George James Wilkins1,2

Male, #181, b. 19 December 1834, d. 14 June 1839
Last Edited26 Feb 2009
FatherGeorge Wilkins1 b. 1813, d. 28 Oct 1849
MotherAnn Harding1 b. 5 Mar 1808, d. 7 Nov 1849
Pedigree

George James Wilkins was born on 19 December 1834.1,2,3

George was listed in the birthday book of Ann Harding; a bible.

It is inscribed at the front:

Ann Harding her book July 19th 1816 Ann Harding was born March 5th 1808.

Inscribed later:

George Wilking and Ann Harding married at Stoke Church Surrey January 19, 1834
George James Wilkins Born Dec 19th 1834: Ann Wilkins born March 4th 1836. Christened at Weybridge
Mary Wilkins born December 28th 1839. Christened at Stoke next Sandford (?)
George James Wilkins died June 14th 1839 aged 4 years and 6 months. Buried at St Mary's Guildford
James William Wilkins born October 9th 1841. Christened at Richmond
John Edwin Wilkins born November 26 1843. Christened at Richmond
George Wilkins died October 28th 1849 aged 36 years (this part crossed out)
Ann Wilkins died November 7th 1849 aged 41 years and 8 months

Inscribed at the back:

Mrs J Pickard Whitstone (probably meant to be Whitestone) Exeter Devon.3 George James Wilkins was baptised at Weybridge.1,2,3

George James Wilkins died on 14 June 1839 aged 4 years and 6 months.1,2,3 He was buried at St Mary's, Guildford.1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S62] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, George Wilkins and descendants - tree, about 1994 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP35).
  2. [S66] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, George Wilkins and children - tree, about 1980 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP31).
  3. [S278] Ann Wilkins, bible, (Ruth Shaw, Letchworth, thought to have original), 1816. (My ref: tm0079).

Esther Wilkins1

Female, #182, b. 24 March 1838
Last Edited26 Feb 2009
FatherGeorge Wilkins1 b. 1813, d. 28 Oct 1849
MotherAnn Harding1 b. 5 Mar 1808, d. 7 Nov 1849
Pedigree

Esther was listed in the birthday book of Ann Harding; a bible.

It is inscribed at the front:

Ann Harding her book July 19th 1816 Ann Harding was born March 5th 1808.

Inscribed later:

George Wilking and Ann Harding married at Stoke Church Surrey January 19, 1834
George James Wilkins Born Dec 19th 1834: Ann Wilkins born March 4th 1836. Christened at Weybridge
Mary Wilkins born December 28th 1839. Christened at Stoke next Sandford (?)
George James Wilkins died June 14th 1839 aged 4 years and 6 months. Buried at St Mary's Guildford
James William Wilkins born October 9th 1841. Christened at Richmond
John Edwin Wilkins born November 26 1843. Christened at Richmond
George Wilkins died October 28th 1849 aged 36 years (this part crossed out)
Ann Wilkins died November 7th 1849 aged 41 years and 8 months

Inscribed at the back:

Mrs J Pickard Whitstone (probably meant to be Whitestone) Exeter Devon.2 Esther Wilkins was born on 24 March 1838.1,2 She was baptised at Weybridge.1,2

Citations

  1. [S62] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, George Wilkins and descendants - tree, about 1994 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP35).
  2. [S278] Ann Wilkins, bible, (Ruth Shaw, Letchworth, thought to have original), 1816. (My ref: tm0079).

Mary Wilkins1,2

Female, #183, b. 28 December 1839
Last Edited26 Feb 2009
FatherGeorge Wilkins1 b. 1813, d. 28 Oct 1849
MotherAnn Harding1 b. 5 Mar 1808, d. 7 Nov 1849
Pedigree

Mary was listed in the birthday book of Ann Harding; a bible.

It is inscribed at the front:

Ann Harding her book July 19th 1816 Ann Harding was born March 5th 1808.

