Henry Wheatley (1818 - 1907)

Born 13 Dec 1818 in Kensington, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Died 22 Feb 1907 at age 88 in Hackney, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Problems/Questions Profile manager: T Lowe [send private message]

Biography

Henry was a member of the Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain

Henry, son of William Wheatley & Jane Wheatley, was baptised on 12 January 1819 at St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, England.^[1]

Henry became a member of the The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain on the 4 May 1845 as confirmed in the Society's book, “Members of The Royal Society of Musicians 1738-1984” on Page 155
Member Reference No: A434
The following was written by Henry on his recommendation paper at the time of his application and is included in the members handbook.

Performs on the Violin, Pianoforte and Organ, is engaged at the Haymarket Theatre, is organist of the Parish Church Hammersmith, has private teaching.

The recommendation paper readings for Henry to join the society were taken as follows:

He was granted membership with - Yeas 17 & Nays 2

The costs to become a member were:

The photo of Henry is included in “The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain Photo Album” further members of the Society can be found on the following WikiTree page ^{[2] [3]}

In the 1851 census, Henry (age 32), Professor of music, was the unmarried son of William Wheatley in South Terrace, Kensington, London & Middlesex, England.^[4]

In the 1861 census, Henry (age 38), Professor of music, was the unmarried son of William Wheatly at 2, Kensington Square, St Mary Abbots Kensington, Kensington, London & Middlesex, England.^[5]

In the 1871 census, Henry (age 48), Organist, was the son of William Wheatley in Kensington Square, Kensington, London & Middlesex, England.^[6]

In the 1901 census, Henry (age 81), Retired musician, was the single head of household at 38, Mandeville Street, Hackney, London & Middlesex, England.^[7]

Henry's death (age 87) was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1907 in the Hackney district.^[8]

Sources

Acknowledgement

We would like to thank The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain for their support in giving access to these historical documents.

1. ↑ Baptism: "London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923"
   London Metropolitan Archives; "London, England, UK" ; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: Dl/T/47/23
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1558 #8741973 (accessed 23 March 2024)
   Henry Wheatley baptism on 12 Jan 1819, son of William Wheatley & Jane Wheatley, at St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, England.
2. ↑ Royal Society of Musician Members WikiTree (accessed 17 March 2024)
3. ↑ Royal Society of Musicians Photograph Album Lyon. Frederick G (1874). The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain Photo Album on Page 5V Photo Album (accessed 6 September 2022)
4. ↑ 1851 Census: "1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: HO107; Piece number: 1469; Folio: 297; Page: 62; Schedule: 249
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 23 March 2024)
   Henry Wheatley (32), unmarried son, Professor of music, in household of William Wheatley (54) in South Terrace in Kensington registration district in London & Middlesex, England. Born in England.
5. ↑ 1861 Census: "1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG09; Piece number: 19; Folio: 102; Page: 10; Schedule: 60
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 23 March 2024)
   Henry Wheatly (38), unmarried son, Professor of music, in household of William Wheatly (65) at 2 in Kensington registration district in London & Middlesex, England.
6. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Series: RG10; Piece number: 30; Folio: 48; Page: 89; Schedule: 504
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 23 March 2024)
   Henry Wheatley (40) son, Organist, in household of William Wheatley (70) in Kensington Square in Kensington registration district in London & Middlesex, England. Born in Kensington Middlesex England.
7. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG13; Piece number: 220; Folio: 106; Page: 34; Schedule: 209
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 23 March 2024)
   Henry Weatley (81), single, Retired musician, head of household at 38, Mandeville Street in Hackney registration district in London & Middlesex, England. Born in England.
8. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 23 March 2024)
   Wheatley, Henry (Age at death: 87).
   GRO Reference: 1907 Jan-Feb-Mar in Hackney Volume 01B Page 331.