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WHO WAS WHO IN OLD PLYMOUTH

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Elizabeth Hall, spinster, believed to have been the sister of Jane Hall and Laetitia Hall, was in residence at Manadon House in 1802 according to a Deed of Appointment held by the Plymouth Archives.

George Hall appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Humphrey Hall was the last of the Hall family to be Lord of the Manors of Weston Peverell and Sampford Spiney.  Although he died at Manadon House, he was buried with his wife beneath the chancel at the Ancient Parish Church of Saint Mary, Sampford Spiney, on October 2nd 1801.  His co-heirs were his three daughters, a recipe for trouble if ever there was one.

Jane Hall, wife of Humphrey Hall, of Manadon, (above), formerly Miss Jane Saint John, daughter of Lord John Saint John, of Betso, Bedfordshire, was buried beneath the chancel at the Ancient Parish Church of Saint Mary, Sampford Spiney, on July 17th 1799.

Jane Hall was the twin daughter of Humphrey Hall and his wife Jane.  She was born at Manadon House on December 4th 1772 and baptised alongside her sister, Laetitia, at Pennycross Chapel.

Laetitia Hall, otherwise spelt "Letitia", was one of twin daughters of Mr Humphrey Hall, of Manadon, in the Tything of Weston Peverel, and the Parish of Sampford Spiney. She was born at Manadon House on December 4th 1772 and baptised at Pennycross Chapel.  She married Mr John Alexander Parlby (1769-1849), son of Mr Thomas Parlby (1727-1802), of East Stonehouse, on September 29th 1792 at Saint Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire.  When she finally inherited Mandon her husband became Lord of the Manors of Weston Peverell and Sampford Spiney.  They had one son, John Hall Parlby (1805-1899).  Mrs Letitia Parlby died at Mandon House on May 31st 1848, aged 75 years, and was buried in Saint Pancras Churchyard on Jun e 7th 1848.

James Ham appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

William Henry Ham (1871-1944), a Yorkshireman by birth, acquired a Plymouth engraving and copperplate printing business that became Messrs W H Ham Limited.

William Hamett appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

William Hamilton appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

William Hammett appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Stephen Hammick was Mayor of Plymouth for 1790-1791.

John Hanmer was the minister of Batter Street Congregational Chapel between 1760 and 1762.

Charles Harding, the eldest son of Mr John Harding, founded the Plymouth business of Messrs Charles Harding (Plymouth )Limited.

John Harding founded the Plymouth business of Messrs Harding and Sons Limited.

J Hardy appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Andrew Saunders Harris (1823-1922).

Francis W Harris was Mayor of Plymouth for 1891-1892.

Gilbert Harris appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

James Harris appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

John Harris appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Samuel Harris appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

William Best Harris (1913-1987).

William Henry Harris appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

John Harvey appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Richard Hartley was minister of the Batter Street Congregational Chapel between 1823 and 1836.

John Hawker was Mayor of Plymouth for 1805-1806.

William H Hawker was Mayor of Plymouth for 1825-1826.

David Charles Hawking (1930-1941), of 4 Lydford Park Road, Plymouth, died on the night of April 21st/22nd 1941 when a bomb destroyed the Public Air Raid Shelter at Inverdene, Plymouth.

Patricia Margaret Hawking (1926-1941), of 4 Lydford Park Road, Plymouth, died on the night of April 21st/22nd 1941 when a bomb destroyed the Public Air Raid Shelter at Inverdene, Plymouth.

Winifred May Hawking (1899-1941, husband of Mr Albert Hawking, and mother of David Charles Hawking (1930-1941) and Patricia Margaret Hawking (1926-1941), all of 4 Lydford Park Road, Plymouth, died on the night of April 21st/22nd 1941 when a bomb destroyed the Public Air Raid Shelter at Inverdene, Plymouth.

T B Hazelwood appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Benjamin Robert Haydon (1758-1813), a son of Mr Robert and his wife, formerly Miss Mary Cobley, of Dodbrooke, Kingsbridge, Devon, was baptized on April 3rd 1758 at Charles' Church, Plymouth.  He became a bookseller, printer and stationer in Whimple Street and later in Market Place, Plymouth.  Mr Benjamin Robert Haydon married Miss Sarah Cobley at the Ancient Parish Church of Saint Mary, Bridgwater, Somerset, on August 3rd 1782.  Their son, Benjamin Robert Haydon junior was born at Plymouth on January 1786.  Mr Haydon senior died in Market Place, Plymouth, after a long illness, 'borne with fortitude and resignation' on June 30th 1813 and was presumably buried in the burial ground attached to Charles' Church.

