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London & Middlesex Lookup Requests / Re: Henry William PORTER, born 13 Nov 1824, Bethnal Green
« on: Thursday 02 June 22 17:32 BST (UK)  »
I have not found this family in the usual 1861 London census records, but have been given an intriguing reference in The Genealogist site to a George Porter, 25, whose profession is a chronometer salesman. Could he be George Henry Porter b ca 1829? I could not see this person in the usual sites.

Also a Maria Porter who might be his sister. No Robert Porter with an occupation similar to an accountant or financial secretary.

I hope I am not breaking any rules by asking but would it be possible to confirm this? More details of this household in 1861 would be much appreciated.

Thankyou.



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London & Middlesex Lookup Requests / Re: Henry William PORTER, born 13 Nov 1824, Bethnal Green
« on: Friday 31 December 21 17:50 GMT (UK)  »
Happy New Year to you and yours.

Thanks for your best wishes. It looks like we are "on the same page" with our research. The Australian researcher (gschenery) you mention is our relative and we have been working together on this project.

Sarah Ann Featon's brother, William Charles Porter born 7 April 1853, Bethnal Green, Middlesex, married Emmeline Florence Lee Feb. 1881, Auckland, New Zealand.
They had a daughter Alice Florence Porter born 1882, died 1883, Auckland.
From various records, it seems William arrived at Port Chalmers (Dunedin) 24 October 1872 on board the "May Queen" (which made 16 voyages to New Zealand). Possibly he worked on the goldfields for a time before going to Auckland to be a tobacconist. In 1878-1879 he is recorded at Victoria Street Intersects., Auckland, as Allen & Porter, Tobacconists.

It would be great if you could get to trace and picture the Album that was sent to Queen Victoria in 1897. A casket made from New Zealand native woods was made by the local Mayor. It may still be there in the British Museum.

Yes, we have been in touch with the Emms family who are supporting the exhibition.

You might like to send us your email address by private message.


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London & Middlesex Lookup Requests / Re: Henry William PORTER, born 13 Nov 1824, Bethnal Green
« on: Thursday 30 December 21 22:52 GMT (UK)  »
I am researching Sarah Ann Featon (née Porter) as my wife is working on an exhibition of her botanical art work and the Album she and her husband produced and is also writing a history of Sarah's time in New Zealand. Most of her paintings are held in Te Papa, our national museum.

Phillip Allingham's 1959 presentation is held by the Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. It is more about Sarah Featon's art and has little personal information apart from the details already mentioned in this thread. Unfortunately we haven't been able to trace the paintings mentioned.

We haven't been able to find any of the Porter family in the 1861 census, this remains a mystery to us as well as what happened to Sarah's father, Henry William Porter, born 13 Nov 1824, Bethnal Green.

