Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameReverend Keelinge Addison DEAKIN
, G Grandfather
, G GrandfatherBirth7 Sep 1845, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Baptism2 Oct 1845, St. John’s, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
Death4 Apr 1918, Northfield, Worcestershire, England
Burial9 Apr 1918, St Michael’s, Cofton Hackett, Worcestershire, England
OccupationVicar
EducationM.A. St. John’s College, Oxford
ReligionAnglican
FatherJohn Bickerton DEAKIN (1812-1879)
MotherElizabeth Sarah HOMER (1821-1920)
Spouses
1Annie Gibson Henry HOWKINS, G Grandmother
, G GrandmotherBirth30 Jul 1845, Harbury, Warwickshire, England
Baptism5 Aug 1846, Harbury, Warwickshire, England
Death25 Apr 1932, Northfield, Worcestereshire, England
Burial28 Apr 1932, St Michael’s, Cofton Hackett, Worcestershire, England
OccupationVicar’s Wife
FatherTheophilus HOWKINS (1801-1882)
MotherMarian GIBSON (1811-1893)
Marriage16 Apr 1873, Newton Abbot, Devon, England
ChildrenMary Howkins Homer (1875-1937)
Ethel Marguerite (1876-1956)
John Keelinge (1877-1917)
Elizabeth Katherine (1879-1954)
Robert Charles (1881-1949)
Dorothy Emily (1886-1965)
Margaret Patience (1888-1966)
Notes for Reverend Keelinge Addison DEAKIN
Keelinge and Annie Deakin Timeline
July 12, 1831
Annie’s parents Theophilus Howkins and Marian Gibson are married at West Norwood, Surrey. Theophilus, age 30 is a banker. Annie, age 20 was born at sea and spent her first few years in Calcutta, India. Her father was a tailor based in Calcutta and with an office and home in London, England.
April 20, 1843
Keelinge’s parents are married at Pedmore, Worcestershire. His father John Bickerton Deakin, age 29 is an attorney. His mother Elizabeth Sarah Homer turned 22 that day and was the daughter of an attorney.
July 30, 1845
Annie Gibson Henry Howkins is born in Harbury, Warwickshire. She has 5 older brothers one of whom died as an infant and 3 older sisters. Another sister will be born in 2 years.
September 7, 1845
Keelinge Addison Deakin is born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. He is the second child and second son. He will have 6 younger brothers, two of whom die in infancy and 5 younger sisters.
March 30, 1851 Census of England
Keelinge, age 5 is living with his parents and siblings Bickerton age 6, Elizabeth age 4, Robert, age 2 and Mary age 1 in Wolverhampton. They have a cook, a housemaid and 2 nursemaids.
Annie, age 5 is living with her parents (the father is away), and siblings Edward age 17, Marian age 13, Amy age 10, Ada age 8, Augustus age 7 and Emily age 3 on a large rural property near Hordle, Hampshire. They have a housekeeper, cook, housemaid, coach man, governess, school room maid and a nursery maid.
April 7, 1861 Census of England
Keelinge age 15 and his older brother Bickerton age 16 are at a boarding schooling Worcester.
Annie is living with her parents and younger siblings in France, probably Boulogne.
1865 to 1871
Keelinge is a student at St. John’s College, Oxford. He obtains his Bachelor of Arts in 1870 and a Masters of Arts in 1871. He participates in a number of sports including track, rowing, archery and possibly others. He represented Oxford in 1869 and 1870 in a 3 mile race. A number of his trophies including a silver cup and several pewter beer mugs are still in possession of his descendants.
March 5, 1871
Keelinge is ordained in Worcester, Worcestershire becoming Reverend K. A. Deakin.
April 2, 1871 Census of England
Keelinge, age 25 is the Curate of Bedworth and living in Bedworth, Warwickshire. Also at this address is Rev. Carrington and a housekeeper.
Annie age 25 is living with her parents, younger sister Emily and 2 nephews ages 2 and 1, in Newton Abbot, Devonshire. They have 3 servants.
April 16, 1873
Keelinge and Annie are married at Newton Abbot, Devonshire. Both are 27 years old.
1873 to 1880
Keelinge is the Curate of Almondsbury, Gloucestershire.
February 27, 1875
Daughter Mary Howkins Homer Deakin is born in Almondsbury.
July 31, 1876
Daughter Ethel Marguerite Deakin is born in Almondsbury.
October 13 1877
Son John (Jack) Keelinge Deakin is born in Almondsbury.
March 12, 1879
Daughter Elizabeth Katherine Deakin is born in Almondsbury.
September 29 1879
Keelinge’s father John Bickerton Deakin dies age 67 at Tettenhall, Staffordshire.
December 9, 1880
Keelinge becomes the Perpetual Curate of Cofton-Hackett and is later referred to as the Vicar. He and his family must have lived in nearby Northfield until their house was built.
April 3, 1881 Census of England
Keelinge and Annie Deakin both age 35 and their children Mary age 6, Ethel, age 4, John age 3, and Elizabeth age 2 are living at Much Marcle, Hereford. They have a domestic servant, a nurse and an under nurse.
Were they on a holiday?
May 28, 1881
Son Robert Charles Deakin is born in Northfield, Worcestershire.
1882
The Vicarage is completed in Cofton-Hackett and is now occupied by the family. At least some of the funds for the house are provided by Keelinge’s mother Elizabeth Sarah Deakin. The church of St. Michael and All Angels’ was built in 1330 as a chapel. It had been annexed to Northfield. Keelinge was the first Vicar.
October 17, 1882
Annie’s father Theophilus Howkins dies age 80 at Teignmouth, Devonshire.
February 8, 1886
Daughter Dorothy Emily Deakin is born in Cofton-Hackett, Worcestershire.
February 2, 1888
Daughter Margaret Patience Deakin is born in Cofton-Hackett, Worcestershire.
October 2, 1888
The Barnt Green Cricket Club is formed at the Lickey Grange. [Barnt Green is about a half mile from the Vicarage.] The initial meeting was held at the Vicarage at Keelinge’s initiative. He is elected the Captain of the first XI. A cricket grounds and pavilion are constructed. The cricket club was still in existence in 2007.
April 5, 1891 Census of England
Annie and Keelinge Deakin are living at the Vicarage in Cofton Hackett with their 5 daughters, Mary age 16, Ethel age 14, Elizabeth age 12, Dorothy age 5 and Margaret age 3. There is a governess and 2 servants. The boys John age 13 and Robert age 10 are attending a boarding school in Battersea, London.
April 26, 1893
Annie’s mother Marian Gibson (nee Gibson) dies age 82 at Sevenoaks, Kent.
March 31, 1901 Census of England
Keelinge and Annie continue to live at the Vicarage at Cofton Hackett. Their children Mary age 26, Ethel age 24 a governess, Elizabeth age 22 a governess and Robert age 19 a clerk reside with them. They have 1 servant. Their 2 youngest daughters Dorothy age 15 and Margaret age 13 are boarding at a school for young ladies in Emsworth, Hampshire. I’m not sure where John age 23 is residing.
June 14, 1904
Son Robert immigrates to Canada. He intends to farm in the Neepawa district in Manitoba.
November 9, 1907
Son John (Jack) Deakin arrives in Cape, South Africa. His occupation is listed as civil servant. It is possible he emigrated at an earlier date and was returning. He completed his schooling in 1895 and I can find no records of him between those 2 dates. He enlisted in the South African Constabulary.
July 1910
Son Robert enters the United States. He must be heading to England for a visit.
December 3, 1910
Son Robert returns to Canada. This time he is listed as a cashier.
April 2, 1911 England Census
Keelinge and Annie, both age 65 still reside at the Vicarage. Daughter Mary, age 36 lives with them. They have one servant.
Daughter Ethel age 34 is a governess on a huge estate Nettlecombe Court, Williton, Somersetshire.
Dorothy is a nursery governess for a family in Rugeley, Staffordshire.
Margaret age 23 is a music teacher at a girls school in Dursley, Gloucestershire.
John is in Africa and
Robert is in Canada.
I haven’t placed Elizabeth.
April 20, 1912
Daughter Margaret emigrates to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada where her brother Robert resides. She becomes a stenographer.
August 4, 1914
Great Britain declares war on Germany, entering World War I. Soon son John (Jack) Deakin will enlist with the 1st South African Infantry. Later son Robert Deakin will enlist in the Canadian Army.
