Rake Family of Somerset, England

Rake is my paternal grandmother's maiden surname. To date I have traced my Rake ancestors back to Yeovil in Somerset. Although they moved to London in the mid 1800's, they did not migrate to Australia until 1915. There are no male Rake descendants living in Australia. My direct line is shown through those in bold typeface.

King George Street, Yeovil, Somerset

Photograph © South Somerset District Council.

First Generation

1. Thomas RAKE. Born Circa 1791 in Mudford, Somerset, ENGLAND ¹⁷. Died 1866 in Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND⁹². Occupation Leather Dresser ¹³.

Thomas married Hester, although to date, a marriage for this couple has not been found. She was born circa 1792 in Closworth, Somerset, ENGLAND ¹⁷. Buried 6 Apr 1854 in Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND ⁵.

They had the following children:

            2          i.          George RAKE

          3        ii.       Mary Ann RAKE

          4        iii.       Melina RAKE

On 12 June, 1841 Thomas Rake, his wife Hester and likely children, George, 25, Mary Ann, 10 and Melina, 8 were residing at Park St. Thomas and his son, George were both described as Leather Dressers and daughter, Mary Ann a glover. ¹⁶

A Harriet Rake, aged 20 and Sarah Rake, aged 14, were residing in Mudford Rd with an Eliza Hayes (?) and her son, Alfred. It is possible that this is also the family of Thomas and Hester, as a Harriet Rake witnessed the marriage of Thomas' son, George to Esther Shearstone later that year.¹⁶

It is most likely that Thomas Rake is the one residing at Park St, Yeovil at the time of the 1851 Census. He was a Glover, aged 50, 56 or 58 and was born in Mudford. Also living with Thomas were his wife, Esther (Hester), aged 60 who was born in Clasworth (?), Dorset and their children Mary Ann, aged 20, a glover, and Helena (Melina), aged 18, a dressmaker. Eliza Hayes, a 12 year old Glover, was also visiting the home that evening. ¹⁷

Thomas Rake aged 67, described as a widow was lodging at 51 Park St, Hendford in the home of William Brown at the time of the 1861 Census. Also residing with Thomas at this time, was his daughter, Mary Ann, now 29 years old. Thomas' birthplace was again given as Mudford. ¹⁸

There is also a William and Elizabeth Rake in Yeovil at the same time. William died in 1860 aged 77 (ie. born c1783). His wife, Elizabeth died shortly after the birth of their youngest child, Emily in 1839 at the age of 38. This William may have married again - or had a son, William who was married to Fanny or Frances. 

A death has since been noted for Thomas Rake aged 76 in 1866 at Yeovil, Ref. 5c 314. This age and the location fits with Thomas' and that Thomas was not identified on the 1871 census.

Second Generation

2. George RAKE. Son of Thomas RAKE & Hester. Born Circa 1819 in Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND ³⁸. Died 1882 in London, ENGLAND ²². Occupation Yardsman ⁵ / Leather Dresser ¹³.

George was still residing with his parents, Thomas and Hester (Esther) at the time of the 1841 Census, which was taken on 12 June. The family was at Park St, in the township of Yeovil. Also residing at this address were likely sisters, Mary Ann and Melina. ¹⁶

He married Esther SHEARSTONE, daughter of Richard SHEARSTONE, 21 Nov 1841 in Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND ³. Born Circa 1820 in Ashington, Somerset, ENGLAND ¹⁷. Died 1881 in London, ENGLAND ²². Occupation Glove Sewer ³ /Laundress ¹⁷.

Unfortunately, Esther has not yet been identified on the 1841 Census in Yeovil. It is possible she was still residing at Ashington at this time ¹⁶. Several baptism/burial entries for possible nephews and nieces of Esther's have been identified in the Bishops Transcripts for Yeovil during the years 1838-1861. Is the Tabitha Baker who was residing with George and Esther in 1851 a possible wife of Robert Shearstone and is he possibly a brother of Esther? A Robert and Tabitha Shearstone had a daughter, Louisa who was privately baptised on 11 Dec, 1854 - this child was buried on 22 May, 1855.

At the time of their marriage in 1841, both George and Esther were residing at Kingston. George was described as a Leather Dresser and signed the register, whilst Esther, who was a Glove Sewer, signed with her mark. The witnesses to their marriage were Richard Shearstone (likely Esther's father, or possibly a brother) and Harriet Rake, most likely a sister to George and possibly a friend of Esther's. ³

They had the following children:

          5        i.        Caroline RAKE

          6        ii.       Harriett Jane RAKE

          7        iii.       Sarah RAKE

          8        iv.      Thomas Philip RAKE

          9          v.         Richard Thomas RAKE

          10      vi.      Elizabeth RAKE

          11      vii.      George RAKE

          12      viii.     Mary Ann RAKE

          13      ix.       Alice RAKE

At the time of the 1851 Census, which was taken on 31 March, George and his wife, Esther were living at Back, Kingston, Yeovil. George was aged 34 and described as a Leather Dresser. His wife, Esther was 33 and described as a laundress. Their children included Harriet, aged 9, Sarah aged 5, Caroline aged 3 and Thomas aged 6 months. All in the family were born at Yeovil, with the exception of Esther, who was born at Ashington. Also in the home that evening was Tabitha Baker a servant and visitors, Joseph Cole, a 46-year-old painter and his son, William aged 19. ¹⁷

It is not known exactly when the family left Somerset and settled in London, but would appear to be between 1851 and 1860.

