The Hunt 'Clarance' Family
Throughout the rest of this website I will refer to John William Hunt as LLOYD CLARANCE
Lloyd Clarance is my paternal Great Grandfather
Lloyd Clarance is my paternal Great Grandfather
He was baptised on 8th April 1849 three days after his birth in the Parish of All Saints, Poplar in the County of Middlesex. His father also John William Hunt was listed as Clerk to Ship Builder.
Lloyd is one of 5 children born to John William Hunt and Elizabeth Ann (nee Chappell).
Lloyd is one of 5 children born to John William Hunt and Elizabeth Ann (nee Chappell).
- Elizabeth Emily 9 Oct 1847 - 21 March 1924 Married William Austin 13 June 1871
- John William HUNT (Lloyd Clarance) 5 April 1849 - 13 March 1939 Married *Kate Hollingsworth 12 Jan 1874
- William Henry HUNT 4 May 1851 - 6 Dec 1894 Married Jane Janet Davis 6 Jan 1874
- James Joseph HUNT 29 July 1853 - Apr 1855
- Mary Sarah HUNT 27 Oct 1859 - 18 March 1887 Married Edward Henry Peirson 22 Apr 1886
All Saints Church font
John William Hunt (senior) Lloyds father.
He was born 13 December 1822 in Poplar, and baptised at the Poplar All Saints Church on 9 February 1823.
In 1841 he is listed on the census as living at Emmet Street, Poplar Middlesex and his occupation as a man servant. It was here that he met Elizabeth Ann Chappell who was working as a servant. On 17 August 1846 they married in the parish of Stepney St Thomas in the Borough of Tower Hamlets. By this time his profession is a Clerk residing at 14 Portland Street. His father also John William Hunt was working as 'sawyer'
He was a witness for the marriage with an unknown Jane Slater. Elizabeth's father was Joseph Chappell and working as a 'smith'
SAWYER - Timber mill/pit worker, sawing timber
SMITH - Metal worker - see also Engine Smith, Blacksmith, Fender Smith
He was born 13 December 1822 in Poplar, and baptised at the Poplar All Saints Church on 9 February 1823.
In 1841 he is listed on the census as living at Emmet Street, Poplar Middlesex and his occupation as a man servant. It was here that he met Elizabeth Ann Chappell who was working as a servant. On 17 August 1846 they married in the parish of Stepney St Thomas in the Borough of Tower Hamlets. By this time his profession is a Clerk residing at 14 Portland Street. His father also John William Hunt was working as 'sawyer'
He was a witness for the marriage with an unknown Jane Slater. Elizabeth's father was Joseph Chappell and working as a 'smith'
SAWYER - Timber mill/pit worker, sawing timber
SMITH - Metal worker - see also Engine Smith, Blacksmith, Fender Smith
John William Hunt (Senior)
Baptism record
9 February 1823
Baptism record
9 February 1823
John W Hunt Death cert. Senility.
Census & Timeline of Lloyds father
Between 1874 and 1875 he was a Church Warden at Saint Matthias Church, Poplar, Middlesex.
1876 a Secretary of the High Court, in Greenwich, London. A position he held for one year when the Bond of Union was drafted and formulated.
1880 he was the original founder of the Orient Permanent Building Society.
1911 he went to live with Lloyd Clarance in the family home The Ferns, Elmfield Road, Consett, County Durham until his death on the 12 December 1915. He named his eldest daughter Elizabeth Emily as executor to his Will (Emily). His memorial service was held on the 19 December 1915 at the parish Church in Consett and later his internment at East London Cemetery, Plaistow, following a service at Saint Matthias Church in Poplar.
Wife Elizabeth died 26 October 1900 in Poplar aged 79.
