Thomas Fernee1,2

#315, (1826 - 1907)
FatherGeorge Fernee1,2 (1790 - 1863)
MotherChrissy Bennett1 (1794 - 1862)
RelationshipGrandson of Samuel Fernee
Extended Family
ChartsSamuel Fernee & Mary Harris - Children & Grandchildren
Samuel Fernee & Mary Harris - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart
Peter Godart & Mary Dowson - Children & Grandchildren
Peter Godart & Mary Dowson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart
Ancestors of Sarah Mary Fernee (my line)

Children of Thomas Fernee and Sarah Mary Godart
OccupationThomas Fernee was a wood carver (1859), journeyman carver (1861), sculptor (1871 & 91), cabman (1881), cabinet carver (1884.) 
BirthHe was born on 29 Jul 1826 in Clerkenwell, Middlesex.3
 
BaptismHe was baptized on 27 Aug 1826 in St James Clerkenwell, Middlesex. He was the son of George, a potatoe dealer, & Crissey Fernee of St John Street.1
Thomas Fernee
Baptism, 1826, St James Clerkenwell
(with Parents) 1841 CensusThos appeared on the 1841 Census of St James Clerkenwell (Finsbury), Middlesex in the household of his parents. He was 15 and born in the county.4 
(Sibling) 1851 CensusHe appeared on the 1851 Census of Finsbury, Islington, Middlesex, as a brother in the household of George Fernee. Thomas was unmarried, age 24, a Wood Carver, and born in Clerkenwell.5 
MarriageThomas Fernee married Sarah Mary Godart, daughter of Herbert Godart and Elizabeth Harden, on 11 Oct 1859 in Register Office, St Pancras, Middlesex.
Information from the certificate: Thomas Fernee was 34, a bachelor, wood carver, residence 15 Union St, Pancras, father George gentleman. Sarah Mary Godart was 30, a spinster, same residence, father Herbert wood carver (deceased). Witnesses were Henry Clive Spark and John Radley.2 
Research Note The 1861 census returns for 1-45 Union Street suffered from a leaking roof whilst in storage and do not survive. 
Note.On 6 February 1862, thirty-one pauper's children were baptised in the parish church of St Pancras. Thomas and Sarah Mary's daughters Ellen and Sarah Mary were two of them. Daughter Minnie was baptised in 1863 along with 43 other pauper's children. Son Thomas was baptised in 1865 with 43 other paupers. Son Herbert George was baptised in 1867 with 39 other paupers.6 
1871 CensusThomas and Sarah M Fernee appeared on the 1871 Census of St. Pancras, Middlesex, at 22 Werrington Street. There were five households at this address including Thomas' unmarried brother George. Thomas was 44, a Sculptor and born in Islington, Middlesex. Sarah M was 42 and born in Islington. Their children were Ellen (10), Sarah M (8), Minnie (6), Thomas (5), and Herbert G (4.)7 
Note.Thomas' sister Ellen Emma Moultrie lived at 1 Werrington Street in 1871. 
1881 CensusThomas Fernee appeared on the 1881 Census of St. Pancras, London, Middlesex, at 22 Werrington Street. There were two families and several lodgers at 22 Werrington. The family's surname was recorded as Firn. Thomas was 54, married (although Sarah was not here and daughter Ellen was recorded as his wife), a Cabman, and was born in Clerkenwell. His children were Ellen (20, dress maker), Sarah Mary (19), Minnie (18), Thomas (16), Herbert George (13). There was also a lodger in the household. [Note: Sarah was found to be a patient at University College Hospital]8 
(Witness) Marriage Thomas Fernee witnessed the marriage of William James Smart to his daughter Sarah Mary Fernee on 12 Aug 1882 in Bedford Chapel, Middlesex.9
DirectoryThomas Fernee was listed in the 1884 London business directory as " Fernee T 16 Werrington st Oakley sq NW; Cabinet Carver."10 
1891 CensusThomas and Sarah M Fernee appeared on the 1891 Census of Kentish Town, St Pancras, London, at 10 Torriano Avenue, enumerated 5 Apr 1891. Thomas was 64, employed as a Sculptor, and was born in Clerkenwell, London. Sarah M was 62 and born in Clerkenwell. Their daughter Minnie was with them, as well as a visitor, a boarder, and a family of three lodgers. The relationship was not noted but the lodgers were their daughter Ellen Haward, her husband George and their infant son Harold.11 
(Other) 1901 CensusThomas and his wife Sarah appeared on the 1901 Census of Luton, Bedfordshire, in the household of his son-in-law and daughter George and Minnie Gostock. Thomas was 74, a Retired Wood Carver, born in London, and was noted to be blind.12 
WidowedThomas Fernee was widowed in 1906. 
DeathHe died on 12 Dec 1907 in the Union Workhouse, Luton, Bedfordshire.
Details from certificate: Thomas Ferneé, age 81 years, occupation Wood Carver (Journeyman) of Luton, died of Senile Decay certified by Wm David Rose MB. The informant was son-in-law G Gostick, of 3 Belmont Road, Luton, who was in attendance. Registered 12 December 1907.13 
Newspaper Published 20 Dec 1907 in the Luton Times and Advertiser.

DEATHS.
Dec 12 at 3, Belmont-road, Luton, Thomas Fernee, aged 80 years.14
 
WebLinkClick here to read about the Luton workhouse. 
Last Edited22 Aug 2015

Citations

  1. Baptisms of St James Clerkenwell, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Thomas Fernee, 1826, #1007.
  2. Copy marriage certificate of Thomas Fernee and Sarah Mary Godart, married 11 October 1859 in the Registration District of St Pancras.
  3. Baptisms of St James Clerkenwell, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Thomas Fernee, 1826, ledger book.
  4. 1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/662/2 folio 42.
  5. 1851 Census for England & Wales, HO107/1499 folio 397 page 13.
  6. Baptisms of the parish of St Pancras, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry.
  7. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/229 folio 15.
  8. 1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/ 203 folio 93.
  9. Copy marriage certificate of William James Smart and Sarah Mary Fernee, married 12 August 1882 in the Registration District of Pancras.
  10. Website Digital Library of Historical Directories (www.historicaldirectories.org), Business Directory of London, 1884, Part 2: Classified Section, page 107.
  11. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/140 ed 51, folio 72, page 26.
  12. Image of the 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG 13/1515 folio 132.
  13. Copy death certificate of Thomas Fernee, died 12 December 1907, registered 12 December 1907 in the Registration District of Luton.
  14. Luton Times and Advertiser. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  15. Baptisms of the parish of St Pancras, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Ellen Fernee, 1862, #177.
  16. Copy birth certificate of Sarah Mary Fernee, born 3 December 1861, registered 13 January 1862 in the Registration District of Somers Town, St Pancras.
  17. Baptisms of the parish of St Pancras, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Minnie Fernee, 1863, #1548.
  18. Baptisms of the parish of St Pancras, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Thomas Fernee, 1865, #593.
  19. Baptisms of the parish of St Pancras, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. George Herbert Fernee, 1867, #813.