Inscribed later:

George Wilking and Ann Harding married at Stoke Church Surrey January 19, 1834
George James Wilkins Born Dec 19th 1834: Ann Wilkins born March 4th 1836. Christened at Weybridge
Mary Wilkins born December 28th 1839. Christened at Stoke next Sandford (?)
George James Wilkins died June 14th 1839 aged 4 years and 6 months. Buried at St Mary's Guildford
James William Wilkins born October 9th 1841. Christened at Richmond
John Edwin Wilkins born November 26 1843. Christened at Richmond
George Wilkins died October 28th 1849 aged 36 years (this part crossed out)
Ann Wilkins died November 7th 1849 aged 41 years and 8 months

Inscribed at the back:

Mrs J Pickard Whitstone (probably meant to be Whitestone) Exeter Devon.3 Mary Wilkins was born on 28 December 1839.1,2,3 She was baptised at Stoke next Guildford.1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S62] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, George Wilkins and descendants - tree, about 1994 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP35).
  2. [S66] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, George Wilkins and children - tree, about 1980 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP31).
  3. [S278] Ann Wilkins, bible, (Ruth Shaw, Letchworth, thought to have original), 1816. (My ref: tm0079).

James William Wilkins1,2

Male, #184, b. 9 October 1841
Last Edited26 Feb 2009
FatherGeorge Wilkins1 b. 1813, d. 28 Oct 1849
MotherAnn Harding1 b. 5 Mar 1808, d. 7 Nov 1849
Pedigree

James was listed in the birthday book of Ann Harding; a bible.

It is inscribed at the front:

Ann Harding her book July 19th 1816 Ann Harding was born March 5th 1808.

Inscribed later:

George Wilking and Ann Harding married at Stoke Church Surrey January 19, 1834
George James Wilkins Born Dec 19th 1834: Ann Wilkins born March 4th 1836. Christened at Weybridge
Mary Wilkins born December 28th 1839. Christened at Stoke next Sandford (?)
George James Wilkins died June 14th 1839 aged 4 years and 6 months. Buried at St Mary's Guildford
James William Wilkins born October 9th 1841. Christened at Richmond
John Edwin Wilkins born November 26 1843. Christened at Richmond
George Wilkins died October 28th 1849 aged 36 years (this part crossed out)
Ann Wilkins died November 7th 1849 aged 41 years and 8 months

Inscribed at the back:

Mrs J Pickard Whitstone (probably meant to be Whitestone) Exeter Devon.3 James William Wilkins was born on 9 October 1841.1,2,3 He was baptised at Richmond.1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S62] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, George Wilkins and descendants - tree, about 1994 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP35).
  2. [S66] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, George Wilkins and children - tree, about 1980 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP31).
  3. [S278] Ann Wilkins, bible, (Ruth Shaw, Letchworth, thought to have original), 1816. (My ref: tm0079).

John Edwin Wilkins1

Male, #185, b. 26 November 1843
Last Edited26 Feb 2009
FatherGeorge Wilkins1 b. 1813, d. 28 Oct 1849
MotherAnn Harding1 b. 5 Mar 1808, d. 7 Nov 1849
Pedigree

John was listed in the birthday book of Ann Harding; a bible.

It is inscribed at the front:

Ann Harding her book July 19th 1816 Ann Harding was born March 5th 1808.

Inscribed later:

George Wilking and Ann Harding married at Stoke Church Surrey January 19, 1834
George James Wilkins Born Dec 19th 1834: Ann Wilkins born March 4th 1836. Christened at Weybridge
Mary Wilkins born December 28th 1839. Christened at Stoke next Sandford (?)
George James Wilkins died June 14th 1839 aged 4 years and 6 months. Buried at St Mary's Guildford
James William Wilkins born October 9th 1841. Christened at Richmond
John Edwin Wilkins born November 26 1843. Christened at Richmond
George Wilkins died October 28th 1849 aged 36 years (this part crossed out)
Ann Wilkins died November 7th 1849 aged 41 years and 8 months

Inscribed at the back:

Mrs J Pickard Whitstone (probably meant to be Whitestone) Exeter Devon.2 John Edwin Wilkins was born on 26 November 1843.1,3,2 He was baptised at Richmond.1,3,2

Citations

  1. [S62] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, George Wilkins and descendants - tree, about 1994 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP35).
  2. [S278] Ann Wilkins, bible, (Ruth Shaw, Letchworth, thought to have original), 1816. (My ref: tm0079).
  3. [S66] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, George Wilkins and children - tree, about 1980 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP31).