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London & Middlesex Lookup Requests / Re: Henry William PORTER, born 13 Nov 1824, Bethnal Green
« on: Wednesday 29 December 21 19:31 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Dennis,
I'm interested to learn that George Henry Porter is your great-grandfather.
Information was obtained by searching on Ancestry and FindMyPast.
I'm researching his niece Sarah Ann Porter who married Edward Featon in New Zealand.
Details as follows:
Descendants of Sarah Hannah Porter (sister of your George Henry Porter)
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1-Sarah Hannah Porter b. 15 Apr 1821, Highbury, Hornsey, Middlesex, c. 27 May
  1821, Salem Chapel, Highgate, London, d. Jul 1874, Mile End, Old Town, London
 + Henry William Porter b. 13 Nov 1824, Bethnal Green, Middlesex, c. 7 Feb
  1826, St Matthew, Bethnal Green, m. 20 May 1846, St Mary Stratford Bow,
  Parish of Bow, Middlesex, par. William Porter and Sarah Ann Hunt
|--2-Sarah Ann Porter b. 14 Jul 1847, St George in the East, Middlesex, c. 5
|    Sep 1847, St George in the East, Middlesex, d. 28 Apr 1927, Gisborne, New
|    Zealand, Bur. 29 Apr 1927, Makaraka Cemetery, Brethren
|   + Edward Henry Featon b. 21 May 1840, St Anne Limehouse, Middlesex, c. 10
|    Jun 1840, St Anne Limehouse, Middlesex, m. 17 Mar 1870, St Paul's Church,
|    Auckland, New Zealand, d. 22 Jun 1909, Gisborne, New Zealand, Bur. 23 Jun
|    1909, Makaraka Cemetery, par. John Featon and Mary Ann Read
|--2-Henry Robert Porter b. 20 Apr 1849, Bethnal Green, Middlesex, c. 17 Jun
|    1849, St Matthew, Bethnal Green, d. 1917, Cardiff. Glamorgan, Wales
|   + Jane Bridger b. 1855, St Ives, Cornwall, c. 20 Jul 1855, St Ives,
|    Cornwall, m. 26 Oct 1879, Registry Office, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, d.
|    1940, Cardiff. Glamorgan, Wales, Bur. 11a, 843, par. George Bridger and
|    Jane James
|--2-Alice Esther Porter b. 12 May 1851, Holborn, Middlesex, c. 1 Jun 1851, St
|    Matthew, Bethnal Green, d. Dec 1946
|   + Henry James William Harris b. Oct 1856, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, m. 26 Sep
|    1880, Harrow Green Holy Trinity, West Ham, Essex, d. Dec 1934, West Ham,
|    Essex, par. Henry Harris and Emma Catherine Corbett
|--2-William Charles Porter b. 7 Apr 1853, St Matthew, Bethnal Green, c. 28 Aug
|    1853, St Matthew, Bethnal Green, d. 16 Jun 1929, Stawell, Victoria,
|    Australia
    + Emmeline Florence Lee m. Feb 1881, Auckland

It is thought that niece Sarah was educated by an uncle, possibly your George Henry Porter, who encouraged her to paint.
If you have any information about her I would be pleased to hear.
Thanks, John

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Armed Forces / Re: 2245 Sgt. Henry Porter, 40th Regiment of Foot
« on: Wednesday 26 August 20 17:13 BST (UK)  »
Hello ShaunJ,
Thankyou very much for that link and the 1841 Census information.
Best wishes,
John

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Armed Forces / 2245 Sgt. Henry Porter, 40th Regiment of Foot
« on: Wednesday 26 August 20 06:07 BST (UK)  »
Hello Forum members,
I am researching Henry Porter who died 1894 in New Zealand.
He arrived in New Zealand in 1860 with the 40th Regiment of Foot and remained in the country when the regiment returned to England.
I would be grateful for help in finding his enlistment details if possible.
Thank you,
John

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London & Middlesex Lookup Requests / Re: Henry William PORTER, born 13 Nov 1824, Bethnal Green
« on: Friday 17 July 20 21:26 BST (UK)  »
Hello All,

The 1900 will mentioned has arrived but it is for Henry William Porter who married Margaret Harriet Bugden in 1858. His father was Henry Gibson Porter. In 1881 he was an actuary and had 3 servants.

So it's "back to the drawing board" to find death and perhaps a will for Sarah Featon's father.

Thanks for your interest,
John

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London & Middlesex Lookup Requests / Re: Henry William PORTER, born 13 Nov 1824, Bethnal Green
« on: Sunday 12 July 20 19:14 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: BumbleB on Sunday 12 July 20 16:56 BST (UK)
You can apply for a copy of his will - cost is £1.50 - you have to register, but that is free:

https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills

Hello BumbleB,
Thank you for the tip. I have made application for a copy.
Regards,
John

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London & Middlesex Lookup Requests / Re: Henry William PORTER, born 13 Nov 1824, Bethnal Green
« on: Sunday 12 July 20 16:08 BST (UK)  »
"It is only a transcription - no indication of deceased.

And, to add, Henry James William's father is said to be Henry, Glass Vender (sic)"

Thank you, BumbleB.

There was a Henry William Porter who died 5 July 1900, aged 77 years, 73 Inverness Terrace, Hyde Park, Middlesex, with probate effects of  9472 pounds, 9 shillings, 8 pence. He was the right age.

Is there any way to access these details?

John

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