Fifth Generation (Continued)
Fifth Generation (Continued)
Family of William Walker (16) & Sarah Ann Robinson
29. Grace Margaret Walker (William4, William3, William2, Elizabeth1). Born on 2 Feb 1890 in York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.2 Grace Margaret died in Aldershot Garrison, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, on 16 Mar 1892; she was 2.2
William Walker was stationed at Aldershot Garrison in 1892-1893 when Grace Walker died.
William Walker was stationed at Aldershot Garrison in 1892-1893 when Grace Walker died.
30. Lilian Violet Ada Walker (William4, William3, William2, Elizabeth1) 
. Born on 27 Aug 1893 in Cahir (An Cathair), Co. Tipperary, Ireland, United Kingdom.2 Lilian Violet Ada was baptized in Cahir (An Cathair), Co. Tipperary, Ireland, United Kingdom, on 11 May 1894.2
Lilian Walker was an "inmate" in an institution located at Finsbury Road, Brighton, Sussex according to the 1911 British census. She was born at Co. Tipperary, Ireland. (RG 14, PN5106; RG 78 PN226 RD79 SD1 ED18 SN161) The institution on Finsbury Road, Brighton was the Brighton Home for Female Penitents, also known as Albion Hill Home. The home was established at Albion Hill in 1858 as a home for prostitutes and later starting in 1918 for unwed mothers. The home closed in 1951 and was demolished.
The Police Gazette: Expert and Travelling Criminals (Vol VI, No. 32, Friday, August 8th, 1919)
307. Lilian Violet Ada Walker, aliases, Lilian Walker, Edna Harvey, Edna Violet Harvey, Lilian Violet Edna Walker and Edna Violet Ida Harvey, C.R.O. No. S/156254
Decription: B., (Kildare), 1894, ht. 5ft. 5in, c. fresh, h. dk. Brown, e. grey, wart lower lid l. eye.
Bound over, own recognizances, in the sum of £10, for 2 yrs., at Clerkenwell Pol. Ct., (L.), 22.7.1919, for larceny. Previously convicted of larceny and fraud at HASTINGS, BEXHILL, CANTERBURY, and ABERDEEN.
A troublesome thief, who admitted offences at Aldershot, Leeds, Southend-on-Sea, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Method.-
(i) Obtained lodgings at Girls’ Friendly Societies’ Homes and stole jewellery and money.
(ii) Took rooms at a Y.W.C.A. hostel, stated she was paying a visit to her fiancé at a local naval hospital, ransacked the bedrooms of other visitors and absconded.
(iii) Whilst staying at a hotel, stole an attaché case and a handbag from a bedroom and left without paying her bill. Has also obtained food and lodgings by fraud.
(iv) Through the introduction of a friend, obtained permission to a house, where she asked permission to a bedroom, and stole a quantity of jewellery.
Disposed of the property to pawnbrokers.
The portrait is a fairly good likeness, but she dresses smarter and is a little fuller in the face.
Specimen of handwriting at C.R.O.
Subsequent History. C. Info Vol VII 20 2/20
(The National Archives; Kew, London, England; MEPO 6: Metropolitan Police: Criminal Record Office: Habitual Criminals Registers and Miscellaneous Papers; Reference: MEPO 6/67)
. Born on 27 Aug 1893 in Cahir (An Cathair), Co. Tipperary, Ireland, United Kingdom.2 Lilian Violet Ada was baptized in Cahir (An Cathair), Co. Tipperary, Ireland, United Kingdom, on 11 May 1894.2Lilian Walker was an "inmate" in an institution located at Finsbury Road, Brighton, Sussex according to the 1911 British census. She was born at Co. Tipperary, Ireland. (RG 14, PN5106; RG 78 PN226 RD79 SD1 ED18 SN161) The institution on Finsbury Road, Brighton was the Brighton Home for Female Penitents, also known as Albion Hill Home. The home was established at Albion Hill in 1858 as a home for prostitutes and later starting in 1918 for unwed mothers. The home closed in 1951 and was demolished.
The Police Gazette: Expert and Travelling Criminals (Vol VI, No. 32, Friday, August 8th, 1919)
307. Lilian Violet Ada Walker, aliases, Lilian Walker, Edna Harvey, Edna Violet Harvey, Lilian Violet Edna Walker and Edna Violet Ida Harvey, C.R.O. No. S/156254
Decription: B., (Kildare), 1894, ht. 5ft. 5in, c. fresh, h. dk. Brown, e. grey, wart lower lid l. eye.
