Richard Levings

M, b. circa 1833, d. 20 October 1898
FatherWilliam Stephen Levings b. 9 Aug 1795, d. 17 Sep 1880
MotherAnn Odell b. c 1797, d. 17 Nov 1869
Birth*Richard Levings was born circa 1833 at Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10  
BaptismHe was baptized on 7 April 1833 at Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England.11 
(Member of household) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1841 as a member of the household of Clarinda Harris at Southampton Street, Finsbury, St James Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.1 
Occupation*Richard Levings was a plumber and glazier circa 1852 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England.2,3 
Marriage*He married Catherine Unah Hynes, daughter of Matthew Hynes, on 8 March 1852 at Saint Philip Parish Church, Swanfield Street, Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England. The wedding party included Jesse Young and [Mary] Young.3,4,2 
(Witness) MarriageRichard Levings witnessed the marriage of John Levings and Sarah Kendrick on 29 August 1852 at Saint Pancras Parish Church, Euston Road, Camden, St. Pancras, Middlesex, England.12,13 
Residence*Richard Levings and Catherine Unah Hynes lived circa 1853 at 61 Henry Street, Marylebone, London, England.14 
Birth of SonHis son Arthur Levings was born on 1 May 1853 at 61 Henry Street, Marylebone, London, England.14,4,5,6 
ResidenceRichard Levings and Catherine Unah Hynes lived between 1855 and 1856 at 9 Arthur Street, Homerton, Hackney, Middlesex, England.15,4,16,17 
OccupationRichard Levings was a painter, glazier and plumber between 1855 and 1864 at Hackney, Middlesex, England.15,16,17,18,19,20,5,21,22 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Unah Levings was born on 27 January 1856 at 9 Arthur Street, Homerton, Hackney, Middlesex, England.16,5,6 
ResidenceRichard Levings and Catherine Unah Hynes lived circa 1857 at Lower Homerton, Hackney, Middlesex, England.18,19 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Louisa Maude Levings was born on 29 July 1857 at Lower Homerton, Hackney, Middlesex, England.18,5,6 
ResidenceRichard Levings and Catherine Unah Hynes lived between 1859 and 1864 at 2 Wick Road, Hackney, Middlesex, England.20,5,21,22 
Birth of SonHis son Walter Levings was born on 16 October 1859 at Wick Road, Hackney, Middlesex, England.20,5,6 
Census*Richard Levings appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Catherine Unah Hynes on the census of 1861 at 2 Wick Road, Hackney, Middlesex, England. The household also included Arthur Levings, Unah Levings, Louisa Maude Levings and Walter Levings.5 
Birth of SonHis son Mark Levings was born on 16 April 1862 at 2 Wick Road, Hackney, Middlesex, England.21,6,7 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Gertrude Annie Levings was born on 15 April 1864 at 2 Wick Street, Hackney, Middlesex, England.22,6,7 
Death of MotherHis mother Ann Odell died on 17 November 1869 at St. John's Road Workhouse, Islington, Middlesex, England.23,24,25,26,27 
OccupationRichard Levings was a painter, glazier and plumber circa 1871 at Bromley, St Leonard, London, England.6 
CensusHe appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Catherine Unah Hynes on the census of 1871 at 157 Campbell Road, Bromley, St Leonard, London, England. The household also included Arthur Levings, Unah Levings, Louisa Maude Levings, Walter Levings, Mark Levings and Gertrude Annie Levings.6 
Death of FatherHis father William Stephen Levings died on 17 September 1880 at Gibraltar, Ewell, Surrey, England.28 
OccupationRichard Levings was a plumber circa 1881 at Mile End Old Town, London, England.7 
CensusHe appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Catherine Unah Hynes on the census of 1881 at 17 Canal Road, Mile End Old Town, London, England. The household also included Mark Levings and Gertrude Annie Levings.7 
OccupationRichard Levings was a plumber and painter circa 1891 at Peckham, Camberwell, London, England.8 
CensusHe appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Catherine Unah Hynes on the census of 1891 at 233 Commercial Road, Peckham, Camberwell, London, England.8 
ResidenceRichard Levings and Catherine Unah Hynes lived between 1895 and 1898 at 5 Shorncliffe Terrace, Folkestone, Kent, England. The Electoral Registers suggest that they may have owned this property.29,30,9,31
OccupationRichard Levings was a gasfitter before 20 October 1898 at Folkestone, Kent, England.9 
Death*He died on 20 October 1898 at Victoria Hospital, Folkestone, Kent, England.9,10 
Burial*He was buried on 26 October 1898 at Cheriton Road Cemetery, Folkestone, Kent, England.10 

Family

Catherine Unah Hynes b. c 1827, d. 21 Apr 1905
Marriage*He married Catherine Unah Hynes, daughter of Matthew Hynes, on 8 March 1852 at Saint Philip Parish Church, Swanfield Street, Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England. The wedding party included Jesse Young and [Mary] Young.3,4,2 
Children
Last Edited14 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S1831] 1841 census of England, Middlesex, St James Clerkenwell, p. 17, Clarinda Levings household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 20 May 2022); citing HO107 piece 662 folio 4/32 page 17.