June 12, 1916
Daughter Margaret Deakin returns to England. She would enlist with the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (later the Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps) and serve in Canadian Army Headquarters at St. Omer, France.
September 20, 1917
Son John (Jack) Keelinge Deakin is killed in action near Ypres, Belgium. He has no known grave and his memorial is recorded on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. There is also a mounted cross at his father’s church erected in his memory. He served in the German South West Africa campaign, the German East Africa campaign then his unit was sent to Europe.
October 30, 1917
The Benefice of Cotton Hackett, Vicar is advertised. Keelinge would have retired and the position of Vicar was now available. He may have retired a year earlier. Keelinge, Annie and oldest daughter Mary move to Northfield.
April 4, 1918
Reverend Keelinge Deakin dies age 72 at Northfield, Worcestershire. He is survived by his wife and 6 of their 7 children. Besides being a Vicar and involved with sports, he kept a journal of his birdwatching and was interested in biology. He is buried in the Cofton churchyard.
February 20 1920
Keelinge’s mother Elizabeth Sarah Deakin (nee Homer) dies age 98 at Tettenhall, Staffordshire.
May 5, 1920
Daughter Margaret returns to Winnipeg where son Robert resides. Margaret will marry a year later.
November 6, 1920
Daughter Ethel Deakin immigrates to Africa, originally to South Africa. She spent some years in Kenya and was a stenographer. She returned to visit her mother in 1927. She moved permanently to England before 1939, probably 1936.
April 23, 1932
Annie Gibson Henry Deakin (nee Howkins) dies at Northfield. She is buried next to her husband in the churchyard at St. Michaels. She is survived by 6 of her 7 children and 6 grandchildren, 1 in England and 5 in Canada.
May 22, 1937
Oldest daughter Mary Deakin dies age 62 and she is buried next to her parents.
June 3, 1949
Son Robert Deakin dies age 68 at Vancouver, Canada. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
February 4, 1954
Daughter Elizabeth Katherine Niven dies age 74 at Dodford, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. She is survived by her son.
November 1, 1956
Daughter Ethel Deakin age 80 dies in Bideford, Devon.
October 5, 1965
Daughter Dorothy Deakin dies age 79 at Bideford, Devon. Dorothy spent some time in Canada and may have lived in Kenya as well.
April 18, 1966
Youngest daughter Margaret Simmonds dies age 78 at Keatley, Saskatchewan, Canada. She had lived with her husband on their farm for over 40 years. She was survived by her 4 children and 10 grandchildren.
end of timeline
From Pedigree of the Deakin Family, October 1859
[With details of later family members added afterwards]
In the possession of Alice Gertrude Deakin (1862 to 1946) to her grand nephew Arthur Keelinge Deakin (1917 to 1944) to his father Guy Barton Deakin (1882 to 1973) to his daughter Isabella Vera Deakin (1913 to 2005) to David Cooper.
Keelinge Addison Deakin
Born 7th September 1845
Baptized at St. John’s, Wolverhampton
M.A. St. John’s College, Oxford
Married 16 April 1873 at Highweek, South Devon to Annie Gibson Henry Howkins daughter of Theophilus Howkins of Newton Abbott
He died Northfield 4 April and has issue.
Birth listed in the 1845 December index as Keelinge Addison Deakin at Wolverhampton volume XVII page 347
Staffordshire Select Births and Baptisms
Keelinge Addison Deakin, born September 7 1845, baptism October 2 1845, St. John, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, father John Bickerton Deakin, mother Elizabeth Sarah Deakin
In the 1851 census Ecclesiastical parish of St John, Civil parish Wolverhampton at 9? George Street.
Jno. Bickerton Deakin, head, married, age 38, Attorney at Law, born Bromsgrove Worcester.
Wife Sarah Elizabeth Deakin age 29, ?????, Worcester.
Son Bickerton H. Deakin age 6, scholar at home, born Wolverhampton.
Son Keeling A. Deakin age 5, scholar at home, born Wolverhampton.
Daughter Eliz Homer Deakin age 4, born Wolverhampton.
Son Rt. Hy. Deakin age 2, born Wolverhampton.
Daughter Marcy Lucy Deakin age 1 born Wolverhampton.
4 servants including 1 cook, 1 housemaid 2 nurses.
In 1861 census
Keeling A Deakin, age 15, born at Wolverhampton living at Henwick House, Worcester.
Also a student was his brother Bickerton H. Deakin age 16, scholar born at Wolverhampton.
The head was Alfred Phillips, Doctor of Divinity, clergyman, without care of souls, schoolmaster.
Modern Athletics 1868
St. John’s College, Oxford sports took place on November 11 and 12. ... K. A. Deakin sustained his reputation as a stayer, by winning both the mile and two miles.
The London Society volume 15 1869
The Three Miles, the long race! ... The only man of the six competitors who had appeared before was J.H. Morgan, of Trinity, Oxford, ... The other Oxford competitors to the post were K.A. Deakin of St. John’s, and E. Ashmead Bartlett of St. Mary’s Hall. The Cambridge men were T.T. Paine and L.R. Whigham, both of Trinity, and G. Henderson, of Pembroke. The three miles at the two Universities were run in exactly the same time, 15 min. 58 sec.; [Morgan won]
The Field Quarterly Magazine and Review. 1870
The Exeter College Oxford, meeting was held last year on November 19 and 20. ... Ten appeared at the post for the three miles strangers’ race, viz.: K. A. Deakin, St. John’s Oxford; H. C. Riches, London A. C.; R.H. Benson, Baliol, Oxford; F. Richardson S. Essex A.C. ; R. M. Heanley, Queen’s Oxford; E.B. Cope, Trinity, Oxford; L.P. Muirhead, Sidney Sussex, Cambridge; A. Hardy, Uxbridge; S. Le Blanc-Smith, University; and E. Ashmead-Bartlett, Christ Church. Richardson and Hardy lead for a couple of miles and then retired, Deakin having meanwhile been most prominent at the head of the ruck. In the last mile Benson and Riches left the others far behind, the Oxonian trying his utmost to cut the Londoner down. At a mile and two-thirds the former thought he had completed the distance, and when leading stopped momentarily. Entering the run in, Riches was only five yards in front, and a most plucky race ensued to the tape., which Riches breasted by two yards, Deakin a poor third. The winners times were one mile, 5 min. 16 sec.; two miles, 10 min. 48 sec.; three miles 16 min. 2 sec.
In the 1871 census living at Market Street, Bedworth, Warwickshire1880
Keelinge Addison Deakin, unmarried, age 25, Curate of Bedworth, born Wolverhampton.
Also at the same address is Reverend Alfred Henry Carrington, head, unmarried, age 24, Curate of Bedworth, born Cheltenham Gloucestershire, and a housekeeper.
From the Ecclesiastical Gazette March 1871
Ordinations
On Sunday, March 5, by the Bishop of Worcester, in the Cathedral Church of Worcester
Deacons: Keelinge Addison Deakin, B.A. St John’s College Oxford
[Thus for a while he was Deacon Deakin]
Kelly’s Directory 1872 Warwickshire
Keelinge A. Deakin, Master of Arts, Bedworth, Nuneaton
In the April to June 1873 marriage index, Keelinge Addison Deakin and Annie Gibson H. Howkins, Newton Abbot, Devon, volume 5b, page 239.
Rules of the St. John’s Archery Club Oxford 1873
Honorary Members
... Rev. K. A. Deakin, B.A. ...
[The club had a limit of 16 ordinary members] [Deakin is also listed as an honorary member in the 1880 edition]
In the 1874 Crockford’s Clerical Directory.
Keelinge Addison Deakin, Bedworth Nuneaton. - St John’s Coll. Ox. 1870; Deacon 1871, Priest 1872 by Bp. Worc. Curate of Bedworth, Dio. Worc. 1871.
Bristol Mercury and Daily Post, January 14 1880
Presentation
On Monday evening, there was a large gathering in the schoolroom of Almondsbury on the occasion of the presentation of a testimonial to the Rev. K. A. Deakin, who, having nearly seven years held the curacy there, has recently resigned it.