Bound over, own recognizances, in the sum of £10, for 2 yrs., at Clerkenwell Pol. Ct., (L.), 22.7.1919, for larceny. Previously convicted of larceny and fraud at HASTINGS, BEXHILL, CANTERBURY, and ABERDEEN.
A troublesome thief, who admitted offences at Aldershot, Leeds, Southend-on-Sea, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Method.-
(i) Obtained lodgings at Girls’ Friendly Societies’ Homes and stole jewellery and money.
(ii) Took rooms at a Y.W.C.A. hostel, stated she was paying a visit to her fiancé at a local naval hospital, ransacked the bedrooms of other visitors and absconded.
(iii) Whilst staying at a hotel, stole an attaché case and a handbag from a bedroom and left without paying her bill. Has also obtained food and lodgings by fraud.
(iv) Through the introduction of a friend, obtained permission to a house, where she asked permission to a bedroom, and stole a quantity of jewellery.
Disposed of the property to pawnbrokers.
The portrait is a fairly good likeness, but she dresses smarter and is a little fuller in the face.
Specimen of handwriting at C.R.O.
Subsequent History. C. Info Vol VII 20 2/20
(The National Archives; Kew, London, England; MEPO 6: Metropolitan Police: Criminal Record Office: Habitual Criminals Registers and Miscellaneous Papers; Reference: MEPO 6/67)
31. William Aubrey Arthur Victor Walker (William4, William3, William2, Elizabeth1). Born on 9 Oct 1895 in Newbridge (Droichead Nua), Co. Kildare, Ireland, United Kingdom.2 William Aubrey Arthur Victor was baptized in Newbridge (Droichead Nua), Co. Kildare, Ireland, United Kingdom, on 8 Nov 1896.2 William Aubrey Arthur Victor died in Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, on 29 Apr 1965; he was 69.3 Occupation: Soldier.
On 27 Nov 1915 William Aubrey Arthur Victor first married Alice Frances Knowlden in Hackney, County of London, England, United Kingdom.12 Born on 12 Nov 1896 in Hackney, County of London, England, United Kingdom.12,11 Alice Frances was baptized in Hackney, County of London, England, United Kingdom, on 6 Dec 1896.12 Alice Frances died in Loughton, Essex, England, United Kingdom, on 26 Dec 1982; she was 86. They were divorced bef 1931.
They had the following children:
52i.
Leslie Aubrey Victor William (1916-1928)
53ii.
Reginald Douglas (1918-1988)
54iii.
Eric D. (1920-1921)
In 1937 William Aubrey Arthur Victor second married Elizabeth Wilhelmine Davey in East Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom. Born on 5 May 1903 in Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom. Elizabeth Wilhelmine was baptized in Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, on 14 Nov 1906.13 Elizabeth Wilhelmine died in Glamorganshire, Wales, United Kingdom, in Jan 1985; she was 81.
marriage: East Glamorgan R.D., Dec 1937 quarter, v. 11a, p. 1773
marriage: East Glamorgan R.D., Dec 1937 quarter, v. 11a, p. 1773
They had the following children:
56ii.
57iii.
58iv.
32. Mizpah (Gertrude Mabel) Walker (William4, William3, William2, Elizabeth1). Born on 28 Aug 1897 in Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom.2 Mizpah (Gertrude Mabel) was baptized in Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom, on 14 Oct 1897.2 Mizpah (Gertrude Mabel) died in Hayle, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, on 25 Mar 1964; she was 66.2
On 8 March 1915, Mizpah Walker was admitted to the City Road (St. Luke’s) Workhouse. She was servant who was placed in the workhouse by her master. She was discharged from the workhouse after breakfast on 4 November 1915 and was re-admitted the same day at supper time. She was discharged [on her own] from the workhouse on 1 February 1916 after breakfast. (London Metropolitan Archives: Holborn Union, City Road (St. Luke’s) Workhouse Register, HOBG/541/099 and 100)
About August 1918 Mizpah Walker stole a diamond ring. She appeared in court on 21 August 1918 to answer for the charge of theft. The Buckingham Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press reported on Saturday, 24 August 1918:
“Mizpah Walker, age 21, who had been posing as a nurse, was setenced to three months’ imprisonment at North London Police Court on Wednesday for stealing a diamond ring belonging to a nurse who had befriended her at South Hackney” (Buckingham Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press, 24 August 1918)
Mabel Walker with her daughter Veronica Walker resided at 26 Sutton Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex according to the 1921 British census. They were inmates of a temporary shelter for girls run by the St. Albans and Chelmsford Diocesan Association of Girls’ Aid. Mabel Walker had no occupation. She stated that she was born at Aldershot, Surrey. Veronica Walker was born at a London Borough.
