Robert Fernee1

#20198, (1866 - 1958)
FatherRobert Fernee1 (1834 - 1869)
MotherSarah Stevens1 (1836 - 1919)
RelationshipGreat-grandson of Samuel Fernee
Extended Family
ChartsSamuel Fernee & Mary Harris - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Children of Robert Fernee and Florence Maud Head
BirthRobert Fernee was born on 27 Dec 1866 in Kentish Town, Middlesex.2,1
 
(with Mother) 1871 CensusRobert appeared on the 1871 Census of Kentish Town, St Pancras, London in the household of his widowed mother Sarah. He was 4, a Scholar, and was born in Kentish Town.3 
BaptismRobert Fernee was baptized on 5 Jul 1872 in St Luke's New Kentish Town, Middlesex. He was the son of Robert, a coalman, & Sarah Fernée of 3 Alpha Place. His sisters Maria and Emily were baptised the same day.1 
MarriageHe married Florence Maud Head on 19 Feb 1888 in Kentish Town.
Information from the register: Robert Fernee, 21, bachelor, 64 Peckwater Street, father Robert Fernee (deceased), coal porter;
Florence Maud Head, 19, spinster, 69 Peckwater Street, father Charles Head, plasterer;
They were married after banns and the witnesses were [Robert's siblings] Charles Fernee and Emily Driscoll.4 
Note.They were noted to be paupers in 1889 when their daughter Grace Maud was baptised.5 
1891 CensusRobert Fernee and Florence Maud Head appeared on the 1891 Census of Pancras, London, at 68 Peckwater Street, enumerated 5 Apr 1891. Two Fernee families live at this address: Charles in 3 rooms and Robert in 2. Thomas Fernee was at 66 Peckwater Street. Robert was 24, employed as a Coal Porter, and born in Pancras. Florence was 22 and born in Pancras. Their son Robert was with them.6 
1901 CensusRobert Fernee and Florence Maud Head appeared on the 1901 Census of St Pancras, London, at 105 Islip Street, enumerated 31 Mar 1901. Robert Fernce was 34, a Coal porter, and born in St Pancras. Florence was 31 and born in St Pancras. Their son Robert was listed as living with them, as well as brothers- and sister-in-law William, Robert, James, and Phoebe Head.7 
1911 CensusRobert and Florence appeared on the 1911 Census of Upper Holloway, London, at 32 Ashford Road. They occupied 5 rooms. Robert was 44, born in St Pancras, and a Carman for a Coal Merchant. Florence was 41 and born in St Pancras.They had been married 23 years and only had one child. With them was their son, Robert (23, solicitor's clerk) and one boarder in the household.8 
(Executor) ProbateRobert Fernee was named an executor of the estate of Florence Maud Fernee on 23 Apr 1953 in London.9 
DeathRobert died on 9 Jul 1958.10,11
 
ProbateHis estate was proved on 6 Aug 1958 in London. Entry from the probate calendar:

FERNEE Robert of 65 Shrewsbury Road New Southgate London N11 died 9 July 1958. Probate London 6 August to Robert Fernee retired civil servant. Effects £455 19s 5d.11
 
Last Edited3 Aug 2014

Citations

  1. Baptisms of St Luke New Kentish Town, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Robert Fernee, 1872, #167.
  2. FreeBMD. Robert Fernee, Mar Q 1867, Pancras RD.
  3. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/238 folio 38.
  4. Marriages of Kentish Town, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Robert Fernee & Florence Maud Head, 1888, #311.
  5. Baptisms of Kentish Town, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Grace Maud Fernee, 1889, #1263.
  6. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/139 folio 161 page 24.
  7. 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/150 folio 155 page 33.
  8. 1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 10 SD 2 ED 8 Schedule 33.
  9. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Flora Maud Fernee, 1953.
  10. GRO Indexes to Deaths, images viewed at Ancestry. Robert Fernee, age 91, Sep Q 1958, Wood Green RD.
  11. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Robert Fernee, 1958.