Second Generation  

2. James WALTON [16448] (John William¹) was born on 3 Nov 1816 in Wellington Street St Luke Old Street Middlesex England.

General Notes: The existence of James is confirmed in George Walton's will. So is the fact that he had a daughter, Mary Ann Elizabeth. She married Charles Stiff, a Non-Domestic Gardener.

The 1851 census shows George as brother to the head of the household. James was away from home on that census and was already married to Mary Basson.

I cannot find James on the 1881 census and he was not at Hargrave Road, Holloway or Pitfield Street, Hoxton in 1871.

1851 Commercial Directory has a James Walton, Oilman @ 111 Kingsland Road, Hoxton? 1851 & 1861 census, negative.

1851 & 1861 census - 31 Pitfield Street, Hoxton - Negative

More About JAMES WALTON:
Occupation 1: Bet. 1846 - 1869, Grocer
Occupation 2: 1843, Tea Dealer
Residence 1: 1846, 31 Pitfield Street, Hoxton New Town, Shoreditch, Middx.
Residence 2: 1843, Upper White Cross Street
Residence 3: 1869, 8, Hargrave Road, Holloway, Islington, Middx.

James married Mary Ann CASSON [16451], daughter of William Robert CASSON [16452] and Unknown, on 1 Mar 1843 in The Parish Church Islington Middlesex England. Mary was born about 1822.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 6 F    i. Mary Ann Elizabeth WALTON [16453] was born on 18 Jan 1846 in 31 Pitfield Street Hoxton New Town Shoreditch Middlesex England and died after 1901.

3. Ann WALTON [16449] (John William¹) was born after 1819 in St Luke's London England and died on 28 Jul 1889 in Adelaide Road Hampstead Middlesex England.

General Notes: Ann and her sister Jane, had a shop (Country Stores), in Hornsey Road. That is how the Waltons & Furleys met, as the Furley farm was located here as well.

Ann was 70 years of age when she died. Buried in the same grave as her husband Henry Joseph Hassell.
"Her end was peace"

No will can be found.

It maybe of interest that not only was Ann 11 years older than Henry, but she lied about her age on her marriage certificate. She took off 5 years! Also her 1881 Census return, taking off 10 years!

Search for her will between 1889-1892, unsuccessful.

More About ANN WALTON:
Date born 2: Abt. 1819
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Census 1: 1851, 3 Queens Terrace, Barnsbury Rd., Islington
Census 2: 1861, Hammersmith
Census 3: 1871, 157 Adelaide Road, Hampstead
Census 4: 1881, 127 Adelaide Road, Hampstead, London, Middlesex
Residence: 1854, 3 Queens Terrace, Barnsbury Rd., Islington (Tallow Chandler)

Ann married Henry Joseph HASSELL [16454] on 24 Sep 1854 in St Andrew's Church Islington Middlesex England. Henry was born in 1830 in Carshalton Surrey England and died on 11 Nov 1908 in 115 King Henry's Road Hampstead Micclesex England at age 78.

General Notes: Henry Hassell is confirmed as a Manager of one of the Walton Shops, by a letter written by Lizzie Strahan, Jane Furley's daughter. (Jane was the sister of Elizabeth, George Walton's wife) to Elizabeth Walton. "Your uncle Hassell was one of their Managers and uncle Port a Draper, where the sisters were customers"

1854 - Henry Hassell and Charles Port marry the Walton sisters.

1855 - Deed of Partnership drawn up between George Walton, Henry Joseph Hassell and Charles Thomas Port - 6 shops documented. All three listed as Tallow Chandlers.
3 Queens Terrace
11 Whitmore Road
7 Upper Tachbrook St.
4 Northumberland Pl.
140 Goswell St.
54 Chiswell St.

1861 census - Henry lived a few doors away from George Walton & Charles Port in Hammersmith.

Henry was 77 years of age when he died, he is buried with his wife Ann, in Hampstead Cemetary.
"Who fell asleep Nov. 11th, 1908, aged 77 years" Grave no. 323
"The gift of God is eternal life"

Henry's mother was staying with them in 1861. Age and status though, unreadable.

1901 - Widower Henry shared the house with a cook and a Housemaid.