In November and December 1924, Mizpah Walker was living in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. In early January 1925, she was arrested for petty thievery. She was a housekeeper for a man who was recently widowed with children.
Following her arrest, Mizpah Walker according to the Southend Borough Court records, initially appeared in court on the 9th of January 1925 in connection with the last offence listed; the theft of 10 shillings. On this first appearance, she was remanded in custody until Friday January 16 1925. (Essex Records Office: D/BC 1/1/13/1/20)
The Southend Borough Court records state: "Mizpah Walker, alias Mizpah Bowls, no fixed abode. Nature of offence: larceny of the sum of 3s 8¼d in money of the monies of the vicar and churchwardens of Christ Church Thorpe Bay on 22 November 1924; larceny of a pair of shoes to the value of 18s 6d of the goods of one William Charles Lambert at Southend, during November 1924; obtaining by false pretences with intent to defraud the sum of 10s in money of the monies of Mary Jane Manbey [?] of Southend on 9 December 1924. She pleaded guilty on all charges and was sentenced to two months hard labour for each crime." (Essex Records Office: D/BC 1/1/13/1/20)
Articles regarding the case appear in the Southend on Sea Observer on 14 and 21 January 1925. The articles provide her personal history as well as details of the thefts. (Essex Records Office: T/S 583/19)
False Pretences
“MIzpah Bowles, alias Walker, domestic servant, Camper-rd., Thorpe Bay, was charged with obtaining 10s. by false pretences from Mrs. Mary Jane Manbey, Boscombe-rd., Southend. — Supt. Crockford asked for a remand, and intimated that further charges would be preferred against prisoner. The circumstances of the present case were, he said, that on Dec. 9 prisoner went to Mrs. Manbey, widow of the Rev. G.H. Manbey, and said she had come from Benfleet to do some shopping, and had lost her purse containing 15s. Saying that she knew a Mrs. Grant of Trinity-rd. with whom Mrs. Manbey was acquainted, prisoner asked for a loan of 10s., which Mrs. Manbey gave. — Det. Moss said he interviewed prisoner at Camper-rd. and told her he believed her name was Mabel Walker. Prisoner said it was; and, replying to questions which witness put to her, she admitted having the money from Mrs. Manbey. — Prisoner was remanded for one week.” (Southend-on-Sea Observer, January 21, 1925)
Fraud and Theft.
Young Woman’s Bad Record.
“An artful fraud and a contemptible theft were admitted by a young woman named Mizpah Mabel Walker, giving an address at Camper-rd., Southend, who appeared before the Southend Bench on Friday”
“Accused was first charged with obtaining 10s. by false pretences from Mars. Mary Manbey, widow of the Rev. G.H. Manbey. She went to Mrs. Manbey’s house in Boscombe-rd. on Dec. 9, stated that she had come from Benfleet, and had lost her ticket and money; she asked for the loan of money to enable her to get back. Prisoner further stated that she knew Mrs. Grant who attended St. Erkenwald’s Church, and that she had been to the church and heard the late Mr. Manbey preach there.”
“‘That got round me,’ Mrs. Mambey told the Court, ‘and I lent her 10s.’ Prisoner said she would return the money next day, but she failed to do so.”
“Further evidence, in relation to this charge, showed that on the same day prisoner went to Mrs. Amoore, of Kilworth-av., and told a similar story about having come from Benfleet and lost her ticket and money. She further stated that Mrs. Grant was her sister-in-law, but she did not know where Mrs. Grant lived. Thereupon Mrs. Amoore gave prisoner Mrs. Grant’s address, and prisoner went away, not having obtained any money from Mrs. Amoore.”
Mr. W. Grant, of Trinity-rd., Southchurch, a churchwarden at St. Erkenwald’s, stated that he did not know prisoner in any way: and Det. Moss gave evidence that when he arrested prisoner and charged her she replied, ‘Yes; I had the money’.”
In regard to a charge of stealing 3s. 8¼d. belonging to the Vicar and churchwardens of Christ Church, Thorpe Bay, it transpired that prisoner borrowed a knife from Mrs. Barnes, who lives at a cottage near the church, saying she wanted to cut some flowers for the church. The knife, however, was used for breaking open two offertory boxes.”
