| Birth | Henry Fernee was born on 19 Jan 1857 in Islington, Middlesex.1
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| Baptism | He was baptized on 15 Feb 1857 in St Mary Islington, Middlesex. He was the son of Samuel, a porter, & Malinda Fernee of Durham Road. His birthdate was recorded as 19 Jany 1857.1 |
| (with Parents) 1861 Census | He appeared on the 1861 Census of Islington, Middlesex with his parents. Henry was 4, a scholar, and born in Holloway, Middlesex.3 |
| (with Parents) 1871 Census | He appeared on the 1871 Census of St Mary Islington, Middlesex with his parents. Henry was 14, a Shop Boy, and born in Islington.4 |
| Marriage | He married Alice Mary Godman on 25 Dec 1877 in St Barnabas Church, Islington, Middlesex.
Information from the certificate: Henry Fernee: 20, bachelor, Gold-Beater Skin Manufacturer, residence 20 Mayton Street, father Samuel Fernee, Manufacturer of Chemicals; Alice Godman: 21, Spinster, residence 20 Mayton Street, father William Godman, House Decorator. Witnesses were William Godman & Elizabeth Fernee.2 |
| 1881 Census | Henry Fernee and Alice Mary Godman appeared on the 1881 Census of Islington, Middlesex, at 24 Durham Road. Two families lived at this address. Henry was 24, a Gold Beaters Skinmaker, and was born in Islington. Alice was 25 and also born in Islington. Their children Alice Mary and Henry Samuel William were living with them, as well as a lodger.5 |
| (Witness) Marriage | Henry Fernee witnessed the marriage of William Charles Spencer to his sister Elizabeth Mary Ann Fernee on 15 Aug 1887 in St Mark Islington, Middlesex.6 |
| 1891 Census | Henry Fernee and Alice Mary Godman appeared on the 1891 Census of Islington, London, at 34 Durham Road. Henry's parents lived at 32 Durham Road. Henry was 34, worked as a Plumber, and was born in Islington. Alice Mary was 35 and born in Islington. Their children Alice Mary, Henry Samuel William, Frederick George, Edward Herbert, Joseph, Ellen and Edwin James were with them.7 |
| (Widowed) Death | His wife Alice died in 1895.8 |
| Marriage | Henry Fernee married Mary Fernee, daughter of Anthony Fernee and Ann Marshall, on 12 Sep 1896 in St Barnabas Islington, London.
Details from the register: Henry Fernee, 39, widower, painter, residence 97 Hornsey Road, father Samuel Fernee (deceased);
Mary Fernee, 35, spinster, 97 Hornsey Road, father Anthony Fernee, bricklayer;
They were married after banns and the witnesses were Ralph Edwin Gale and Gertrude Phil Collins.9 |
| Note. | Henry and Mary were second cousins once removed. |
| 1901 Census | Henry and Mary appeared on the 1901 Census of Islington, London, at 95 Durham Road. Henry was 44, a Painter working on his own account, and was born in Islington, London. Mary was 39 and born in Hornsey. Their children were Alice (22), Henry (21, general labourer), Fred (19, printer), Herbert (17, printer), Joseph (15, journeyman baker), Ellen (13), Edwin (10), Grace (9), Esther (4), and George (11 months.)10 |
| (Widowed) Death | His wife Mary died in 1906.11 |
| 1911 Census | Henry appeared on the 1911 Census of Finsbury Park, Islington, London, at 95 Durham Road. He was a widower, age 54, employed as a House Painter. With him living in 4 rooms were his children, all born in Islington: Henry (31, single, paralysis), Ellen (23, mantle machinist), Grace (19), Esther (11, school), George (10, school), and Alfred (8, school.)12 |
| Death | Henry died in 1925 in Islington RD.13
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