Benjamin Robert Haydon (1786-1846), son of Mr Benjamin Haydon and his wife, the former Miss Sarah Cobley.  Born in Plymouth on January 26th 1786 and baptized at the Anglican Church of Charles' on April 19th 1789.  After attending the Corporation Grammar School and the Plympton Grammar School, young Benjamin left Plymouth on May 14th 1804 to seek his fortune as an historical artist in London, where he committed suicide on Monday June 22nd 1846.

Thomas Healey appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Jonathan Hearder appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Gerard Alexander William Heath (1894-1982), of London, was a member of the syndicate that purchased the New Palace Theatre of Varieties in October 1945.  Mr Heath had been responsible for booking attractions at the Theatre since circa 1933 and under the new management became its Managing Director.  He died in Henley, Oxfordshire, on January 13th 1982.

William George Heath (1878-1961).

William Heathman appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

John Helier was Mayor of Plymouth for 1733-1734.

Josiah Hellyer appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

A Mr Herbert was a partner ion the Plymouth Bank.

William Hern appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Robert Hewer was Mayor of Plymouth for 1708-1709; replaced John Beere when he died and thus became Mayor of Plymouth for 1717-1718; also served as Mayor  of Plymouth for 1732-1733 and 1737-1738.

E Hicks appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Francis Hicks was Mayor of Plymouth for 1865-1866 and 1866-1867.

Richard Hicks was Mayor of Plymouth for 1857-1858.

Sampson Higman was the minister of the Batter Street Congregational Chapel between 1886 and 1888.

Andrew Hill was Mayor of Plymouth for 1793-1794.

Philip Hill 1 appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Philip Hill 2 appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Reginald Hillier (1884-1953) opened Plymouth's first milk bar on the north side of Basket Street on March 27th 1936. Mr Hillier died at his home, number 38 Cranmere Road, Efford, Plymouth, on May 3rd 1953 and was cremated at Efford Crematorium on May 7th 1953.

James Hine (1829-1914).

Thomas Collins Hine was the minister of Batter Street Congregational Chapel between 1839 and 1846.

Alfred Hingston appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Charles Albert Hingston (1843-1921).

Edward Hingston appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

John Philip William Hingston (1893-1976) was Chief Superintendent and Deputy Chief Constable in the Plymouth City Police Force.

Jos. Hingston appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

William Hingston appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

John Hinton appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Edmund Hipwood was minister of the Batter Street Congregational Chapel between 1860 and 1867.

Mary Ann Hoar, born circa 1849 in Stonehouse, Devon, was a resident pupil at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

Percy Morcam Hobba (1905-1941), of 33 Portland Square, Plymouth, died on the night of April 21st/22nd 1941 when a bomb destroyed the Public Air Raid Shelter at Inverdene, Plymouth.

Edward Hoblyn was Mayor of Plymouth for 1744-1745.

William Hoddy appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Thomas Vere Hodgson (1864-1926) was the Curator of the Borough of Plymouth Museum and Art Gallery until his death on Tuesday September 21st 1926.  At the age of 50 years, he married widow Mrs Ann Joanna Himing at the Anglican Church of Saint Matthias the Apostle on March 14th 1914.

John Holland appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

John Holloway appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

J Holman appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

W J Holmen appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

P Holmes appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Walter Holmes appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

D P Honey appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Henry Honey appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Robert Hooper appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Ellen M Horn, born circa 1849 in Devonport, was a resident pupil at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

C Horswill appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Ellen Horton, born circa 1848 in Barnwood, Devon, was a resident pupil at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

Mary A A Horton, born circa 1848 in Barnwood, Devon, was a resident pupil at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

Mrs Clara Hoyle, first wife of Mr Thomas Henry Greenwood Hoyle (1860-1932), died in Plymouth on July 12th 1923.