The 1861 census reveals George and Esther (recorded as Eliza) as living at 10 Victoria Place, Rotherhithe. George was aged 51, Esther 43. Also living with them, were their children, Thomas aged 10, Elizabeth aged 5, George aged 3 and Mary Ann aged 1. ²¹⁰

Their daughters, Sarah aged 15 and Caroline aged 13, may be the ones noted at 37 Tooley St, St. Olave, Southwark.  ²¹⁰

George and Esther appear on the 1871 census at 6 Alexander St in Bermondsey with their children, Elizabeth, George, Mary A and Alice.  George was aged 54 and his wife 52, and George described as  a Leather Dresser.  Their two elder children, Elizabeth aged 17 and George aged 14 were both born in Yeovil Somerset. Elizabeth was a machinist and George possibily a stoker. Mary A aged 11 and Alice aged 7 were both born in Bermondsey and were both scholars.

George, his wife, Esther and their two daughters have been identified on the 1881 Census Index.  They were residing at 12 Alexis St, Bermondsey.  George was aged 62 and described as a Leather Dresser.  This occupation was previously noted on his son's marriage certificate, however the word 'dresser' was illegible. The census confirms that both George and his wife were born in Yeovil, Somerset.  Also living with the family were two lodgers, George Wood and James Cook. The latter marrying Mary Ann later that year.   ³⁸

It is possible that a William RAKE who was lodging in Bermondsey is also related; as his birthplace was also given as Yeovil, Somerset.  ®³⁸

Esther was 63 years old when she died on 30 April 1881 at her home at 12 Alexis St, Bermondsey of cerebral disease. The informant was her daughter, Harriet Poore, who was also present at her death. ²

George was 65 years old when he died on 25 March 1882 at his home at 12 Alexis St, Bermondsey of chronic bronchitis.  The informant was his daughter, Harriet Poore, who was also present at his death. ²

3. Mary Ann RAKE. Daughter of Thomas RAKE & Hester. Born Circa 183116. Occupation Glove Sewer ¹⁶.

Mary Ann was noted on the 1841 Census with her parents, Thomas and Hester, at Park St, aged 10 yrs. ¹⁶

At the time of the 1851 Census, Mary Ann was still living with her parents, and was aged 20 years and described as a Glover. ¹⁷

Mary Ann was still living with her father at the time of the 1861 Census, when they were lodging with William Brown and his four children at 51 Park St, Hendford. She was aged 29 born in Yeovil, and described as a Glove Sewer. ¹⁸

4. Melina RAKE. Daughter of Thomas RAKE & Hester. Born Circa 183316. Buried 2 Jul 1855 in Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND ⁵.

Melina was noted on the 1841 Census with her parents, Thomas and Hester, at Park St, aged 8 yrs. ¹⁶

At the time of the 1851 Census, Melina was still living with her parents, however was recorded at Helena, she was aged 18 years and described as a Dressmaker. ¹⁷

Melina was 22 years old when she died in 1855. ⁵

Third Generation

5. Caroline RAKE. Daughter of George RAKE & Esther SHEARSTONE. Born in Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND¹⁷. Christen 24 May 1848 in Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND⁵. Died Before 1901 ¹¹⁶.

At the time of Caroline's baptism her family were living at Back of Kingston, and her father was described as a Leather Dresser. ⁵

Caroline is listed on the 1851 Census with her parents in Kingston, Yeovil.  She is aged 3 years and was born in Yeovil. She is described as a scholar. ¹⁷

At the time of the 1881 Census, there is a Caroline WINTERBOURNE wife of William living at 4 Charles St, Southwark St. John who was born at Yeovil. They have three children, Frederick J. aged 7, Ernest J. aged 4 and Edith R. aged 1. Also living with them were two lodgers, Hugh SAINSBURY and John CLEAVER. ³⁸

Caroline did not appear on the 1901 Census with her husband and children, and is believed to have died prior to 1901. ¹¹⁶

She married William WINTERBOURNE, 1870 in St. Olave, London, ENGLAND. Born Circa 1848 in Kingslere, Hampshire, ENLGAND ³⁸. Occupation Sack Warehouseman ³⁸, Cutter in a Cotton Bag Factory ¹¹⁶.

William appears on the 1901 census in Horselydown with his three children, Ernest, Edith and Harry. ¹¹⁶

They had the following children:

          14      i.        Frederick J. WINTERBOURNE

          15      ii.       Ernest J. WINTERBOURNE

          16      iii.       Edith R. WINTERBOURNE

          17      iv.      Harry WINTERBOURNE

6. Harriett Jane RAKE. Daughter of George RAKE & Esther SHEARSTONE. Born in Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND ¹⁷. Christen 17 Jan 1842 in Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND ⁵.

