The Rook Family Tree

 

FLORA ROOK; was born 4th Qtr 1875 at Boughton. She was christened ? Flora died possible death in 1912 aged 35 years? Flora is also known as Florence and Florrie.

Flora married HARRY WILLIAM SELLEN on Christmas Day 1895 at Faversham.

Henry was born 3rd Qtr 1876, registered at Faversham. His parents were ? Harry & Eliza? He died 1st Qtr 1916 aged 39, registered at Faversham.

 

Known Children of Flora and Harry are listed on the right.

 

CENSUS RETURNS for HARRY & FLORA SELLEN:

1901 CENSUS: FAVERSHAM, KENT. 4 Caslocke Street, Faversham, Kent.

Name	Relation	Age	Trade or Occupation	Where born
Harry Sellen	Head	24	Sea Mariner	Kent, Faversham.
Florence Sellen	Wife	23		Kent, Boughton.
May Sellen	Dau.	2		Kent, Faversham.

 

1911 CENSUS: FAVERSHAM, KENT. 14 Dane Terrace Whitstable Road, Faversham.

Name	Relation	Age	Trade or Occupation	Where born
Florence Sellen	Wife	34		Kent, Boughton.
May Lilian Sellen	Dau.	12	School	Kent, Faversham.

 

Florence states that she has been married 14 years, 4 children born and only 1 survived.

Harry:

1911 CENSUS: COLCHESTER, ESSEX. Onboard 'Beryl', Hythe Quay, Colchester, Essex.

Name	Relation	Age	Trade or Occupation	Where born
Harry Sellen	Crew	34	Master	Kent, Faversham.
George ?	Crew	28	Mate	Kent, Faversham.
Frederick Hawkins	Crew	24	Cook	Kent, Boughton.

 

His boat Beryl I assume is named after his 4th daughter.

Harry was a cook onboard 'Kate' at Chatham in 1891 aged 14.

 

 

 

 

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