George Albert Hopkins 1885-1796
Ben’s great grandfather, George Albert HOPKINS was born on 24 December 1885 at The Coffee Tavern, Bexley Heath, Kent1. His parents were Richard HOPKINS and Sarah WILLIAMS. The Coffee Tavern was the home of his Grandparents George HOPKINS and Margaret IVES.
| When and Where Born | Name | Sex | Name and Surname of Father | Name and Maiden Surname of Mother | Rank or Profession of Father | Informant | When Registered |
| 24 December 1885. The Coffee Tavern, Bexley Heath, Kent | George Albert | Boy | Richard HOPKINS | Sarah HOPKINS formerly WILLIAMS | Carpenter | Richard HOPKINS. Father. The Coffee Tavern, Bexley Heath | 16 February 1886 |
Baptism
George Albert HOPKINS was baptised at Christ Church, Bexley Heath on 16 October 18872. He was nearly 3 years old when he was baptised, and his brother Richard Francis HOPKINS (who was born a year before George) was baptised on the same day. The family were living on Main Road, Bexley Heath.
| Born | When Baptised | Child’s Christian Name | Parents’ Christian Names | Surname | Abode | Quality, Trade or Profession |
| 15 October 1884 | 16 October 1887 | Richard Francis (son of) | Richard Isaac & Sarah | HOPKINS | Main Road, Bexley Heath | Omnibus conductor |
| 24 December 1885 | 16 October 1887 | George Albert (son of) | Richard Isaac & Sarah | HOPKINS | Main Road, Bexley Heath | Omnibus conductor |
1891 Census
In 1891, George Albert HOPKINS was 5 years old and living at Main Road, Bexley Heath, Kent3 with his parents [Isaac] Richard and Sarah HOPKINS. His father Richard was a carpenter.
| Name and Surname | Relation to Head | Condition | Age | Profession or Occupation | Where Born |
| Richard HOPKINS | Head | Married | 29 | Carpenter | Poplar, London |
| Sarah HOPKINS | Wife | Married | 25 | Marylebone, London | |
| Sarah HOPKINS | Daur. | Single | 8 | Woolwich, Kent | |
| Richard HOPKINS | Son | Single | 6 | Woolwich, Kent | |
| George HOPKINS | Son | Single | 5 | Bexley Heath, Kent | |
| Rosa HOPKINS | Daur. | Single | 3 | Bexley Heath, Kent | |
| Elsie HOPKINS | Daur. | Single | 1 | Bexley Heath, Kent | |
| Margaruite HOPKINS | Daur. | Single | 2 months | Bexley Heath, Kent |
1901 Census
In 1901, George Albert HOPKINS was 15 years old and living 3 Jodrell Road, Bow, Middlesex4 with his parents Isaac and Sarah HOPKINS. George was working as a roller at the paper mill. George’s father Isaac now gives his occupation as a “comedian”.
| Name and Surname | Relation to Head | Condition | Age | Profession or Occupation | Where Born |
| Isaac HOPKINS | Head | Married | 39 | Comedian | Fleet St, London |
| Sarah HOPKINS | Wife | Married | 35 | Marylebone, London | |
| Sarah HOPKINS | Daur. | Single | 18 | Packer of french confectionery | Woolwich, Kent |
| Richard HOPKINS | Son | Single | 16 | Office boy | Woolwich, Kent |
| George HOPKINS | Son | Single | 15 | Roller at paper mill | Bexley Heath, Kent |
| Rose HOPKINS | Daur. | Single | 13 | Bexley Heath, Kent | |
| Elsie HOPKINS | Daur. | Single | 11 | Bexley Heath, Kent | |
| Marguerite HOPKINS | Daur. | Single | 10 | Bexley Heath, Kent | |
| Florence HOPKINS | Daur. | Single | 8 | Bexley Heath, Kent | |
| Sidney HOPKINS | Son | Single | 6 | Bow, London | |
| Ralph HOPKINS | Son | Single | 3 | Bow, London |
1911 Census
In 1911, George Albert HOPKINS was working as a clerk and boarding at the house of William KING, a Railway Goods Checker at 1 Vernon Road, Poplar, Middlesex5. George and William’s daughter – 19 year old Lily KING – were married later that same year.