- 1851 21 Emmett Street, Poplar, Middlesex, England Occupation: Clerk Lloyd was aged 2
- 1861 1 Burchfield Terrace, Limehouse St Anne, Middlesex, England Occupation: Engineers Clerk Lloyd was aged 12
- 1871 36 Canton Street, Poplar, London, England Occupation: Commercial Clerk (engineers)
- 1881 43 Canton Street, Poplar, London, England Occupation: Collector of the Queens Taxes
- 1891 43 Canton Street, Poplar, London, England, Occupation: Secretary to Building Society
- 1901 43 Canton Street, Poplar, London, England Occupation: Secretary to Building Society
- 1911 The Ferns, Elmfield Road, Consett, Benfieldside, Durham, England Living at Lloyd Clarance family home and retired
Between 1874 and 1875 he was a Church Warden at Saint Matthias Church, Poplar, Middlesex.
1876 a Secretary of the High Court, in Greenwich, London. A position he held for one year when the Bond of Union was drafted and formulated.
1880 he was the original founder of the Orient Permanent Building Society.
1911 he went to live with Lloyd Clarance in the family home The Ferns, Elmfield Road, Consett, County Durham until his death on the 12 December 1915. He named his eldest daughter Elizabeth Emily as executor to his Will (Emily). His memorial service was held on the 19 December 1915 at the parish Church in Consett and later his internment at East London Cemetery, Plaistow, following a service at Saint Matthias Church in Poplar.
Wife Elizabeth died 26 October 1900 in Poplar aged 79.
Re: The Ferns, Elmfield Road, Consett, County Durham.
Although this property was occupied by Lloyd and Kate Clarance and their children, Lloyds father took out the mortgage and insurance on the property. Several documents for the Ferns are in the name of John William Hunt the elder.
Although this property was occupied by Lloyd and Kate Clarance and their children, Lloyds father took out the mortgage and insurance on the property. Several documents for the Ferns are in the name of John William Hunt the elder.
Two photographs John William Hunt senior sat down one with Lloyd standing. These were taken on the steps going down to the garden at The Ferns, the family home in Consett. I am judging these photo's to have been taken just prior to the death of Lloyds father in 1915.
John William Hunt (transcribed exactly as written on the original article)
Obituary
Death of a veteran Forester. Our obituary columns last week contained an announcement of the death of Mr John William Hunt, who passed away at the Ferns, Consett, the residence of his son, Mr John William Hunt (a gentleman better known during the whole of his professional career of 47 years as Mr Lloyd Clarance) Mr Hunt had passed the last few of his declining years with Mr and Mrs Clarance and at the time of his death was on the eve of completing his 93rd year. To those privileged to know Mr Hunt it will be a sincere regret to realise that his patriarchal figure and benign influence are gone, but such feelings are mellowed by the reflection that he had enjoyed very ripe and full life of service to the community. He was a member of the Masonic Craft for nearly 40 years, but it was in the Ancient Order of Foresters that he particularly interested himself. He was father of the order in the country, in the year 1852, when the membership of the AOF counted up to 120,000, in contrast with it present membership of almost one million. Court 'Foresters Home' 2508 came into existence and amongst the founders was Bro. J W Hunt. He was appointed secretary on the opening night, an office he held for 34 years.
