CROWE Family History

GEORGE JOHN CROWE

Born: 11 February 1848

Died: 3 June 1929

George John CROWE is my Great Grandfather. He was born in Camden Town, London. His parents were Robert CROWE and Jane CROWE (nee GUNSON).

George John married Eliza (Elizabeth) Ann WADDLING at St Mary's Church, in the parish of Somers Town, London, on 27 May 1871.

It is interesting to note that on the marriage certificate of George and Eliza the husbands name is given as John George and he signs as John George. However, there is a note at the bottom left of the certificate changing the name back to George John in 1891, 20 years after they were married! His occupation is given as Smith (Blacksmith).

George John died on 3 June 1929, aged 81, and is buried at Fulham (North Sheen) Cemetery. He outlived his sons George Thomas James and Arthur Henry. Arthur Henry is also buried at Fulham (North Sheen) Cemetery.

In the 1881 Census George John CROWE was living at 25 William Street, Kensington, in the Borough of Chelsea. His occupation is given as "a dealer in horse steak". His wife's name is given as Eliza. His brother-in-law, Walter WADDLING (incorrectly spelt as WOODLING), was also living with them. His occupation is given as "butchers boy".

In the 1891 Census George John CROWE is still living at 25 William Street. His wife's name has now become Elizabeth. His occupation is given as "General Dealer Shop".

Eliza Ann WADDLING was baptised at Old Church, St Pancras, London on 8 May 1852. Her father was Thomas WADDLING, a stone mason. Her mothers name was also Eliza.

Eliza Ann died on 7 October 1925, aged 73, and is buried at Fulham (North Sheen) Cemetery. After his wife's death George John remarried and fathered a son named James.

Eliza Ann had the following other brothers and sisters:

Thomas George WADDLING, baptised 1 June 1850.

Charles WADDLING, baptised 18 June 1854.

Thomas WADDLING, baptised 20 September 1856.

Annie WADDLING, baptised 1 February 1864

All the above children were baptised at St Pancras Old Church.

There are records of George John Crowe and Eliza in the 1881 and 1891 Census.

Census Year - 1881 - Ref: RG11/0032 116 52

Walter Waddling has been incorrectly spelt as Woodling in the Census.

Census Year - 1891 - Ref: RG12/29 35 39