“Another charge was of stealing a pair of shoes, value 18s. 6d. from William C. Lambert, retired solicitor’s clerk, Surbiton-rd., Southchurch. Mr. Lambert occasionally plays the organ at Christ Church. He left the shoes near the organ, and the prisoner took them on the day when she rifled the offertory boxes. She sold he shoes at a pawnshop at Leigh.”
“The only excuse prisoner made to the Court was that she ‘wanted money to feed the children’.”
Prisoner’s History
“Det. Insp. Wiffen stated hat prisoner was 28 years of age and single. She was a native of Aldershot. In June 1914, she was charged at Clerkenwell with stealing a bracelet and watch and was bound over. In August 1918, she was sentenced at the North London Session to three months' imprisonment in the second division for stealing a diamond ring. At Southend in August 1919, she was bound over for stealing a nightdress, etc. Miss Wheeler, who was then superintendent of the Girls' Shelter, obtained a situation for her at Hampstead as general servant. She gave satisfaction for a time, but then a number of petty larcenies were discovered, and she was discharged. After she had gone, her mistress received a bill for 30s. for groceries which had been ordered in her name. In October 1921, prisoner gave birth to child at Southend. Another situation obtained by the authorities of the Shelter, namely, as a cook at St. Mary's Home, Stamford Hill, where she remained for 15 months. The child was kept free at the home. Prisoner was described at the Home as very untruthful. Returning to Southend prisoner was in a situation at Cobham-rd. for a time, but when she was arrested she was keeping house for a working man who recently lost his wife. Her child was there with the man's children. In addition to the present charges, prisoner stole two handbags from Miss Doris Walton, of Camper-rd.; she obtained two cakes by false pretences from Messrs. Schofield and Martin; and she took ribbons from wreaths on a grave at Southchurch churchyard. Prisoner admitted these offences and desired the Bench to take them into consideration."
“In answer to the Chairman, the Inspector said the prisioner’s child was being cared for by a lady living in Browning avenue.”
“The Chairman said evidently something must be done to bring home to prisoner the position in which she had placed herself. It was necessary in her own interest that something drastic should be done. She would have to go to prison for two months on each of the three charges, the sentences to run consecutively.” (Southend-on-Sea Observer, January 21, 1925)
A second newspaper also reported on the case of “Mizpah Mabel Walker”. The Essex Chronicle of Chelmsford reported on Friday, 23 January 1925:
“Theft from Church”
“Gaol for Young Woman”
“Mizpah Mabel Walker, aged 28, single, giving an address at Camper Road, Southend, was at Southend on Friday charged with obtaining 10s. by false pretenses from Mrs Mary Manbey, widow of the Rev. G.H. Manbey. —It was stated that the accused went to Mrs. Manbey’s house and said she had come from Benfleet, had lost her ticket and money, and asked for a loan to enable her to get back. Prisoner further said she had heard the late Mr. Manbey preach. Mrs. Manbey lent her 10s. Prisoner said she would return the money the next day, but failed to do so.”
“On another charge of stealing 3s. 8¼d. belonging to the Vicar and churchwarden of Christ Church, Thorpe Bay, it was stated the prisoner borrowed a knife at a cottage near the church, saying she wanted to cut some flowers for the church. The knife, however, was used for breaking open two offertory boxes. A further charge was of stealing a pair of shoes, value 18s. 6d., which William C. Lambert, retired solicitor’s clerk, left near the organ. Prisoner took them when she rifled the offertory boxes, and sold the shoes at a pawnshop.”
