First Generation  

1. William Keen was born in 1629 in Kent, was baptised on 25 Mar 1629 in Kent, and died in 1675 in Chislet, Kent, aged 46.

William married Margaret White.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2    i. John Keen was born in 1660 in Chislet, Kent and died in 1728 in Chislet, Kent, aged 68.

   3    ii. Mary Keen was born in 1663 in Chislet, Kent and was baptised on 6 Mar 1663 in Chislet, Kent.

   4    iii. Elizabeth Keen was born in 1666 in Chislet, Kent.

   5    iv. Thomas Keen was born in 1669 in Chislet, Kent and was baptised on 8 Mar 1669 in Chislet, Kent.

  Second Generation  

2. John Keen was born in 1660 in Chislet, Kent and died in 1728 in Chislet, Kent, aged 68.

John married Katharin Ratcliff.

The child from this marriage was::

+ 6    i. William Keen was born in 1702 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 15 Nov 1702 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1787 in Sturry, Kent, aged 85.

  Third Generation  

6. William Keen was born in 1702 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 15 Nov 1702 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1787 in Sturry, Kent, aged 85.

William married Martha Kendall. Martha died in 1778 in Sturry, Kent.

Children from this marriage were:

   7    i. Elizabeth Keen was born in 1733 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 6 Feb 1733 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1735 in Herne, Kent, aged 2.

   8    ii. Mary Keen was born in 1735 in Sturry, Kent and was baptised on 22 Feb 1735 in Sturry, Kent.

Mary married Jesse Hall.

+ 9    iii. John Keen was born in 1738 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 23 Apr 1738 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1815 in Sturry, Kent, aged 77.

   10    iv. Henry Keen was born in 1740 in Sturry, Kent and was baptised on 31 Jan 1740 in Sturry, Kent.

+ 11    v. Margaret Keen was born in 1743 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 29 Mar 1743 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1845 in Herne, Kent, aged 102.

  Fourth Generation  

9. John Keen was born in 1738 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 23 Apr 1738 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1815 in Sturry, Kent, aged 77.

Noted events in his life were:

• Marriage Banns: 1761, Herne, Kent. alternative date of 26 July 1761 - this could be the date of the first Banns being read.

John married Elizabeth Carey. Elizabeth was born in 1740 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 18 Jan 1740 in Chislet, Kent, and died in 1795 in Herne, Kent, aged 55.

Children from this marriage were:

   12    i. William Keen was born in 1761 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 6 Dec 1761 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1761 in Herne, Kent.

   13    ii. Elizabeth Keen was born in 1762 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 14 Nov 1762 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1818, aged 56.

+ 14    iii. William Keen was born in 1765 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 21 Apr 1765 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1842 in Herne, Kent, aged 77.

   15    iv. Mary Keen was born in 1768 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 30 Oct 1768 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1789 in Sturry, Kent, aged 21.

   16    v. Henry Keen was born in 1769 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 22 Dec 1769 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1769 in Sturry, Kent.

   17    vi. Tamsin Keen was born in 1772 in Sturry, Kent and was baptised on 31 May 1772 in Sturry, Kent.

   18    vii. Henry Keen was born in 1775 in Sturry, Kent and was baptised on 16 Apr 1775 in Sturry, Kent.

   19    viii. Martha Keen was born in 1776 in Sturry, Kent and was baptised on 2 Mar 1776 in Sturry, Kent.

   20    ix. Jesse Keen was born on 20 Oct 1778 in Sturry, Kent and died on 24 Oct 1778 in Sturry, Kent.

   21    x. Jesse Keen was born in 1780 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 17 Dec 1780 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1781 in Sturry, Kent, aged 1.

+ 22    xi. Hannah Keen was born in 1782 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 24 Mar 1782 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1863 in Sturry, Kent, aged 81.

   23    xii. Ann Keen was born in 1785 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 2 Mar 1785 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1785 in Sturry, Kent.

11. Margaret Keen was born in 1743 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 29 Mar 1743 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1845 in Herne, Kent, aged 102.

Noted events in her life were:

• Marriage Banns: 1770, Hoath, Kent. Stephen Holman otp and Margaret Keen otpmarried by licence 4 October 1770 in presence of John Marsh and Walter Wilkes.

Margaret married Stephen Holman.

The child from this marriage was::

+ 24    i. Zaccariah Keen was born in 1765 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 27 Oct 1765 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1845 in Herne, Kent, aged 80.

  Fifth Generation  

14. William Keen was born in 1765 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 21 Apr 1765 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1842 in Herne, Kent, aged 77.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Chislet, Kent. Next door to Fox and Hounds (son Filmer is landlord)
William Keen 77 labourer
Mary 75
Frances 1(granddaughter).

William married Mary Hooker, daughter of Richard Hooker and Dinah. Mary was born in 1767 in Hoath, Kent, was baptised on 16 Oct 1767 in Hoath, Kent, and died in 1849 in Chislet, Kent, aged 82.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1841, Chislet, Kent. Next door to Fox and Hounds ( son Filmer is landlord) William is a labourer also living with them is Frances (granddaughter).

Children from this marriage were:

   25    i. Mary Keen was born in 1788 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 3 Apr 1788 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1788 in Sturry, Kent.

   26    ii. Mary Keen was born in 1789 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 28 Apr 1789 in Herne, Kent.

   27    iii. William Keen was born in 1791 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 17 Aug 1791 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1841 in Herne, Kent, aged 50.

+ 28    iv. Henry Keen was born in 1793 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 10 Nov 1793 in Herne, Kent.

   29    v. Mary Keen was born in 1799 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 28 Apr 1799 in Herne, Kent.

+ 30    vi. James Keen was born in 1801 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 15 Oct 1801 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1884 in Chislet, Kent, aged 83.

+ 31    vii. George Keen was born on 12 Aug 1804 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 12 Aug 1804 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1860 in Blean, Kent, aged 56.

+ 32    viii. Edward Keen was born in 1807 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 26 Apr 1807 in Herne, Kent, and died on 26 Nov 1891 in Blean, Kent, aged 84.

   33    ix. Filmer Keen was born in 1809 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 25 Dec 1809 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1857 in Herne, Kent, aged 48.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Chislet, Kent. Fox and Hounds with wife Ann next door to parents William and Mary Keen and Frances Keen (neice probably James daughter).

Filmer married Ann Bromley.

22. Hannah Keen was born in 1782 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 24 Mar 1782 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1863 in Sturry, Kent, aged 81.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1851, Canterbury, Kent. 14 Military Road
Hannah Foster head widow 69 charwoman.

• Census: 1861, Sturry, Kent. Broad Oak
Hannah Foster head widow 81 housekeeper
Caroline Foster granddaughter unmarried 22
Frances daughter (Great granddaughter) 6 months.

Hannah married Henry Foster. Henry died in 1849 in Sturry, Kent.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 34    i. Mary Foster was born in 1804 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 5 Feb 1804 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1859 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 55.

   35    ii. Henry Foster was born in 1806 and died in 1880, aged 74.

   36    iii. William Foster was born in 1808 and died in 1887, aged 79.

   37    iv. Jane Foster was born in 1810 and died in 1881, aged 71.

   38    v. Elizabeth Foster was born in 1816.

   39    vi. George Foster was born in 1818 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 7 Jun 1818 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1884, aged 66.

   40    vii. Samuel Foster was born in 1821 and died in 1894, aged 73.

   41    viii. Edward Foster was born in 1823.

   42    ix. Thomas Foster was born in 1828.

24. Zaccariah Keen was born in 1765 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 27 Oct 1765 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1845 in Herne, Kent, aged 80.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Chislet, Kent. Blean Gate next to last house in Bushfield
Zackrey Keem 75 labourer
Mary Keem 60.

Zaccariah married Mary Turner. Mary was born in 1768 in Blean, Kent and died in 1853 in Herne, Kent, aged 85.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   43    i. Mary Keen was born in 1798 in Sturry, Kent and was baptised on 29 Jul 1798 in Sturry, Kent.

+ 44    ii. George Keen was born in 1801 in Whitstable, Kent and was baptised on 1 Mar 1801 in Whitstable, Kent.

+ 45    iii. John Keen was born in 1809 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 6 Jul 1809 in Blean, Kent, and died in 1865 in Herne, Kent, aged 56.

   46    iv. James Keen was born in 1814 in Blean, Kent and was baptised on 16 Jan 1814 in Blean, Kent.

  Sixth Generation  

28. Henry Keen was born in 1793 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 10 Nov 1793 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Blean, Kent. Blean
Henry Keem 47 carpenter
Esther Keem 48
Edwin Keem 9
Elizabeth Keem 7
Caroline Keem 5
Alfred Keem 9 months
.

• Census: 1851, Blean, Kent. Blean
Henry Keene head married 58 Carpenter
Esther wife 59 carpenter's wife
Edwin son unmarried 19 sawyer
Elizabeth daughter unmarried 17
Caroline daughter 15
Alfred son 10
Robert grandson 6.

• Census: 1861, Blean, Kent. Private house
Henry Keen head married carpenter
Ester wife 70
Alfred son unmarried 20 carpenter
Robert nephew 16 lab (grandson, son of Hester
Thomas nephew 6.

Henry married Esther Saffery. Esther was born in 1792.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 47    i. Hester Keen was born in 1814 in Blean, Kent and was baptised on 11 Sep 1814 in Blean, Kent.

   48    ii. Eliza Elizabeth Keen was born in 1817 in Blean, Kent and was baptised on 19 Jan 1817 in Blean, Kent.

+ 49    iii. Henry Keen was born in 1819 in Blean, Kent, was baptised on 11 Aug 1819 in Blean, Kent, and died in 1898 in Seasalter, Kent, aged 79.

   50    iv. James Keen was born in 1819 in Blean, Kent and was baptised on 11 Aug 1819 in Blean, Kent.

+ 51    v. Mary Ann Keen was born in 1822 in Blean, Kent, was baptised on 25 Dec 1822 in Blean, Kent, and died in 1902 in Herne, Kent, aged 80.

   52    vi. George Keen was born in 1824 in Blean, Kent and was baptised on 18 Feb 1824 in Blean, Kent.

   53    vii. Edward Keen was born in 1826 in Blean, Kent and was baptised on 14 Jan 1826 in Blean, Kent.

   54    viii. Frances Keen was born in 1829 in Blean, Kent and was baptised on 22 Aug 1829 in Blean, Kent.

   55    ix. Edwin Keen was born in 1831 in Blean, Kent and was baptised on 19 Oct 1831 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 56    x. Elizabeth Keen was born in 1833 in Hoath, Kent and was baptised on 18 Aug 1833 in Blean, Kent.

   57    xi. Caroline Keen was born in 1835 in Blean, Kent and was baptised on 11 Oct 1835 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

   58    xii. Alfred Keen was born in 1840 in Blean, Kent and was baptised on 20 Sep 1840 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

30. James Keen was born in 1801 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 15 Oct 1801 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1884 in Chislet, Kent, aged 83.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Blean, Kent. James Keam 39 thatcher
Edward 14
James 10
no wife recorded.

• Census: 1851, Chislet, Kent. Herne Road
James Keen head married 60 carpenter
Maria wife 61
Robert Eldridge son unmarried 30 labourer
Henry Petley boarder unmarried 13 labourer
.

• Census: 1851, Chislet, Kent. Herne Road
james Keen (Keame) head married 51 woodsman
Maria wife 52
Robert Eldridge son unmarried 18 woodsman
Joseph Eldridge son 16 farmer
Frances Keame daughter 11 dressmaker.

• Census: 1871, Chislet, Kent. Next to Fox and Hounds widower aged 70 thatcher with wife Mary aged 81 Canterbury
.

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. Canterbury Road next to Fox and Hounds
James Keen head married 81 bobbin maker deaf
Mary wife 91
at Fox and Hounds is Robert and Sophia Keen and children.

James married Mercy. Mercy died in 1839 in Blean, Kent.

Children from this marriage were:

   59    i. Edward Keen was born in 1827 in Blean, Kent and was baptised on 14 Jan 1827 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

   60    ii. James Keen was born in 1829 in Blean, Kent, was baptised on 12 Jul 1829 in Blean, Kent, and died in 1829 in Blean, Kent.

   61    iii. James Keen was born in 1830 in Blean, Kent and was baptised on 23 Jan 1831 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 62    iv. Frances S. Keen was born in 1839 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 6 Jan 1839 in Blean, Kent, and died in 1928 in Thanet, Kent, aged 89.

James next married Maria Eldridge Baker. Maria was born in 1800 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Marriage Banns: 1825, Canterbury, Kent. Holy Cross Canterbury
Thomas Eldridge bachelor of this Parish and Maria Baker a spinster of this parish were married by Banns 28 November 1825 in the presence of Thomas Baker and John Halsey.

• Marriage Banns: 1825, Canterbury, Kent. Banns of Marriage between Thomas Eldridge bachelor and Maria Baker spinster oth of this Parish published 13/11,/20/11 and 27/11 1825.

• Census: 1851, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

31. George Keen was born on 12 Aug 1804 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 12 Aug 1804 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1860 in Blean, Kent, aged 56.

Noted events in his life were:

• Namesake: 1828, Canterbury, Kent. George Keen Baptised 12 August 1804 Herne son of William Keen and Mary Hooker
and
George Keen son of Zachariah Keen and Mary Turner
Two marriages
George Keen and Charlotte Irons 24 November 1827 Canterbury and
George Keen and Sybella Holness 26 January 1828 Canterbury

Which George to which bride?

There are 1841 and 1851 census returns for George and Sybella and 1851 and 1861 census returns for George and Charlotte

I believe George married to Sybella to be son of William Keen and Mary Hooker father and son both woodsmen in Herne
and
George married to Charlotte to be son of Zachariah as in 1838 Zachariah, Mary,George, Charlotte and Elizabeth, Mary and Phebe children registered for Blean Union workhouse - need to view the original entries if I can find them .

• Marriage Banns: 1828, Canterbury, Kent. Canterbury St Mildred
Banns published George Keen bachelor and Sibella Holness spinster both of this Parish 23rd December and 30th December 1827 and 6 January 1828
Married 26 January 1828 in Presence of Mary Holness and Henry Keen.

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. Herne Street
George Keen aged 40 woodman
wife not named aged 35
William 13,
Caroline11,
Henry 9,
Mary Ann 7,
Robert 5
Alfred 2.

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. Herne Street
George Keame head 55 Chislett
Sibella wife 45 Chislett
Robert son 15 ag lab Herne
Alfred son 15 ag lab
Matilda daughter 9 scholar
Stephen son 7 scholar
Arthur son 5 ag lab.

George married Sybella Holness. Sybella was born in 1805 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 21 Apr 1805 in Herne, Kent, and died on 19 Aug 1885 in Blean, Kent, aged 80.

Noted events in her life were:

• Marriage Banns: 1828, Canterbury, Kent. (Witness)

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. Sibella Keeme head widow 58 Chislett
Alfred son unmarried 22 ag lab
Arthur son unmarried 18 ag lab
Isabella Swan visitor aged 1 Ramsgate.

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. Upper Red Lion Herne Street
Sybilla Keen head widow 76 pauper (outdoor)
Isabella Swain granddaughter unmarried 21 born Ramsgate.

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. Herne Street next door to Upper Red Lion and before Prince Albert
Sybella head widow 76 pauper (outdoor)
Isabella Swan Granddaughter unmarried 21 Ramsgate.

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. Herne Street Sabena (Sybella) Keene head widow 66 baker
Isabel Swaine granddaughter 11 scholar Ramsgate.

• Burial: 1885, Herne, Kent. Herne Bay Cemetery Plot H Grave 113 death date may be interment date.

Children from this marriage were:

   63    i. Emma Keen was born in 1828 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 21 Dec 1828 in Herne, Kent.

+ 64    ii. William Keen was born in 1828 in Herne, Kent and died in 1900 in Oare, Kent, aged 72.

   65    iii. Caroline Keen was born in 1829 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 6 Dec 1829 in Chislet, Kent, and died in 1862 in Thanet, Kent, aged 33.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Ramsgate, Kent. Kent Hall?? (next to Cliffe Court)
Maria Goldsmith head widow 42 (formerley domestic servant)
Charles J Goldsmith son unmarried 24 groom's man
William Goldsmith son unmarried 20 book binders assistant
Elizabeth Goldsmith daughter 15 dress maker
James Goldsmith son 13 errand boy
Caroline Goldsmith daughter 10 scholar
Sarah Goldsmith daughter 5 scholar
Walter Goldsmith son 1
Robert Goldsmith son unmarried 22 mariner and pier boatman
Caroline Keen visitor unmarried 21 domestic servant
.

• Marriage Banns: 1851, Ramsgate. St George Ramsgate December 25 1851
Robert george Goldsmith full bachelor boatman Ramsgate Charles Goldsmith deceased
Caroline Keen full spinster Ramsgate George Keen labourer
Charles James Goldsmith and Maria Ann Goldsmith.

• Census: 1861, Ramsgate, Kent. 6 Kent Place
Robert Goldsmith head married 32 mariner
Caroline wife 31
Walter brother 11 scholar
Gayler Keen nephew 7 born Herne
Melida Holness visitor 14 dairymaid born Herne.

Caroline married Robert George Goldsmith. Robert was born in 1829 in Ramsgate. They had no children.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1851, Ramsgate, Kent. (Household Member)

• Marriage Banns: 1851, Ramsgate. (Witness)

• Census: 1861, Ramsgate, Kent. (Household Member)

   66    iv. Henry George Keen was born in 1832 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 6 May 1832 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

Henry married Susannah Foad.

+ 67    v. Mary Ann Keen was born in 1834 in Herne, Kent and died in 1877 in London, aged 43.

   68    vi. Mary Keen was born in 1837 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. King Street with parents.

+ 69    vii. Robert Keen was born in 1838 in Herne, Kent and died in 1911 in Blean, Kent, aged 73.

   70    viii. Alfred Keen was born in 1839 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   71    ix. Matilda Ann Keen was born in 1842 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 24 Apr 1842 in Herne Bay, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Hoath, Kent. Key Bridge with parents.

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Marriage Banns: 1862, Paddington, London. St Marys Paddington 2nd November 1862
Thomas Jenner full age bachelor carman Hall Place George Jenner carpenter
Matilda Ann Keen full age spinster Parish of Herne Kent George Keen woodsman
John Hamilton Kingdon and Charlotte Marie Adele.

Matilda married Thomas Jenner.

   72    x. Stephen Keen was born in 1844 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 14 Apr 1844 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Ramsgate, Kent. (Household Member)

   73    xi. George Arthur Keen was born in 1846 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 22 Mar 1846 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

32. Edward Keen was born in 1807 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 26 Apr 1807 in Herne, Kent, and died on 26 Nov 1891 in Blean, Kent, aged 84.

General Notes: 1841 census Woodman living at Herne Common with Sarah, wife and 7 children, William, Emma, Edward, Jesse, Henry, John and Stanley 1851 census Thatcher (out of employment) living at Blean Gate, with Sarah wife and Chislet 7 children, Jesse, Henry, John, Stanley, Sidney, Louis, Alfred 1861 census Thatcher living at Braggs Lane with wife Sarah and 4 children, Sidney, Lewis, Alfred and Marry Ann 1871 census Farm Lab living at Braggs Lane Chislet with Sarah wife and 1 child Marsy (Mary Ann) 1881 census Woodman living at Braggs Lane Chislet with Sarah wife 1891 census Pauper at Herne workhouse with Sarah wife

Free BMD died Dec qtr 1891 Keen Edward 85 Blean 2a 524

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. Herne Common
Edward Keeme 30 woodman
Sarah 30
Wm 12
Emma 10
Edward 8
Jesse 6
Henry 4
John 2
Wonley 1month.

• Census: 1851, Chislet, Kent. Blean Gate
Edward Keame head married 45 thatcher out of employment
Sarah wife 44
Jesse son unmarried 15 thatcher out of employment
Henry son 13 thatcher out of employment
John son 11
Wonley son 9
Sidney son 7
Luis son 4
Alfred son 1.

• Census: 1861, Chislet, Kent. Braggs Lane
Edward Keen head married 55 thatcher
Sarah wife 54
Sidney son unmarried 17 woodman
Lewis son 14 school
Alfred son 11 school
Mary Ann daughter 7 school.

• Census: 1871, Chislet, Kent. Braggs Lane
Edward Keene head married 64 farm labourer
Sarah wife 54
Marey daughter unmarried 17.

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. Braggs Lane
Edward Keen married 75 woodman
Sarah wife 75.

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. Workhouse
Sarah Keen pauper married 85
Edward Keen pauper married 85 retired woodman.

• Burial: 1891, Herne, Kent. Plot C155.

Edward married Sarah Stone, daughter of John Stone and Sarah Coombs. Sarah was born in 1808 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 22 Jul 1808 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1894 in Blean, Kent, aged 86.

General Notes: Deaths Mar 1894 (>99%) Keen Sarah 86 Blean 2a 591 Free BMD

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Chislet, Kent. Braggs Lane Edward is a thatcher four children living with them.

• Census: 1861, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 74    i. William Keen was born in 1829 in Herne, Kent and died in 1912 in Blean, Kent, aged 83.

+ 75    ii. Emma Keen was born in 1831 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 26 Jun 1831 in Chislet, Kent,¹ and died on 4 May 1910 in Sturry, Kent, aged 79.

   76    iii. Edward Keen was born in 1833 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 8 Sep 1833 in Chislet, Kent,¹ and died in 1897 in Blean, Kent, aged 64.

General Notes: 1851 census on census spelled Keeme transcribed as KUME Lodger unmarried Ag Lab 16 Chislet. living at Herne Street with family of Stephen Holness. 1861 census Ag Lab living at Albion Place with wife Olivia H (wrong age transcribed) no children 1871 census Lab living at Herne Common Road with wife Olivia and neice Mary Anne Barley age 2 1881 Woodman living at Hicks Forstall, Chislet with wife Olivia and neice Nellie L Barley age 9 born Newington, London 1891 census Gen Lab living at Herne Common with wife Olivia, dressmaker and neice Olivia H Johncock age 7 scholar born Newington

IGI Edward Keen - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Marriage: 1857 Herne, Blean, Kent, England

Free BMD Deaths Dec 1897 (>99%) Keen Edward 64 Blean 2a 490

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. Herne Street
Edward keeme lodger unmarried 16 ag lab
living with Stephen and Eliza Holness and family.

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. Albion Place
Edward Keen head 27 ag lab
Olivia wife 21.

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. Herne Common Road
Edward Keen head married 37 lab
Olivia wife 31
Mary Ann Barley neice 2.

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. Hicks Forstal
Edward Keen head married 46 woodsman
Olivia H wife 4
Nellie L Barley neice 4.

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. Herne Common
edward Keen head married 57 genera labourer
Olivia H wife57
Olivia H Johncock neice 7 scholar.

• Burial: 1897, Herne, Kent. Plot C R-5.

Edward married Olivia Harriet Johncock. Olivia was born in 1840 in Herne, Kent. They had no children.

General Notes: 1891 census dressmaker 1901 census Head widow dressmaker own account, at home age61 b Herne living at Park Villas, Herne with neice Lily? Johncock age 17, b Newington

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. Herne Street Park Villas
Olivia Keen head widow 61 dressmaker
Lily Johncock neice single 7
Frank Balls boarder single 27 grave digger.

+ 77    iv. Jesse Keen was born in 1835 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 30 Aug 1835 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1902 in Thanet, Kent, aged 67.

+ 78    v. Henry Keen was born in 1837 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 9 Jul 1837 in Chislet, Kent,¹ and died on 11 Dec 1926 in Faversham, Kent,² aged 89.

+ 79    vi. John Keen was born in 1839 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 16 Jun 1839 in Chislet, Kent,¹ and died in 1918 in Faversham, Kent, aged 79.

+ 80    vii. Wonley George Keen was born on 29 Apr 1841 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 23 May 1841 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1898 in Faversham, Kent, aged 57.

+ 81    viii. Sidney Keen was born in 1844, was baptised on 10 Mar 1844 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1923 in Blean, Kent, aged 79.

+ 82    ix. Louis Keen was born in 1846 in Herne Bay, Kent, was baptised on 8 Nov 1846 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1898, aged 52.

+ 83    x. Alfred Keen was born in 1849, was baptised on 11 Oct 1849 in Herne, Kent, and died on 13 May 1932 in Lewisham, London, aged 83.

+ 84    xi. Mary Ann Keen was born in 1854 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 13 Aug 1854 in Chislet, Kent,¹ and died in 1908 in Blean, Kent, aged 54.

34. Mary Foster was born in 1804 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 5 Feb 1804 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1859 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 55.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Canterbury, Kent. Knotts Lane
John Horne 44 labourer
Mary Horn 37
Hannah 13
Sarah 9
John 7
Jane 4
George 1
.

• Census: 1851, Canterbury, Kent. Orchard Place
John Horne head married 54 carpenter
Mary wife 48
John son 15 carpenter
Jane daughter 12 scholar
Henry son 8 scholar
Eliza daughter 6 scholar
Richard son 3.

Mary married John Richard Horn. John was born in 1796 and died in 1876, aged 80.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. Mortimer Street
Susannah Filmer head widow 61 ironmonger
Elizabeth Horne visitor unmarried 66 annuitant
John Horn visitor widower 64 annuitant
Richard visitor 13 scholar.

Children from this marriage were:

   85    i. Thomas Horn was born in 1827 in Canterbury, Kent.

   86    ii. Hannah Horn was born in 1828.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

   87    iii. Sarah Horn was born in 1832 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

   88    iv. John Horn was born in 1834 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

   89    v. Jane Horn was born in 1837 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

   90    vi. George Horn was born in 1840 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

   91    vii. Henry Horn was born in 1843 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1851, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

   92    viii. Eliza Horn was born in 1845 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1851, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 93    ix. Richard John Horn was born in 1848 in Canterbury, Kent.

44. George Keen was born in 1801 in Whitstable, Kent and was baptised on 1 Mar 1801 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Marriage Banns: 1827, Canterbury, Kent. St Mary Northgate
George Keene bachelor otp and Charlotte Irons spinster otp married by banns 24th November 1827 in the presence of William Poole and Rebecca Irons.

• Namesake: 1828, Canterbury, Kent. George Keen Baptised 12 August 1804 Herne son of William Keen and Mary Hooker
and
George Keen son of Zachariah Keen and Mary Turner
Two marriages
George Keen and Charlotte Irons 24 November 1827 Canterbury and
George Keen and Sybella Holness 26 January 1828 Canterbury

Which George to which bride?

There are 1841 and 1851 census returns for George and Sybella and 1851 and 1861 census returns for George and Charlotte

I believe George married to Sybella to be son of William Keen and Mary Hooker father and son both woodsmen in Herne
and
George married to Charlotte to be son of Zachariah as in 1838 Zachariah, Mary,George, Charlotte and Elizabeth, Mary and Phebe children registered for Blean Union workhouse - need to view the original entries if I can find them .

George married Charlotte Irons. Charlotte was born in 1802 and died in 1866 in Herne, Kent, aged 64.

Noted events in her life were:

• Marriage Banns: 1827, Canterbury, Kent. (Witness)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 94    i. Mary Elizabeth Keen was born in 1837 in Herne, Kent and died on 6 Aug 1923 in Camberwell, London, aged 86.

   95    ii. Phebe Keen was born in 1838 in Herne, Kent.

   96    iii. Charlotte Keen was born in 1842 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 30 Oct 1842 in Herne Bay, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Marriage Banns: 1867, London. St George Southwark 28.October 1867
Joseph peirce fullage bachelor labourer st george Road thomas Peirce labourer
Charlotte Keen full age spinster George Keen labourer
J Edwards and Mary Howerden
.

Charlotte married Joseph Peirce.

45. John Keen was born in 1809 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 6 Jul 1809 in Blean, Kent, and died in 1865 in Herne, Kent, aged 56.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. John Keeme 31 woodman
Susannah 30
Eliza 3
Emma 1.

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. Herne Street
John Keeme head married 40 ag lab
Susan wife 40
Eliza daughter 13
Sarah daughter 8
Henry son 6
William son 2
Mary mother widow 78 pauoer formerly ag lab wife.

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. Albion Place
John Keen head married 51 ag lab
Susannah wife 48
Henry son 15
William son 15
Lucy daughter 9
Mary A daughter 5.

John married Susannah Derby. Susannah was born in 1812 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   97    i. Eliza Keen was born in 1838 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 25 Feb 1838 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   98    ii. Emma Keen was born in 1840 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 9 Aug 1840 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1845 in Herne, Kent, aged 5.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   99    iii. Sarah Ann Keen was born in 1843 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 16 Jul 1843 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   100    iv. Henry Keen was born in 1845 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 7 Jun 1845 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   101    v. George Keen was born in 1847 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 29 Aug 1847 in Herne, Kent.

+ 102    vi. William Keen was born in 1849 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 27 May 1849 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1928 in Whitstable, Kent, aged 79.

   103    vii. Lucy Keen was born in 1851 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 28 Sep 1851 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   104    viii. Mary Ann Keen was born in 1856 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 19 Oct 1856 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

  Seventh Generation  

47. Hester Keen was born in 1814 in Blean, Kent and was baptised on 11 Sep 1814 in Blean, Kent.

Hester married someone.

Her child was:

   105    i. Robert Keen was born in 1845 in Harbledown, Kent and was baptised on 13 Apr 1845 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• With grandparents

• Census: 1861, Blean, Kent. With grandparents.

49. Henry Keen was born in 1819 in Blean, Kent, was baptised on 11 Aug 1819 in Blean, Kent, and died in 1898 in Seasalter, Kent, aged 79.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. Blean
Henry Keem 21 carpenter.

• Census: 1851, Seasalter, Kent. Wall
henry keem head married 31 sawyer
Ann wife 30
Mary Ann daughter 8
William son 6
Frances daughter 5
George son 3
Henry son 1.