Mr. Daniel Sykes, in the absence of Mr. Sholto Vere Hare, was asked to make the presentation, and in the course of his remarks mentioned how glad a day it would be when Mr. Hare returned to Knole-park. He also referred to the grief the parish felt for the loss of their much beloved vicar, Mr. Murray Browne, and mentioned the kind and lively interest Mrs. Murray Browne had taken in the the testimonial he was about to present. He added that foe him to enumerate Mr. Deakin’s high qualities to those assembled would be superfluous, as most of them had known him for more years than he had; but he would just say what an interest Mr. Deakin had always shown in everything that was for the good of the parish, and he would then read the address on the testimonial to them, and present it with every good wish to Mr. Deakin.
The testimonial, which consisted of the following address, handsomely framed, with the names of the subscribers attached, was then presented, with a purse containing 65 pounds [using various interest sources this would be about $12 700 Canadian dollars in 2019.]
To the Reverend Keelinge Addison Deakin, M. A., Almondsbury, Gloucestershire
Reverend Sir – We, the undersigned parishioners of Almondsbury and a few other friends, members of the Knole-park Cricket Club, whilst regretting that you are resigning the curacy of this parish, which you have held for a period of nearly seven years, and consequently the treasurership of the Knole-park Cricket Club are desirous of presenting you with a token of our appreciation of your sterling high character, and of the affectionate regard and esteem which we all entertain towards you. We therefore beg your acceptance of the accompanying purse, containing the sum of 65 pounds, and tender you our best wishes, with the hope that every blessing may attend you and yours in your future career.
Mr. Deakin acknowledged the gift as giving him the greatest pleasure to receive, and said the years he had been among them had been very happy ones to him. He hoped to be with them occasionally again, and should prize the testimonial very much.
The testimonial was illuminated and framed by Mr. Bennet, 12 John-street, Bristol. It gave universal satisfaction.
end of article
The Times, December 9, 1880, London
Ecclesiastical Appointments
Rev. Keelinge Addison Deakin, M.A., curate of Almondsbury, perpetual curate of Cofton Hackett - patron, Mrs. Deakin.
In the 1881 census
Keeling A. Deakin, age 35, born at Wolverhampton as M.A. Perpetual Curate Of Cofton Hackett living at “The cottage”, Much Marcle, Hereford, England.
His wife is Annie G. H. Deakin age 35, born at Harbury, Warwick.
The children are Mary H. H. Deakin, age 6 born at Almondsbury, Glos.,
Ethel M., age 4 born at Almondsbury, Glos.,
John K., age 3 born at Almondsbury, Glos. and
Elizabeth K. age 2, born at Almondsbury, Glos..
They have 3 servants including a domestic servant a nurse and an under nurse.
The Guardian, January 28, 1891, London
Vicar, small, healthy parish (Worcestershire), would be glad to take TWO BOYS, 8 - 10, to educate. Rev. K. Deakin, Cofton Parsonage, Alvechurch.
Oxford University Alumni 1500 - 1886
Keelinge Addison Deakin, second son of John Bickerton Deakin, of Wolverhampton, county Stafford, arm. St. John’s College, matriculated 23 March 1865, aged 19; Bachelor of Arts 1870, Master of Arts 1871, Permanent Curate of Cofton Hackett, county Worcestershire, 1880
[I don’t know what the abbreviation arm. means. In many cases the father’s name is followed gent and in several others arm.. Could it refer to the fact the father had a coat of arms? Which he did.]
In the 1891 census he is living at the Vicarage, Coston Hackett, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Head Keelinge A. Deakin, age 45, Clergy, Vicar of Cofton Hackett, born Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.
Wife Annie G.H. Deakin, age 45, born Warwick, Warwickshire
Daughter Mary H.H. Deakin, age 16, born Almondsbury, Gloucestershire.
Daughter Ethel M. Deakin, age 14, born Almondsbury, Gloucestershire.
Daughter Elizabeth K. Deakin, age 12, born Almondsbury, Gloucestershire.
Daughter Dorothy Emily Deakin, age 5, born Cofton Hackett.
Daughter Margaret P. Deakin, age 3, born Coston Hackett.
Also is a governess and 2 servants.
The next homes are Kendal End (St. Michaels Schools), Kendal End, Kendal End Farm and the Warren.
Kelly’s Directory 1896 Worcestershire
Reverend Keelinge Addison Deakin, Master of Arts, Vicarage, Coston Hackett, Alvechurch
Listed in the Clergy List of 1896 as M.A. Oxford 1871, Vicar 1880, Cofton Hackett, Birmingham
UK Clergy List 1897
Keelinge Addison Deakin, Master of Arts, St. John’s College, Oxford, deacon and priest 1871 (Worcestershire); curate of Bedford, Warwickshire 1871-1878; Almondsbury, Gloucestershire 1873 - 1880; Much Marcle with Yatton, Herefordshire 1880, vicar from 1880 of Cofton Hackett, Alvechurch, Worcestershire
From the Crockford Clerical Directory 1898
Parish - Cofton-Hackett
Post Town - Redditch
Diocese - Worcester
Patron - Mrs. Deakin [presumably, Rev Deakin’s mother Elizabeth Deakin]
Incumbent - K.A. Deakin 1880
Gross Income - 250
Net Income - 180
Acres in Parish - 1261
Church Accommodation - 100
Population - 188
In the 1901 census living at Cofton Vicarage
Keelinge A. Deakin age 55, clerk in Holy Orders, born at Wolverhampton Staffordshire.
Also wife Annie Gibson Henry Deakin, age 55, born at Harbury Warwick.
Children Mary Howkins Homer Deakin, age 26, born at Almondsbury, Glos.,
Ethel Marguerite Deakin, age 24, governess, born at Almondsbury, Glos.,
Elizabeth Katharine age 22, governess, born at Almondsbury, Glos., and
Robert Charles Deakin age 19, clerk, born at Northfield Worcs.
They had 1 servant.
In the 1911 census Postal address is Cofton Parsonage, Barnt Green, Worcestershire.
Keelinge Addison Deakin, head, age 65, married, Clerk in Holy Orders (Established Church), born Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.
Wife Annie Gibson Henry Deakin, age 65 married, present marriage 38 years, 7 children born, 7 still living, born Harbury, Warwickshire.
Daughter Mary Howkins Homer Deakin, age 36, single, born Almondsbury, Glos.
Servant Rebecca Francis Stanley, age 26, general servant (domestic), born Tardsbigg, Worc.
There are 12 rooms in the house including the kitchen but not including scullery, bathrooms, landing, lobby, closet, warehouse, shop or office.
London Gazette October 30, 1917.
Benefice Cofton Hackett, Vicar, Worcester, October 14, 1916, Keelinge Addison Deakin, yearly sum granted to retired incumbent 75 pounds. [most others were 50 pounds]
Listed in the April to June 1918 Death Index Keelinge A. Deakin Kings N. (district) age 72, volume 6d page 6.
The burial register for St. Michael’s, Cofton Hackett lists Keelinge Addison Deakin was buried April 9, 1918, age 72. His address is 6 Barron Road, Northfield. Signed by C H J Willon?, rector of Northfield.
National Probate Calendar
The Reverend Keelinge Addison Deakin of 6 Baron Road Northfield Birmingham died 4 April 1918 Probate Birmingham 27 June 1918 to George Reginald Deakin gentleman [his brother] Effects 2322 pounds 14 shillings 4 pence.
Reverend K. A. Deakin was the first Vicar of St Michael’s Church.
from A History of the County of Worcester: volume 3 published 1913
The church of ST. MICHAEL consists of a chancel 20 ft. by 16 ft. 6 in. with a modern organ chamber on the north side, and a nave 38 ft. 6 in. by 20 ft. 6 in. having a bell-turret at the west end. These measurements are all internal.
The building was restored in 1861 and the earliest remaining portions date from the latter half of the 14th century. The east window is of three lights, with modern tracery under a pointed head. The walling and moulded jambs are old and appear to date from the 14th century. In the modern north wall is an arch opening into the organ chamber, and to the east of it a pointed window. The south wall is old, but the two windows are modern. Between them is a pointed doorway with a moulded label and head stops, and further east is a piscina. The chancel arch is modern.
In the north wall of the nave are two square headed windows of three and two lights respectively, the tracery in each case being modern, and a low square-headed door. Externally the wall has been straightened by a facing 9 in. thick for most of its height. In the south wall are two windows similar to those opposite. A 15th-century doorway, with a moulded label and head stops, opens into an ancient porch built of wood. The west wall of the nave has been rebuilt; it has square angle buttresses and a large reconstructed 15th-century central buttress under a 16th-century bell-turret containing two bells.