More About HENRY JOSEPH HASSELL:
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Census 1: 1881, 127, Adalaide Rd., Hampstead. (Merchant)
Census 2: 1851, Mile End Road, Stepney, Middlesex
Census 3: 1861, Hammersmith
Census 4: 1871, 157 Adelaide Road, Hampstead
Census 5: 1891, 127 Adelaide Rd., Hampstead
Census 6: 1901, 115 King Henry's Road, Hampstead
Christening: March 20, 1831, St. Leonards, Shoreditch
Occupation 1: Bet. 1854 - 1858, Tallow Chandler
Occupation 2: 1851, Fruiterer & Greengrocer
Occupation 3: 1861, Wholesale Tallow Chandler
Occupation 4: 1871, Oil Merchant
Residence 1: 1855, 7, Upper Tachbrook St., Pimlico
Residence 2: 1854, 3 Queens Terrace, Barnsbury Rd., Islington (Tallow Chandler)
Residence 3: Bet. 1857 - 1858, 26 Hunter St., Brunswick Square, St. Pancras
Residence 4: Bet. 1881 - 1889, 127, Adelaide Rd., Hampstead
Residence 5: 1902, 115, King Henry's Road, Hampstead
Retirement: March 1908, Retired from W.H. & P.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 7 F    i. Annie Jane HASSELL [16455] was born on 23 Jul 1855 in 7 Upper Tachbrook Street Belgrave Islington Middlesex England and died on 18 Jan 1924 at age 68.

+ 8 F    ii. Jane Elizabeth HASSELL [16456] was born on 1 Apr 1857 in 26 Hunter Street Brunswick Square St Pancras Middlesex England and died on 9 Jul 1943 in Winchester Hampshire England at age 86.

   9 M    iii. William Henry HASSELL [16457] was born on 18 Oct 1858 in 26 Hunter Street Brunswick Square St Pancras Middlesex England and died on 16 Sep 1904 in 19 Marine Parade Bexhill-on-Sea Sussex England at age 45.

General Notes: William & Clara had no children

Walton, Hassell & Port Ltd.
1887 - Deed of Partnership drawn up between the three Senior Partners (G.W., H.J.H., & C.T.P.) and the three Junior Partners, Charles George James Port, William Henry Hassell & Robert Allpress Walton. At this time it is documented that the firm had 60 stores and was based at S.P., Kentish Town.

William and Clara are both buried at Hampstead Cemetary.
Joint grave & stone. Grave no. 320
"To live in hearts we leave behind, is not to die". "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you"
Philippiane 1.3.
"Peace, perfect peace"

William died aged 45 years. He had been suffering from a brain tumour for two years.

More About WILLIAM HENRY HASSELL:
Cause of Death: Cereboral Tumour
Census 1: 1881, 127, Adalaide Rd., Hampstead.
Census 2: 1861, Hammersmith
Census 3: 1871, 157 Adelaide Road, Hampstead
Census 4: 1891, Husford Lodge, Elsworthy Rd., Hampstead
Census 5: 1901, 25 Elsworthy Road, Hampstead, London
Occupation: Director of W.H. & P.
Residence 1: Bet. 1881 - 1889, 127, Adelaide Rd., Hampstead
Residence 2: 1890, Husford lodge, Elsworthy Rd., Primrose Hill

William married Clara Louisa GRIEVES [16458] on 3 Apr 1889 in St Saviour's Hampstead Micclesex England. Clara was born on 24 Jun 1867 in London England and died on 1 Sep 1916 in East Cliff Mansions Bournemouth Hampshire England at age 49.

General Notes: At the time of her death, Clara appeared to have many financial investments, particulary the British Columbia Electric Railway Co., The Mercantile Investment & General Trust Co., London Electric Supply Corporation, The Buenos Ayres Great Southern Railway Co., City of Vancouver Consolidated Stock & City of Victoria Consolidated Stock.
At the time of William's death there appeared to only be investments in W.H. & P., The Metropolitan Electric Supply Co., and the South Australian Government.

I think that Clara appears to have been a shrewd investor.

She died at 49 years of age and had been suffering with Tuberculosis for five years prior to her death.

More About CLARA LOUISA GRIEVES:
Cause of Death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Census 1: 1891, Husford Lodge, Elsworthy Rd., Hampstead
Census 2: 1881, School @ Hatton Hall, Broad Green, Wellingborough, Northampton
Census 3: 1901, 25 Elsworthy Road, Hampstead, London
Residence 1: 182, Willesden Lane, N.W.
Residence 2: East Cliff Mansions, Bournemouth
Residence 3: 1889, 11 Steeles Road, Hampstead.

4. George WALTON [11992] (John William¹) was born on 20 Jul 1821 in St Leonard's Shoreditch Middlesex England and died on 3 May 1899 in Ashbridge House Windsor Terrace Hampstead London England at age 77.

General Notes: William Furley (Elizabeth's brother), recorded the fact that the Waltons, along with their widowed mother, lived opposite their rented house, in Hornsey Road, Islington. At that time apparently, "it was a beautiful spot midst the beautiful green lanes of England"

Ann Walton and her sister Jane, had a shop (Country Stores), in Hornsey Road. That is how the Waltons & Furleys met, as the Furley farm was located here as well.

William Furley goes on to quote, "George had a wonderful business capacity", and, "Anne & Jane Walton used to tell me, on the quiet, that they would love our Lizzie for a sister in law, but at this time George had no thought of a woman, business was his one aim, save on Sundays, when he used to attend lectures given by leading lecturers of the time. Much to his old mother's sorrow. She was a very strict old lady and had no time for Chartists. He very often went to Chartists lectures with me, but never to the theatre. His sisters however, very often went with me to the theatre. They lived two minutes walk from Sadlers Wells"

Walton, Hassell & Port Ltd.