At the time of her baptism, Harriett's father was described as a Yardsman living in Kingston.  ⁵

Harriet is listed on the 1851 Census with her parents in Kingston, Yeovil.  She is aged 9 years and was born in Yeovil. She is described as a scholar.  ¹⁷

Harriett cannot be identified on the 1861 census.  ²¹⁰

It is not known when Harriet married, however, she and her husband have been identified on the 1881 Census living at 32 Lucy Road, Bermondsey, together with their children, Alice, Emma, Louisa and Eva.  Also living with the family were 4 and 3 year olds, Frank and Louisa Samuells. Are they possibly grandchildren ?  ³⁸

She married William POORE. Born Circa 1838 in Ashmonsworth, Hampshire, ENLAND ³⁸. Occupation Fellmonger Labourer³⁸.

They had the following children:

          18      i.        Alice POORE

          19      ii.       Emma POORE

          20      iii.       Louisa C. POORE

          21      iv.      Eva POORE

7. Sarah RAKE. Daughter of George RAKE & Esther SHEARSTONE. Born in Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND ¹⁷. Christen 25 Mar 1846 in Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND ⁵.

At the time of Sarah's baptism her family were living at Back of Kingston, and her father was described as a Leather Dresser. ⁵

Sarah is listed on the 1851 Census with her parents in Kingston, Yeovil.  She is aged 5 years and was born in Yeovil. She is described as a scholar. ¹⁷

8. Thomas Philip RAKE. Son of George RAKE & Esther SHEARSTONE. Christen 2 Sep 1843 in Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND⁵. Buried 30 May 1845 in Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND ⁵.

At the time of his baptism, Thomas' father was described as a Yardsman, living in Kingston.  Thomas was aged 21 months at the time of his burial. ⁵

9. Richard Thomas RAKE. Son of George RAKE & Esther SHEARSTONE. Born 9 Oct 1850 in Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND ¹. Christen 1 Nov 1850 in Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND ⁵. Died 1889 in London, ENGLAND ²². Occupation Engineer ³. Known As Thomas.

Reference to the St. Catherine's House Indexes revealed a birth entry for a Richard Thomas RAKE in the 4th Quarter of 1850 at Yeovil. This certificate confirms that Thomas was born on 9 October at Kingston in Yeovil and that his parents were George Rake and Esther Shearstone. ¹

Thomas was baptised at Yeovil on 1 November by the name of Thomas Richard Rake. Although the Parish Registers were examined until 1861, he is the last of George and Esther's children to be baptised at Yeovil. At the time his family were living at Kingston, and his father was described as a Leather Dresser. ⁵

Thomas is listed on the 1851 Census with his parents and sisters in Kingston, Yeovil. He is aged 6 months and was born in Yeovil. ¹⁷

He married Sarah Ann COOPER, daughter of Anthony COOPER & Fanny YEELEAS, 16 Oct 1868 in Rotherhithe, London, ENGLAND ³. Born 18 Apr 1851 in Rotherhithe, London, ENGLAND ¹. Christen 25 May 1851 in St. Marys, Rotherhithe, London, ENGLAND ⁶. Died 24 Jan 1933. Buried in St. Lawrence Churchyard, Morden, ENGLAND ^{27 4}. Religion Church Of England.

Sarah and Thomas were married at the Register Office in Rotherhithe. At the time, Thomas was described as an Engineer. Thomas's father, George was a Leather Dresser, and Sarah's father, Anthony a Gentlemen's Coachman. Both gave their residence as 10 Slippers Place, Rotherhithe. Both Thomas and Sarah signed the register. There were three witnesses to their marriage, including Sarah's father, Anthony, who signed with his mark. The other witnesses were William Dogget and Catherine Clement. It is possible that Catherine is Sarah's married sister. Whilst she was baptised Elizabeth Catherine, it is noted that she was recorded on the 1851 Census as Catherine. ³

Sarah was born at 84 Paradise St, Rotherhithe. She is the third of four known children to Anthony and Fanny.  Her father’s occupation at the time was noted as Cab Proprietor. Her mother, Fanny, was the informant and signed with her mark.  ¹

As the Census of 1851 was taken on 31 March, just three weeks prior to Sarah's birth, obviously she will not be recorded, however her mother, Fanny,  her sister, Catherine and brother, James were noted.  ¹⁷

They had the following children:

          22      i.        Esther Frances RAKE

          23      ii.       Thomas RAKE

          24      iii.       George Anthony RAKE

          25      iv.      Rose RAKE

          26      v.       William RAKE

          27      vi.      Albert RAKE

          28      vii.      Edward James RAKE

          29        viii.      Arthur Samuel RAKE

          30      ix.       Elizabeth RAKE

Thomas and his family have been identified on the 1881 Census Index. At the time, they were residing at 48 Freeschool St, Horsleydown in the district of Southwark, St. John. Thomas and his wife, Sarah Ann were both aged 30. Thomas' occupation was given as Engineer and his birthplace Somerset. His parents, George and Esther were also identified on the Census, their birthplace given as Yeovil, Somerset. All seven of Thomas and Sarah's children at this time were born in Horsleydown, as was Sarah.³⁸