• Census: 1861, Seasalter, Kent. Marine Terrace Public house the Neptune
Henry Keem head married 41 sawyer
Ann Elizabeth wife 41
Mary Ann daughter unmarried 19
William Henry son unmarried 17
francis daughter unmarried 15
George son 13
Henry son 11
Charles son 9
James son 7
Edward son 5
Ann Elizabeth daughter 3
Alfred John son 10 months
.

• Census: 1871, Seasalter, Kent. 21 Outer Wall the Neptune
Henry Keem head 51 sawyer
Ann wife 50
Charles son unmarried 20shoe maker
James son unmarried 18 sawyer
Edward son 16 baker apprentice
Ann daughter 14
John son 9 scholar
Nathaniel son 7 scholar
Emmeline daughter 5 scholar
Edward Baker lodger unmarried 50 mariner.

• Census: 1881, Seasalter, Kent. Old Neptune
Henry Keem head married 61 sawyer
Ann elizabeth wife 60
John son unmarried 19 gardener
Nathaniel son unmarried 17 sawyer
Emmeline daughter 15
Francis Knight neice 11 scholar
Eliza Knight neice 9 scholar.

• Census: 1891, Seasalter, Kent. Old Neptune
Henry Keam head married 71 pub licensed victualler
Ann E wife 70.

Henry married Ann Elizabeth Camburn. Ann was born in 1820 and died in 1904 in Seasalter, Kent, aged 84.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1851, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   106    i. Mary Ann Keen was born in 1843 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1851, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

   107    ii. William Henry Keen was born in 1845 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1851, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

   108    iii. Frances Keen was born in 1846 in Seasalter, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1851, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

   109    iv. George Keen was born in 1848 in Seasalter, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1851, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

   110    v. Henry Keen was born in 1850 in Seasalter, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1851, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 111    vi. Charles Edwin Keen was born in 1851 in Blean, Kent and died in 1890 in Blean, Kent, aged 39.

   112    vii. James Keen was born in 1854 in Seasalter, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

   113    viii. Edward Keen was born in 1856 in Seasalter, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

   114    ix. Ann Elizabeth Keen was born in 1858 in Seasalter, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

   115    x. Alfred John Keen was born in 1860 in Seasalter, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

   116    xi. John Keen was born in 1862 in Seasalter, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

   117    xii. Nathaniel Keen was born in 1864 in Seasalter, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

   118    xiii. Emmeline Keen was born in 1866 in Seasalter, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

51. Mary Ann Keen was born in 1822 in Blean, Kent, was baptised on 25 Dec 1822 in Blean, Kent, and died in 1902 in Herne, Kent, aged 80.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Blean, Kent. Tyler Hill
Edward Streeter head married 35 ag lab
Mary wife 36 laundress
Edward H son 12
Clara daughter 10 scholar
Letitia May daughter 9 scholar
Edith daughter 6 scholar
Maria Neame daughter 5 scholar
Harriott daughter 2
.

Mary married Edward Streeter. Edward was born in 1823 in Hambledon, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   119    i. Edward H. Streeter was born in 1849 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

   120    ii. Clara Streeter was born in 1851 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 121    iii. Letitia Mary Streeter was born in 1852 in Canterbury, Kent.

   122    iv. Edith Streeter was born in 1855 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

   123    v. Maria Neame Streeter was born in 1856 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

   124    vi. Harriott Streeter was born in 1859 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

   125    vii. Elizabeth Streeter was born in 1861 in Herne, Kent.

   126    viii. Fanny Streeter was born in 1866 in Herne, Kent.

56. Elizabeth Keen was born in 1833 in Hoath, Kent and was baptised on 18 Aug 1833 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

Elizabeth married John Cullen. John was born in 1833 in Hoath, Kent.

Children from this marriage were:

   127    i. Louisa Cullen was born in 1866 in Hoath, Kent.

   128    ii. Alice H. Cullen was born in 1869 in Hoath, Kent.

+ 129    iii. Kate Sarah Cullen was born in 1871 in Hoath, Kent.

   130    iv. Ada Agnes Cullen was born in 1876 in Hoath, Kent.

   131    v. Edward John Cullen was born in 1880 in Hoath, Kent.

62. Frances S. Keen was born in 1839 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 6 Jan 1839 in Blean, Kent, and died in 1928 in Thanet, Kent, aged 89.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Blean, Kent. Frances Keen aged 1 living with William 77 and Mary 75 Keen either next door to or with Filmer 30 and Anne 40 Keen at the Fox and Hounds.

• Census: 1851, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Chislet, Kent. Herne Road with father step mother and step brothers.

• Census: 1861, Herne Bay, Kent. West End
Thomas Holness head married 26
Frances wife 23
Mercy daughter 3
Emily daughter 1
William Darby lodger unmarried 43 farm labourer

.

• Census: 1871, Sturry, Kent. Broad Oak
Thomas Holness head married 39 ag lab
Frances wife 36
Emily daughter 11 ag lab
James son 9 ag lab
Ambrose son 5 scholar
Alfred son 2.

• Census: 1881, Minster in Thanet, Kent. Sevenscore Cottages No 1
Thomas Alfred Holness head married 45 ag lab
Frances wife 42
Ambrose Elias son 14 scholar
Thomas Alfred son 11 scholar
Norris Percy son 8 scholar
Nelly Daisy daughter 2.

• Census: 1891, Minster in Thanet, Kent. Foxborough Lane
Thomas A Holness head married 56 agricultural labourer
Frances wife 52
Nelly D daughter 12 scholar.

• Census: 1901, Minster in Thanet, Kent. Sevencore
Thomas Holness head married 65 agricultural labourer
Frances wife 62.

• Census: 1911, Sturry, Kent. Water Lane
Frances holness widow 72 married 50 years 7 children 5 living old age pensioner.

Frances married Thomas Alfred Holness. Thomas was born in 1835 in Blean, Kent, was baptised on 3 May 1835 in Hackington, Kent, and died in 1907 in Eastry, Kent, aged 72.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

• Crime: 1863, Canterbury, Kent. 8 April 1863 Canterbury
Thomas Holness Larceny in dwelling house to the value of £5 6 months imprisonment.

• Census: 1871, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Minster in Thanet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Minster in Thanet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Minster in Thanet, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 132    i. Mercy Maria Holness was born on 30 Aug 1857 in Blean, Kent, was baptised on 4 Oct 1857 in Dover, Kent, and died in 1940 in Lewisham, London, aged 83.

   133    ii. Emily Jane Holness was born in 1859 in Chislet, Kent and was baptised on 28 Aug 1859 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

   134    iii. James Edward Holness was born in 1862 in Herne Bay, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 135    iv. Ambrose Elias Holness was born in 1866 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 25 Nov 1866 in Dover, Kent, and died in 1933 in Bromley, Kent, aged 67.

+ 136    v. Thomas Alfred Holness was born in 1869 in Sturry, Kent and died on 1 Jul 1909 in Gillingham, Kent, aged 40.

+ 137    vi. Norris Percy Holness was born in 1872 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 27 Oct 1872 in Dover, Kent, and died in 1966 in Chatham, Kent, aged 94.

+ 138    vii. Nelly Daisy Holness was born on 5 Aug 1878 in Minster in Thanet, Kent and died in 1970 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 92.

64. William Keen was born in 1828 in Herne, Kent and died in 1900 in Oare, Kent, aged 72.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Marriage Banns: 1852, Canterbury, Kent. St paul Canterbury 14th October 1852
William Keen 24 bachelor labourer Oare George Keen labourer
Frances Neame21 spinster Old Dover Road William Neame labourer
Mary Ann Keene and Cephas Keeler.

• Census: 1871, Oare, Kent. Oare Road
William Keam head married 42 labourer in gravel pit
Frances wife 37
Robert H son 13 school
George son 9 school
Caroline daughter 7 school
Lewis son 4 school
Albert son 1.

• Census: 1881, Oare, Kent. Oare Village
William Keen head married 52 labourer general
Frances wife 47
George son 19
Lewis son 14
Albert son 11
Clara daughter.

• Census: 1891, Oare, Kent. Castle Row
William keen head married 62 Tin Plate worker
Frances wife 57 (%%)
Albert son single 20
Clara daughter 18
.

William married Frances Neame. Frances was born in 1833 in Petham, Kent and died in 1908 in Faversham, Kent, aged 75.

Noted events in her life were:

• Marriage Banns: 1852, Canterbury, Kent. (Witness)

• Census: 1871, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   139    i. Robert H. Keen was born in 1858 in Oare, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

   140    ii. George Keen was born in 1862 in Oare, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 141    iii. Caroline Keen was born in 1864 in Oare, Kent.

   142    iv. Lewis Keen was born in 1867 in Oare, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

   143    v. Albert Keen was born in 1870 in Oare, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

   144    vi. Clara Keen was born in 1873 in Oare, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

67. Mary Ann Keen was born in 1834 in Herne, Kent and died in 1877 in London, aged 43.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Ramsgate, Kent. 211/2 Belle Vue Hill Mark H Swain head married 26 baker Wye, Kent
Mary Ann Swain wife married bakers wife Herne
Stephen Keam brother-in-law unmarried 17 baker.

• Census: 1871, Fulham, London. 22 Munden Street Mary Swain head married 37 baker Canterbury
Mary Swainwife 37 canterbury
Willy Swain son
5 Fulham
Fred Swain son 3m Fulham.

Mary married Mark Huggett Swain. Mark was born in 1834.

Children from this marriage were:

   145    i. Gayler George Swain Keen was born in 1853 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 5 Jun 1853 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861, Ramsgate, Kent. 6 Kent Place
Robert Goldsmith head married 32 mariner
Caroline wife 31
Walter brother 11 scholar
Gayler Keen nephew 7 born Herne
Melida Holness visitor 14 dairymaid born Herne.

   146    ii. Edward George Swain was born in 1857 in Ramsgate, Kent.

   147    iii. Isabel Swain was born in 1858 in Ramsgate, Kent.

   148    iv. Henry Mark Swain was born in 1860 in Ramsgate, Kent.

   149    v. Willy Swain was born in 1866 in Fulham, London.

   150    vi. Fred Swain was born on 6 Feb 1871 in Fulham, London and was baptised on 13 Feb 1871 in Fulham, London.

69. Robert Keen was born in 1838 in Herne, Kent and died in 1911 in Blean, Kent, aged 73.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Chislet, Kent. Hicks Forstal
Robert Keen (transcribed as Green) head 24 labourer
Sophia Keen wife 23 Hackington, Kent.

• Census: 1871, Chislet, Kent. Herne Road
Robert Keen head married 35 labourer
Sophia wife 34
Susan daughter 8 Herne
Elizabeth daughter 5 Chislet
William son 4 Chislet
Harriett daughter 2 Chislet.

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. Fox and Hounds Canterbury Road
Robert Keen head married 44 general labourer
Sophia wife 44
William son 14 scholar
Louisa H daughter 12 scholar
Robert hy son 9 scholar
Rosa daughter 6 scholar.

• Census: 1891, Sturry, Kent. Blaxland Cottages
Robert Keen head married 56 woodcutter
Sophia wife 55
Rosa daughter single 17
William grandson 4 Chislet
Sydney Gisby grandson 3 Sturry.

• Census: 1901, Sturry, Kent. Barnetts Lane
Robert Keen head married 67 wood cutter
Sophia wife 65
William grandson 15 wood cutter Sturry.

• Census: 1911, Sturry, Kent. Chapel Lane Broad Oak
Robert Keen head 74 married old aged pensioner with wife Sophia aged 74 married 53 years 9 children 6 living.

Robert married Sophia May. Sophia was born in 1839 in Hackington, Kent and died on 2 Feb 1933 in Herne, Kent, aged 94.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Burial: 1933, Herne, Kent. Herne Bay Cemetery Plot DD Grave 3
Age: 97, Death date listed may be the interment date.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 151    i. Susan Emily Keen was born in 1863 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 26 Apr 1863 in Dunkirk, Kent, and died in 1946 in Bridge, Kent, aged 83.

   152    ii. Elizabeth Keen was born in 1866 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 153    iii. William Keen was born in 1867 in Chislet, Kent.

+ 154    iv. Harriett Louisa Keen was born in 1869 in Chislet, Kent.

   155    v. Robert Henry Keen was born in 1871 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 156    vi. Rosa Keen was born in 1875 in Chislet, Kent and died in 1964, aged 89.

74. William Keen was born in 1829 in Herne, Kent and died in 1912 in Blean, Kent, aged 83.

General Notes: 1851 census Gen Lab living at Herne Street wife Emma and 1 child, Mary Ann 1861 census Ag Lab living at Albion Place with wife Emma and 6 children, Mary Ann, William J, Elizabeth J, Henry J, Harriet M, Frederick 1871 census Ag Lab living at The Albion with wife Emma and 8 children, Mary Ann, Henry John, Harriet Emma?, Frederick, Walter Edward, Edward, Horace Arthur, Olivia Ann and grandchild Ada Elizabeth 1 month borne Herne 1881 census Woodman living at Hicks Forstall with wife Emma 3 children, Edward, Olivia A, Stephen L and grandchild Annie M Gammon 1 year old born Chislett 1891 census Woodman living at Braggs Lane with wife Emma 2 children, Annie, Stephen and 1 grandson Daniel Giles age 14 woodman 1901 census Woodman/AgLab living at Braggs Lane with wife Emma and son Henry J and grandaughter Annie M Gammon 21 Chislet

Free BMD Deaths Mar 1912 (>99%) Keen William 82 Blean 2a 1277

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Marriage Banns: 1848, Chislet, Kent. Parish of Chislett by Banns 23 December 1848
William Keene junior bachelor labourer Chislett Edward Keene labourer
Emma Cullen full age spinster Chislett James Cullen labourer
Witnesses Henry Bird and Stephen Craster.

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. Herne Street
William Keeme head married 25 general labourer
Emma wife 24
Mary Ann daughter 1.

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. Albion Place
William Keen head married 32 ag lab
Emma wife 33
Mary A daughter 11
William T son 9
Elizabeth J daughter 7
Henry J son 6
Harriet M daughter 5
Frederick son 8 months
.

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. The Albion
William Keen head married 42 a lab
Emma wife 43
Mary Ann daughter 21
Henry John son 15 ag lab
Harriet Emma daughter 13 scholar
Frederick son 11 scholar
Walter Edward son 8 scholar
Edward son 5 scholar
Horace Arthur son 3
Olivia Anne daughter 6 months
Ada Elizabeth grandaughter 1 month
.

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. Hicks Forstall
William Keen head married 52 woodsman
Emma wife 52
Edward son 15 woodman
Olivia a daughter 10
Stephen L son 8
Annie M Gammon grandaughter 12 months
.

• Census: 1891, Chislet, Kent. Braggs Lane
William Keen head married 62 woodman
Emma wife 61
Annie daughter single 20
Stephen son single 18 woodman
Daniel Giles grandson 14 woodman
.

• Census: 1901, Chislet, Kent. Braggs Lane
William Keen head married 72 Thatcher
Emma wife 71
Henry J son single 46 woodman
Annie M Gammon grandaughter 21.

• Census: 1911, Chislet, Kent. Braggs Lane
William Keen head 82 married formerly a farm bailiff
Emma wife 81 married 61 years 12 children 10 living
Elizabeth Palmer daughter 57 widow.

• Burial: 1912, Herne, Kent. Herne Cemetery Plot Q69.

• Census:

William married Emma Cullen. Emma was born in 1826 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 31 Dec 1826 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1911 in Blean, Kent, aged 85.

General Notes: Free BMD Deaths Jun 1911 (>99%) KEEN Emma 82 Blean 2a 535

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Burial: 1911, Herne, Kent. Plot Q100.

• Census: 1891, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 157    i. Mary Ann Keen was born in 1849 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 14 Oct 1849 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1908 in Strood, Kent, aged 59.

   158    ii. William Thomas Keen was born in 1852 in Herne, Kent.

General Notes: 1871 census Ag Lab at Parsonage Farm Herne unmarried

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 159    iii. Elizabeth Jane Keen was born in 1854 in Herne, Kent.

+ 160    iv. Henry John Keen was born on 15 Jul 1855 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 26 Aug 1855 in Herne, Kent, and died on 27 Nov 1942 in British Columbia, Canada, aged 87.

+ 161    v. Harriet Emma Keen was born in 1858 in Herne, Kent and died in 1910 in Herne, Kent, aged 52.

+ 162    vi. Frederick Keen was born in 1861 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 2 Sep 1861 in Herne, Kent.

   163    vii. Walter Wallace Keen was born in 1863 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 28 Apr 1863 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   164    viii. Edward Keen was born in 1867 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. Hicks Forstal with parents.

+ 165    ix. Horace Arthur Keen was born in 1868 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 3 May 1868 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1948 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 80.

+ 166    x. Olivia Annie Keen was born on 8 Sep 1870 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 6 Nov 1870 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1949 in Thanet, Kent, aged 79.

+ 167    xi. Stephen Lewis Keen was born in 1873 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 16 Feb 1873 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1954 in Herne, Kent, aged 81.

75. Emma Keen was born in 1831 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 26 Jun 1831 in Chislet, Kent,¹ and died on 4 May 1910 in Sturry, Kent, aged 79.

General Notes: Free BMD Deaths Mar 1845 (>99%) KEEN Emma Blean 5 17

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. Been House Eddington
John Spratt head m 24 ag lab Chislett
Emma wife 20
Angle J daughter 2 months.

• Census: 1861, Sturry, Kent. Bread Gate
John Spratt head married 35 ag lab
Emma wife 31
John son 9 scholar
Elizabeth daughter 7 scholar
Edward son 5 scholar
Emma daughter 4 scholar
Henry son 2.

• Census: 1861, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Sturry, Kent. Sturry Street
John Spratt head married 41 rail plate layer
Emma wife 39
Henry son 15 labourer
Emma daughter 14 scholar
Edward son 12 scholar
Maud daughter 8 scholar
Alfred son 5 scholar
Jessie daughter 12months.

• Census: 1881, Sturry, Kent. Sturry Street
John Spratt head married 54 general labourer
Emma wife 51
Maude daughter unmarried 20 domestic servant
Alfred son 15 general labourer
Jennis (Jessie) daughter 11 scholar
.

• Census: 1891, Westbere, Kent. Stanley Villas Station Road
Emma Spratt visitor married 59 butcher Chislett
.

• Burial: 1910, Sturry, Kent. Tyler index to prish registers
Spratt John d 20.6.1905 age 79
Emma d 4.5.1910 age 78 wife
stone erected by E T Holt (daughter).

Emma married John Spratt. John was born in 1826 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 4 Jun 1826 in Hoath, Kent, and died on 20 Jun 1905 in Sturry, Kent, aged 79.

Noted events in his life were:

• Crime: 1846, Canterbury, Kent. John Spratt n 19 13 April County Sessions Canterbury larceny - not guilty.

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Sturry, Kent. Broad Oak
John Spratt head married 35 ag lab
Emma wife 31
John son 9 scholar
Elizabeth daughter 7 scholar
Edward son 5 scholar
Emma daughter 4
Henry son 2.

• Census: 1871, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Sturry, Kent. Sturry Street
John Spratt head married 63 pork butcher
Jessie daughter 21 assistant
Alfred son 23 general labourer
henry grandson 12 scholar.

• Census: 1901, Sturry, Kent. Sturry Street (next to Sportsman's Inn)
John Spratt head married 74 coal merchant employer
Emma J Holt daughter married 44.

Children from this marriage were:

   168    i. John Spratt was born in 1852 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 169    ii. Elizabeth Spratt was born on 22 Feb 1854 in Westbere, Kent, was baptised on 12 Mar 1854 in Westbere, Kent, and died on 24 Oct 1931 in Queensland, Australia, aged 77.

   170    iii. Henry James Spratt was born in 1855 in Westbere, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

   171    iv. Edward George Spratt was born in 1856 in Westbere, Kent.

   172    v. Emma Jane Spratt was born in 1857.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 173    vi. Edward Spratt was born in 1859 in Blean, Kent and died in 1922 in London, aged 63.

   174    vii. Henry Edward Spratt was born in 1860 in Westbere, Kent.

   175    viii. Louisa Maud Mary Spratt was born in 1863 in Sturry, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 176    ix. Alfred Keen Spratt was born in 1866 in Blean, Kent and died in 1946 in Bridge, Kent, aged 80.

   177    x. Jessie Ellen Spratt was born in 1869 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

77. Jesse Keen was born in 1835 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 30 Aug 1835 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1902 in Thanet, Kent, aged 67.

General Notes: 1861 census (Jesse Keeme) Ag Lab living Herne Street with wife Emma and 2 children James and Jane 1871 census Woodman living at Herne Street with wife Emma and children, James, Jane, Filmer, Matilda, and Sarah Anne 1881 census Woodman living at Herne Street with wife Emma and 2 children James, woodman, and Sarah. Matilda was patient in K and C hospital 1891 census Ag Lab widower 61 patient St Augustine's Kent 1901 census Ordinary Ag Lab widower 72 inmate local workhouse Minster, Kent

Free BMD Deaths Mar 1902 (>99%)

Keen Jesse 74 Thanet 2a 787

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. Herne Street
Jesse Keeme head married 25 ag lab
Emma wife 28
James son 2
Jane M daughter 3 months.

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. Herne Street
Jesse Keen head married 34 woodman
Emma wife 38
James son 12 labourer
Jane daughter 10 scholar
Filmer son 7 scholar
Matilda daughter 4 scholar
Sarah ann daughter 1.

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. Herne Street
Jesse Keen head married 45 woodman
Emma wife 49
James son 22 single woodman
Sarah daughter 11 scholar.

• Census: 1891, Kent. St Augustine
Jesse Keen patient widower 61 ag lab Chislet.

Jesse married Emma Holness. Emma was born in 1833 in Hoath, Kent, was baptised on 14 Jul 1833 in Canterbury, Kent, and died in 1886 in Blean, Kent, aged 53.

General Notes: Emma appears on 1881 census but Jesse is widower on 1891 census

Free BMD Deaths Jun 1886 (>99%) Emma 54 Blean 2a 458

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   178    i. James Keen was born in 1859 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   179    ii. Jane Maria Keen was born in 1861 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 17 Feb 1861.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   180    iii. Jesse Filmer Keen was born in 1863 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 3 Jan 1864 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1929 in Blean, Kent, aged 66.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   181    iv. Matilda Keen was born in 1867 in Herne, Kent.

General Notes: 1881 census Matilda age 15 patient in K and C hospital

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   182    v. Sarah Ann Keen was born in 1870 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

78. Henry Keen was born in 1837 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 9 Jul 1837 in Chislet, Kent,¹ and died on 11 Dec 1926 in Faversham, Kent,² aged 89.

General Notes: 1861 census Ordinary Seaman Royal Navy 1871 census (Henry KEENER) labourer on rail, living at Canterbury Road, West End with wife, Sarah and 4 children, Henry, Alice, Francis and Sarah 1881 census (Henry Keem) living at Union Road, Faversham with wife Sarah and 6 children Henry, Frank, Sarah, Fred, Edward and Jane - Alice is servant at 53 Preston Street, Faversham to Sarah B Abbott 1891 census Gen Lab living at Kennaways Road, Ospringe with wife Sarah and 5 children Frank, Fred, Edward, Jane and Bertie 1901 census Gen Lab living at Ospringe with wife Sarah and 2 children, Fred and Bertie

IGI HENRY KEEN - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Marriage: 05 JUL 1862 After Bruns,Parish, Chislet, Kent, England

Free BMD Marriages Sep 1862 (>99%) Hudson Sarah Blean 2a 919 Keen Henry Blean 2a 919

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Chislet, Kent. Blean gate with parents Tatcher out of employment.

• Census: 1861, Mediterranean. Ordinary Seaman in Royal Navy on board HMS Cressy.

• Marriage Banns: 1862, Chislet, Kent. After Banns Parish Church Chislet 6 July 1862
Henry Keen full age bachelor labourer Chislet Edward Keen labourer
Sarah Hudson full age spinster servant Chislet Thomas Hudson labourer
Witnesses John Keen and Susannah Hudson.

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. West End Canterbury Road near Bullockstone Farm
Henry Keene head married 32 labourer on railway
Sarah wife 30
Henry son 8
Alice daughter 6
Francis son 4
Sarah daughter 2.

• Census: 1881, Faversham, Kent. Union Road
Henry Keem head married 42 general labourer
Sarah wife 38
Henry son unmarried 19 general labourer
Frank son 14 stone breaker
Sarah daughter 12 scholar
Fred son 4
Edward son 2
Jane daughter 3months.

• Census: 1891, Faversham, Kent. Kennaways Road
Henry Keen head married 53 general labourer
Sarah wife 47
Frank son single 23 general labourer
Fred son 14 milk boy
Edward son 12 farm servant agricultural
Jane daughter 10 scholar
Bertie A son 4.

• Census: 1901, Faversham, Kent. Ospringe Street
Henry Keen head married 63 general labourer
Sarah wife 58
Fred son single 23 general labourer
Bertie son 15 traction engine labourer.

• Census: 1911, Ospringe, Kent. The Square Ospringe
Henry Keen head 73 married old age pensioner
Sarah Keen wife married 49 years 10 children 6 living.

• Census: 1921, Faversham, Kent. Whitings Square Ospringe Street
Henry Keen head 84 married general labourer
Sarah Keen wife 79y8m home duties
Nellie Gilham visitor 49y5m married from Ospringe home duties.

Henry married Sarah Anne Hudson, daughter of Thomas Hudson and Sarah Anne Taylor. Sarah was born on 11 Oct 1841 in Swalecliffe, Kent, was baptised on 26 Oct 1841 in Swalecliffe, Kent, and died in 1930 in Faversham, Kent,² aged 89.

Noted events in her life were:

• Birth: 1841, Blean, Kent. On GRO Index is recorded as unnamed female birth D Quarter Blean Vol 5 Page 20 to Hudson MMN Taylor.

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Bekesbourne, Kent. Beaksbourne Farm servant unmarried 23 born Swalecliffe cook for William and Jane Gardener. Name recorded as Ann.

• Marriage Banns: 1862, Chislet, Kent.

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. West End Canterbury Road near Bullocks Farm with husband,a labourer on railway and four children.

• Census: 1881, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Faversham, Kent. Union Road, general labourer with wife and six children.

• Census: 1891, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Ospringe, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1921, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   183    i. Henry Keen was born on 25 Oct 1862 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 16 Nov 1862 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1890 in Sheppey, Kent, aged 28.

General Notes: Can't find Henry on 1891 census this could possibly be him

Free BMD Deaths Dec 1890 (>99%) Keen Henry 28 Sheppey 2a 562 Scan available - click to view

Noted events in his life were:

• Birth: 1862, Chislet, Kent. Blean Gate, Chislet
.

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 184    ii. Alice Keen was born on 18 Jul 1864 in West End, Herne, Kent, was baptised in Herne, Kent,¹ and died in 1949 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 85.

+ 185    iii. Francis (Frank) Keen was born on 12 Aug 1866 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 9 Sep 1866 in Herne, Kent, and died on 15 Mar 1944 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 77.

+ 186    iv. Sarah Keen was born on 15 Sep 1868 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 18 Oct 1868 in Herne, Kent, and died on 14 May 1953 in Margate, Kent, aged 84.

   187    v. Mary Keen was born in 1873 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 8 Jun 1873 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1873 in Herne, Kent.

+ 188    vi. Fred Keen was born on 30 Aug 1876 in Oare, Kent, was baptised on 8 Oct 1876 in Oare, Kent, and died on 9 Jun 1952 in Davington, Kent, aged 75.

   189    vii. Edward Keen was born on 6 Aug 1878 in Ospringe, Kent, was baptised on 11 Sep 1878 in Ospringe, Kent, and died on 31 Dec 1898 in Ferozepore, India, aged 20.

General Notes: Served in Royal Artillery 1895

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Military Service: 1898, India. Royal Artillery Gunner 9281.
Joined at Field Artillery Depot Woolwich 20 April 1895 aged 18 years 1 month labourer+Field Battery 11th posted gunner 7 July 1895.
Home 20/4/1895 to 27/10/1897
India 28/10/1897 t0 31/12 1898
NOK Father Henry Ospringe near Faversham Kent
certificate of education 3rd class 1/4/1898.

   190    viii. Jane Keen was born on 8 Jan 1881 in Ospringe, Kent and was baptised on 16 Feb 1881 in Ospringe, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

   191    ix. Clara Ellen Keen was born in 1883 in Ospringe, Kent, was baptised on 6 Feb 1883 in Ospringe, Kent, and died on 7 Mar 1883 in Ospringe, Kent.

+ 192    x. Albert (Bertie) Henry Keen was born on 2 Oct 1886 in Ospringe, Kent, was baptised on 1 Nov 1886 in Ospringe, Kent, and died on 15 Nov 1954 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 68.

Henry next married Susannah Hudson, daughter of Thomas Hudson and Sarah Anne Taylor. Susannah was born in 1837 in Swalecliffe, Kent and died in 1899 in Blean, Kent, aged 62.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. Westbrook with parents.

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. White Hall with parents.

• Marriage Banns: 1862, Canterbury, Kent. (Witness)

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Swalecliffe, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

79. John Keen was born in 1839 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 16 Jun 1839 in Chislet, Kent,¹ and died in 1918 in Faversham, Kent, aged 79.

