Edna May JACOBS

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• Reference Number: BR 1627a
• Reference Number: BR-J

Edna married Cyril Harrison LAW in 1937. Cyril was born about 1907; died in 1979; was buried in 1979 in Green Island, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living

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• Reference Number: BR 0852a
• Reference Number: BR-J

Notes:

Died:
Cherry Farm Hospital (also known as Hawksbury) was a psychiatric hospital that served the Dunedin area after Seacliff Mental Asylum when it opened in 1952. Cherry Farm Hospital epitomized the village system atmosphere in name and design, contrasting with the harsh conditions and architecture of the fortress-like Seacliff Mental Asylum and the common aspects of the 19th century asylums.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawksbury,_New_Zealand

Samuel married Eliza Ann ATWILL in 1906. Eliza died on 12 Jun 1946 in Waimate, Sth Canterbury, New Zealand; was buried in Waimate, Sth Canterbury, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BR 0852b
• Reference Number: BR-J

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• Reference Number: BR 0030a
• Reference Number: BR-J
• Court Case: 17 Jun 1833; : 18y; Address: Oxford Street
• Transported: 27 Sep 1833, The Downs, Kent, England; : 18y
• Electoral Register: 1866, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand; Address: Revell Street
• Court Case: 24 Jul 1866, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
• Electoral Register: 1867, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand; Address: Revell Street
• Electoral Register: 1868, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand; Address: Marine Hotel; Gibson Quay
• Electoral Register: 1869, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand; Address: Revell Street
• Electoral Register: 1871, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand; Address: Revell Street & Beach Street
• Electoral Register: 1878, Kumara, Westland, New Zealand
• Burgess Rolls: 1879, Kumara, Westland, New Zealand

Notes:

Samuel is believed to be a son of Moses and Sarah, this is the story that has been passed down the family.

Unfortunately neither of his marriage certificates give, or even have a space for, a father.

He went to Australia before 1849 (he married in Hobart in 1849)
Moved on to New Zealand before 1869 (1st wife died in Hokitika in 1869)

We do however have a newspaper cutting which does, I believe, tie Samuel to Lawrence as brothers and thereby prove the connection.

There is an entry in the West Coast Times that gives the death of Lawrence Jacobs of Eastern Road, Emerald Hill, Melbourne, and refers to his beloved brother Mr S Jacobs of this town. (i.e Hokitika)

From Nellie Johnson:-

Samuel is believed to be a son of Moses and Sarah, this is the story that has been passed down the family.

Unfortunately neither of his marriage certificates give, or even have a space for, a father.

He went to Australia before 1849 (he married in Hobart in 1849)
Moved on to New Zealand before 1869 (1st wife died in Hokitika in 1869)
The family moved to Holitika in approximately 1862. Samuel was still a general dealer, with a store in Revell St. Hokitika.

After Samuel married Emma Bristow in 1876 they moved to Christchurch in the late 1870's early 1880's.
Samuel died bankrupt so Emma and the children had to live with Henry (Samuel's son to Fanny) and his wife Charlotte.



We do however have a newspaper cutting which does, I believe, tie Samuel to Lawrence as brothers and thereby prove the connection.

There is an entry in the West Coast Times that gives the death of Lawrence Jacobs of Eastern Road, Emerald Hill, Melbourne, and refers to his beloved brother Mr S Jacobs of this town. (i.e Hokitika)

On the Intention to Marry (page 567 entry 697) he is shown to have been a resident of Hokitika for 11 years.

I note that I have his date of birth as a range from 1817 - 1826

On the description record for him when he is transported in 1833 he is aged 18 making his DOB 1815
Given that he is transported in 1833 I think it very unlikely that that he was a 7 year old at the time - I know justice was harsh then, but I don't think it was that bad ?
His marriage certificate to Fanny in 1849 gives his age as 23 making his DOB 1826
His marriage certificate to Emma in 1876 give his age as 52 making his DOB 1824
His death certificate in 1885 gives his age as 68 making his DOB 1817
So obviously it must have been Emma who gave his age at death and as it differs from that on their marriage certificate she must have known the truth
Are we looking at a case of male vanity when it comes to his marriage certificates (or it could be female vanity - not wanting to be seen marrying an older man).

At the end of the day I think that 1817 is much nearer the mark than 1824/1826.


Court Case:
Middlesex
Larceny from the Person - stealing a handkerchief
Guilty - Transported for 7 years


Transported:
Transported to Tasmania onboard the 'Southworth'
Arrived in Hobart on 14 Jan 1834
'The Downs' are a roadstead (area of sheltered, favourable sea) in the southern North Sea near the English Channel off the east Kent coast

Electoral Register:
Fancy Dealer

Court Case:
This is a contentious entry as not everyone agress that these three are the sons of Moses & Sarah.
I have taken to decision to make the entry with this qualification in the hope that it can later be proved/disproved:

Sampson Jacobs, Samuel Jacobs and Lawrence Jacobs are charged with Larceny from a Dwelling.
Note that in the newspaper entry from the 14th., Sampson is named as Sampson Marks.
Samuel and Laurence (sic) were discharged and the case was dropped against Sampson.
However the articles clearly link them as brothers.