1770 - An Indenture exists, bearing the names of William & Joseph Walton (Tallow Chandlers)

Tallow Chandler - Soap, vinegar, barrelled butter, salt, oils & hops were all within the province of a Tallow Chandler, as was the manufacture or sale, of tallow candles.

1799 - An Indenture exists, bearing the names of William (Tallow Chandler) & Joseph Walton, (Gentleman), possibly the father and uncle of William Walton & Joseph Walton, mentioned in the 1828 entry. (Joseph of Islington and William of Little Britain)

1828 - An Indenture exists, bearing the names of William Walton & Joseph Walton, both of Little Britain in the Parish of St. Botolphs in the City of London. Both are described as Tallow Chandlers.

LITTLE BRITAIN - E.C.1, A narrow, winding street running south of Smithfield. Between 1575 & 1725, it was much inhabited by book sellers. Charles Dickens placed the dismal offices of Mr. Jaggers, the lawyer in Great Expectations, in Little Britain. Milton had lodgings in the street in 1662. In 1711, The Spectator was first printed here by Samuel Buckley.

1842 - The company is understood to have been established, but Hassell & Port were not involved until 1855.

1846 - 1848 George Walton is recorded as a Grocer at 140 Goswell St. He was 25 years of age.

1851 - George lived at 3, Queens Terrace, Islington, with his mother, brother (Who was away at the time of the census) and two sisters. His relationship to the head of the house was brother. It is now confirmed from birth cerificates, that James was the elder. Only the 5 Waltons and 1 servant. According to the 1851 Post Office Directory, he had the following shops:-

4 Northumberland Place, Commercial Road. (Tallow Chandler)
61 High Street, Portland Town. (Oil & Italian Warehouseman)
3 Queen's Terrace, Pentonville. (Oilman)
1 Crown Street, Walworth Road. (Soap & Candle Dealer)
140 Goswell Street. (Soap & Candle Dealer)

1854 - Charles Port, a Draper and Henry Hassell, a Manager of one of the Walton Stores, marry Jane and Anne Walton, in a joint Ceremony.

1855 - Deed of Partnership drawn up between George Walton, Henry Joseph Hassell and Charles Thomas Port. All three listed as Tallow Chandlers. This Indenture confirms that Walton, Hassell & Port first became a partnership on March 27, 1855. Previous to this, a partnership existed between Ann Walton (George's mother), George Walton, Ann Walton & Jane Walton (George's sisters). They alone carried on as partners in the business of Tallow Chandlers at:-

3 Queens Terrace
11 Whitmore Row, Hoxton.
7 Upper Tachbrook St.
4 Northumberland Pl.
140 Goswell St.
54 Chiswell St.

The indenture also states that Ann Walton (Mother of George) will retire from the trade and that the old Partnership was to be dissolved. G.W.,H.J.H. & C.T.P. shall take over. Her interests were passed over for the sum of £52.00 per year, paid weekly, and free accomodation at Queens Terrace, or another property, for the rest of her life, or 10 shillings every week in substitution.

The partners shares in the business, salaries and split in the profits were as follows:-

Share Salary Profit Split
--------- --------- -----------------
George Walton 3 Sevenths £3 p.w. 3 Sevenths
Henry Hassell 2 " £2 p.w. 2 "
Charles Port 2 " £2 p.w. 2 "

Finally it was also agreed that G.W. & C.P. be able to live in the upper part of Queens Terrace, H.H. in the upper part of Tachbrook St., with no rent payable.

1857 - George marries Elizabeth Furley, daughter of John Furley, a butcher and cattle dealer from Islington.

1858 - Mentioned in Kelly's Directory as Soap & Candle Dealers with 9 shops at :-
26 Hunter St. Brunswick Sq. WC (Checked on 1861 census)
67 Chiswell St. EC
3 Queens Terrace, Penton St. Pentonville (Gone by 1865) (Gone by 1861 census)
140 Goswell St. EC (Gone by 1865) (Gone by 1861 census)
4 Northumberland Pl., Commercial Road,
7 Upper Tachbrook St., Pimlico. SW (Missing from 1861 census)
11 Whitm. Row, St. John's Rd., Hoxton (Gone by 1865)
3 Batten's Terrace, High Street, Peckham
2 Glos. Pl., Brixton Rd., S

1860 - Marion, the first daughter was born.

1861 - Robert, the first & only son was born. Things must have been going very well for George. The 1861 census shows that he had 2 servants. His business partners, Henry Hassell & Charles Port lived a couple of doors away, in seperate houses, in Hammersmith.

1861 & 1862 - Soap & Candle Warehousemen (KD)

1862 - Alice, the second daughter, was born.

