Henry Thomas Hattam, 1895–1966 (aged 71 years)
- Name
- Henry Thomas /Hattam/
| Birth | July 7, 1895
28
26 Address: Bosavern
St Just
Cornwall
Source: UK Birth Certificate Citation details: 1 Date of entry in original source: July 7, 1895 Text: Registration District: Penzance 1895 Birth in the Sub-district of Saint Just in Penwith in the County of Cornwall When and where born: Seventh July 1895, Bosavern, St Just RD Name: Henry Thomas Sex: Boy Name and surname of father: Thomas Hattam Name, surname and maiden name of mother: Amelia Hattam formerly Penrose Occupation of father: Farmer Signature, description and residence of informant: T Hattam, Father, Bosavern, St Just When registered: Fourteenth August 1895 Signature of registrar: Alfred Chenhalls, Registrar Name entered after registration:
Source: GRO index Text: 1895 Sep Penzance 5c 259 |
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| Christening | September 11, 1895
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26 (aged 2 months) |
| Birth of a brother | William Hattam 1897 (aged 1 year)
Source: GRO index Text: 1897 Mar Penzance 5c 253 |
| Christening of a brother | William Hattam April 1, 1897 (aged 1 year) |
| Occupation | General Labourer above ground Tin Mine 1911 (aged 15 years) |
| Death of a paternal grandfather | Henry Hattam 1912 (aged 16 years) Age: 81 |
| Burial of a paternal grandfather | Henry Hattam February 10, 1912 (aged 16 years) |
| Death of a mother | Amelia Penrose 1912 (aged 16 years) Age: 44 |
| Burial of a mother | Amelia Penrose December 7, 1912 (aged 17 years) |
| Marriage of a parent | Thomas Hattam — Grace Charity Warren — View this family May 17, 1913 (aged 17 years) Husband: 46 Wife: 36 Address: United Methodist Church
Alexandra Road
Penzance
Cornwall
Source: UK Marriage Certificate Citation details: 1 Date of entry in original source: May 17, 1913 Text: Name: Thomas Hattam Age: 46 years Condition: Widower Profession: Farmer Residence: Higher Bosavern, St Just Father's name: Henry Hattam (deceased) Father's profession: Farmer Name: Grace Charity Warren Age: 36 years Condition: Spinster Profession: - Residence: Tredinney, St Buryan Father's name: William Warren Father's profession: Farmer Married in the United Methodist Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the United Methodist Church by Certificate. Witnesses: Edith Cargeeg Barzillai Major In the presence of: Harry Skells, Minister Samuel O Watkins, Registrar
Source: GRO index Text: 1913 Jun Penzance 5c 423 |
| Military Service | 1916 (aged 20 years) |
| Character Reference | July 15, 1919 (aged 24 years) BOSCLAN S. Just S.O. CORNWALL This is to certify that I have known H. T. Hattam from his birth. He has been most respectably brought up and he bears an unreproachable character being steady, conscientious and industrious. I can recommend him for any position of trust and am convinced he would be a credit to any force with whom he would be associated. Signed R. G. Nesbitt J. P. Physician & Surgeon St Just July 15 1919 |
| Marriage of a sibling | William Hattam — Lucy Warren — View this family October 14, 1919 (aged 24 years) Husband: 22 Wife: 24 Address: United Methodist Church
Alexandra Road
Penzance
Cornwall
Source: UK Marriage Certificate Citation details: 1 Date of entry in original source: October 14, 1919 Text: Name: William Hattam Age: 22 years Condition: Bachelor Profession: Farmer Residence: Lancarrow, Wendron Father's name: Thomas Hattam Father's profession: Farmer Name: Lucy Warren Age: 24 years Condition: Spinster Profession: - Residence: Crowsanwray, St Buryan Father's name: William Warren Father's profession: Farmer (retired) Married in the United Methodist Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the United Methodist Church by Certificate. Witnesses: Abner Warren Charles Hattam In the presence of: W H Lockley, Minister Samuel O Watkins, Registrar
Source: GRO index Text: 1919 Dec Penzance 5c 640 |
| Occupation | Metropolitan Police Constable PC 818 from December 29, 1919 to March 24, 1921 (aged 25 years)Warrant number 108290 |
| Death of a paternal grandmother | Elizabeth Thomas August 1920 (aged 25 years) Age: 88 |
| Burial of a paternal grandmother | Elizabeth Thomas August 16, 1920 (aged 25 years) |
| Marriage | Alice Maud Osborne — View this family March 29, 1921 (aged 25 years) Husband: 26 Wife: 28 Address: Wesleyan Chapel
Church Town
St Just
Penzance
Cornwall