“Prisoner, who said she ‘wanted money to feed the children,’ was stated to have been previously convicted of theft, and she was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment on each of the three charges.” (The Essex Chronicle, 23 January 1925)
On 16 January 1925, Mizpah Walker, alias Bowles was sentenced by the court at Southend-on-Sea, Essex to Holloway Prison in London. She was sentenced to prison for six months on three counts of theft. She stole a pair of shoes, 10 shillings and another similar amount of money under false pretenses. The prison records indicate that Mizpah Walker had a previous conviction and that she was born in Gibraltar. The prison records state she was employed in needlework. Mizpah was age 27 and was 5' 4.5" tall with brown hair. She was Church of England. Her scheduled release date was 17 July 1925 with early release possible for 16 June 1925. (London Metropolitan Archives: CLA/003/PR/02/010, Convict Nominal Register July 1924-May 1925)
The records of the St. John’s Road Workhouse, Islington state that Mizpah Walker was admitted to the workhouse on 16 June 1925 by her husband H. Walker. She was released from Holloway Prison, Islington and entered the workhouse on 17 June 1925. She was released from the workhouse with her newborn daughter and admitted to Highgate Hill Infirmary on 9 Sept. 1925. She was Anglican. (London Metropolitan Archives: Is BG 286/041)
Mizpah and her daughter were re-admitted to the workhouse from Highgate Hill Infirmary on 3 Oct 1925. They were re-admitted by Mizpah's Aunt Mrs. Barnes who resided at 14 Browning Ave, Southend-on-Sea. Mizpah and Margaret entered the workhouse on 5 Oct. 1925 and were discharged the next day on 6 Oct 1925. (London Metropolitan Archives: Is BG 286/041)
Sometime in January or February 1926, Mizpah Walker applied to the Church of England Incorporated Society for Providing Homes to Waifs and Strays for assistance with her daughter. Jean Margaret Walker was admitted to the Society on 26 February 1926, eventually ending up St. Denys’ Home for Children in Clitheroe, Lancashire. At that time, Mizpah Walker resided at the House of Mercy, Horbury, Wakefield where she was "In Training". The House of Mercy was a Church of England institution. As of 21 June 1928, Mabel [Mizpah] Walker was residing at St. Mary's Home for Women, Painswick, Gloucestershire where she appears to have been an employee. She was not a residential patient of St. Mary’s Home according to the admission and discharge records for the home. The employment records for St. Mary’s Home no longer exist.
Gertrude Mabel Dunstan died from a spontaneous cerebral haemorrhage due to arterioscleriosis.
On 8 March 1915, Mizpah Walker was admitted to the City Road (St. Luke’s) Workhouse. She was servant who was placed in the workhouse by her master. She was discharged from the workhouse after breakfast on 4 November 1915 and was re-admitted the same day at supper time. She was discharged [on her own] from the workhouse on 1 February 1916 after breakfast. (London Metropolitan Archives: Holborn Union, City Road (St. Luke’s) Workhouse Register, HOBG/541/099 and 100)
About August 1918 Mizpah Walker stole a diamond ring. She appeared in court on 21 August 1918 to answer for the charge of theft. The Buckingham Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press reported on Saturday, 24 August 1918:
“Mizpah Walker, age 21, who had been posing as a nurse, was setenced to three months’ imprisonment at North London Police Court on Wednesday for stealing a diamond ring belonging to a nurse who had befriended her at South Hackney” (Buckingham Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press, 24 August 1918)
Mabel Walker with her daughter Veronica Walker resided at 26 Sutton Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex according to the 1921 British census. They were inmates of a temporary shelter for girls run by the St. Albans and Chelmsford Diocesan Association of Girls’ Aid. Mabel Walker had no occupation. She stated that she was born at Aldershot, Surrey. Veronica Walker was born at a London Borough.
In November and December 1924, Mizpah Walker was living in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. In early January 1925, she was arrested for petty thievery. She was a housekeeper for a man who was recently widowed with children.
Following her arrest, Mizpah Walker according to the Southend Borough Court records, initially appeared in court on the 9th of January 1925 in connection with the last offence listed; the theft of 10 shillings. On this first appearance, she was remanded in custody until Friday January 16 1925. (Essex Records Office: D/BC 1/1/13/1/20)
The Southend Borough Court records state: "Mizpah Walker, alias Mizpah Bowls, no fixed abode. Nature of offence: larceny of the sum of 3s 8¼d in money of the monies of the vicar and churchwardens of Christ Church Thorpe Bay on 22 November 1924; larceny of a pair of shoes to the value of 18s 6d of the goods of one William Charles Lambert at Southend, during November 1924; obtaining by false pretences with intent to defraud the sum of 10s in money of the monies of Mary Jane Manbey [?] of Southend on 9 December 1924. She pleaded guilty on all charges and was sentenced to two months hard labour for each crime." (Essex Records Office: D/BC 1/1/13/1/20)
Articles regarding the case appear in the Southend on Sea Observer on 14 and 21 January 1925. The articles provide her personal history as well as details of the thefts. (Essex Records Office: T/S 583/19)
False Pretences
“MIzpah Bowles, alias Walker, domestic servant, Camper-rd., Thorpe Bay, was charged with obtaining 10s. by false pretences from Mrs. Mary Jane Manbey, Boscombe-rd., Southend. — Supt. Crockford asked for a remand, and intimated that further charges would be preferred against prisoner. The circumstances of the present case were, he said, that on Dec. 9 prisoner went to Mrs. Manbey, widow of the Rev. G.H. Manbey, and said she had come from Benfleet to do some shopping, and had lost her purse containing 15s. Saying that she knew a Mrs. Grant of Trinity-rd. with whom Mrs. Manbey was acquainted, prisoner asked for a loan of 10s., which Mrs. Manbey gave. — Det. Moss said he interviewed prisoner at Camper-rd. and told her he believed her name was Mabel Walker. Prisoner said it was; and, replying to questions which witness put to her, she admitted having the money from Mrs. Manbey. — Prisoner was remanded for one week.” (Southend-on-Sea Observer, January 21, 1925)
Fraud and Theft.