Thomas' name on his son's marriage certificate was given as James Thomas RAKE, it was also noted that he was deceased at the time. ¹³

Thomas was just 39 years old when he died on 9 October 1889 at Guys Hospital in London of Sobar Pneumonia Asplyxia. ²

Sarah has been identified on the 1901 Census at 2 Neckinger St, Bermondsey.  She was aged 49, born in Bermondsey and was living on her own means.  Also living with her at the time were her sons, William aged 23 and Arthur aged 15 and her grandson, Charles Flanders aged 4. The family were difficult to find and were indexed by the name RUKE not RAKE. ¹¹⁶

Sarah's death in 1933 has been noted from a memorial card in the possession of her granddaughter, June Anderson. ²⁷

10. Elizabeth RAKE. Daughter of George RAKE & Esther SHEARSTONE. Born Circa 1854 in Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND ¹⁹. Occupation Machinist.

Elizabeth appears on the 1871 Census with her parents at 6 Alexander St, Bermondsey. She was 17 years old, born in Yeovil, Somerset and described as a machinist. ¹⁹

There is a possible marriage for Elizabeth on the FreeBDM website at St. Olave in Sep Qtr 1877 ref. 1d 321, potential spouses included: William John Williams and Charles Young. ⁹²

A Charles Young and his wife, Elizabeth have been identified on the 1881 Census at 3 Park St. London, Middlesex. He is aged 28 a furrier born Bermondsey. Elizabeth is aged 27 born Bermondsey and they have four children, Charles aged 6, Henry aged 3, Cashnine aged 2 and 10 month old baby, Thomas. The three elder children were born in Bermondsey and Thomas at Bethnal Green.

There is also a William Jus Williams and wife Elizabeth residing at 72 Bland St, Newington. William was aged 27 born Islington, is a Milk Dealer. Elizabeth also aged 27 was born in Yeovil. They have three children, William G. aged 3 born Rotherhithe, Herbert aged 2 born Camberwell and baby, Elizabeth, 4 months also born Camberwell. Also living in the family home were 14-year-old servant, Mary Ann Walsh and William's brother, James aged 19, also a Milk Dealer.

The latter would be the most likely candidate given that Elizabeth was born in Yeovil !

11. George RAKE. Son of George RAKE & Esther SHEARSTONE. Born Circa 1857 in Yeovil, Somerset, ENGLAND¹⁹. Occupation Stoker.

George appears on the 1871 Census with his parents at 6 Alexander St, Bermondsey. He was 14 years old, born in Yeovil, Somerset and may have been a stoker, however the writing is difficult to read. ¹⁹

12. Mary Ann RAKE. Daughter of George RAKE & Esther SHEARSTONE. Born Circa 1860 in Bermondsey, Surrey, ENGLAND. ³⁸. Occupation Machinist ³⁸.

Mary A. appears on the 1871 Census with her parents at 6 Alexander St, Bermondsey. She was 11 years old, born in Bermondsey, and described as a scholar. ¹⁹

Mary A. is listed on the 1881 Census with her parents, George and Esther at 12 Alexis St, Bermondsey. She is aged 21 and was born in Bermondsey. She is described as a machinist. ³⁸

A marriage entry has been found on the FreeBDM website for Mary Ann RAKE in the December quarter of 1881 at St. Olave ref. 1d 524. The index also lists James Cook, who was a lodger with the family at the time of the census earlier that year. ⁹²

She married James COOKE, 1881 in St. Olave, London, ENGLAND⁹². Born Circa 1852 in Bermondsey, Surrey, ENGLAND³⁸. Occupation Cane Worker³⁸.

13. Alice RAKE. Daughter of George RAKE & Esther SHEARSTONE. Born Circa 1864 in Middlesex, ENGLAND ³⁸. Occupation Machinist³⁸

Alice appears on the 1871 Census with her parents at 6 Alexander St, Bermondsey. She was 7 years old, born in Bermondsey, and described as a scholar. ¹⁹

Alice is listed on the 1881 Census with her parents, George and Esther at 12 Alexis St, Bermondsey. She is aged 17 and is described as a machinist.  Her birthplace is unclear. ³⁸

Fourth Generation

14. Frederick J. WINTERBOURNE. Son of William WINTERBOURNE & Caroline RAKE. Born Circa 1874 in Bermondsey, Surrey, ENGLAND ³⁸.

Frederick and his family appear on the 1901 census at Newington, London.  He is a Sick Sorter Foreman.¹¹⁶

He married Annie. Born Circa 1873 in Scotland ¹¹⁶.

They had the following children:

          31      i.        William WINTERBOURNE

          32      ii.       Annie WINTERBOURNE

15. Ernest J. WINTERBOURNE. Son of William WINTERBOURNE & Caroline RAKE. Born Circa 1877 in Horselydown, Surrey, ENGLAND ³⁸. Occupation Gun Barrel Maker ¹¹⁶.