Thomas Henry Greenwood Hoyle (1860-1932), usually known as just Thomas Hoyle, was the most well-known owner of the New Palace Theatre of Varieties in Plymouth.

Alexander Hubbard was Mayor of Plymouth for 1868-1869.

L A Huet appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

William Peter Hughes appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Arthur Humm was a son of Mr Robert Edward Humm and his wife Polly Kate Humm and was born in July 1909.  He became a fitter at Messrs R Humm and Company Limited.  After the business ceased in the 1960s he became a private driving instructor at number 43 Torrington Place, North Road, Plymouth.  At some point he moved to Surrey, where he died in 1993 although his funeral was held at Efford Cemetery on December 24th 1993.

Doris Humm was the second daughter of Mr Robert Edward Humm and his wife Polly Kate Humm.  She was born in 1907, never married, and died on July 18th 1985.

Edward Humm was the second child and eldest son of Mr Robert Edward Humm and his wife Polly Kate Humm.  He was born on December 23rd 1905 and became the Works' Manager at Messrs R Humm and Company Limited, Alexander Road, Plymouth.  Edward Humm died in the Kingsbridge district in 1993.

Lovell Humm was the youngest child to be born to Mr Robert Edward Humm and his wife Polly Kate Humm in 1920 but died at the age of just 3 years in 1924.

Mabel Humm was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Edward Humm in 1912.  She married Mr James Halliday in 1936.

Percy Middleton Humm was the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Edward Humm and was born in July 1908.  He came an electrical engineer and tester at Messrs R Humm and Company Limited, Alexander Road, Plymouth.  After the business ceased in the 1960s he became a private driving instructor at number 1 Wolseley Terrace, Houndiscombe Road, Mutley, Plymouth and died on February 3rd 1996.  He was cremated at Efford Crematorium on February 9th 1996.

Mrs Polly Kate Humm, widow of Mr Robert Edward Humm, was buried at Efford Cemetery on February1st 1952.

Reginald Humm was the youngest son of Mr Robert Edward Humm and his wife Polly Kate Humm but he died shortly after being born in 1911.

Robert Edward Humm (1871-1938), a Londoner by birth, came to Plymouth circa 1890 as a bicycle engineer.  While lodging at the Woodman Inn, King Street, he fell in love with the landlord's daughter, Miss Polly Kate Westacott (1877-1952), and married her at the Anglican Church of Saint Michael, Devonport, on September 1st 1902.  He became a motor engineer and in 1893 founded the firm of Messrs R Humm and Company Limited.  Mr Robert Edward Humm died suddenly on Thursday August 4th 1938 and after a short service  was buried at Efford Cemetery on Sunday August 7th 1938.

Vera Kate Humm was the eldest child and eldest daughter of Mr Robert Edward Humm and his wife Polly Kate Humm.  Born in August 1903 she never married and died in the Torbay district in 1994.

Albert John Humphrey (1869-1928), who was born in Northamptonshire, was a GWR Plymouth District relief station master when he was appointed to be Station Master at North Road Plymouth Station in 1911.

Freeman William Hunt, originally from Aldeburgh, Suffolk, became a partner of Mr Alfred Payne Balkwill in the local business of Messrs Balkwill and Company, chemists, in 1890.  He had gained valuable experience with the business of Messrs Savoy and Moore, of New Bond Street, London, chemists to the Royal Family, and later had become a partner in Messrs Clare and Hunt, at Scarborough, Yorkshire.  When Mr Balkwill retired in 1911 Mr Hunt was joined by Mr Bernard T R Shelton but they retained the name of the business.  Mr Hunt retired in 1924.  Mr Freeman William Hunt died at Paignton, Devon, on Thursday August 1st 1935.

Stephen Alfred Hunt (1854-1933), was born in Gloucestershire and was Station Master at North Road Plymouth Station between 1901 until 1904 and afterwards Station Master at Plymouth Station (Millbay).

Henry Hurrell (1852-1939) was Mayor of Plymouth for 1902-1903, 1903-1904 and 1911-1912.

Henry Elliott Hurrell (1824-1879).

Henry George Hurrell (1901-1981).

William Hurrill was Mayor of Plymouth for 1713-1714.

Robert Huxham appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

I Hyman appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

J Hyne 1 appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

J Hyne 2 appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.