The Rook Family Tree
MARY ANN ROOK. Mary Ann was born on the 28th July 1815 at Boughton Under Blean. She was Christened on 18th September 1815 at St Peter's Street Wesleyan Church Canterbury. Mary died 3rd Qtr 1959, registered at Blean, Kent. She was buried on 18th September 1859 at Herne.
Mary married ALFRED BARNES on 11th October 1836 at St Martin's Church, Herne, Kent.
Alfred Barnes was born 1st February 1816 at Boughton Under Blean. His parents were Thomas Barnes and Abigail Chainey. Alfred died on the 17th July 1856 at Herne Bay aged 40 years. He was buried on 22nd July 1856 at Herne.
Known Children of Mary Ann & Alfred are listed on the right.
CENSUS RETURNS for ALFRED & MARY ANN BARNES:
1841 CENSUS: BOUGHTON, KENT. Boughton Street, Faversham, Kent.
Name |
Age |
Trade or Occupation |
Born in Kent? |
| Thomas Barnes | 50 | Sadler | Yes |
| Abigal Barnes | 45 | Yes | |
| Harriet Barnes | 19 | Yes | |
| David Barnes | 11 | Yes | |
| Mary Barnes | 9 | Yes | |
| John Barnes | 7 | Yes | |
| Alfred Barnes | 25 | Sadler | Yes |
| Alfred Barnes | 3 | Yes |
1841 CENSUS: HERNE, KENT. Herne Street, Herne, Kent.
Name |
Age |
Trade or Occupation |
Born in Kent? |
| Mary Ann Barnes | 24 | Sadler | Yes |
| Emily Barnes | 2 | Yes | |
| Eliza Barnes | 9m | Yes |
Why are they living apart in 1841? Two businesses?
1851 CENSUS: HERNE, KENT. 76 High Street, Herne, Kent.
Name |
Relation | Age |
Trade or Occupation |
Born in Kent? |
| Alfred Barnes | Head | 36 | Sadler | Kent, Boughton. |
| Mary Ann Barnes | Wife | 36 | Kent, Boughton. | |
| Alfred Barnes | son | 14 | Kent, Herne. | |
| Emily Barnes | dau | 11 | Kent, Herne. | |
| Eliza Barnes | dau | 9 | Kent, Herne. | |
| Harry Barnes | son | 7 | Kent, Herne. | |
| Tom Barnes | son | 5 | Kent, Herne. | |
| Chainey Barnes | dau | 2 | Kent, Herne. | |
| John Barnes | son | m | Kent, Herne. |
Both Mary Ann and Alfred die before the 1861 census. The children are all split up. In 1861 the youngest 2, John and William can be found in Herne Union aged 10 and 7 years.
The Wesleyan Chapel where Mary Ann Rook was Christened in 1815.
St. Peter's Street (Formerly King's Street).
Canterbury, Kent.
5. THOMAS RICHARD BARNES
Born 1st Qtr 1846 at Herne.
Christened 12/03/1854 at Herne Bay.
Married (1) 07/11/1868 to LUCY SPICE at Bapchild, Kent.
Died 2nd Qtr 1922 registered at Milton.
5 children born:
1. Henry Albert Born 1869, Murston, Kent. Died aft 1910.
2. Alfred Thomas Born 2nd February 1871 Murston, Kent.
3. Florence Emma Born 1873 Murston, Kent.
4. Arthur William Born 1875 Murston, Kent.
5. Herbert George Born 1882 Murston, Kent.
Married (2) 02/12/1905 HARRIETT VANDEPEER (nee POTT) registered at Milton.
1901: 2 New Villas, Murston, Kent. Brickfield foreman.
Lucy Barnes died 4th Qtr 1903, registered at Milton, aged 57.
1911: 1 New Villas, Lower Murston, Sittingbourne, Kent. Brickfield foreman with new wife Harriett.
6. HARRIETT ANN CHAINEY BARNES
Born 3rd Qtr 1848 at Herne.
Christened 12/03/1854 at Herne Bay.
