Hannah Humphrey

Hannah Humphrey 

Born: 1847 

Baptised: 25 December 1847, West Torrington 

Father: James Humphrey (b. 1814)

Mother: Abigail Humphrey (b. 1811) 

Brothers: John Humphrey (b. 1846) 

Sisters: Mary Ann Humphrey (b. 1842), Betsy Humphrey (b. 1851)

In 1851 – 

She is in West Torrington, Horncastle. Her father is listed as an ‘Agricultural Labourer’. Hannah, her mother, and siblings, Mary Ann, John and Betsy, are unlisted. 

In 1861 – 

She is at Parsonage, Holton Beckering, Lincoln. Her father is listed as a ‘Shepherd’. Hannah, her mother, and sister, Betsy, are unlisted. Her brother, John, is listed as ‘Ag Lab’. 

In 1871 – 

She is in High Street, Great Gonerby. Hannah is listed as ‘School Mistress’. Her sister, Betsy (b. 1851) is listed as ‘Housekeeper’.

In 1911 – 

She is at 16 Lumley Road, Reigate, Surrey. Her sister, Betsy Clemence, is listed as widow and ‘Private Means’. Hannah is listed as ‘Hotel Manageress – disengaged’. There is a servant, Lizzie Wales (b. 1892). 

In 1921 – 

She is at Loxwood House, Horley. Hannah is unlisted. 

d.         26 February 1934, Reigate 

HUMPHREY, Hannah of Oak View Ringley-avenue Horley Surrey spinster died 26 February. Probate London 11 May to Horace Bycroft Humphrey railway goods clerk. Effects £94 2s. 11d.