Thomas Harker (buried 1925)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Harker
First name: 
Thomas
Other Christian names: 
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
1209
Born: 
16/10/1852
Died: 
08/10/1925
Buried: 
10/10/1925
Occupation: 
Surgeon
Distinction: 
Medical Manufacturer
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Image of the headstone for Thomas Harker
Cemetery area: 
SES
Cemetery row: 
8
Cemetery plot: 
27
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Endowed grave: 
No
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of Thomas Harker born Oct 16th 1852 died Oct 8th 1925 also of his wife Lucy Jane Harker born Feb 9th 1857 died Aug 18th 1948 R.I.P.
Grave location map

Life story

Life story

Thomas Harker was born on 16th October 1852, in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire; he was the only child of Robert Harker, 31yrs, Grocer, and Ann, 29yrs, nee Grange. Thomas, aged 18yrs, became a medical student, living with, and being tutored by Edward Warburton, surgeon.

In 1884 Thomas, 32yrs, married Lucy Jane Bettison, 27yrs, in Bourne, Lincolnshire.

Lucy and Thomas had 2 sons, Robert Grange Harker, born in Lincolnshire in 1885, and George Cuthbert Warburton Harker, born in Stroud Green, Middlesex in 1890. The boys were educated at boarding schools and Lucy and Thomas had several addresses over the following years, 90 Ebury Street, Pimlico in London SW and Coronation House, Ilfracombe in Devon, and The Rowans Grand Avenue, Worthing, Sussex. By 1911, Thomas had retired, and they were living in Grand Avenue, Worthing, Sussex. Their younger son, George, was a student at Cambridge University, he graduated with a law degree and was articled in London in 1913. At the outbreak of war, he enlisted in the army, and in December 1917, aged 27yrs, he died from his wounds in France. He was awarded the Military Cross, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.

Lucy and Thomas were living in Bournemouth at this time, but they returned to Grand Avenue at some point where Thomas died, aged 72yrs, on 8th October 1925.

Probate was granted to George Alfred Bettinson, solicitor, and Rev. Robert G. Harker, Clerk, effects £71385 7s 5d. Value 2021 - £4.5m.

Burial researcher: 
Maggi Martin

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
16/10/1852
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Lucy Jane
Spouse one last name: 
Bettinson
Marriage one date: 
00/00/1884
Marriage one address: 
Bourne, Lincolnshire, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
08/10/1925
Age (at time of death): 
72
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
The Rowans, Grand Avenue, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Executors: 
George Alfred Bettinson status: Solicitor: Robert Grange Harker status: Clerk
Probate pounds: 
£71,385

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1861 census: 

Living at Pateley Bridge, Bishopside, Yorkshire. Robert Harker, 39yrs, Grocer, employing 2 men, wife, Ann, 37yrs, son, Thomas, 8yrs, plus 2 employees, and 1 domestic servant.

1871 census: 

Living at Frog Close House, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire. Edward Warburton, 48yrs, Surgeon/GP, wife, Jane, 43yrs, nephew, Thomas Harker, 18yrs, Medical Student, Beaumont Connolly, 27yrs, Assistant/ Medical Student, plus 2 domestic servants.

1901 census: 

Living at 7, Walpole Gardens, Twickenham, Middlesex. Thomas Harker, Hd. 48yrs, retired Surgeon, plus 2 domestic servants.

1911 census: 

Living at Trevelloe, Grand Avenue, Worthing, Sussex. Thomas Harker, 58yrs, retired Medical Manufacturer, wife, Lucy Jane Harker, 54yrs, son, George Cuthbert Warburton Harker, 20yrs, student at Cambridge University., plus 2 domestic servants.

1921 census: 

Living at The Rowans, Grand Avenue, Worthing, Sussex. Thomas Harker, Hd. 68yrs, Retired Doctor, wife, Lucy Jane, 64yrs, plus 2 domestic servants.