| Name and Surname | Relationship to Head | Age | Particulars as to Marriage | Children | Profession or Occupation | Birthplace |
| William KING | Head | 62 | Married | 3 born, 3 living, 0 died | Railway Goods Checker | Stibbard, Norfolk |
| Albert KING | Son | 23 | Single | Motor Driver | Wells, Norfolk | |
| Lily KING | Daur. | 19 | Single | Wells, Norfolk | ||
| George HOPKINS | Boarder | 25 | Single | Clerk | Bexley Heath, Kent |
Marriage
George Albert HOPKINS and Lillian Jane KING were married St John’s Church, Stratford, Essex on 16 July 1911. They gave addresses which would have made them neighbours – although it was not the same address (1 Vernon Road) where they were living earlier that year. George’s father Richard Isaac HOPKINS was now working as a gas fitter.
| When Married | Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or Profession | Residence | Father’s Name and Surname | Rank or Profession of Father |
| 16 July 1911 | George Albert HOPKINS | 25 | Bachelor | Clerk | 25 Shirley Road | Richard Isaac HOPKINS | Gas Fitter |
| Lillian Jane Annie KING | 20 | Spinster | 27 Shirley Road | William KING | Railway Goods Checker |
1939 Register
In 1939, George Albert and Jane L[illian] HOPKINS were living at 44 Ravenscroft Road, Beckenham, Kent6. George was working as a manager of the wall paper department in a builder’s merchants. George and Jane HOPKINS had 3 children, Lilian, Georgina, and George (whose record was closed). There is an additional closed record on the household which may become available to view at a later date.
| Surnames and Other Names | M or F | Birth | S, M, W or D | Personal Occupation |
| George A HOPKINS | M | 24 December 1885 | M | Manager Wall Paper Dept., Builders Merchants |
| Jane L HOPKINS | F | 10 April 1891 | M | Unpaid Domestic Duties |
| Lillian E HOPKINS (also BAKER) | F | 20 October 1912 | S | L.C.C. Assistant Laundress |
| Georgina M HOPKINS (also WARD) | F | 27 February 1917 | S | L.C.C. Laundress |
| Record Closed | ||||
| Record Closed |
Death
George Albert HOPKINS died on 09 January 1976 at 11 Boundary Road, Ramsgate7. I have a copy of his death certificate, which has been transcribed below. There are some details that are incorrect – and this is probably due to his daughter (the informant) not knowing the details. For example, his middle name and date of birth.
| Date and Place of Death: | 09 January 1976. 11 Boundary Road, Ramsgate |
| Name and Surname: | George Herbert HOPKINS |
| Sex: | Male |
| Date and Place of Birth: | 24 December 1895. Bexley |
| Occupation and Usual Address: | Retired Wallpaper Department Manager (Builder’s Merchants). 11 Boundary Road, Ramsgate, Kent |
| Name and Surname of Informant: | Georgina Margaret WARD |
| Qualification: | Daughter. Present at death |
| Usual Address: | Flat 2, Sandhead Court, 11 Seaview Road, Herne Bay, Kent |
| Cause of Death: | 1a. Myocardial degeneration. b. Atherosclerosis. c. Senility |
| Date of Registration: | 12 January 1896 |
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Sources:
- Births (CR) England. Bexleyheath, Kent. 24 December 1886. HOPKINS, George Albert. Entry No. 165.
- Baptisms (PR) England. Bexleyheath, Kent. 16 October 1887. HOPKINS, George Albert. Collection: Bexley, Kent, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1925. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 13 April 2021.
- Census Records. England. Bexleyheath, Kent. 05 April 1891. HOPKINS, Richard (head). ED 9. PN 636. FN 60. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 13 April 2021.
- Census Records. England. Bow, Middlesex. 01 April 1901. HOPKINS, Isaac R (head). ED 23. PN 342. FN 140. p. 31. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 13 April 2021.
- Census Records. England. Poplar, London. 02 April 1911. KING, William (head). RD 22. ED 18. PN 1668. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 13 April 2021.
- 1939 Register. England & Wales. Beckenham, Kent. HOPKINS, George A. 29 September 1939. Ref: RG 101/1220A. National Archives (Great Britain), Kew, England. Collection: 1939 Register. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 13 April 2021.
- Deaths (CR) England. Thanet, Kent. 09 January 1976. HOPKINS, George Herbert. Entry No. 229.
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