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Benjamin Harvey

From Graces Guide

Benjamin Harvey (c1796-1850) founder of Harvey Nichols and Co

1796 Born at Ipswich

1828 Married at Winchester to Anna Oates (1810-1872)

c.1848 Birth of son Benjamin Charles Harvey

1850 November 22nd. Benjamin died at his residence in Surbiton age 54.[1]

1851 Residing at 9 Lowndes Terrace, Westminster, London: Anne Harvey (age 39 born Winchester), Draper (and widowed). With her daughter Edith and son Benjamin Harvey (age 3 born Essex). Also her sister Sarah Beale, a nephew Philip Watson (age 16), her brother Aldred Oates (age 33) and eleven other staff (shop workers).[2]

1861 Residing at 64 Montpelier Road, Brighton: Anne Harvey (age 49 born Winchester), House and Funded Property. With her daughter Edith Smith and son Benjamin Harvey (age 13 born Stanstead, Essex). Also her SIL K. Smith (age 33), Captain in Militia and a grandson.[3]

1872 March 26th. His widow Anne, 50 Boltons, South Kensington, died. Probate to Benjamin Charles Harvey 'her son and partner'. (also James Nichols and Joseph Watson who renounced).[4] Buried at Brompton Cemetery


Notes

  • Benjamin Charles Harvey age 25 married 1872 June 04th to Kate McFarlane. Divorced 1885. In 1891 census he is living at Hove, no occupation, married to Constance.

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Sources of Information

  1. Brighton Gazette - Thursday 05 December 1850
  2. 1851 census
  3. 1861 Census
  4. Illustrated London News - Saturday 22 June 1872