Richmond Family Tree

Burnham-on-Crouch Essex, Richmond Family Tree by ER Melbourne
Associated surnames for descendants of James Richmond Customs Officer, Burnham :Adams, Aston, Sterk, Mash, Andrew, Hynes, Howells, Harvey, Brownsell, Paterson, Hember, Davidson, Shave, Barwick, Gouriet, Alden Neill, Garratt, Greenway,Garnsworthy. All live England. POWYS

Samuel RICHMOND [ father of James and Samuel who died young] , born in 1795 in Burnham , married Elizabeth NEWMAN 1815.

1820: Dec.24 Samuel christened, son of Samuel & Elizabeth Richmond, mariner
1820: Dec.24 William christened, son of Samuel & Elizabeth Richmond, mariner [ from Gary Schroeders research]

James Richmond HM Customs Officer lived Brighton and Rochford. and Brighton. UK
Born: 1819 Burnham-on-Crouch
Married: 3 March 1841 [ marriage certificate - Chris H]
Died:16 Feb 1909 Burnham
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I have the death Certificate of Samuel Richmond 1877 aged 82, mariner, who died of old age and present at time of death was his son James Richmond. I cannot read the place of death.

Pigots Directory 1839 shows one : RICHMOND, James Ship Owner, Burnham

Church Records show James Richmond married Eliza CRANMER in Burnham-on-Crouch on 3 March 1841.
Her father was one Alexander CRANMER , his father was Samuel Richmond.Both these men witnessed the marriage as well as a Sarah NEWMAN, and Sarah FLINTING.
[ Alexander CRANMER was a pub owner of the Ship Inn, High Street, Burnham - from 1839-1851]- where I had lunch 1997! see my photo here:

High Street Burnham-on-Crouch Esex. 1997 !
see also photo August 2000 of Ship Inn Burnham-on-Crouch, and Pigots and post Office dierctories, listing owners and residents ]

Also James Richmond was staying there in the 1851 census 1851 = "James Richmond/visitor, tide waiter (coast guard employee)/32/Burnham, Essex/Census"

Eliza CRANMER was the daughter of ALEXANDER CRANMER and MARY SMITH.
She was born 1820 in West Mersea Essex, and died 1901 in Maldon.
Eliza Richmond nee CRANMER was buried 16 Feb 1901, aged 81, Burnham on Crouch Essex Grave 53A

[ Alexander Cranmer b 25th July 1784 Greenstead Essex
                                  d 25th September 1855 Burnham
                                 m. Mary Smith b1791 West Mersea d 1863 Essex on the 20th May 1812 at West Mersea.
Alexanders Father was also called Alexander Cranmer
                                                     b 1752 Greenstead and died 1780 Greenstead.
                                                     m Lydia Underwood born 1760 on the 22 October 1775.
                                                      They had one other son Samuel Cranmer born 1780 West Mersea.
Now this Alexanders father was also
Alexander Cranmer b abt 1720 Greenstead m Hannah Clay born abt 1720 Greenstead on 26th April 1746.
Their children were
John Cranmer 1747,
Hannah Cranmer 1749, d 1750
Edward Cranmer 1751,
Charles Cranmer 1754 d 1755,
Hannah 1758 d1759 and of course Alexander Cranmer.]

Probate record shows James Richmond had lived at 50 Rugby road, Brighton, England.

Chris H. has found :
1851 Census [ Rochford? ] Essex, England
57 North Street- Custom House
James Richmond is listed as a scholar of 9 years of age.
He is with Eliza,
Alexander 6
Thomas 1
and Elizabeth Burgess servant.

1851 Census James Richmond senior is living with the Cranmers -

1860 James Richmond died 12th December 1860 at 19 years of age in the district of Rochford. "son of James Richmond Custom House Officer, cause of death softening of the brain. It was signed by James Richmond present at the death.

