Im looking for information about the Parker family. I have a 1901 census taken at The Baths at Ilfracombe,Devon listing as head of household Henry Parker born 1849 at St Lukes,Middlesex,the son of William Parker (b1826 Essex) and Louisa Parker (b1826 Hadlow,Essex). Living with Henry Parker is his wife Ellen. Ellen was born Ellen Rowe 1857 at Monmouthsire,Wales, the daughter of Robert Rowe(1830-1884) and June Bynum Scump(1834-1925).Also living with Henry and his wife are their children Henry Lloyd Parker,born 1892 at Ilfracombe and two other children (which I have no interest in).
Henry Parker senior was a famous Victorian swimmer who is referred to in all newspaper accounts as "Harry Parker". In the 1901 census Henry was the manager of the baths at Ilfracombe.His son Henry Lloyd Parker is most often referred to as Harry Parker junior and was a well known swimmer in his own right, who also worked at the same baths in Ilfracombe as his father.
For reference and more information about Henry senior and his son see the website
www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk who have a souvenir booklet with photos etc of these two men and other information about the history of the baths. This booklet was published in 2010.
Here is what I want to know (1) when and where did Henry's wife Ellen die (2) when and where did Henry Parker die (3) What happened to Henry Parkers son Henry, who I found in the 1911 census as a visitor at Tottenham,Middlsex with the Matthew Maylam family.Henry junior is single,a professional swimmer.With Henry junior is his 15 yr old sister Helen Louise Parker. After 1911 I have no information for him.
Also of interest to me is what happened to Henry seniors sister Miss Emily Parker, born 1861 at Clerkenwell. She was a famous swimmer also and there are lots of accounts of her exploits on the internet. The last record I have for her is the 1881 census at Clerkenwell where she is age 20, a teacher of swimming. Any details about her getting married/children and death are of interest to me.