Electoral Register:
1867 Samuel Jacobs - Hokitika - Revell Street


Electoral Register:
Appears to own/rent because he is listed at the address and also under the entry for the hotel


Electoral Register:
1869-70 Samuel Jacobs - Hokitika - Household - Revell Street


Electoral Register:
2 entries for Samuel
3 Cottages, Revell Street
2 Cottages, Beach Street


Electoral Register:
1878 Samuel Jacobs - Kumara - Household - Out of occupation


Burgess Rolls:
Samuel Jacobs, Kumara, Leaseholder - Qualification Abandoned - Listed as not entitled to vote


Died:
Samuel died intestate so we have a copy of both the letter of administration granted to his wife, Emma, and a statement regarding his estate. Apparently he had been declared bankrupt not long before he died.

Samuel died intestate so we have a copy of both the letter of administration granted to his wife, Emma, and a statement regarding his estate. Apparently he had been declared bankrupt not long before he died.

Note that one of the newspaper notices confirms that he is the father of Henry Jacobs of Hokitika

Samuel married Emma BRISTOW on 19 Jun 1876 in Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand. Emma (daughter of George BRISTOW and Caroline Ann MOORE) was born on 31 Oct 1851 in South Lambeth, Surrey, England; died on 4 Apr 1907 in Public Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand; was buried on 7 Apr 1907 in Linwood Cemetery, Christchurch, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BR 0030c
• Reference Number: BR-J

Notes:

She came to NZ aboard the Mermaid in1867 with her sister, Caroline.
On the Intention to Marry (page 567 entry 697) she is shown to be resident of Hokitika for 2 years prior to her marriage to Samuel in 1876.
She married Daniel Marks a tailor born in Frankfurt Germany at the Registrar's Office in Christchurch on 11 March 1903.

Notes:

Married:
Was widdower when he married.

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• Court Case: London, England
• Court Case: London, England
• Court Case: London, England
• Name: Moshe ben Zvi Hirsch
• Reference Number: BR 0035aP
• Reference Number: BR-J
• Court Case: 18 Sep 1816, London, England
• Address: 15 Feb 1819, Soho, Westminster, London, England; Address: 12 Charles Street
• Address: 6 Dec 1819, Soho, Westminster, London, England; Address: 12 Charles Street
• Residence: 15 Aug 1825, London, England; Address: Charles Street, Soho Square
• Court Case: 11 Jan 1827, London, England; Address: Mansel Street
• Court Case: 9 Apr 1829, London, England; Address: 19 Phoenix Street, Soho
• Miscellaneous: 1835, Middlesex, England; Address: 101 Berwick Street
• Court Case: 19 Jan 1838, London, England; Address: 101 Berwick Street
• Court Case: 21 Aug 1838, London, England; Address: 101 Berwick Street
• Court Case: 17 Apr 1839, London, England; Address: Berwick Street
• Miscellaneous: 1841, Westminster, London, England; Address: 101 Berwick Street
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, London, England
• Court Case: Aug 1841; Address: 101 Berwick Street
• Court Case: 3 Mar 1845; : 51y; Address: 101 Berwick Street
• Court Case: 1 Apr 1846; Address: 101 Berwick Street
• Court Case: 18 Sep 1848
• Court Case: 24 Dec 1848, London, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, St James West, London, England; : 57y; Address: 101 Berwick St.
• Occupation: 30 Mar 1851, St James West, London, England; Law & General Agent; : 57y
• Court Case: 16 Aug 1852; Address: 101 Berwick Street

Notes:

Court Case:
Undated extract from Lloyds Weekly
Alleged attempted extortion


Court Case:
Moses acting as a solicitor
Undated newspaper cutting

Court Case:
Had glass tankards stolen from him.

Address:
Sun Fire Insurance Policy

Address:
Newspaper notice of sale of stock, furniture and the lease on the premises. Sounds as though Moses was in financial trouble.
It is interesting to note that Moses is still insuring this property in 1820

Residence:
His father-in-law's will gives Moses at this address.

Court Case:
Court case against 2 former employees

Court Case:
Moses charged with arson against his own property.

Miscellaneous:
Land Tax Assessment

Court Case:
Moses listed in London Gazette for debt.

Court Case:
Ordered to attend court and hand over warrants

Court Case:
Saddle reportedly stolen from Moses and his son David
They also rent premises in Rupert St., Haymarket to keep a horse and cart

Miscellaneous:
Westminster Rate Book

Census:
Berwick Street is missing from the 1841 census.
"Thank you for contacting The National Archives of the United Kingdom.
Unfortunately there is no comprehensive published or unpublished list of streets, or other place elements, missing from the census.
However, we hold some detailed street indexes for London districts, which confirm that all of the returns for the Berwick Street sub-district of St James Westminster are missing from the 1841 census." - May 2016

Court Case:
Stands bail, as a solicitor

Court Case:
Old Bailey
Charged with Conspiracy - Guilty, 6 months & ?20 fine
He has a brother called Solomon who testifies in the trial

Court Case:
Moses, along with John Henry Saunders, stands bail for Jane Jones.