Ernest appears on the 1901 census in Horselydown with his father, brother and sister. ¹¹⁶

16. Edith R. WINTERBOURNE. Daughter of William WINTERBOURNE & Caroline RAKE. Born Circa 1880 in Horselydown, Surrey, ENGLAND³⁸. Occupation Forewoman in a Cotton Bag Factory¹¹⁶.

Edith appears on the 1901 census in Horselydown with her father and two brothers. It would appear she may work in the same factory as her father as a forewoman.

17. Harry WINTERBOURNE. Son of William WINTERBOURNE & Caroline RAKE. Born Circa 1882 in Horselydown, London, ENGLAND¹¹⁶. Occupation Wharf Clerk ¹¹⁶.

Harry appears on the 1901 census in Horselydown with his father, brother and sister. ¹¹⁶

18. Alice POORE. Son of William POORE & Harriett Jane RAKE. Born Circa 1864 in Waldron, Sussex, ENGLAND ³⁸. Occupation Cap Finisher (Hatter) ³⁸.

19. Emma POORE. Daughter of William POORE & Harriett Jane RAKE. Born Circa 1866 in Waldron, Sussex, ENGLAND ³⁸ . Occupation Cap Finisher (Hatter) ³⁸.

20. Louisa C. POORE. Daughter of William POORE & Harriett Jane RAKE. Born Circa 1868 in Waldron, Sussex, ENGLAND³⁸. Occupation Scholar³⁸.

21. Eva POORE. Daughter of William POORE & Harriett Jane RAKE. Born Circa 1871 in Waldron, Sussex, ENGLAND³⁸.

 

22. Esther RAKE. Daughter of Richard Thomas RAKE & Sarah Ann COOPER. Born Circa 1869 in Horsleydown, Surrey, ENGLAND ³⁸. Died After 1952. Known As Ettie.

Esther is the eldest of Thomas and Sarah's children, however her birth has not yet been confirmed on the St. Catherines House Indexes.

At the time of the 1881 Census Index, Esther was residing with her parents and brothers and sisters at 48 Freeschool St, Horsleydown. She was aged 12 years and described as a scholar. ³⁸

She married William Turner HOWARD, 1889 in St. Saviour, London, ENGLAND ®92. Born Circa 1866 in Bermondsey, London, ENGLAND ¹¹⁶. Occupation Rivitter & Repair Leather Works ¹¹⁶.

They had the following children:

          33      i.        Annie Jane HOWARD

          34      ii.       Arthur William HOWARD

          35      iii.       Dorothy Catherine HOWARD

          36      iv.      Edward Francis HOWARD

          37      v.       Sidney Thomas HOWARD

          38      vi.      Bertha Sarah HOWARD

          39      vii.      Rose Elizabeth HOWARD

          40      viii.     Ernest Richard HOWARD (Adopted) 

Pictured: Ettie Howard nee Rake.

Esther and her family have been identified on the 1901 Census index at Godalming in Surrey.  Esther was aged 32 her birthplace given as Bermondsey. Her husband, William was aged 35, also born at Bermondsey, his occupation listed as Riveter and Prepare Leather Works. Living with them, were their children, Annie aged 11, William aged 9, Dorothy aged 8, Edward aged 6, Sidney aged 4 and Bertha aged 6 months. The elder children were all born at Bermondsey and the two younger ones at Godalming. ¹¹⁶

23. Thomas RAKE. Son of Richard Thomas RAKE & Sarah Ann COOPER. Born Circa 1872 in Horsleydown, Surrey, ENGLAND ³⁸.

At the time of the 1881 Census Index, Thomas was residing with his parents and brothers and sisters at 48 Freeschool St, Horsleydown. He was aged 9 years and described as a scholar. ³⁸

24. George Anthony RAKE. Son of Richard Thomas RAKE & Sarah Ann COOPER. Born Circa 1874 in Horsleydown, Surrey, ENGLAND ³⁸. Died 17 Mar 1938. Buried in St. Lawrence Churchyard, Morden, ENGLAND ²⁷.

At the time of the 1881 Census Index, George was residing with his parents and brothers and sisters at 48 Freeschool St, Horsleydown. He was aged 7 years and described as a scholar. ³⁸

He married Mary Ann JOYCE, 1898 in St. Olave, London, ENGLAND ⁹². George and Mary Ann reputedly had one son who died soon after birth, about 1924. ²⁵

George reportedly migrated to Australia, but appears to have returned to England, as he died there in 1938. ²⁵

25. Rose RAKE. Daughter of Richard Thomas RAKE & Sarah Ann COOPER. Born Circa 1876 in Horsleydown, Surrey, ENGLAND ³⁸. Died 1901 in St. Giles District, ENGLAND  ®92.