General Notes: 1881 census Ag Lab living at Herne with wife with wife Susannah and 3 children Kate, Alfred and Ada 1891 census Ag Lab living at Brickfields with wife Susannah and 2 children Kate and Alfred and boarder Thomas Hudson Widower age 75 (probably wife's father) 1901 census Thatcher Ag Lab living near Fox and Hounds Chislet with Ada Holness daughter 20 and Alfred J Holness grandson age 8months

Free BMD Marriages Sep 1862 (>99%) Hudson Susannah Canterbury 2a 912 Scan available - click to view Keen John Canterbury 2a 912

IGI JOHN KEEN - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Marriage: 30 AUG 1862

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Marriage Banns: 1862, Canterbury, Kent. Registry Office Canterbury 30 August 1862
John Keen 23 bachelor Northgate Street Edward Keen labourer
Susannah Hudson 24 spinster Broad Street Thomas Hudson labourer
Witnesses Henry Keen and Sarah Hudson.

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. Next door to The Albion
John Keen head married 31 tailor
Susannah wife 33
Susan daughter 8
Ellen 5
Archelaus son 3
Kate daughter 6 months.

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. John Keen head married 41 ag lab
Susannah wife 43
Kate daughter 10
Alfred son 6
Ada daughter 11 months.

• Census: 1891, Swalecliffe, Kent. 3 Brickfields
John head married 51 agricultural labourer
Susannah wife 53
Kate daughter single 20 living at home (crossed through)
Alfred son single 17 ag lab
Thomas Hudson boarder widower aged 75 ag lab (Susannah's father).

• Census: 1901, Chislet, Kent. Near to Fox and Hounds
John Keen head widower 61 Thatcher ag lab
Ada Holness daughter married 20
Alfred J Holness grandson 8 months.

• Census: 1911, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

John married Susannah Hudson, daughter of Thomas Hudson and Sarah Anne Taylor. Susannah was born in 1837 in Swalecliffe, Kent and died in 1899 in Blean, Kent, aged 62.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. Westbrook with parents.

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. White Hall with parents.

• Marriage Banns: 1862, Canterbury, Kent. (Witness)

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Swalecliffe, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 193    i. Susan Emily Keen was born in 1863 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 26 Apr 1863 in Dunkirk, Kent, and died in 1946 in Bridge, Kent, aged 83.

   194    ii. Ellen Keen was born in 1865 in Boughton-under-Blean, Kent, was baptised on 19 Mar 1865 in Blean, Kent, and died on 11 May 1933 in Whitstable, Kent, aged 68.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. 4 Albert Terrace High Street
Ellen Brake servant widow 26 general domestic servant Kent Boston (Boughton)
Ada Keen visitor single 10 scholar Herne
head of house is Fanny A Pierce widow 42 living on own means born Bermuda British Subject.

• Census: 1911, Leigh, Essex. 20 Sea View Road
Edward Cutts head 55 married Beadle Church born Denton, Norfolk
Ellen Cutts wife 46 married 19 years no children born Bourton Kent (Boughton).

• Probate: 1933, Whitstable, Kent. Ellen Cutts of 85 Regent Street Whitstable
Kent widow died 11 May 1933 at the Tankerton Cottage Hospital Whitstable Probate London 19
August to Alfred Keen Lorry driver Effects £486 0s 9d.

Ellen married Walter William Brake.

Ellen next married Edward Cutts. They had no children.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Leigh, Essex. (Household Member)

+ 195    iii. Archelaus Keen was born in 1867 in Boughton-under-Blean, Kent, was baptised on 8 Sep 1867 in Boughton-under-Blean, Kent, and died on 7 Apr 1949 in Ryde City, NSW, Australia, aged 82.

+ 196    iv. Kate Keen was born on 20 Oct 1870 in Herne, Kent and died in 1953 in Bridge, Kent, aged 83.

+ 197    v. Alfred Keen was born in 1874 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 1 Feb 1874 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1936 in Stepney, London, aged 62.

+ 198    vi. Ada Keen was born on 10 Apr 1880 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 2 May 1880 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1963 in Faversham, Kent, aged 83.

80. Wonley George Keen was born on 29 Apr 1841 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 23 May 1841 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1898 in Faversham, Kent, aged 57.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1841, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1851, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, HMS Vulcan. Misc Ships at Sea
Whonley Keen Unmarried aged 21 Prentice HMS Vulcan.

• Marriage Banns: 1864, Chislet, Kent. Marriage after Banns at Chislet 4 September 1864
Wonley Keen 22 bachelor seaman Chislet Edward Keen thatcher
Emma Eliza Goodwin 22 spinster Chislet William Goodwin labourer
Alfred Keen and Fanny Goodwin.

• Census: 1871, Oare, Kent. Oare Street near Pheasants farm
Wonley Keen head married 29 labourer unemployed
Emma E wife 29
George W son 11 months.

• Census: 1881, Luddenham, Kent. Oast Lodge39 ag lab
Wonley Keen head married
Emma E wife 39
George son 11 scholar
Harriett daughter 6 scholar
.

• Census: 1891. Cottage Luddenham, Kent
Wonley Keen head married 48 ag lab
Emma E wife 48.

Wonley married Emma Eliza Goodwin. Emma was born in 1842 in Faversham, Kent, was baptised on 2 Oct 1842 in Preston, Kent, and died in 1906 in Kent, aged 64.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Luddenham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Throwley, Kent. widowed living with daughter Harriet Porter and grandson Harold.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 199    i. George Wonley Keen was born on 30 Apr 1870 in Oare, Kent, was baptised on 19 Jun 1870 in Oare, Kent, and died in 1908 in Bridge, Kent, aged 38.

+ 200    ii. Harriett Emma Keen was born in 1875 in Luddenham, Kent and died in 1938 in Faversham, Kent, aged 63.

81. Sidney Keen was born in 1844, was baptised on 10 Mar 1844 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1923 in Blean, Kent, aged 79.

General Notes: 1871 census (Sidney Reen) Lab Ag living at Bushyfield with wife, Emily and children Alfred and Maria 1881 census (Sidney Keem) living at the Common Herne with wife Emily and children Alfred, Maria E, Louisa A, Sidney H 1891 census Gen Lab living at Broomfield with wife Emily Jane and 2 children Sidney and Bertie 1901 census Domestic Gardener living at Eddington with wife Emily J and son Sidney H and granddaughter Milicent E James age 10 born Herne

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1851, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. Bushyfield Herne Common near Stroud Park Keepers Cottage
Sidney Keene head married 29 ag lab
Emily wife 25 from Chislett
Alfred son 5 scholar
Maria daughter 2.

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. The Common
Sidney Keem head married 37 ag lab
Emily J wife 35 laundress
Alfred son 15 gardener
Maria E daughter 12 domestic servant
Louisa A daughter 6 scholar
Sidney H son 3.

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. Broomfield
Sidney Keen head married 47 general labourer
Emily Jane wife 45
Sidney Harold son 13
Bertie Arthur son 9 scholar
.

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. Eddington
Sydney Keen head married 57 domestic gardener
Emily J wife 55
Sidney H son 23 bricklayers labourer
Milicent E Janes granddaughter 19 born Herne Bay.

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. 1 Golf Cottages Eddington
Sidney Keen head 67 married gardener domestic
Emily Jane wife 65 married 45 years 5 children 4 living
Millicent Emily Janes Granddaughter 20 single waitress to golf club
Ernest Edward Keen grandson 25 single general labourer.

• Census: 1921, Herne, Kent. White House Bullockstone Hill
Henry Charles Scatt head 65 single farm labourer for E J Pout Nexfoot? farm Herne
Sidney keen uncle (nephew crossed through) 77 married pensioner (formerly jobbing gardener)
Emily Jane Keen aunt (neice crossed through) 75 pensioner (home duties).

Sidney married Emily Jane Barton. Emily was born in 1846 in Blean, Kent and was baptised on 30 Mar 1846 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

• Burial: plot V186.

• Census: 1921, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 201    i. Alfred Keen was born in 1866 in Chislet, Kent and died in 1926 in Bridge, Kent, aged 60.

+ 202    ii. Maria Keen was born in 1869 in Herne, Kent.

+ 203    iii. Louisa Alice Keen was born in 1874 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 24 May 1874 in Herne, Kent.

+ 204    iv. Sidney Harold Keen was born in 1877 in Herne, Kent and died in 1936 in Herne, Kent, aged 59.

   205    v. Bertie Arthur Keen was born in 1882 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Military: 1901, Herne, Kent. Short Service Attestation No 26335 Keen Bertie Arthur Imperial Yeomanry
bertie Arthur Keen of Herne Bay, Kent aged 20y 6m labourer attested at canterbury 15 February 1901
53rd Company Imperial yeomanry Private 15 February 1901 XI I Y 53 Discharged Private 3 September 1902
Home 15/2/01 - 13/3/01
South Africa 14/3/01 - 27/8/02
Home 28/8/02 - 3/9/02
South Africa Campaign 1901 1902
Medals South Africa Medal 1901-2 plus 3 clasps
Father Sidney Keen Mother Emily Keen Eddington Canterbury
Discharge Proceedings
26335 Private Bertie Arthur Keen XI Imperial Yeomanry 53rd Coy
3rd September Aldershot termination of his engagement intended place of residence Golf Cottages Eddington Canterbury conduct very good.

82. Louis Keen was born in 1846 in Herne Bay, Kent, was baptised on 8 Nov 1846 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1898, aged 52.

General Notes: 1871 census Ag lab living at The Albion with wife Sarah and 2 children Thomas and John 1881 census Gamekeeper living at Keeper's Lodge Bettshanger with wife Sarah and Thomas, Lewis G, Minnie E, Sidney, Edith M, Lillian R and Charles A 1891 census Gamekeeper living at Bettshanger with wife Sarah and 9 children, Sidney (garden Labouerer) Lilly, Charles, Joseph, Juliana, Ernest, Walter, Horace and Percy

Free BMD Marriages Jun 1867 (>99%) CAREY Sarah Elizabeth Blean 2a 1015 Scan available - click to view KEEN Louis Blean 2a 1015 Scan available - click to view

Free BMD Deaths Dec 1898 (>99%) Keen Lewis 52 Eastry 2a 592

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1851, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. The Albion
Louis Keen head married 24 ag lab
Sarah wife 24
Thomas W son 3
Louis Edward son 1.

• Census: 1881, Betshanger, Kent. Keepers Lodge
Lewis Keen head married 35 gamekeeper
Sarah wife 35
Thomas son 15 scholar
Lewis E son 10 scholar
Minnie E daughter 9 scholar
Sydney son 6 scholar
Edith M daughter 5 scholar
Lilian R daughter 3
Charles A son 3.

• Census: 1891. Near The Mansion Eastry
Louis Keen head married 46 gamekeeper
Sarah Wife 44
Sidney son single 16 farm labourer
Lilly daughter 13 scholar
Charles son 12 scholar
Joseph son 9 scholar
Sirliana daughter 8
Ernest son 6
Walter son 4
Horace son 3
Percy son 1

.

Louis married Sarah Elizabeth Carey. Sarah was born in 1847 in Herne Bay, Kent and was baptised on 11 Apr 1847 in Herne, Kent.

General Notes: 1901 census Elizabeth widow living at Northbourne eastry with sons Thomas 33 Gen Lab, Ernest 16, gen lab and and Percy 11

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Betshanger, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Eastry, Kent. Widowed living at North Bourne near The Crown Inn with sons Thomas, Ernest and Percy plus daughter Edith (now Smith) and her two children May aged 2 (b Westminster) and Louis aged 4 months (b Finglesham) and daughter Lilly (now Williams)
.

• Census: 1901, Northbourne, Kent. Next door to Crown Inn
Elizabeth Keen head widow 54
Thomas son single 33 general labourer
Ernest son single 16 general labourer
Percy son 11
Edith Smith daughter married 25
May Smith grandaughter 2
Louis Smith grandson 4months
Lilly Williams daughter married 23.

• Census: 1911, Northbourne, Kent. Finglesham Eastry
Sarah Elizabeth Keen head 64 widow married 43 years 13 children 11 living pensioner
.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 206    i. Thomas William Keen was born on 14 Mar 1868 in Herne, Kent and died in 1954 in Ashford, Kent, aged 86.

   207    ii. Louis Edward Keen was born on 10 Oct 1869 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 12 Dec 1869 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1956 in Dover, Kent, aged 87.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Betshanger, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. The Albion with parents.

• Census: 1881, Bettshanger, Kent. (Household Member)

• Military: 1917, NSW, Australia. Australian Imperial force Attestation Paper of Persons Enlisted for Service Abroad
A126514 Keen Lewis Edward 4216 6 April 1917
Canterbury Kent England mother Elizabeth Keen Finglingham Eastry Kent
Private A72 Embarked Sydney 16 June 1917 Disembarked Plymouth 25 September 1917 1st Pioneer Batn Returned to Australia 26 March 1919 Delus?? Insanity
16/4/17 Enlisted in the AIF
16/6/17 Embarked for active service abroad
25/8/17 Disembarked at Plymouth and marched into Pioneer Training Battalion ex Australia
31/7/18 Marched out to No 2 Com Depot Weymouth
31/7/18 Marched into No 2 CD from pioneer traing Bn Class C1
10/9/18 Marched out to Admin HQ re discharge - Class C1
12/9/18 Granted leave without pay or allowances until 12/12/18
16/12/18 Admitted to Military Hospital Sandwich - self inflicted wounds - neck
14/1/19 Transferred to 3rd Aux Hospital Dartford
28/3/19 Embarked for return to Australia per "Karoa" - mental
10/5/19 Disembarked at Sydney
20/12/19 Discharged from the AIF at Sydney - mentally unfit
Disability - Premature Senility.

• Census: 1901, NSW, Australia. Waperana goldfield Tuppal holding Lois Keen.

• Census: 1939, Deal, Kent. London Road retired with brother Edward also Lilian Helen Keen (later Hudson and Mohamed Keene) b 29.1.05 and Peter A Bullen otherwise Rielly 4.4.32.

   208    iii. Minnie Elizabeth Keen was born in 1872 in Herne, Kent and died in 1953 in Dover, Kent, aged 81.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Betshanger, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Bettshanger, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Southampton. The Lodge servant kitchen maid domestic servant to John and Sarah Godley.

• Probate: 1953, Walmer, Kent. of 73 Canada Road Walmer Kent widow died 5 April 1953 Probate London 14th May to Gilbert Francis O'Leary retired Captain Royal Marines Effects £1081 9s 9d.

Minnie married Thomas Wickender.

+ 209    iv. Sidney William Keen was born on 13 May 1875 in Sandwich, Kent.

+ 210    v. Edith Maria Keen was born in 1876 in Bettshanger, Kent and died in 1906 in Eastry, Kent, aged 30.

+ 211    vi. Lillian Rebecca Keen was born in 1877 in Bettshanger, Kent and died on 29 Oct 1961 in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, aged 84.

+ 212    vii. Charles Aaron Keen was born on 5 Dec 1877 in Bettshanger, Kent and died on 7 May 1958 in Washington, USA, aged 80.

   213    viii. Joseph Keen was born in 1881 in Bettshanger, Kent and died in 1960 in Port Huron, Michigan, USA, aged 79.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Llansanffraid, Breconshire. PenParc boarder with John and Jane Cross gamekeeper.

• Emigration: 1922, New York, USA. 13 December 1922 London to New York President Polk.

• Emigration: 1925, New York, USA. 13 June 1925 Leviathan passenger and crew lists.

   214    ix. Selina Sarah Keen was born in 1883 in Bettshanger, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 215    x. Arthur Ernest Keen was born in 1884 in Bettshanger, Kent and died in 1935 in Eastry, Kent, aged 51.

+ 216    xi. Walter Henry Keen was born in 1886 in Bettshanger, Kent.

   217    xii. Horace Keen was born in 1888 in Bettshanger, Kent and died on 27 Aug 1925 in Washington, USA, aged 37.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Folkestone, Kent. 29 Guniston Gardens servant footman to General Sir Baker Crad Russell.

• Census: 1901, Eastry, Kent. North Bourne West hill House aged 12 living with George and Mary Thomas.

• Emigration: 1912, Washington, USA. Arrival papers 26.3.1912.

• Marriage Banns: 1914, Tacoma, Washington, USA. Horace Keen Mauri Island age 26 white bachelorno of marriage =one born Kent, England rancher Louis Keen and Elizabeth Carey Kent, England
Bertha Mary Boothroyd Maurie Island aged 39 white spinster first marriage born Springfield Illinois china decorator William Henry Boothroyd Manchester, England and Ellen Walterson Isle Of Man
Tacoma, Washington 1 October 1914
Witnesses Mrs Evelyn Richlieu and Mr D G La Sound.

Horace married Bertha Mary Boothroyd. Bertha was born in 1871 in Springfield, Illinois, USA and died in 1965 in Washington, USA, aged 94. They had no children.

   218    xiii. Percy Keen was born in 1889 in Bettshanger, Kent and died in 1917 in Eastry, Kent, aged 28.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Bettshanger, Kent. Near the Crown Inn North Bourne living with widowed mother (entered as Elizabeth) and two brothers Thomas and Ernest plus sister Edith (now Smith) and her two children May aged 2 (b Westminster) and Louis aged 4 months (b Finglesham) and sister Lilly (now Williams).

• Census: 1901, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

83. Alfred Keen was born in 1849, was baptised on 11 Oct 1849 in Herne, Kent, and died on 13 May 1932 in Lewisham, London, aged 83.

General Notes: 1871 census (Alfred Reame) Farm Labourer widow age 22 living at Oast Lane, Chislett with daughter Emma age 1 1881 census Gamekeeper living at Herne Common with wife Rachel and children Emma J, Charles T and Florence J 1891 census Labourer living at Buckinge? Grove Farm, West End, Herne with wife Rachael and 6 children Charle T, Florence J, Ethel M, Arthur B, Alfred J and George F 1901 census Woodsman (in woods) living at Herne Common with wife Rachael and 3 children Arthur (woodsman (in woods)), George and Edith

Free BMD Marriages Dec 1867 (>99%) HOLNESS Charity Jane Blean 2a 1204 KEEN Alfred Blean 2a 1204

Free BMD Marriages Dec 1874 (>99%) FILMER Rachel Blean 2a 1269 KEEN Alfred Blean 2a 1269

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1851, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Chislet, Kent. Oast Lane widow farm labourer with daughter Emma aged 1 (entered as Keame).

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. Herne Common,
Alfred Keen head married 31 gamekeeper
Rachel wife 32
Emma J daughter 11
Charles T son 4
Florence J daughter 2.

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. Ruckage Grove Farm
Ruckage GroveFarm ? (Near Share and Coulter)Alfred Keen head married 41 labourer
Rachel wife 41
Charles T son 14 scholar
Florence J daughter 12
Ethel M daughter 8
Arthur B son 5
Alfred J son 3
George F son 8 months.

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. Herne Common
Alfred Keen head married 51 woodman in woods
Rachel wife 52
Arthur son 16 single woodman
George son 10
Edith daughter 7.

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. Herne Common
Alfred Keen head 61 married farm keeper
Rachel wife 62 married 37 years 10 children 8 living
George son 21 single farm keeper.

• Census: 1921, Herne, Kent. Alfred Keen head 71y1m widower farm labourer
.

Alfred married Rachel Filmer. Rachel was born in 1848 in Faversham, Kent and died in 1915 in Blean, Kent, aged 67.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   219    i. Henry Alfred Keen was born in 1875 in Herne, Kent and died in 1876 in Blean, Kent, aged 1.

+ 220    ii. Charles Thomas Keen was born on 21 Jul 1876 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 5 Nov 1876 in Herne, Kent.

+ 221    iii. Florence Jane Keen was born on 6 Oct 1878 in Herne, Kent.

   222    iv. William Matthew Keen was born in 1881 in Herne Bay, Kent and died in 1882 in Blean, Kent, aged 1.

+ 223    v. Ethel May Keen was born on 9 Nov 1882 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 7 Jan 1883 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1971 in London, aged 89.

   224    vi. Arthur Bernard Keen was born on 5 Apr 1885 in Herne, Kent and died in 1915 in Bexleyheath, Kent, aged 30.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. Woodman in woods with parents Herne Common.

• Census: 1911, Dartford, Kent. 69 Spring Vale house painter building worker boarding with step siter Emma and her husband.

• Marriage Banns: 1912, Bexley, Kent. Parish Church Bexley 7 April 1912
Arthur Bernard Keen 27 bachelor painter 2 Woolwich Road Alfred Keen gamekeeper
Annie Moore 21 spinster 2 Woolwich Road John Moore fitter
Witnesses Elizabeth Moore and Ethel Moore.

Arthur married Annie Moore. Annie was born in 1891 in Malling, Kent.

+ 225    vii. Alfred John Keen was born on 6 Jul 1887 in West End, Herne, Kent, was baptised on 7 Aug 1887 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1966 in Liverpool. Lancashire, aged 79.

+ 226    viii. George Frederick Keen was born on 7 Aug 1890 in West End, Herne, Kent and died in 1978 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 88.

   227    ix. Edith Louisa Keen was born in 1894 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

Alfred next married Elizabeth Ann Champs. Elizabeth was born in 1846 in Blean, Kent and died in 1871 in Chislet, Kent, aged 25.

The child from this marriage was::

+ 228    i. Emma J. Keen was born on 10 Oct 1869 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 12 Dec 1869 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1960 in Wandsworth, London, aged 91.

84. Mary Ann Keen was born in 1854 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 13 Aug 1854 in Chislet, Kent,¹ and died in 1908 in Blean, Kent, aged 54.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. Oast Lane
Alfred Richardson head married 29 ag lab
Mary A wife 26
Louisa Keen daughter 5
Emma A Richardson daughter 2
Albert J son 12 weeks/months.

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. Blean Union Workhouse
Mary Richardson pauper Married? 36
Emma pauper 13 scholar
Albert pauper 11 scholar
Lewis pauper 9 scholar.

• Census: 1901, Herne Bay, Kent. Workhouse
Mary Richardson pauper married 45 feeble minded
Alfred L single 18 feeble minded.

Mary married Alfred Richardson. Alfred was born in 1852 in Herne Bay, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   229    i. Louisa Keen was born in 1875 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. Colaba Marina Crescent servant aged 16 general domestic servant to John McKinley.

• Census: 1901, Margate, Kent. 7 Sussex avenue
Louisa Richardson servant single 23 general servant domestic to William and Margaret Copeland
.

   230    ii. Emma Jane Richardson was born in 1878 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. with parents Oast Road.

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. Union Workhouse with mother pauper.

   231    iii. Albert John Richardson was born in 1880 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

   232    iv. Lewis Alfred Richardson was born in 1882 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

93. Richard John Horn was born in 1848 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1851, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Chatham, Kent. 73 Old Road
Richard Horn head married 33 maariner
Mary A wife 29
Mary A daughter 7
Richard son 5
George son 3
Eliza daughter 2
Emma daughter 4months.

• Census: 1891, Chatham, Kent. 27 Jenkins Dale
Richard Horn head married 43
Mary A wife 39
Richard son 14
George son 13
ELIZA DAUGHTER 12
Harry son 9
Johnson 6
Sarah daughter 4.

• Census: 1901, Chatham, Kent. 26 Jenkins Dale
Richard Horn head widower 54 labourer coal heaver
George son single 23 labourer bricklayer
John son single 16
Sarah daughter 14
.

Richard married Mary Ann Susannah Cameron.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   233    i. Mary A. Horn was born in 1874 in Chatham, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 234    ii. Richard William Horn was born on 10 Aug 1876 in Chatham, Kent, was baptised on 18 Oct 1876 in Chatham, Kent, and died in 1948 in Chatham, Kent, aged 72.

   235    iii. George Horn was born in 1878 in Chatham, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

   236    iv. Eliza Horn was born in 1879 in Chatham, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

   237    v. Emma Horn was born in 1881 in Chatham, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

   238    vi. Harry Horn was born in 1882 in Chatham, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

   239    vii. John Horn was born in 1885 in Chatham, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

   240    viii. Sarah Horn was born in 1888 in Chatham, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

94. Mary Elizabeth Keen was born in 1837 in Herne, Kent and died on 6 Aug 1923 in Camberwell, London, aged 86.

Noted events in her life were:

• Marriage Banns: 1859, Camden Town, London. St George Bloomsbury September 19 1859
MNathaniel Flowerdew of full age bachelor waiter 26 King St Thomas Flowerdew harness maker
Mary ann Elizabeth Keen of full age spinster 26 King Street George Keen thatcher
Henry J Cassini and Sarah Ann Dunton.

• Census: 1861, Clerkenwell, Middlesex. 12 Guilford St
Nathaniel flowerdew head married 24 waiter
Mary Anne wife 23
Frederick son 1.

• Census: 1871, Camberwell, London. 193 St George Road
Nath'l head married 33 cook
Mary E wife 33
Frederick C? son 11 scholar
William son 9 scholar
Mary daughter 6 scholar
Ada daughter 3
Arthur son 2
Nathaniel son 1 month
Ann orange boarder widow 75
Edward Mountcastle visitor unmarried 28 sadler? journeyman.

• Census: 1881, Camberwell, London. 24 Camden Grove
Nath'l Flowerdew head married 43 cook unemployed
Mary E wife 43
Wm son unmarried 19 porter
Harry son 15 telegraph messenger
Ada daughter 13 scholar
Arthur son 11 scholar
Joseph son 10 scholar
Rose daughter 8 scholar
Albert son 6 scholar
Mary daughter 3
Fred'k lodger 9head married 21 warehouse clerk
Keziah wife 25.

• Census: 1891, Camberwell, London. Hanover St
Nathaniel Flowerdew head married 55 cook
Mary E wife 55
Joseph son single 20
Rose daughter single 18 photo tint mounter
Albert son single 16 clerk
Mary E daughter single 13 scholar
.

• Census: 1901, Camberwell, London. 30 Oakhurst Grove
Mary E Flowerdew wife married 63
Mary E daughter single 23
Stewart Barry boarder single 25 traveller iron steel material
John Hunter boarder single 23 insurance broker
John W Claverley boarder married 22 shipping clerk.

• Census: 1911, Brighton, Sussex. Albert Lionel Delaforce boarder 39 single bank official Oporto Portugal
Margaret Annie Griffin boarder 48 widow married 28 years 4 children 3 living Liverpool
Nathaniel Flowerdew head 75 married
Mary Elizabeth Flowerdew wife 74 married 52 years 10 children 6 living boarding house keeper
Mary Elizabeth Flowerdew daughter 33 single assistant boarding house keeper
Annie Dunn servant 16 single.

• Census: 1921, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Probate: 1923, Peckham, London. Mary Elizabeth Flowerdew of 122 Eglander Road Peckham Surrey widow died 27 February 1923 at 42 Mamora Road Honor Oak Surrey Probate London 24 April to Douglas George Dell manufacturer Effects £103 19s 11d.

Mary married Nathaniel Flowerdew. Nathaniel was born in 1835 in Haughley, Suffolk and died in 1912 in Brighton, Sussex, aged 77.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861, Clerkenwell, Middlesex. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, London. St Andrew Holborn above the Bars and St George the Martyr
Nathaniel Flowerdew patient married 65 cook and carver in restaurant.

• Census: 1911, Brighton, Sussex. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   241    i. Frederick Charles Flowerdew was born on 12 Jan 1860 in Clerkenwell, Middlesex, was baptised on 16 Feb 1862 in Islington, London, and died in 1907 in Camberwell, London, aged 47.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

   242    ii. William Nathaniel Flowerdew was born on 12 Jan 1862 in Clerkenwell, Middlesex, was baptised on 16 Feb 1862 in Islington, London, and died in 1894 in Camberwell, London, aged 32.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

   243    iii. George Thomas Flowerdew was born in 1863 in Southwark and died in 1863 in Southwark.

   244    iv. Harry Flowerdew was born in 1865 in Peckham, London and died in 1919 in Greenwich, London, aged 54.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

+ 245    v. Ada Mary Flowerdew was born on 14 Jan 1867 in Peckham, London.

   246    vi. Arthur Flowerdew was born in 1869 in Walworth, Surrey and died in 1923 in Camberwell, London, aged 54.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Marriage Banns: 1890, Camberwell, London. Emmanuel Church April 6 1890
Arthur Flowerdew 21 bachelor packer 247 Camberwell Road Nathaniel Flowerdew carver
Mary AnnR rose Watson 21 spinster 53 Lettsom Street George Watson deceased
Harry Flowerdew Rose Flowerdew.

Arthur married Mary Ann Rose Watson.

+ 247    vii. Joseph Flowerdew was born in 1871 in Peckham, London and died in 1939 in Camberwell, London, aged 68.

   248    viii. Rose Flowerdew was born in 1872 in Peckham, London.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

   249    ix. Albert Edward Flowerdew was born in 1875 in Peckham, London and died in 1900 in Camberwell, London, aged 25.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

   250    x. Mary Elizabeth Flowerdew was born in 1877 in Peckham, London and died in 1919 in Kingston, Surrey, aged 42.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Brighton, Sussex. (Household Member)

102. William Keen was born in 1849 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 27 May 1849 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1928 in Whitstable, Kent, aged 79.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Marriage Banns: 1871, Herne, Kent. Parish of Herne after Banns May 30th 1871
William Keene 22 bachelor labourer Whitstable John Keen Labourer
Sarah Ann Darby 21 spinster Herne George Darby Labourer
William Bean Mary Ann Tyler.

• Census: 1881, Whitstable, Kent. Little Raynham
William Keen head married 31 ag lab
Sarah A wife 30
George E son 9 scholar
Florence M daughter 8 scholar
Clara J daughter 6 scholar
Louisa A daughter 3
Alice R daughter 1.

• Census: 1891, Whitstable, Kent. Little Raynham
William Keen head married 40 ag lab
Sarah Ann wife 40
Florence daughter single 18
Louisa daughter single 15
Alice daughter 13
henry son 9
Emma daughter 6
Thomas son 4
Kate daughter 1
John Whyman boarder single 21 ag lab.

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Whitstable, Kent. Swanfield Villa
William Keen head married farm bailiff
Sarah wife 61 married 40 years 10 children 9 living
Thomas William son 25 single bricklayers labourer
Kate Eliza daughter 21 single domestic servant
Ellen Ada daughter 19 single domestic servant
George Derby father-in-law 85 widower retired gamekeeper
.