The font is modern, and the pulpit and the communion rail are made up of old oak.
In the chancel is an incised alabaster slab to William Leicester and his wives Eleanor and Anne, with three effigies under canopies. William Leicester wears plate armour with scalloped tuiles and rounded sabbatons. His head rests on a tilting helm crested with a roebuck and his feet on a dog. His wives wear kennel head-dresses and from their girdles hang pomanders. Below the first wife Eleanor is a scroll, partly illegible, inscribed 'Non intres in judicium cu aiabus tuorum …,' and below William Leicester and his second wife are a boy and girl. The marginal inscription reads:—'Hic jacent corpora Wi[llel]mi Leysestur dñi de Coston hacket Elinore et Anne uxorum suarum qui quidem Wi[llel]mus obiit [blank] die [blank] anno dñi mi[llessi]mo ccccc [blank] et dicta Elionora fuit filia Edmundi (?) Worley Armig[']i et obiit 7 die mensis Januarii (?) ao dñi mi[llessi]mo cccccxiiii quorum aiab[z] p[ro]picietur deus Amen.' Above the canopies are shields, the husband bearing: quarterly (1) a fesse between three fleurs de lis, (2) a lion passant, (3) ermine a bend, (4) a bend engrailed ermine. Above the first wife is the coat: a chief with a raven impaling a chevron between three bulls' heads cabossed; and over the second: a chevron between three hunting horns.
In the nave is an alabaster tablet to William Babington, 1625, and his wife Eleanor daughter of Sir Edward Lyttelton, who died 1671; this was formerly in the chancel. There are also monuments to various members of the Jolliffe family.
The two bells are dated 1717.
The plate consists of a small paten, date probably about 1520, a cup with the hall mark of 1661, presented in 1827, a paten of 1827, and a modern flagon.
The registers before 1812 are as follows: (i) (much injured by damp) contains all entries 1550 to 1629; (ii) 1630 to 1651; (iii) 1654 to 1683, when there is a blank until 1702; (iv) 1702 to 1712; (v) 1712 to 1754; (vi) baptisms and burials 1785 to 1812; (vii) marriages 1755 to 1812.
In the churchyard is the base of an old cross.
ADVOWSON
The church of Coston Hackett was a chapel annexed to the church of Northfield (fn. 72) until 1866, when it was separated from Northfield. (fn. 73) It is now a vicarage in the gift of Mrs. Deakin.
From Rambles and Researches among Worcestershire churches ... George K. Stanton 1884
However during the incumbency of the late rector of Northfield the Rev Henry Clarke an Order in Council was made that at the death of the then incumbent the livings should be again disunited The living was purchased a few years since by the late J B Deakin Esq. of Tettenhall Wood Wolverhampton and the present vicar the Rev K A Deakin MA of St John's College Oxford his son was presented to the same by his mother at Christmas 1880 There is a recently built vicarage standing on about four and a half acres of glebe and the net value of the living amounts to about 300 per annum
end of quote from A History of the County of Worcester: volume 3
He was very involved with sports. He won several trophies at Oxford for rowing, running and archery. Many of these are still in the possession of family members. He was a double Blue at Oxford, which I understand is that he represented the university in two different sports competing against other universities. The two sports were very possibly running and rowing. He was given a watch by a cricket team in 1893 from Barnt Green (near Cofton Hackett) for his years of service.
Excerpts from “Barnt Green and its Cricket Club” by Michael A. Hastilow
Meanwhile in the contiguous parish of Cofton Hackett, there was another relevant development. The little church of St. Michael had existed for centuries but in 1880 the Reverend Keelinge A. Deakin became its first full time Vicar. His flock was not large (in 1881 the population of Cofton was only 188) and it was not long before he was turning his mind to matters other than the spiritual well being of his people.
He it was who took the initiative in the formation of the Club which, after a preliminary meeting at the Vicarage, took place at Lickey Grange on October 2nd, 1888. Rules were adopted by the 14 there present and the officers (J. Rowlands President, Reverend Deakin Captain, R. L. Impey Treasurer and C. Ashford Secretary) . . .
. . .
Contracts were placed for the levelling of a square and the erection of a pavilion and it was possible for a game to be played between the Captain’s XI and the Secretary’s XI on May 4 1889. However, for the day match v Queen’s College, Birmingham on June 12th, “The spirits of the home team were so much depressed by the loss of their pavilion, unfortunately burnt down on Monday night, that their batting was somewhat weak”. . . .
. . .
The Reverend Deakin resigned the captaincy in 1893 and was presented with a gold watch to mark his services to the Club. . . .
. . .
In March 1912, Lady Isabel borrowed the roller for use on the “village courts” but was made personally responsible for any damage and was denied use of the pony. Perhaps that was just as well because by the end of the season it was decided that the old pony should be shot and appropriately, that Reverend K.A. Deakin, still a member of the committee should make the final arrangements.
. . .
Thus ended the phase 1 in the life of the Club, which had been something of a family affair with an interest in cricket being handed down from father to sons. In some cases there were plenty of them. J Rowlands and E J. Bigwood had 5 each, ... and Reverend Deakin, . . . 2 each.
Before 1901, all runs scored were actually run, the introduction of boundaries being strongly opposed by Reverend K. A. Deakin. . . .
end of excerpts from “Barnt Green and its Cricket Club”
A noted bird watcher. In particular he kept notes on the nearby Bittell Reservoirs. His notes are kept in a Birmingham museum. [This may not be the case as a recent search did not find them.] A number of specimens he collected are a part of the R. W. Chase Collection of British Birds kept at the Birmingham Museum [also possibly incorrect]. He also was interested in botany. He had a collection of illustrated pamphlets on English Flora by Sir John Young which was bound into a book. A relative is in possession of this book.
Internet Sources
Cofton Hackett - includes photo of church
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cofton_Hackett
July 12, 1831
Annie’s parents Theophilus Howkins and Marian Gibson are married at West Norwood, Surrey. Theophilus, age 30 is a banker. Annie, age 20 was born at sea and spent her first few years in Calcutta, India. Her father was a tailor based in Calcutta and with an office and home in London, England.
April 20, 1843
Keelinge’s parents are married at Pedmore, Worcestershire. His father John Bickerton Deakin, age 29 is an attorney. His mother Elizabeth Sarah Homer turned 22 that day and was the daughter of an attorney.
July 30, 1845
Annie Gibson Henry Howkins is born in Harbury, Warwickshire. She has 5 older brothers one of whom died as an infant and 3 older sisters. Another sister will be born in 2 years.
September 7, 1845
Keelinge Addison Deakin is born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. He is the second child and second son. He will have 6 younger brothers, two of whom die in infancy and 5 younger sisters.
March 30, 1851 Census of England
Keelinge, age 5 is living with his parents and siblings Bickerton age 6, Elizabeth age 4, Robert, age 2 and Mary age 1 in Wolverhampton. They have a cook, a housemaid and 2 nursemaids.
Annie, age 5 is living with her parents (the father is away), and siblings Edward age 17, Marian age 13, Amy age 10, Ada age 8, Augustus age 7 and Emily age 3 on a large rural property near Hordle, Hampshire. They have a housekeeper, cook, housemaid, coach man, governess, school room maid and a nursery maid.
April 7, 1861 Census of England
Keelinge age 15 and his older brother Bickerton age 16 are at a boarding schooling Worcester.
Annie is living with her parents and younger siblings in France, probably Boulogne.
1865 to 1871
Keelinge is a student at St. John’s College, Oxford. He obtains his Bachelor of Arts in 1870 and a Masters of Arts in 1871. He participates in a number of sports including track, rowing, archery and possibly others. He represented Oxford in 1869 and 1870 in a 3 mile race. A number of his trophies including a silver cup and several pewter beer mugs are still in possession of his descendants.
March 5, 1871
Keelinge is ordained in Worcester, Worcestershire becoming Reverend K. A. Deakin.
April 2, 1871 Census of England
Keelinge, age 25 is the Curate of Bedworth and living in Bedworth, Warwickshire. Also at this address is Rev. Carrington and a housekeeper.
Annie age 25 is living with her parents, younger sister Emily and 2 nephews ages 2 and 1, in Newton Abbot, Devonshire. They have 3 servants.