At the time of the 1881 Census Index, Rose was residing with her parents and brothers and sisters at 48 Freeschool St, Horsleydown.  She was aged 5 years and described as a scholar.  ³⁸

She married Mr. FLANDERS and they had the following children:

          41      i.        Charles William FLANDERS

          42      ii.       Alfred FLANDERS (Twin)

          43      iii.       George FLANDERS (Twin)

It has since been noted that a grandchild, Charles Flanders was residing with his grandmother, Sarah Rake at the time of the 1901 Census.  A search of the FreeBDM site revealed a death of a Rose Flanders in the 2nd Quarter of 1901 and also the births and subsequent deaths of Alfred and George Flanders also in early 1901.  Both entries have the same registration numbers so would appear to support the information provided by descendant Mary Kimber above.  Unfortunately, the FreeBDM site did not reveal a likely marriage for a Rose Rake during this period.  There is however a marriage for a Charles Thomas Flanders in June quarter 1897 at St. Giles, 1b 1137, however there are no other entries in the index for this volume or page no.  ⁹²

26. William RAKE. Son of Richard Thomas RAKE & Sarah Ann COOPER. Born Circa 1878 in Horsleydown, Surrey, ENGLAND ³⁸. Died 1951. Known As Bill.

At the time of the 1881 Census Index, William was residing with his parents and brothers and sisters at 48 Freeschool St, Horsleydown. He was aged 3 years. ³⁸

William appeared on the 1901 Census living with his mother and younger brother at 2 Neckinger St, Bermondsey.  At the time he was 23 years of age and his occupation given as a Coffee Staff Keeper.  ¹¹⁶

William came to Australia for a holiday some time during the 1920's with his mother, Sarah. He owned a cafe in the West End of London. He never married and lived with his mother.²⁵

27. Albert RAKE. Son of Richard Thomas RAKE & Sarah Ann COOPER. Born Circa 1879 in Horsleydown, Surrey, ENGLAND ³⁸.

At the time of the 1881 Census Index, Albert was residing with his parents and brothers and sisters at 48 Freeschool St, Horsleydown. He was aged 2 years. ³⁸

No reference to Albert has ever been made by family and it is possible he may have died in infancy.

28. Edward James RAKE. Son of Richard Thomas RAKE & Sarah Ann COOPER. Born Circa 1880 in Horsleydown, Surrey, ENGLAND ³⁸. Died 1950 in Petersham, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹¹. Known As Ted.

At the time of the 1881 Census Index, Edward was residing with his parents and brothers and sisters at 48 Freeschool St, Horsleydown. He was aged 9 months. ³⁸

Edward migrated to Australia and lived at Dumbleton (now Beverley Hills).

He married Margaret Helen Munro CAMPBELL, daughter of Finlay CAMPBELL & Margaret Wilson, 1921 in Casino, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Died 1942 in Bankstown, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Occupation Postmistress ²⁵. Known As Maggie.

Maggie was the postmistress at Coraki (near Ballina). They ran a General Store/Post Office at Dumbleton.

They had no children.²⁵

 

 

 

Pictured: Edward and Maggie on their wedding day.

 

29. Arthur Samuel RAKE. Son of Richard Thomas RAKE & Sarah Ann COOPER. Born 1 Nov 1885 in Bermondsey, London, ENGLAND ¹. Died 24 Mar 1933 in Toowong, Brisbane, QLD, AUSTRALIA ². Buried 28 Mar 1933 in Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane, QLD, AUSTRALIA ². Occupation Steelworker ^{3 2}. Known As Sam. Religion Church of England.

Arthur Samuel was born at 4 Mill Stream Rd, Bermondsey. He is the youngest of Richard and Sarah's 8 known children. His mother was the informant of his birth. ¹

Sam arrived in Australia on 7 February 1915 on the "Ballarat". His future wife, Clara, was also a passenger on this ship. It is understood that prior to coming to Australia, Sam also spent some time in Canada.

He married Clara Lillian PHIBBS, daughter of William Charles PHIBBS & Clara WILLIAMS, 24 Dec 1915 in St. Paul's, Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³. Born 8 Aug 1889 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ¹. Died 22 Sep 1966 in Merrylands, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Buried in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Religion Church of England.

Clara is the sixth child of William Phibbs and Clara Williams and was born in Bradford St, Aston, her mother was the informant. ¹

Clara arrived in Australia on 7 February, 1915 on the "Ballarat" where she met her future husband, Sam a fellow passenger. Although her daughters believed she travelled to Australia on her own, the shipping records indicate that a M. Phibbs was also on board. This is most likely her sister, May, who was also a witness at her marriage.

It is understood that Clara went into service on her arrival in Sydney, but that she kept in contact with Arthur as they married at St. Paul's church, later that year on Christmas Eve. At the time, both gave their residence as Redfern. Arthur was described as a steelworker, while Clara did not have an occupation listed. Both their fathers' were reputedly deceased at the time. Witnesses to their marriage were J. Dalley and M. Phibbs, who is believed to be Clara's sister, May. ³

Clara and Arthur Samuel had the following children:

            25        i.          Esther Rose Lillian RAKE

          26      ii.       Florence Sarah May RAKE

          27      iii.       George William RAKE

          28      iv.      June RAKE

After his arrival in Australia Sam resided at:

16 East St, Redfern (1916)

Botany Rd, Redfern (1918)

143 George St, Erskinville (1920)

65 Premier St, Marrickville (1926)

Rickard St, Arncliffe (1930)

 

 Pictured: Arthur Samuel Rake (centre) with two of his brothers.