1861 Census Rochford Essex England
101 North Street "whole family" living there...except son James " now see above we know why! Thanks to Chris H! Oct 2007

Census Information for Burnham Essex - thank you to "EllinSpain" on rootsweb Essex message board.<ay 2008
"+
1841
Elizabeth Richmond 46
Samuel Richmond 46 Mariner
in Lime Street, Burnham

1851
Elizth Richmond 56 born: Burnham
Saml Richmond 56 Ship Owner born: Burnham
Grandson
Saml Richmond 4 born: Rochford
Lime Street, Burnham

1861
Elizabeth Richmond 66
Samuel Richmond 66 ... Dredger & owner of a Schooner
G/daughter
Eliza Richmond 8 born: Rochford
Lime Street, Burnham
rest as before

1871
James Richmond 52 P.C. Officer H.M. Customs born Burnham
Eliza Richmond 51 b Mersea, Essex
Children
Alexander Richmond 26 Oyster Dredger b Burnham
John Richmond 14 b Rochford
Elizabeth Richmond 12 b Rochford
Sophy Richmond 8 b Rochford
Father
Samuel Richmond 76 (Wid) Oyster Dredger b Burnham
in Lime Street"

Wife: Eliza CRANMER

Photograph thought to be most likely James RICHMOND (1844-1909)
and his wife Eliza CRANMER died 1901 Maldon, Essex
in England

Henry James Richmond (1854-1938) and Mary Jane TONKIN
in Devonport Tasmania
in 1936 on Diamond Wedding anniversary
- married 60 years since 1876
met his Uncle James Richmond while in Maldon c1857-1864

James Richmond and his wife Eliza Cranmer - tombstone in the church yard of St Mary's Burnham c 2007
Many thanks to Gerry T. in England October 2007 for these tombstone photos!
Gerry has the family names of Potter and Murrell as well as Richmond in his genealogy.
See his families here Burnham Essex. England here- no known connections yet.. Gerry Ts site - Oct 2007

James Richmond[ presumabley the Customs Officer of Burnam] - it says
"WHO FELL ASLEEP 16TH FEBRUARY 1909 AGED 90 YEARS
LONGING FOR THE LIFE THAT DIES NO MORE "

Children: 8
1 James Richmond
"JAMES RICHMOND:Christening: 26 Dec 1841 b: 29 Nov 1841 in Burnham on Crouch Essex

d: 1860 in Rochford Essex - is this our James R yes died aged 19 son of James Richmond Customs Officer at Rochford

2 Alexander Richmond (1844-1911) descendants got m. Susanah Porter MURRELL b. 1845
         (Alexander was a draper according to the 1861 census!) : 7 ch- one male -Jack Richmond - no descendants with the surname Richmond.2007
Alexander Richmond b: 23 Aug 1844 in Burnham on Crouch Essex d: 1911
.                    +Susannah Potter Murrell b: 1844 m: 1874, age 29 the dau. of Danzie Edward, cordwainer
.............................   Bessie Louise Richmond b: 1875
.............................   Emma Maud Richmond   b: 1876
.............................   Annie Eliza Richmond     b: 1878 d: 1884
............................    Lillian Mary Richmond    b: 1880
............................. Grace Hester Richmond   b: 1883
................................. +William Murrell
........................................ Peggy Murrell
........................................ Mary Murrell
............................................ +Peter Adams - 1 ch.
............................. John James Richmond ["Jack"]     b: December 1885 Burnham, Essex,England

                                                                                 m. 11 June 1919 Parish church, Chesham, England,
                                                                                 Joyce Lillian BROWN   b. 1845. at Aldershot, Hampshire d after 1956.at Buckinghamshire
                                                                                        her father was Henry BROWN (1844-1925) and mo. Lucy STREET (1854-1934) England.
                                                                                                                         [ Thanks to Valerie   for this branch of our tree and photos -
                                                                                                                          looking for informaton about BROWN and STREET above email ]
                                                                                                             ch: only one - Elizabeth ["Betty"] Doreen Richmond

                                                                                                        b 18 Oct 1920 at Torrington Farm in Chesham, Bucks, England d. 1983 at Chesham, Bucks.
                                                                                                        m. 13 March 1962 at St John's , Ashley Green, Bucks.
                                                                                                        to Thomas " Jock" HYMERS   [dec.]
                                                                                                                           [ Thanks to Valerie who has information on GARDS and KENDALLS around Brisbane]
............................. Elizabeth Agnes Richmond b: 1885
............................. Nellie Ethel Richmond           b: 1887

Alexander Richmond and his wife Susannah MURRELL and their children taken around 1901.
Front row left: John James Richmond