1865 16 stores @ I Brook St., Euston Rd. NW
77 Harrow Rd, W
10 Barnsbury Rd, N
95 Kingsland Rd, NE
145 Brompton Rd, SW
204 Kentish Town Rd, NW
58, Malden Rd, NW
73 Goswell Rd, EC
167 St. John's Rd, Hoxton
10 King St., Hammersmith, W
( Plus those shown above for 1858)

1865 - Elizabeth, the third daughter, was born.

1871 - The census shows that George was employing 56 men and 45 boys.

1872 & 1873 Oil & Colormen & Italian Warehousemen (1st. Mention of Spring Place)(KD)

Italian Warehouseman - A high class Grocer was referred to as an "Italian Warehouseman", someone who handled only rate spices and wines emanating from ports along the Mediterranean Sea. A Grocer, on the other hand, was someone who was "engrossed" in a wide range of products. From the word "engrossed" came the word "Grocer".

The 1881 census shows that George was living at 50 Park Road, Hampstead, with Elizabeth, his wife, and all his four children, he had at least 2 servants:-
Amelia Pollard (Cook) & Jane Howe (Housemaid)

1886 - Periods of relaxation for the directors were agreed, 10 weeks each year for the Seniors & 6 weeks for the Juniors. Salaries to be £800 p.a. for all directors, paid in 4 quarterly instalments.

1887 - Deed of Partnership drawn up between the three Senior Partners (G.W., H.J.H., & C.T.P.) and the three Junior Partners, Charles George James Port, William Henry Hassell & Robert Allpress Walton. At this time it is documented that the firm had 60 stores and was based at S.P., Kentish Town.

1888 - Charles Thomas Port commits Suicide

1889 - Oil & Italian Warehousemen & Grocers (KD)

1891 - Charles George James Port paid £7,000.00 and retired from W.H. & P., following the tragic suicide of his father 3 years previously. He was 36. George was still living at 50 Park Road, Hampstead, with Elizabeth, his wife and daughter Elizabeth, a housemaid and cook. Alice was not there at the time!

1900 - A letter to Elizabeth, from her brother William Furley in Australia quotes "I remember, if I wanted to know about anything that was going on in the world, politics or inventions or other matters, I had only to ask George and he could explain them all to me, I often think what discussions George and I would have had, if I had lived near you of later years."

1912 - Grocers & Italian Warehousemen (KD)

George apparently spent a great deal of time at his rented country retreat, "The Palmers Villa" in Elstree. There are several pictures of him, together with his family and horse & carriage in the Elstree area.

George was 78 years of age when he died. His daughter Alice, was present at his death. He is buried in the same grave as his wife Elizabeth, in Hampstead Cemetary. Grave no. 322
"The memory of the Just is blessed"
"Lord who shall dwell in thy tabernackle or who shall rest upon the holy hill, even he, that leadeth an uncorrupt life and doeth the thing which is right, and speaketh the truth from his heart"
Psalm 15, verse 1.

OBITUARY - OIL & COLOURMAN'S JOURNAL (JUNE 1, 1899)

WE regret to record the death of Mr. George Walton, the founder of the firm of Walton Hassell & Port grocers and oil and colourmen, well and widely known throughout London and the southern counties. He was born July 20, 1820, and established the business in 1842. In March 1855, he was joined by his brothers-in-law, Henry Joseph Hassell and Charles Thomas Port, from which date the business was carried on as the firm of Walton, Hassell & Port. In March 1886, three sons, one of each partner, were taken into Partnership. Mr. C.T. Port died in 1888, Mr. C. G. J. Port retired in 1890, Mr. George Walton retired in 1896. The present partners of the firm are Henry Joseph Hassell, William Henry Hassell , and Robert Allpress Walton.
Mr. George Walton was a highly capable man of business, as is shown by the rapid growth of the business of which he was the head, from small beginings. There are are now about seventy branches and at each of these Mr. George Walton personally supervised the fitting up of the same with all the requirements neccesary in these days for a well-appointed grocery and oil and Italian store. He was, above all, a hard worker all his life, and never grudged his time if he thought it would be to the benefit of the business. A gentleman, a highly respected representative of two large firms, wrote us that, "I have known him for forty years, and a more fair-minded, upright, and honourable man in all his dealings it has never been my lot to meet with."
He was much respected in the trade and amongst his employees, as was evidenced by the numerous expressions of esteem and regret received by the firm and by his family upon his death. He was always greatly interested in any proposed legislation affecting trade interests, and served on several committees formed for the protection of the trade, notably that which sat a few years since in connection with petroleum storage, etc.