During the depression, Samuel travelled north to Queensland in search of work. He drowned in the Brisbane River and his body was found at Toowong. The following appeared in the 'Brisbane Courier' of Tuesday, 28 March, 1933:

Although the above article refers to "his wife and daughter", Arthur had three daughters and one son living at the time of his death. His brother William had a tombstone erected which reads:

Clara married her second husband, William Jones at the District Registrars Office in Petersham. He gave his usual residence as the Military Camp in Bathurst and described himself as a widower. Clara who was a widow, gave her residence as 74 White St, Leichhardt. Witnesses to their marriage were C. W. Monhouse and Frank O'Reilly, Clara's son-in-law. ³

The following notation is recorded on their marriage certificate:

On the 12 August, 1942, William Jones was convicted on an indictment for bigamy at the Sydney Quarter Session he having on the 20 January 1942 married Clara Lillian Rake at Petersham NSW whilst Ellen McDonald whom he married on the 10 August 1912 at Waterloo NSW was alive. Certified by W. C. Lacey, Clerk of the Peace, Sydney. ³

Clara's grandson, Colin Hails, recalls Bill Jones and remembers referring to him as "Uncle Bill". Despite the annulment of their marriage, William and Clara did however, continue to reside together until his death. ²⁵

In her later life, Clara's youngest daughter, June resided with her.

Clara died at Lockwood St, Merrylands of a heart attack and is buried at Rookwood Cemetery by her legal name of Clara RAKE. 

30. Elizabeth RAKE. Daughter of Richard Thomas RAKE & Sarah Ann COOPER.

It is believed that a daughter Elizabeth was born and may have died as a toddler.  While there are two possible births on the St. Catherine’s birth indexes, namely Elizabeth Sarah in 1884, and Elizabeth Esther in 1888, there are no likely deaths to suit on the FreeBDM to support this information at this time.

There is a marriage for an Elizabeth Esther Rake on FreeBDM in Jun Qtr 1910 at St. Olave ref. 1d 331. Possible spouse is John Alfred Hines, but only one groom is listed on the index, so is not complete.

Fifth Generation

31. William WINTERBOURNE. Son of Frederick J. WINTERBOURNE & Annie. Born Circa 1896 in St. Michaels, London, ENGLAND ¹¹⁶.

32. Annie WINTERBOURNE. Daughter of Frederick J. WINTERBOURNE & Annie. Born Circa 1899 in St. Michael's, London, ENGLAND¹¹⁶.

33. Annie Jane HOWARD. Daughter of William Turner HOWARD & Esther Frances RAKE. Born Circa 1890 in Bermondsey, London, ENGLAND¹¹⁶. Died 1983¹²⁰.

At the time of the 1901 Census, Annie was living with her parents at Godalming in Surrey. She was 11 years old. ¹¹⁶

Annie wrote to Esther in 1951 and again in 1952.  At the time they were living at 755 London Rd, North Cheam, Sutton, Surrey.  In her letter of 195, she stated that both she and Dorothy were single.

34. Arthur William HOWARD. Son of William Turner HOWARD & Esther Frances RAKE. Born Circa 1892 in Bermondsey, London, ENGLAND ¹¹⁶. Died 1940¹²⁰.

At the time of the 1901 Census, William was living with his parents at Godalming in Surrey. He was 9 years old. ¹¹⁶

He married Gertrude and they had the following children:

          48      i.        Sidney HOWARD

          49      ii.       Edward HOWARD

35. Dorothy Catherine HOWARD. Daughter of William Turner HOWARD & Esther Frances RAKE. Born Circa 1893 in Bermondsey, London, ENGLAND ¹¹⁶. Died 1984¹²⁰.

At the time of the 1901 Census, Dorothy was living with her parents at Godalming in Surrey. She was 8 years old. ¹¹⁶

Family history indicates that both Annie and Dorothy were both single and lived with their mother.

36. Edward Francis HOWARD. Son of William Turner HOWARD & Esther Frances RAKE. Born Circa 1895 in Bermondsey, London, ENGLAND ¹¹⁶. Died 1935¹²⁰.

At the time of the 1901 Census, Edward was living with his parents at Godalming in Surrey. He was 6 years old. ¹¹⁶

He married Florence. Died Circa 1938 ¹²⁰.

They had the following children:

          50      i.        Kenneth HOWARD

          51      ii.       Thomas HOWARD

37. Sidney Thomas HOWARD. Son of William Turner HOWARD & Esther Frances RAKE. Born Circa 1897 in Bermondsey, London, ENGLAND ¹¹⁶. Died 1914¹²⁰.

At the time of the 1901 Census, Sidney was living with his parents at Godalming in Surrey. He was 4 years old. ¹¹⁶

Thomas was killed in action in 1914. ¹²⁰

38. Bertha Sarah HOWARD. Daughter of William Turner HOWARD & Esther Frances RAKE. Born Circa 1900 in Bermondsey, London, ENGLAND ¹¹⁶. Died 1986 ¹²⁰.