April 16, 1873
Keelinge and Annie are married at Newton Abbot, Devonshire. Both are 27 years old.
1873 to 1880
Keelinge is the Curate of Almondsbury, Gloucestershire.
February 27, 1875
Daughter Mary Howkins Homer Deakin is born in Almondsbury.
July 31, 1876
Daughter Ethel Marguerite Deakin is born in Almondsbury.
October 13 1877
Son John (Jack) Keelinge Deakin is born in Almondsbury.
March 12, 1879
Daughter Elizabeth Katherine Deakin is born in Almondsbury.
September 29 1879
Keelinge’s father John Bickerton Deakin dies age 67 at Tettenhall, Staffordshire.
December 9, 1880
Keelinge becomes the Perpetual Curate of Cofton-Hackett and is later referred to as the Vicar. He and his family must have lived in nearby Northfield until their house was built.
April 3, 1881 Census of England
Keelinge and Annie Deakin both age 35 and their children Mary age 6, Ethel, age 4, John age 3, and Elizabeth age 2 are living at Much Marcle, Hereford. They have a domestic servant, a nurse and an under nurse.
Were they on a holiday?
May 28, 1881
Son Robert Charles Deakin is born in Northfield, Worcestershire.
1882
The Vicarage is completed in Cofton-Hackett and is now occupied by the family. At least some of the funds for the house are provided by Keelinge’s mother Elizabeth Sarah Deakin. The church of St. Michael and All Angels’ was built in 1330 as a chapel. It had been annexed to Northfield. Keelinge was the first Vicar.
October 17, 1882
Annie’s father Theophilus Howkins dies age 80 at Teignmouth, Devonshire.
February 8, 1886
Daughter Dorothy Emily Deakin is born in Cofton-Hackett, Worcestershire.
February 2, 1888
Daughter Margaret Patience Deakin is born in Cofton-Hackett, Worcestershire.
October 2, 1888
The Barnt Green Cricket Club is formed at the Lickey Grange. [Barnt Green is about a half mile from the Vicarage.] The initial meeting was held at the Vicarage at Keelinge’s initiative. He is elected the Captain of the first XI. A cricket grounds and pavilion are constructed. The cricket club was still in existence in 2007.
April 5, 1891 Census of England
Annie and Keelinge Deakin are living at the Vicarage in Cofton Hackett with their 5 daughters, Mary age 16, Ethel age 14, Elizabeth age 12, Dorothy age 5 and Margaret age 3. There is a governess and 2 servants. The boys John age 13 and Robert age 10 are attending a boarding school in Battersea, London.
April 26, 1893
Annie’s mother Marian Gibson (nee Gibson) dies age 82 at Sevenoaks, Kent.
March 31, 1901 Census of England
Keelinge and Annie continue to live at the Vicarage at Cofton Hackett. Their children Mary age 26, Ethel age 24 a governess, Elizabeth age 22 a governess and Robert age 19 a clerk reside with them. They have 1 servant. Their 2 youngest daughters Dorothy age 15 and Margaret age 13 are boarding at a school for young ladies in Emsworth, Hampshire. I’m not sure where John age 23 is residing.
June 14, 1904
Son Robert immigrates to Canada. He intends to farm in the Neepawa district in Manitoba.
November 9, 1907
Son John (Jack) Deakin arrives in Cape, South Africa. His occupation is listed as civil servant. It is possible he emigrated at an earlier date and was returning. He completed his schooling in 1895 and I can find no records of him between those 2 dates. He enlisted in the South African Constabulary.
July 1910
Son Robert enters the United States. He must be heading to England for a visit.
December 3, 1910
Son Robert returns to Canada. This time he is listed as a cashier.
April 2, 1911 England Census
Keelinge and Annie, both age 65 still reside at the Vicarage. Daughter Mary, age 36 lives with them. They have one servant.
Daughter Ethel age 34 is a governess on a huge estate Nettlecombe Court, Williton, Somersetshire.
Dorothy is a nursery governess for a family in Rugeley, Staffordshire.
Margaret age 23 is a music teacher at a girls school in Dursley, Gloucestershire.
John is in Africa and
Robert is in Canada.
I haven’t placed Elizabeth.
April 20, 1912
Daughter Margaret emigrates to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada where her brother Robert resides. She becomes a stenographer.
August 4, 1914
Great Britain declares war on Germany, entering World War I. Soon son John (Jack) Deakin will enlist with the 1st South African Infantry. Later son Robert Deakin will enlist in the Canadian Army.
June 12, 1916
Daughter Margaret Deakin returns to England. She would enlist with the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (later the Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps) and serve in Canadian Army Headquarters at St. Omer, France.
September 20, 1917
Son John (Jack) Keelinge Deakin is killed in action near Ypres, Belgium. He has no known grave and his memorial is recorded on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. There is also a mounted cross at his father’s church erected in his memory. He served in the German South West Africa campaign, the German East Africa campaign then his unit was sent to Europe.
October 30, 1917
The Benefice of Cotton Hackett, Vicar is advertised. Keelinge would have retired and the position of Vicar was now available. He may have retired a year earlier. Keelinge, Annie and oldest daughter Mary move to Northfield.
April 4, 1918
Reverend Keelinge Deakin dies age 72 at Northfield, Worcestershire. He is survived by his wife and 6 of their 7 children. Besides being a Vicar and involved with sports, he kept a journal of his birdwatching and was interested in biology. He is buried in the Cofton churchyard.
February 20 1920
Keelinge’s mother Elizabeth Sarah Deakin (nee Homer) dies age 98 at Tettenhall, Staffordshire.
May 5, 1920
Daughter Margaret returns to Winnipeg where son Robert resides. Margaret will marry a year later.
November 6, 1920
Daughter Ethel Deakin immigrates to Africa, originally to South Africa. She spent some years in Kenya and was a stenographer. She returned to visit her mother in 1927. She moved permanently to England before 1939, probably 1936.
April 23, 1932
Annie Gibson Henry Deakin (nee Howkins) dies at Northfield. She is buried next to her husband in the churchyard at St. Michaels. She is survived by 6 of her 7 children and 6 grandchildren, 1 in England and 5 in Canada.
May 22, 1937
Oldest daughter Mary Deakin dies age 62 and she is buried next to her parents.
June 3, 1949
Son Robert Deakin dies age 68 at Vancouver, Canada. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
February 4, 1954
Daughter Elizabeth Katherine Niven dies age 74 at Dodford, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. She is survived by her son.
November 1, 1956
Daughter Ethel Deakin age 80 dies in Bideford, Devon.
October 5, 1965
Daughter Dorothy Deakin dies age 79 at Bideford, Devon. Dorothy spent some time in Canada and may have lived in Kenya as well.
April 18, 1966
Youngest daughter Margaret Simmonds dies age 78 at Keatley, Saskatchewan, Canada. She had lived with her husband on their farm for over 40 years. She was survived by her 4 children and 10 grandchildren.
end of timeline
From Pedigree of the Deakin Family, October 1859
[With details of later family members added afterwards]
In the possession of Alice Gertrude Deakin (1862 to 1946) to her grand nephew Arthur Keelinge Deakin (1917 to 1944) to his father Guy Barton Deakin (1882 to 1973) to his daughter Isabella Vera Deakin (1913 to 2005) to David Cooper.
Keelinge Addison Deakin
Born 7th September 1845
Baptized at St. John’s, Wolverhampton
M.A. St. John’s College, Oxford
Married 16 April 1873 at Highweek, South Devon to Annie Gibson Henry Howkins daughter of Theophilus Howkins of Newton Abbott
He died Northfield 4 April and has issue.
Birth listed in the 1845 December index as Keelinge Addison Deakin at Wolverhampton volume XVII page 347
Staffordshire Select Births and Baptisms
Keelinge Addison Deakin, born September 7 1845, baptism October 2 1845, St. John, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, father John Bickerton Deakin, mother Elizabeth Sarah Deakin
In the 1851 census Ecclesiastical parish of St John, Civil parish Wolverhampton at 9? George Street.
Jno. Bickerton Deakin, head, married, age 38, Attorney at Law, born Bromsgrove Worcester.
Wife Sarah Elizabeth Deakin age 29, ?????, Worcester.
Son Bickerton H. Deakin age 6, scholar at home, born Wolverhampton.
Son Keeling A. Deakin age 5, scholar at home, born Wolverhampton.
