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Henry Thomas Horn (1889 - 1969)

Henry Thomas (Thomas) "Tom" Horn
Born in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdommap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 12 Aug 1912 (to before 30 Oct 1930) in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdommap
Husband of — married 20 Aug 1927 in Marrickville, New South Wales, Australiamap
Descendants descendants
Father of and
Died at age 79 in Manly, New South Wales, Australiamap
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Biography

This profile is part of the Horn Name Study.


Early Life

Henry, son of Henry James Horn & Harriet Marlborough, was born on 22 October 1889 at Bournehall Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, England and baptised on 26 February 1890 in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England. [1] [2]

In the 1891 census Henry (age 1) was living with his parents and sister Harriet (3) at Back Lane Cottages, Back Lane in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England.[3]

In the 1901 census Harry (age 11) was living with his parents, brother Joseph (9) and sisters Lottie (5) and Mary (1) at 8, Upper Paddock Road,Bushey, Hertfordshire, England.[4]

In the 1911 census Thomas (age 21), was single and working as a Waiter at the Bushey Hall Golf Club, Bushey, Hertfordshire, England.[5]

Family 1

Henry married Alice Isabel Ford on 12 August 1912 at Christ Church, Watford, Hertfordshire, England. [6]

Their son Thomas Joseph Horn was born 11 February 1913 at 43 Victoria Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, England. [7]

Henry was a Gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery during the First World War. [8]

In the 1921 census Thomas (age 28), Mercantile Marine, was the married son-in-law of Joseph Ford living with his mother-in-law Mary and son Tom (8) (recorded as Joseph) at 43, Victoria Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, England.[9]

Family 2

Henry married Florence (Morton) Hempstock in 1927 at Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia.[10]

Henry and Florence's only son, Norman James, was born 7 December 1928 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.[11]

Henry enlisted in the Australian Army on 10 December 1940 at Paddington, New South Wales, Australia and was discharged on 22 October 1945. His service number was N101333 and he served in the Officer Cadet Training Unit.[12]

Florence died in 1965 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.[13]

Henry visited the United Kingdom in 1968. He was reunited with his son Thomas Joseph and met his daughter-in-law, Elsie, and two grandchildren Terence Alfred Thomas and Kenneth Henry Horn.[14]

Death

Henry (age 79) died 9 March 1969 in Manly, New South Wales, Australia. [15]

Sources

  1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008"
    citing Birth Registration, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England
    FamilySearch Record: 2XY3-677 (accessed 25 September 2023)
    Henry Thomas Horn birth registered Oct-Nov-Dec 1889 in Watford.
  2. ↑ Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004946663; FHL microfilm: 991370; Record number: 1703611
    FamilySearch Record: NKW7-189 (accessed 25 September 2023)
    Henry Thomas Horn baptism on 26 Feb 1890 (born 22 Oct 1889), son of Henry James Horn & Harriet, in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. Birth certificate held by Linda (Horn) Ferguson
  3. ↑ 1891 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1891"
    citing PRO RG 12, Hertfordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
    FamilySearch Record: W8FP-Z6Z (accessed 25 September 2023)
    FindMyPast Image
    Henry T Horn (1) son in household of Henry J Horn (24) in Bushey in Watford registration district in Hertfordshire, England. Born in Hertfordshire, England.
  4. ↑ 1901 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1901"
    citing Bushey subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
    FamilySearch Record: XS46-WKM (accessed 25 September 2023)
    FindMyPast Image
    Harry Horn (11) son in household of Henry J Horn (33) in Bushey in Watford registration district in Hertfordshire, England. Born in Bushey, Hertfordshire.
  5. ↑ 1911 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1911"
    citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
    FamilySearch Record: X7LQ-KRL (accessed 25 September 2023)
    FindMyPast Image
    Thomas Horn (21), single servant, Waiter, in household of Henry Bowley (34) in Bushey in Watford registration district in Hertfordshire, England. Born in Bushey, Hertfordshire.
  6. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
    citing 1912, quarter 3, vol. 3A, p. 1860, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England
    FamilySearch Record: 26CM-D94 (accessed 24 September 2023)
    Alice I Ford marriage to Henry T Horn registered Jul-Aug-Sep 1912 in Watford.
    Marriage certificate held by Linda (Horn) Ferguson
  7. ↑ Birth Registration of child Thomas J Horn: "England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008"
    citing Birth Registration, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England
    FamilySearch Record: QVFV-1KZF (accessed 24 September 2023)
    Ford birth registered Jan-Feb-Mar 1913 in Watford.
    Birth certificate held by Linda (Horn) Ferguson
  8. ↑ Military: "UK, World War I Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920"
    The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; War Office and Air Ministry: Service Medal and Award Rolls, First World War. WO329; Ref: 269
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 5119 #2086022 (accessed 25 September 2023)
    Name: Henry Thomas Horn; Military Year: 1914-1920; Rank: Gunner; Company: WO 329; Regiment or Corps: Royal Garrison Artillery; Regiment Number: 63874; Medal Awarded: British War Medal and Victory Medal.
  9. ↑ 1921 Census: "1921 Census Of England & Wales"
    Archive: The National Archives; Series: RG 15; Piece number: 07189; District reference: RD 140 RS 2 ED 7
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 26 September 2023)
    Thomas Horn (28), married son-in-law, Mercantile Marine, in household of Joseph Ford (57) at 43, Victoria Road in Watford registration district in Hertfordshire, England. Born in Hertfordshire, England. Unemployed.
  10. ↑ Marriage: "Australia, New South Wales Marriage Index, 1788-1966" MyHeritage.com [online database], MyHeritage Ltd. https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10915-716929/henry-t-horn-and-florence-hempstock-in-australia-new-south-wales-marriage-index (accessed 26 September 2023)
    Henry T Horn, Marriage: 1927 - Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia
    Registration: New South Wales, Australia Registration number: 11931/1927
    Bride: Florence Hempstock
  11. ↑ Birth of son Norman James Horn
    Harnett, Patricia. Personal recollection, July 1991, as told to Elsie Eileen (Chismon) Horn via written notes. Notes in the possession of Linda (Horn) Ferguson
  12. ↑ Military service: “Australian World War II Nominal Roll, 1939-1945” MyHeritage.com [online database], MyHeritage Ltd. https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10750-315624/henry-thomas-horn-in-australian-world-war-ii-nominal-roll Henry Thomas Horn
    Birth: Oct 22 1889 - Bushey, England
    Residence: Paddington, New South Wales, Australia
    Enlistment: Dec 10 1940 - Paddington, New South Wales, Australia
    Discharge date: Oct 22 1945
  13. ↑ Death of wife: “Australia, New South Wales Death Index, 1787-1986” MyHeritage.com [online database], MyHeritage Ltd. https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10914-1774100/florence-horn-in-australia-new-south-wales-death-index
    Florence Horn Death: 1965 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Registration: New South Wales, Australia
    Father: Fred Unknown Mother: Alice Agnes Unknown
  14. ↑ Elsie Eileen (Chismon) Horn Personal recollection, July 2000, as told to Linda (Horn) Ferguson. Photo in the possession of Linda (Horn) Ferguson
  15. ↑ Death: "Ryerson Index to death notices and obituaries in Australian newspapers" https://ryersonindex.org/search.php
    Surname: HORN Given Names: Henry Thomas
    Death notice: 09 March 1969 Event: Death Age: 79 Other Details: at Manly District Hospital, late of North Curl Curl, formerly of South Strathfield
    Publication: Sydney Morning Herald
    Published: 11 March 1969




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