Young Woman’s Bad Record.
“An artful fraud and a contemptible theft were admitted by a young woman named Mizpah Mabel Walker, giving an address at Camper-rd., Southend, who appeared before the Southend Bench on Friday”
“Accused was first charged with obtaining 10s. by false pretences from Mars. Mary Manbey, widow of the Rev. G.H. Manbey. She went to Mrs. Manbey’s house in Boscombe-rd. on Dec. 9, stated that she had come from Benfleet, and had lost her ticket and money; she asked for the loan of money to enable her to get back. Prisoner further stated that she knew Mrs. Grant who attended St. Erkenwald’s Church, and that she had been to the church and heard the late Mr. Manbey preach there.”
“‘That got round me,’ Mrs. Mambey told the Court, ‘and I lent her 10s.’ Prisoner said she would return the money next day, but she failed to do so.”
“Further evidence, in relation to this charge, showed that on the same day prisoner went to Mrs. Amoore, of Kilworth-av., and told a similar story about having come from Benfleet and lost her ticket and money. She further stated that Mrs. Grant was her sister-in-law, but she did not know where Mrs. Grant lived. Thereupon Mrs. Amoore gave prisoner Mrs. Grant’s address, and prisoner went away, not having obtained any money from Mrs. Amoore.”
Mr. W. Grant, of Trinity-rd., Southchurch, a churchwarden at St. Erkenwald’s, stated that he did not know prisoner in any way: and Det. Moss gave evidence that when he arrested prisoner and charged her she replied, ‘Yes; I had the money’.”
In regard to a charge of stealing 3s. 8¼d. belonging to the Vicar and churchwardens of Christ Church, Thorpe Bay, it transpired that prisoner borrowed a knife from Mrs. Barnes, who lives at a cottage near the church, saying she wanted to cut some flowers for the church. The knife, however, was used for breaking open two offertory boxes.”
“Another charge was of stealing a pair of shoes, value 18s. 6d. from William C. Lambert, retired solicitor’s clerk, Surbiton-rd., Southchurch. Mr. Lambert occasionally plays the organ at Christ Church. He left the shoes near the organ, and the prisoner took them on the day when she rifled the offertory boxes. She sold he shoes at a pawnshop at Leigh.”
“The only excuse prisoner made to the Court was that she ‘wanted money to feed the children’.”
Prisoner’s History
“Det. Insp. Wiffen stated hat prisoner was 28 years of age and single. She was a native of Aldershot. In June 1914, she was charged at Clerkenwell with stealing a bracelet and watch and was bound over. In August 1918, she was sentenced at the North London Session to three months' imprisonment in the second division for stealing a diamond ring. At Southend in August 1919, she was bound over for stealing a nightdress, etc. Miss Wheeler, who was then superintendent of the Girls' Shelter, obtained a situation for her at Hampstead as general servant. She gave satisfaction for a time, but then a number of petty larcenies were discovered, and she was discharged. After she had gone, her mistress received a bill for 30s. for groceries which had been ordered in her name. In October 1921, prisoner gave birth to child at Southend. Another situation obtained by the authorities of the Shelter, namely, as a cook at St. Mary's Home, Stamford Hill, where she remained for 15 months. The child was kept free at the home. Prisoner was described at the Home as very untruthful. Returning to Southend prisoner was in a situation at Cobham-rd. for a time, but when she was arrested she was keeping house for a working man who recently lost his wife. Her child was there with the man's children. In addition to the present charges, prisoner stole two handbags from Miss Doris Walton, of Camper-rd.; she obtained two cakes by false pretences from Messrs. Schofield and Martin; and she took ribbons from wreaths on a grave at Southchurch churchyard. Prisoner admitted these offences and desired the Bench to take them into consideration."
“In answer to the Chairman, the Inspector said the prisioner’s child was being cared for by a lady living in Browning avenue.”