More About GEORGE WALTON:
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Census 1: 1881, 50, Park Road, Haverstock Hill, Hampstead, Miidx. - Leased
Census 2: 1851, 3 Queens Terrace, Barnsbury Rd., Islington (Tallow Chandler)
Census 3: 1861, 2 Vine Cottages, The Grove, Hammersmith
Census 4: 1871, 50 Park Road, Hampstead
Census 5: 1891, 50 Park Road, Hampstead
Christening (tbc): May 5, 1822, St. Clement Danes, Westminster(tbc)
Estate: 1898, Net Value = £58, 000
Interests: Musical Instruments, Billiards, wine
Investments: Railway Companies, England & India
Medical Information: George had been suffering with Angina for four years
Occupation 1: 1855, Tallow Chandler
Occupation 2: 1846, Grocer, 140 Goswell Street (shop)
Occupation 3: Bet. 1852 - 1857, Oilman, 3 Queens Terrace, Pentonville (shop)
Occupation 4: 1858, Soap & Candle Dealer, W.H. & P. (9 Shops)
Occupation 5: 1862, Wholesale Oilman
Occupation 6: 1871, Oilman, employing 56 men & 45 boys
Occupation 7: 1881, Italian Warehouseman (Oil & Colour)
Probate: June 5, 1899, Principle Probate Registry
Residence 1: Country Residence - "The Palmers Villa" Elstree - Leased
Residence 2: 1846, 140, Goswell Street
Residence 3: Bet. 1851 - 1857, 3 Queens Terrace, Barnsbury Rd., Islington (Tallow Chandler)
Residence 4: Bet. 1860 - 1862, 2, Vine Cottages, The Grove, Hammersmith
Residence 5: 1862, 32, Mornington Crescent, St. Pancras, Middx.
Residence 6: 1865, 5, Mornington Crescent, St. Pancras, Middx.
Residence 7: Bet. 1881 - 1891, 50, Park Rd., Haverstock Hill, Hampstead
Residence 8: 1897, Ashbridge House, Windsor Terrace, Hampstead
Retirement: July 15, 1897

George married Elizabeth FURLEY [11993], daughter of John FURLEY [16442] and Elizabeth ALLPRESS [16443], on 16 Aug 1857 in St Andrew's Church Islington London England. Elizabeth was born about 1827 in Islington Middlesex England and died on 16 Nov 1905 in 2 Hampstead Hill Mansions Downshire Hill Hampstead London England aged about 78.

General Notes: Prior to her death, Elizabeth had been struck down for 25 days with Influenza. Robert was with her at the time of death. She was 79 years of age.
She is buried with her husband George in Hampstead Cemetary.
"The master is come and calleth for thee"
11th.John, 28th.verse.

In 1901, two years after George's death, Elizabeth shared the house with a 25 year old Calcutta born Companion named Marion Gough and two servants, a cook and housemaid.

More About ELIZABETH FURLEY:
Baptism: August 17, 1828, Islington
Cause of Death: Influenza, Bronchitis, Hypostatic Pneumonia
Census 1: 1891, 50 Park Road, Hampstead
Census 2: 1841, Hornsey Road, Islington
Census 3: 1861, 2 Vine Cottages, The Grove, Hammersmith
Census 4: 1871, 50 Park Road, Hampstead
Census 5: 1901, Ashbridge House, Windsor Terrace, Hampstead
Estate: 1905, Net Value £585
Residence 1: 1857, 1, Hornsey Rd., Islington17
Residence 2: Bet. 1897 - 1902, Ashbridge House, Windsor Terrace, Hampstead

Children from this marriage were:

   10 F    i. Marion Elizabeth WALTON [16459] was born on 11 Jan 1860 in 2 Vine Cottages The Grove Hammersmith Micclesex England and died on 4 Apr 1942 in The Homestead 62 Lemsford Road St Alban's Hertfordshire England at age 82.

General Notes: Documents Possessed - Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate, Will

In 1888, Marion owned a house at 14, Ryecroft Road, Lewisham, Kent. It could have been left to her in a will, as at the time her residence was at Hampstead. However, Frederick's address on the marriage certificate is shown as St. Mary's, Lewisham, which includes Ryecroft Road.

Marion probably met Frederick through his brothers' possible connection to the Waltons, they were Oil & Colour Merchants, as was their father.

A Coroner's inquest was neccessary after Marion's death at 83 years of age, following a fall at her sister Elizabeth's house in Lemsford Road, where she was staying. Death was due to Myocardial degeneration and Arterio-Sclerosis, and was accelerated by the shock and multiple injuries caused by her fall.

Marion and Frederick had no children.

More About MARION ELIZABETH WALTON:
Burial: Ashes interred at St. Albans Abbey Churchyard
Census 1: 1881, 50, Park Rd., Hampstead, London, Middx.
Census 2: 1861, 2 Vine Cottages, The Grove, Hammersmith
Census 3: 1871, 50 Park Road, Hampstead
Census 4: 1891, 14 Ryecroft Road, Lewisham, Kent
Census 5: 1901, 17 Church Row, Hampstead, London
Residence 1: 1888, 50 Park Road, Haverstock Hill, Middx.
Residence 2: 1905, 17, Church Row, Hampstead
Residence 3: 1928, Melcot, Palfrey Close, St.Albans, Herts
Residence 4: 1942, 5, Avenue Road, St. Albans, Herts

Marion married Frederick William LANGTON [16462] on 24 Jul 1888 in St Saviour's Hampstead Micclesex England. Frederick died on 9 Feb 1937 in The Homestead 62 Lemsford Road St Alban's Hertfordshire England.