• Census: 1921, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

William married Sarah Ann Darby. Sarah was born in 1850 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 30 Nov 1850 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1922 in Whitstable, Kent, aged 72.

Noted events in her life were:

• Marriage Banns: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Witness)

• Census: 1881, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1921, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 251    i. George Edward Keen was born in 1871 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 15 Oct 1871 in Herne, Kent, and died on 22 Dec 1939 in Whitstable, Kent, aged 68.

   252    ii. Florence M. Keen was born in 1873 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 253    iii. Clara Jane Keen was born in 1875 in Whitstable, Kent.

+ 254    iv. Louisa Ann Keen was born in 1878 in Whitstable, Kent.

   255    v. Alice R. Keen was born in 1879 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

   256    vi. Henry Keen was born in 1882 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

   257    vii. Emma C. Keen was born in 1885 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 258    viii. Thomas William Keen was born in 1887 in Whitstable, Kent.

   259    ix. Kate Eliza Keen was born in 1890 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

   260    x. Ellen (Nellie) Ada Keen was born in 1892 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

William next married Living

Children from this marriage were:

+ 261    i. George Edward Keen was born in 1871 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 15 Oct 1871 in Herne, Kent, and died on 22 Dec 1939 in Whitstable, Kent, aged 68.

+ 262    ii. Clara Jane Keen was born in 1875 in Whitstable, Kent.

  Eighth Generation  

111. Charles Edwin Keen was born in 1851 in Blean, Kent and died in 1890 in Blean, Kent, aged 39.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Seasalter, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Whitstable, Kent. Swan Terrace
Charles Keam head married 29 shoemakr
Eliza wife 29
Edith daughter 7 scholar
Charles son 5
Emiline daughter 2
Wallace hhiggins boarder unmarried 19 shoemaker
Mary Ann Newton boarder widow 65 needlewoman.

Charles married Eliza Peart Higgins. Eliza was born in 1852 in Folkestone, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Whitstable, Kent. 5 Swanfield
Eliza Keam head widow 57 charwoman
Charles son single 15 shoemaker
Emiline daughter 13 scholar
Ada B daughter 9 scholar
Ernest son 6 scholar
Wallace son 4 scholar
.

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. 8 Norfolk Street
David Court head married 45 labourer general
Eliza wife 50
Charles Keam st son single 25 plate layer9railway)
Ernest Keam st son single 16 gardener domestic
Wallace Keam st son 14 school
Arthur O Court son single 18 baker.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 263    i. Edith Keen was born in 1874 in Whitstable, Kent.

+ 264    ii. Charles Keen was born in 1876 in Whitstable, Kent.

   265    iii. Emiline Keen was born in 1879 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

   266    iv. Ada Beatrice Keen was born in 1882 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

   267    v. Ernest Keen was born in 1885 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

   268    vi. Wallace Keen was born in 1887 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

121. Letitia Mary Streeter was born in 1852 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Blean, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. West End next to Frogs Island farm
George Taylor head married 27 ag lab
Letitia wife 28
Florence daughter 7 scholar
Mary A daughter 6 scholar
John W son 5 scholar
Herbert E son 3
Stephen G son 1.

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. Frogs Island Farm
George Taylor head married 37 farm bailiff
Letitia wife 38 dairymaid
John W son 14 farm boy
Herbert e son 13 farm boy
Stephen G son 11 scholar
Lucy E daughter 8 scholar
Frank E son 7 scholar
Fanny J daughter 5 scholar
Ada R daughter 3
George J son 1
Thomas E Scott boarder single 19 farm labourer.

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. Rockinge Farm
George Taylor head married 47 wood dealer
Letitia wife 48
John W son single 24 ordinary ag lab
Herbert E son 25 single carter on farm
Frank E son single 17 ordinary ag lab
Ada R daughter 13 scholar
George James son 11 scholar
Bertie S son 9 scholar
Winnie M daughter 7 scholar
Robert J grandson 4.

Letitia married George Taylor. George was born in 1854 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 269    i. Florence Mary Taylor was born in 1874 in Canterbury, Kent.

   270    ii. Mary A. Taylor was born in 1875 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   271    iii. John W. Taylor was born in 1877 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   272    iv. Herbert E. Taylor was born in 1878 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   273    v. Stephen G. Taylor was born in 1880 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   274    vi. Lucy E. Taylor was born in 1883 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   275    vii. Frank E. Taylor was born in 1884 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   276    viii. Fanny J. Taylor was born in 1886 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   277    ix. Ada R. Taylor was born in 1888 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   278    x. George J. Taylor was born in 1890 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   279    xi. Bertie S. Taylor was born in 1892 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   280    xii. Winnie M. Taylor was born in 1894 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

129. Kate Sarah Cullen was born in 1871 in Hoath, Kent.

Kate married John Holness, son of David Holness and Caroline Keen. John was born in 1870 in Reculver, Kent and was baptised on 26 Jun 1870 in Reculver, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   281    i. Violet Holness was born in 1890 in Herne, Kent.

   282    ii. Winifred Holness was born in 1892 in Herne, Kent.

   283    iii. John Oliver Holness was born in 1895 in Herne, Kent.

   284    iv. Harold Victor Holness was born in 1897 in Blean, Kent.

+ 285    v. Leslie Herbert Holness was born on 10 Oct 1899 in Herne, Kent and died in 1973 in Bridge, Kent, aged 74.

132. Mercy Maria Holness was born on 30 Aug 1857 in Blean, Kent, was baptised on 4 Oct 1857 in Dover, Kent, and died in 1940 in Lewisham, London, aged 83.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Wade, Kent. Street St Nicholas at Wade
William Burton head married 21 agricultural labourer
Mercy wife 23
Mary Emily daughter 1.

• Census: 1891, Wade, Kent. Cottages The Row St Nicholas at Wade
William Burton head married 35 agricultural labourer
Mercy wife 32
Emily daughter 11 scholar
Alice Burton daughter 9 Scholar
William Farrow boarder single 30 ag lab.

• Census: 1901, Wade, Kent. The Row St Nicholas at Wade
Mary Burton head widow laundress and charwoman own account.

• Census: 1911, Wade, Kent. St Nicholas at Wade
Mercy Burton Head 52 widow 2 children laundress own account
.

• Census: 1939, St Nicholas in Wade, Kent. 2 Church Cottage St Nicholas at Wade.

• Census: 1939, Wade, Kent. 2 Church Cottage St nicholas at Wade
Mary (Mercy) Burton retired.

Mercy married William Burton. William was born in 1854 and died in 1899 in Wade, Kent, aged 45.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Wade, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Wade, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   286    i. Mary Emily Burton was born in 1879 in Wade, Kent, was baptised on 13 Jul 1879 in Wade, Kent, and died in 1960 in Rochford, Essex, aged 81.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Wade, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Wade, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Ramsgate, Kent. Elmside
Mary G Burton servant single 21 cook domestic for Henry and Emily Hinton.

• Census: 1911, Ramsgate, Kent. 30 Vale Square
Mary Emily Burton servant 31 single domestic cook for Fanny Grace Borradaile
.

+ 287    ii. Alice Sarah Burton was born in 1882 in Wade, Kent, was baptised on 21 May 1882 in Wade, Kent, and died on 5 Mar 1958 in Dartford, Kent, aged 76.

135. Ambrose Elias Holness was born in 1866 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 25 Nov 1866 in Dover, Kent, and died in 1933 in Bromley, Kent, aged 67.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Minster in Thanet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Sturry, Kent. Chilworth Road
Amrose Holness head married 24 Railway signaller
Elizabeth wife 29
Ambrose son 5
Percy son 3
George Wright lodger lodger single 20 machinist gunpowder factory
Frederick Hice lodger single 20 laboratory clerk.

• Census: 1901, Shalford, Surrey. Percy Cottages No1 Sample Oak Lane
Ambrose Holness head married 35 signalman railway
Elizabeth E wife 40
Ambrose E son 15 general labourer
Percy J son 13 general house and errand boy
Norris A son 9
Albert H son 7
Ernest son 5
Nellie D Daughter 3
Lewis son 1.

• Census: 1911, Mottingham, Kent. 2 Heath Villas Dorset Road
Ambrose Holness head 44 married railway signalman
Elizabeth wife 49 married 25 years 7 children
Norris son 19 single railway porter
Albert son 17 single bookstall assistant
Ernest son 15 bookstall attendant
Daisy daughter 13 school
Lewis son 11 school.

Ambrose married Elizabeth Ellen Goldsack. Elizabeth was born on 17 Apr 1860 in Kent, was baptised on 24 Jun 1860 in Kent, and died in 1940 in Bromley, Kent, aged 80.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Shalford, Surrey. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Mottingham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Chislehurst, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Chislehurst, Kent. 41 Dorset Road
Holness Elizabeth E 17/4/1860 unpaid domestic duties
.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 288    i. Ambrose Elias Holness was born on 28 Feb 1886 in Dover, Kent.

+ 289    ii. Percy James Holness was born on 18 Jul 1887 in Wanersh, Surrey and died on 17 Feb 1968 in Margate, Kent, aged 80.

+ 290    iii. Norris Alfred Holness was born on 10 Apr 1891 in Shalford, Surrey and died on 7 Aug 1960 in Herne Bay, Kent, aged 69.

   291    iv. Albert Henry Holness was born in 1894 in Chilworth, Surrey and died on 23 Apr 1917 in France, aged 23.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Shalford, Surrey. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Mottingham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Military: 1917, France. Private Albert Henry Holness 9382
13th Bn Royal Fusiliers
23rd Aril 1917 aged 23
Arras Memorial Bay 3 France

REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR

Son of Ambrose Elias and Elizabeth Ellen Holness of 2 Heath Villas, Dorset Road Mottingham Eltham London.

   292    v. Ernest Holness was born in 1896 in Chilworth, Surrey.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Shalford, Surrey. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Mottingham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Marriage Banns: 1915, Greenwich, London. St Pauls Greenwich London 1st July 1915
Ernest Holness 19 bachelor grocers assistant 26 Reidharm Road Plumstead Ambrose Elias Holness signalman
Elizabeth Adelaide Janet French 21 spinster 26 Reidharm Road Plumstead Henry Oliver French printer
Elizabeth A Redford
John Chesterman.

Ernest married Elizabeth Adelaide Janet French. Elizabeth was born in 1896.

Noted events in her life were:

• Marriage Banns: 1915, Greenwich, London. (Witness)

+ 293    vi. Nellie Daisy Holness was born on 30 May 1897 in Chilworth, Surrey, was baptised on 29 Aug 1897 in Surrey, England, and died in 1954 in Sidcup, Kent, aged 57.

   294    vii. Lewis Holness was born on 22 Jan 1900 in Chilworth, Surrey, was baptised on 25 Mar 1900 in Chilworth, Surrey, and died in 1917 in Bromley, Kent, aged 17.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Shalford, Surrey. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Mottingham, Kent. (Household Member)

136. Thomas Alfred Holness was born in 1869 in Sturry, Kent and died on 1 Jul 1909 in Gillingham, Kent, aged 40.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Minster in Thanet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Gillingham, Kent. 3 West Street
Thomas Holness boarder single 22 railway porter
living with John and Elizabeth Blass.

• Census: 1901, Eythorne, Kent. Sandwich Road
Alfred Holness head m 32 Police constable
Minnie wife 34
Kate daughter 8
Percy H son 5
Lewis son 3.

Thomas married Minnie Elizabeth Cheeseman. Minnie was born in 1867 in Bearsted, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Eythorne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Colchester, Essex. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 295    i. Kate Holness was born on 16 Aug 1892 in Sittingbourne, Kent, was baptised on 11 Sep 1892 in Sittingbourne, Kent, and died on 12 Jul 1948 in Halstead, Essex, aged 55.

+ 296    ii. Percy Henry Holness was born on 6 Jul 1895 in Smeeth, Kent, was baptised on 4 Aug 1895 in Smeeth, Kent, and died on 21 May 1979 in Hornchurch, Essex, aged 83.

+ 297    iii. Louis Holness was born on 25 Jun 1897 in Wittersham, Kent and died in 1972 in Colchester, Essex, aged 75.

137. Norris Percy Holness was born in 1872 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 27 Oct 1872 in Dover, Kent, and died in 1966 in Chatham, Kent, aged 94.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Minster in Thanet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Alverstoke, Hampshire. Royal Marine Barracks
Percy Holness soldier single 20 private Royal marine.

• Census: 1911, Gillingham, Kent. 63 King Street
Norris Percy Holness head married 38 skilled labourer Chatham Dockyard
Ellen wife 39 married 14 years 6 children 2 living
William Percy Edward son 11 school
Alfred son 2.

Norris married Ellen Bushell. Ellen was born in 1872 and died on 28 Sep 1939 in Chatham, Kent, aged 67.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Gillingham, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   298    i. Kate Eliza Holness was born in 1898 in Mediterranean and died in 1906 in Medway, Kent, aged 8.

   299    ii. William Percy Edward Holness was born in 1900 in Gillingham, Kent and died on 27 Aug 1919 in France, aged 19.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Gillingham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Military: 1918, France. Private William Percy E Holness G/31471
7th Bn Queens Own Royal West Kent Regt
27 August 1918 aged 18
Vis-en-Artois Memorial Panel 7 France

Son of Mr N P and Ellen Holness of Jasmine Dargetts Road Walderslade Chatham Kent.

   300    iii. Edward Thomas Holness was born in 1901 in Medway, Kent and died in 1905 in Medway, Kent, aged 4.

   301    iv. Ernest Holness was born in 1904 in Medway, Kent and died in 1904 in Medway, Kent.

   302    v. Nellie Ivy Holness was born in 1904 in Medway, Kent and died in 1904 in Medway, Kent.

   303    vi. Alfred Holness was born in 1909 in Gillingham, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Gillingham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Probate: 1993, Gillingham, Kent. Alfred Holness of 8 Sunnymede Avenue Gillingham Kent Died 1 September 1993 Administration brighton 1 November not exceeding £125000.

138. Nelly Daisy Holness was born on 5 Aug 1878 in Minster in Thanet, Kent and died in 1970 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 92.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Minster in Thanet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Minster in Thanet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Ramsgate, Kent. 17 Grange Road
Nellie Holness servant single 22 general domestic servant to Mary Duplex.

• Census: 1911, Sturry, Kent. 4 Orchard Villas
Benjamin Stewart head married 33 bricklayer
Nellie wife 32 married 8 years 6 children 4 living
Benjamin son age not known Sturry
Emmi daughter 6
Cecil son 4
Nellie daughter 1.

• Census: 1939, Canterbury, Kent. 19 St Jacobs Place
Benjamin C Stewart bricklayer
Nellie D domestic duties
Cyril baker
Alfred J linesman electrical
Alice M domestic duties
closed record.

Nelly married Benjamin Charles Stewart. Benjamin was born on 1 Jun 1877.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   304    i. Benjamin Thomas Stewart was born in 1903 in Sturry, Kent.

+ 305    ii. Emily Alice Stewart was born on 13 Feb 1905 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 9 Apr 1905 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1991 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, aged 86.

   306    iii. Cecil Charles Stewart was born in 1907 in Sturry, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

   307    iv. Nellie Jessie Stewart was born on 3 Oct 1909 in Sturry, Kent and died in 1993 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 84.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Canterbury, Kent. 6 Ethelbert Road
Nellie J Stewart (Sherlock) paid domestic duties to Walter and Maud Broughton.

Nellie married Walter George Sherlock. Walter was born on 7 Oct 1870 in Eastling, Kent and died in 1960 in Folkestone, Kent, aged 90.

+ 308    v. Alfred John Stewart was born on 30 Jul 1913 in Canterbury, Kent and died on 16 Mar 1994 in Reading, Berkshire, aged 80.

+ 309    vi. Cyril Stewart was born on 13 Dec 1918 in Canterbury, Kent.

141. Caroline Keen was born in 1864 in Oare, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Fulham, London. (Household Member)

Caroline married Thomas Gummer Birkhead. Thomas was born in 1854 in London.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Fulham, London. Thomas Birkhead head married 37 labourer
Caroline wife 27
Thomas son 8
Florence daughter 6
George son 4
Albert son 2
William son 4 months.

Children from this marriage were:

   310    i. Thomas William K. Birkhead was born in 1883 in Faversham, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Fulham, London. (Household Member)

+ 311    ii. Florence Caroline N. Birkhead was born in 1884 in Faversham, Kent.

   312    iii. George Birkhead was born in 1887 in Fulham, London.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Fulham, London. (Household Member)

   313    iv. Albert Birkhead was born in 1887 in Fulham, London.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Fulham, London. (Household Member)

   314    v. William Birkhead was born in 1891 in Fulham, London.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Fulham, London. (Household Member)

   315    vi. Clara Birkhead was born in 1894 in Fulham, London.

   316    vii. Frances Birkhead was born in 1898 in Fulham, London.

151. Susan Emily Keen was born in 1863 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 26 Apr 1863 in Dunkirk, Kent, and died in 1946 in Bridge, Kent, aged 83.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

Susan married William Daniel Moore. William was born in 1853 in Herne, Kent and died in 1936 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 83.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   317    i. Alfred William Moore was born in 1884 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 6 Apr 1884 in Minster in Thanet, Kent, and died in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Shotley, Suffolk. Royal Naval Sick Quarters Shotley Point
Alfred Moore patient single 17 Boy 1st Class Royal Navy Kent Minster.

• Military: 1901, Shotley, Suffolk. Royal Navy Boy 1st Class.

   318    ii. Florence Moore was born in 1887 in Herne, Kent and died in 1892 in Blean, Kent, aged 5.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   319    iii. Albert John Moore was born in 1889 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Military: 1907, Canterbury, Kent. Corps of Dragoons of the Line 30 September 1907 reg No 1226
Father William Moore, Mother Susan Moore, brother Alfred Moore RGA 16 Albert Street Whitstable Kent
28/9/07 Private posted
24/4/08 Private To confinement awaiting trial.
Tried and sentenced to 5 days detention for making a wilfully false answer on attestation DCM Tidworth 28/4/08
To detention Private 5/5/08
To duty Private 23/6/08
Royal Scots Grays discharged Private 8/5/08 having made a false answer on attestation Para 390 (HH) KR
a second page goes on to state most of the above but also or instead Having made a false answer on attestation Para 390 (viii) KR
also states that brother Alfred Moore RGA is at Cawnpore India

He gives correct age on attestation but why references to Dragoons of the Line and Royal Scots grays - was he found to be unfit for one and then attested for the other saying he was fit?

.

153. William Keen was born in 1867 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

William married Hannah Coomes.

Children from this marriage were:

   320    i. Louisa Mary Keen was born in 1882 in Blean, Kent.

   321    ii. Mabel Annie Keen was born in 1885 in Blean, Kent.

   322    iii. William Keen was born in 1887 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Sturry, Kent. Blaxland Cottages aged 4 with grandparents Robert and Sophia Keen.

• Census: 1901, Sturry, Kent. Barnetts Lane grandson aged 15 woodcutter with grandparents Robert and Sophia Keen.

154. Harriett Louisa Keen was born in 1869 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911. Hoath
Edward Gisby head 44 married waggoner on farm
Louisa wife 42 married 23 years 12 children 6 living
Edward Gisby (Keen) son 22 single labourer excavating gravel
Annie daughter 12
Edward Gisby 13 nephew at school (Sister Rosa's son)
Ethel daughter 9
Lily daughter 6
William son 5.

Harriett married Edward Gisby.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   323    i. Edward Sidney Keen Gisby was born in 1888 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Sturry, Kent. Blaxland Cottages with grandparents Robert and Sophia Keen . entered as Sidney Gisby grandson aged 3 born Sturry. Gro index records Edward Sidney Keen born 1888 Blean no father named.

• Census: 1911. (Household Member)

Edward married Florence M. Charrison.

   324    ii. William George Gisby was born on 3 Oct 1890 in Sturry, Kent and was baptised on 7 Dec 1890 in Sturry, Kent.

   325    iii. Edward Ernest Gisby was born in 1898 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 4 Dec 1898 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1899 in Sturry, Kent, aged 1.

   326    iv. Annie Dora Gisby was born in 1899 in Sturry, Kent and was baptised on 29 Oct 1899 in Sturry, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911. (Household Member)

   327    v. Harold Charlie Gisby was born in 1901 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 10 Feb 1901 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1901 in Sturry, Kent.

   328    vi. Helen Ethel Gisby was born in 1902 in Sturry, Kent and was baptised on 30 Mar 1902.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911. (Household Member)

   329    vii. Mabel Gisby was born in 1903 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 25 Oct 1903 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1903 in Sturry, Kent.

   330    viii. Lily Gisby was born in 1905 in Sturry, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911. (Household Member)

   331    ix. William Gisby was born in 1906 in Sturry, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911. (Household Member)

156. Rosa Keen was born in 1875 in Chislet, Kent and died in 1964, aged 89.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Sturry, Kent. Barnetts Lane
Harry (Henry) Gisby head married 32 horseman on farm Sturry
Rose wife 27 Chislet
Robert H son 5 Sturry
Edward J son 3 Sturry
George E son 1 Sturry
William Keen boarder 34 wood cutter Chislet
.

• Census: 1911, Herne, Kent. Herne, Blean Union Workhouse
Rose Gisby inmate 36 widow
William Gisby inmate 3
Emmaline May inmate 1
Edith Rose inmate 4.

Rosa had a relationship with Robert Nelson Bubb. Robert was born in 1877 in Blean, Kent and died in 1962 in Sittingbourne, Kent, aged 85.

Children from this relationship were:

   332    i. Edith Rose Gisby was born in 1906 in Sturry, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   333    ii. William Gisby was born in 1908 in Sturry, Kent and died in 1963 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 55.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 334    iii. Emmaline May Gisby was born in 1910 in Blean, Kent.

+ 335    iv. Reggie Gisby was born in 1915 in Blean, Kent.

+ 336    v. Douglas Lesley Gisby was born in 1916 in Blean, Kent.

   337    vi. Winifred Kate Gisby was born in 1917 in Blean, Kent.

Rosa next married Henry Gisby. Henry was born on 4 Apr 1869 in Sturry, Kent and died on 3 Mar 1904 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 34.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   338    i. Herbert Arthur Gisby was born in 1894 in Sturry, Kent and died in 1894 in Sturry, Kent.

+ 339    ii. Robert Henry Gisby was born on 13 Jun 1896 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 2 Aug 1896 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1953, aged 57.

+ 340    iii. Edward James Gisby was born on 14 Oct 1897 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 5 Dec 1897 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1966 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 69.

+ 341    iv. George Ernest James Gisby was born in 1900 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 4 Mar 1900 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1975 in Blean, Kent, aged 75.

   342    v. William Arthur Gisby was born in 1901 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 16 Jun 1901 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1928, aged 27.

+ 343    vi. Sidney Gisby was born in 1902 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 19 Oct 1902 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1967, aged 65.

+ 344    vii. Ada Beatrice May Gisby was born in 1904 in Sturry, Kent and was baptised on 19 Jul 1904 in Sturry, Kent.

157. Mary Ann Keen was born in 1849 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 14 Oct 1849 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1908 in Strood, Kent, aged 59.

General Notes: Free BMD Marriages Dec 1871 (>99%) Giles Edwin Blean 2a 1348 Keen Mary Ann Blean 2a 1348 Scan available - click to view

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1851, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. Oast Lane
Mary Ann married 31 laundress
Edwin son 8 school
Henry E son 5 school
Daniel son 4 school
Emma A E daughter 2
William A son 3 months
living next door to Alfred and Mary a Richardson.

• Census: 1891, Canterbury, Kent. 113 Northgate Street
William Draper head married 48 insurance agent
Mary A wife 42
Louisa B daughter 4
Jane M daughter 2
Henry E Giles stepson 15 sailor
Emma A E step daughter 12
Alfred W stepson 9
.

Mary married Edwin Giles. Edwin was born in 1842 and died in 1879 in Blean, Kent, aged 37.

Children from this marriage were:

   345    i. Ada Elizabeth Keen was born in 1871 in Herne, Kent and died in 1875 in Herne, Kent, aged 4.

+ 346    ii. Edwin John Giles was born in 1873 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 13 Apr 1873 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1949 in Brighton, Sussex, aged 76.

   347    iii. Henry Ethelbert Giles was born in 1875 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 4 Jul 1875 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Canada. 113 Northgate Street with mother and stepfather sailor.

• Census: 1891, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

   348    iv. Daniel Giles was born in 1877 in Chislet, Kent and died on 7 Jan 1915 at sea, aged 38.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Chislet, Kent. Braggs Lane
William Keen head married 62 woodman
Emma wife 61
Annie daughter single 20
Stephen son single 18 woodman
Daniel Giles grandson 14 woodman.

• Military: 1915. Chief Petty officer Daniel Giles 166454 R.N. HMS Pheonix accidently drowned 7 January 1915
REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR
Chatham Naval Memorial (Panel 9?)
.

   349    v. Emma Ann E. Giles was born in 1879 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Canterbury, Kent. 113 Northgate Street with mother and stepfather.

   350    vi. William Alfred Giles was born in 1880 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Canterbury, Kent. 113 Northgate Street with mother and stepfather.

• Marriage Banns: 1902, Broadstairs, Kent. Parish church Broadstairs 31 March 1902
Alfred William Giles 21 bachelor carman 2 Church square Edwin Giles deceased soldier
Jessie Butler 18 spinster 2 Church Square Walter Offen Butler deceased ostler
Witnesses Henry William Butler and Lena Doris Butler.

Mary next married William Draper.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   351    i. Louisa Beatrice Draper was born in 1887 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

   352    ii. Jane Maud Draper was born in 1889 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

159. Elizabeth Jane Keen was born in 1854 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. Hicks Forstal
Williiam Palmer head married 48 farmer of 11 acres
Elizabeth wife 28
William F son 6 scholar
Jane E daughter 4
Benjamin son 1 month.

• Census: 1891, Chislet, Kent. Oast House Hicks Forstal lane
William Palmer head 44 wood dealer
Elizabeth wife 40
Jane daughter 14 scholar
Benjamin son 11 scholar
Henry son 8 scholar
Cecily daughter 5 scholar
.

• Census: 1901, Chislet, Kent. Braggs Lane
William Palmer head married 60 woodsman
Elizabeth wife 50
Ben son single 21 bricklayers labourer
Henry son single 16 ag farm labourer
Cisne (Cecily) daughter 15
Jack grandson 2 born Wye
.

• Census: 1911, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Chislet, Kent. Braggs Lane
William Keen head 82 married formerly farm bailiff
Emma wife 81 married 61 years 12 children 10 living
Elizabeth Palmer daughter widow 67 (5 children crossed through).

Elizabeth married William Palmer. William was born in 1841 in Chislet, Kent and died in 1905 in Blean, Kent, aged 64.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   353    i. William F. Palmer was born in 1875 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

   354    ii. Jane E. Palmer was born in 1877 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

   355    iii. Benjamin Palmer was born in 1880 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

   356    iv. Henry Palmer was born in 1883 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 357    v. Cecily Palmer was born in 1886 in Chislet, Kent and died on 22 Dec 1971, aged 85.

160. Henry John Keen was born on 15 Jul 1855 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 26 Aug 1855 in Herne, Kent, and died on 27 Nov 1942 in British Columbia, Canada, aged 87.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. Braggs Lane woodsman lodging with Francis H and Harlow Holness.

• Marriage Banns: 1881, Chislet, Kent. N0 242 Banns of Marriage between Henry John Keen bachelor of this parish and Esther Holness spinster of the Parish of Herne
Published Octoer 2nd, 9th and 16th.

• Census: 1901, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Chislet, Kent. Woodsman single 46 living at Braggs Lane with parents and niece
.

• Census: 1911, British Columbia, Canada. Keen ( wrongly transcribed as MEENING) Henry John 56
Annie wife 41
Annie May daughter 9
Eleanor Constance daughter 8
Harry son 3
Harriet Emma daughter.

• Crime: 1883, Herne, Kent. An alleged unfaithful wife: Henry J Keen of Hoath was charged with assaulting his wife Esther Keen on May 14 1883 tried to eject her from house after improper conduct with a man named Rigden. A man named Strand and his wife gave evidence for the defence and the Bench dismissed the case.

• Emigration: 1912, Canada. The Royal Edward 13 November 1912 Bristol bound for Halifax Nova Scotia Ticket No 1096
Mr Henry John Keen gardener 58
Mrs Annie Keen wife 47
Miss Annie M Keen child 10
Miss Zena Constance Keen child 7
Master Harry Burnaby Keen child 4
Miss Harriet Emma Keen child 1.

• Census: 1931, Canada. 4125 Douglas Road Burnaby British Columbia
Henery J Keen 73 vegetable farmer
Annie wife 61
Arthur George son 19 single farm labourer.

• Census: 1921, British Columbia, Canada. Burnaby
Henry J Keen head 65 stenographer own account
Annie wife 51
May daughter 19
Lena daughter 16
Harry son 13
Emmie daughter 10
George son 9.

Henry had a relationship with Living

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, British Columbia, Canada. (Household Member)

• Emigration: 1912, Canada. (Witness)

• Census: 1921, British Columbia, Canada. (Household Member)

• Census: 1931, Canada. (Household Member)

Children from this relationship were:

+ 358    i. Annie May Keen was born on 31 Mar 1902 in British Columbia, Canada and died on 2 Oct 1983 in Maple Ridge, British columbia, Canada, aged 81.

   359    ii. Eleanor Constance Keen was born on 22 Aug 1905 in British Columbia, Canada and died on 1 Nov 1976 in Vancouver, Canada, aged 71.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, British Columbia, Canada. (Household Member)

• Emigration: 1912, Canada. (Witness)

• Census: 1921, British Columbia, Canada. (Household Member)

+ 360    iii. Harry Burnaby Keen was born on 26 Nov 1907 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada and died on 24 Oct 1985 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, aged 77.