The he was appointed treasurer. This honoury appointment he held for 24 years. In the year 1860 Bro. Hunt was appointed secretary of the East London and Essex District, which position he held for 36 years with honour and credit to all concerned. At the age of 73 he deemed it desirable to let a younger man take hold of the reigns. Brother Hunt was High Court Auditor as Chester in 1870, was secretary of the investigation committee at Worcester in 1873, was High Court Secretary in Greenwich in 1876 to 1877, when the Bond of Union was drafted and formulated, and when the Great Encounter Branch Registration was successfully fought. In 1880 he and a few others found the well known 'Orient Permanent Building Society', and Mr Hunt was the first secretary, which post he held until 1906, when he retired. Mr Hunt was also one of the founders of the Poplar Benevolent Society, was its first secretary, and continued in that position from 1846, the date of the inception of the organisation, until 1859. The deceased was a gentleman of charming manners and of refined tastes and his conversation was enriched by experiences from which he drew wisely, and with the philosophy of a keen and thoughtful observer. In his declining years he spent most of his time surrounded by objects of natural history and valuable books, and made a hobby of the study of microscopic life. His collection of slides is probably amongst unique in the country. A special service was held in the Parish Church, by the Rev T H Perkins, at the conclusion of which cortège proceeded to the Consett Station from whence the body was conveyed to London. The funeral took place at Poplar on the Thursday. Those present at Consett included Mr and Mrs John W Hunt (son and daughter in law) , Mr Arthur C Hunt (grandson), Mrs C M Muskett (grandaughter) Katie C Hunt (Great Granddaughter), Mrs Wake, Mr T L Gledstone, Mr J M Anysley, Mr M Coward Klee, Mr I Davis, Mr Cellan Jones, Mr Wade, Mr Scott, Mr C Stephenson, Mr L Matthews, Mr Cornforth, and others.
Floral tributes were sent by Mr and Mrs John W Hunt, Mr and Mrs A C Hunt, Mr and Mrs C M Muskett, Mr and Mrs M Coward Klee and Miss Katie C Hunt.
Mr Hunt was during his life-time a prominent figure in Poplar, where he was born, in fact, by those associated with him he was regarded as a kind of landmark, and he had won the highest respect for integrity, whilst he was of a most urbane disposition. The interment, there was at his testamentary desire and took place at the East London Cemetery, Plaistow. The first part of the service was conducted in St Matthias Church, Poplar of which the deceased was a Warden in 1874-75. Amongst the large attendance were representatives of the Orient Building Society, including the Mayor of Poplar, of the East London and Essex District of Foresters, and the Poplar Benevolent Society. There were many floral tributes. In addition to those sent by members of the family, wreaths were received from the East London and Essex District of Foresters, the Directors and Officers of the Orient Building Society and the committee of the Poplar Benevolent Society. A memorial sermon was preached on Sunday December 19th by the Rev J Hudson Barker at the Parish Church, Consett.
Obituary
Death of a veteran Forester. Our obituary columns last week contained an announcement of the death of Mr John William Hunt, who passed away at the Ferns, Consett, the residence of his son, Mr John William Hunt (a gentleman better known during the whole of his professional career of 47 years as Mr Lloyd Clarance) Mr Hunt had passed the last few of his declining years with Mr and Mrs Clarance and at the time of his death was on the eve of completing his 93rd year. To those privileged to know Mr Hunt it will be a sincere regret to realise that his patriarchal figure and benign influence are gone, but such feelings are mellowed by the reflection that he had enjoyed very ripe and full life of service to the community. He was a member of the Masonic Craft for nearly 40 years, but it was in the Ancient Order of Foresters that he particularly interested himself. He was father of the order in the country, in the year 1852, when the membership of the AOF counted up to 120,000, in contrast with it present membership of almost one million. Court 'Foresters Home' 2508 came into existence and amongst the founders was Bro. J W Hunt. He was appointed secretary on the opening night, an office he held for 34 years.