General Notes: Frederick's family were Oil & Tallow Chandlers, origionally from London, then Edmonton in Middlesex. Sometime between 1859 and 1881, they moved to Islington. It appears that Francis and Louisa, Fred's parents, may have died before 1881, but Fred's two brothers carried on the business. Fred wanted a career in law.

Frederick was a sole practitioner, his successor was John Joseph McIntyre of London SW1. He & Marion moved to St.Albans shortly after his retirement.

Frederick was a Student of Archaeology and a Connoisseur of Furniture.

During his time at St. Albans, he took an active interest in the St. Albans Architectural and Archaelogical Society and was accustomed to go with the Society on it's Summer excursions, when his comments on ecclesiastical and other ancient buildings were always appreciated. He had made a close acquaintance with the architectural features of buildings, and it was said of him that there was scarcely a church of repute in England he had not visited. He also had a wonderful knowledge of furniture and his home was furnished according to the taste of a well-informed connoisseur.

At St. Albans Abbey he was a regular worshipper and was connected with the Church of England Men's Society.

His ashes are interred, along with those of Marion, at St. Albans Abbey Churchyard.

More About FREDERICK WILLIAM LANGTON:
Burial: Abbey Churchyard, St. Albans
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Census 1: 1881, 121, Highbury New Park, Islington, Middx. (Articled Clerk to Solicitor)
Census 2: 1891, 14 Ryecroft Road, Lewisham, Kent
Census 3: 1901, 17 Church Road, Hampstead
Cremation: Golders Green
Occupation: Bet. April 8 1884 - 1919, Solicitor
Office 1: Bet. 1886 - 1914, 26 Charles St. St. James Sq. Middx.
Office 2: Bet. 1915 - 1918, 17 Pall Mall East, London, SW1
Residence 1: Bet. 1902 - 1905, 17, Church Row, Hampstead NW
Residence 2: 1888, St. Mary's, Lewisham
Residence 3: 1926, 6 Ladbroke Sq., W11
Residence 4: Bet. 1927 - 1937, Melcot, Townsend Drive, St.Albans, Herts
Retirement: 1919

+ 11 M    ii. Robert Allpress WALTON [16460] was born on 20 Dec 1861 in Vine Cottage The Grove Hammersmith Micclesex England and died on 23 Jun 1933 in Highcliffe Hotel West Cliff Bournemouth Hampshire England at age 71.

   12 F    iii. Alice Jane WALTON [16461] was born on 17 Dec 1862 in 32 Mornington Crescent St Pancras Middlesex England and died on 13 Nov 1931 in Berrystead St Peter's Road St Alban's Hertfordshire England at age 68.

General Notes: In 1882, Alice passed her 2nd. Grade Art Examination

In 1886, Elizabeth & Alice performed a musical soiree at the Stanley Club, Danehurst. They are shown on the program as The Misses Walton. Piano Duet.

Alice had a Step Daughter, Margaret McClelland, who was present at her death.

In 1881, Bayfields in Headley, Hampshire is shown on the census as being a 220 acre farm!

From her will, it is evident that Alice enjoyed painting water colours.

Robert Allpress Walton & Frederick Langton were witnesses at Alice & Johns' marriage.

More About ALICE JANE WALTON:
Cause of Death: Cancer of the Colan
Census 1: 1881, 50, Park Rd., Hampstead, London, Middx.
Census 2: 1871, 50 Park Road, Hampstead
Census 3: 1901, 19 Teresa Terrace, Coatham, Cleveland, Yorkshire
Residence: Bet. 1897 - 1899, Ashbrige House, Windsor Terrace, Hampstead, Middx.
Residence 2: 1910, Bayfields, Headley, Hampshire
Residence 3: Bet. 1910 - 1931, Berrystead, St. Peters Rd., St.Albans, Herts

Alice married John Franklin TYLER [16463] on 5 Oct 1899 in The Parish Church Hampstead Micclesex England. John was born on 1 Aug 1841 in Potton Bedrordshire England and died on 22 Feb 1910 in South Hill Park Hampstead Middlesex England at age 68.