   361    iv. Harriet Emma Keen was born on 24 Apr 1911 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada and died on 30 Aug 2004 in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada, aged 93.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, British Columbia, Canada. (Household Member)

• Emigration: 1912, Canada. (Witness)

• Census: 1921, British Columbia, Canada. (Household Member)

   362    v. Arthur George Keen was born on 21 Jun 1912 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada and died on 20 Jul 1998 in Langley, British Columbia, Canada, aged 86.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1921, British Columbia, Canada. (Household Member)

• Census: 1931, Canada. (Household Member)

Arthur married Gertrude Lesley Baynes. Gertrude was born in 1915 and died in 1961, aged 46.

Henry next married Esther Holness. Esther was born in 1861 and died in 1863 in Blean, Kent, aged 2.

161. Harriet Emma Keen was born in 1858 in Herne, Kent and died in 1910 in Herne, Kent, aged 52.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Goodnestone, Kent. Goodnestone Street
Henry Gammon head married 36 woodman
Emma wife 34
John son 13
Anna daughter 11 scholar
Ernest son 8 scholar
Elizabeth daughter 6 scholar
Rose daughter 4 scholar
Nellie daughter 2
.

• Census: 1901, Chislehurst, Kent. Near Fox and Hounds
Henry Gammon head married 46 General (bridleman?) labourer
Emma wife 44
Rose daughter 14
Helen daughter 12
Harry son 3.

Harriet married Henry Gammon. Henry was born in 1855 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Goodnestone, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Chislehurst, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   363    i. John Gammon was born in 1878 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Goodnestone, Kent. (Household Member)

   364    ii. Annie May Gammon was born in 1880 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. Hicks Forstall
William Keen head married 52 woodsman
Emma wife 52
Edward son 15 woodman
Olivia a daughter 10
Stephen L son 8
Annie M Gammon grandaughter 12 months.

• Census: 1891, Goodnestone, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Chislet, Kent. Braggs Lane
William Keen head married 72 Thatcher
Emma wife 71
Henry J son single 46 woodman
Annie M Gammon grandaughter 21.

   365    iii. Ernest Gammon was born in 1882 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Goodnestone, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 366    iv. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Gammon was born in 1884 in Blean, Kent, was baptised on 22 Jun 1884 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1942 in Brentwood, aged 58.

   367    v. Rose Henrietta Gammon was born in 1886 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Goodnestone, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Chislehurst, Kent. (Household Member)

   368    vi. Helen Mary (Nellie) Gammon was born in 1889 in Goodnestone, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Chislehurst, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

   369    vii. Harry Gammon was born in 1898 in Sturry, Kent and died on 9 Apr 1917 in France, aged 19.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Chislehurst, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

• Military: 1917, France. Commonwealth War Graves Index No. M.R.20 ARRAS MEM Part VIII
Gammon Pte Harry G/20121. 6th Bn The Buffs 9th April 1917 Age 19 Son of Henry and Harriet Gammon.

162. Frederick Keen was born in 1861 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 2 Sep 1861 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

Frederick married Eliza Boyden.

Children from this marriage were:

   370    i. Jennie Keen was born in 1880.

   371    ii. Horace Arthur Keen was born in 1890 in Sheerness, Kent.

Frederick next married Living

Children from this marriage were:

+ 372    i. Walter Wallace Keen was born in 1906 in Sheppey, Kent.

+ 373    ii. Stephen Lewis Keen was born on 11 Apr 1908 in Sheppey, Kent and died in 1997 in Chatham, Kent, aged 89.

   374    iii. May R. Keen was born in 1910 in Sheerness, Kent.

165. Horace Arthur Keen was born in 1868 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 3 May 1868 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1948 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 80.

General Notes: Served in 1st Dragoon Guards

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Marriage Banns: 1892, Herne, Kent. Parish Church herne 19 April 1892
Horace Arthur Keen 24 bachelor policeman st john's Margate William Keen labourer
Ellen Adley 20 spinster Herne George Adley labourer
George Adley and Olivia Ann Keen.

• Census: 1901, Canterbury, Kent. St Radigund Street
Horace A Keen head married 34 gas works labourer
Ellen wife 28
Beatrice L daughter 8
Ethel R daughter 6
William G son 4
Nellie O daughter 1.

• Census: 1911, Canterbury, Kent. 14 Claremont Place
Horace Arthur Keen head married 43 Gas Stocker gas works
Ellen wife 39 married 19years 7 children
William George son 14 errand boy to shop keeper fruiterer
Nellie Olivia daughter 11 school
Horace Victor son 8 school
Eva May daughter 6 school.

• Census: 1921, Ealing, London. Fox Grove Hotel
Horace Arthur Keen visitor 53y3m married herne Bay main service layer Canterbury gas Works.

• Census: 1939, Canterbury, Kent. 14 Claremont Place
Keen Horace H m 27/3/1868 married gas and water worker
Keen Ellen f 14/6/1872 married udd
Keen Edith M f 24/7/1915 baker confectioner.

Horace married Ellen Adley. Ellen was born in 1871.

Noted events in her life were:

• Marriage Banns: 1892, Herne, Kent. (Witness)

• Census: 1901, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1921, Canada. 14 Claremont Place
Ellen Keen Head/wife 49 married home duties
Horace son 18y11m single out of employment
Edith daughter 5y11m whole time school
Sadie Keen visitor 13y mother dead born Sittingbourne whole time education
Lillian Ogden visitor 24y9m single born deptford ebonite worker Fullers Chadwell out of work.

• Census: 1939, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   375    i. Beatrice Lily Keen was born in 1892 in Margate, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

   376    ii. Ethel Rose Keen was born in 1894 in Margate, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

   377    iii. William George Keen was born in 1896.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 378    iv. Nellie Olivia Keen was born in 1899 in Margate, Kent.

   379    v. Horace Victor Keen was born in 1902 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1921, Canada. (Household Member)

   380    vi. Eva May Keen was born in 1905 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

   381    vii. Edith M. Keen was born on 24 Jul 1915 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1921, Canada. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

166. Olivia Annie Keen was born on 8 Sep 1870 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 6 Nov 1870 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1949 in Thanet, Kent, aged 79.

General Notes: IGI Alicia Ann Keen - International Genealogical Index Gender: Female Christening: 06 NOV 1870 Herne, Kent, England

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. The Albion with parents aged 6 months.

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. Hicks Forstal with parents.

• Census: 1891, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Chislet, Kent. Bragg's Lane with parents.

• Census: 1911, Dover, Kent. Keepers Cottage Temple Ewell Nr Dover
William is head gamekeeper they have been married for 17 years and have 10 children with Lucy, William, James, Elsie, Ivy, Percy, Annie, Augusta and Mildred

Census states that they have had 10 children no deaths 9 listed plus Sybil no longer at home equals 10 . Horace is not listed on this census but is on 1901 census. Ivy is listed aged 7 born Chillendon but not found on GRO on FreeBMD two Ivy Joiner born Eastry one in Mar Qtr 1902 the other in Sep Qtr 1903 Child born 1902 MMN Maxted.

• Census: 1901, Chillendon, Kent. The Row William is a gardener domestic with Sybil, Lucy, William, James and Horace.

• Census: 1939, Eastry, Kent. Pear Tree Guilton Ash William is a market gardener labourer with Ivy N, Hilda J, (later McCardell) Nena M. and Michael P daughter in Law and grndchildren
.

Olivia married William George Joiner. William was born on 22 May 1873.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 382    i. Sybil Kathleen Mabel Joiner was born on 19 Jun 1895 in Eastry, Kent and died in 1979 in Tonbridge, Kent, aged 84.

   383    ii. Lucy Elvina May Joiner was born in 1896 in Staple, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Chillendon, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Dover, Kent. Gamekeepers Cottage Temple Ewer near Dover with parents.

   384    iii. William Wallace Joiner was born in 1897 in Staple, Kent and was baptised on 28 Nov 1897 in Nonington, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Chillendon, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Dover, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 385    iv. James Henry Joiner was born in 1898 in Eythorne, Kent.

   386    v. Horace Edward Joiner was born in 1900 in Chillendon, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Chillendon, Kent. (Household Member)

   387    vi. Elsie Alice Emma Elizabeth Joiner was born in 1901 in Chillendon, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Dover, Kent. (Household Member)

   388    vii. Percy Walter Joiner was born in 1904 in Chillendon, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Dover, Kent. (Household Member)

   389    viii. Annie Joiner was born in 1906 in Goodnestone, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Dover, Kent. (Household Member)

   390    ix. Augusta Joiner was born in 1907 in Goodnestone, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Dover, Kent. (Household Member)

   391    x. Mildred Joiner was born in 1910 in Ewell, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Dover, Kent. (Household Member)

   392    xi. Robert Joiner was born in 1912 in Dover, Kent.

+ 393    xii. Phyllis Muriel Joiner was born on 18 Sep 1913 in Bridge, Kent and died in 2002 in Aldershot, Surrey, aged 89.

167. Stephen Lewis Keen was born in 1873 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 16 Feb 1873 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1954 in Herne, Kent, aged 81.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Herne, Kent. Living at Bushy Field Herne.

• Burial: 1954, Herne, Kent. Plot VV171.

Stephen married Annie Jane Addley. Annie was born in 1877.

Children from this marriage were:

   394    i. Annie Keen was born in 1901 in Herne, Kent.

   395    ii. Lewis Clarence Raymond Keen was born on 20 Feb 1901 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 7 Apr 1901 in Blean, Kent, and died in 1982 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 81.

Lewis married Eileen M. Croft.

   396    iii. Nora Kathleen Keen was born in 1903 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 1 Mar 1903.

Nora married George T. Budgen.

+ 397    iv. Sidney Daniel Keen was born on 29 Mar 1905 in Chislet, Kent and died on 28 May 1978 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 73.

+ 398    v. Mary Irene Keen was born in 1907 in Herne, Kent.

169. Elizabeth Spratt was born on 22 Feb 1854 in Westbere, Kent, was baptised on 12 Mar 1854 in Westbere, Kent, and died on 24 Oct 1931 in Queensland, Australia, aged 77.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1861, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1861, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Obituary: 1931, Queensland, Australia. Marriage registration: Elizabeth Spratt
Marriage date: 07/11/1874
Spouse's name: William Pysden
Registration details: 1874/B/4538

Death registration: Elizabeth Pysden
Death date: 24/10/1931
Mother's name: Emma Keen
Father/parent's name: John Spratt
Registration details: 1931/B/15590

PYSDEN.\emdash The Friends of the late ELIZABETH PYSDEN (relict of the late William Pysden), of Southport, formerly of Ipswich, are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral, to move from Reed's Funeral Parlour, South-street, at 11.30 THIS (MONDAY) MORNING, for the Ipswich Cemetery.
Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954) Mon 26 Oct 1931.

Elizabeth married William Pysden. William was born in 1851 in Sturry, Kent and died on 13 May 1927 in Brisbane, Australia, aged 76.

Children from this marriage were:

   399    i. Living

   400    ii. Sarah Ann Pysden was born on 7 Jun 1876 and died on 3 Jul 1876 in Queensland, Australia.

   401    iii. Louisa Elizabeth Pysden was born in 1877 and died in 1962, aged 85.

   402    iv. Emma Jane Pysden was born in 1879 and died in 1958, aged 79.

+ 403    v. William Henry John Pysden was born on 5 Nov 1880 in Queensland, Australia and died on 6 Jul 1949 in Ipswich, Queensland, aged 68.

   404    vi. Alfred Edward Pysden was born in 1883 and died in 1955, aged 72.

+ 405    vii. Jessie Maude Pysden was born on 19 Oct 1886 in Queensland, Australia and died on 8 Nov 1946 in NSW, Australia, aged 60.

   406    viii. Marion Ethel Pysden was born in 1888 and died in 1888.

173. Edward Spratt was born in 1859 in Blean, Kent and died in 1922 in London, aged 63.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Employment: 1875, Ramsgate, Kent. Apprentices indentured in Merchant Navy

Spratt Edward born at Sturry aged 16 bound 6 March 1875 registered 6 march 1875 at Ramsgate Kent 5 years to Thomas James Wales Ramsgate (smackowner) Date of expiry 1880
C14976 Sea Rake 6/3 to 30/6 C 1/7 31/12 1875
C 14976 Sea Rake 1/1 30/6 1/7/31/12 1876
C 14976 Sea Rake 1/1 30/6 1877
Serving on Silver Dart C 1878.

• Census: 1881, London. St Clement Danes Norfolk House Water Street
Edward Spratt head married 22 carman Kent Haysdon Westbere
Sarah wife 25 carman's wife Kent Ramsgate
Emily Hoggwood niece 9 scholar Ramsgate
.

• Census: 1891, Fulham, London. 150 Estcourt
Edward Spratt head married 32 groom horsekeeper Sturry
Elizabeth May housekeeper single 32 Malmesbury Wiltshire
Jessie May lodger 4 Pimlico
John May lodger 1 Fulham
.

• Census: 1901, London. St John 70 Romney St
Edward Spratt head married 42 horsekeeper groom Sturry Kent
Elizabeth wife 43 wilts Malmesbury
Jessie daughter 14 London
John son 11 London
Alfred son 8 London.

• Census: 1911, London. 18 Romney Street Westminster
Edward Spratt head 51 married horsekeeper
Elizabeth wife 53 married 25 years 3 children Malmsbury, Wiltshire
Jessie daughter 24 single domestic servant Belgravia
John son 21 hotel waiter Fulham
Alfred 18 GPO maeesenger boy Lambeth.

Edward married Living

Edward next married Elizabeth 1886.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, London. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   407    i. Jessie May Spratt was born in 1887 in London.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, London. (Household Member)

+ 408    ii. John Spratt was born in 1890 in Fulham, London and died on 31 Jul 1917, aged 27.

   409    iii. Alfred Spratt was born on 15 Mar 1893 in Lambeth, London and was baptised on 6 Apr 1893 in Lambeth, London.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, London. (Household Member)

176. Alfred Keen Spratt was born in 1866 in Blean, Kent and died in 1946 in Bridge, Kent, aged 80.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne Bay, Kent. 2 Frederick Villas
Alfred K Spratt head married 38 barley maltser
Margaret wife 28
William C son 7
George H son 5
Emma E daughter 3
Alfred J son 1.

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. 2 Frederick Terrace
Alfred Spratt head married 40 labourer building
Margaret wife 37 married 19 years 12 children 10 living
George son 16 single shop assistant
Emma daughter 13 school
Alfred son 12 school
Alma daughter 10 school
Frank son 10 school
Jessie daughter 8 school
Horace son 1
Cordelia daughter 1
.

• Census: 1921, Herne Bay, Kent. Telford House Telford St
Alfred Spratt head 56y2m married general labourer
Alfred Spratt son 21y5m single general albourer
Alma Lee daughter 19y 6m married house duties
Holly? Spratt son 11y11m school
Cordelia Spratt daughter 11y 11m school
Anthony Lee grandson 1y.

• Census: 1939, Herne Bay, Kent. Telford St
Spratt Alfred m 29/11/66 widower old age pensioner
.

Alfred married Margaret Miles. Margaret was born in 1874.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   410    i. John Alfred Spratt was born in 1892 in Blean, Kent.

   411    ii. William Crane Spratt was born in 1894 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

   412    iii. George Henry Spratt was born in 1896 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 413    iv. Emma Elizabeth Spratt was born in 1898 in Blean, Kent.

   414    v. Alfred James Spratt was born in 1900 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1921, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 415    vi. Alma Kate Cordelia Spratt was born in 1902 in Blean, Kent.

   416    vii. Frank Albert Edward Spratt was born in 1902 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 417    viii. Jessie Margaret Spratt was born in 1903 in Blean, Kent, was baptised on 6 Jan 1904 in Herne Bay, Kent, and died on 18 Dec 1973 in Sittingbourne, Kent, aged 70.

   418    ix. Cordelia Spratt was born in 1905 in Blean, Kent and died in 1905 in Blean, Kent.

   419    x. Male Spratt was born in 1905 in Herne Bay, Kent and died in 1905 in Herne Bay, Kent.

   420    xi. Horace Archibald Spratt was born in 1909 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1921, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

   421    xii. Cordelia Lydia Spratt was born in 1909 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1921, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

184. Alice Keen was born on 18 Jul 1864 in West End, Herne, Kent, was baptised in Herne, Kent,¹ and died in 1949 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 85.

General Notes: 1881 census Alice is servant at 53 Preston Street, Faversham to Sarah B Abbott

IGI ALICE KEEN - International Genealogical Index Gender: Female Birth: 18 JUL 1864 Westend, Herne, Kent, England

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Faversham, Kent. 53 Preston Street servant unmarried housemaid domestic to Sarah B Abbott.

• Census: 1891, Ospringe, Kent. Painter's Forstal William is a gravel pit labourer with daughter Alice.

• Census: 1891, Ospringe, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Faversham, Kent. 6Lindfield Street. William is a foreman in a stone quarry five children Alice G, Henry H, Eva M, Frank W, Edward N.

• Census: 1911, Ospringe, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Ospringe, Kent. 7 The Square Ospringe William is a general pit foreman Married 26 years 8 children 5 living.

• Residence: 1939, Ospringe, Kent. Mill House
.

• Census: 1921, Norton, Kent. Coronation Cottage Barbary with husband and sons Ted and Leslie.

Alice married William Henry Hopkins, son of John Hopkins and Mary Ann Jackson. William was born in 1861 in Ospringe, Kent,³ was baptised on 22 Sep 1861 in Ospringe, Kent,¹ and died in 1939 in Faversham, Kent,² aged 78.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1861.

• Census: 1871, Ospringe, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Ospringe, Kent. Oast Houses Ospringe with parents.

• Census: 1881, Ospringe, Kent. Lower Brook with parents working as ag lab carter.

• Census: 1881, Ospringe, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Faversham, Kent. 9 Lindfield Cottages foreman in stone quarry with wife 5 children.

• Census: 1891, Ospringe, Kent. Painters Forstal
William Hopkins head married gravel pit labourer
Alice wife 26
Alice G daughter 1.

• Census: 1911, Ospringe, Kent. 7 Ospringe Square
William Henry Hopkins head 48 married general pit foreman
Alice wife 46 married 26 years 8 children 5 living
Henry Harold son 18 single cordite Dept Cotton Founder
Edward Norman son 11 school
Leslie Gordon Hopkins son 4.

• Census: 1921, Norton, Kent. Coronation Cottage Barbary road labourer Faversham rural district council with wife Alice and sons Ted and Leslie.

Children from this marriage were:

   422    i. Ellen May Hopkins was born on 4 Jul 1886 in Ospringe, Kent³ and died on 25 Aug 1886 in Ospringe, Kent.⁴

   423    ii. Ethel Jane Hopkins was born on 20 Nov 1887 in Ospringe, Kent^1,3 and died on 13 Feb 1889 in Ospringe, Kent, aged 1.

+ 424    iii. Alice Gertrude Hopkins was born on 2 Feb 1890 in Ospringe, Kent³ and died in 1921 in Thanet, Kent, aged 31.

+ 425    iv. Henry Harold Hopkins was born on 9 Oct 1892 in Ospringe, Kent,³ was baptised on 21 Dec 1892 in Ospringe, Kent,¹ and died in 1971 in Sittingbourne, Kent, aged 79.

+ 426    v. Eva May Hopkins was born on 4 Feb 1894 in Ospringe, Kent,³ was baptised on 22 Apr 1894 in Ospringe, Kent,¹ and died in 1964 in Surrey, England,² aged 70.

   427    vi. Frank Walter Hopkins was born on 15 Jun 1895 in Ospringe, Kent,³ was baptised on 11 Aug 1895 in Ospringe, Kent,¹ and died on 14 Feb 1903 in Ospringe, Kent, aged 7.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 428    vii. Edward Norman Hopkins was born on 5 Dec 1899 in Ospringe, Kent,³ was baptised on 30 Dec 1899 in Ospringe, Kent, and died in 1977 in Sittingbourne, Kent, aged 78.

+ 429    viii. James Gordon Campbell was born on 14 Mar 1907 in Faversham, Kent,³ was baptised on 24 Apr 1907 in Faversham, Kent, and died on 11 Dec 1981 in Turner's Hill, Sussex, aged 74.

185. Francis (Frank) Keen was born on 12 Aug 1866 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 9 Sep 1866 in Herne, Kent, and died on 15 Mar 1944 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 77.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Emigration: 1891, USA. Frank Keen aged 24 labourer England sailing from Liverpool to New York on the Britannic arrival date 26 September 1891.

• Naturalisation: 1898, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. 31 May 1898 naturalisation to US citizenship.

• Census: 1900, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Scavenger with Nellie and 3 children Fred, Ethel and Ruby.

• Census: 1910, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. labourer Salt Lake City with wife and 4 children.

• Census: 1920, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Sage Precinct farmer(stock raiser) with wife and daughter Nellie.

• Census: 1930, Lincoln, Wyoming, USA. Widower occupation none.

Francis married Nellie Jane Isett. Nellie was born on 3 Jun 1875 in Missouri, USA and died on 16 Nov 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 76.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 430    i. Fred W. Keen was born on 17 Dec 1895 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA and died on 5 Jan 1973 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 77.

+ 431    ii. Ethel Keen was born on 11 Aug 1897 in Utah, USA and died on 12 May 1989 in Idaho, USA, aged 91.

   432    iii. Ruby Keen was born on 3 Nov 1898 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA and died on 26 Sep 1988 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 89.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1900, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. (Household Member)

• Census: 1910, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. (Household Member)

• Census: 1920, Denver, Colorado, USA.

• Census: 1940, Sacremento, California, USA.

Ruby married Charles Edward Bruce. Charles was born on 1 Aug 1880 in Lincoln, Wyoming, USA and died on 24 Oct 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 61.

+ 433    iv. Nellie Keen was born on 19 Jul 1905 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA and died on 16 Mar 1987 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 81.

186. Sarah Keen was born on 15 Sep 1868 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 18 Oct 1868 in Herne, Kent, and died on 14 May 1953 in Margate, Kent, aged 84.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Margate, Kent. General servant at a nusrsing Home for cripples in Margate.

• Census: 1901, Margate, Kent. 51 Byron Road Walter is a brewers van man carman with daughter Barbara.

• Census: 1911, March, Cambridgeshire. 8 Cecil Square Walter is a general labourer general carrier they have been married for 14 years had two chidren both of whom died.

• Census: 1921, Margate, Kent. 7 Cecil Square
Walter Epps Godden head 55y 3m married Throwley horseman Margate Borough Corporation
Sarah Godden wife 50y 9m married Herne Bay housekeeper and local war pensions committee
.

• Census: 1939, Margate, Kent. 82 Grosvenor Place Margate apartment house keeper widow living with Alfred J Gilham.

• Probate: 1953. Sarah of 82 Grosvenor Place, Margate. Widow. Probate granted 13.7.1953 to Albert Victor Keen. Prison Officer. £1638 16s. 5d.

Sarah married Walter Epps Godden. Walter was born in 1865 in Faversham, Kent and died in 1935 in Margate, Kent, aged 70.

The child from this marriage was::

   434    i. Barbara Grace Godden was born on 21 Nov 1900 in Faversham, Kent and died in 1906 in Thanet, Kent, aged 6.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Margate, Kent. 51 Byron Road with parents.

188. Fred Keen was born on 30 Aug 1876 in Oare, Kent, was baptised on 8 Oct 1876 in Oare, Kent, and died on 9 Jun 1952 in Davington, Kent, aged 75.

Noted events in his life were:

• Employment: Gas Company
.

• Census: 1881, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911. 25 Priory Street North Preston
Frederick Keen 34 head married gas fitter
Sarah wife 32 married 9 years 4 children
Dorothy daughter 8
Ivy daughter 6
Frederick son 4
Albert son 1.

• Census: 1921, Preston, Kent. 25 Priory Road North Preston
Fred Keen head 44y 9m married Oare gas stoker Gas Company Faversham
Sarah Rebecca Keen wife 42y 1m married North preston house duties
Frederick J Keen son 14y 5m
Albert V Keen son 11y 6m
George H Keen son 8y 10m
Doris V Keen 5y 1m.

• Residence: 1939. 25, Priory Row, Davington gas stoker with Sarah and Dorothy, Ivy (later Hogden) George and Doris.

Fred married Sarah Rebecca Holstock. Sarah was born on 9 May 1879 and died in 1930 in Faversham, Kent, aged 51.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   435    i. Dorothy Ellen Keen was born on 7 Mar 1903 in Faversham, Kent, was baptised on 22 Apr 1903 in Faversham, Kent, and died on 3 Aug 1977 in Sittingbourne, Kent, aged 74.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911. (Household Member)

• Probate: 1977, Sittingbourne, Kent. Dorothy Ellen Keen of 25 Priory Road, Davington, Faversham, Kent died 3 August 1977 Probate London 14 November £10816.

   436    ii. Ivy Winifred Keen was born on 7 Jul 1904 in Faversham, Kent, was baptised on 17 Aug 1904 in Faversham, Kent, and died in 1974 in Sittingbourne, Kent, aged 70.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911. (Household Member)

• Census: 1921, Maidstone, Kent. training School for Domestic Servants Brickland Road Kilworth
Ivy Winifred Keen scholar 16y 11m both parents alive Faversham whole time student.

Ivy married Harold Francis George Hogben. Harold was born on 26 Aug 1885 in Faversham, Kent and died in 1963 in Sittingbourne, Kent, aged 78. They had no children.

Noted events in his life were:

• Probate: 1963, Faversham, Kent. Hogben Harold Francis George of 2 Lindfield Cottages Ospringe Faversham Kent died 19 May 1963 at Cottage Hospital Faversham Probate London 20 November to Charles Leslie Warren Smith solicitor Effects £1296 5s 6d.

+ 437    iii. Frederick John Keen was born on 31 Jan 1907 in North Preston, Kent and died in 1967 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 60.

   438    iv. Albert Victor Keen was born on 21 Dec 1909 in North Preston, Kent, was baptised in North Preston, Kent, and died in 1990 in Swale, Kent, aged 81.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911. (Household Member)

• Census: 1921, Preston, Kent. (Household Member)

• Occupation: 1927. bargeman, Faversham.

• Military Service: 1928. Royal Navy 27.2.1928 Served Pembroke II and Calliope.

Albert married Emily M. Mercer. Emily was born on 5 Dec 1910 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1939, Faversham, Kent. 24 Priory Road m but Albert Victor not recorded on the register with her- was he at sea? 4 blank records living next door to Fred and Sarah Keen.

   439    v. George Henry Keen was born on 12 Aug 1912 in Ospringe, Kent, was baptised in Ospringe, Kent, and died in 1950 in Sittingbourne, Kent, aged 38.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1921, Preston, Kent. (Household Member)

George married Annie Spice. Annie was born on 1 Sep 1907 and died in 1998 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 91.

   440    vi. Frank Keen was born in 1915 in Faversham, Kent and died in 1915 in Faversham, Kent.

   441    vii. Doris Violet Keen was born on 3 May 1916 in Faversham, Kent and died on 31 May 1981 in Maidstone, Kent, aged 65.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1921, Preston, Kent. (Household Member)

• Probate: 1981, Maidstone, Kent. Keen Doris Violet of Lenham Hospital Lenham Maidstone Kent died 31 May 1981 Administration London 4 December not exceeding £25000.

192. Albert (Bertie) Henry Keen was born on 2 Oct 1886 in Ospringe, Kent, was baptised on 1 Nov 1886 in Ospringe, Kent, and died on 15 Nov 1954 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 68.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Ospringe, Kent. with parents.

• Census: 1901, Ospringe, Kent. with parents.

• Census: 1901, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Emigration: 1903, New York, USA. Albert emigrated to New York on the SS Oceanic. He later settled in Salt Lake City, Utah where he took out naturalisation
39168 KEEN Bertie Albert 17 m single labourer able to read and write England English Faversham Salt Lake City with ticket paid for by self in posession of £5 no previous visit to USA 821 North West 3rd Street Salt Lake City Utah to cousin William Armitage.

• Residence: 1917, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. 938, West 9th No. salt Lake City, Utah. Teamster, drives his own team Wife and 7 children Registration card.

• Census: 1910, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Teamster with wife Annie and children Leona and Laverne.

• Census: 1920, Salisbury, Wiltshire. 9th North Chicago Street teamster with wife Annie and 8 children.

• Census: 1930, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. West Ninth Truck Driver with wife Eva and 8 children Edward, Florence, May, Albert, Alice, Jean, Jesse, Joyce and two stepsons Glen and Weston.

• Census: 1940, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. West 9th North Street garbage route with wife Eva and 4 children step son Glen and Daughter-in-law Martha.

• Obituary: 1954, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Salt Lake City Cemetery Plot l-33-6
Married Annie Betty Keen in 1908 in Salt Lake City; she died in 1920.

Later married Ava Holtman in 1922.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 18, 1954 at 3 pm, at Deseret Mortuary in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Albert married Annie Leona Bettey. Annie was born on 12 Jan 1888 in Oldham, Lancashire and died on 2 Feb 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 32.

Noted events in her life were:

• Burial: 1920, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Salt Lake City Cemetery Plot L-33-6-2E.

Children from this marriage were:

   442    i. Laverna (Keen) Millard was born on 8 Mar 1907 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1910, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. with parents.

• Census: 1920, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. (Household Member)

Laverna married Living

Laverna next married Living

   443    ii. Laura Keen was born in 1910 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA and died in 1910 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

Noted events in her life were:

• Burial: 1910, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Salt Lake City Cemetery Plot L-33-6-2E.