The he was appointed treasurer. This honoury appointment he held for 24 years. In the year 1860 Bro. Hunt was appointed secretary of the East London and Essex District, which position he held for 36 years with honour and credit to all concerned. At the age of 73 he deemed it desirable to let a younger man take hold of the reigns. Brother Hunt was High Court Auditor as Chester in 1870, was secretary of the investigation committee at Worcester in 1873, was High Court Secretary in Greenwich in 1876 to 1877, when the Bond of Union was drafted and formulated, and when the Great Encounter Branch Registration was successfully fought. In 1880 he and a few others found the well known 'Orient Permanent Building Society', and Mr Hunt was the first secretary, which post he held until 1906, when he retired. Mr Hunt was also one of the founders of the Poplar Benevolent Society, was its first secretary, and continued in that position from 1846, the date of the inception of the organisation, until 1859. The deceased was a gentleman of charming manners and of refined tastes and his conversation was enriched by experiences from which he drew wisely, and with the philosophy of a keen and thoughtful observer. In his declining years he spent most of his time surrounded by objects of natural history and valuable books, and made a hobby of the study of microscopic life. His collection of slides is probably amongst unique in the country. A special service was held in the Parish Church, by the Rev T H Perkins, at the conclusion of which cortège proceeded to the Consett Station from whence the body was conveyed to London. The funeral took place at Poplar on the Thursday. Those present at Consett included Mr and Mrs John W Hunt (son and daughter in law) , Mr Arthur C Hunt (grandson), Mrs C M Muskett (grandaughter) Katie C Hunt (Great Granddaughter), Mrs Wake, Mr T L Gledstone, Mr J M Anysley, Mr M Coward Klee, Mr I Davis, Mr Cellan Jones, Mr Wade, Mr Scott, Mr C Stephenson, Mr L Matthews, Mr Cornforth, and others.
Floral tributes were sent by Mr and Mrs John W Hunt, Mr and Mrs A C Hunt, Mr and Mrs C M Muskett, Mr and Mrs M Coward Klee and Miss Katie C Hunt.
Mr Hunt was during his life-time a prominent figure in Poplar, where he was born, in fact, by those associated with him he was regarded as a kind of landmark, and he had won the highest respect for integrity, whilst he was of a most urbane disposition. The interment, there was at his testamentary desire and took place at the East London Cemetery, Plaistow. The first part of the service was conducted in St Matthias Church, Poplar of which the deceased was a Warden in 1874-75. Amongst the large attendance were representatives of the Orient Building Society, including the Mayor of Poplar, of the East London and Essex District of Foresters, and the Poplar Benevolent Society. There were many floral tributes. In addition to those sent by members of the family, wreaths were received from the East London and Essex District of Foresters, the Directors and Officers of the Orient Building Society and the committee of the Poplar Benevolent Society. A memorial sermon was preached on Sunday December 19th by the Rev J Hudson Barker at the Parish Church, Consett.
St Matthias Church
Poplar
Signature of John William Hunt (senior)
Lloyd Clarance not spelt Clarence !
Throughout Lloyd's theatrical years he did not stick to one name and it often confused me when trying to locate him on the census records as you will see on the timeline below. It was all about the spelling which was not meant to be with an 'e'
Census
Lloyd and Kate had in total seven children of which only three survived infancy, as stated on the 1911 census (click here to view), although on the biography it states they had eight children. In order of birth are as follows.
* I have been unable to locate the details for the 7th or 8th child. It is possible they were still births.
Throughout Lloyd's theatrical years he did not stick to one name and it often confused me when trying to locate him on the census records as you will see on the timeline below. It was all about the spelling which was not meant to be with an 'e'
Census
- 1851 21 Emmett Street, Poplar, Middlesex, England
- 1861 1 Burchfield Terrace, Limehouse St Anne, Middlesex, England
- 1871 5 Stockwell St, St Enoch, Glasgow - Lloyd Clarance Vocalist
- 1881 22 Station Rd, Woolstanton, Staffs - Lloyd Clarence Inn keeper & Theatrical Actor
- 1891 1 The Ferns, Oxbridge Lane, Stockton on Tees - John L Clarence Theatre Manager
- 1901 28 Taylor St, Consett, Co. Durham - Lloyd Clarence Theatre Manager
- 1911 The Ferns, Elmfield Road, Consett, Co. Durham - Lloyd Clarance Theatre Manager
Lloyd and Kate had in total seven children of which only three survived infancy, as stated on the 1911 census (click here to view), although on the biography it states they had eight children. In order of birth are as follows.