Source: UK Marriage Certificate Citation details: 1 Date of entry in original source: March 29, 1921 Text: Name: Henry Thomas Hattam Age: 26 years Condition: Bachelor Profession: Metropolitan Police Constable Residence: Police Section House, Tottenham Lane, Hornsey Father's name: Thomas Hattam Father's profession: Farmer Name: Alice Maud Osborne Age: 28 years Condition: Spinster Profession: Elementary School Teacher Residence: 15 Princess Street, St Just Father's name: John Tippett Osborne (deceased) Father's profession: Farmer Married in the Wesleyan Chapel according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Wesleyan Methodists by Certificate. Witnesses: Harry Hattam George T Barnicoat In the presence of: Thomas Little, Wesleyan Minister Joseph E Rowe, Registrar
Source: Cornishman Newspaper Citation details: 3 Date of entry in original source: April 6, 1921 Text: ST. JUST WEDDING. A quiet but interesting wedding took place at the Wesleyan Church on Tues- day morning, the contracting parties being Mr. Henry Thomas Hattam, of the Metropolitan Police Force, Hornsey, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Hattam (formerly of Higher Bosavern, St. Just), and Miss Alice Maud Osborne, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Os- borne, formerly of St. Levan and San- creen. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. Little. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. G. Barna- coat, was tastefully attired in a costume of cream serge, with Georgette hat of nigger and tomato. Mr. H. Hattam, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as best man. There was a large gathering at the church. Miss Osborne had been on the staff of the Cape Cornwall Girls' School for 10 1/2 years, and in addition to other friends, a large number of the teachers and scholars assembled in the church. Following the wedding a reception was held at Mrs. Davy's, Princess Street, where the guests returned for luncheon, afterwards enjoying a drive to the Land's End, in the car supplied by the West Penwith Motor Company. Mr. and Mrs. Hattam left for their honeymoon at 4.45 p.m. The bride's tra- velling costume was of grey tweed. Mr. H. T. Hattam served through the was with the Buckinghamshire Territorials, and was well known in St. Just; while Miss Osborne had been a most energetic worker in the Wesley Guild, and both were the recipients of some bautiful gifts, one much valued, being the case of silver tea-spoons, presented to the bride by the scholars and staff of the Cape Cornwall Girls' School. The happy pair found congratulatory telegrams awaiting them on their return from church, and have the best wishes of a large circle of friends for their future happiness. |
| Occupation | Metropolitan Police Constable PC 317 from March 24, 1921 to February 24, 1946 (aged 50 years)Warrant number 108290 |
| Birth of a son | Henry Penrose Hattam December 26, 1921 (aged 26 years) Address: 224 High Road
Lee
London
Source: UK Birth Certificate Citation details: 1 Date of entry in original source: December 26, 1921 Text: Registration District: Lewisham 1922 Birth in the Sub-district of Lee in the County of London When and where born: Twentysixth December 1921, 224 High Road Name: Henry Penrose Sex: Boy Name and surname of father: Henry Thomas Hattam Name, surname and maiden name of mother: Alice Maud Hattam formerly Osborne Occupation of father: Metropolitan Police Constable of 173 Algenon Road, Lewisham Signature, description and residence of informant: H T Hattam, Father, 173 Algenon Road, Lewisham When registered: Twentysixth January 1922 Signature of registrar: A A Davies, Registrar Name entered after registration:
Source: GRO index Text: 1922 Mar Osborne Lewisham 1d 1910 |
| First Aid Course | April 1925 (aged 29 years) |
| Birth of a daughter | Mollie Eileen Hattam January 15, 1926 (aged 30 years)
Source: GRO index Text: 1926 Mar Osborne Lewisham 1d 1540 |
| First Aid Course | March 1933 (aged 37 years) |
| Death of a father | Thomas Hattam 1938 (aged 42 years) Age: 72
Source: GRO index Text: 1938 Sep 72 Kerrier 5c 157 |
| Burial of a father | Thomas Hattam 1938 (aged 42 years) Age: 72