At the time of the 1901 Census, Bertha was living with her parents at Godalming in Surrey. She was 6 months old. ¹¹⁶

She married John KIMBER and they had the following children:

          52      i.        Margaret KIMBER

          53      ii.       Mary KIMBER

39. Rose Elizabeth HOWARD. Daughter of William Turner HOWARD & Esther Frances RAKE. Born 1902 ¹²⁰. Died 1990 ¹²⁰.

Rose married and had a daughter and a son.

She married Harold SCHOFIELD. Died 1981¹²⁰.

They had the following children:

          54      i.        Howard SCHOFIELD

          55      ii.       Audrey SCHOFIELD

40. Ernest Richard HOWARD. Son of William Turner HOWARD & Esther Frances RAKE. Born 1914 ¹²⁰. Died 1988 ¹²⁰.

Adopted son of William and Esther.

He married Marieanna and they had the following children:

          56      i.        Karen HOWARD

41. Charles William FLANDERS. Son of Mr. FLANDERS & Rose RAKE. Born 1897 in London, ENGLAND⁹².

42. Alfred FLANDERS. Son of Mr. FLANDERS & Rose RAKE. Born 1901 in London, ENGLAND⁹². Died 1901 in London, ENGLAND⁹².

43. George FLANDERS. Son of Mr. FLANDERS & Rose RAKE. Born 1901 in London, ENGLAND⁹². Died 1901 in London, ENGLAND⁹².  

44. Esther Rose Lillian RAKE. Daughter of Arthur Samuel RAKE & Clara Lillian PHIBBS. Born 18 Aug 1916 in Redfern, NSW, AUSTRALIA¹. Died 21 Sep 2001 in Westmead, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Buried 26 Sept 2001 at Castlebrook Crematorium, Rouse Hill, NSW, AUSTRALIA.

Esther was the first of Arthur and Clara's four children. She was born at 16 East St, Redfern. The witnesses to her birth were Dr. H. H. Parkinson and Nurse Gibson. The informant was her father. ¹

She first married Alfred William HAILS, son of Robert HAILS & Emma Sarah REEKS, 20 Jul 1935 in Marrickville, NSW, AUSTRALIA¹². Born 25 Oct 1918 in Concord, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹. Christen 14 Sep 1919 in Holy Trinity, Concord West, NSW, AUSTRALIA⁵. They were divorced 1940. Occupation Textile Worker.

Alf was in the Navy during WWII. He was serving on the HMAS Canberra when it was lost in action off the Solomon Islands in August, 1942. Of the 816 officers and men, casualties included 10 dead of wounds; 74 missing believed killed and 109 wounded. Alf then served on the HMAS Wagga.

They had the following children:

57      i.        Trevor William HAILS

58        ii.         Colin Frederick HAILS

 Following her divorce from Alfred, Esther purchased her own home at 2 Third Ave, Berala where she raised her children. She had a stall at Paddy's Markets and sold haberdashery items there every Friday. She continued to work there after their relocation to Flemington. In addition, Esther also worked as a cleaner for two generations of the White family for many years. To further supplement her income she also took in a boarder. William Frederick Robinson was one of her boarders, and lived with Esther and her sons for many years. He was still residing with them when her grand-children were born, and was very much like a grandfather to them and was referred to as Pop.

Pictured: Esther (left) with her sister, Florrie.

She again married Alfred William HAILS, 14 Dec 1980 in MacMasters Beach, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³.

After being reunited and living in Esther's home for some time, Alf and Esther both sold their homes and built a new home at MacMasters Beach on the Central Coast of New South Wales in 1980. They lived there up until Jan 2000 when they decided to return to Sydney and purchased a property at Pendle Hill to be nearer to their family. Esther became ill with pneumonia in July 2001 and while she recovered, she had become very frail and was discharged to a nursing home, as Alf was no longer able to care for her. Esther was again admitted to hospital in September and passed away in Westmead Hospital on 21 Sep and was cremated at Castlebrook Crematorium.

The following was published in the Sydney Morning Herald of 25 September, 2001:

45. Florence Sarah May RAKE. Daughter of Arthur Samuel RAKE & Clara Lillian PHIBBS. Born 14 Oct 1918 in Redfern, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 15 Jun 2003 in Queensland, AUSTRALIA. (Pictured above right, with Esther).

She married Francis O'REILLY, Jan 1941. Died 24 Apr 1994. They had the following children:

59      i.        Reginald O'REILLY

Florrie and Frank lived in Wahroonga for many years however, Florrie moved to Queensland several years after her husband's death.

46. George William RAKE. Son of Arthur Samuel RAKE & Clara Lillian PHIBBS. Born 28 Nov 1924. Died 12 Nov 1993. Buried 17 Nov 1993 in Northern Suburbs Crematorium, Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Musician. Known As Carl Drake. (Pictured below left)

He married Rhoda BEVIS. They had no children.

 

47. June RAKE. Daughter of Arthur Samuel RAKE & Clara Lillian PHIBBS. Born 22 Oct 1930. Died 9 May 2003 in Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Retired School Teacher. Known as June ANDERSON. (Pictured above right)

Children:

          60      i.        Marilyn ANDERSON

June lived with her mother until she died in 1966. Following that June had many properties in and around the north-western suburbs of Sydney, but retired to Queensland where she died in 2003.

 

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