Charles J. Womersley (1810-1899)
| Born | 1810 |
|---|---|
| Died | 13 April 1899 |
| Spouse(s) | Caroline (1811-1848) |
An upholsterer and councillor, Charles John Womersley lived at 3 & 4 York Place in 1851 with his wife, Catherine (see below) and their daughter Evelinda (17y), and their five sons; Alfred (13y), William (11y), Henry (9y), Charles (7y) and Beronia (2y)[1].
Charles also served on the Board of Guardians during 1869[2].
In 1861, he was resident at 1 Harold Place with his wife (although her name is given as Katherine), however their youngest child - Benoni is not shown as living with his parents - he would have been 12 at this time - possibly living with a relative elsewhere[3]. He then moved to 6 Wellington Square by 1881 with a new wife - Eleanor (Ellen Innocent) - also a widower, they having married in 1865[4], and a grand-daughter (Ethel V. Innocent aged 7)[5]
He was instrumental in the setting up of the Hastings Omnibus Company.
By 1891, he is shown as living at 40 Quarry Road with Eleanor[6]. At the time of his death, he left an estate valued at £1,250[7].
Children
| Children of: Charles Womersley and Caroline (1811-1848) | |||
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Evelinda Womersley (1834-1917)
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| Alfred D. Womersley (1837-1896) | 27 May 1837 | March 1896 | [[Lucy Mercer]] |
| William Womersley (1839-1911)
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| Henry Womersley (1842-)
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| Charles Womersley (1844-1871)
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| Benoni Womersley (1849-1914)
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