Source: Cornishman Newspaper Text: WELL-KNOWN FARMER PENCOYS FUNERAL OF MR. T. HATTAM The funeral took place in Pencoys Churchyard, on Saturday, of Mr. Thomas Hattam, aged 72, who died at his resi- dence, Lancarrow Farm, Four Lanes, last Wednesday, after a very short illness. A native of St. Just-in-Penwith, Mr. Hattam farmed for many years in West Cornwall, where he was well known. About twenty years ago he re- moved to Lancarrow Farm. In addition to a widow, he leaves two sons, Mr. H. T. Hattam, who is in the Metropolitan Police and stationed at Catford, and Mr. W. Hattam, who resided with his father. The funeral service was conducted in Pencoys Church by the vicar (the Rev. S. J. Pethick). Mr. T. N. Andrew pre- sided at the organ. The mourners were Mrs. Hattam (widow), Messrs. H. T. and W. Hattam (sons), Mr. L. Hattam (grandson), Mesdames E. T. White (St. Just), J. O. and A. Lawry and J. White Sancreed (nieces), Mr H. Hattam, St. Just (brother), Messrs. C. H. E. and J. Hattam, Sancreed (nephews), Mesdames W. and H. T. Hattam (daughters-in- law), Messrs. A. Warren (St. Just), G. Warren (Truro), S. Warren (Baldhu) and H. Warren, Carharrack (brother- in-law), Mesdames L. Hattam (San- creed), Botheras (Sancreed), and A. Chappel, Penzance (cousins), Mrs. Williams, St. Just (niece), Mr. D. Warren, St. Buryan (nephew), Mrs,. Hicks, St. Day (cousin), Mr. and Mrs. R. Cargeeg, St. Buryan (brother- in-law and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. W. Tregoning, Carnmenellis (nephew and niece), Mr. S. Simmons, Stithians (nephew), Mrs. A. Warren, Mrs. G. Warren (sisters-in-law), Miss. I. White, St. Just (niece), Mr. H. Williams, St. Just (nephew), Mrs. H. Warren (sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. N. Hocking, Praze (cousins), Messrs. E. Hosking, sen. and jun. (St. Just) and J. Rowe, Sancreed (cousins) and W. B. Carhart (employee). The bearers were Messrs. J. Caddy, R. Nicholas, W. Chittock, J. Martin, E. Thomas, sen. and jun. Others present were Messrs. B. W. Knuckey, Sithians (chairman of Corn- wall Farmers' Union), C. H. Phillips (representing Messrs. A. C. Phillips and Sons, Penhalvean), J. Eddy and F. Richards (Penzance), A. Magor (Cam- borne). N. H. Reed (Troon), J. Tregoning (Penyenton), P. D. Stephens (Penlerick), Mrs. Care (representing Mr. J. H. Care, Carthew), Mr. and Mrs. W. Osborne and Mr. W. Osborne, sen. (Four Lanes), Messrs. J. Thomas (Wheal Buller), G. Downing (also representing Mr. J. W. Downing, Stithians), J. Kendall (repre- senting Messrs. J. Kendall and Sons, Praze), R. Roberts (also representing Mr. J. Roberts, Four Lanes), T. Pryor and W. Hopkins (Menherion), C. Opie (Forest), E. Wallis (Stithians), E. Thomas, S. M. and S. J. Prisk, J. Jewell, C. and J. Thomas, F. Tresidder, sen. and jun., W. J. Williams, R Floyd, H. Waters, F. Matthews, W. Richards, W. Carter, H. A. Treloar, and W. Richards. - Floral tributes were sent from his sorrowing wife; Will, Lucy and Leslie; Henry Thomas and Maud, London; Penrose and Molly; Henry and Mary; May, Edward and Ivy; Belinda and Alfred; Minnie and family, Menerlue; Will, Ivy and baby Ronald; Mr. and Mrs. Grantham and family; Harry, Annie and Robert; Mr. and Mrs. Collins and family; Bill; Frances and John; Garfield, Freda and family; Mr. and Mrs. Jewell and Iris; Minnie, Charlie and Jack; Hilda, Herbert and Molly; Abner, Ethel and family; Gertie, John and children. - Floyd Brothers, Four Lanes, carried out the funeral arrangements. |
| Marriage of a child | Henry Penrose Hattam — Edith Gladys Sayer — View this family July 14, 1945 (aged 50 years) Husband: 23 Wife: 25 Address: Methodist Church
Rushey Green
Catford
London
Source: UK Marriage Certificate Citation details: 1 Date of entry in original source: July 14, 1945 Text: Name: Henry Penrose Hattam Age: 23 years Condition: Bachelor Profession: Clerk (Ministry of Agriculture) Residence: 44 Honley Road, Catford Father's name: Henry Thomas Hattam Father's profession: Police Officer Name: Edith Gladys Sayer Age: 25 years Condition: Spinster Profession: Shorthand typist Residence: 43 Felday Road, Lewisham Father's name: George Sayer Father's profession: Taxi driver (retired) Married in the said church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Methodist Church by certificate. Witnesses: W J Hausford M E Hattam E Sayer A M Hattam In the presence of: George E Mitchell, authorised person for the said church
Source: GRO index Text: 1945 Sep Lewisham 1d 2346 |
| Victory Parade | June 8, 1946 (aged 50 years)
Source: Metropolitan Police Date of entry in original source: April 8, 1946 |
| Occupation | Metropolitan Police from 1948 to October 9, 1955 (aged 60 years) |
| Accident | December 8, 1954 (aged 59 years)
