Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameAugustus Frederick HOWKINS, GG Uncle
Birth7 Sep 1843, Harbury, Warwickshire, England
Baptism4 Oct 1844, Harbury, Warwickshire, England
Death18 Oct 1894, Manchester, Lancashire, England
OccupationCivil Engineer
FatherTheophilus HOWKINS (1801-1882)
MotherMarian GIBSON (1811-1893)
Spouses
Marriage10 Oct 1882, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Notes for Augustus Frederick HOWKINS
In the birth index for July to September 1843 Augustus Frederick Howkins is listed as born at Southam which is 3 miles from Harbury.
The IGI lists Augustus Frederick Howkins christening on October 4, 1844, Harbury, Warwick, father Theophilus Howkins mother Marian.
Parish Records Harbury, Warwick
October 4, 1844 Augustus Frederick Howkins son of Theophilus and Marian Howkins, of Harbury, father is a gentleman.
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 Agusta [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, cooke, housemaid, schoolroom maid and coach man.
From the Cheltenham College Register
Entered March, 1857
Howkins, Augustus Frederick, son of Theophilus Howkins, Esq., Manor House, Dorchester; born 7th September, 1843.
[Cheltenham College is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.]
In the marriage index for July to September 1865 there is a marriage for Augustus Frederick Howkins at Plymouth, Devon volume 5b page 506. The other women on the page are Agness Facey and Harriet Elizabeth Fenton.
In the 1 March 1867 London Gazette
April next, at the aforesaid Court, at ten o'clock in the forenoon precisely, the day last aforesaid being the day limited for the said bankrupt to surrender. Field Uppleby, Augustus Frederick Howkins, of Tamar Cottage, King's Tamerton, in the county of Devon, Gentleman, having been adjudged bankrupt under a Petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy, filed in the County Court of Devonshire, holden at East Stonehouse, on the 11th of February, 1867,
A possibility in the 1881 census 7 Ct 4H Washington Street, Birminghams, Warwickshire
Thomas Hawkeswood
Amelia Hawkeswood
George Flack
Frederick G. Hawkeswood
Amelia A. Hawkeswood
Lodger [later added head] Arthur Howkins, married, age 34, civil engineer [crossed out out of employment], born Leamington, Warwickshire
Wife Louisa Howkins, age 22, born Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
[Louisa’s age, and birth place are a match. Augustus’ occupation and middle initial are a match and this birth place Leamington is about 5 miles from Harbury. However, they were not yet married (but may have been living as man and wife), his age is off by 2 years and his first name is Augustus not Arthur (perhaps he preferred Arthur)]
In the October to December 1882 marriage index
Augustus Frederick Howkins was listed at Cheltenham volume 6a page 833. There is a Louisa Brooks on the same page.
Parish Records St. Peter, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Marriage October 10, 1882 Augustus Frederick Howkins, age 39, Widower, civil engineer, of Queen? Street, father Theophilus Howkins, Gentleman and
Louisa Brooks, age 23, spinster, of Victoria Street, father George Brooks, farmer
after banns by Arthur Hoskins
in the presence of Jonathon? Bartin? and Fanny Bastiu
In the 1891 census Augustus F. Howkins age 47, born at Harbury, Warwick. His occupation is traveller for soap Co?.
His wife is Louisa Howkins age 30 born at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
They are living at 21 Herbert St., Walton on the Hill, Lancashire.
In the death index for October to December 1894 there is Frederick Augustus Howkins age 51 in Chorlton, volume 8c page 496.
National Probate Calendar
Augustus Frederick Howkins of St. Domingo-road Everton Liverpool gentleman died 18 October 1894 at Clifton-street Manchester Probate Liverpool 9 November 1894 to George Dyer Joiner and carpenter. Effects 60 pounds
The IGI lists Augustus Frederick Howkins christening on October 4, 1844, Harbury, Warwick, father Theophilus Howkins mother Marian.
Parish Records Harbury, Warwick
October 4, 1844 Augustus Frederick Howkins son of Theophilus and Marian Howkins, of Harbury, father is a gentleman.
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 Agusta [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, cooke, housemaid, schoolroom maid and coach man.