“The Chairman said evidently something must be done to bring home to prisoner the position in which she had placed herself. It was necessary in her own interest that something drastic should be done. She would have to go to prison for two months on each of the three charges, the sentences to run consecutively.” (Southend-on-Sea Observer, January 21, 1925)
A second newspaper also reported on the case of “Mizpah Mabel Walker”. The Essex Chronicle of Chelmsford reported on Friday, 23 January 1925:
“Theft from Church”
“Gaol for Young Woman”
“Mizpah Mabel Walker, aged 28, single, giving an address at Camper Road, Southend, was at Southend on Friday charged with obtaining 10s. by false pretenses from Mrs Mary Manbey, widow of the Rev. G.H. Manbey. —It was stated that the accused went to Mrs. Manbey’s house and said she had come from Benfleet, had lost her ticket and money, and asked for a loan to enable her to get back. Prisoner further said she had heard the late Mr. Manbey preach. Mrs. Manbey lent her 10s. Prisoner said she would return the money the next day, but failed to do so.”
“On another charge of stealing 3s. 8¼d. belonging to the Vicar and churchwarden of Christ Church, Thorpe Bay, it was stated the prisoner borrowed a knife at a cottage near the church, saying she wanted to cut some flowers for the church. The knife, however, was used for breaking open two offertory boxes. A further charge was of stealing a pair of shoes, value 18s. 6d., which William C. Lambert, retired solicitor’s clerk, left near the organ. Prisoner took them when she rifled the offertory boxes, and sold the shoes at a pawnshop.”
“Prisoner, who said she ‘wanted money to feed the children,’ was stated to have been previously convicted of theft, and she was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment on each of the three charges.” (The Essex Chronicle, 23 January 1925)
On 16 January 1925, Mizpah Walker, alias Bowles was sentenced by the court at Southend-on-Sea, Essex to Holloway Prison in London. She was sentenced to prison for six months on three counts of theft. She stole a pair of shoes, 10 shillings and another similar amount of money under false pretenses. The prison records indicate that Mizpah Walker had a previous conviction and that she was born in Gibraltar. The prison records state she was employed in needlework. Mizpah was age 27 and was 5' 4.5" tall with brown hair. She was Church of England. Her scheduled release date was 17 July 1925 with early release possible for 16 June 1925. (London Metropolitan Archives: CLA/003/PR/02/010, Convict Nominal Register July 1924-May 1925)
The records of the St. John’s Road Workhouse, Islington state that Mizpah Walker was admitted to the workhouse on 16 June 1925 by her husband H. Walker. She was released from Holloway Prison, Islington and entered the workhouse on 17 June 1925. She was released from the workhouse with her newborn daughter and admitted to Highgate Hill Infirmary on 9 Sept. 1925. She was Anglican. (London Metropolitan Archives: Is BG 286/041)
Mizpah and her daughter were re-admitted to the workhouse from Highgate Hill Infirmary on 3 Oct 1925. They were re-admitted by Mizpah's Aunt Mrs. Barnes who resided at 14 Browning Ave, Southend-on-Sea. Mizpah and Margaret entered the workhouse on 5 Oct. 1925 and were discharged the next day on 6 Oct 1925. (London Metropolitan Archives: Is BG 286/041)
Sometime in January or February 1926, Mizpah Walker applied to the Church of England Incorporated Society for Providing Homes to Waifs and Strays for assistance with her daughter. Jean Margaret Walker was admitted to the Society on 26 February 1926, eventually ending up St. Denys’ Home for Children in Clitheroe, Lancashire. At that time, Mizpah Walker resided at the House of Mercy, Horbury, Wakefield where she was "In Training". The House of Mercy was a Church of England institution. As of 21 June 1928, Mabel [Mizpah] Walker was residing at St. Mary's Home for Women, Painswick, Gloucestershire where she appears to have been an employee. She was not a residential patient of St. Mary’s Home according to the admission and discharge records for the home. The employment records for St. Mary’s Home no longer exist.
Gertrude Mabel Dunstan died from a spontaneous cerebral haemorrhage due to arterioscleriosis.
She second did not marry Herbert John Waterman , son of Henry Edward Waterman & Sarah Elizabeth Garwood. Born on 30 Jan 1892 in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom.2,11 Herbert John died in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, on 22 May 1967; he was 75.2
Genetic evidence strongly suggests that Herbert Waterman is the father of Jean Walker. Herbert Waterman’s grandson David Waterman shares 576 centimorgans of DNA with David Valentine who is the grandson of Mizpah Walker. Based on the DNA evidence, the connection between David Waterman and David Valentine is that of first to third cousins. Based on this evidence, the relationship is half first cousins.
