Samuel Hendy (1839 - 1903)

Born 1839 in Bradford, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Sophia (Cotton) Hendy — married 23 Aug 1891 in Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died Apr 1903 at about age 64 in Uxbridge, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Biography

This profile is part of the Hendy Name Study.

This profile is part of the Andrews Name Study.

Samuel Hendy was born in 1839 in Bradford, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. Samuel, son of John Hendy, labourer, & Elisabeth Wells, was baptised on 3 March 1839 in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England.^[1]

In the 1841 census Samuel (age 2) was living with his mother at the home of her parents in Corsham, Wiltshire, England.^[2]

In the 1851 census Samuel (age 12) was a scholar in Westwood, Wiltshire, England. He was a pauper scholar.^[3]

Samuel (full age), son of John Hendy, married Mary Ann Andrews on 17 April 1861 in Aberdare St Elvan, Glamorganshire, Wales.^[4] The couple had at least 8 children before her death.

1. William Hendy (1861– )
2. Elizabeth Hendy (1862– ) ^[5]
3. Florence Andrews Hendy (1867–1938)
4. Rose Hendy Andrews (1871–1871)
5. Mary Jane Andrews Hendy (1872– ) ^[6]
6. George Thomas Hendy (1875–1957) ^[7]
7. Samuel Hendy (1876– ) ^[8]
8. Mary Hendy (1880– )

In the 1861 census Samuel (age 28) was the married head of household in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales. He was a Gas Fitter.^[9]

Around 1871 the family began using the surname Andrews (her maiden name) and occasionally "Andrews Hendy" as a hyphenated name.

In the 1871 census Samuel (age 31) was the head of household in Chiswick, Middlesex, England. He lived with his wife and children. He was a plumber and three oldest children were scholars.^[10]

In the 1881 census Samuel (age 41) was the married head of household in Chiswick, Middlesex, England. He was a Plumber Employing (5 Men & 2 Boys).^[11]

In the 1891 census Samuel (age 54) was the Widowed head of household in Hammersmith, London, England. He was a Coppersmith living with 3 teenagers.^[12]

Samuel (age 55) married Sophia Selley (nee Cotton, widow of Henry Selley, age 40) on 23 August 1891 in Hammersmith, Middlesex, England.^[13][14] They had no children together.

In the 1901 census Samuel (age 62) was the married head of household in Richmond, Surrey, England. He was a Plumber.^[15]

Samuel (age 64) was buried on 25 April 1903 in Havelock Norwood Cemetery, Ealing, Greater London, England.^[16][17]

Research Notes

Alternate Names: While married to Mary Ann Andrews the family used the following surnames:

• Hendy
• Andrews
• Andrews Hendy
• Hendy Andrews

Profiles should be created for his parents, first wife & missing children

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "Wiltshire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1922"
   Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: 1288/4
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61188 #2226761 (accessed 31 January 2024)
   Samuel Hendy baptism on 3 Mar 1839, son of John Hendy & Elisabeth Hendy, in South Wraxall, Wiltshire, England.
2. ↑ 1841 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1841"
   citing The National Archives of the UK Class: HO107; Piece/Folio: 1171/12; Page: 16; Line: 11
   FamilySearch Record: M735-MHB (accessed 31 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3H-T9WG
   Samuel Hendy (2) in Corsham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. Born in Wiltshire.
3. ↑ 1851 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1851"
   citing The National Archives of the UK Class: HO107; Piece/Folio: 1841 / 70; Page: 5; Line: 5
   FamilySearch Record: SGZV-FL4 (accessed 31 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQ7-6SXW-9
   Samuel Hendy (12), unmarried scholar, Pauper Scholar None, in household of Samuel Hendy (12) in Westwood, Wiltshire, England. Born in Bradford, Wiltshire.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Glamorganshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1570-1994"
   Archives Wales; Wales; Glamorgan Baptisms, Marriages and Burials; Page number: 58
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62105 #1274494 (accessed 31 January 2024)
   Samuel Hendy (full age) marriage to Mary Ann Andrews on 17 Apr 1861 in Aberdare St Elvan, Glamorganshire, Wales.
5. ↑ Baptism of child Elizabeth Hendy: "Wales, Glamorgan Parish Registers, 1558-1900"
   FamilySearch Record: VFZ8-6NZ (accessed 31 January 2024)
   Samuel's child Elizabeth Hendy baptism in 1865 in Swansea Saint Mary, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom.
6. ↑ Baptism of child Mary Jane Andrews Hendy: "England, Middlesex Parish Registers, 1539-1988"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 008099612_001_M997-ZKS; Image number: 37
   FamilySearch Record: 6NHN-KXPJ (accessed 31 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSJX-QR9T
   Samuel Andrews Hendy's child Mary Jane Andrews Hendy baptism on 8 Nov 1872 in Chiswick, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom.
7. ↑ Baptism of child George Thomas Hendy: "England, Middlesex Parish Registers, 1539-1988"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 008099612_001_M997-ZKS; Image number: 44
   FamilySearch Record: 6NCF-99NW (accessed 31 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSJX-QPMB
   Samuel Hendy's child George Thomas Hendy baptism on 24 Mar 1875 in Chiswick, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom.
8. ↑ Baptism of son Samuel Hendy: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007568828; FHL microfilm: 2193296; Record number: 290; Packet letter: K
   FamilySearch Record: NJ53-4ZX (accessed 31 January 2024)
   Samuel Hendy's son Samuel Hendy baptism on 30 Jul 1876 in Chiswick, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom.
9. ↑ 1861 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1861"
   citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG09; Piece/Folio: 4057 / 104; Page: 13; Line: 10
   FamilySearch Record: M718-52S (accessed 31 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQZ-59SF-V
   Samuel Handy (28), married, Gas Fitter, head of household in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom. Born in Westbury, Wiltshire.
10. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England Census"
    The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1321; Folio: 25; Page: 43; GSU roll: 828268; ED, institution, or vessel: 5; Household schedule number: 173
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7619 #27274626 (accessed 31 January 2024)
    Samuel Andrews (31) head of household in Chiswick in Brentford registration district in Middlesex, England. Born in England.
11. ↑ 1881 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1881"
    citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG11; Piece/Folio: 1352/4; Page: 1; Line: 13
    FamilySearch Record: Q27Z-HGN7 (accessed 31 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS31-BQH1-F
    Samuel Andrews (41), married, Plumber Employing (5 Men & 2 Boys), head of household in Chiswick, Middlesex, England. Born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.
12. ↑ 1891 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1891"
    citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG12; Piece/Folio: 37/ 101; Page: 16; Line: 22
    FamilySearch Record: 3P2F-NPZ (accessed 31 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQQ-69BP-8
    Samuel Hendy (54), married, Coppersmith, head of household in Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom. Born in Middlesex, England.
13. ↑ Marriage: "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007568515; FHL microfilm: 1966295; Record number: 297; Packet letter: F
    FamilySearch Record: NNL4-5R9 (accessed 31 January 2024)
    Samuel Hendy (55) marriage to Sophia Selley (40) on 23 Aug 1891 in Hammersmith, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom.
14. ↑ Marriage: "England, Middlesex Parish Registers, 1539-1988"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 008099346; Image number: 236
    FamilySearch Record: 6NZV-2JSK (accessed 31 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSJN-W9Q2-B
    Samuel Hendy marriage to Sophia Selley on 19 Jul 1891 in Middlesex, England, United Kingdom.
15. ↑ 1901 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1901"
    citing Mortlake subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
    FamilySearch Record: X9XV-PKD (accessed 31 January 2024)
    FindMyPast Image
    Samuel Hendy (62), married, Plumber, head of household in Richmond registration district in Surrey, England. Born in Bradford, Yorkshire.
16. ↑ Burial: "England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2022"
    London Borough of Ealing Council; Ealing, London, England; Ealing Council Burial Records
    Ancestry Record 9041 #551420 (accessed 31 January 2024)
    Samuel Hendy burial (died in about 1903 at age 64) on 25 Apr 1903 in Havelock Norwood Cemetery, Ealing, Greater London, England.
17. ↑ Death Registration: "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"
    citing Death, Uxbridge, Middlesex, England, General Register Office, Southport, England
    FamilySearch Record: 2NPT-H2P (accessed 31 January 2024)
    Samuel Hendy death registered Apr-May-Jun 1903 in Uxbridge (age 64).