   444    iii. Edward Keen was born on 2 Apr 1911 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA and died on 19 Jan 1971 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 59.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1920, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. (Household Member)

• Census: 1930, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. With Parents.

• Burial: 1971, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Salt Lake Cemetery Plot L-33-6-5E.

Edward married Doris Dorothy Walton Whitehead. Doris was born on 14 Jan 1913 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA and died on 23 Dec 1993 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 80.

+ 445    iv. Florence Keen was born on 30 Dec 1912 in Utah, USA and died on 19 Oct 1988 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 75.

+ 446    v. May Keen was born on 4 May 1914 in Utah, USA and died on 24 Sep 1987 in Clackamas, Oregon, USA, aged 73.

   447    vi. Albert Henry Keen was born on 5 Feb 1916 in Utah, USA and died on 29 Jul 1943 in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, aged 27.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1920, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. (Household Member)

• Census: 1930, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. (Household Member)

• Census: 1940, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. West 9th North Street with parents.

• Death: 1943, Sicily. Ser No 39678749 Keen Albert H. Jr Private 2.2.1919 Salt Lake City
Mother Annie Keen deceased
Father Albert H Keen 938 W 9th No Street Salt Lake City
Wife Alta Keen Adams NY
Awarded Purple Heart
Killed in action July 29 in North African Thetre of War (tri 21.8.1943) in Sicily
Reported 13 Sept 1943.

• Marriage Banns: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Some trees have Albert married to Florida Gebhart but Albert died before this marriage date and his Military Death Cerificate states that he was single at time of death. Florida was probably the third wife of his father Albert Henry Senior.

   448    vii. James Stephen Keen was born on 16 Mar 1917 in Utah, USA and died on 1 Feb 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 2.

Noted events in his life were:

• Burial: 1920, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Salt Lake City Cemetery Plot L-33-6-2E.

• Census: 1920, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. (Household Member)

+ 449    viii. Alice Eliza (Jerry) Keen was born on 6 Sep 1918 in Utah, USA and died on 20 Jun 1982 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 63.

Albert next married Eva May Caddy. Eva was born on 1 Mar 1897 and died on 31 Jan 1980, aged 82.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 450    i. Jean Lavelle Keen was born on 21 Nov 1923 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA and died on 15 Dec 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 82.

+ 451    ii. Jessie Lavon Keen was born on 21 Nov 1925 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA and died on 29 Jan 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, aged 85.

   452    iii. Joan Lucille Keen was born on 28 Feb 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA and died on 14 Oct 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

   453    iv. Joyce Louise Keen was born on 6 Mar 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1930, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. (Household Member)

• Census: 1940, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. (Household Member)

Joyce married Living

Albert next married Florida (Alta) Gebhart. Florida was born on 25 Jul 1919 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA and died on 10 Aug 2002, aged 83.

193. Susan Emily Keen was born in 1863 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 26 Apr 1863 in Dunkirk, Kent, and died in 1946 in Bridge, Kent, aged 83.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

Susan married William Daniel Moore. William was born in 1853 in Herne, Kent and died in 1936 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 83.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

(Duplicate Line. See Person 151)

195. Archelaus Keen was born in 1867 in Boughton-under-Blean, Kent, was baptised on 8 Sep 1867 in Boughton-under-Blean, Kent, and died on 7 Apr 1949 in Ryde City, NSW, Australia, aged 82.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. Colligiate College Oxenden Street
Archilaus Keen servant unmarried 12 houseboy Sittingbourne.

• Census: 1901, Swalecliffe, Kent. 2 Swalecliffe Terrace labourer for Herne Bay UDC road labourer with wife Eliza and Percy Hayward (son of Eliza) kate F, Archelaus H, Alfred G, Ada Dorothy and Hilda Alice.

• Census: 1911, Herne, Kent. Westbrook Villas Herne Bay general labourer Mason?? with wife Eliza married 20 years 9 children 8 living

with Kate, George, Ada, Hilda, Emilia, Nellie and Willie.

• Emigration: 1912, Brisbane, Australia. Arrival date 31.5.1912 Themistocles from London bound Brisbane
Keen Archelaus farming 40.

• Residence: 1949. Kissng Point Road, Dundas, NSW.

Archelaus married Emily Elizabeth Hayward. Emily was born in 1868 in Willesborough, Kent and died on 14 Aug 1938 in NSW, aged 70.

Noted events in her life were:

• Emigration: 1913. 6/2/1913 Rangatira London to Sydney arrived 20/3/1913
Mrs E. Keen, Ada, Hilda,Amelia, Nellie and William.

Children from this marriage were:

   454    i. Percy James Hayward was born in 1881 in Hillsborough, Kent and died on 23 Jun 949 in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, aged -932.

+ 455    ii. Kate Florence Keen was born in 1892 in Swalecliffe, Kent and died on 25 May 1956 in Sydney, NSW, Australia, aged 64.

   456    iii. Archelaus H. Keen was born in 1894 in Herne, Kent and died in 1902 in Blean, Kent, aged 8.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Swalecliffe, Kent. (Household Member)

   457    iv. George Alfred Keen was born in 1896 in Swalecliffe, Kent and died on 20 Jan 1940 in Glebe, NSW, aged 44.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Swalecliffe, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Herne, Kent. Westbrook Villas Herne Bay with parents newspaper boy.

+ 458    v. Ada Dorothy Keen was born in 1899 in Swalecliffe, Kent and died in 1959 in NSW, aged 60.

+ 459    vi. Hilda Alice Keen was born in 1901 in Swalecliffe, Kent.

+ 460    vii. Emilia Emily Keen was born in 1903 in Swalecliffe, Kent and died on 2 Jun 1984 in New South Wales, Autralia, aged 81.

+ 461    viii. Helen (Nellie) Rachel Keen was born in 1905 in Herne, Kent.

+ 462    ix. William (Willie) Comet Keen was born in 1910 in Herne, Kent and died in 1986 in Sydney, NSW, Australia, aged 76.

196. Kate Keen was born on 20 Oct 1870 in Herne, Kent and died in 1953 in Bridge, Kent, aged 83.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Swalecliffe, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Whitstable, Kent. Bridge House Chestfield Road
Kate Beer widow unpaid domestic duties
Rose L Beer domestic servant
Bertie W Beer motor driver golf course
Leslie F Beer carpenter and joiner.

Kate married Frank Beer. Frank was born in 1865 in Swalecliffe, Kent and died in 1938 in Bridge, Kent, aged 73.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 463    i. Frank Alfred Beer was born on 7 Jul 1896 in Swalecliffe, Kent and died in 1975 in Sittingbourne, Kent, aged 79.

+ 464    ii. Kate Edith Beer was born in 1899 in Swalecliffe, Kent.

   465    iii. Rose Lilian Beer was born on 7 Sep 1901 in Swalecliffe, Kent and died in 1982 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 81.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1939, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

   466    iv. Hilda May Beer was born on 1 Apr 1903 in Eastling, Kent and died in 1982 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 79.

Noted events in her life were:

• Probate: 1982, Herne, Kent. Hilda May Beer of Colwyn Nursing Home Tyndale Park herne Bay kent died 1 July 1982 Administration Brighton 10 August not exceeding £25000.

+ 467    v. Ethel Beer was born on 11 May 1905 in Swalecliffe, Kent and died in 1992 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 87.

   468    vi. Bertie William Beer was born on 21 Oct 1906 in Swalecliffe, Kent and died in 1976 in Swalecliffe, Kent, aged 70.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1939, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

Bertie married Living

   469    vii. George Beer was born on 8 May 1909 in Swalecliffe, Kent and died in 1972 in Bridge, Kent, aged 63.

   470    viii. Leslie James Beer was born on 31 Oct 1911 in Blean, Kent and died on 13 Jan 1971 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 59.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1939, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Probate: 1971, Swalecliffe, Kent. Leslie James Beer otherwise Leslie Frank of 39 St John's Road Swalecliffe Whitstable Kent died 13 January 1971 Probate London 14 May £982.

Leslie married Millicent Ethel Holman. Millicent was born on 23 Jan 1913 in Blean, Kent and died in 2005, aged 92.

197. Alfred Keen was born in 1874 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 1 Feb 1874 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1936 in Stepney, London, aged 62.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Swalecliffe, Kent. (Household Member)

Alfred married Jane Edith Mummery. Jane was born in 1875 in Whitstable, Kent and died on 8 Aug 1939 in Whitstable, Kent, aged 64.

Noted events in her life were:

• Probate: 1939, Whitstable, Kent. Jane Edith Keen of 71 regent Street Whitstabk Kent widow died 8 August 1939 at 26 Oxford Street whitstable Administration London 6 August to Alfred Henry Archelaus James Keen Corporal RAF and Frederick George William Keen official fireman Effects £368 9s 8d.

Children from this marriage were:

   471    i. Alfred Henry Archelaus James Keen was born on 19 Jan 1900 in Balham, Surrey, was baptised on 8 Apr 1900 in Balham, Surrey, and died in 1985 in Norwich, Norfolk, aged 85.

Noted events in his life were:

• Military: 1918, Balham, Surrey.

• Military Service: 1918. Royal Navy: 31.1.1918 Service number 248949
Dob 19.1.1900 Balham, London engine driver
President ACII 31/1/1918-4/2/1918
Tregantte 5/2/1918- 18.3.1918
Uxbridge 19.3.1918-31/3/1918

Transferred to RAF 31.3.1918.

Alfred married Edith May Rigden. Edith was born in 1900 in Whitstable, Kent and died on 22 Jan 1995 in Ipswich, Suffolk, aged 95.

Noted events in her life were:

• Probate: 1995, Ipswich, Suffolk. Edith May Keen of Relton House Residential Home Grosvenor Road died 22 January 1995 Probate Ipswich 16 february not exceeding £145000.

   472    ii. Frederick George William Keen was born on 12 Aug 1911 in Wandsworth, London, was baptised on 5 Nov 1911 in Streatham, London, and died in 1990 in Norwich, Norfolk, aged 79.

Noted events in his life were:

• Marriage Banns: 1937, Hove, Sussex. Hove All Saints Sussex
Frederick George William Keen bachelor of this Parish and
Blodwen May Evans spinster of the Parish of All Saints Whitstable Kent
Banns 6/6, 13/6 and 20/6.

• Census: 1939, Ealing, London. 17 Uxbridge Road Ealing (Fire Station)
Frederick G W Keen Fireman heavy worker
Blodwen May Keen unpaid domestic duties
.

Frederick married Blodwen May Evans. Blodwen was born on 12 Jul 1909 in Pontypridd, Glamorganshire.

198. Ada Keen was born on 10 Apr 1880 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 2 May 1880 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1963 in Faversham, Kent, aged 83.

General Notes: 1901 census living near Fox and Hounds Chislet with John Keen Father Thatcher Ag Lab and Alfred J Holness son age 8months

Free BMD Marriages Sep 1900 (>99%)

Holness Alfred Blean 2a 1761 Keen Ada Blean 2a 1761

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Faversham, Kent. 8 Belmont Road Faversham
Alfred Holness head 32 married Petty Officer Royal Navy born Chislet this entry has been crossed through and" away from home" added
Ada Holness wife 31 married 11 years 4 children
Alfred son 10
Albert son 9
Winifred daughter 4
William son 9months
John Keen grandfather 72 widower old age pensioner (Father of Ada grandfather to her children)
Elizabeth Garratt visitor 53 widow
.

• Census: 1901, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Faversham, Kent. 68 Westgate Road
Ada Holness widow unpaid domestic duties
William J Holness single signal and telegraph labourer.

Ada married Alfred Holness. Alfred was born on 23 May 1879 in Chislet, Kent and died in 1933 in Faversham, Kent, aged 54.

Noted events in his life were:

• Military: 1897, Chatham, Kent. 184290 Alfred Holness 23 May 1879 Chislet, Kent woodcutter
Royal Navy 23 May 1897
Joined Boy 2nd Class CPO end of service 29.11.1919
St Vincent, Boscowen, Colossus, Royal Oak, Dryad, Royal Sovereign, Pembroke I, Wildfire, Irresistible, Leviathan, Bacchante, Vulcan, Agamemnon, Calliope.

• Census: 1901, Sheerness, Kent. Alfie Holness crew married 22 seaman Navy man Herne Bay Kent
Wildfire Sheerness Gunnery School Sheerness.

• Census: 1911, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 473    i. Alfred John Holness was born in 1900 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 2 Sep 1900 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1969 in Sittingbourne, Kent, aged 69.

+ 474    ii. Albert Stephen Holness was born on 29 Sep 1901 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 3 Nov 1901 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1980 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 79.

   475    iii. Winifred May Holness was born on 20 Dec 1906 in Whitstable, Kent and died in 1986 in Thanet, Kent, aged 80.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Ramsgate, Kent. 44 Finsbury Road
Thomas J Wells motor lorry driver ARP Ramsgate
Winifred M cinema cleaner ARP Ramsgate
2 x closed records.

Winifred married Thomas J. Wells. Thomas was born on 21 Dec 1906 and was baptised on 20 Feb 1907 in Ramsgate, Kent.

   476    iv. William J. Holness was born on 14 Jul 1910 in Faversham, Kent and died in 1987 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 77.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

William married Winifred M. Jordan. Winifred was born in 1909 in Canterbury, Kent.

199. George Wonley Keen was born on 30 Apr 1870 in Oare, Kent, was baptised on 19 Jun 1870 in Oare, Kent, and died in 1908 in Bridge, Kent, aged 38.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Oare, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1871, Oare, Kent. with parents.

• Census: 1881, Luddenham, Kent. Oast Cottage with parents.

• Census: 1881, Luddenham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Faversham, Kent. 22 Luton Road, Bargeman, Best Endeavour.

• Military Service: 1888. Royal Navy 30.4.1888 - 12 years
First date of service 21/9/1885
Last date of service 6.5.1892
Served:
Duncan Boy 2C 21/9/85-22/9/85
St Vincent 23/9/85-16/11/86
Volage Boy 1C 17/11/86 - 10/6/87
Northumberland 18/11/87-29/4/88
Northumberland Ord Seaman 30/4/88-22/5/89
D of Wellington 23/5/89-27/5/89
Wildfire 28/5/89-13/2/90
Warspite 14/2/90-8/5/90 Run 9/5/90 Monte Video
Pembroke 8/4/92-6/5/92
Rating - Ordinary Seaman.

• Death: 1908, Chatham, Kent. Best Endeavour
Posted 26 Mar 2008 by bpauline1
George Wonley Keen was the skipper of the sailing barge The Best Endeavour out of either Faversham or Whitstable. There was an accident with the barge and George had to jump into the water to save his life. He returned home on the train (probably the South Eastern and Chatham Line) still in his damp clothes. After this he became ill and it affected his mind. Alice had him put into the Chartham Asylum where he died. Alice married again.

George married Alice Rhoda Patching. Alice was born in 1875 in Faversham, Kent and died in 1938 in Faversham, Kent, aged 63.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Faversham, Kent. 81 Westgate Road Faversham charwork widow with two daughters had been married 14 years had 2 children has two lodgers.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 477    i. Alice May Keen was born in 1895 in Faversham, Kent.

   478    ii. Lily Violet Keen was born in 1898 in Faversham, Kent and was baptised on 27 Nov 1898 in Faversham, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Faversham, Kent. (Household Member)

200. Harriett Emma Keen was born in 1875 in Luddenham, Kent and died in 1938 in Faversham, Kent, aged 63.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Luddenham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Luddenham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Aylesford, Kent. Sewage Works Aylesford Charles is a foreman at Sewage Works Bow Council married for 14 years 2 children Harold George and Charles Wonley.

• Census: 1901, Throwley, Kent. Walnut Tree Cottage Throwley married with son Harold and mother Emma Keen.

Harriett married Charles Porter. Charles was born in Clapham, London, was baptised in Clapham, London, and died in 1944 in Sittingbourne, Kent.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 479    i. Harold George Porter was born in 1899 in Throwley, Kent.

   480    ii. Charles Wonley Porter was born on 4 Aug 1908 in Aylesford, Kent and died in 1980 in Maidstone, Kent, aged 72.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Aylesford, Kent. Sewage Works Aylesford with parents.

• Census: 1939, Maidstone, Kent. 41 Elm Grove porter handyman KCC County Hall Maidstone with wife.

• Probate: 1980, Maidstone, Kent. Charles Wonley Porter of 7 Rivers Walk Lenham Maidstone died 10 February 1980 administration Brighton 17 March £9749.

Charles married Grace E. Bishop. Grace was born on 2 Apr 1911.

201. Alfred Keen was born in 1866 in Chislet, Kent and died in 1926 in Bridge, Kent, aged 60.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Occupation: 1882, Faversham, Kent. Apprentices Indentured into Merchant Navy
Alfred Keen - aged 16 12.1.1882 Indentured 4 years.

• Residence: 1891. End of the hamlet of Hatch and Chitty next to Reynolds and living next to George and Annie Keen
Alfred head 25 agricultural labourer Chislet
Susannah wife 29 Herne
Ernest E. son 4 scholar Herne
Alfred W. son Herne
Percy G son 1 Herne.

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. Broomfield near Sirdar Villas
Alfred Keen head 35 builders labourer
Susannah wife 38
Ernest son 14 general agricultural labourer on farm
Alfred son 13
percy son 11
Ada daughter 9
Ellen daughter 7
Sidney son 3
Annie daughter 5 months.

• Census: 1911, Herne, Kent. 2 Golf Cottages, Eddington
Alfred Keen head 45 married general labourer
Susannah wife 48 married 26 years 10 children 7 living
Sidney son 13 school
Annie daughter 10 school
Frances daughter 8 school.

• Census: 1921, Eddington, Kent. Golf Cottages
Alfred Keen 55y 7m head widower Chislet general labourer E W Turner schoolmaster Eddington College Herne Bay
Sidney Thomas Keen son 22y 5m single Broomfield painter A S S Ayre decorator Eddington
Frances Jane Keen daughter 18y 9m single Broomfield home duties
.

• Burial: 1926, Herne, Kent. Herne Bay Cemetery Plot X Grave 51.

Alfred married Susannah Seath.

Noted events in her life were:

• Residence: 1891. (Occupant)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   481    i. Bertie Arthur Keen was born in 1885 in Blean, Kent, was baptised on 17 Apr 1885 in Reculver, Kent, and died in 1885 in Blean, Kent.

+ 482    ii. Ernest Edward Keen was born in 1886 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 4 Jul 1886 in Herne, Kent, and died on 23 Feb 1955 in Bridge, Kent, aged 69.

   483    iii. Alfred William Keen was born in 1888 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 5 Feb 1888 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1911 in Kent, aged 23.

Noted events in his life were:

• Residence: 1891. (Occupant)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   484    iv. Percy George Keen was born in 1889 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 1 Dec 1889 in Herne, Kent, and died on 24 Jan 1918 at sea, aged 29.

Noted events in his life were:

• Residence: 1891. (Occupant)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911. Royal Navy Vessels
Percy G Keen 21 single stoker 1C Herne Bay Kent.

• Burial: 1918. RN and RM War Graves Roll
Percy George Keen Leading Stoker 9 october 1889 Canterbury Kent
Royal Navy
Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action
K.3608(Ch) Chatham
24 January 1918 HM tug Desire body nor recovered for burial
Widow Jessie 142 Mill Lane West Hampstead NW6

Chatham War Memorial Plot 29 Memorial ID 14374493.

• Death: 1918. Keen Ldg Sto Percy George K/3608 RN HM Tug Desire killed in action with submarine off Yorkshire coast 24 January 1918 aged 28 Son of Alfred and Susan Keen of Eddington Herne Bay Kent Husband of Jessie Keen of 80 Maygrove Road Brondesbury London 29.

• Death: 1918, At sea. Keen Percy George Leading stoker K.3608 (Ch) R.N. HM Tug Desire
DOB 9/10/89 canterbury Kent died 24/1/1918
cause of death 1
Widow Jessie, 142 Mill lane West hampstead NW6.

• Military: 1918, Chatham, Kent. Chatham Percy George Keen K 3608 9 October 1889 Canterbury Kent Farm Labourer
23 July 1909 12 years
Acheron Sto 2C 23/7/09 - 9/12/09
Cressy 10/12/09 - 31/3/10
Implacable 1/4/10 - 20/7/10
Implaccable Sto 1C 21/7/10 - 7/7/15
Implaccable Act Ldg Sto 8/7/15 - 17/1/16
Implaccable Ldg Sto 18/1/16 - 18/4/16
Pembroke I 19/4/16 - 26/10/16
Vivid II (Bulldog) 27/10/16 - 2/11/16
Blenheim (Bulldog) 3/11/16 - 30/9/17
Pembroke II 1/10/17

DD 24 January 1918 when HM Tug Desire was sunk by the enemy NP 1901/18.

Percy married Jessie Green. They had no children.

   485    v. Ada Emily Keen was born in 1892 in Chislet, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   486    vi. Ellen Louisa Keen was born on 22 Jul 1893 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 20 Aug 1893 in Reculver, Kent, and died in 1975 in Bexley, Kent, aged 82.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Herne, Kent. Beaumaris Sea St. Herne Bay general domestic servant living with Bertie and Annie Packer (sister) Birth year given as 1895
.

   487    vii. Charles Herbert Keen was born in 1895 in Blean, Kent, was baptised on 4 Aug 1895 in Reculver, Kent, and died in 1896 in Blean, Kent, aged 1.

   488    viii. Sidney Thomas Keen was born in 1898 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 28 Feb 1898 in Reculver, Kent, and died on 22 May 1925 in Blean, Kent, aged 27.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Military: 1916, Herne Bay, Kent. Record of Service No 5507 Sydney Thomas Keen 5th Btn West Kent Regiment
Sydney Thomas Keen 2 Golf Cottage Eddington Herne Bay general labourer 9 October 1916
Next of Kin Alfred Keen 2 Golf Cottage Eddington Herne Bay father
Campaigns Home 9/10/1916 - 7/3/1917
British War Medal received 9/6/1922
Private Royal West Kent Regiment 9/10/1916
Royal West Kent Regt 4th Reserves posted 19/10/1916
Royal West Kent Regt 1/4 posted (India) 8/3/1917

Casualty Form 4th Reserves Batt RWK Regt
Pte Keen Sydney Thomas 18y 9m 9/10/1916
Embarked Devonport 25/12/1916 Disembarked Bombay 8/3/1917
Quetta 31/7/1918 Private dirty on COs Parade 3 days CB a lot more too faint to read.

• Census: 1921, Eddington, Kent. (Household Member)

• Burial: 1925, Herne, Kent. Herne Bay Cemetery Plot X Grave 52 sayd died 26/5/1925 may be burial date
Sudney jumped in front of a train at herne Bay Station while with a police escort a verdict of suicide while of unsound mind was recorded
.

• Crime: 1925, Maidstone, Kent. UK Calendar of Prisoners Assizes Maidstone
Keen Sidney Thomas 27 painter Died in hospital 22 May 1925
Committed from Herne Bay 22 May 1925
Received in prison 18 May 1925 (on remand)
Offence Wounding Eva Muriel Hughes with intent to murder her and to do her some grievous bodily harm at Herne Bay on 7th May 1925
Order of the Court - All recognizances discharged.

+ 489    ix. Annie Alice Keen was born on 31 Oct 1900 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 3 Feb 1901 in Herne, Kent, and died on 13 Feb 1978 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 77.

+ 490    x. Frances Keen was born in 1903 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 4 Jan 1903 in Herne, Kent.

202. Maria Keen was born in 1869 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

Maria married Arthur Janes.

The child from this marriage was::

   491    i. Millicent Emily Janes was born in 1891 in Herne Bay, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. Mllicent E Janes grandaughter aged 10 with Sudney and Emily Keen.

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. 1 Golf Cottages Eddington
Millicent Emily Janes granddaughter aged 20 sigle waitress at golf club living with grandparents Sidney and Emily Keen.

203. Louisa Alice Keen was born in 1874 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 24 May 1874 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. Lower House
David Garrett head married 29 labourer in windmill??
Louisa wife 26
David son 6
Ethel daughter 1.

• Census: 1911, Eddington, Kent.

• Census: 1921, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

Louisa married David Charles Garrett. David was born in 1871 in Ramsey, Essex.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Eddington, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 492    i. David Charles Garrett was born on 6 May 1894 in Blean, Kent, was baptised on 1 Jul 1894 in Herne, Kent, and died on 24 Dec 1979 in Petworth, Sussex, aged 85.

   493    ii. Ethel Garrett was born in 1900 in Smeeth, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Eddington, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 494    iii. Bertie George A. Garrett was born on 27 May 1900 in Herne, Kent.

   495    iv. Sidney Garrett was born in 1904 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Eddington, Kent. (Household Member)

   496    v. Millicent Ellen Garrett was born in 1907 in Shepherds Bush, London.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Eddington, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1921, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

   497    vi. Frederick James Garrett was born in 1909 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Eddington, Kent. (Household Member)

   498    vii. Amy Louisa Olive Garrett was born in 1912 in Blean, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1921, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

204. Sidney Harold Keen was born in 1877 in Herne, Kent and died in 1936 in Herne, Kent, aged 59.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Burial: 1936. Grave, Herne Cemetery DD200.

Sidney married Louisa.

The child from this marriage was::

   499    i. Dorothy Keen was born on 5 May 1909 in Herne, Kent and died in 1992 in Herne, Kent, aged 83.

206. Thomas William Keen was born on 14 Mar 1868 in Herne, Kent and died in 1954 in Ashford, Kent, aged 86.

General Notes: 1901 census Gen Lab living at Northbourne,eastry kent with Elizabeth Mother ? also siblings Ernest and Percy

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Betshanger, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Bettshanger, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Sheerness, Kent. 1-3 Charles Street sailor RN.

• Military: 1885. 14 January 1885 Enlisted Royal Marine Light Infantry Chatham.

• Census: 1901, Bettshanger, Kent. Near the Crown Inn North Bourne general labourer living with widowed mother (entered as Elizabeth) and two brothers Ernest and Percy plus sister Edith (now Smith) and her two children May aged 2 (b Westminster) and Louis aged 4 months (b Finglesham) and sister Lilly (now Williams)
.

• Military: 1892, Chatham, Kent. 169055 Chatham Thomas William Keen 14 March 1868 Betteshanger Sandwich Kent Rm and MM Fireman
5 August 1892 for 12 years
Pembroke Stoker 2nd Class 5/892-15/5/93
Hawke 16/5/93-16/8/93
Hawke Stoker 17/8/93- 18/9/96
Pembroke II 19/9/96-7/6/97
Victorious 8/6/97-6/4/99
Pembroke 7/4/99-7/6/99 Invalid Chatham Hospital

Joined RFR Chatham B551 21/2/02
Reenrolled for 5 years from 21/2/07
Discharged 28 February 1911 £50 gratuity.

• Census: 1939, Deal, Kent. London Road retired with brother Louis also Lilian Helen Keen (later Hudson and Mohamed Keene) b 29.1.05 and Peter A Bullen otherwise Rielly 4.4.32.

• Census: 1901, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Eastry, Kent. Finglesham farm labourer with wife Ellen two stepsons and Lillian 6 and Louis 3.

Thomas married Ellen Coughlan.

Children from this marriage were:

   500    i. Percy Thomas Keen was born in 1893 in Barking, Essex.

   501    ii. Lilian Helen Keen was born on 29 Jan 1905 in Eastry, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1939, Deal, Kent. London Road Lilian Helen Keen (later Hudson and Mohamed Keene) b 29.1.05 with Father retired and uncle Louis and Peter A Bullen otherwise Rielly 4.4.32.

   502    iii. Louis Keen was born in 1908 in Eastry, Kent.

209. Sidney William Keen was born on 13 May 1875 in Sandwich, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Betshanger, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Bettshanger, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Eastry, Kent. Near The Mansion Betteshanger with parents garden labourer.

• Marriage Banns: 1910, Halifax, Yorkshire. Parish church of Kings Cross Halifax Yorkshire 27 december 1910
Sidney William Keen 37 bachelor law court attendant 85 Meeting House Lane Backham Louis Keen deceased gamekeeper
Florrie Nellist 27 spinster warper 10 Copley Avenue Rye West George Nellist deceased coachman+Witnesses Arnold Butters Hattie Nellist and Nellie Chapman.

• Military: 1893, Chatham, Kent. Royal Navy 162860 Chatham 13 May 1893 for 12 years
Sydney William Keen 13 May 1875 Sandwich Kent Gamekeepers assistant
Impregnable Boy 2nd Class 13/9/91-18/9/91
Ganges 19/9/91-21/9/92
Ganges Boy 1st Class 22/9/92-19/1/93
Boscawen 20/1/93-12/5/93
Victory I Ord Seaman 13/5/93-13/10/93
Active 14/10/93-31/3/94
Active AB Seaman 1/4/94-22/5/94
Excellent 23/5/94-4/4/95
Excellent 20/5/95-14/6/95
Pembroke I 15/6/95-30/9/95
Comus 1/10/95-15/4/98
Pembroke I 16/4/98-19/5/98
Pembroke I Ldg Seaman 20/5/98-31/5/98
Wildfire I 1/6/98-22/9/98
Pembroke I 23/9/98-16/1/99
Pegasus 17/1/99-15/5/99
Pegasus Petty Officer (x)16/3/99-24/8/99
Pegasus Ldg seaman 25/8/99-17/8/00
Sappho 18/8/00-20/2/01
Sappho Petty Officer 2nd Class 21/2/01-18/9/01
Pembroke I 19/9/01-29/10/01
Wildfire 30/10/01-3/1201
Wildfire P/O 1st Class 4/12/01-28/5/02
Pembroke 29/5/02 10/7/02
Sutlej 11/7/02-27/11/03
Pembroke I 28/11/03- 4/1/04
Resolution 5/1/04-20/6/04
Swiftsure 21/6/04- 7/5/05
Pembroke I 8/5/05-11/5/05
Shore C S expired
.

