William Hamley
William Hamley (1803-1874), founder of Hamley Brothers
1803 May 09th. Baptised at Cripplegate the son of John Hamley, a Carpenter, and Margaret (Boorman) Burrough
1828 June 19th. Married (1) at Piccadilly to Jane Ward (died 1932)
1842 Married (2) at Islington to Susannah Ward
1850 Birth of son Francis James Hamley
1851 Residing at Bowhill Terrace, Lambeth: William Hamley (age 47 born London), Merchant. With his wife Susannah, one daughter and sons John W. Hamley (age 5 born Middlesex) and Francis J. Hamley (age 1 born Surrey).[1]
1855 Birth of son Edwin Thomas Hamley
1861 Residing at 231 high Holborn, London: William Hamley (age 58 born Cripplegate), Toy Dealer. With his wife Susannah and three children.[2]
1871 Residing at 19 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury: William Hamley (age 68 born Cripplegate), Retired Toy Merchant(?). With his wife Susannah, son Edwin T. Hamley (age 15 born Brighton), Clerk, and daughter Florence.[3]
1874 February 05th. Died, late of 231 High Holborn and of 19 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, Toyman. Probate to John ward and John Mellor Fogg. Buried at Brompton Cemetery