicians listed in the program for a Royal Musical Festival in Westminster

Abbey in 1834.

The detail I have states that the performance was, "The Fourth Performance" Tuesday July 1st 1834 of

Handel's Sacred Oratorio of THE MESSIAH.

The leader of the violin section was Signor Spagnoletti. This was probably Paulo Spagnoletti who taught

Joseph Calkin the violin.

The 1841 census lists James living in Harrington Street, Pancras, Middlesex with

his wife Victoria and five children: Caroline, Joseph, Mary, John and George.

His occupation is listed as "Artist".

The 1851 census lists James living at 107, Eversholt Street, Pancras, Middlesex with

his wife Victoria and three children: Caroline, Mary, and George.

His occupation is listed as "Professor of Music".

One servant is also listed in the household:

Ann Geary aged 28 from Ireland.

The 1861 census lists James living at 12, Oakley Square, Somers Town, Pancras with

his wife Victoria, his daughter Caroline (aged 49 and unmarried),

plus daughter-in-law Eliza (Joseph's wife) with her children Archibald and Louisa.

Two servants are also listed in the household:

Susan Saunders aged 11 from Ottery St. Mary, Devon

Ann Lea aged 21 from Swindon, Wiltshire.

Born: 19.09.1786 in London

Baptised: 21.09.1786 whilst lying in hospital, Endell Street, Holborn, London.

Baptised: 19.11.1807 at St. Giles in the Fields, Holborn, London

Married: 30.04.1808 to Victoire Tenniel at St. Marylebone

Died: 18.01.1862 Aged 75, registered in St. Pancras

Calkin (nee Tenniel), Victoire Daughter of Noah Tenniel

1871 census lists Victoria aged 83, living as head of the household at

5, Harrington Square, Pancras. Her two surviving unmarried daughters are living with her.

Born: 15.12.1787 registered at St. Anns, Middlesex.

Baptised: 06.02.1788 at St. James, Westminster

Died: c. 12.1871 Aged 84, registered in St. Pancras

Historical interest with reference to Victoire Tenniel

A nephew of Victoire Tenniel was Sir John Tenniel (1820-1914) a most popular and influential Victorian

illustrator.

Sir John illustrated Alice in Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass.

He created more than 2000 cartoons for Punch and painted one of the frescos in the Houses of Parliament.

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Eight Children

Victoire Josephine

In 1841 census Victoire lives with her husband John and children at Crescent Place, St.Pancras

In 1881 census living at 6, Rochester Terrace with her sisters Caroline and Mary,

and grandson Lionel Lewis.

(There is much more information on V.J.'s own webpage)

Born: 06.02.1809 in London

Baptised: 30.04.1809 at Old Church, St. Pancras, London

Married: 25.09.1838 to John Lewis at St. Pancras, London.

Victoire had three Lewis children with John:

Angelo John Lewis

Albert Calkin Lewis

Victoire Josephine Lewis Click on Victoire's name for detail of Angelo and Albert's families.

Died: c. 03.1889 Aged 80, registered in Pancras.

Louisa

Born: 25.07.1810 in London

Baptised: 22.08.1810 at St. Pancras

Died: c. 09.1856 Aged 46, registered in Marylebone

Caroline The 1841 census has Caroline aged 29 living with her parents as above.

The 1851 census has Caroline aged 39 living with her parents as above.

The 1861 census has Caroline aged 49 and unmarried living with her parents.

The 1861 census lists her occupation as "Professor Piano Forte".

The Royal Society of Musicians has an entry for Caroline:

Entry dated - Between 6th June 1866 and 3rd June 1867

... but it contains no detail.

1871 census lists Caroline aged 59, living with her mother as above.

1871 census lists her occupation as "Professor of Music".

In 1881 census living at 6, Rochester Terrace with her sisters Victoire and Mary

Born: 21.12.1811 registered in Marylebone, Middlesex.

Baptised: 24.01.1812 at St.Mary, St. Marylebone, London

Died: 11.01.1887 Aged 75, registered in St. Pancras.

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James Joseph James Joseph was one of four Calkin musicians listed in the program for the 1834 Westminster Abbey

performance.

The Royal Society of Musicians records the following:

Entry dated - 2nd August 1835

"James Joseph plays the violin and piano forte and is engaged at,

the Covent Garden theatre."

1841 census has James aged 28 living away from his parents at what looks like "Fortes Green" (?)

1851 census has James living with his wife at 25, Harrington Street North, Pancras, Marylebone.

His occupation is "Professor of Music".

Also staying with them is Emily Calkin (20) his cousin from Arundel.

1861 census has James, living with wife Mary and daughter "F.H." at 25, Harrington Street North.

Mary is listed as 45 and F.H. is listed as being 6 years old, both shown as born in Plymouth. But ....

1871 census, after James Joseph's death, has Mary Ann W. Calkin living at 39, Harrington Street, with

her "neice", Fanny Hooper (could this be the F.H., was she really James's child. I can find no birth

reference.)

