Fourth Generation (Continued)
Fourth Generation (Continued)
Family of Henry Edward Waterman (26) & Sarah Elizabeth Garwood
82. Edith Emma Waterman (Henry Edward3, William2, Joseph1). Born on 7 Aug 1886 in Hadleigh, Essex, England, United Kingdom.38 Edith Emma died in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, in 1965; she was 78.
death: Rochford R.D., Dec 1965 quarter, v. 4a, p. 831
Edith Waterman resided at Bel Oak, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England according to the 1939 Registry of England and Wales. She was a widow and working at domestic duties.38
death: Rochford R.D., Dec 1965 quarter, v. 4a, p. 831
Edith Waterman resided at Bel Oak, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England according to the 1939 Registry of England and Wales. She was a widow and working at domestic duties.38
In 1907 Edith Emma married Charles Alfred Noakes in Essex, England, United Kingdom. Born in 1885 in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom. Charles Alfred was baptized in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, on 27 Dec 1885.48 Charles Alfred died in Somme, France, on 26 May 1918; he was 33.56 Buried in Mesnil-Martinsart, Somme, France.56 Occupation: Plasterer.
birth: Rochford R.D., Dec 1885 quarter, v. 4a, p. 414
marriage: Rochford R.D., Sep 1907 quarter, v. 4a, p. 1157
Charles and Edith Noakes resided at Alberta, Hudson Road, Eastwood, Essex, England according to the 1911 British census. Their friend Ida Hubbard was living in the household. Charles Noakes weas a plaisterer asnd labourer. He was born at Leigh, Essex. Edith Noakes was born at Hadleigh, Essex. Ida Hubbard was born at Elmsett, Suffolk. (RG14; Piece: 10106; Schedule Number: 124)
Charles Noaks, service number 61309, served in the 7th Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers during the First World War. He was killed in action in northern France on 26 May 1918. He was buried at the Mesnil-Martinsart Communal Cemetery in Mesnil-Martinsart, Somme, France.56
birth: Rochford R.D., Dec 1885 quarter, v. 4a, p. 414
marriage: Rochford R.D., Sep 1907 quarter, v. 4a, p. 1157
Charles and Edith Noakes resided at Alberta, Hudson Road, Eastwood, Essex, England according to the 1911 British census. Their friend Ida Hubbard was living in the household. Charles Noakes weas a plaisterer asnd labourer. He was born at Leigh, Essex. Edith Noakes was born at Hadleigh, Essex. Ida Hubbard was born at Elmsett, Suffolk. (RG14; Piece: 10106; Schedule Number: 124)
Charles Noaks, service number 61309, served in the 7th Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers during the First World War. He was killed in action in northern France on 26 May 1918. He was buried at the Mesnil-Martinsart Communal Cemetery in Mesnil-Martinsart, Somme, France.56
They had the following children:
259i.
Lilian Edith Elizabeth (1914-2002)
260ii.
Charles Henry A. (1918-2000)
83. Frederick James Waterman (Henry Edward3, William2, Joseph1). Born on 25 Oct 1888 in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom.5 Frederick James was baptized in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom, on 25 Nov 1888.16 Frederick James died in Needham Market, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, on 1 Jun 1975; he was 86.6 Occupation: Farm Labourer.
On 23 Sep 1911 Frederick James married Ida May Hubbard in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom.16 Born on 16 Sep 1887 in Elmsett, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.38 Ida May died in Needham Market, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, on 22 Oct 1976; she was 89.6
birth: Cosford R.D., Dec 1887 quarter, v. 4a, p. 674
marriage: Rochford R.D., Sep 1911 quarter, v. 4a, p. 1322
death: Gipping R.D., Dec 1976, v. 10, p. 2421
Ida Waterman, her son Frederick C. Waterman and daughter-in-law Doris Waterman resided at Upper Mill, Gipping, Suffolk, England according to the 1939 Register of England and Wales. Frederick C. Waterman was a carpenter and joiner. Although Ida Waterman was listed as married, her husband Frederick J. Waterman was not enumerated in the household.38
birth: Cosford R.D., Dec 1887 quarter, v. 4a, p. 674
marriage: Rochford R.D., Sep 1911 quarter, v. 4a, p. 1322
death: Gipping R.D., Dec 1976, v. 10, p. 2421
Ida Waterman, her son Frederick C. Waterman and daughter-in-law Doris Waterman resided at Upper Mill, Gipping, Suffolk, England according to the 1939 Register of England and Wales. Frederick C. Waterman was a carpenter and joiner. Although Ida Waterman was listed as married, her husband Frederick J. Waterman was not enumerated in the household.38
They had one child:
261i.
Frederick Charles (1913-2009)
84. Herbert John Waterman (Henry Edward3, William2, Joseph1) 
. Born on 30 Jan 1892 in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom.5,38 Herbert John died in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, on 22 May 1967; he was 75.5
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.
