Stephen Fernee1

#20260, (1863 - c 1916)
FatherThomas Fernee1 (1822 - 1877)
MotherMary Smith1 (1830 - 1911)
RelationshipGreat-grandson of Samuel Fernee
Extended Family
ChartsSamuel Fernee & Mary Harris - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Children of Stephen Fernee and Lucy Strong
BirthStephen Fernee was born on 27 Jan 1863 in St Pancras, Middlesex.
[The baptism register reported his birth year as 1853 but that is inconsistent with census records]2,1 
BaptismHe was baptized on 30 Jul 1865 in Kentish Town, St Pancras, Middlesex. He was the son of Thomas, a carman, & Mary Fernee of Grapes Cottages. His brother George was baptised the same day.1 
(with Parents) 1871 CensusHe appeared on the 1871 Census of St Pancras, Middlesex with his parents. Stephen was 8, a scholar, and born in St Pancras.2 
1881 CensusHe appeared on the 1881 Census of St Pancras, Middlesex, at 89 Leighton Road. Stephen Ferney was 18, a Journeyman Butcher, and was born in London, Middlesex. He and two other journeyman butchers were living with a master butcher's family.3 
MarriageHe married Lucy Strong on 5 Oct 1890 in St Barnabas Church, St Pancras, London.
Details from the register: Stephen Fernee, 28, bachelor, butcher, residence 73 Holmes Road, father Thomas Fernee, carman;
Lucy Strong, 23, spinster, domestic servant, 73 Holmes Road, father William Strong, carter;
They were married after banns and the witnesses were Thomas Henry Kirby and J Jewell.4 
NoteStephen and his brother Joseph married two sisters.5 
1891 CensusStephen Fernee and Lucy Strong appeared on the 1891 Census of St Pancras, London, at 31 Leverton Street. Stephen was 28, worked as a Butcher, and was born in St Pancras, London. Louse [sic] was 23 and born in Bristol, Gloucester.6 
1901 CensusStephen Fernee and Lucy Strong appeared on the 1901 Census of St Marylebone, London, at 5 Little Barlow Street. Stephen was 38, a Journeyman Butcher, and was born in Kentish Town, London. Lucy was 34 and born in Bristol. There were four families at this address and the Fernees occupied 2 rooms. Their children Stephen Lewis and Florence were living with them.7 
1911 CensusStephen and Lucy Fernee appeared on the 1911 Census of Marylebone, London, at 30 Blandford Street. The family lived in 2 rooms. Stephen was 48, a Butchers Assistant, and was born in Kentish Town. Lucy was 45, born in Bristol Gloucester, had been married 20 years, and was the mother of 2 children, both still living. With them were their children Stephen Lewis (17, Lift Boy in drapery stores) and Florence (15, assistant Blouse Maker.)8 
DeathStephen died circa 1916 in Marylebone RD.9
 
Last Edited17 Aug 2013

Citations

  1. Baptisms of Kentish Town, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Stephen Fernee, 1865, #75.
  2. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/246 folio 63 page 51.
  3. 1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/223 folio 54.
  4. Marriages of St Barnabas in the parish of St Pancras, London. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Stephen Fernee & Lucy Strong, 1890, #89.
  5. Correspondence with Michael Fernee.
  6. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/139 folio 193.
  7. 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/108 folio 9.
  8. 1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 7 SD 2 ED 17 Schedule 219.
  9. GRO Indexes to Deaths, images viewed at Ancestry. Stephen Fernee, age 52, Mar Q 1916, Marylebone RD.
  10. Baptisms of Kentish Town, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Lucy Gladis Fernee, 1891, #1496.