Charlotte Johnson 1891-1970
Charlotte JOHNSON is Ben’s great grandmother. She was born on 26 February 1891. Her parents are Thomas William JOHNSON and Mary Ann Jane HOPSON.
Baptism
Charlotte JOHNSON was baptised at St John, Worlds End, Chelsea, Middlesex on 25 March 18911. Her father, Thomas William JOHNSON, was a horse keeper. The family were living at 20 Riley Street, Chelsea, Middlesex.
| When Baptised | When Born | Child’s Name | Parents’ Names | Abode | Quality, Trade or Profession |
| 25 March 1891 | 25 February 1891 | Charlotte JOHNSON | Thomas & Mary Ann JOHNSON | 20 Riley Street | Horse keeper |
1891 Census
In 1891, Charlotte JOHNSON was the baby of the family at only 2 months old. She was living at 20 Riley Street, Cheslea, London2 with her parents Thomas and Mary JOHNSON, and her older siblings Thomas, Mary Ann, Louisa and Eliza. Her father’s occupation is given as “hostler”, which is another word for a horse keeper.
| Name and Surname | Relation to Head | Condition as to Marriage | Age | Profession or Occupation | Where Born |
| Thomas JOHNSON | Head | Married | 37 | Hostler (groom) | Chelsea, London |
| Mary A J JOHNSON | Wife | Married | 35 | Deptford, Kent | |
| Thomas W JOHNSON | Son | 7 | Westminster, London | ||
| Mary Ann JOHNSON | Daur. | 5 | Westminster, London | ||
| Louisa E JOHNSON | Daur. | 3 | Westminster, London | ||
| Eliza M JOHNSON | Daur. | 2 | Kensington, London | ||
| Charlotte JOHNSON | Daur. | 2 months | Chelsea, London |
1901 Census
In 1901, Charlotte JOHNSON was 9 years old (but I calculate that she would have been 10), and living at home with her parents. She has 3 new siblings that were born in the preceding decade: Robert, John and Elizabeth. They lived at 8 Arneway Street, Chelsea, Middlesex3.
| Name and Surname | Relation to Head | Condition as to Marriage | Age | Profession or Occupation | Where Born |
| Thomas JOHNSON | Head | Married | 47 | Horse Keeper (groom) | Chelsea, London |
| Mary A JOHNSON | Wife | Married | 45 | Deptford, London | |
| Thomas JOHNSON | Son | Single | 17 | Carpenter’s labourer | Westminster, London |
| Mary A JOHNSON | Daur. | Single | 15 | Dressmaker’s apprentice | Westminster, London |
| Louisa JOHNSON | Daur. | 13 | Westminster, London | ||
| Eliza JOHNSON | Daur. | 12 | Kennington, London | ||
| Charlotte JOHNSON | Daur. | 9 | Chelsea, London | ||
| Robert JOHNSON | Son | 7 | Walworth, London | ||
| John JOHNSON | Son | 5 | Westminster, London | ||
| Elizabeth JOHNSON | Daur. | 2 | Westminster, London |
1911 Census
In 1911 Charlotte was 20 years old and living at home with her parents at 58 Bessborough Place, Westminster, Middlesex[Census Records. England. Westminster, London. 02 April 1911. JOHNSON, Thomas (head). RD 5. ED 09. PN 474. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 25 December 2021.[/efn_note]. She was working as a dressmaker.
| Name and Surname | Relationship to Head | Age | Particulars as to Marriage | Profession or Occupation | Where Born |
| Thomas JOHNSON | Head | 57 | Married | Painter’s labourer | Chelsea, London |
| Mary Ann JOHNSON | Wife | 55 | Married 30 years. 8 children, 8 living, 0 died | Deptford, London | |
| Thomas William JOHNSON | Son | 27 | Single | Carpenter | Westminster, London |
| Mary Ann JOHNSON | Daur. | 25 | Single | Dressmaker | Westminster, London |
| Louisa Elizabeth JOHNSON | Daur. | 23 | Single | Dressmaker | Westminster, London |
| Charlotte JOHNSON | Daur. | 20 | Single | Tie-maker | Chelsea, London |
| Robert JOHNSON | Son | 17 | Single | Wiremans labourer | Kennington, London |
| John Alfred JOHNSON | Son | 15 | Single | Office-boy | Westminster, London |
| Elizabeth Emily JOHNSON | Daur. | 12 | School | Westminster, London |
Marriage
Francis Ernest MILLBANK and Charlotte JOHNSON were married on 18 May 1918 at t Mary’s Church, Battersea, London4.
| When Married | Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or Profession | Residence | Father’s Name and Surname | Rank or Profession of Father |
| 18 May 1918 | Francis Ernest MILLBANK | 23 | Bachelor | Messenger | Holy Trinity Pimlico | Henry Joseph MILLBANK | Packer |
| Charlotte JOHNSON | 25 | Spinster | 27 Rosenau Road | Thomas William JOHNSON (deceased) | Carpenter |
1939 Register
In 1939, Francis and Charlotte MILLBANK were living at 92 Long Lane, Croydon, Surrey5 with 2 of their sons, Frank and William MILLBANK. Francis was working as a railway ticket inspector.
| Names | M or F | Birth | S M W or D | Personal Occupation |
| Francis E MILLBANK | M | 07 December 1894 | M | Railway Ticket Inspector |
| Charlotte MILLBANK | F | 26 February 1891 | M | Unpaid domestic Duties |
| Frank R MILLBANK | M | 11 February 1919 | S | Printing Trade [??] Operator |
| William L MILLBANK | M | 13 September 1920 | S | Printing Trade Machineminder |
Death
Charlotte JOHNSON (MILLBANK) died in Croydon, Surrey in 19706.
Family Members:
| Husband: | Francis Ernest MILLBANK 1894-1940 |
| Father: | Thomas William JOHNSON 1854-1917 |
| Mother: | Mary Ann Jane HOPSON 1856-? |
- Baptisms (PR) England. Chelsea, Middlesex. 25 March 1891. JOHNSON, Charlotte. Collection: London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1920. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 24 December 2021.
- Census Records. England. Chelsea, Middlesex. 05 April 1891. JOHNSON, Thomas (head). ED 11. PN 65. FN 25. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 24 December 2021.
- Census Records. England. Chelsea, Middlesex. 01 April 1901. JOHNSON, Thomas (head). ED 06. PN 91. FN 139. p. 32. SN 242. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 25 December 2021.
- Marriage (CR) England. Battersea, Surrey. 18 May 1918. MILLBANK, Francis Ernest and JOHNSON, Charlotte. Collection: London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1936. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 02 December 2021.
- 1939 Register. England & Wales. Croydon, Surrey. MILLBANK, Francis E. 29 September 1939. Reference: RG101/1287A/012/5. National Archives (Great Britain), Kew, England. Collection: 1939 Register. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 02 December 2021.
- Death Index (CR) England & Wales. Croydon, Surrey. 2nd Q., 1970. MILLBANK, Charlotte. Vol. 5a. p. 1665. Collection: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 24 December 2021.
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