Source: unknown London newspaper Date of entry in original source: December 8, 1954 Text: Lewisham ex-P.C. Seriously Hurt Lying seriously ill in Lewis- ham Hospital with a fractured skull and fractured ribs after an accident in Catford on December 8, is Police Constable Henry Hattam. His condition was stated yesterday (Monday) to be improving. A well-known figure in the Borough and attached to Lewis- ham Police Station, where he was affectionately known as "Cornish Pasty." Mr. Hattam, after his retirement some years ago, returned to his old haunts and worked in Lewisham District Garage. At the time of the accident in the early morning at the junction of Wildfell-road with Rushey Green, Mr. Hattam was cycling to work. He was in- volved in a collision with a motor car driven by Mr. David Corcoran of Hawkhurst, Kent. Mr. Hattam lives at 44, Hon- ley-road, Catford. |
| Death of a brother | William Hattam May 14, 1962 (aged 66 years) Age: 65
Source: GRO index Text: 1962 Jun 65 Penzance 7a 88 |
| Burial of a brother | William Hattam May 1962 (aged 66 years) Text: In Ever Loving Memory of Lucy Dearly beloved wife of William Hattam. Who died at Little Barcus Farm. Perranwell Stn. Truro. On July 22nd 1953. Aged 58 Years. Also of William Hattam her husband. Who died May 14th 1962. Aged 65 Years. God's greatest gift - Remembrance. |
| Death | August 31, 1966 (aged 71 years) Age: 71
Source: GRO index Text: 1966 Sep 71 Lewisham 5d 293 |
| father |
1866–1938
Birth: August 21, 1866
35
35 — Trevegean, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall, England Death: 1938 — Lancarrow Farm, Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall, England |
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| mother |
1869–1912
Birth: April 16, 1869
43
42 — Kelynack, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall, England Death: 1912 — Higher Bosavern, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall, England |
| Marriage |
Marriage: February 25, 1893 — Parish Church, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall, England |
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13 months
elder brother |
1894–1894
Birth: March 28, 1894
27
24 — St Just in Penwith, Cornwall, England Death: March 28, 1894 — St Just in Penwith, Cornwall, England |
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16 months
himself |
1895–1966
Birth: July 7, 1895
28
26 — Bosavern, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall, England Death: August 31, 1966 — Catford, London, England |
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3 years
younger brother |
1897–1962
Birth: 1897
30
27 — Penzance (district), Cornwall, England Death: May 14, 1962 — Penzance (district), Cornwall, England |
| father |
1866–1938
Birth: August 21, 1866
35
35 — Trevegean, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall, England Death: 1938 — Lancarrow Farm, Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall, England |
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| step-mother |
1877–1951
Birth: March 16, 1877
30
28 — Crows an Wra, St Buryan, Cornwall, England Death: 1951 — Camborne-Redruth Hospital, Redruth, Cornwall, England |
| Marriage |
Marriage: May 17, 1913 — United Methodist Church, Alexandra Road, Penzance, Cornwall, England |
| himself |
1895–1966
Birth: July 7, 1895
28
26 — Bosavern, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall, England Death: August 31, 1966 — Catford, London, England |
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| wife |
1892–1990
Birth: March 9, 1892
26
25 — Treen, St Levan, Cornwall, England Death: May 25, 1990 — Catford, London, England |
| Marriage |
Marriage: March 29, 1921 — Wesleyan Methodist, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall, England |
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9 months
son |
1921–1991
Birth: December 26, 1921
26
29 — 224 High Road, Lee, London, England Death: July 5, 1991 — Hereford, Herefordshire, England |
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4 years
daughter |
1926–2010
Birth: January 15, 1926
30
33 — Catford, London, England Death: July 22, 2010 — Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Birth | UK Birth Certificate Citation details: 1 Date of entry in original source: July 7, 1895 Text: Registration District: Penzance 1895 Birth in the Sub-district of Saint Just in Penwith in the County of Cornwall When and where born: Seventh July 1895, Bosavern, St Just RD Name: Henry Thomas Sex: Boy Name and surname of father: Thomas Hattam Name, surname and maiden name of mother: Amelia Hattam formerly Penrose Occupation of father: Farmer Signature, description and residence of informant: T Hattam, Father, Bosavern, St Just When registered: Fourteenth August 1895 Signature of registrar: Alfred Chenhalls, Registrar Name entered after registration: |
