The Hobbs Family of Kensington London
THOMAS HOBBS was born in 1835 in Kensington London and was a Smith at the time of his marriage to EMMA DAY in 1854.They were married on 10th September 1854 at Trinity Church which is situated in the Parish Of St Marylebone. His place of residence was given as Buckingham Place whereas Emma's was given as the Trinity District
His father was also called THOMAS HOBBS and on the marriage certificate of Thomas and Emma he gives his occupation as Contractor.
In May 2006, I had access to the 1851 Census for the Kensington area of London and located the family at the address 3 Upper Holland Street, Kensington, London (PRO Ref Ho 107 1468 Folio 19 Page 18/98)
| NAME | STATUS | AGE | SEX | BIRTHPLACE | OCCUPATION |
| THOMAS HOBBS | Married | 40 | Male | Kensington London | Scavenger |
| SUSAN HOBBS | Married | 40 | Female | Kensington London | |
| THOMAS HOBBS | Son | 15 | Male | Kensington London | Errand Boy |
| ELIZA HOBBS | Dau | 13 | Female | Kensington London | |
| ELIZABETH HOBBS | Dau | 12 | Female | Kensington London | |
| JOHN HOBBS | Son | 11 | Male | Kensington London | |
| MARY HOBBS | Dau | 5 | Female | Kensington London | |
| GEORGE HOBBS | Son | 4 | Male | Kensington London |
Details of THOMAS HOBBS twenty and thirty years later can be found by following the link. His eldest son THOMAS looks as though he is head of the company by 1881 with his father retiring.
The mother SUSAN HOBBS lived to be 66 years of age. She died on 24th January 1879 at 31 Holland Street Kensington London. The cause of death was given as Bronchitis and Pleuritus. The informant is her "daughter" EMMA HOBBS. I believe that this is in fact her daughter in law EMMA HOBBS. She made her entry by a "X" which indicated that Emma never did learn to write. She was present at death and gives her address as 18 Wharf Road Paddington London. The house where SUSAN died still exists just off Kensington High Street.
Two photos of the Thomas HOBBS business - Paddington London (Date Unknown)
Interestingly it looks as though at least one of this sons entered the business. The 1881 Census gives the following information with regard to Thomas's younger brother JOHN HOBBS and his family
Dwelling 123 O Street London, Middlesex, England Family History
Library Film 1341020
Public Records Office Reference RG11/ Piece / Folio 0088 / 137 Page Number
17
Name |
Status | Age | Occupation |
Born |
| John HOBBS | Head - M | 41 | Contractors Foreman | Kensington Middlesex |
| Eliza HOBBS | Wife - M | 31 | Paddington, Middlesex, England | |
| John HOBBS | Son | 12 | Scholar | Paddington, Middlesex, England |
| Eliza HOBBS | Daughter | 10 | Scholar | Paddington, Middlesex, England |
| Thos. HOBBS | Son | 8 | Scholar | Paddington, Middlesex, England |
| Harriet HOBBS | Daughter | 6 | Scholar | Paddington, Middlesex, England |
| Henry HOBBS | Son | 4 | Scholar | Paddington, Middlesex, England |
| Mary HOBBS | Daughter | 2 | Chelsea, Middlesex, England |
The 1881 Census also gives the following details of the youngest brother GEORGE HOBBS and his family
Dwelling 6 Green Street London, Middlesex, England Family History
Library Film 1341001
Public Records Office Reference RG11/ Piece / Folio 0004 / 66 Page Number
15
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation
George HOBBS Head M Male 34 Kensington, Middlesex, England Wheelwright
Elizabeth HOBBS Wife M Female 35 Kensington, Middlesex, England
Elizabeth HOBBS Dau Female 15 Kensington, Middlesex, England Ironer
Susan HOBBS Dau Female 13 Paddington, Middlesex, England Scholar
William HOBBS Son Male 7 Paddington, Middlesex, England Scholar
Ann F.ARCHER Boarder Female 53 Littleton, Middlesex, England Ironer
John M. FARCHER Boarder Male 17 Kensington, Middlesex, England Groom D
James BROCK Boarder M Male 67 Marylebone, Middlesex, England Wharf Labourer
Mary BROCK Boarder M Female 68 Marylebone, Middlesex, England Ironer
It is difficult to discern whether or not GEORGE is involved in the family business
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