1882 - Mary is listed in a trade directory as being a "Linguistic Tutor" living at 39, Harrington Street.

Born: 08.04.1813 in London

Baptised: 05.04.1813 at St. Mary, St. Marylebone, London

Married: 13.03.1845 to Mary Ann Whiting Batten in Newington.

Mary Ann was born in Plymouth, Devon (1851 census)

Mary Ann Calkin, died c. 03.1903 aged 88, registered in Kensington.

Died: 11.10.1868 Aged 54, registered in St. Pancras.

Joseph (Tennielli)

Singing Master.

Joseph was a successful Tenor who sang under the name of "Tennielli".

Deriving his italianate operatic name from his mother's maiden name.

The 1841 census has Joseph (25) living with his parents as above.

Born: 13.01.1816 at ?

Baptised: 14.02.1816 at St. Marylebone

Married: c. 12.1848 to Eliza Hunt at Marylebone

Died: 06.06.1874 Aged 58, registered in St. Pancras.

Mary Prosser 1841 census has Mary (23) living with her parents as above.

1851 census has Mary P. (33) living with her parents as above.

1871 census lists Mary aged 53, living with her mother as above.

1881 census has her living at 6, Rochester Terrace with her sisters Caroline and Victoire

Born: 23.01.1818 at St. Marylebone

Baptised: 20.02.1818 at St. Mary, St. Marylebone, London

Died: 16.01.1887 Aged 70, registered in St. Pancras

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John Baptiste

Wrote the music to the classic hymn "A Christmas Carol", to which Longfellow supplied the words.

1841 census has John (14) living with his parents as above.

Occupation as declared in 1881 census - "Professor of Music"

The 1881 census has him living at 55, St. Augustines Rd., St.Pancras.

Occupation as declared in 1901 census - "Composer and Music Teacher"

The 1901 census now shows him as living at 37, Hornsey Rise Gardens, Islington.

(There is much more information on J.B.'s own webpage)

Born: 16.03.1827 at Middlesex

Baptised: 11.04.1827 at St. Pancras

Married: c. 09.1857 to Mary Eurgain Edwards registered in Islington

Died: 15.04.1905 Aged 78, at Crouch End, Middlesex (registered in Islington)

George

1841 census has George (11) living with his parents as above.

1851 census has George (21) living with his parents as above.

1861 census has George (31) living at 23, Mornington Crescent, Regents Park, Pancras.

1871 census has George (41) living at 23, Mornington Crescent, Regents Park, Pancras.

1881 census has George (51) living at 47, Gloucester Road, London.

1901 census has George (71) living at 26, King Henry's Road, Hampstead, London

1911 census has George (81) living at 110, King Henry's Road, Primrose Hill, Hampstead, London

(There is much more complete information on George's own webpage, including career)

Born: 10.08.1829 at St. Pancras

Baptised: 06.09.1829 at St. Pancras

Married: 22.01.1857 to Emily Mary Riviere at Old Church, St. Pancras.

Died: 13.07.1911 Aged 81, registered in Hampstead

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Family of Frederick George Calkin or ...

Robert Henry Joseph Calkin

This is a real mystery as there are cross-references to two people who seem to "share" the same family but

are called two different names as one follows the clues from 1863 right through to 1946.

Culminating in the unusual (and quite frankly bizarre claim) that the original Frederick George fathered

three children while in his 70's.

I personally think son Frederick George must be the father of the latter children.

This is a tangle which I will unravel, when I get round to it.

Calkin, Frederick George It is believed that F.G. may be a child of Alfred Thomas ... birth certificate has been ordered.

The marriage certificate of his first wedding in 1895 has "Robert" living at

60, Newnham Terrace, Hercules Road, Lambeth.

Occupation on the 1895 certificate is "Upholsterer (Joineryman)". Occupation as declared in 1901 census =

"Shipwright".

The 1901 census has Frederick living with his wife and three daughters at,

23, East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent.

The 1911 census has Robert Henry Joseph (aged 46) living with wife Emily and four children at Nettlestead,

Paddock Wood, Kent.

His occupation is given as "Inspector Water Works".

On Ellie May's marriage certificate of 1918, her father Frederick is listed as a "Water Inspector"

The marriage certificate of son Reginald in 1929 has Fred's occupation as "Hotel Inspector".

After his first wife Emily died in 1928, Frederick re-married in 1932 (aged "58" ... born 1874 ?) ...

The marriage certificate of this second wedding "Frederick" living at High Street, Snodland.

Frederick's father is listed as Alfred (deceased) a "Composer of Music".

Occupation on the 1932 certificate is "Water Inspector".

and in his 70's sired THREE children, the hops must be powerfully good in Kent !!

Born: c. 1863 in London N.K.

Married: 13.05.1895 to Emily Champ registered in Lambeth.

Married: 17.04.1932 to Clara Nellie Woodhams, at All Saints, Snodland and registered in

Maidstone.

Died: 24.10.1946 Aged 85, at Copthorne, Snodland, registered in Maidstone.