From the Cheltenham College Register
Entered March, 1857
Howkins, Augustus Frederick, son of Theophilus Howkins, Esq., Manor House, Dorchester; born 7th September, 1843.
[Cheltenham College is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.]
In the marriage index for July to September 1865 there is a marriage for Augustus Frederick Howkins at Plymouth, Devon volume 5b page 506. The other women on the page are Agness Facey and Harriet Elizabeth Fenton.
In the 1 March 1867 London Gazette
April next, at the aforesaid Court, at ten o'clock in the forenoon precisely, the day last aforesaid being the day limited for the said bankrupt to surrender. Field Uppleby, Augustus Frederick Howkins, of Tamar Cottage, King's Tamerton, in the county of Devon, Gentleman, having been adjudged bankrupt under a Petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy, filed in the County Court of Devonshire, holden at East Stonehouse, on the 11th of February, 1867,
A possibility in the 1881 census 7 Ct 4H Washington Street, Birminghams, Warwickshire
Thomas Hawkeswood
Amelia Hawkeswood
George Flack
Frederick G. Hawkeswood
Amelia A. Hawkeswood
Lodger [later added head] Arthur Howkins, married, age 34, civil engineer [crossed out out of employment], born Leamington, Warwickshire
Wife Louisa Howkins, age 22, born Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
[Louisa’s age, and birth place are a match. Augustus’ occupation and middle initial are a match and this birth place Leamington is about 5 miles from Harbury. However, they were not yet married (but may have been living as man and wife), his age is off by 2 years and his first name is Augustus not Arthur (perhaps he preferred Arthur)]
In the October to December 1882 marriage index
Augustus Frederick Howkins was listed at Cheltenham volume 6a page 833. There is a Louisa Brooks on the same page.
Parish Records St. Peter, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Marriage October 10, 1882 Augustus Frederick Howkins, age 39, Widower, civil engineer, of Queen? Street, father Theophilus Howkins, Gentleman and
Louisa Brooks, age 23, spinster, of Victoria Street, father George Brooks, farmer
after banns by Arthur Hoskins
in the presence of Jonathon? Bartin? and Fanny Bastiu
In the 1891 census Augustus F. Howkins age 47, born at Harbury, Warwick. His occupation is traveller for soap Co?.
His wife is Louisa Howkins age 30 born at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
They are living at 21 Herbert St., Walton on the Hill, Lancashire.
In the death index for October to December 1894 there is Frederick Augustus Howkins age 51 in Chorlton, volume 8c page 496.
National Probate Calendar
Augustus Frederick Howkins of St. Domingo-road Everton Liverpool gentleman died 18 October 1894 at Clifton-street Manchester Probate Liverpool 9 November 1894 to George Dyer Joiner and carpenter. Effects 60 pounds
Notes for Louisa (Spouse 1)
In the April to June 1859 birth index, Louisa Brooks, Cheltenham district Gloucestershire volume 6a page 346
In the 1861 census No. 8 Brandt Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Head George Brooks, age 48, coachman, born London.
Wife Susan Brooks, age 38, born Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Daughter Fanny Brooks, age 13, scholar, born Cheltenham.
Daughter Emily Brooks, age 10. scholar, born Cheltenham.
Son Alfred Brooks, age 6, scholar, born Charlton Kings, Gloucetsershire.
Son Walter Brooks, age 4, scholar, born Charlton Kings.
Daughter Louisa Brooks, age 2, scholar [really?], born Chalrton Kings, Gloucestershire. [Charlton Kings is about 2 miles from Cheltenham]
In the 1861 census No. 8 Brandt Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Head George Brooks, age 48, coachman, born London.
Wife Susan Brooks, age 38, born Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Daughter Fanny Brooks, age 13, scholar, born Cheltenham.
Daughter Emily Brooks, age 10. scholar, born Cheltenham.
Son Alfred Brooks, age 6, scholar, born Charlton Kings, Gloucetsershire.
Son Walter Brooks, age 4, scholar, born Charlton Kings.
Daughter Louisa Brooks, age 2, scholar [really?], born Chalrton Kings, Gloucestershire. [Charlton Kings is about 2 miles from Cheltenham]