Arthur Brook Taylor (1845 - bef. 1911)

Born 1845 in Sri Lanka

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Ann Goodall — married 16 Jul 1872 in St Andrew's Church, Barnsbury, Islington, England

Descendants

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Biography

Arthur was born in 1845 in Cotta, Ceylon, now known as Kotte, Sri Lanka. In later census documents this is generalised to 'East Indies'^[1].

In 1851 the family is living at the Rectory in Burythrope, Yorkshire. Francis William is age 40, the Curate, born in Edmonton, Middlesex. Caroline Bella is also 40, born in Southampton. Their children Caroline Letitia, age 11; Francis Henry Wickham, age 9; Mason Dudley, age 8; Arthur Brooke, age 6; and Edward Alexander were born in Celon, East Indies (Ceylon, now Sri Lanka). Henrietta Althea is 8 months, having been born in Burythorpe after their return to England. Living with them were Mary Price, a Governess and Caroline Bella’s sister, age 27, born in Plymouth, Devon. Two servants lived with the family: Mary Ann Wilson, age 18, born in Kenneythorpe, Yorkshire and Elizabeth, age 13, born in Burythorpe Yorkshire^[2].

The family was living at 101 Chapmans Lane, Waddington, Lincolnshire, at the time of the 1861 Census. Rev. Taylor is listed as age 45, the Curate of Harmston, born in Edmonton, Middlesex. Living with him are Caroline, his wife, born in Southhampton, Hampshire; Arthur, age 16, and Edward, age 15, both born in Cotta, Ceylon^[3]; Henrietta Althea, age 10 and Mary, age 7, both born in Burythorpe. Also living with the family was Sarah Torville, age 20 born in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, a domestic servant. Daughter Caroline, and sons Francis and Mason were no longer living with the family at this time^[4].

In 1871 Arthur was lodging with his future in-laws at 43 Havelock St, Islington. Thomas F Goodall, an Engine Driver, age 53; Sarah, also age 52; their daughters Mary Ann, Arthur's bride in the next year, age 23 and Sarah J, age 15 are living in the household. Arthur is 27 and John Reynolds is also a lodger with the Goodalls, both are clerks. The parents were born in Monmouth, Mary Ann in Bridgend, Glamorgan, Sarah in Islington^[5].

Arthur and Mary Ann Goodall were married in St Andrew's Church, Barnsbury, Islington, on 16 Jul 1872. Both previously not married. Mary Ann’s father was Thomas Goodall, an engineer. The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Goodall and Sarah Jane Goodall.^[6].

In the 1881 England Census Arthur and Mary Ann are living at 12 Randall Terr. District 36, Islington West, London with Sarah Goodall, age 62, widowed, a dressmaker, and her daughter, Sarah Ann, age 44, unmarried, also a dressmaker, Mary Ann’s mother and sister. Arthur, age 36, a railway clerk, is listed as born in Calcutta, Ceylon. Note: Calcutta (now Kolkata) is the capital of West Bengal, India. At the time of Arthur’s birth is was the capital of India, Burma and Ceylon under the British Raj and the metropolitan see of the Church of India, Burma and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Perhaps this is the origin of the confusing entry^[7]. Mary Ann’s place of birth is given as Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales. Arthur and Mary Ann’s children, Percy F., age 4, and Cecil A., age 1, both born in Islington are living with them^[8].

In 1891 the family has moved to 44 Havelock St, Islington, Thornhill, London, in the parish of St. Michaels. Arthur, age 47 is a railway Clerk, Mary A is 43. Their children Percy F.,13, Cecil A., 10, Thomas E. and Mary J. were all born in Islington, London^[9].

In 1901 the family is still living at 44 Havelock St, Islington, Barnsbury, London, in the parish of St. Michaels. Arthur, age 57 is a Railway Goods Clerk, Mary A is 53. Their children Percy F.,23, is a Railway Accountant, Cecil A., 20, is a Railway Booking Clerk, Thomas E., 19, is a signals assistant and Mary J., age 18 is a DressmakerThe National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901, Class: RG13; Piece: 183; Folio: 59; Page: 29.

Arthur is listed as a voter in the London Electoral Registers in 1891, living at 44 Havelock St, Islington West^[10].

Arthur died age 62 on 16 Feb 1907 in Islington, London, United Kingdom^[11]. Arthur was buried on 20 Feb 1907^[12]. His will was probated on 1 Mar 1907. He was still living at 44 Havelock St./Copenhagen St. His estate went to his widow, Mary Ann Taylor, value 258 pounds^[13].

Sources

1. ↑ 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 2354; Folio: 71; Page: 20; GSU roll: 542958
2. ↑ 1851 England Census, Burythorpe Yorkshire, Malton/Rillington ED 14, Pc. 2369, Folio 257, P. 22
3. ↑ 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 2354; Folio: 71; Page: 20; GSU roll: 542958
4. ↑ 1861 England Census Class: Class: RG 9; Piece: 2354; Folio: 71; Page: 20; GSU roll: 542958
5. ↑ The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 264; Folio: 6; Page: 10; GSU roll: 824915
6. ↑ London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P83/AND1/009
7. ↑ Wikipedia, articles on the Church of India, Burma and Ceylon, accessed 6 Dec 2021
8. ↑ 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 235; Folio: 58; Page: 36; GSU roll: 1341051
9. ↑ The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 157; Folio: 12; Page: 18; GSU roll: 6095267
10. ↑ London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965, Islington West 6241
11. ↑ England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915, Vol. 1b, P. 225
12. ↑ Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes
13. ↑ Principal Probate Registry. Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England, 1907, P. 291, AN2