("Copthorne" is now 33, High Street, Snodland)

Calkin (nee Champ), Emily Daughter of William (a bricklayers labourer) and Sarah Champ.

The 1881 census has Emily (then aged 13) living with 3 brothers and 3 sisters at 42, Murston Road,

Sittingbourne, Kent.

The 1911 census has Emily (aged 44, born in Sittingbourne) living with Robert Henry as above.

Born: c. 06.1867 in Sittingbourne, Kent (registered in Milton).

Died: 04.06.1928 Aged 61, registered in Malling, buried in Snodland cemetery.

Calkin (nee Woodhams), Clara Nellie Daughter of James William Woodhams a plumber, living in the High Street.

Born: 21.10.1907 registered in Maidstone, Kent.

Died: c. 03.2003 Aged 95, registered in Kent.

Six Children ... with first wife Emily (but first two probably not Frederick's).

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Eleanora (Born Eleanora Champ)

Born: c. 12.1890 in Sittingbourne, registered in Milton.

Dorothy Louise (born Dorothy Louise Champ)

The 1911 census lists Dorothy Winifred Calkin (aged 15, born in London) as living with her parents Robert

and Emily.

Her occupation is given as "Domestic Servant".

It certainly does appear that Dorothy Louise became Dorothy Winifred.

Born: c. 09.1894 registered in Lambeth, London

Elsie May The 1911 census lists Elsie May (aged 13, born in London) as living with her parents Robert and Emily.

Her occupation is given as "at School".

Elsie May's marriage certificate of 1918 lists father as Frederick, living in Snodland.

It is reported that Elsie married twice, the second time to Bert Nunn.

It is also said that Elsie died in Great Leighs, Essex and had no children.

Born: c. 12.1897 registered in Lambeth, London

Married: 19.01.1918 to John Henry Bland at All Saints Church, Snodland

On the Marriage certificate John Bland is aged 25 (b.1893), a Mechanic RFC,

living in London with father Henry Bland

"Un-named Male"

Born: c. 03.1900 registered in Milton, Kent (Sittingbourne).

Died: c. 03.1900 Aged 0, registered in Milton, Kent (Sittingbourne).

Frederick George

The 1911 census lists Frederick George (aged 9) as living with his parents Robert and Emily.

Born: 25.11.1901 registered in Milton, Kent (Sittingbourne)

Married: c. 09.1925 to Lottie Duke registered in Andover.

Died: c. 09.1979 Aged 77, registered in Andover.

Calkin, Reginald Alfred

The 1911 census lists Reginald Alfred (aged 7) as living with his parents Robert and Emily.

The marriage certificate of 1929 has Reginald's occupation as "Male Nurse",

and address as 35, Chertsey Street, Tooting.

Born: 06.03.1904 registered in Milton.

Married: 17.07.1929 to Doris Owen at the Wandsworth Registry Office.

Died: c. 12.1975 Aged 71, registered in Sutton.

Three Children ... with second wife Clara.

Margaret May

Born: 28.03.1932 registered in Malling.

Married: c. 09.1955 to Ronald Allsop, registered in Maidstone.

Margaret and Ronald have three children.

Derek James

More recently listed as Gerald James or was there another son born in 1934 ?

Born: 16.12.1934 at Ivymeath, High Street, Snodland and registered in Malling.

(this is now the Mid Kent Water Company offices)

Married: 24.07.1971 to Eileen Ryan, in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland.

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Frederick James

Born: 24.05.1940 at Copthorne, High Street, Snodland and registered in Malling.

Married: c. 12.1962 to Ann Marchant, registered in Maidstone.

Died: c. 09.1967 Aged 27, registered in Maidstone.

Family of Reginald Alfred Calkin

Calkin, Reginald Alfred Fourth of 5 children born to Frederick George and Emily

The 1911 census lists Reginald Alfred (aged 7) as living with his parents Robert and Emily at Nettlestead,

Paddock Wood, Kent.

(See the parents page for the oddities with the father's existence.)

The marriage certificate has Reginald's occupation as "Male Nurse",

and address as 35, Chertsey Street, Tooting.

Born: 06.03.1904 registered in Milton.

Married: 17.07.1929 to Doris Owen at the Wandsworth Registry Office.

Died: c. 12.1975 Aged 71, registered in Sutton.

Calkin (nee Owen), Doris Daughter of John Owen (deceased at time of Doris' wedding), a former "Brake Proprietor".

The marriage certificate has Doris' address as "Mental Hospital, Tooting Bec Road.",

so this could well be at which hospital Reginald was a Male Nurse.

Born: 17.09.1907 in ?

Died: 17. 06.1986 Aged 78, registered in Surrey N.

Two Children

# # # With just two married daughters, this branch of the Calkin family tree ends here # # #

Joan E.

Born: c. 09.1930 registered in Thanet.

Married: c. 09.1952 to Ronald J. Butcher, registered in Surrey N.E.

Shirley V.

Born: c. 12.1943 registered in Surrey Mid.E.

Married: c. 09.1963 to Robert S. Child, registered in Surrey Mid.E.