Herbert Waterman joined the Royal Navy in 1908.
The 1911 British census states that Herbert was stationed on the H.M.S. Lancaster in the Mediterranean Sea. He was single and age 19. He was an ordinary seaman. Herbert Waterman was from Eastwood Essex. (National Archives: RG14, Piece 34973, p. 7)
Herbert Waterman died from broncho-pneumonia, congestive heart failure and ischaemic heart disease.
, son of Henry Edward Waterman & Sarah Elizabeth Garwood. Born on 30 Jan 1892 in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom.2,11 Herbert John died in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, on 22 May 1967; he was 75.2Genetic evidence strongly suggests that Herbert Waterman is the father of Jean Walker. Herbert Waterman’s grandson David Waterman shares 576 centimorgans of DNA with David Valentine who is the grandson of Mizpah Walker. Based on the DNA evidence, the connection between David Waterman and David Valentine is that of first to third cousins. Based on this evidence, the relationship is half first cousins.
Herbert Waterman joined the Royal Navy in 1908.
The 1911 British census states that Herbert was stationed on the H.M.S. Lancaster in the Mediterranean Sea. He was single and age 19. He was an ordinary seaman. Herbert Waterman was from Eastwood Essex. (National Archives: RG14, Piece 34973, p. 7)
Herbert Waterman died from broncho-pneumonia, congestive heart failure and ischaemic heart disease.
They had one child:
60i.
Jean Margaret (1925-1995)
On 29 May 1932 Mizpah (Gertrude Mabel) third married Frederick John Dunstan, son of Richard Dunstan & Sarah Jane Sanders, in Penryn, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.2 Born on 19 Jan 1904 in Penryn, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.2 Frederick John died in Tuckingmill, Camborne, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, on 4 Jan 1968; he was 63.2
They had the following children:
61i.
Richard Aubrey (1932-2011)
62ii.
Selwood Roy (1935-2020)
63iii.
33. Doris Walker (William4, William3, William2, Elizabeth1). Born on 6 Sep 1899 in Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom.2 Doris was baptized in Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom, on 21 Sep 1899.2 Doris died in Walthamstow, Essex, England, on 26 Nov 1901; she was 2.2
Doris Walker died at hospital in Walthamstow, Essex as a result from "shock of burns accidentally sustained on the 25th inst."
Doris Walker died at hospital in Walthamstow, Essex as a result from "shock of burns accidentally sustained on the 25th inst."
34. Nancy Walker (William4, William3, William2, Elizabeth1). Born abt Dec 1901 in Walthamstow, Essex, England.
35. Frederick Walker (William4, William3, William2, Elizabeth1). Born on 28 Jan 1903 in Hackney, County of London, England, United Kingdom. Frederick died in Hillingdon, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, in Apr 1976; he was 73.
marriage: Dec 1927 quarter, Islington R.D., v. 1b, p. 369
marriage: Dec 1927 quarter, Islington R.D., v. 1b, p. 369
On 11 Dec 1927 Frederick married Rose Fuchs (Fox) in Islington, County of London, England, United Kingdom.2 Born on 8 Jul 1903 in Camden Town, St. Pancras, County of London, England, United Kingdom.14 Rose was baptized in St. Pancras, County of London, England, on 18 Nov 1903.14 Rose died in Surrey, England, in 1959; she was 55.
They had the following children:
64i.
William F.P. (1929-2021)
65ii.
Sylvia R. (1930-2009)
66iii.
June (1932-2018)
67iv.
68v.
Gloria Janice Sonia (1939-2013)
36. Arthur Walker (William4, William3, William2, Elizabeth1). Born abt Aug 1906 in Hackney, County of London, England, United Kingdom.
birth: Shoreditch R.D, Sep 1906 quarter, v. 1c, p. 61
birth: Bethnal Green R.D., Sep 1906 quarter, v. 1c, p. 160
Arthur Walker was a police constable at Wapping Police Station. He apparently emigrated to Australia and settled at Canberra.
birth: Shoreditch R.D, Sep 1906 quarter, v. 1c, p. 61
birth: Bethnal Green R.D., Sep 1906 quarter, v. 1c, p. 160
Arthur Walker was a police constable at Wapping Police Station. He apparently emigrated to Australia and settled at Canberra.