Married 19/12/1880 to CHARLES PREBBLE at Murston, Kent.
Died ?
1901 Lewisham London. Barring Hall, stables. Charles is still a railway porter but Harriett is listed as a groom!
1911: 81 Kennington Park Road, Southwark, London. Widower living with brother William.7. JOHN BARNES
Born 1st Qtr 1851 at Herne.
Christened 12/03/1854 at Herne Bay.
Married - Bachelor
Died 1921 Maidstone, Kent.
1901: Loose Road, Maidstone. Quarryman.
1911: Well Street, Loose, Maidstone. Quarryman.
8. WILLIAM DAVID BARNES
Born 4th Qtr 1853, registered Blean.
Christened 12/03/1854 at Herne Bay.
Married 25/08/1884 to ESTHER MARY SLEET at Murston, Kent.
Died 1927, Milton, Kent.
1901: London, Housekeeper.
1911: 81 Kennington Park Road, Southwark, London. Widower living with sister Harriett.
No children born.
ref: Mitch Barnes, Kent.
1.5. Mary Ann Rook & Alfred Barnes
Children Of Mary Ann Rook & Alfred Barnes:
1. ALFRED BARNES
Born 1st Qtr 1838 at Herne.
Christened 15/07/1838, St Martins, Herne, Kent.
Married ?
Died ? perhaps 3rd Qtr 1856, registered at Blean ? Buried 22.07.1856 at Herne.
2. EMILY ELIZA BARNES
Born 1st Qtr 1839 at Herne.
Christened 14/04/1839, St Martins, Herne, Kent.
Emily had a son, David, born 1856 in Herne, born out of wedlock. He is registered as a Barnes and father is unknown.
Married STEPHEN THUNDOW 3rd Qtr 1863, Blean. 4 Children.
Died 3rd Qtr 1876, registered Greenwich, aged 37.
4 children born:
1.Fanny Eliza Born 1864, Lewisham, Died 1884, Greenwich, Kent.
2.William Born 1866, Greenwich, Died 1869 Greenwich, Kent.
3.Mary Ann Born 1868, Greenwich, Died 1868 Greenwich, Kent.
4.Emily Eliza Born 1870, Deptford, Kent Died aft 1910
1871: Broomfield, Reculver, Kent. Laundress. Stephen is an agricultural labourer
3. ELIZA ANN BARNES
Born 3rd Qtr 1840 at Herne.
Christened 25/10/1840, St Martins, Herne, Kent.
Married ?
Died ?
1861: Unmarried. Working as a house servant in Mount House, Ospringe Faversham Kent
4. HENRY (HARRY) BARNES
Born 11th June 1843 at Herne.
Christened 12/03/1854 at Herne Bay.
Married 15/08/1867 to HARRIETT RUTH COOPER PORT, Canterbury Registry Office, Canterbury, Kent.
Died 1923
1901: 1 Leonards Cottage, Herne. Jobbing carpenter, also made wooden toys.
10 children born:
1. Evrel Born 1867 in Herne, Kent. Died 1962 in Watford.
2. Harriett Elizabeth Born 1869 in Herne, Died 1877 in Herne Bay, Kent.
3. Alfred John Born 1871 in Herne Bay, Died 1896, registered Blean.
4. William Thomas Born 1874 Herne Bay Kent, Died 1963, registered Bridge.
5. Harry Born 1876 in Herne Bay, Died 1946 in Thanet, Kent.
6. Frederick Born 29th January 1879, Station Road, Herne Bay, Kent. Died 24th June 1943, Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Kent.
7. Bertie Born 1881 Herne Bay, Kent. Died aft 1920.
8. Laura Born 1884 in Herne Bay Kent. Died 1933 in Nottingham.
9. Amy Born 1886, Herne Bay Kent.
10. Florence May 1889 Herne Bay, Kent.
1901: 1 Leonards Cottage, Herne. Jobbing carpenter, also made wooden toys.
1911: Henry/Harry ?
1911: Harriet is at 191 New Rd, Chatham with her daughter Amy Chapple and family.