  2. [S4087] Saint Philip Parish (Bethnal Green), "Register of Marriages '5' [1 Dec 1851-8 Apr 1852]," p. 202, entry no. 404, Richard Levings and Catherine Unah Hynes, 08 Mar 1852; imaged, "London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 24 Apr 1854), image 228 of 504; citing P72/PHI/014 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  3. [S1964] England, marriage certificate for Richard Levings and Catherine Unah Hynes, 08 Mar 1852; citing 01c/593/404, Bethnal Green registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  4. [S2025] Hackney Board of Guardians, "Register of Settlement [Jan 1854 - 1856]," p. 181, entry for Richard Levings, 07 Jan1856; imaged, "London, England, Selected Poor Law Removal and Settlement Records, 1698-1930," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 14 Jul 2022), image 188 of 275; citing HABG/195/003 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  5. [S1971] 1861 census of England, Middlesex, South Hackney, p. 31, Richard Levings household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 06 Jul 2022); citing Class: RG 9; Piece: 164; Folio: 72; Page: 31; GSU roll: 542584.
  6. [S1972] 1871 census of England, London, Bromley St Leonard, pp. 25-26, Richard Levings household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 06 Jul 2022); citing Class: RG10; Piece: 571; Folio: 16; Page: 25; GSU roll: 823320.
  7. [S1973] 1881 census of England, London, Mile End Old Town, p. 6, Richard Levings household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 06 Jul 2022); citing Class: RG11; Piece: 485; Folio: 88; Page: 6; GSU roll: 1341107.
  8. [S1974] 1891 census of England, London, Peckham Camberwell, p. 27, Richard Levings household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 06 Jul 2022); citing Class: RG12; Piece: 484; Folio: 74; Page: 27; GSU roll: 6095594.
  9. [S1976] England, death certificate for Richard Levings, died 20 Oct 1898; citing 02a/628/215, Elham registration district and Folkestone subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  10. [S2066] Shepway District Council (Folkstone - Kent), "Burial Register [Nov 1893 - Dec 1903]," p. 236, entry no. 1887, Richard Levings, 26 Oct 1898; imaged, "England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2016," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 19 Jul 2022), image 1449 of 1569; citing Burial Register No. 4 held by the Shepway District Council.
  11. [S1914] Parish Church of Aspley-Guise (Bedfordshire), "Christenings, 1773-1865," p. 54, entry no. 430, Richard Levings, 07 Apr 1833; imaged, "England, Bedfordshire Parish Registers, 1538-1983," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPC8-NXK4 : accessed 25 Jun 2022), image 255 of 695; citing FHL digital film 952387, Image Group Number (DGS) 8079258 of original records in the Bedford County Records Office.
