[Henry WINDEATT - the accountant
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| Henry was born and married in Exeter, but shortly after moved to Manchester where some of his older siblings had already moved. He moved again to Aston, Birmingham probably after his mother had died in 1891. |
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Parents & Siblings
Spouse: Frances PERCY (1859-?)
Marriage solemnised at St. Michael's Church in the parish of Heavitree in the County of Devon
| Date | Name & Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or Profession | Residence at the time of Marriage | Father's Name and Forename | Rank or profession of Father | Witnesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th September 1881 | Henry WINDEATT | 21 | Bachelor | Accountant | Holloway St Exeter | William WINDEATT | Traveller | James PERCY
Isabel HURDLE |
| Frances PERCY | 22 | Spinster | Accountant | Fore St. Heavitree | James PERCY | Plasterer |
This marriage was carried out by Licence, i.e. the couple did not wait the three weeks for banns to be read. The reason was possibly the impending arrival of their first child who was born seven and a bit months later.
Why did Henry say his father was a traveller? William had been a porter at the Female Penitentiary for some time by now. Or did the person who transcribed the marriage certificate make a mistake and transpose the bride and groom's fathers' professions? Certainly Henry's father, William, had been a plasterer before he got the portering job.
Children
1. Fanny (1882-?)
Birth in the Sub-district of Heavitree in the County of Devon 1882
| When & Where | Name | Sex | Name and Surname of Father | Name, surname and maiden surname of mother | Occupation of father | Signature, description and residence of informant | When registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th April 1882 Fore Street Heavitree | Fanny | Girl | Henry WINDEATT | Frances WINDEATT formerly PERCY | Accountant | F WINDEATT Mother Fore Street Heavitree |
20th May 1882 |
A fellow researcher has kindly contributed the information that Fanny married twice, first to a TABER and then to a HOARE, and that there was issue from the first marriage. I have not published any details in accordance with the 100 year guidelines.
2. Henry Percival (1884-?)
Birth in the Sub-district of Pendleton, Salford, in the County of Lancaster 1884
| When & Where | Name | Sex | Name and Surname of Father | Name, surname and maiden surname of mother | Occupation of father | Signature, description and residence of informant | When registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th April 1884 28 Stowell Street Pendelton Salford USD |
Henry Percival | Boy | Henry WINDEATT | Frances WINDEATT formerly PERCY | Union Clerk | Henry WINDEATT Father 28 Stowell Street Pendelton |
8th July 1884 |
3. Violet Ida (1888-?)
Birth in the Sub-district of Pendleton, Salford, in the County of Lancaster 1884
| When & Where | Name | Sex | Name and Surname of Father | Name, surname and maiden surname of mother | Occupation of father | Signature, description and residence of informant | When registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th March 28 Stowell Street Pendelton Salford USD |
Violet Ida | Girl | Henry WINDEATT | Frances WINDEATT formerly PERCY | Settlement Clerk In the Salford Union | F WINDEATT Mother 28 Stowell Street Pendelton |
Fifth May 1888 |
4. Elsie Mary (1890-?)
We don't have a copy of her birth certificate but she was born in the September quarter of 1890 in Salford (GRO Ref: 8d 132).
On his father's death certificate in January 1890, Henry reported that he lived at 21 Vere St. Not a particular pleasant area from the photographs:
- Link to Manchester Local Image Collection. Type Vere into the search box for an aerial view of the street and its timber factory. You can select the image for a larger picture.
5. Louise (1892-?)
We don't have a copy of her birth certificate but she was born in the September quarter of 1892 in Aston.
Census Transcriptions
1871
Here's Henry, aged 9, Living at no. 4 Holloway Buildings with his parents and a few elder sisters. As the youngest child and first son to survive after a succession of six older sisters he must have been very spoiled! His two older brothers had left home in the 1850s long before he was born!
| Name | Relationship | Mar | Age | Sex | Occupation | Birthplace | DOB? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William WINDEAT | Head | M | 54 | M | Porter (at Female Penitentiary) | Horrabridge, Devon | 1816 |
| Selina WINDEAT | Wife | M | 52 | F | - | Exeter, Devon | 1818 |
| Selina WINDEAT | Daur | U | 26 | F | Dressmaker | Exeter,Devon | 1844 |
| Elizabeth WINDEAT | Daur | U | 17 | F | Servant (Domestic) | Exeter, Devon | 1851 |
| Ellen WINDEATT | Daur | - | 13 | F | Scholar | Exeter, Devon | 1857 |
| Louisa WINDEATT | Daur | - | 11 | F | Scholar | Exeter, Devon | 1859 |
| Henry WINDEATT | Son | - | 9 | M | Scholar | Exeter, Devon | 1861 |
| Margaret WINDEATT* | Granddaur. | 3 | F | Lancashire, Prestwich | 1867 |
1881
Living at Penitentiary Court, Exeter Holy Trinity, Devon. Henry is the last child still remaining at home with his parents in 1881. He married Frances PERCY later the same year. The family - including mum and dad- must have moved up to Salford some time between the birth of Fanny in 1882 and the birth of Henry Percival in 1884. Perhaps William got a small pension from the Penitentiary which allowed him to stop working? Or perhaps Henry's new job up north was sufficiently well-paid to support them all?
| Name | Relationship | Mar | Age | Sex | Occupation | Birthplace | DOB? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William WINDEAT | Head | M | 65 | M | Porter at Penitentiary | Horrabridge, Devon | 1816 |
| Selina WINDEAT | Wife | M | 63 | F | Wife | Exeter, Devon | 1818 |
| Henry WINDEATT | Son | U | 19 | M | Solicitor's Clerk | Exeter, Devon | 1861 |
1891
Living at 233 Bevington Rd, St Peter & St Paul parish, Aston, Warwicks.
| Surname | First name(s) | Rel | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Where Born | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINDIATT | Henry | Head | M | M | 29 | Super Out Relief Aston Union | Devon - Exeter | Employed |
| WINDIATT | Frances | Wife | M | F | 32 | Devon - Heavitree | ||
| WINDIATT | Fanny | Dau | - | F | 8 | Devon - Heavitree | ||
| WINDIATT | Henry P | Son | - | M | 6 | Lancashire - Salford | ||
| WINDIATT | Violet I | Dau | - | F | 3 | Lancashire - Salford | ||
| WINDIATT | Elsie M | Dau | - | F | 10m | Lancashire - Salford |
(RG12/2433 36, Folio 92 Page 26, Schedule: 105)
1901
| Name | Age | Where Born | Census Place | Parish | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Windeatt | 39 | Devon Exeter | Warwickshire | Erdington | Settlement Clerk Aston Union |
| Frances Windeatt | 42 | Devon Heavitree | Warwickshire | Erdington | |
| Fanny Windeatt | 18 | Devon Heavitree | Warwickshire | Erdington | |
| Henry Windeatt | 16 | Lancs Pendleton | Warwickshire | Erdington | Commercial Clerk |
| Ida Windeatt | 13 | Lancs Pendleton | Warwickshire | Erdington | |
| Louise Windeatt | 8 | B Ham | Warwickshire | Erdington |
Elsie Mary does not appear in this census so I assume she must have died in infancy.