John T Blanks1,2,3,4,5,6,7

Male, #186, b. circa 1852
Last Edited17 Jun 2020
FatherThomas Blanks1
MotherEliza White1 b. 11 Mar 1817, d. b Apr 1861
ChartsDiana Ruth Mooney nee Shaw #3
Pedigree

John T Blanks, son of Thomas Blanks and Eliza White, was born circa 1852 in St Albans, Hertfordshire.8

John T Blanks was given a bible on 1 August 1874 by his sister Emily. It is inscribed at the front:

John Blanks from his loving sister Emily August 1874

Inscribed later:

William John Blanks Christened August 26/94. Eleanor Grace Blanks, G Pilers (?) St Albans

There are various scribblings at the back in a childs hand.9,10,11

John T Blanks married Sarah Ann Parker, daughter of John Robert Parker and Ellen Kett, circa February 1889.2,12

John T Blanks was a Butler.2,3

Census

YearPlaceEntry
1861Holywell HillHe was listed as the son of Thomas Blanks in the 1861 census at the Holywell Hill. The family was listed as:

Thomas Blanks, Head, Widower, M, 45, Hotel Keeper, Essex, Springfield
Walter R Blanks, Son, -, M, 12, -, -, Southminster
Eliza W Blanks, Daur, -, F, 10, -, Herts, St Albans
John Blanks, Son, -, M, 8, -, Herts, St Albans
Emily E Blanks, Daur, -, F, 6, -, Herts, St Albans
William Watkins, Visitor, -, M, 11, -, Middlesex, City of London13
187119 Rutland Place, MaryleboneJohn T Blanks appeared in the 1871 census at 19 Rutland Place, Marylebone. He was enumerated as a footman in the houshold of Marian Noble at the age of nineteen. He was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire.8
1881St PancrasJohn T Blanks appeared in the 1881 census at St Pancras. He is recorded as a butler in the household of Thomas P Marten. His age is difficult to decipher but it could be 50 years.5
1891St PancrasHe was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at St Pancras. The family was listed as:

John T Blanks, Head, M, M, 40, Butler, Herts, St Albans
Sarah A Blanks, Wife, M, F, 30, -, London, St Pancras
Edith Blanks, daur, -, F, 3, -, Herts, St Albans
William J Blanks, Son, -, M, 1 mo, -, London, St Pancras14

Family

Sarah Ann Parker b. 31 Aug 1861, d. c Feb 1947
Children

Citations

  1. [S67] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, Thomas White and descendants - tree, about 1850 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP27).
  2. [S63] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, John Robert Parker and descendants - tree, about 1990 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP36).
  3. [S128] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, Ruth Shaw - extracts from various records, about 1995 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP37).
  4. [S133] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, John William Blanks and descendants - tree, about 1985 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP37A).
  5. [S715] 1881 national census for England & Wales (Ancestry.com, printout) RG11/1430/11,f.91,p.2 (My ref: tm0431).
  6. [S716] 1871 national census for England & Wales (Ancestry.com, printout) RG10/157/8,f.78,p.39 (My ref: tm0432).
  7. [S717] 1891 national census for England & Wales (Ancestry.com, printout) (My ref: tm0433).
  8. [S716] 1871 national census for England & Wales (Ancestry.com, printout) RG10/157/8, f.78,p.39 (My ref: tm0432).
  9. [S132] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, John Blanks - note, about 1985 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP01d).
  10. [S139] John Blanks, bible, (Ruth Shaw, Letchworth, original), 1 August 1874. (My ref: tm0009).
  11. [S282] William John Blanks, bible, (Diana Mooney, Potton, thought to have original), 1 August 1874. (My ref: tm0083).
  12. [S1344] Online index to marriages for London (FreeBMD, www.freebmd.uk) accessed on 17 June 2020 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, printout). (My ref: tm1016).
  13. [S718] 1861 national census for England & Wales (Ancestry.com, printout) RG9/830,f.12,p.19 (My ref: tm0434).
  14. [S717] 1891 national census for England & Wales (Ancestry.com, printout) RG12/118/26,f.190,p.3 (My ref: tm0433).

Sarah Ann Parker1

Female, #187, b. 31 August 1861, d. circa February 1947
Last Edited17 Jun 2020
FatherJohn Robert Parker2 b. c 1828, d. 10 Sep 1872
MotherEllen Kett2 b. c 1836, d. Aug 1873
ChartsDiana Ruth Mooney nee Shaw #3
Pedigree

Sarah Ann Parker was born on 31 August 1861 at Pancras.1,3

Sarah Ann Parker lived with John Robert Parker and Ellen Kett in Pest, Hungary.4

When she was only 12 years old, she and her sister travelled back from Budapest on their own with all their belongings in a wooden chest.4,5

Sarah Ann Parker was described as 4 feet 6 inches tall.4

Sarah Ann Parker married John T Blanks, son of Thomas Blanks and Eliza White, circa February 1889.1,6 Sarah Ann Parker was known as Little Gran.4