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| Birth | GRO index Text: 1895 Sep Penzance 5c 259 |
| Marriage | UK Marriage Certificate Citation details: 1 Date of entry in original source: March 29, 1921 Text: Name: Henry Thomas Hattam Age: 26 years Condition: Bachelor Profession: Metropolitan Police Constable Residence: Police Section House, Tottenham Lane, Hornsey Father's name: Thomas Hattam Father's profession: Farmer Name: Alice Maud Osborne Age: 28 years Condition: Spinster Profession: Elementary School Teacher Residence: 15 Princess Street, St Just Father's name: John Tippett Osborne (deceased) Father's profession: Farmer Married in the Wesleyan Chapel according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Wesleyan Methodists by Certificate. Witnesses: Harry Hattam George T Barnicoat In the presence of: Thomas Little, Wesleyan Minister Joseph E Rowe, Registrar |
| Marriage | Cornishman Newspaper Citation details: 3 Date of entry in original source: April 6, 1921 Text: ST. JUST WEDDING. A quiet but interesting wedding took place at the Wesleyan Church on Tues- day morning, the contracting parties being Mr. Henry Thomas Hattam, of the Metropolitan Police Force, Hornsey, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Hattam (formerly of Higher Bosavern, St. Just), and Miss Alice Maud Osborne, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Os- borne, formerly of St. Levan and San- creen. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. Little. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. G. Barna- coat, was tastefully attired in a costume of cream serge, with Georgette hat of nigger and tomato. Mr. H. Hattam, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as best man. There was a large gathering at the church. Miss Osborne had been on the staff of the Cape Cornwall Girls' School for 10 1/2 years, and in addition to other friends, a large number of the teachers and scholars assembled in the church. Following the wedding a reception was held at Mrs. Davy's, Princess Street, where the guests returned for luncheon, afterwards enjoying a drive to the Land's End, in the car supplied by the West Penwith Motor Company. Mr. and Mrs. Hattam left for their honeymoon at 4.45 p.m. The bride's tra- velling costume was of grey tweed. Mr. H. T. Hattam served through the was with the Buckinghamshire Territorials, and was well known in St. Just; while Miss Osborne had been a most energetic worker in the Wesley Guild, and both were the recipients of some bautiful gifts, one much valued, being the case of silver tea-spoons, presented to the bride by the scholars and staff of the Cape Cornwall Girls' School. The happy pair found congratulatory telegrams awaiting them on their return from church, and have the best wishes of a large circle of friends for their future happiness. |
| Victory Parade | Metropolitan Police Date of entry in original source: April 8, 1946 |
| Accident | unknown London newspaper Date of entry in original source: December 8, 1954 Text: Lewisham ex-P.C. Seriously Hurt Lying seriously ill in Lewis- ham Hospital with a fractured skull and fractured ribs after an accident in Catford on December 8, is Police Constable Henry Hattam. His condition was stated yesterday (Monday) to be improving. A well-known figure in the Borough and attached to Lewis- ham Police Station, where he was affectionately known as "Cornish Pasty." Mr. Hattam, after his retirement some years ago, returned to his old haunts and worked in Lewisham District Garage. At the time of the accident in the early morning at the junction of Wildfell-road with Rushey Green, Mr. Hattam was cycling to work. He was in- volved in a collision with a motor car driven by Mr. David Corcoran of Hawkhurst, Kent. Mr. Hattam lives at 44, Hon- ley-road, Catford. |
| Death | GRO index Text: 1966 Sep 71 Lewisham 5d 293 |
| Character Reference | BOSCLAN S. Just S.O. CORNWALL This is to certify that I have known H. T. Hattam from his birth. He has been most respectably brought up and he bears an unreproachable character being steady, conscientious and industrious. I can recommend him for any position of trust and am convinced he would be a credit to any force with whom he would be associated. Signed R. G. Nesbitt J. P. Physician & Surgeon St Just July 15 1919 |
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