General Notes: Cause of Death: Intestinal Obstruction, Cardiac Failure
Census 1: 1881, Private House, Parbold, Lancashire, England
Census 2: 1901, 19 Teresa Terrace, Coatham, Cleveland, Yorkshire
Christening: February 21, 1845, Potton, Bedford, England
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Residence 1: Bronheulog, Llansilin, Nr. Oswestry, Shropshire
Residence 2: 1874, 23 Horse Fair, Doncaster, Yorkshire
Residence 3: 1899, Birkenhead

+ 13 F    iv. Elizabeth Ann WALTON [11991] was born on 20 Aug 1865 in 5 Mornington Cres St Pancras Middlesex England and died on 29 Jun 1945 in "the Homestead" 62 Lemsford Road St Albans Hertfordshire England at age 79.

5. Jane WALTON [16450] (John William¹) was born after 1827 in Shoreditch London England and died on 26 Jul 1891 in Adelaide Road Hampstead Micclesex England.

General Notes: On Jane's death certificate and the 1891 census, there is mention of Charles Kramslack, her nephew. He was a Cabinet Maker, born in Windsor about 1872. Charles's will mentions a half sister, Mrs. Kramslack, obviously the daughter of Lucy Lines (Port)

More About JANE WALTON:
Census 1: 1851, 3 Queens Terrace, Barnsbury Rd., Islington
Census 2: 1861, Richmond Road, Hammersmith
Census 3: 1881, 137 Adelaide Road, Hampstead, London
Census 4: 1891, 137 Adelaide Rd., Hampstead, London
Residence: 1854, 3 Queens Terrace, Barnsbury Rd., Islington (Tallow Chandler)

Jane married Charles George Thomas PORT [16464] on 24 Sep 1854 in St Andrew's Church Islington Middlesex England. Charles was born in 1833 in Herts Street Berkhampstead Hertfordshire England and died on 22 Dec 1888 in 107 Adelaide Road Hampstead Micclesex England at age 55.

General Notes: Charles was origionally a draper, where the Walton sisters were customers. Census returns state that he was born in Berkhampstead. However, up until at least 1826, his father, a Grocer, had a business in London, then moved to Berkhampstead.

At the time of their marriage, both Charles and Jane lived with George Walton at 3 Queens Terrace. It is possible therfore, that Charles may have managed those premises, for George.

Charles's mother remarried a "Lines". He also had a half-sister called Vera.

"The Times, December 27, 1888"
The deceased had been failing in bodily health for some years, and suffered from threatened paralysis in the legs and from an internal complaint, and was also, a short time ago, operated upon for the removal of a polypus. He also suffered much at times from mental depression and sleeplessness, but had an aversion to sleeping draughts.

Carbolic acid was kept in the home for disinfecting purposes - A tablespoon would have been sufficient to cause death.

Verdict " Charles Thomas Port was found dying and did die of Carbolic Acid Poisoning and that the deceased did himself take the acid and so killed himself, while under the influence of mental depression"
Charles was 56 years of age.

1861 Census - Charles & family lived a couple of doors away from George Walton & Henry Hassell.

"The Oil And Colourman's Journal - January 1, 1889" C.T. Port, Aged 56"

On December 26th, Dr. Westcott, deputy-coroner for Central Middlesex, held an inquest at Hampstead
on the body of Mr. Charles Thomas Port, aged 56, of 137, Adelaide-road, Haverstock-hill, a partner in the firm of Walton, Hassell and Port, oilmen, &c., who died from the following singular circumstances.
The deceased, it appeared, had been failing in bodily health for some years, and suffered from threatened paralysis in the legs, and from an internal complaint and was also a short time ago operated upon for the removal of a polypus.
He also suffered much at times from mental depression and sleepleesness, but had an aversion to sleeping draughts. On Saturday morning he had his breakfast in bed as usual, and afterwards chatted with his wife, and made arrangements with one of his sons to send out invitations for a party and to bring home some Christmas cards from the City.
He had complained of having had a sleepless night, and consequently of not feeling well in his head. He was only partially dressed, and went into his dressing room, locking the door after him as usual There was a bath, in the room, which he did not use that morning, but washed in a hand basin. Mrs. Port went to the room to get some water, but the door being locked and not getting any reply from her husband, the cook and the coachman were called. The latter forced the door open and Mr. Port was found lying on the floor, breathing very heavily, insensible, and his breath smelling strongly of carbolic acid. A tumbler containing carbolic acid was resting on the edge of the bath, and none was spilt about the room. Dr. Brock of Adelaide Road, was fetched immediately, but deceased expired, without having spoken. within ten minutes of the doctor's arrival. The jury returned the following verdict :-" That Charles Thomas Port was found dying and did die of carbolic acid poisoning, and that deceased did himself take the acid while under the influence of mental depression.

POLYPUS, a term signifying a tumour which is attached by a narrow neck to the walls of a cavity lined with mucous membrane. A polypus. or polypoid tumour may belong to’ any variety of tumour, either simple’ or malignant. The most common variety is a polypus of the nose of simple character and easily removed. Polypi are also met with isi the ear, larynx, uterus, bladder, vagina, and rectum.