Sarah Ann Parker died circa February 1947 at 15 Cashio Lane, Letchworth.2,7 She was buried at St Albans.5

Census

YearPlaceEntry
1881Alma RoadSarah Ann was listed as the niece of George Copper in the 1881 census at Alma Road. The household was enumerated as:

George Copper, Husband, Married, M, 54, Contractor, Nantwich, Cheshire
Sarah Copper, Wife, Married, F52, Houseworker, Wymondham, Norfolk
Ellen Parker, Niece, Unmarried, F, 21, Houseworker, London
Sarah Parker, Niece, Unmarried, F, 20 Houseworker, London
Elizabeth Foster, Visitor, Married, F, 36, -, Wymondham, Norfolk
Charles Foster, Boarder, Unmarried, M, 4, Scholar, Watford, Herts8
1891St PancrasShe was listed as the wife of John T Blanks in the 1891 census at St Pancras. The family was listed as:

John T Blanks, Head, M, M, 40, Butler, Herts, St Albans
Sarah A Blanks, Wife, M, F, 30, -, London, St Pancras
Edith Blanks, daur, -, F, 3, -, Herts, St Albans
William J Blanks, Son, -, M, 1 mo, -, London, St Pancras9

Family

John T Blanks b. c 1852
Children

Citations

  1. [S63] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, John Robert Parker and descendants - tree, about 1990 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP36).
  2. [S58] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, Parker family notes, about 1990 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP01b).
  3. [S1105] Online index to births for Pancras (FreeBMD, www.freebmd.org.uk) accessed on 27 May2009 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, printout). (My ref: tm0807).
  4. [S137] Information supplied by Diana Mooney on various dates (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, notes). (My ref: tm0007).
  5. [S147] Information supplied by Ernest Frederick Shaw on 6 May 1994 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, notes). (My ref: tm0026).
  6. [S1344] Online index to marriages for London (FreeBMD, www.freebmd.uk) accessed on 17 June 2020 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, printout). (My ref: tm1016).
  7. [S1063] Online index to deaths for Luton (FreeBMD, www.freebmd.org.uk) accessed on 11 Mar 2011 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, printout). (My ref: tm0767).
  8. [S715] 1881 national census for England & Wales (Ancestry.com, printout) RG11/1431/3,f.94,p.45 (My ref: tm0431).
  9. [S717] 1891 national census for England & Wales (Ancestry.com, printout) RG12/118/26,f.190,p.3 (My ref: tm0433).

Edith Blanks1

Female, #188, b. circa 1888
Last Edited26 Feb 2009
FatherJohn T Blanks1 b. c 1852
MotherSarah Ann Parker1 b. 31 Aug 1861, d. c Feb 1947
Pedigree

Edith Blanks, daughter of John T Blanks and Sarah Ann Parker, was born circa 1888 in St Albans, Hertfordshire.2,3 Edith Blanks was also known as Edie.4

Edith Blanks was ill with something wrong with her hip as a child (probably TB according to Di Mooney) and had an artificial leg.4

Edith Blanks married Daniel William Parfitt.1

Census

YearPlaceEntry
1891St PancrasShe was listed as the daughter of John T Blanks in the 1891 census at St Pancras. The family was listed as:

John T Blanks, Head, M, M, 40, Butler, Herts, St Albans
Sarah A Blanks, Wife, M, F, 30, -, London, St Pancras
Edith Blanks, daur, -, F, 3, -, Herts, St Albans
William J Blanks, Son, -, M, 1 mo, -, London, St Pancras3

Family

Daniel William Parfitt
Child

Citations

  1. [S63] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, John Robert Parker and descendants - tree, about 1990 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP36).
  2. [S147] Information supplied by Ernest Frederick Shaw on 6 May 1994 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, notes). (My ref: tm0026).
  3. [S717] 1891 national census for England & Wales (Ancestry.com, printout) RG12/118/26,f.190,p.3 (My ref: tm0433).
  4. [S137] Information supplied by Diana Mooney on various dates (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, notes). (My ref: tm0007).

William Parfitt1

Male, #190, b. 9 June
Last Edited26 Feb 2009
FatherDaniel William Parfitt1
MotherEdith Blanks1 b. c 1888
Pedigree

William Parfitt was born on 9 June.1

William Parfitt married Madge Hughes.1

Family

Madge Hughes
Child
  • Wyndham Parfitt1

Citations

  1. [S63] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, John Robert Parker and descendants - tree, about 1990 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP36).