3 Samuel Richmond b: 11 Feb 1847 in Rochford Essex d: - 1814
+ .Mary Ellen Purkiss m: 17 May 1883 in Catholic Apostolic Church Islington
Samuel born Feb.11,1847 of James & Eliza, Principal Coast Officer [ entry from the Essex Rochford , Baptisms 1847: Apr.18 ]

1 Constance Ellen Richmond b: 1884 in Brighton Sussex
                          +Edward Lawrence m: 1918   NI
2 Ernest Samuel RICHMOND b: 1886 in Brighton Sussex d: 1974 m Ethel Louise TAYLOR (1888-1963)

Paul Ernest RICHMOND (1915-1987) m. Ruth Gordon REYNELL(1911-1985)   NI

Michael Victor RICHMOND (1916-1985) m Irene... NI

John Saxby RICHMOND (1920-   ) m M.H - 2 children [one son died infancy -dau. living]

3 Florence Eliza Richmond b: 1889 in Brighton Sussex NI

4 Thomas Richmond - b: 21 Aug 1849 in Rochford Essex Occupation: 1871 Drapers Assistant Residence: 1861 101 North Street
. +Mary Powys m: 29 Aug 1877 in St John's Episcopal Church Edinburgh
. Thomas P Richmond b: 1880 in Edinburgh Midlothian

Thomas born Aug.21,1849 of James & Eliza of Rochford, Principal Coast Guard entry from the Baptisms 28th October 1849 [ ERO fiche]
FOUND by Chris H! August 2007
Thomas Richmond aged 28 m 29 August 1877 Mary POWYS aged 38 in St Giles District Edinburgh. marriage certificate obtained by Chris H,
His occupation was a draper, his father was James Richmond customs officer.
Her father was Edward Powys deceased a glazier and her mother was Elizabeth.
1881 Scotland Census.
Thomas Richmond born in Rockford Essex England in 1850. occ shopman draper.
This Thomas is also to be found in the 1871, 1891, and 1901 Scotland census but in each one it just says he came from England.
He was living in Edinburgh married to Mary and had 1 son who was
Thomas P. Richmond born in 1880. We have lost contact with his descendants if any.- there are none. 2008
HELLES MEMORIAL - for the Gallipoli dead, in Turkey.
RICHMOND, THOMAS POWYES
A Private, in the Essex Regiment, Unit Text: 1st Bn., Service No: 20573
Aged 35
Date of Death: 13/08/1915
Son of Thomas Richmond, of 16, Polwarth Grove, Edinburgh.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 144 to 150 or 229 to 233.
Monday 6th September 1915 - From the main Edinburgh newspaper there is this missing notice that included:
Thomas P. Richmond, 1st Essex Regiment, only son of Mr Thomas Richmond, who resides at 16 Polwarth Grove, Edinburgh, is reported missing, feared drowned. He was on board the Royal Edward. Prior to enlistment he was employed with Messres Copestake, Crompton, & Co, London. Soon after the war was declared he joined the 3rd Battalion Norfolk Regiment, and at the end of July he transferred to the above upon his volunteering for the Dardanelles. [ many thanks to Gordon M for locating this article]

Death Certificate says:
Thomas Richmond [ born Rochford, 1849 ] died in 1931 in Edinburgh, aged 81 years, usual residence 16 Polwarth Grove Edinburgh.
Cause of death Malignant disease of bowel, colostomy, 7-10-29,
Son of James Richmond and wife Eliza Cranmer, customs officer. the informant was his brother John and his address in London was given see below.

In 1929 and 1931 Thomas Richmond was living at the house pictured below

16 Polwarth Grove, Edinburgh in 2008.

5 Eliza Richmond 1853-1930
+ Gilbert HEMBER b: 1856 in Marylebone m: 30 May 1883 in Burnham Parish Church Occupation: 30 May 1887, Warehouseman

Ernest Gilbert HEMBER d infancy
Frank Sydney HEMBER 8-8-86 d 3-7-75 m M. WARD

FNH[d Dec 2008] - m .Derek A GARRATT[dec] 1 son 2 dau.

7 grandchildren

George Victor HEMBER 1929 - 1988 m RW BRADCOCK

1 son H-2dau

CRH m GH GARNSWORTHY -2 sons- 2 ch each.