More About CHARLES GEORGE THOMAS PORT:
Cause of Death: Carbolic Acid Poisoning. Suicide following mental depression
Census 1: 1881, 137 Adalaide Rd., Hampstead (Oil Merchant)
Census 2: 1861, Richmond Road, Hammersmith
Census 3: 1871, 159 Adelaide Road, Hampstead
Inquest: December 26, 1888, By Geo. Danford Thomas, Coroner for Middx.
Interests: Musical Instruments
Occupation 1: 1855, Tallow Chandler, partnership documented G.Walton
Occupation 2: 1888, Wine Merchant
Probate: January 22, 1889
Residence 1: 1855, 3, Queens Terrace, Barnsbury Rd., Islington
Residence 2: 1854,3 Queens Terrace, Barnsbury Rd., Islington (Tallow Chandler)
Residence 3: 1886, Berkhampstead Villa, Adelaide Rd., Haverstock Hill

Children from this marriage were:

   14 M    i. Charles George James PORT [16465] was born on 3 Sep 1855 in 3 Queen's Terrace Barnbury Road Islington Middlesex England and died on 1 Aug 1929 in Chiltern Gate Watlington Oxfordshre England at age 73.

General Notes: Charles retired from W.H. & P Xmas 1891, 3 years following the tragic death of his father. He was 36 years of age.

His agreed share of the capital of the company was £7000. £6000 was paid in instalments up to 1905, the other £1000 was the value put on a remaining 21 year lease of 1, Stoke Newington Rd., which was to be leased back to the company.

That lease was assigned back to the Company in March, 1923.

The 1891& 1901 census show no sign of any children from this marriage.

Definition of Hemiplegia

When a stroke causes weakness on one side of the body this kind of weakness is known as herniplegia. Because the neural pathways cross over before reaching the lower body, a stroke or brain injury in the right brain will affect the left side of the body. Conversely, a left brain stroke has an impact on the right side of the body.

Definition of Arterio Sclerosis

The terms can be a little confusing. "Athero"-sclerosis is a disease in which fatty material is deposited on the wall of your arteries, which narrows the arteries and eventually restricts blood flow.

It is one of several types of "Arterio"-sclerosis, a disease characterized by thickening and hardening of artery walls. However, the word "atherosclerosis" is often used to indicate any of the forms of arteriosclerosis.

Alternative Names:
Arteriosclerosis; Hardening of the arteries

More About CHARLES GEORGE JAMES PORT:
Cause of Death: Hemiplegia & Arterio Sclerosis
Census 1: 1881, 137, Adelaide Rd., Hampstead, Middx.
Census 2: 1861, Richmond Road, Hammersmith
Census 3: 1871, 159 Adelaide Road, Hampstead (Shown as a Scholar)
Census 4: 1891, 44 Primrose Hill Road, Hampstead
Census 5: 1901, 44 Primrose Hill, Hampstead, London
Occupation: 1901, Retired Grocer
Residence 1: Bet. 1891 - 1902, 44, Primrose Hill, Hampstead, Middx.
Residence 2: Bet. 1921 - 1929, 1 West Mansions, Worthing, Sussex
Retirement: December 1891, Retiredfrom W.H. & P.

Charles married Fanny SHEARD [16467] on 13 Jul 1881 in St Savior's Church Brownhill Dewsbury Yorkshire England. Fanny was born about 1858 in Batley Yorkshire England and died on 6 Apr 1930 in 1 West Mansion Herne Terrace Worthing Sussex England aged about 72.

General Notes: Cause of Death: Myocardial Degeneration, Arterio Sclerosis & Chronic Nephritis
Census 1: 1891, 44 Primrose Hill Road, Hampstead, Middx.
Census 2: 1881, Upper B Lane, Batley, York
Census 3: 1901, 44 Primrose Hill, Hampstead, London

   15 M    ii. Herbert Walton PORT [16466] was born on 11 Jan 1868 in 159 Adelaide Road Hampstead Micclesex England and died on 28 Apr 1915 in 6 Richmond Villas Ilfracombe Devon England at age 47.

General Notes: Cause of Death: Chronic Alcoholism, Peripheral Neuritis & Cardiac Failure
Census 1: 1881, Highbury House School, Church Rd., Hastings, Sussex
Census 2: 1871, 159 Adelaide Road, Hampstead
Census 3: 1891, 137 Adelaide Rd., Hampstead
Census 4: 1901, Staying as a visitor in Devon
Occupation: 1891, Stock Broker's Clerk & Gentleman
Residence 1: 1891, Clewer, Berkshire
Residence 2: 1898, Hazelwood, Teddington Park Road, Teddington SW23

Herbert married Frences Jane Ellen MEREDITH [16468] on 21 Oct 1891 in The Parish Church Clewer Windsor Berkshire England. Frences was born about 1867 in Windsor Berkshire England.

General Notes: Census: 1881, 2 Hurstmonceux Villa, Clewer, Berkshire, England
Residence: 1891, Clewer, Berkshire.