Fifth Generation (Continued) Family of William Walker (16) & Sarah Ann Robinson
29. Grace Margaret Walker (William4, William3, William2, Elizabeth1). Born on 2 Feb 1890 in York, Yorkshire, England. Grace Margaret died on 16 Mar 1892; she was 2.
30. Lilian Violet Ada Walker (William4, William3, William2, Elizabeth1). Born on 27 Aug 1893 in Cahir (An Cathair), Co. Tipperary, Ireland. Lilian Violet Ada was baptized in Cahir (An Cathair), Co. Tipperary, Ireland, on 11 May 1894.
possible marriage: Lilian V., Islington R.D., Sep 1916 quarter, v. 1b, p. 330 to Arthur Weston
possible marriage: Lilian V.A., Camberwell R.D., Mar 1934 quarter, v. 1d, p. 1137 to Joseph E. Slow
Lilian Walker was an "inmate" in an institution located at Finsbury Road, Brighton, Sussex. She was born at Co. Tipperary, Ireland. (RG 14, PN5106; RG 78 PN226 RD79 SD1 ED18 SN161) The institution on Finsbury Road, Brighton was the Brighton Home for Female Penitents, also known as Albion Hill Home. The home was established at Albion Hill in 1858 as a home for prostitutes and later starting in 1918 for unwed mothers. The home closed in 1951 and was demolished.
31. William Aubrey Arthur Victor Walker (William4, William3, William2, Elizabeth1). Born on 9 Oct 1895 in Newbridge (Droichead Nua), Co. Kildare, Ireland. William Aubrey Arthur Victor was baptized in Newbridge (Droichead Nua), Co. Kildare, Ireland, on 8 Nov 1896. Occupation: Soldier.
On 27 Nov 1915 William Aubrey Arthur Victor married Alice Frances Knowlden in Hackney, London, England.3 Born in 1896 in Hackney, London, England. Alice Frances was baptized in Hackney, London, England, on 6 Dec 1896.3
32. Mizpah (Mabel) Walker (William4, William3, William2, Elizabeth1). Born on 28 Aug 1897 in Canterbury, Kent, England. Mizpah (Mabel) was baptized in Canterbury, Kent, England, on 14 Oct 1897.
"She was a native of Aldershot. In June 1914, she was charged at Clerkenwell with stealing a bracelet and watch and was bound over. In August 1918, she was sentenced at the North London Session to three months' imprisonment in the second division for stealing a diamond ring. At Southend in August 1919, she was bound over for stealing a nightdress, etc. Miss Wheeler, who was then superintendent of the Girls' Shelter, obtained a situation for her at Hampstead as general servant. She gave satisfaction for a time, but then a number of petty larcenies were discovered, and she was discharged. After she had gone, her mistress received a bill for 30s. for groceries which had been ordered in her name. In October 1921, prisoner gave birth to child at Southend. Another situation obtained by the authorities of the Shelter, namely, as a cook at St. Mary's Home, Stamford Hill, where she remained for 15 months. The child was kept free at the home. Prisoner was described at the Home as very untruthful. Returning to Southend prisoner was in a situation at Cobham-rd. for a time, but when she was arrested she was keeping house for a working man who recently lost his wife. Her child was there with the man's children. In addition to the present charges, prisoner stole two handbags from Miss Doris Walton, of Camper-rd.; she obtained two cakes by false pretences from Messrs. Schofield and Martin; and she took ribbons from wreaths on a grave at Southchurch churchyard. Prisoner admitted these offences and desired the Bench to take them into consideration." (Southend-on-Sea Observer, January 21, 1925)
Mizpah Walker according to the Southend Borough Court records, initially appeared in court on the 9th of January 1925 in connection with the last offence listed; the theft of 10 shillings. On this first appearance, she was remanded in custody until Friday January 16 1925. (Essex Records Office: D/BC 1/1/13/1/20)
The Southend Borough Court records state: "Mizpah Walker, alias Mizpah Bowls, no fixed abode. Nature of offence: larceny of the sum of 3s 8 1/4 d in money of the monies of the vicar and churchwardens of Christ Church Thorpe Bay on 22 November 1924; larceny of a pair of shoes to the value of 18s 6d of the goods of one William Charles Lambert at Southend, during November 1924; obtaining by false pretences with intent to defraud the sum of 10s in money of the monies of Mary Jane Manbey [?] of Southend on 9 December 1924. She pleaded guilty on all charges and was sentenced to two months hard labour for each crime." (Essex Records Office: D/BC 1/1/13/1/20)
Articles regarding the case appear in the "Southend on Sea Observer" on 14 and 21 January 1925. (Essex Records Office: T/S 583/19)
On 16 January 1925, Mizpah Walker, alias Bowles was sentenced by the court at Southend-on-Sea, Essex to Holloway Prison in London. She was sentenced to prison for six months on three counts of theft. She stole a pair of shoes, 10 shillings and another similar amount of money under false pretenses. The prison records indicate that Mizpah Walker had a previous conviction and that she was born in Gibraltar. The prison records state she was employed in needlework. Mizpah was age 27 and was 5' 4.5" tall with brown hair. She was Church of England. Her scheduled release date was 17 July 1925 with early release possible for 16 June 1925. (London Metropolitan Archives: CLA/003/PR/02/010, Convict Nominal Register July 1924-May 1925)
The records of the St. John's Road Workhouse, Islington state that Mizpah Walker was admitted to the workhouse on 16 June 1925 by her husband H. Bowles. She was released from Holloway Prison, Islington and entered the workhouse on 16 June 1925. She was released from the workhouse with her newborn daughter and admitted to Highgate Hill Infirmary on 9 Sept. 1925. She was Anglican. (London Metropolitan Archives: Is BG 286/40)
Mizpah and her daughter were re-admitted to the workhouse from Highgate Hill Infirmary on 3 Oct 1925. They were re-admitted by Mizpah's Aunt Mrs. Barnes who resided at 14 Browning Ave, Southend-on-Sea. Mizpah and Margaret entered the workhouse on 5 Oct. 1925 and were discharged the next day on 6 Oct 1925.
Sometime in January or February 1926, Mizpah Walker applied to the Church of England Incorporated Society for Providing Homes to Waifs and and Strays for assistance with her daughter. Jean Margaret Walker was admitted to the Society on 26 February 1926. At that time, Mizpah Walker resided at the House of Mercy, Horbury, Wakefield where she was "In Training". The House of Mercy was a Church of England institution. As of 21 June 1928, Mizpah Walker was residing at St. Mary's Home, Painswick, Gloucesterchire.
33. Doris Walker (William4, William3, William2, Elizabeth1). Born on 6 Sep 1899 in Canterbury, Kent, England. Doris was baptized in Canterbury, Kent, England, on 21 Sep 1899. Doris died in Walthamstow, Essex, England, on 26 Nov 1901; she was 2.
Doris Walker died at hospital in Walthamstow, Essex as a result from "shock of burns accidentally sustained on the 25th inst."
35. Frederick Walker (William4, William3, William2, Elizabeth1). Born abt Jan 1904 in Hackney, London, England. Frederick died in Hillingdon, London, England, in Apr 1976; he was 72.
marriage: Dec 1927 quarter, Islington R.D., v. 1b, p. 369
On 11 Dec 1927 Frederick married Rose Fuchs (Fox) in Islington, London, England.