Title: Mary Ann Fletcher and Jane Jones: Moses Jacobs, glass dealer, of 101 Berwick Street, Oxford Street and John Henry Saunders, varnish manufacturer, of 18 Prince's Street, stand bail for Jane Jones
Reference Code: MJ/SP/1846/04/023
Level of description: File
Parent Reference: MJ/SP/1846/04
Site Location: London Metropolitan Archives
Dates of Creation: 1846 Apr 01
Extent: 1 bail piece
Access Restrictions: available for general access


Court Case:
Required to ensure appearance of George Webster in court

Court Case:
Henry is acting as a solicitor.

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Head
Law & General Agent
Daughter Hannah gave this address on Marriage cert but not here on census date.

Court Case:
Witness in case against Symonds, Frost & Atkins
Says that he is a law agent, has lived at 101 Berwick Street for the last 18 years.

Died:
From Peter Wales who found the entry:-

The cause of death is strange in death certificate which was signed by the coroner who I would imagine would have carried out an autopsy, in view of the unusual circumstances of his death.

Even in those days you would not be expected to die from fractured ribs.

I have had a number of these, one of them a double fracture, mainly through football injuries and the hospital do not even take X rays of the injuries.

Also apart form the initial injury which is a bit painful. there is only discomfort for the next 6 weeks until they are healed.

If he died from complications as a result of the injury, why does the certificate not indicate it?

I will try to check Coroner's report/details of inquest next time I am in London but I am not very optimistic that I will find anything.

The address death occurred is 24 Tenison Street, in the area on the south bank of the Thames between Waterloo and Hungerford Bridges.

The cemetery records indicated that Moses was living in Soho, prior to his death, so probably it was a friend or relative's house and will try to check 1851 and 1861 census to find out more.

From Peter Wales who found the entry:-

The cause of death is strange in death certificate which was signed by the coroner who I would imagine would have carried out an autopsy, in view of the unusual circumstances of his death.

Even in those days you would not be expected to die from fractured ribs.

I have had a number of these, one of them a double fracture, mainly through football injuries and the hospital do not even take X rays of the injuries.

Also apart form the initial injury which is a bit painful. there is only discomfort for the next 6 weeks until they are healed.

If he died from complications as a result of the injury, why does the certificate not indicate it?

I will try to check Coroner's report/details of inquest next time I am in London but I am not very optimistic that I will find anything.

The address death occurred is 24 Tenison Street, in the area on the south bank of the Thames between Waterloo and Hungerford Bridges.

The cemetery records indicated that Moses was living in Soho, prior to his death, so probably it was a friend or relative's house and will try to check 1851 and 1861 census to find out more.

Oct 2010 - Checked 1851 census for the address where Moses died but he is not listed there - unsurprising as we have him with his wife already.
Dave Simpson

Moses married Sarah LEVY on 31 Jul 1815 in London, England. Sarah (daughter of Simon LEVY and Hannah [LEVY]) was born about 1793 in St Martin in the Fields, London, England; died on 25 Mar 1856 in St Pancras, London, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Sara bat Simcha Segal
• Reference Number: BR 0035bP
• Reference Number: BR-J
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, London, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, St James West, London, England; : 58y; Address: 101 Berwick Street
• Occupation: 30 Mar 1851; China Shop Keeper; : 58y

Notes:

From Gerry Newnham - March 2011:
. In the 1851 Census Sarah says she was born in the parish of St Martins in the Fields.

2. Sarah's marriage record gives her patronymic as "Sara bat Simha Segal" (Harold Lewin's transcript).

3. Simha equates to Simon.

4. Searching the Rate Books in the Westminster Archives for the period from
1793 to 1813 (I have still to check later records) shows only one Simon Levy in St Martin's parish and he is living in Russell Court, off Drury Lane.

5. Simon's wife, Hannah, appears in an Old Bailey trial as a witness in 1801. The entry in the trial record reads: "HANNAH LEVY sworn. - I am the wife of Simon Levy , who keeps a house and shop in Russel court..." (sic)

6. It seems Simon LEVY was a reasonably prosperous trader and was insured with the Sun Insurance Co - details awaited.

7. The inscription on Simon LEVY's grave is:

"In memory of/Mr Simon Levy/Late of Charles St Soho Square/Obit Jany 30th AM 5587/In the sixty seventh year/Of his life" (died 30 Jan 1827)

8. In 1825 Moses JACOBS had a shop in Charles Street (now called Soho Street).



Census:
Berwick Street is missing from the 1841 census.
"Thank you for contacting The National Archives of the United Kingdom.
Unfortunately there is no comprehensive published or unpublished list of streets, or other place elements, missing from the census.
However, we hold some detailed street indexes for London districts, which conform that all of the returns for the Berwick Street sub-district of St James Westminster are missing from the 1841 census." - May 2016

Census:
Relation to Head of House: Wife
China Shopkeeper

Died:
Husband, Moses, describes himself as Moses Henry Jacobs, Attornies Clerk
Seymour street later renamed to Eversholt Street.

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• Reference Number: J 0568b

George married Caroline Ann MOORE. Caroline was born in 1820. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: J 0568a