William J Blanks1,2

Male, #193, b. circa March 1891
Last Edited16 Jun 2022
FatherJohn T Blanks1 b. c 1852
MotherSarah Ann Parker1 b. 31 Aug 1861, d. c Feb 1947
Pedigree

William J Blanks, son of John T Blanks and Sarah Ann Parker, was born circa March 1891 at St Pancras, London.2

William J Blanks married Florrie Chandler circa August 1917.1

Census

YearPlaceEntry
1891St PancrasHe was listed as the son of John T Blanks in the 1891 census at St Pancras. The family was listed as:

John T Blanks, Head, M, M, 40, Butler, Herts, St Albans
Sarah A Blanks, Wife, M, F, 30, -, London, St Pancras
Edith Blanks, daur, -, F, 3, -, Herts, St Albans
William J Blanks, Son, -, M, 1 mo, -, London, St Pancras2

Family

Florrie Chandler
Children

Citations

  1. [S63] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, John Robert Parker and descendants - tree, about 1990 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP36).
  2. [S717] 1891 national census for England & Wales (Ancestry.com, printout) RG12/118/26,f.190,p.3 (My ref: tm0433).

Douglas W Blanks1,2

Male, #198, b. circa November 1921
Last Edited16 Jun 2022
FatherWilliam J Blanks1 b. c Mar 1891
MotherFlorrie Chandler1
Pedigree

Douglas W Blanks was born circa November 1921 at Luton.2

Douglas W Blanks lived in Eaton Bray.3

Douglas W Blanks was a Factory owner.3 He owned a factory in Leighton Buzzard near a large company called Boss.3

Douglas W Blanks died suddenly of a heart attack.3

Citations

  1. [S63] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, John Robert Parker and descendants - tree, about 1990 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP36).
  2. [S1402] T Mooney, Bellham - research notes, (notes, unknown location, 16 June 2022). (Tony Mooney, research notes). (My ref. tm1071).
  3. [S147] Information supplied by Ernest Frederick Shaw on 6 May 1994 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, notes). (My ref: tm0026).

Betty Blanks1

Female, #199, b. circa August 1929, d. 19 July 2021
Last Edited16 Jun 2022
FatherWilliam J Blanks1 b. c Mar 1891
MotherFlorrie Chandler1
Pedigree

Betty Blanks was born circa August 1929 at Luton.2

Betty Blanks married Henry Bellham circa November 1953 at Luton.1,2

Betty Blanks died on 19 July 2021.2

Family

Henry Bellham
Children
  • Claire Bellham1
  • Sandra Jane Bellham1 b. c Nov 1966

Citations

  1. [S63] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, John Robert Parker and descendants - tree, about 1990 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP36).
  2. [S1402] T Mooney, Bellham - research notes, (notes, unknown location, 16 June 2022). (Tony Mooney, research notes). (My ref. tm1071).

Thomas Blanks1

Male, #210
Last Edited6 Mar 2009
ChartsDiana Ruth Mooney nee Shaw #3
Pedigree

Thomas Blanks married Eliza White, daughter of Thomas White and Susanah Appleton, in 1837, at Rochford.1

Dora Prisk remembered that he may have kept the White Hart at St Albans.2

Census

YearPlaceEntry
1861Holywell HillHe was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at the Holywell Hill. The family was listed as:

Thomas Blanks, Head, Widower, M, 45, Hotel Keeper, Essex, Springfield
Walter R Blanks, Son, -, M, 12, -, -, Southminster
Eliza W Blanks, Daur, -, F, 10, -, Herts, St Albans
John Blanks, Son, -, M, 8, -, Herts, St Albans
Emily E Blanks, Daur, -, F, 6, -, Herts, St Albans
William Watkins, Visitor, -, M, 11, -, Middlesex, City of London3

Family

Eliza White b. 11 Mar 1817, d. b Apr 1861
Children

Citations

  1. [S67] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, Thomas White and descendants - tree, about 1850 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP27).
  2. [S125] Private papers of Ruth Shaw, Dora Prisk - letter, 22 January 1985 (Tony Mooney, Moggerhanger, Bedford, photocopy). (My ref. tm0001.RPP23).
  3. [S718] 1861 national census for England & Wales (Ancestry.com, printout) RG9/830,f.12,p.19 (My ref: tm0434).