Mary Ann Fernee1

#21096, (1858 - )
FatherRobert Fernee1 (1834 - 1869)
MotherSarah Stevens1 (1836 - 1919)
RelationshipGreat-granddaughter of Samuel Fernee
Extended Family
ChartsSamuel Fernee & Mary Harris - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Children of Mary Ann Fernee and Henry Bennett
BirthMary Ann Fernee was born on 29 Nov 1858 in 19 Mansfield Place, Kentish Town, St Pancras, Middlesex.
Details from certificate: Mary Ann, father Robert Ferney, Carman, mother Sarah Ferney formerly Stevens, informant was mother Sarah Ferney (who signed with a mark) of 19 Mansfield Place, Kentish Town, registered 7 January 1859.1 
(with Parents) 1861 CensusShe appeared on the 1861 Census of St Pancras, Middlesex with her parents. Mary Ann was age 2 and born in St Pancras.2 
(with Mother) 1871 CensusMargaret [sic] appeared on the 1871 Census of Kentish Town, St Pancras, London in the household of her widowed mother Sarah. She was 12, a Domestic Servant, and was born in Kentish Town.3 
MarriageShe married Henry Bennett on 21 Feb 1875 in the Register Office, Pancras, Middlesex.
Details from certificate: Henry Bennett, 22 years old, bachelor, Pianoforte maker, residence 6 Cain Place, father Henry Bennett, Plumber;
Mary Ann Fernee, age 21 years, spinster, residence 6 Cain Place, father Robert Fernee, Carman (deceased), Mary Ann signed with her mark
Witnesses were Gregory Denny and Sarah Fernee [Mary's sister and future brother-in-law]
[Note: Mary Ann's actual age was 16 years, 3 months].4 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband Henry died in 1880.5 
1881 CensusMary Ann Fernee appeared on the 1881 Census of St Pancras, London, at 26 Peckwater Street. Mary Ann Bennett was a widow, age 22, a Laundress, and born in London. Also at this address were Maria Stevens (a charwoman, 46, b St Pancras) and her sister Susannah Davis (41, Laundress, b St Pancras) - [possibly sisters of her mother Sarah Stevens]. Her children Rebecca and Elizabeth were living with her.6 
MarriageMary Ann Fernee married John Henry Blackmore on 9 Jun 1889 in St Mark Regents Park, Middlesex.
Details from the register: John Henry Blackmore, 30, widower, coach builder, residence 21 James Street, father John Blackmore, carpenter;
Mary Ann Bennett, 30, widow, 21 James Street, father Robert Fernee, carman;
They were married after banns and the witnesses were [Mary Ann's siblings] Emily Driscoll and Charles Fernee.7 
Note.At the time of their marriage, John had children Alexander and May. Mary Ann had daughters Rebecca and Elizabeth. 
1891 CensusMary Ann Fernee and John Henry Blackmore appeared on the 1891 Census of Pancras, London, at 69 Peckwater Street, enumerated 5 Apr 1891. John Blackmoor was 37, employed as a Coach's painter, and was born in Pancras. Maryan was 22, a Laundress and born in Pancras. Their children Rebecca and Elizabeth were with them, as well as Alexander and May (both age 5, born Fulham). Mary Ann's mother Sarah occupied one room and was enumerated as a Lodger.8 
1901 CensusMary Ann Fernee and John Henry Blackmore appeared on the 1901 Census of St Pancras, London, at 69 Peckwater Street, enumerated 31 Mar 1901. John Henry was 42, a Coach painter, and was born in St Pancras. Mary Ann was 42 and worked as a Laundress. Their daughter Elizabeth was listed as living with them, as well as May and Alexander (both age 14, born Fulham). The Blackmores occupied 4 rooms and Mary Ann's mother Sarah Fernee occupied one room.9 
(Subject) Photograph Mary Ann Blackmore was in the family group photo taken at her nephew Charlie's wedding in 1909.
Last Edited8 Dec 2009

Citations

  1. Copy birth certificate of Mary Ann Fernee, born 29 November 1858, registered 9 January 1859 in the Registration District of St Pancras.
  2. 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/124 folio 44.
  3. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/238 folio 38.
  4. Copy marriage certificate of Henry Bennett and Mary Ann Fernee, married 21 February 1875 in the Registration District of Pancras.
  5. Correspondence with Michael Fernee.
  6. 1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/222 folio 92.
  7. Marriages of St Mark Regents Park, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. John Henry Blackmore & Mary Ann Bennett, 1889, #382.
  8. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/139 folio 159.
  9. 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/151 folio 34.