. Born on 30 Jan 1892 in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom.5,38 Herbert John died in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, on 22 May 1967; he was 75.5Genetic 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.
On 23 Aug 1919 Herbert John first married Lily Mary Simpson in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom.5 Born in 1890 in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England. Lily Mary was baptized in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England, on 9 May 1894.57 Lily Mary died in Rochford, Essex, England, on 24 Sep 1924; she was 34.5
Lily Waterman died from pulmonary tuberculosis at Rochford House, Rochford, Essex, England.
Lily Waterman died from pulmonary tuberculosis at Rochford House, Rochford, Essex, England.
They had one child:
262i.
Helena Lily (1920-2002)
He second did not marry Lily Mabel Holmes. Born on 17 Sep 1894 in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom. Lily Mabel died in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, in 1983; she was 88. Occupation: Confectioner Manufacturer.
They had one child:
263i.
Marjorie Kathleen “Edith” (1922-2005)
He third did not marry Mizpah (Gertrude Mabel) Walker, daughter of William Walker & Sarah Ann Robinson. Born on 28 Aug 1897 in Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom.5 Mizpah (Gertrude Mabel) was baptized in Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom, on 14 Oct 1897.5 Mizpah (Gertrude Mabel) died in Hayle, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, on 25 Mar 1964; she was 66.5
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.
They had one child:
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Jean Margaret (1925-1995)
On 19 Aug 1925 Herbert John fourth married Esther Jane Smith in Rochford, Essex, England.5 Born on 10 Sep 1888 in Lambeth, Surrey, England, United Kingdom.38 Esther Jane died in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, in 1977; she was 88.
marriage: Rochford R.D., Sep 1925 quarter, v. 4a, p. 1803
death: Southend R.D., Sep 1977 quarter, v. 9, p. 2380
marriage: Rochford R.D., Sep 1925 quarter, v. 4a, p. 1803
death: Southend R.D., Sep 1977 quarter, v. 9, p. 2380
They had one child:
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Dennis Herbert John (1927-2005)
85. Amy Florence Waterman (Henry Edward3, William2, Joseph1). Born in 1893 in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom. Amy Florence died in Essex, England, United Kingdom, in Apr 1965; she was 72. She was never married.
birth: Rochford R.D., Dec 1893 quarter, v. 4a, p. 489
death: Epping R.D., Jun 1959 quarter, v. 4a, p. 49
Amy Florence Waterman resided at 10 Westcliff Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Prittlewell, Essex, England according to the 1911 British census. She was a domestic servant in the household of Thomas and Elizabeth Heath. Amy Waterman was born in Eastwood, Essex. (RG14; Piece: 10127; Schedule Number: 110)
birth: Rochford R.D., Dec 1893 quarter, v. 4a, p. 489
death: Epping R.D., Jun 1959 quarter, v. 4a, p. 49
Amy Florence Waterman resided at 10 Westcliff Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Prittlewell, Essex, England according to the 1911 British census. She was a domestic servant in the household of Thomas and Elizabeth Heath. Amy Waterman was born in Eastwood, Essex. (RG14; Piece: 10127; Schedule Number: 110)
86. Henry Albert Waterman (Henry Edward3, William2, Joseph1). Born on 19 May 1896 in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom.5 Henry Albert was baptized in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom, on 30 Aug 1896.16 Henry Albert died in Essex, England, United Kingdom, in 1963; he was 66. Occupation: Seaman in Royal Navy.
death: Romford R.D., Mar 1963 quarter, v. 5a, p. 834
At the time of marriage, Henry Waterman was in the Royal Navy serving on the H.M.S. Penelope.
death: Romford R.D., Mar 1963 quarter, v. 5a, p. 834
At the time of marriage, Henry Waterman was in the Royal Navy serving on the H.M.S. Penelope.
On 4 May 1919 Henry Albert married Emma Cockerton in Kensal Green, Paddington, County of London, England, United Kingdom.58 Born on 12 Jun 1896 in Kensington, County of London, England, United Kingdom.38 Emma died in Essex, England, United Kingdom, in 1959; she was 62.
birth: Kensington R.D., Sep 1896, v. 1a, p. 86
death: Romford R.D., Sep 1959 quarter, v. 5a, p. 313
Emma Waterman resided at 99 Halbert Street, Dagenham, Essex, England according to the 1939 Register of England and Wales. She was married but her husband was not in the household. She was doing unpaid domestic duties. There were two other members of the household whose information is redacted. They are likely children who were still living as of 2018.38
birth: Kensington R.D., Sep 1896, v. 1a, p. 86
death: Romford R.D., Sep 1959 quarter, v. 5a, p. 313
Emma Waterman resided at 99 Halbert Street, Dagenham, Essex, England according to the 1939 Register of England and Wales. She was married but her husband was not in the household. She was doing unpaid domestic duties. There were two other members of the household whose information is redacted. They are likely children who were still living as of 2018.38
87. Arthur Ernest Waterman (Henry Edward3, William2, Joseph1). Born on 28 Dec 1898 in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom.38 Arthur Ernest died in Rochford, Essex, England, on 5 Jun 1972; he was 73.6 Occupation: Fitters Mate.
