George Cordell1

#1364, (3 November 1839 - )
FatherJames Cordell1 (1804 - 1886)
MotherEliza Forster1 (circa 1809 - 1878)
Extended Family

Children of George Cordell and Emma Dawkins
  • Elizabeth Cordell12 (1862 - )
  • George Cordell8,1 (1864 - )
  • William Cordell8 (circa 1866 - )
  • Margaret Cordell8,1 (1870 - )
  • Sarah Ada Cordell1 (1873 - )
  • Mary Ann Cordell8,1 (1875 - )
BaptismGeorge Cordell was baptized on 3 Nov 1839 in St Mary & St Hugh Church, Harlow, Essex. He was the son of James, a labourer, & Eliza Cordell of Forster Street Harlow.2 
(with Father) 1841 CensusHe appeared on the 1841 Census of Harlow, Essex in the household of his father James Cordell. George was 1 and born in the county.3 
(with Parents) 1851 CensusGeorge appeared on the 1851 Census of Harlow, Essex with his parents. He was 11, an errand boy, and born in Harlow.4 
MarriageGeorge Cordell married Emma Dawkins in 1860.5
 
1861 CensusGeorge and Emma appeared on the 1861 Census of North Weald Bassett, Essex. George was 22, an agricultural labourer, birthplace Harlow. Emma was 20, birthplace High Laver.6 
1871 CensusGeorge and Emma appeared on the 1871 Census of Harlow, Essex, at Thrushes Bush. The whole family was born in Harlow. George was 31, an agricultural labourer. Emma was 28. Their children were Elizabeth (9, scholar), George (7, scholar), William (5, scholar), and Margaret (11 months). With them was a boarder, Fred Wakling (23, ag lab, birthplace High Laver.)7 
1881 CensusGeorge and Emma appeared on the 1881 Census of High Laver, Essex. George was 42, an agricultural labourer, and was born in Harlow. Emma was 40 and born in High Laver. Their children were George (17, ag lab), William (15, ag lab), Margrett (11, scholar), Mary Ann (5, scholar). With them was George's father James (widower, 76, ag lab, birthplace Harlow.8 
1891 CensusGeorge and Emma appeared on the 1891 Census of Hastingwood, North Weald Bassett, Essex, at Hastingwood Road. George was 52, employed as a farm bailiff, and born in Harlow. Emma was 49 and born in High Laver.9 
1901 CensusGeorge and Emma appeared on the 1901 Census of North Weald, Essex, at Rainbow & Dove, Hastingwood. George was 53, working on his own account at home as an Inn Keeper (Pub), birthplace Harlow. Emma was 51 and also born in Harlow. They had one boarder.10 
1911 CensusGeorge and Emma appeared on the 1911 Census of Harlow, Essex, at Mill Street. George was 71, worked as a farm labourer, and was born in Harlow. Emma was 69 and born in High Laver. They had been married 50 years and Emma was the mother of 7 children, 5 of whom were still living. Their dwelling had 5 rooms.11 
Research Note There is a 1922 entry in the GRO death index for George Cordell, age 84, Epping RD (which includes Harlow.) 
Last Edited4 Jul 2017

Citations

  1. Microfilm of the Parish Register of St. Mary's and St. Hugh's church, Harlow, Essex, 1755-1984 (Family History Library, 1472363).
  2. St Mary and St Hugh Harlow Essex Baptism Register. Image viewed at SEAX. George Cordell, 1839, #1391.
  3. 1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/33 Book 3 Folio 47.
  4. 1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1770 folio 491 page 10.
  5. FreeBMD. George Cordell & Emma Dawkins, Dec Q 1860, Epping RD.
  6. 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/1064 folio 96.
  7. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/1641 folio 46.
  8. 1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/1740 folio 10.
  9. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1363 folio 115.
  10. 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/1641 folio 61.
  11. 1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 189 SD 3 ED 3 Schedule 143.
  12. Microfilm of the Parish Register of St. Mary's and St. Hugh's church, Harlow, Essex, 1755-1984 (Family History Library, 1472363). Elizabeth Cordell baptism, 1862, #2102.