• Census: 1911, Peckham, London. 85 Meeting House Lane Peckham law court attendant married one year no children.

• Emigration: 1925, London. 3 December 1925 Durham Castle list of British Passengers embarked at London bound Beira via Western route
Adj S. W Keen Natal aged 52 Rhodesia
also travelling Mrs J 43, Master S 13, Master V 10, Miss H 5 and Miss M 3
Address Finglesham Eastry Dover Kent.

• Immigration: 1925, Natal, South Africa. Natal to London Sidney Wm Keen SA Officer aged 51 Rhodesia with Florrie wife Salvation Army aged 42 and children Sidney 13, Victor 10, Hazel 5, Myrtle 3

Incoming passenger Lists 10 August 1925 Ports on voyage Beira, Lourenco Marques, East London, Algoa Bya (Port Elizabeth) Teneriffe, Natal Durban and Cape Town
Grantully Castle.

Sidney married Florrie Nellist. Florrie was born in 1883 in Bradford, Yorkshire.

Children from this marriage were:

   503    i. Sidney Keen was born in 1912.

Noted events in his life were:

• Education: 1925, Natal, South Africa. 3 December 1925 Durham Castle list of British Passengers embarked at London bound Beira via Western route
Adj S. W Keen Natal aged 52 Rhodesia
also travelling Mrs J 43, Master S 13, Master V 10, Miss H 5 and Miss M 3
Address Finglesham Eastry Dover Kent.

• Immigration: 1925, Natal, South Africa. Natal to London Sidney Wm Keen SA Officer aged 51 Rhodesia with Florrie wife Salvation Army aged 42 and children Sidney 13, Victor 10, Hazel 5, Myrtle 3

Incoming passenger Lists 10 August 1925 Ports on voyage Beira, Lourenco marques, East London, Algoa Bya (Port Elizabeth) Teneriffe, Natal Durban and Cape Town
Grantully Castle.

   504    ii. Victor Keen was born in 1915.

Noted events in his life were:

• Education: 1925, Natal, South Africa. (Witness)

• Illness: 1925, Natal, South Africa. Natal to London Sidney Wm Keen SA Officer aged 51 Rhodesia with Florrie wife Salvation Army aged 42 and children Sidney 13, Victor 10, Hazel 5, Myrtle 3

Incoming passenger Lists 10 August 1925 Ports on voyage Beira, Lourenco marques, East London, Algoa Bya (Port Elizabeth) Teneriffe, Natal Durban and Cape Town
Grantully Castle.

   505    iii. Hazel Keen was born in 1920.

Noted events in her life were:

• Education: 1925, Natal, South Africa. (Witness)

• Illness: 1925, Natal, South Africa. Natal to London Sidney Wm Keen SA Officer aged 51 Rhodesia with Florrie wife Salvation Army aged 42 and children Sidney 13, Victor 10, Hazel 5, Myrtle 3

Incoming passenger Lists 10 August 1925 Ports on voyage Beira, Lourenco marques, East London, Algoa Bya (Port Elizabeth) Teneriffe, Natal Durban and Cape Town
Grantully Castle.

   506    iv. Myrtle Keen was born in 1922.

Noted events in her life were:

• Education: 1925, Natal, South Africa. (Witness)

• Illness: 1925, Natal, South Africa. Natal to London Sidney Wm Keen SA Officer aged 51 Rhodesia with Florrie wife Salvation Army aged 42 and children Sidney 13, Victor 10, Hazel 5, Myrtle 3

Incoming passenger Lists 10 August 1925 Ports on voyage Beira, Lourenco marques, East London, Algoa Bya (Port Elizabeth) Teneriffe, Natal Durban and Cape Town
Grantully Castle.

210. Edith Maria Keen was born in 1876 in Bettshanger, Kent and died in 1906 in Eastry, Kent, aged 30.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Betshanger, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Bettshanger, Kent. (Household Member)

• Marriage Banns: 1899, Battersea, London. All saints Battersea January 12 1899
William Smith 39 bachelor policeman 45 Berborough? Gardens Westminster Charles Smith (deceased) blacksmith
Edith Maria Keen 23 spinster 6 Palmerston St Louis Keen (deceased) gamekeeper
Joseph keen and Esther Bratley.

• Census: 1891, Eastry, Kent. North Bourne Bettshanger Rectory servant kitchenmaid to John and Maria Bliss.

• Census: 1901, Eastry, Kent. Elizabeth Keen head widow 54
Thomas son single 33 general labourer
Ernest son single 16 general labourer
Percy son 11
Edith Smith daughter married 25
May Smith grandaughter 2
Louis Smith grandson 4months
Lilly Williams daughter married 23.

Edith married William Smith.

Children from this marriage were:

   507    i. May Smith was born in 1899 in Westminster, London.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Eastry, Kent. Living at North Bourne near The Crown Inn with mother Edith and widowed grandmother Edith's brothers Thomas Ernest and Percy plus sister Lilly (now Williams).

   508    ii. Louis Smith was born in 1901 in Finglesham, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Eastry, Kent. Living at North Bourne near The Crown Inn with mother Edith and widowed grandmother Edith's brothers Thomas Ernest and Percy plus sister Lilly (now Williams).

   509    iii. Living

Living married Living

211. Lillian Rebecca Keen was born in 1877 in Bettshanger, Kent and died on 29 Oct 1961 in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, aged 84.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Betshanger, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Bettshanger, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Eastry, Kent. Near The Mansion Betteshanger with parents.

• Census: 1891. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Eastry, Kent. Living at North Bourne near The Crown Inn with widowed mother, sister Edith (now Smith) and her two children May and Louis and brothers Thomas Ernest and Percy.

• Census: 1911, India. in Barracks aged 33 married with her two children married 10 years 2 children
D Company Royal Irish Fusiliers Quetta Baluchistan Major F A Green
or
E Company Royal irish Fusiliers Quetta Baluchistan Captain R C Dobbs.

• Probate: 1961, Letchworth, Hertfordshire. Lillian Rebecca Williams of Flat 1 39 Lytton Avenue Letchworth Hertfordshire widow died 29 October 1961 at the Letchworth Hospital Administration Winchester 28 November to Doris Emily Lillian Richardson (wife of Raymond Richardson) Effects £395 3s 2d.

Lillian married Charles Alexander Williams.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 510    i. Cyril Leonard Charles Williams was born on 13 Dec 1902 in Kamptee, Bengal and was baptised on 7 Jan 1903 in Kamptee, Bengal.

   511    ii. Doris Emily Lillian Williams was born in 1907 in Fermoy, Ireland.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Baluchistan, India. living in Barracks with mother and Cyril
D Company Royal Irish Fusiliers Quetta Baluchistan Major F A Green
or
E Company Royal irish Fusiliers Quetta Baluchistan Captain R C Dobbs.

Doris married William M. Quinn. William was born in 1899 and died in 1968 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, aged 69.

212. Charles Aaron Keen was born on 5 Dec 1877 in Bettshanger, Kent and died on 7 May 1958 in Washington, USA, aged 80.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Betshanger, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Bettshanger, Kent. Keepers Lodge with parents.

• Census: 1891. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Military Service: 1894. Royal Navy 181790 Chatham
Charles Keen 5 December 1978 Bettshanger, Kent house boy
5 December 1896 - 12 years
Impregnable Boy 2nd Class Bugler 31/8/94- 21/8/95
Impregnable Boy 1st Class 22/8/95- 10/2/96
Pembroke I 11/2/96- 24/1196
Nelson 25/11/96- 4/12/96
Nelson Ord Seaman 5/12/96- 30/1/97
Pembroke I 31/1/97-19/5/97
Swallow 20/5/97 13/9/97 RUN
.

• Military: 1898, USA. Charles headstone bears an inscription stating that he was a cox in the US Navy during the Spanish American War which took place over a short period in 1898. Not sure that dates of emmigration tie in with this or did Charles do so on a sort of mercenary level? an application for a headstone for Charles states that he was AKA James Harding
.

• Emigration: 1908, New York, USA. 28 February 1908 Liverpool.

• Census: 1910, Washington, USA. Mauri King with wife Ida and two daughters carpenter William Keen from Ireland living next door.

• Emigration: 15 Mar 1915, Washington, USA. King County Washington
Charles Aaron King 35 carpenter white tattoo marks both arms Eastry Kent 5 December 1879 residing Dockton Kings Washington emigrated from Rio Janerio Brazil on Landskrona 15 August 1898.

• Census: 1920, Washington, USA. King, Washington carpenter with wife and three daughters.

• Census: 1940, Washington, USA. retired with Ida.

Charles married Ida May Teeter. Ida was born in 1882 and died in 1956 in Washington, USA, aged 74.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 512    i. Edith Keen was born in 1906.

   513    ii. Helen Irene Keen was born on 30 Oct 1907 in Washington, USA and died on 17 Nov 1989 in Washington, USA, aged 82.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1910, Washington, USA. with parents.

• Census: 1920, Washington, USA. (Household Member)

Helen married Joseph Minish. Joseph was born in 1906 in Washington, USA and died in 1999 in Washington, USA, aged 93.

+ 514    iii. Mildred May Keen was born on 26 May 1918 in Washington, USA and died on 6 Aug 1978 in Jefferson, Washington, USA, aged 60.

215. Arthur Ernest Keen was born in 1884 in Bettshanger, Kent and died in 1935 in Eastry, Kent, aged 51.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Bettshanger, Kent. Near the Crown Inn North Bourne general labourer living with widowed mother (entered as Elizabeth) and two brothers Thomas and Percy plus sister Edith (now Smith) and her two children May aged 2 (b Westminster) and Louis aged 4 months (b Finglesham) and sister Lilly (now Williams)
.

• Census: 1901, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Deal, Kent. Sholden Near Deal
Ernest Arthur Keen head married 26 ag lab
Lucy Ann wife 23 married 1 year 1 child
Doris Edith daughter 2
.

• Census: 1921, Eastry, Kent. The Street
Ernest A Keen 37y 11m farm labourer N H Ford
Lucy A wife 35y 8m home duties
Charles W son 7y 1m school
Thomas W son 4y 7m school
Nora M daughter 2y 7m
Arthur e son 6 weeks
Bithal Wyborn boarder 59 single labourer gardener.

Arthur married Lucy Ann Mount.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Deal, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1921, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   515    i. Doris Edith Keen was born on 11 Apr 1909 in Finglesham, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Deal, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Deal, Kent. Sholden near Deal with parents.

   516    ii. Arthur S. Keen was born in 1913 in Herne, Kent.

+ 517    iii. Charles W. Keen was born in 1914 in Herne, Kent.

   518    iv. Thomas W. Keen was born in 1917 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1921, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

   519    v. Rosa M. Keen was born in 1918 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1921, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

   520    vi. Arthur E. Keen was born in 1921 in Eastry, Kent.

   521    vii. William H. Keen was born in 1925 in Eastry, Kent.

   522    viii. David A. Keen was born in 1931 in Eastry, Kent.

216. Walter Henry Keen was born in 1886 in Bettshanger, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Eastry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Shere, Surrey. Colekitchen joint occupier with Frederick Skinner single 15 under gamekeeper.

• Marriage Banns: 1916, Ontario, Canada. St Pauls 8 June 1916 York Ontario
Walter Henry Keen soldier bachelor 29 Anglican 413 Durie Street Louis Keen game warden Sarah Carey
Dorothy Beatrice Melcher spinster 18 AnglicanEli Melcher painter Beatrice Kent
Witnesses Florence Beaumont 411 Durie Street and Cecil Owen Bennett 476 Indian Grove.

• Emigration: 1908, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 12 January 1908 from Liverpool on Ionian to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

• Military: 1916, Toronto, Canada. Attestation 31 January 1916 Toronto
862074 180th O S Battalion C E F
Walter Henry Keen 25 Barber avenue Totonto Canada born Kent, England NOK Sarah Keen Finglesham Eastry Kent England mother born 19 July 1886 civil servant single
SW L arm 1917 discharged from hospital 21.10.1917.

• Census: 1921, Toronto, Canada. 495 Durie York West policeman with wife Dorothy and Leonard and Joyce.

Walter married Dorothy Beatrice Malcher.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 523    i. Leonard Walter Keen was born in 1919 in Ontario, Canada and died on 6 May 1987 in Vancouver, Canada, aged 68.

+ 524    ii. Joyce Dorothy Keen was born on 24 Jul 1920 in Ontario, Canada and died on 4 Jun 2006 in Toronto, Canada, aged 85.

220. Charles Thomas Keen was born on 21 Jul 1876 in Herne, Kent and was baptised on 5 Nov 1876 in Herne, Kent.

General Notes: Enlisted East Kent Corps 1895

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. Herne Common with parents.

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. Ruckage Grove Farm with parents.

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Military Service: 1895. 21.2.1895 East Kent Regiment 206509 Charles Thomas Keen Herne, Canterbury
241006 5th Buffs
26 February 1906 Hounslow

transfer to Northumberland Fusiliers Private 13/7/1918
2nd Garrison Battr posted 13/7/1918
discharged on termination of engagement under Kings Regs
Address Firewood Cottage Herne Common Herne, Kent Private 2/2/1920

The Buffs Deserted and reengaged tried by Court Martial convicted of Absenting himself without leave sentenced to detention for 84 days absent from 14/8/1907 to 13/9/1907

Served in India, NW Frontier, Burma and Aden
S Africa Hong Kong Singapore British expeditionary Force Punjab Frontier
India Medal 1895 Clasp Punjab forfeited and reinstated

Wife Eliza ??? Father Alfred Herne Common Mother Rachael Brothers Alfred Bernard George Sisters Emma Florence
Emma Louise Millwood Register Office Houlden widow
children Rose Gertrude Louisa, Violet Elizabeth and.

• Census: 1939, Dover, Kent. 14 Barwick Road aged 76 single roadman (County Council) heavy worker living with Elizabeth M Gaze aged 65.

• Census: 1911, India. Private The Buffs aged 35 single.

Charles married Eliza Louisa Lambert. Eliza was born in 1879 in Canterbury, Kent, was baptised on 1 Mar 1880, and died in 1956 in Thanet, Kent, aged 77.

Children from this marriage were:

   525    i. Rose Gertrude Louisa (Keen) Millwood was born on 3 Mar 1903 in Canterbury, Kent, was baptised on 7 Dec 1903 in Canterbury, Kent, and died in 1976 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, aged 73.

Rose married Living

   526    ii. Violet Elizabeth Keen Millwood was born on 23 Apr 1909 in Blean, Kent.

   527    iii. Queenie Grace Keen Millwood was born on 19 Oct 1912 in Canterbury, Kent.

221. Florence Jane Keen was born on 6 Oct 1878 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Rochester, Kent. 14 Clarence Avenue William is a shipwright with Bertie, Charles and Freda.

Florence married William Sewell. William was born in 1878 in Rye, Sussex.

Children from this marriage were:

   528    i. Bertie William Keen was born in 1897 and was baptised on 7 Mar 1897 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Alt. Birth: 1898. William Sewell summonds by Florence keen to support this child.

   529    ii. Charles Leslie Sewell was born in 1899 in Rye, Sussex and died on 7 Jun 1973 in Lewisham, London, aged 74.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Rye, Sussex. Bertie (Keen) Sewell 14, Charles Sewell 11 and Freda Sewell 10 birthplace Rye
Workhouse Rye.

+ 530    iii. Freda Jane Sewell was born in 1900 in Rochester, Kent and died in 1974 in Ontario, Canada, aged 74.

223. Ethel May Keen was born on 9 Nov 1882 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 7 Jan 1883 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1971 in London, aged 89.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Marriage Banns: 1901, Poplar, London. Parish Church Poplar 21 April 1901
John Stephen Hunt 23 bachelor policeman 5 Astoria Terrace, Ethronby Road Stephen John Hunt gardener
Ethel May Keen 18 spinster 188 East India Road Alfred Keen woodman
Witnesses Alfred Keen and Charles Filmer.

• Census: 1911, London. 12 Brandon Road Lee London John is a police constable they have been married for 9 years and had one child who died.

• Census: 1939, Hornchurch, Essex. 80 Bush Elms Road John is a retired police constable with son John.

Ethel married John Stephen Hunt. John was born on 8 Mar 1878 in Newbury, Berkshire and died on 3 Jan 1968 in Hornchurch, Essex, aged 89.

Noted events in his life were:

• Probate: 1968, Hornchurch, Essex. John Stephen Hunt of 80 Bush Elms Road Hornchurch Essex died 3 January 1968 Administration with will Ipswich 28 November £4565.

The child from this marriage was::

   531    i. John J. W. Hunt was born on 11 Oct 1912.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1930. 80 Bush Elms Road Hornchurch with parents public lighting attendant.

225. Alfred John Keen was born on 6 Jul 1887 in West End, Herne, Kent, was baptised on 7 Aug 1887 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1966 in Liverpool. Lancashire, aged 79.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Occupation: 1912, Liverpool. Lancashire. Merchant Navy aged 25 able bodied seaman last ship Jamaican
Ship Ninian Liverpool.

• Census: 1901, Woolwich, Kent. Boy aged 13 boy under training Warspite Training Ship
.

• Census: 1939, Bootle, Lancashire. 35a Hawthorne Road dock labourer heavy worker with wife Beatrice and son george.

Alfred married Beatrice Charlotte Chapman. Beatrice was born on 8 Aug 1885 and died in 1941 in Liverpool. Lancashire, aged 56.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 532    i. Alfred William Keen was born on 8 Jun 1913 in Liverpool. Lancashire, was baptised on 26 Jun 1913 in Liverpool. Lancashire, and died in 1975 in Liverpool. Lancashire, aged 62.

   533    ii. George F. Keen was born on 29 Jul 1914 and died in 1957 in Cheadle, Staffordshire, aged 43.

George married Janet Dagnall. Janet was born on 26 Dec 1916 in Liverpool. Lancashire and was baptised on 20 Feb 1917 in Liverpool. Lancashire.

   534    iii. Violet R. Keen was born in 1918.

   535    iv. Leonard W. Keen was born on 5 Apr 1920 and died in 1944 in Liverpool. Lancashire, aged 24.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1939, Liverpool. Lancashire. Walton Hospital Rice Lane Liverpool 9 apprentice boilermaker.

Leonard married Nellie Shannon. Nellie was born on 1 Jul 1920 and died in 1991 in Liverpool. Lancashire, aged 71.

   536    v. Ethel V. Keen was born in 1923.

226. George Frederick Keen was born on 7 Aug 1890 in West End, Herne, Kent and died in 1978 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 88.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Herne, Kent. with parents Herne Common
.

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Bridge, Kent. Woodview Maypole Road pigman and stockman with wife Bertha and 3 children plus blank record.

George married Bertha Annie Hooker. Bertha was born on 27 Jun 1890 in Blean, Kent and died in 1978 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 88.

Children from this marriage were:

   537    i. Frederick G. Keen was born on 25 Sep 1912.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1939, Bridge, Kent. Woodview Maypole Road with parents baker and confectioner.

Frederick married Ruby Constance Rogers. Ruby was born on 31 Jul 1915 and died in 1978 in Yorkshire, aged 63.

   538    ii. Cicely Bertha Keen was born on 17 Sep 1914 and died in 1979 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 65.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1939, Bridge, Kent. Woodview Maypole Road with parents daily domestic maid.

Cicely married Living

   539    iii. Madelaine Hilda Keen was born on 9 Aug 1919.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1939, Bridge, Kent. Woodview Maypole Road with parents daily domestic maidname later unicume.

228. Emma J. Keen was born on 10 Oct 1869 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 12 Dec 1869 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1960 in Wandsworth, London, aged 91.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Chislet, Kent. Oast Lane with widowed father.

• Census: 1881, Hernehill, Kent. Herne Common scholar with father and Rachel.

• Census: 1891, Herne, Kent. 134 Warwick Street domestic servant working for Raphael Cotta.

• Census: 1901, Rye, Sussex. 11 Church Square Walter is a printer and compositor with son George and visitor Louisa Tomsett.

• Census: 1911, Dartford, Kent. 69 Spring ValeWalter is a compositor printer they have been married 14 years and had 3 children 2 living Arthur Bernard Keen - step brother is boarding with them.

• Census: 1939, Lewisham, London. 212 Leahurst Road Walter is a compositor.

Emma married Walter Tomsett. Walter was born on 12 Feb 1876, was baptised on 7 May 1876 in Rye, Sussex, and died in 1950 in Lewisham, London, aged 74.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 540    i. George White Tomsett was born on 1 Mar 1900 in Rye, Sussex and died in 1981 in Worthing Sussex, aged 81.

   541    ii. Ethel May Tomsett was born in 1903 in Rye, Sussex.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Dartford, Kent. (Household Member)

234. Richard William Horn was born on 10 Aug 1876 in Chatham, Kent, was baptised on 18 Oct 1876 in Chatham, Kent, and died in 1948 in Chatham, Kent, aged 72.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Chatham, Kent. Ferstead Farm Cottages
Richard Horn head 33 married cowman on farm
Elizabeth wife 30 married 10 years 5 children 4 living
Richard son 9
Ernest son 8
Edward son 6
Sidney son 2.

Richard married Elizabeth Sarah Buck. Elizabeth was born in 1881 in Chatham, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   542    i. Richard Horn was born in 1902 in Chatham, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

   543    ii. Ernest Horn was born in 1903 in Chatham, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

   544    iii. Edward Arthur Horn was born in 1905 in Chatham, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

   545    iv. Sidney James Horn was born in 1909 in Chatham, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Chatham, Kent. (Household Member)

   546    v. John George Horn was born in 1911 in Chatham, Kent.

   547    vi. Bessie Ellen Horn was born in 1912 in Chatham, Kent.

   548    vii. George Horn was born in 1914 in Malling, Kent.

+ 549    viii. Frank Thomas Horn was born on 18 Jul 1918 in Milton, Kent and died in 1995 in Chatham, Kent, aged 77.

245. Ada Mary Flowerdew was born on 14 Jan 1867 in Peckham, London.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1871, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Education: 1875, Southwark. Ada Flowerdew - Nathaniel - 49 St George's Road - 14/1/1867.

• Census: 1881, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Census: 1921, Camberwell, London. William Guy head 59y 4m married park attendant Borough of Southwark
Ada Guy wife 52y home duties
Gladys daughter 26y8m single clerk Vernon advertising Agency Holborn
Percy son 19y1m single draughtsman City of London Lighting Co
Mary Flowerdew mother-in-law 84y8m widowed
Annie Trewen servant 27y single general domestic servant
Mrs Jackson visitor 26y6m widowed nurse.

Ada married William Guy. William was born in 1861 in Cambridgeshire.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1921, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   550    i. Gladys Guy was born in 1894 in Peckham, London.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1921, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

   551    ii. Percy Guy was born in 1902 in Peckham, London.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1921, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

247. Joseph Flowerdew was born in 1871 in Peckham, London and died in 1939 in Camberwell, London, aged 68.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1871, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Census: 1881, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Camberwell, London. (Household Member)

• Marriage Banns: 1896, Stockwell, London. St andrew May 24 1896
Joseph Flowerdew 26 bachelor porter 22 Fenwick Place Joseph Flowerdew carver
Rose Jarvis 26 widow 22 Fenwick Place John Ellington labourer
John Ellington and Martha Ellington.

• Census: 1901, Brixton. 36 Fenwick Street
Joseph flowerdew head married 30 road sweeper Vestry??
Rose wife 31
Dorothy M daughter 8
Lillie daughter 3
Joseph son 1.

• Census: 1911, Stockwell, London. 28 Fenwick Place
Joseph Flowerdew head 40 married gas fitters labourer
Rose wife 41 married 15 years 5 children 4 living
Lily daughter 13
Joseph son 11
Vera Hubert nurse child 5.

Joseph married Rose Jarvis Ellington.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Brixton. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Stockwell, London. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   552    i. Dorothy Jarvis Flowerdew was born in 1893 in Brixton.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Brixton. (Household Member)

+ 553    ii. Lily Flowerdew was born on 28 Aug 1897 in Clapham, London.

   554    iii. Joseph Flowerdew was born in 1900 in Stockwell, London.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Brixton. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Stockwell, London. (Household Member)

251. George Edward Keen was born in 1871 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 15 Oct 1871 in Herne, Kent, and died on 22 Dec 1939 in Whitstable, Kent, aged 68.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Religion: 1911, Whitstable, Kent. 85 Canterbury Road, Whitstable.

George married Annie Sophia Maple. Annie was born in 1875 in Bridge, Kent.

Children from this marriage were:

   555    i. George Edward Keen was born on 22 Apr 1896 in Whitstable, Kent and died on 31 Jan 1943 in Rochester, Kent, aged 46.

Noted events in his life were:

• Military Service: 1914, Chatham, Kent. Royal navy 22.4.1914 - 12 years
Served: ganges, Edgar, Pembroke, Lancaster, Pembroke, Actaeon, Pembroke, Victory, Pembroke, Colleen II, Gunner, peking, Blake, Pembroke, Columbine, Patrician, Guelph, Sub C K, Guelph, Pembroke, Victory, Pembroke, Columbine, Greenwich, Egmont II, Pembroke, Triad
15/11/1928.

• Residence: 1939, Rochester, Kent. Licensed victualler, 90 Frindsbury Road.

• Probate: 1943, Rochester, Kent. George Edward Keen, The Malborough Head, Strood, Rochester died 31 January 1943. Administration LLandudno 20 May to May Mary Keen, widow. Effects £1072 19s.

George married May Mary Pankhurst. May was born on 7 Nov 1889.

   556    ii. Ellen Alice Keen was born in 1898 in Whitstable, Kent.

   557    iii. Henry Stuart Keen was born on 25 Oct 1900 in Whitstable, Kent and died in 1967 in Bridge, Kent, aged 67.

Noted events in his life were:

• Immigration: 1933. Departed Durban South Africa arrived Southampton14.8.1933. Ship Windsor Castle. Ports of call Durban, east London, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Madeira.

• Occupation: 1933. Merchant Navy campaign Medal First World Warb1914 - 1925.

Henry married Lillie Peet.

   558    iv. Elsie Annie Keen was born in 1902 in Whitstable, Kent and died in 1994 in Thanet, Kent, aged 92.

   559    v. William Thomas Keen was born on 19 Jun 1903 in Whitstable, Kent and died on 11 Nov 1986 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 83.

Noted events in his life were:

• Residence: 1939. 3 Selwyn Avenue,Hatfield.Chief Inspector aircraft.

• Probate: 1986, Whitstable, Kent. William Thomas Keen of 14 Gordon Road, Whitstable, Kent. Died 11 November 1986 probate Winchester 3 June not exceeding £40,000.

William married Kathleen M. Stark. Kathleen was born on 22 May 1903.

253. Clara Jane Keen was born in 1875 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

Clara married George Angel Rigden.

Children from this marriage were:

   560    i. George Stephen Rigden was born in 1893 and died in 1947, aged 54.

   561    ii. Annie Rigden was born in 1896 and died in 1967, aged 71.

   562    iii. Frederick Rigden was born in 1899 and died in 1960, aged 61.

   563    iv. William Arthur Rigden was born in 1900 and died in 1976, aged 76.

   564    v. Sophia Rigden was born in 1904 and died in 1980, aged 76.

   565    vi. Ellen Emmaline Rigden was born in 1905 and died in 1927, aged 22.

   566    vii. Millie Rigden was born in 1906 and died in 1927, aged 21.

   567    viii. Stephen Rigden was born in 1908 and died in 1974, aged 66.

254. Louisa Ann Keen was born in 1878 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. 8 Hannah Street
William Keen head married 50 carter general
Sarah A wife 51
Thomas W son single 14 milk carrier
Katie daughter 11
Emma C daughter 16
Nellie A daughter 9
Louisa A Barham married 23
William A Barham grandson 6 months.

Louisa married William Arthur Barham.

The child from this marriage was::

   568    i. William Arthur Barham was born in 1900 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

258. Thomas William Keen was born in 1887 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1921, Whitstable, Kent. Toll House Borstal Hill
William Keen head 68y4m married labourer sweeper
Sarah Ann Keen wife 70y9m household duties
Thomas Keen son 34y7mmarried casual labourer
Caroline Keen daughter 24y6m Boston lincolnshire
Vera Keen daughter 1y9m Grimsby
Hellen Keen daughter 4months Grimsby
Wilfred H Tibble lodger 37y7m widower Romsey Hants casual labourer.

Thomas married Caroline M. Waters.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1921, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   569    i. Vera Keen was born in 1919 in Grimsby, Yorkshire.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1921, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

   570    ii. Helen K. Keen was born in 1921 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1921, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

261. George Edward Keen was born in 1871 in Herne, Kent, was baptised on 15 Oct 1871 in Herne, Kent, and died on 22 Dec 1939 in Whitstable, Kent, aged 68.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Religion: 1911, Whitstable, Kent. 85 Canterbury Road, Whitstable.

George married Annie Sophia Maple. Annie was born in 1875 in Bridge, Kent.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 251)

262. Clara Jane Keen was born in 1875 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

Clara married George Angel Rigden.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 253)

  Ninth Generation  

263. Edith Keen was born in 1874 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. 7 Church Road
Henry Payne head married 35 mariner
Edith wife 28
Harry son 3
Ada Beatrice Keam sister single 19 servant domestic.

• Census: 1911, Whitstable, Kent. 10 Canterbury Road
Edith Payne head/wife 37 married 14 years 5 children 4 living
Harry son 13
Charles William son 7
Edith Constance daughter 5
Sidney John son 11 months
.

Edith married Harry Payne.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   571    i. Harry Payne was born in 1897 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

+ 572    ii. Charles William Payne was born in 1904 in Whitstable, Kent.

   573    iii. Edith Constance Payne was born in 1906 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

   574    iv. Sidney John Payne was born in 1910 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

264. Charles Keen was born in 1876 in Whitstable, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1891, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Whitstable, Kent. (Household Member)

Charles married Mary. Mary was born in 1876.