Daughter Eliz Homer Deakin age 4, born Wolverhampton.
Son Rt. Hy. Deakin age 2, born Wolverhampton.
Daughter Marcy Lucy Deakin age 1 born Wolverhampton.
4 servants including 1 cook, 1 housemaid 2 nurses.
In 1861 census
Keeling A Deakin, age 15, born at Wolverhampton living at Henwick House, Worcester.
Also a student was his brother Bickerton H. Deakin age 16, scholar born at Wolverhampton.
The head was Alfred Phillips, Doctor of Divinity, clergyman, without care of souls, schoolmaster.
Modern Athletics 1868
St. John’s College, Oxford sports took place on November 11 and 12. ... K. A. Deakin sustained his reputation as a stayer, by winning both the mile and two miles.
The London Society volume 15 1869
The Three Miles, the long race! ... The only man of the six competitors who had appeared before was J.H. Morgan, of Trinity, Oxford, ... The other Oxford competitors to the post were K.A. Deakin of St. John’s, and E. Ashmead Bartlett of St. Mary’s Hall. The Cambridge men were T.T. Paine and L.R. Whigham, both of Trinity, and G. Henderson, of Pembroke. The three miles at the two Universities were run in exactly the same time, 15 min. 58 sec.; [Morgan won]
The Field Quarterly Magazine and Review. 1870
The Exeter College Oxford, meeting was held last year on November 19 and 20. ... Ten appeared at the post for the three miles strangers’ race, viz.: K. A. Deakin, St. John’s Oxford; H. C. Riches, London A. C.; R.H. Benson, Baliol, Oxford; F. Richardson S. Essex A.C. ; R. M. Heanley, Queen’s Oxford; E.B. Cope, Trinity, Oxford; L.P. Muirhead, Sidney Sussex, Cambridge; A. Hardy, Uxbridge; S. Le Blanc-Smith, University; and E. Ashmead-Bartlett, Christ Church. Richardson and Hardy lead for a couple of miles and then retired, Deakin having meanwhile been most prominent at the head of the ruck. In the last mile Benson and Riches left the others far behind, the Oxonian trying his utmost to cut the Londoner down. At a mile and two-thirds the former thought he had completed the distance, and when leading stopped momentarily. Entering the run in, Riches was only five yards in front, and a most plucky race ensued to the tape., which Riches breasted by two yards, Deakin a poor third. The winners times were one mile, 5 min. 16 sec.; two miles, 10 min. 48 sec.; three miles 16 min. 2 sec.
In the 1871 census living at Market Street, Bedworth, Warwickshire1880
Keelinge Addison Deakin, unmarried, age 25, Curate of Bedworth, born Wolverhampton.
Also at the same address is Reverend Alfred Henry Carrington, head, unmarried, age 24, Curate of Bedworth, born Cheltenham Gloucestershire, and a housekeeper.
From the Ecclesiastical Gazette March 1871
Ordinations
On Sunday, March 5, by the Bishop of Worcester, in the Cathedral Church of Worcester
Deacons: Keelinge Addison Deakin, B.A. St John’s College Oxford
[Thus for a while he was Deacon Deakin]
Kelly’s Directory 1872 Warwickshire
Keelinge A. Deakin, Master of Arts, Bedworth, Nuneaton
In the April to June 1873 marriage index, Keelinge Addison Deakin and Annie Gibson H. Howkins, Newton Abbot, Devon, volume 5b, page 239.
Rules of the St. John’s Archery Club Oxford 1873
Honorary Members
... Rev. K. A. Deakin, B.A. ...
[The club had a limit of 16 ordinary members] [Deakin is also listed as an honorary member in the 1880 edition]
In the 1874 Crockford’s Clerical Directory.
Keelinge Addison Deakin, Bedworth Nuneaton. - St John’s Coll. Ox. 1870; Deacon 1871, Priest 1872 by Bp. Worc. Curate of Bedworth, Dio. Worc. 1871.
Bristol Mercury and Daily Post, January 14 1880
Presentation
On Monday evening, there was a large gathering in the schoolroom of Almondsbury on the occasion of the presentation of a testimonial to the Rev. K. A. Deakin, who, having nearly seven years held the curacy there, has recently resigned it.
Mr. Daniel Sykes, in the absence of Mr. Sholto Vere Hare, was asked to make the presentation, and in the course of his remarks mentioned how glad a day it would be when Mr. Hare returned to Knole-park. He also referred to the grief the parish felt for the loss of their much beloved vicar, Mr. Murray Browne, and mentioned the kind and lively interest Mrs. Murray Browne had taken in the the testimonial he was about to present. He added that foe him to enumerate Mr. Deakin’s high qualities to those assembled would be superfluous, as most of them had known him for more years than he had; but he would just say what an interest Mr. Deakin had always shown in everything that was for the good of the parish, and he would then read the address on the testimonial to them, and present it with every good wish to Mr. Deakin.
The testimonial, which consisted of the following address, handsomely framed, with the names of the subscribers attached, was then presented, with a purse containing 65 pounds [using various interest sources this would be about $12 700 Canadian dollars in 2019.]
To the Reverend Keelinge Addison Deakin, M. A., Almondsbury, Gloucestershire
Reverend Sir – We, the undersigned parishioners of Almondsbury and a few other friends, members of the Knole-park Cricket Club, whilst regretting that you are resigning the curacy of this parish, which you have held for a period of nearly seven years, and consequently the treasurership of the Knole-park Cricket Club are desirous of presenting you with a token of our appreciation of your sterling high character, and of the affectionate regard and esteem which we all entertain towards you. We therefore beg your acceptance of the accompanying purse, containing the sum of 65 pounds, and tender you our best wishes, with the hope that every blessing may attend you and yours in your future career.
Mr. Deakin acknowledged the gift as giving him the greatest pleasure to receive, and said the years he had been among them had been very happy ones to him. He hoped to be with them occasionally again, and should prize the testimonial very much.
The testimonial was illuminated and framed by Mr. Bennet, 12 John-street, Bristol. It gave universal satisfaction.
end of article
The Times, December 9, 1880, London
Ecclesiastical Appointments
Rev. Keelinge Addison Deakin, M.A., curate of Almondsbury, perpetual curate of Cofton Hackett - patron, Mrs. Deakin.
In the 1881 census
Keeling A. Deakin, age 35, born at Wolverhampton as M.A. Perpetual Curate Of Cofton Hackett living at “The cottage”, Much Marcle, Hereford, England.
His wife is Annie G. H. Deakin age 35, born at Harbury, Warwick.
The children are Mary H. H. Deakin, age 6 born at Almondsbury, Glos.,
Ethel M., age 4 born at Almondsbury, Glos.,
John K., age 3 born at Almondsbury, Glos. and
Elizabeth K. age 2, born at Almondsbury, Glos..
They have 3 servants including a domestic servant a nurse and an under nurse.
The Guardian, January 28, 1891, London
Vicar, small, healthy parish (Worcestershire), would be glad to take TWO BOYS, 8 - 10, to educate. Rev. K. Deakin, Cofton Parsonage, Alvechurch.
Oxford University Alumni 1500 - 1886
Keelinge Addison Deakin, second son of John Bickerton Deakin, of Wolverhampton, county Stafford, arm. St. John’s College, matriculated 23 March 1865, aged 19; Bachelor of Arts 1870, Master of Arts 1871, Permanent Curate of Cofton Hackett, county Worcestershire, 1880
[I don’t know what the abbreviation arm. means. In many cases the father’s name is followed gent and in several others arm.. Could it refer to the fact the father had a coat of arms? Which he did.]
In the 1891 census he is living at the Vicarage, Coston Hackett, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Head Keelinge A. Deakin, age 45, Clergy, Vicar of Cofton Hackett, born Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.
Wife Annie G.H. Deakin, age 45, born Warwick, Warwickshire
Daughter Mary H.H. Deakin, age 16, born Almondsbury, Gloucestershire.
Daughter Ethel M. Deakin, age 14, born Almondsbury, Gloucestershire.
Daughter Elizabeth K. Deakin, age 12, born Almondsbury, Gloucestershire.
Daughter Dorothy Emily Deakin, age 5, born Cofton Hackett.
Daughter Margaret P. Deakin, age 3, born Coston Hackett.
Also is a governess and 2 servants.
