Im researching Frederick James Castle (1824-1897), land developer in Southborough and Tunbridge Wells and would appreciate some assistance in obtaining more details about his family.
I will begin with what I know so I don't waste your time and then ask my questions.
Frederick was born 1824 in Southborough. He was baptised August 8,1824 (registered Tunbridge Wells). His parents were given as Charles Daniel Castle and Mary Castle. What can you tell me about Fredericks parents?
I found christening records for Henry Thomas Castle Aug 28,1822 Tunbridge Wells and William Wingate Castle Aug 16,1820 Tunbridge Wells both with parents Mary and Charles Daniel Castle, so these will be Fredericks siblings. I could find no other records for his siblings so I am wondering what can you tell me about his siblings?
Electoral records for 1857 ,1868,1895 give him as "Frederick James Castle, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells".
The 1851 census, at Southborough gives Mary Castle, age 56,widow, born 1796 Southborough. With her was her daughter Emma B Castle, age 32, born 1819 Southborough and her son Frederick born 1824 Southborough ; 2 servants; one boarder. Mary is a house proprietor. Frederick and his sister are both single (no occupation given).
The 1861 census, at London Road, Southborough gives Mary Castle, widow,born 1795 Tunbridge Wells, house proprietor. With her was her single son Frederick, born 1824 T.Wells, a hop factor; and one servant. I found the marriage record for Mary's daughter Emma so I don't need anything more for her.
Frederick is found in various records from the 1860's to the 1880's as a land developer associated with Camden Park where he owned land and also the Dorking Road development.
Frederick's probate record gave him of 63 Tressillian Rd, Brockley,Kent ,died May 15,1897. The executor of his 19,167 pound estate was his widow Kate Castle.
Now the story about Frederick and his wife gets interesting. An account about the Dorking Road development stated that Fredericks wife Kate had a son Frederick Arthur Sinden who in 1928 sold off the land in Dorking land that Kate had inherited from her husband Frederick James Castle. With that I found Kate Castle had a relationship with a Frederick James Sinden (1842-1912) and with her had two sons namely Frederick Arthur Sinden (1869-1945),born in Paddington,London and Gorden Sinden, born 1874 Paddington,London.
The 1871 census at 54 Moscow Rd, Paddington gave Frederick Sinden, born 1831 Tonbridge with wife Kate, born 1840 brenchley,Kent and son Frederick A Sinden, born 1870 Paddington. Frederick was a hop merchant and Kate a "court dress maker" Also present was a woman who was a dressmakers assistant. Moving ahead to the 1901 census, at 20 St James Road,Tunbridge Wells is Kate Castle, age 60, born 1841 Brenchley, living on own means and with her was her son Gordon, an insurance agent, born 1874 Paddington, and one servant. Her son Frederick Arthur Sinden got married and had a family and appears to have married twice.
I have a death record for a Kate Castle in Tunbridge Wells April 10,1912 . Where and when was she buried?. Where and when was her husband Frederick Charles Castle buried (1897).Any grave photo's? Any photos of them while living? Any probate record for Kate? Although Fredericks probate of 1897 refers to Kate as a widow, is there any record of a divorce for them, or did she just leave her husband and take up with Mr Sinden and have two sons while still married to Mr Castle?
Any newspaper items regarding the life and career of Frederick Charles Castle would be much appreciated.
Any assistance would be appreciated.