Children from this marriage were:

   575    i. Charles William Keen was born in 1906 in Herne, Kent.

+ 576    ii. Stuart Arthur Keen was born in 1909 in Herne, Kent.

269. Florence Mary Taylor was born in 1874 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1881, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Waltham, Kent. Podling Farm Waltham
Alfred Cozens head 40 farmer
Florence Mary wife 37 married 6 years 3 children
Alfred George son 1904
Alice Florence daughter 4
Stanly Herbert son 1
Henry Edward Costten 21 single farm labourer.

Florence married Alfred Cozens.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Waltham, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 577    i. Robert John Taylor was born in 1896 in Herne, Kent.

   578    ii. Alfred George Cozens was born in 1904 in Waltham, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Waltham, Kent. (Household Member)

   579    iii. Alice Florence Cozens was born in 1907 in Waltham, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Waltham, Kent. (Household Member)

   580    iv. Stanly Herbert Cozens was born in 1910 in Waltham, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Waltham, Kent. (Household Member)

285. Leslie Herbert Holness was born on 10 Oct 1899 in Herne, Kent and died in 1973 in Bridge, Kent, aged 74.

Noted events in his life were:

• Military: 1917, Herne Bay, Kent. Royal Navy F44100 LeslieHerbert Holness 10th October 1899 herne Bay Kent motor mechanic
President II (Crystal Palace) AM 2E 19/12/17 to 21/12/17
President II (Tregantle) 22/12/17 to 13/1/18
President II (CrystalPalace) 14/1/18 to 21/3/18
President Ii (W Scrubbs) 22/3/18 to 31/3/18 RAF

RAF 244100 Leslie Herbert Holness 10 October 1899 Herne Bay Kent
19/12/17 RN to 1/4/18 RAF W Scrubbs - Crystal palace 27/1/19 Air Mechanic II E.

• Census: 1921, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

Leslie married Nellie Olivia Keen, daughter of Horace Arthur Keen and Ellen Adley. Nellie was born in 1899 in Margate, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

• Marriage Banns: 1919, Canterbury, Kent. Leslie herbert Holness bachelor of the Parish of Herne and Nellie King (Keen) spinster of this parish banns 5th,12th and 19th october.

• Census: 1921, Herne Bay, Kent. 5 Herne Street
Leslie Holness head married 21y8m bus driver East Kent Road Car Company
Nellie wife 21y9m home duties
Eileen daughter 1y3m.

• Census: 1939, Herne, Kent. Albion House, Albion Lane
Holness Herbert L (Leslie Herbert) m 10/10/99 married motor bus driver PSV
Holness Olivia N (Nellie O)10/9/99 married udd
Holness Muriel E (iggulden) f 29/3/20 single greengrocers shop assistant
Holness George K (Kenneth george) m 11/6/22 single plumber heavy worker
Holness Victor R (Roy Victor) m 10.1.35 single under school age.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 581    i. Eileen Muriel Holness was born on 29 Mar 1920 in Herne Bay, Kent and died on 23 Jul 1963 in Herne, Kent, aged 43.

   582    ii. Kenneth G. Holness was born in 1922 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1939, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

   583    iii. Living

287. Alice Sarah Burton was born in 1882 in Wade, Kent, was baptised on 21 May 1882 in Wade, Kent, and died on 5 Mar 1958 in Dartford, Kent, aged 76.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Wade, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Ramsgate, Kent. Holland House High Street
Alice S Burton servant single 19 housemaid.

• Census: 1911, Sydenham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Lewisham, London. (Household Member)

Alice married Ambrose Elias Holness, son of Ambrose Elias Holness and Elizabeth Ellen Goldsack. Ambrose was born on 28 Feb 1886 in Dover, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Shalford, Surrey. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Sydenham, Kent. 72 Elderton Road
Ambrose E Holness 25 married head porter on railway
Alice S wife 29 married under 1 year.

• Census: 1939, Lewisham, London. 284 Kirkdale
Ambrose E Holness station foreman signalman s Ry
Alice S domestic duties
Elsie S (Drew) showroom assistant
Arthur F junior service clerk.

Children from this marriage were:

   584    i. Ambrose William Holness was born in 1913 in Lewisham, London and died in 2008, aged 95.

   585    ii. Elsie S. Holness was born on 6 Jun 1916 in Lewisham, London.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1939, Lewisham, London. (Household Member)

+ 586    iii. Arthur F. Holness was born on 25 Apr 1922 in Lewisham, London.

288. Ambrose Elias Holness was born on 28 Feb 1886 in Dover, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Shalford, Surrey. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Sydenham, Kent. 72 Elderton Road
Ambrose E Holness 25 married head porter on railway
Alice S wife 29 married under 1 year.

• Census: 1939, Lewisham, London. 284 Kirkdale
Ambrose E Holness station foreman signalman s Ry
Alice S domestic duties
Elsie S (Drew) showroom assistant
Arthur F junior service clerk.

Ambrose married Alice Sarah Burton, daughter of William Burton and Mercy Maria Holness. Alice was born in 1882 in Wade, Kent, was baptised on 21 May 1882 in Wade, Kent, and died on 5 Mar 1958 in Dartford, Kent, aged 76.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Wade, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Ramsgate, Kent. Holland House High Street
Alice S Burton servant single 19 housemaid.

• Census: 1911, Sydenham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Lewisham, London. (Household Member)

(Duplicate Line. See Person 287)

289. Percy James Holness was born on 18 Jul 1887 in Wanersh, Surrey and died on 17 Feb 1968 in Margate, Kent, aged 80.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1891, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Shalford, Surrey. (Household Member)

• Marriage Banns: 1913, Bexhill, Sussex. St Stephens Church Bexhill 8th October 1913
Percy James Holness 26 bachelornrailway porter 59 Chandler Road Ambrose Elias Holness signalman
Rose Elizabeth Joy 24 spinster nurse 59 Chandler Road Alfred Edward Joy labourer
Marshall John William Joy
Minnie Kate Joy.

• Census: 1939, Margate, Kent. 21 Glebe Road
Percy J Holness brailway guard
Rose E domestic duties
Clarence W railway porter
closed record.

• Probate: 1968, Margate, Kent. Percy James Holness of 21 Glebe Road Garlinge Margate died 17 February 1968 Probate London 30 April £559.

Percy married Rose Elizabeth Ann Joy. Rose was born on 21 Apr 1889 and died on 1 Jul 1963 in Margate, Kent, aged 74.

Noted events in her life were:

• Marriage Banns: 1913, Bexhill, Sussex. (Witness)

• Census: 1939, Margate, Kent. (Household Member)

• Probate: 1963, Margate, Kent. Rose Elizabeth Ann Holness of 21 Glebe Road Garlinge Margate (wife of Percy James Holness) died 1 July 1963 Administration London 12 December to the said Percy James Holness retired railway guard Effects £597 16s 7d.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 587    i. Doris Mabel Holness was born on 27 May 1914 in Thanet, Kent.

+ 588    ii. Minnie Florence Holness was born on 10 Mar 1917 in Thanet, Kent and died on 17 Feb 1989 in Margate, Kent, aged 71.

+ 589    iii. Percy Bertram Holness was born in 1919 in Thanet, Kent.

   590    iv. Clarence William Holness was born on 23 Jun 1921 in Thanet, Kent and died in 1993 in Thanet, Kent, aged 72.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1939, Margate, Kent. (Household Member)

• Probate: 1993, Margate, Kent. Clarence William Holness of 21 Glebe Road Garlinge Margate Kent died 4 March 1993 Adminstration Brighton 28 May not exceeding £125000
.

   591    v. Maisie Sheila Holness was born in 1922 in Thanet, Kent.

Maisie married Robert C. Hannan. They had no children.

   592    vi. Living

290. Norris Alfred Holness was born on 10 Apr 1891 in Shalford, Surrey and died on 7 Aug 1960 in Herne Bay, Kent, aged 69.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Shalford, Surrey. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Mottingham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Marriage Banns: 1913, London. 227 Banns of Marriage between Norris Alfred Holness of this Parish bachelor and Marion Aylett spinster of the parish of Baedgar Kent published !4/12, 21/12 AND 28/12 1913.

• Census: 1939, Camberwell, London. 14 Carlton Grove
Norris A club doorman
Marion domestic duties.

• Probate: 1960, Herne Bay, Kent. Norris Alfred Holness of 116 Central Parade Herne Bay Kentt died 7 August 1960 at 132 Beltinge Road Herne Bay Probate London 5 September to Norris John Holness research chemist Effects £399 4s 6d.

Norris married Marion Aylett. Marion was born on 11 May 1882 in Bredgar, Kent and died in 1958 in Surrey, England, aged 76.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 593    i. Margaret M. Holness was born on 7 Nov 1914 in Islington, London.

   594    ii. Norris John Holness was born in 1927 in Southwark, London.

Norris married Joyce Storton.

293. Nellie Daisy Holness was born on 30 May 1897 in Chilworth, Surrey, was baptised on 29 Aug 1897 in Surrey, England, and died in 1954 in Sidcup, Kent, aged 57.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Shalford, Surrey. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Mottingham, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Chislehurst, Kent. 41 Dorset Road
Charles F Maxted builders labourer
Nellie D domestic duties
Doris J just left school seeking work
also at no 41 Dorset Road but listed separately is Elizabeth Holness 17/4/1860 domestic duties.

Nellie married Charles F. Maxted.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1939, Chislehurst, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   595    i. Doris I. Maxted was born on 23 Aug 1925 in Chislehurst, Kent and died in 1947 in Bromley, Kent, aged 22.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1939, Chislehurst, Kent. (Household Member)

   596    ii. Frederick J. Maxted was born in 1928 in Bromley, Kent.

295. Kate Holness was born on 16 Aug 1892 in Sittingbourne, Kent, was baptised on 11 Sep 1892 in Sittingbourne, Kent, and died on 12 Jul 1948 in Halstead, Essex, aged 55.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Eythorne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Halstead, Essex. 3 Council Houses Burrows Road
Henry W Calcott male nurse retired
Kate district nurse midwife.

• Census: 1939, Kensington, London. 15 Roland Gardens
Kate Holness servant 18 single kitchen maid to Bertha Morgan.

• Occupation: 1948, Colchester, Essex. General Nursing Council 23 March 1945
Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex
4409 Calcott Kate (nee Holness) 3 Burrows Road Earls Colne Colchester Essex March 23 1945 Rule 10 (3).

• Probate: 1948, Essex. Kate Calcott of 3 Burrows Road Earls Colne Essex (wife of Henry William Calcott) died 12 July 1948 Administration Ipswich 28 October to the said Henry William Calcott retired nurse Effects £223 11s 4d.

Kate married Henry William Calcott. Henry was born on 3 Oct 1875 and died in 1960 in Halstead, Essex, aged 85.

The child from this marriage was::

   597    i. Henry William Calcott was born in 1917 in Halstead, Essex.

Henry married Doreen I. Curle.

296. Percy Henry Holness was born on 6 Jul 1895 in Smeeth, Kent, was baptised on 4 Aug 1895 in Smeeth, Kent, and died on 21 May 1979 in Hornchurch, Essex, aged 83.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Eythorne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Leeds, Yorkshire. Percy Henry Holness Gunner 18 single Smeeth, Kent
E Battery Royal Horse Artillery
.

• Military: 1920. Lance Bombadier Percy Henry Holness 63071 1914-1920
Royal Horse Artillery WO 329
British War Medal and Victory Medal
1040273 Bombadier P H Holness "E" Battery Royal Horse Artillery
Indian General Service Medal "North West Frontier" 1930-31
Campaign 1914 Holness Percy Henry 3rd Bde RHA Gunner A/Bdr L/Bmdr 1040273
Medal Roll
Victory RHA/104B page 748
British ditto
14 Start RHA/16 page 39
Action taken GSM/RA/8- 363 and Cls Iraq and N W Persia
.

• Immigration: 1931, London. P&O Macedonia Port of Arrival London 5 June 1931
Port of departure Bombay India
Ports of Voyage Sues, Bombay, Port Said, Gibraltar, Aden, Malta, Marseilles, Plymouth
.

• Census: 1939, Hornchurch, Essex. 22 MacDonald Avenue
Percy H Holness munition worker
Annie domestic duties
3 closed records
.

• Probate: 1979, Hornchurch, Essex. Percy Henry Holness of 22 MacDonald Avenue Hornchurch Essex died 21 May 1979 Probate London 23 August £19311.

Percy married Annie Rainbird. Annie was born on 6 Feb 1889 in Essex and died in 1960 in London, aged 71.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1939, Hornchurch, Essex. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   598    i. Thomas A. Holness was born in 1922 in Farnham, Surrey.

+ 599    ii. Audrey E. Holness was born in 1924 in Farnham, Surrey.

297. Louis Holness was born on 25 Jun 1897 in Wittersham, Kent and died in 1972 in Colchester, Essex, aged 75.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Eythorne, Kent. (Household Member)

• Military: 1915. Queens Royal West Surrey
G/5299 Private Holness Louis disembarkation 27.7.1915 discharged 28.6.1918
G/5299 Private Holness Louis 7th RWS
.

• Census: 1939, Colchester, Essex. 34 Essex Street
Louis cinema foreman
Louisa A housewife
Margaret J (Patmore) tailoress
closed record
Dorothy (Masters) at school
Roy Percival at school
Minnie (mother)
.

Louis married Louisa Alice Penfold. Louisa was born on 16 Sep 1896 in Canterbury, Kent and died in 1973 in Colchester, Essex, aged 77.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1939, Colchester, Essex. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 600    i. Eugene D. Holness was born in 1921 in Canterbury, Kent.

+ 601    ii. Margaret Jean Holness was born on 29 Apr 1923 and died on 1 Apr 2005 in Colchester, Essex, aged 81.

   602    iii. Alfred L. Holness was born in 1925 in Colchester, Essex.

Alfred married Living

+ 603    iv. Dorothy Holness was born on 12 Apr 1928.

+ 604    v. Living

305. Emily Alice Stewart was born on 13 Feb 1905 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 9 Apr 1905 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1991 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, aged 86.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Canterbury, Kent. 54 Heaton Road
Price Emily A. 13/2/1904 udd
3 closed records
.

Emily married William James Collens Price, son of James Edward Price and Florence Jane Collins. William was born on 28 Apr 1902 in Oare, Kent, was baptised on 8 Jun 1902 in Oare, Kent, and died on 20 Jun 1971 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 69.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Dunkirk, Kent. (Household Member)

• Military: 1920. K59373 William James Price 28 April 1902 Faversham farm labourer
Royal Navy 1920-1928
Pembroke II Stoker 2nd C 6/12/20 - 1/9/20
Ramillies 2/9/20 to 22/2/22
Ramillies stoker 1st c 23/2/22 to 3/1/24
Pembroke II 4/1/24 to 5/6/24
Columbine (Vimiera) 6/6/24 to 30/9/24
Greenwich (Vimiera) 1/10/24 to 20/10/25
Greenwich (Vimiera) Act Ldg Stoker 21/10/25 to 31/10/25
Egmont II(Vimiera) 1/11/25 to 16/9/26
Pembroke II 17/9/26 to 10/3/27
Pembroke II Act Stoker PO 11/3/27 to 20/4/27
Benbow 21/4/27 to 10/3/28
Benbow Spo 11/3/28 to 1/5/28
Pembroke II 2/5/28 to 24/5/28
Godetia 25/5/28to 1/5/29
Mentioned in Despatches 1.1.1944 for distinguished service

.

• Probate: 1971, Canterbury, Kent. William James Price of 54 Heaton Road Canterbury died 20 June 1971 Probate Brighton 2 August £1172.

The child from this marriage was::

   605    i. Leslie W. S. Price was born in 1929 in Canada.

308. Alfred John Stewart was born on 30 Jul 1913 in Canterbury, Kent and died on 16 Mar 1994 in Reading, Berkshire, aged 80.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1939, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

• Probate: 1994, Reading, Berkshire. Alfred John Stewart of 4 Barnsdale Road Reading Berks died 16 March 1994 Probate Oxford 27 June not exceeding £125000.

Alfred married Alice May Joad. Alice was born on 1 Aug 1915 and died in 1999 in Reading, Berkshire, aged 84.

Children from this marriage were:

   606    i. Living

   607    ii. Living

309. Cyril Stewart was born on 13 Dec 1918 in Canterbury, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1939, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

Cyril married Kathleen Willett.

Children from this marriage were:

   608    i. Living

   609    ii. Living

311. Florence Caroline N. Birkhead was born in 1884 in Faversham, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Fulham, London. (Household Member)

Florence married Bertie William Perring.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 610    i. Florence Caroline Perring was born in 1906 in London.

   611    ii. Frances Clara Perring was born in 1907 in London.

   612    iii. Thomas William Perring was born in 1909 in London.

334. Emmaline May Gisby was born in 1910 in Blean, Kent.

Emmaline married Patrick J. W. Fallon.

The child from this marriage was::

+ 613    i. Nigel W. Fallon was born in 1932 in Blean, Kent.

335. Reggie Gisby was born in 1915 in Blean, Kent.

Reggie married Anne Cunningham.

The child from this marriage was::

   614    i. Living

336. Douglas Lesley Gisby was born in 1916 in Blean, Kent.

Douglas married Agnes E. Coomber.

Children from this marriage were:

   615    i. Living

Living married Living

   616    ii. Living

Living married Living

339. Robert Henry Gisby was born on 13 Jun 1896 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 2 Aug 1896 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1953, aged 57.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

Robert married Rose Marian Bentley. Rose was born in 1901 and died in 1979, aged 78.

Children from this marriage were:

   617    i. William H. Gisby was born in 1920 in Blean, Kent.

   618    ii. Leonard Gisby was born in 1925 in Blean, Kent.

+ 619    iii. Joyce M. Gisby was born in 1929 in Blean, Kent.

   620    iv. David E. Gisby was born in 1931 in Blean, Kent.

   621    v. Living

Living married Living

+ 622    vi. Living

340. Edward James Gisby was born on 14 Oct 1897 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 5 Dec 1897 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1966 in Canterbury, Kent, aged 69.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Hoath, Kent. Edward Grisby nephew aged 13 living with Aunt Louisa Keen and her husband Edward Grisby.

• Census: 1939, Bridge, Kent. 10 Marley Lane road foreman leader decontamination ARP with wifw Louisa E and a closed record
.

Edward married Louise Elizabeth Wilmshurst. Louise was born on 20 Oct 1897 in Hoath, Kent and died on 21 Oct 1987 in Herne Bay, Kent, aged 90.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 623    i. Hilda N. K. Gisby was born in 1922 in Blean, Kent and died on 19 Nov 2017 in Herne, Kent, aged 95.

+ 624    ii. Living

341. George Ernest James Gisby was born in 1900 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 4 Mar 1900 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1975 in Blean, Kent, aged 75.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1901, Sturry, Kent. (Household Member)

George married Living

Children from this marriage were:

+ 625    i. Living

   626    ii. Living

+ 627    iii. Living

+ 628    iv. Living

+ 629    v. Living

+ 630    vi. Living

343. Sidney Gisby was born in 1902 in Sturry, Kent, was baptised on 19 Oct 1902 in Sturry, Kent, and died in 1967, aged 65.

Sidney married Ada F. Brenchley.

The child from this marriage was::

+ 631    i. Living

344. Ada Beatrice May Gisby was born in 1904 in Sturry, Kent and was baptised on 19 Jul 1904 in Sturry, Kent.

Ada married William A. Baldock.

The child from this marriage was::

   632    i. Living

346. Edwin John Giles was born in 1873 in Chislet, Kent, was baptised on 13 Apr 1873 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1949 in Brighton, Sussex, aged 76.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1881, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Portsmouth, Hampshire. 60 Station Street
Edwin Giles visitor married 27 gamekeeper Kent Canterbury
Agnes visitor married 24 Brighton
Winifred visitor 3 Lymington
Frederick visitor 1 Kent canterbury
visiting with Arthur and Mary Simmonds.

• Census: 1911, Steep, Hampshire. Gardeners Farm
Edwin Giles head 38 married farm labourer carter Herne
Agnes wife 34 married 15 years 9 children Brighton
Winnifred daughter 13 Littlehampton
Frederick son 11 herne
Laurence son 9 Herne
Maudie daughter 8 Portsmouth
Kathleen daughter 6 Portsmouth
Bertie son 5 Portsmouth
Mary daughter 3 Petersfield
Bernard son 2 Petersfield
Gladys daughter 7 months Steep.

Edwin married Hannah Agnes Payne. Hannah was born in 1876 in Brighton, Sussex and died in 1932 in Brighton, Sussex, aged 56.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Portsmouth, Hampshire. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Steep, Hampshire. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   633    i. Winnifred Giles was born in 1898 in Littllehampton, Sussex.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Portsmouth, Hampshire. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Steep, Hampshire. (Household Member)

+ 634    ii. Frederick Edwin A. Giles was born on 22 Dec 1899 in Herne, Kent and died in 1978 in Surrey, England, aged 79.

   635    iii. Laurence Giles was born in 1901 in Herne, Kent.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Steep, Hampshire. (Household Member)

   636    iv. Maudie Giles was born on 16 Jul 1903 in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Steep, Hampshire. (Household Member)

   637    v. Kathleen Giles was born in 1905 in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Steep, Hampshire. (Household Member)

   638    vi. Bertie Giles was born in 1906 in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Steep, Hampshire. (Household Member)

   639    vii. Mary Giles was born in 1908 in Petersfield, Hampshire.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Steep, Hampshire. (Household Member)

   640    viii. Bernard Joseph Philip Giles was born in 1909 in Petersfield, Hampshire and died on 24 Sep 1942 in Egypt, aged 33.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Steep, Hampshire. (Household Member)

• Military: 1942. Driver Bernard Joseph Philip Giles 109038 RASC
24 September 1942 aged 32
Buried or Commemorated at Alexandria (Hadra) War memorial Cemetary 3J3 Egypt
son of Edwin and Hannah Agnes Giles.

   641    ix. Gladys Giles was born in 1910 in Steep, Hampshire.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, Steep, Hampshire. (Household Member)

357. Cecily Palmer was born in 1886 in Chislet, Kent and died on 22 Dec 1971, aged 85.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1901, Chislet, Kent. (Household Member)

Cecily married Henry George Cheyney. Henry was born in 1885 and died on 22 May 1952, aged 67.

Children from this marriage were:

   642    i. Blanche E. Cheyney was born in 1913 in Blean, Kent.

   643    ii. Jean E. Cheyney was born in 1915 in Blean, Kent.

+ 644    iii. Norman B. Cheyney was born in 1919 in Blean, Kent.

   645    iv. Nancy Evelyn Cheyney was born in 1921 in Blean, Kent and died in 2015, aged 94.

Nancy married Cyril Georgee Buck.

   646    v. Beryl I. Cheyney was born in 1924 in Blean, Kent.

358. Annie May Keen was born on 31 Mar 1902 in British Columbia, Canada and died on 2 Oct 1983 in Maple Ridge, British columbia, Canada, aged 81.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1911, British Columbia, Canada. (Household Member)

• Emigration: 1912, Canada. (Witness)

• Census: 1921, British Columbia, Canada. (Household Member)

Annie married Howard Louis Ware. Howard was born on 17 Sep 1909 in Ontario, Canada and died on 12 Nov 1986 in Vancouver, Canada, aged 77.

Annie next married Alexander Stuart. Alexander was born on 20 Aug 1903 and died on 27 Jan 1970 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, aged 66.

Annie next married James Harris Braidwood. James was born on 28 May 1888 in Glasgow, Scotland and died on 5 May 1950 in Vancouver, Canada, aged 61.

Children from this marriage were:

   647    i. Living

   648    ii. Thomas J. Braidwood was born in 1926 in Vancouver, Canada.

+ 649    iii. Helen (Ellen) Frances Braidwood was born on 19 Oct 1937 in Vancouver, Canada and died on 3 Jul 2008 in British Columbia, Canada, aged 70.

360. Harry Burnaby Keen was born on 26 Nov 1907 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada and died on 24 Oct 1985 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, aged 77.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, British Columbia, Canada. (Household Member)

• Emigration: 1912, Canada. (Witness)

• Census: 1921, British Columbia, Canada. (Household Member)

Harry married Muriel Gladys Pierce. Muriel was born on 2 Apr 1911 in Wycombe, Buckinghamshire and died on 26 Jan 1976 in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, aged 64.

Children from this marriage were:

   650    i. Janet Ann Keen was born on 26 Aug 1937 and died on 23 Aug 2000 in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, aged 62.

+ 651    ii. Living

366. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Gammon was born in 1884 in Blean, Kent, was baptised on 22 Jun 1884 in Herne, Kent, and died in 1942 in Brentwood, aged 58.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1891, Goodnestone, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. 24 High Street
Richard Alfred Sexton head 27 married shopkeeper fruiterer and greengrocer employer
Lizzie wife 26 married 4 years 1 child
Joyce Kathleen daughter 2
Robert Henry Sexton brother 29 single shop assistant in the business
Helen Mary Gammon sister-in-law 22 single shop assistant
Harry Gammon brother-in-law 13 school.

• Census: 1921, Ramsgate. 43 Queen Street
Richard A head 38y married fruiterer shopkeeper
Lizzie Sexton wife 37y1m
Joyce K Sexton daughter 12y9m school
Eileen M Sexton daughter 6y school.

• Census: 1939, Billericay, Essex. Lyndhurst Church Road
Sexton Richard A m 7/6/82 married market gardener
(Sexton) Elizabeth f 17/3/84 married udd
(Sexton) Geoffrey m 12/12/12 single market gardener.

• Probate: 1942, Essex. Elizabeth Sexton of Lyndhurst Church Road Ramsden Bellhouse Billericay Essex (wife of Richard Alfred Sexton) Died 3 August 1942 at The Retreat Great Bursted Essex Probate Llandudno 18 September to the said Richard Alfred Sexton packer Effects £428 6s 9d.

Elizabeth married Richard Alfred Sexton. Richard was born in 1882.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1911, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1921, Ramsgate. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   652    i. Living

   653    ii. Geoffrey C. Sexton was born in 1913 in Thanet, Kent.

+ 654    iii. Eileen May Sexton was born on 26 Jun 1915.

372. Walter Wallace Keen was born in 1906 in Sheppey, Kent.

Walter married Living

The child from this marriage was::

+ 655    i. Living

373. Stephen Lewis Keen was born on 11 Apr 1908 in Sheppey, Kent and died in 1997 in Chatham, Kent, aged 89.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1939, Sheppey, Kent. 42 Marion Avenue
Keen Stephen L m 11/4/08 married taker? in glass bottle works
Keen Alice E f 6/2/11 married udd
keen Maureen J R f 19/9/35 single under school age.

Stephen married Alice E. Brownbill. Alice was born on 6 Feb 1911.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1939, Sheppey, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

   656    i. Living

+ 657    ii. Living

378. Nellie Olivia Keen was born in 1899 in Margate, Kent.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1911, Canterbury, Kent. (Household Member)

• Marriage Banns: 1919, Canterbury, Kent. Leslie herbert Holness bachelor of the Parish of Herne and Nellie King (Keen) spinster of this parish banns 5th,12th and 19th october.

• Census: 1921, Herne Bay, Kent. 5 Herne Street
Leslie Holness head married 21y8m bus driver East Kent Road Car Company
Nellie wife 21y9m home duties
Eileen daughter 1y3m.

• Census: 1939, Herne, Kent. Albion House, Albion Lane
Holness Herbert L (Leslie Herbert) m 10/10/99 married motor bus driver PSV
Holness Olivia N (Nellie O)10/9/99 married udd
Holness Muriel E (iggulden) f 29/3/20 single greengrocers shop assistant
Holness George K (Kenneth george) m 11/6/22 single plumber heavy worker
Holness Victor R (Roy Victor) m 10.1.35 single under school age.

Nellie married Leslie Herbert Holness, son of John Holness and Kate Sarah Cullen. Leslie was born on 10 Oct 1899 in Herne, Kent and died in 1973 in Bridge, Kent, aged 74.

Noted events in his life were:

• Military: 1917, Herne Bay, Kent. Royal Navy F44100 LeslieHerbert Holness 10th October 1899 herne Bay Kent motor mechanic
President II (Crystal Palace) AM 2E 19/12/17 to 21/12/17
President II (Tregantle) 22/12/17 to 13/1/18
President II (CrystalPalace) 14/1/18 to 21/3/18
President Ii (W Scrubbs) 22/3/18 to 31/3/18 RAF

RAF 244100 Leslie Herbert Holness 10 October 1899 Herne Bay Kent
19/12/17 RN to 1/4/18 RAF W Scrubbs - Crystal palace 27/1/19 Air Mechanic II E.

• Census: 1921, Herne Bay, Kent. (Household Member)

• Census: 1939, Herne, Kent. (Household Member)

(Duplicate Line. See Person 285)

382. Sybil Kathleen Mabel Joiner was born on 19 Jun 1895 in Eastry, Kent and died in 1979 in Tonbridge, Kent, aged 84.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1901, Chillendon, Kent. The Row with parents.

• Census: 1911, Kent. Little watersend House Temple Ewell Dover
Sybil Joiner aged 15 single servant to John and Linnie Shepherd.

• Census: 1939, Tonbridge, Kent. 50 Mabledon Road
Frederick T Lye Railway signalman heavy worker
Sybil K Lye udd
3 closed records.

Sybil married Frederick T. Lye. Frederick was born on 9 Dec 1893 and died in 1967 in Tonbridge, Kent, aged 74.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1939, Tonbridge, Kent. (Household Member)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 658    i. Sibyl Alice A. Lye was born in 1919 in Bridge, Kent.

   659    ii. Dudley W. T. Lye was born in 1927 in Maidstone, Kent.