The next homes are Kendal End (St. Michaels Schools), Kendal End, Kendal End Farm and the Warren.
Kelly’s Directory 1896 Worcestershire
Reverend Keelinge Addison Deakin, Master of Arts, Vicarage, Coston Hackett, Alvechurch
Listed in the Clergy List of 1896 as M.A. Oxford 1871, Vicar 1880, Cofton Hackett, Birmingham
UK Clergy List 1897
Keelinge Addison Deakin, Master of Arts, St. John’s College, Oxford, deacon and priest 1871 (Worcestershire); curate of Bedford, Warwickshire 1871-1878; Almondsbury, Gloucestershire 1873 - 1880; Much Marcle with Yatton, Herefordshire 1880, vicar from 1880 of Cofton Hackett, Alvechurch, Worcestershire
From the Crockford Clerical Directory 1898
Parish - Cofton-Hackett
Post Town - Redditch
Diocese - Worcester
Patron - Mrs. Deakin [presumably, Rev Deakin’s mother Elizabeth Deakin]
Incumbent - K.A. Deakin 1880
Gross Income - 250
Net Income - 180
Acres in Parish - 1261
Church Accommodation - 100
Population - 188
In the 1901 census living at Cofton Vicarage
Keelinge A. Deakin age 55, clerk in Holy Orders, born at Wolverhampton Staffordshire.
Also wife Annie Gibson Henry Deakin, age 55, born at Harbury Warwick.
Children Mary Howkins Homer Deakin, age 26, born at Almondsbury, Glos.,
Ethel Marguerite Deakin, age 24, governess, born at Almondsbury, Glos.,
Elizabeth Katharine age 22, governess, born at Almondsbury, Glos., and
Robert Charles Deakin age 19, clerk, born at Northfield Worcs.
They had 1 servant.
In the 1911 census Postal address is Cofton Parsonage, Barnt Green, Worcestershire.
Keelinge Addison Deakin, head, age 65, married, Clerk in Holy Orders (Established Church), born Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.
Wife Annie Gibson Henry Deakin, age 65 married, present marriage 38 years, 7 children born, 7 still living, born Harbury, Warwickshire.
Daughter Mary Howkins Homer Deakin, age 36, single, born Almondsbury, Glos.
Servant Rebecca Francis Stanley, age 26, general servant (domestic), born Tardsbigg, Worc.
There are 12 rooms in the house including the kitchen but not including scullery, bathrooms, landing, lobby, closet, warehouse, shop or office.
London Gazette October 30, 1917.
Benefice Cofton Hackett, Vicar, Worcester, October 14, 1916, Keelinge Addison Deakin, yearly sum granted to retired incumbent 75 pounds. [most others were 50 pounds]
Listed in the April to June 1918 Death Index Keelinge A. Deakin Kings N. (district) age 72, volume 6d page 6.
The burial register for St. Michael’s, Cofton Hackett lists Keelinge Addison Deakin was buried April 9, 1918, age 72. His address is 6 Barron Road, Northfield. Signed by C H J Willon?, rector of Northfield.
National Probate Calendar
The Reverend Keelinge Addison Deakin of 6 Baron Road Northfield Birmingham died 4 April 1918 Probate Birmingham 27 June 1918 to George Reginald Deakin gentleman [his brother] Effects 2322 pounds 14 shillings 4 pence.
Reverend K. A. Deakin was the first Vicar of St Michael’s Church.
from A History of the County of Worcester: volume 3 published 1913
The church of ST. MICHAEL consists of a chancel 20 ft. by 16 ft. 6 in. with a modern organ chamber on the north side, and a nave 38 ft. 6 in. by 20 ft. 6 in. having a bell-turret at the west end. These measurements are all internal.
The building was restored in 1861 and the earliest remaining portions date from the latter half of the 14th century. The east window is of three lights, with modern tracery under a pointed head. The walling and moulded jambs are old and appear to date from the 14th century. In the modern north wall is an arch opening into the organ chamber, and to the east of it a pointed window. The south wall is old, but the two windows are modern. Between them is a pointed doorway with a moulded label and head stops, and further east is a piscina. The chancel arch is modern.
In the north wall of the nave are two square headed windows of three and two lights respectively, the tracery in each case being modern, and a low square-headed door. Externally the wall has been straightened by a facing 9 in. thick for most of its height. In the south wall are two windows similar to those opposite. A 15th-century doorway, with a moulded label and head stops, opens into an ancient porch built of wood. The west wall of the nave has been rebuilt; it has square angle buttresses and a large reconstructed 15th-century central buttress under a 16th-century bell-turret containing two bells.
The font is modern, and the pulpit and the communion rail are made up of old oak.
In the chancel is an incised alabaster slab to William Leicester and his wives Eleanor and Anne, with three effigies under canopies. William Leicester wears plate armour with scalloped tuiles and rounded sabbatons. His head rests on a tilting helm crested with a roebuck and his feet on a dog. His wives wear kennel head-dresses and from their girdles hang pomanders. Below the first wife Eleanor is a scroll, partly illegible, inscribed 'Non intres in judicium cu aiabus tuorum …,' and below William Leicester and his second wife are a boy and girl. The marginal inscription reads:—'Hic jacent corpora Wi[llel]mi Leysestur dñi de Coston hacket Elinore et Anne uxorum suarum qui quidem Wi[llel]mus obiit [blank] die [blank] anno dñi mi[llessi]mo ccccc [blank] et dicta Elionora fuit filia Edmundi (?) Worley Armig[']i et obiit 7 die mensis Januarii (?) ao dñi mi[llessi]mo cccccxiiii quorum aiab[z] p[ro]picietur deus Amen.' Above the canopies are shields, the husband bearing: quarterly (1) a fesse between three fleurs de lis, (2) a lion passant, (3) ermine a bend, (4) a bend engrailed ermine. Above the first wife is the coat: a chief with a raven impaling a chevron between three bulls' heads cabossed; and over the second: a chevron between three hunting horns.
In the nave is an alabaster tablet to William Babington, 1625, and his wife Eleanor daughter of Sir Edward Lyttelton, who died 1671; this was formerly in the chancel. There are also monuments to various members of the Jolliffe family.
The two bells are dated 1717.
The plate consists of a small paten, date probably about 1520, a cup with the hall mark of 1661, presented in 1827, a paten of 1827, and a modern flagon.
The registers before 1812 are as follows: (i) (much injured by damp) contains all entries 1550 to 1629; (ii) 1630 to 1651; (iii) 1654 to 1683, when there is a blank until 1702; (iv) 1702 to 1712; (v) 1712 to 1754; (vi) baptisms and burials 1785 to 1812; (vii) marriages 1755 to 1812.
In the churchyard is the base of an old cross.
ADVOWSON
The church of Coston Hackett was a chapel annexed to the church of Northfield (fn. 72) until 1866, when it was separated from Northfield. (fn. 73) It is now a vicarage in the gift of Mrs. Deakin.
From Rambles and Researches among Worcestershire churches ... George K. Stanton 1884
However during the incumbency of the late rector of Northfield the Rev Henry Clarke an Order in Council was made that at the death of the then incumbent the livings should be again disunited The living was purchased a few years since by the late J B Deakin Esq. of Tettenhall Wood Wolverhampton and the present vicar the Rev K A Deakin MA of St John's College Oxford his son was presented to the same by his mother at Christmas 1880 There is a recently built vicarage standing on about four and a half acres of glebe and the net value of the living amounts to about 300 per annum
end of quote from A History of the County of Worcester: volume 3
He was very involved with sports. He won several trophies at Oxford for rowing, running and archery. Many of these are still in the possession of family members. He was a double Blue at Oxford, which I understand is that he represented the university in two different sports competing against other universities. The two sports were very possibly running and rowing. He was given a watch by a cricket team in 1893 from Barnt Green (near Cofton Hackett) for his years of service.
Excerpts from “Barnt Green and its Cricket Club” by Michael A. Hastilow
Meanwhile in the contiguous parish of Cofton Hackett, there was another relevant development. The little church of St. Michael had existed for centuries but in 1880 the Reverend Keelinge A. Deakin became its first full time Vicar. His flock was not large (in 1881 the population of Cofton was only 188) and it was not long before he was turning his mind to matters other than the spiritual well being of his people.