  12. [S1820] England, marriage certificate for John Levings and Sarah Kendrick, 29 Aug 1852; citing 01b/130/408, Saint Pancras registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  13. [S4086] Saint Pancras Parish (Euston Road, Camden), "Register of Marriages [May 1852-Sep 1852]," p. 204, entry no. 408, John Levings and Sarah Kendrick, 29 Aug 1852; imaged, "London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 24 Apr 1854), image 103 of 504; citing P90/PAN1/103 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  14. [S1965] England, birth certificate for Authur Levings, born 01 May 1853; citing 01a/437/88, Marylebone registration district and St Johns subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  15. [S2021] Saint Barnabas (Homerton), "Register of Baptisms [Jul 1847 - Feb 1859]," p. 138, entry no. 1097, Arthur Levings, 18 Nov 1855; imaged, "London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1920," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 12 Jul 2022), image 193 of 224; citing P79/BAN1/001 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  16. [S1966] England, birth certificate for Unah Levings, born 27 Jan 1856; citing 01b/324/415, Hackney registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  17. [S2022] Saint Barnabas (Homerton), "Register of Baptisms [Jul 1847 - Feb 1859]," p. 144, entry no. 1148, Unah Levings, 17 Feb 1856; imaged, "London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1920," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 12 Jul 2022), image 196 of 224; citing P79/BAN1/001 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  18. [S1967] England, birth certificate for Louisa Maude Levings, born 29 Jul 1857; citing 01b/324/212, Hackney registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  19. [S2023] Saint Barnabas (Homerton), "Register of Baptisms [Jul 1847 - Feb 1859]," p. 174, entry no. 1390, Louisa Maud Levings, 30 Aug 1857; imaged, "London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1920," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 12 Jul 2022), image 211 of 224; citing P79/BAN1/001 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  20. [S1968] England, birth certificate for Walter Levings, born 16 Oct 1859; citing 01b/367/329, Hackney registration district and South Hackney subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  21. [S1969] England, birth certificate for Mark Levings, born 16 Apr 1862; citing 01b/386/149, Hackney registration district and South Hackney subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  22. [S1970] England, birth certificate for Gertrude Annie Levings, born 15 Apr 1864; citing 01b/408/149, Hackney registration district and South Hackney subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  23. [S2088] St. John's Road Workhouse (Islington), "Admission and Discharge Register (Alphabetical) [1868 - 1869]," unpaginated, entry for Ann Livings, admitted 17 Aug 1869; imaged, "London, England, Workhouse Admission and Discharge Records, 1764-1930," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 23 Jul 2022), image 126 of 211; citing ISBG/284/001 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  24. [S2086] England, death certificate for Ann Levings, died 17 Nov 1869; citing 01b/177/444, Islington registration district and Islington West subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  25. [S2087] St. John's Road Workhouse (Islington), "Register of Deaths [1867 - 1888]," unpaginated, entry for Ann Livings, 17 Nov 1869; imaged, "London, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-2003," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 23 Jul 2022), image 20 of 417; citing ISBG/290/001 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  26. [S2089] Liverpool Road Workhouse (Islington), "Admission and Discharge Regisgter [May 1869 - Feb 1871]," unpaginated, entry for Ann Livings, died 17 Nov 1869; imaged, "London, England, Workhouse Admission and Discharge Records, 1764-1930," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 24 Jul 2022), image 161 of 490; citing ISBG/280/004 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  27. [S2090] Liverpool Road Workhouse (Islington), "Admission and Discharge Register [Dec 1868 - Jun 1870]," unpaginated, entry for Ann Livings, died 17 Nov 1869; imaged, "London, England, Workhouse Admission and Discharge Records, 1764-1930," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 24 Jul 2022), image 319 of 508; citing ISBG/280/002 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  28. [S2095] England, death certificate for William Stephen Levings, died 17 Sep 1880; citing 02a/18/65, Epsom registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  29. [S2015] Parliamentary Borough of Hythe, "Folkstone Polling District, Town of Folkestone, North Ward, Lodgers, 1895," p. 97, entry no. 3766, Charles Foster, 5 Shorncliffe Terrance, Cheriton Road; imaged, "England & Wales, Electoral Registers 1832-1932," database and images, FindMyPast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 10 Jul 2022), image 98; citing SPR.Mic.P.4/BL.H.90 held by the British Library.
  30. [S2016] Parliamentary Borough of Hythe, "Folkstone Polling District, Town of Folkestone, North Ward, Occupiers, 1896," p. 43, entry no. 1477, Richard Levings, 5 Shorncliffe Terrance; imaged, "England & Wales, Electoral Registers 1832-1932," database and images, FindMyPast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 10 Jul 2022), image 45; citing SPR.Mic.P.4/BL.H.90 held by the British Library.
  31. [S2017] Parliamentary Borough of Hythe, "Folkstone Polling District, Town of Folkestone, North Ward, Occupiers, 1899," p. 18, entry no. P659, Richard Levings, 5 Shorncliffe Terrance; imaged, "England & Wales, Electoral Registers 1832-1932," database and images, FindMyPast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 10 Jul 2022), image 70; citing SPR.Mic.P.4/BL.H.90 held by the British Library.