Hugh Victor HEMBER 1890 d WW1

Eliza Richmond b 1853-d 1930 married Mr Gilbert HEMBER, England. All descendants living in England.
There are many descendants of the Hembers....

Eliza RICHMOND and her husband Gilbert HEMBER , with sons,[in no order]
Frank Sydney HEMBER b: 08 Aug 1886 in Islington d: 03 Jul 1975
Hugh Victor HEMBER b: 1890 in Islington d: 01 Jul 1916 in Belgium.
Hugh Victor Hember killed WW1.

6 John Richmond lost trace- no longer thanks to Chris H! 2007 email
John Richmond b: 1856 in Rochford Essex Occupation: 1881 Servant/drapers assisstant Residence: 1891 160 Wyndham Road Brixton Vauxhall
....................... +Eliz
............................. Mabel Ethel Richmond b. 1885 Camberwell London
............................. Ruby Annie Richmond b. 1886 Camberwell London
............................. Gladys Olive Richmond b. 1887 Lambeth London
............................. Sydney John D.Richmond b. 1888 Lambeth London [ I wonder if he had descendants , Oct 2007 Liz]

In 1931 "John Richmond of 40 Stormont Road Clapham Common London SWII" [this info on the Scottish death certificate of Thomas Richmond]
was the informant when his brother Thomas Richmond died aged 81 years, draper, widower,
son of James Richmond customs officer and his wife Eliza Cranmer.[this info on the Scottish death certificate of Thomas.]

Found 2007 Freebdm site has - Dec Marriages Sep 1921
Richmond Sydney J , bride Edith Britton, at Wandsworth 1d 1499

7 Elizabeth Richmond b: 1858 d: 19 Feb.1940 d: 19 Feb 1940 in Ashton under Lyne
m 1881 Charles SINGLETON of Donhead, St Mary, Wiltshire who died 1942 and was a Congregational Church minister.
Both are buried at Dukinfield Cemetery

Elizabeth Richmond and husband Charles Singleton [ All descendants living in England.]

        Violet Jessie SINGLETON (1882-1966 ) b East Grinstead, Essex NI

Violet Singleton

        Harold Richmond SINGLETON (1884-1969 ) b East Grinstead, Essex NI

                 Harold Richmond SINGLETON

        Ivy Elizabeth SINGLETON (1888-1933) b Dalton, Furness, Lancashire m. 1914 at Leyland Thomas CAIRNS who died 1956.

Ivy Singleton
                         Margaret Munro CAIRNS b 1918   m 1941 to James Harry France Sartorio HILTON - 2 f ch, one had 2 sons.[living UK] Chris H

        Charles Cranmer SINGLETON (1894-1922 ) b Leyland, Lancashire NI

8 Sophy Richmond b: 1862 in Rochford Essex
....................... +William Brownsell b: 1862 in Reepham Norfolk, William Brownsell age 24 draper of Barnsbury, the son of Thomas Brownsell, farmer
[ desc known in London 1997]

Other Hember Family info: from England : from http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/princecrew/hember.html
HEMBER, HENRY VICTOR
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Petty Officer Stoker
Regiment: Royal Navy
Unit Text: H.M.S. Drake
Age: 28
Date of Death: 24/11/1946
Service No: D/KX 117332
Additional information: Son of Samuel Henry and Clara Amelia Hember, of Queen Charlton.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: North of tower.
Cemetery: QUEEN CHARLTON (ST. MARGARET) CHURCHYARD, Somerset.
" He joined the Navy at the age of 21 and served on the Prince of Wales from when it was commissioned. He was severely scalded when the ship was sunk and was in hospitals in Malaya, Ceylon and South Africa ...From February to October 1945 he served aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Glory. He died in November 1946 from Hodgkin's Lymphoma."

1908 London Post Office Directory
Mrs E. Hember living at 1 Culvert Road, Battersea SW in London Trade Directory 1908 ver close to Frank Harridance 1000 yards.

Post Office Bath Directory, 1884-85
Robert Hember , farmer, Queen Charlton, Keynsham

1852-53
Slater's Directory of Berks, Corn, Devon ..., 1852-53
Thomas Hember Bristol, Beer retailer, Avon Street, St Philips Parish.

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