He it was who took the initiative in the formation of the Club which, after a preliminary meeting at the Vicarage, took place at Lickey Grange on October 2nd, 1888. Rules were adopted by the 14 there present and the officers (J. Rowlands President, Reverend Deakin Captain, R. L. Impey Treasurer and C. Ashford Secretary) . . .
. . .
Contracts were placed for the levelling of a square and the erection of a pavilion and it was possible for a game to be played between the Captain’s XI and the Secretary’s XI on May 4 1889. However, for the day match v Queen’s College, Birmingham on June 12th, “The spirits of the home team were so much depressed by the loss of their pavilion, unfortunately burnt down on Monday night, that their batting was somewhat weak”. . . .
. . .
The Reverend Deakin resigned the captaincy in 1893 and was presented with a gold watch to mark his services to the Club. . . .
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In March 1912, Lady Isabel borrowed the roller for use on the “village courts” but was made personally responsible for any damage and was denied use of the pony. Perhaps that was just as well because by the end of the season it was decided that the old pony should be shot and appropriately, that Reverend K.A. Deakin, still a member of the committee should make the final arrangements.
. . .
Thus ended the phase 1 in the life of the Club, which had been something of a family affair with an interest in cricket being handed down from father to sons. In some cases there were plenty of them. J Rowlands and E J. Bigwood had 5 each, ... and Reverend Deakin, . . . 2 each.
Before 1901, all runs scored were actually run, the introduction of boundaries being strongly opposed by Reverend K. A. Deakin. . . .
end of excerpts from “Barnt Green and its Cricket Club”
A noted bird watcher. In particular he kept notes on the nearby Bittell Reservoirs. His notes are kept in a Birmingham museum. [This may not be the case as a recent search did not find them.] A number of specimens he collected are a part of the R. W. Chase Collection of British Birds kept at the Birmingham Museum [also possibly incorrect]. He also was interested in botany. He had a collection of illustrated pamphlets on English Flora by Sir John Young which was bound into a book. A relative is in possession of this book.
Internet Sources
Cofton Hackett - includes photo of church
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cofton_Hackett
Notes for Annie Gibson Henry (Spouse 1)
Birth listed in the 1845 September index as Anne Gibson Howkins at Southham volume XVI page 453
Parish Records Harbury, Warwickshire
Baptism August 5, 1846 Anne Gibson Hen. Howkins daughter of Theophilus and Marian Howkins, abode Harbury, father is a gentleman by C. Newsam, Vicar.
In the 1851 census Arnewood Lodge, Downton District, Parish of Hordle, Hampshire.
Wife Marian Howkins, age 39, landed proprietor and fund holder wife, born on the high seas.
Son Edward Howkins, unmarried, age 17, scholar at home, born Clapham, Surrey.
Daughter Marian S. Howkins, age 13, scholar at home, born Warwick, Warwickshire.
Daughter Amy E. Howkins, age 10, scholar at home, born Harbury, Warwickshire.
Daughter Ada A. Howkins, age 8, scholar at home, born, Harbury.
Son Augusta [as spelled] F. Howkins, age 7, scholar at home, born Harbury.
Daughter Anne G. Howkins, age 5, scholar at home, born Harbury.
Daughter Emily Howkins, age 3, scholar at home, born Harrow, Middlesex.
7.
The 7 servants occupations are listed as governess, housekeeper, nursery, cook, housemaid, schoolroom maid and coach man.
In the 1871 census Somerset Lodge (Knowles) Newton Abbot, Devon, civil parish of Highweek.
Head Theophilus Howkins, age 69, Gentleman, born Surrey.
Wife Marian Howkins, age 59, born on the sea.
Daughter Annie Gibson Henry Howkins, unmarried, age 25, born Harbury, Warwickshire.
Daughter Emily Howkins, age 22, born Harrow, Middlesex.
Grandson Horace Chas. Geo. Arthur Cappel, age 2, born Newton Burket, Devonshire.
Grandson Algernon Essex Cappel, age 1, born Tettenhall Wood, Staffordshire.
3 servants
The previous address in the census was Leman Cottages and the address following was Knowles Castle.
Marriage listed in 1873 April to June index at Newton Abbot, Devon volume 5b page 239.
Midlands Electoral Registers 1925 and 1927
6 Barrow Road, Northfield, Kings Norton
Annie Gibson Henry Deakin
Mary Hawkins [should be Howkins] Homer Deakin
Midlands Electoral Register 1930
6 Barron Road, Kings Norton, Northfield Ward
Annie Gibson Henry Deakin
Mary Hopkins [should be Howkins] Homer Deakin
Dorothy Emily Deakin
Kelley’s Directory of Birmingham
Mrs Annie Gibson H. Deakin, 6 Barron road, Northfield
Listed in the April to June 1932 Death Index Annie G. Deakin age 86 Birmingham S. volume 6d page 30.
The burial register for St. Michael’s, Cofton Hackett lists Annie Gibson Henry Deakin’s burial on April 28, 1932, age 86 years. Her address is 6 Barron Road, Northfield. Signed by the Rector of Northfield.
National Probate Calendar
Annie Gibson Henry Deakin of 6 Barron Road Northfield Birmingham widow died 25 April 1932 Probate Birmingham 31 May 1932 to Mary Howkins Homer Deakin and Dorothy Emily Deakin spinsters [daughters]. Effects 1233 pounds 19 shillings 4 pence.
Parish Records Harbury, Warwickshire
Baptism August 5, 1846 Anne Gibson Hen. Howkins daughter of Theophilus and Marian Howkins, abode Harbury, father is a gentleman by C. Newsam, Vicar.
In the 1851 census Arnewood Lodge, Downton District, Parish of Hordle, Hampshire.
Wife Marian Howkins, age 39, landed proprietor and fund holder wife, born on the high seas.
Son Edward Howkins, unmarried, age 17, scholar at home, born Clapham, Surrey.
Daughter Marian S. Howkins, age 13, scholar at home, born Warwick, Warwickshire.
Daughter Amy E. Howkins, age 10, scholar at home, born Harbury, Warwickshire.
Daughter Ada A. Howkins, age 8, scholar at home, born, Harbury.
Son Augusta [as spelled] F. Howkins, age 7, scholar at home, born Harbury.
Daughter Anne G. Howkins, age 5, scholar at home, born Harbury.
Daughter Emily Howkins, age 3, scholar at home, born Harrow, Middlesex.
7.
The 7 servants occupations are listed as governess, housekeeper, nursery, cook, housemaid, schoolroom maid and coach man.
In the 1871 census Somerset Lodge (Knowles) Newton Abbot, Devon, civil parish of Highweek.
Head Theophilus Howkins, age 69, Gentleman, born Surrey.
Wife Marian Howkins, age 59, born on the sea.
Daughter Annie Gibson Henry Howkins, unmarried, age 25, born Harbury, Warwickshire.
Daughter Emily Howkins, age 22, born Harrow, Middlesex.
Grandson Horace Chas. Geo. Arthur Cappel, age 2, born Newton Burket, Devonshire.
Grandson Algernon Essex Cappel, age 1, born Tettenhall Wood, Staffordshire.
3 servants
The previous address in the census was Leman Cottages and the address following was Knowles Castle.
Marriage listed in 1873 April to June index at Newton Abbot, Devon volume 5b page 239.
Midlands Electoral Registers 1925 and 1927
6 Barrow Road, Northfield, Kings Norton
Annie Gibson Henry Deakin
Mary Hawkins [should be Howkins] Homer Deakin
Midlands Electoral Register 1930
6 Barron Road, Kings Norton, Northfield Ward
Annie Gibson Henry Deakin
Mary Hopkins [should be Howkins] Homer Deakin
Dorothy Emily Deakin
Kelley’s Directory of Birmingham
Mrs Annie Gibson H. Deakin, 6 Barron road, Northfield
Listed in the April to June 1932 Death Index Annie G. Deakin age 86 Birmingham S. volume 6d page 30.
The burial register for St. Michael’s, Cofton Hackett lists Annie Gibson Henry Deakin’s burial on April 28, 1932, age 86 years. Her address is 6 Barron Road, Northfield. Signed by the Rector of Northfield.
National Probate Calendar
Annie Gibson Henry Deakin of 6 Barron Road Northfield Birmingham widow died 25 April 1932 Probate Birmingham 31 May 1932 to Mary Howkins Homer Deakin and Dorothy Emily Deakin spinsters [daughters]. Effects 1233 pounds 19 shillings 4 pence.