Emily Fernee1

#21194, (1865 - 1946)
FatherRobert Fernee1 (1834 - 1869)
MotherSarah Stevens1 (1836 - 1919)
RelationshipGreat-granddaughter of Samuel Fernee
Extended Family
ChartsSamuel Fernee & Mary Harris - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Children of Emily Fernee and Sylvester Driscoll
BirthEmily Fernee was born on 22 Mar 1865 in Kentish Town, Middlesex.2,1
 
(with Mother) 1871 CensusEmilia [sic] appeared on the 1871 Census of Kentish Town, St Pancras, London in the household of her widowed mother Sarah. She was 5, a Scholar, and was born in Kentish Town.3 
BaptismEmily Fernee was baptized on 5 Jul 1872 in St Luke's New Kentish Town, Middlesex. She was the daughter of Robert, a coalman, & Sarah Fernée of 3 Alpha Place. Her siblings Maria and Robert were baptised the same day.1 
(Witness) Marriage Emily Fernee witnessed the marriage of Thomas Blackburne and her sister Elizabeth Fernee on 13 Jun 1886 in St Mark Regents Park, Middlesex.4 
MarriageEmily Fernee married Sylvester Driscoll on 25 Dec 1887 in Kentish Town.
Information from the register: Sylvester Driscoll, 28, bachelor, coal porter, residence 64 Peckwater Street, father Timothy Driscoll (deceased), shoemaker;
Emily Fernee, 22, spinster, 64 Peckwater Street, father Robert Fernee (deceased), coal porter;
They were married after banns and the witnesses were [Emily's brother] Charles Fernee and [Emily's brother Robert's future wife] Florence Head.5 
(Witness) Marriage Emily Driscoll witnessed the marriage of her brother Robert Fernee and Florence Maud Head on 19 Feb 1888 in Kentish Town.6 
(Witness) Marriage Emily Driscoll witnessed the marriage of John Henry Blackmore to her sister Mary Ann on 9 Jun 1889 in St Mark Regents Park.7 
1891 CensusSylvester and Emily Driscol appeared on the 1891 Census of St Pancras, London, at 20 Peckwater Street. The family lived in 2 rooms. Sylvester was 31 years old, a coal porter, and was born in Lambeth. Emily was 26, employed as a laundress, and born in Pancras. Their two children were William (2) and Albert (1 month.)8 
1901 CensusSylvester and Emily appeared on the 1901 Census of St Pancras, London, at 63 Peckwater Street. Sylvester was 44, worked as a Coal Carter, and was born in Lambeth, London. Emily was 36 and born in St Pancras. Their children were William (12), Albert (10), Lilian (7), Ernest (5), Herbert (3), and Robert (2).
The other family at 63 Peckwater was Emily's widowed sister Sarah Denny and her five chldren.9 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband Sylvester died between 1906 and 1911.10 
(Subject) Photograph Emily Driscoll was in the family group photo taken at her nephew Charlie's wedding in 1909.
1911 CensusEmily Driscoll appeared on the 1911 Census of Kentish Town, London, at 31 Peckwater Street. She was 45 years old, a widow, had borne 10 children, 8 of whom were still living, worked as a laundress on her own account at home, and was born in Kentish Town London. With her were her children William Sylvester (22, railway labourer), Lillian (17, daily housework), Ernest (15, factory hand), Herbert (13), Robert (12), Daisy (8), and Henry Edward (5). Their residence had four rooms and the census return was filled out by William.10 
DeathEmily died on 4 Sep 1946.11
 
ProbateHer estate was proved on 26 Nov 1946 in London. Entry from the probate calendar:

DRISCOLL Emily of 31 Peckwater-street Kentish Town London NW5, widow, died 4 September 1946. Administration London 26 November to Lilian Duffield (wife of George Duffield). Effects £116 10s 9d.11
 
Last Edited2 Aug 2014

Citations

  1. Baptisms of St Luke New Kentish Town, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Emily Fernee, 1872, #166.
  2. GRO Indexes to Births, 1837-1983 (http://www.ancestry.com, online images), Emily Fernel, Jun Q 1865, Pancras RD.
  3. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/238 folio 38.
  4. Marriages of St Mark Regents Park, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Thomas Blackburne & Elizabeth Fernee, 1886, #233.
  5. Marriages of Kentish Town, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Sylvester Driscoll & Emily Fernee, 1887, #300.
  6. Marriages of Kentish Town, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Robert Fernee & Florence Maud Head, 1888, #311.
  7. Marriages of St Mark Regents Park, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. John Henry Blackmore & Mary Ann Bennett, 1889, #382.
  8. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/139 folio 165.
  9. 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/151 folio 34.
  10. 1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 9 SD 3 ED 1 Schedule 176.
  11. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Emily Driscoll, 1946.
  12. Baptisms of St John the Baptist Church, Kentish Town, London. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Daisy Driscoll, 1903, #33.
  13. Baptisms of St John the Baptist Church, Kentish Town, London. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Edward Henry Driscoll, 1905, #417.