death: Rochford R.D., Jun 1972 quarter, v. 4a, p. 2052
death: Rochford R.D., Jun 1972 quarter, v. 4a, p. 2052
In 1930 Arthur Ernest married Florence Elsie Marven in Essex, England, United Kingdom. Born on 8 Oct 1896 in Essex, England, United Kingdom.38 Florence Elsie died in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, in 1976; she was 79.
birth: Rochford R.D., Dec 1896 quarter, v. 4a, p. 582
marriage: Rochford R.D., Dec 1930 quarter, v. 4a, p. 1606
death: Southend R.D., Jun 1976, v. 9, p. 2657
Arthur and Florence Waterman resided at “Rochford Drive, The Rachel?”, Rochford, Essex, England according to the 1939 Register of England and Wales. Arthur Waterman was an electricalk fitters mate on a disability pension from the Royal Navy (J36446).38
birth: Rochford R.D., Dec 1896 quarter, v. 4a, p. 582
marriage: Rochford R.D., Dec 1930 quarter, v. 4a, p. 1606
death: Southend R.D., Jun 1976, v. 9, p. 2657
Arthur and Florence Waterman resided at “Rochford Drive, The Rachel?”, Rochford, Essex, England according to the 1939 Register of England and Wales. Arthur Waterman was an electricalk fitters mate on a disability pension from the Royal Navy (J36446).38
They had no children.
On 3 Jul 1926 Charles Edward married Jane Hilda Ellen Fairbairn in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom.16 Born on 29 Mar 1906 in Hackney, County of London, England, United Kingdom.5,38 Jane Hilda Ellen died in Essex, England, United Kingdom, on 3 Sep 1959; she was 53.
birth: Hackney R.D., Mar 1906 quarter, v. 1b, p. 525
marriage: Rochford R.D., Sep 1926 quarter, v. 4a, p. 1699
death: Thurrock R.D., Sep 1959 quarter, v. 4a, p. 686
Charles and Jane Waterman resided at Silverleen, 10 Arterial Road, Benfleet, Essex, England according to the 1939 Register of England and Wales. Charles Waterman was a bus driver.38 In the 1939 Register, they both gave a birth year that was year older than their official birth registered at the General Register Office.
birth: Hackney R.D., Mar 1906 quarter, v. 1b, p. 525
marriage: Rochford R.D., Sep 1926 quarter, v. 4a, p. 1699
death: Thurrock R.D., Sep 1959 quarter, v. 4a, p. 686
Charles and Jane Waterman resided at Silverleen, 10 Arterial Road, Benfleet, Essex, England according to the 1939 Register of England and Wales. Charles Waterman was a bus driver.38 In the 1939 Register, they both gave a birth year that was year older than their official birth registered at the General Register Office.
89. Doris Elizabeth Waterman (Henry Edward3, William2, Joseph1). Born on 2 Mar 1905 in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom.38 Doris Elizabeth was baptized in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom, on 25 Mar 1906. Doris Elizabeth died in Suffolk, England, in Dec 1997; she was 92.
birth: Rochford R.D., Jun 1905 quarter, v. 4a, p. 707
marriage: Gipping R.D., Mar 1943 quarter, v. 4a, p. 1947
death Gipping & Hartismere R.D., Dec 1997, 16A
Doris Waterman resided at 29 Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England according the 1939 Register of England and Wales. She was a domestic servant in the household of Albert and Jessie Shearing. The surname Waterman was struck through and Cooper witten above it.38
birth: Rochford R.D., Jun 1905 quarter, v. 4a, p. 707
marriage: Gipping R.D., Mar 1943 quarter, v. 4a, p. 1947
death Gipping & Hartismere R.D., Dec 1997, 16A
Doris Waterman resided at 29 Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England according the 1939 Register of England and Wales. She was a domestic servant in the household of Albert and Jessie Shearing. The surname Waterman was struck through and Cooper witten above it.38
In 1943 Doris Elizabeth married Leslie Frederick E. Cooper in Suffolk, England. Born on 22 Jul 1908 in Battisford, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.38 Leslie Frederick E. died in Sudbury, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, on 8 Jul 1983; he was 74. Occupation: Agricultural Ploughman.
death: Sudbury R.D., Sep 1983 quarter, v. 10, p. 2661
death: Sudbury R.D., Sep 1983 quarter, v. 10, p. 2661