- John William George Lloyd Clarance Hunt Nov 1874 - 10 Jan 1975 age 10 weeks
- Daisy Rosina Katy Hunt 9 Aug 1877 - 25 Aug 1877 age 16 days
- Annie Agnes Isabel Hunt 26 Feb 1879 - 23 Aug 1895 age 16
- Arthur Ernest Clarance Hunt 15 Nov 1883 - ? 1956 age 73
- Bertie Reginald Henry Hunt 13 May 1887 - 9 Dec 1975 age 88 (my paternal Grandfather)
- Clari James Hunt 2 Jan 1892 - 22 June 1892 age 6 months
* I have been unable to locate the details for the 7th or 8th child. It is possible they were still births.
Annie Agnes Isabel Hunt snippet from
August 26, 1895 - Northern Echo - Darlington, Durham, England
The Morning Post
12 August 1881
Staffordshire Sentinel
Thursday 29 December 1881
The end of Lloyd's time at the Station Inn
The Station Inn
Tunstall
1871 Census
Lodger with Chas King
Lodger with Chas King
1881 Census
Living with wife Kate and daughter Annie
Living with wife Kate and daughter Annie
1891 Census
Living with wife Kate (listed Catherine) Sons Arthur and Bertie. Visitor George Hollingsworth (Kates brother). Servants Margaret A Watson and Elizabeth Fairlamb
Living with wife Kate (listed Catherine) Sons Arthur and Bertie. Visitor George Hollingsworth (Kates brother). Servants Margaret A Watson and Elizabeth Fairlamb
1901 Census
Living with wife Kate and son Bertie
Living with wife Kate and son Bertie
1911 Census
Living with wife Kate, father John W Hunt sn. Grandaughter Katie, Servant Hannah Surtees.
Living with wife Kate, father John W Hunt sn. Grandaughter Katie, Servant Hannah Surtees.
This photograph of Lloyd was found at the Empire Theatre, Front Street, Consett. Lloyd gave it to his Grandaughter Katie who was a chorus girl for 'Goody Two Shoes' at the theatre on 5 Dec 1921
This is her contract of employment with the Empire Theatre
Katie is the first born daughter of Lloyds son Arthur Ernest Clarance Hunt.
Katie's real name is Catherine Eleanor Clarance Hunt born 5 November 1903 at 17 Livingstone Street, Consett, County Durham.
Little Katie married Cornelius William Harrison in 1923 aged just 20 years. However, the marriage cert states she was 21.
Katie is the first born daughter of Lloyds son Arthur Ernest Clarance Hunt.
Katie's real name is Catherine Eleanor Clarance Hunt born 5 November 1903 at 17 Livingstone Street, Consett, County Durham.
Little Katie married Cornelius William Harrison in 1923 aged just 20 years. However, the marriage cert states she was 21.
Catherine Eleanor Clarance Hunt
(Katie, Lloyds Grandaughter)
Katies birth cert
4 November 1903
4 November 1903
Marriage cert 24 March 1923
Katie is still living with Lloyd (grandfather) at The Ferns, Consett.
Cornelius William Harrison listed as 'Cinema Operator'. Quite possibly at the Empire Theatre in Front Street, Consett.
Katie is still living with Lloyd (grandfather) at The Ferns, Consett.
Cornelius William Harrison listed as 'Cinema Operator'. Quite possibly at the Empire Theatre in Front Street, Consett.
Newspaper article 7 June 1928
60 years, that's some achievement and great recognition from his fellow Buffs!
Lloyd wearing his RAOB clothes, sash, apron and jewels.
He founded his own lodge in Consett called 'Clarance Lodge' number 794 listed in the Official list of Lodges under the Grand Lodge of England.
60 years, that's some achievement and great recognition from his fellow Buffs!
Lloyd wearing his RAOB clothes, sash, apron and jewels.
He founded his own lodge in Consett called 'Clarance Lodge' number 794 listed in the Official list of Lodges under the Grand Lodge of England.
Fantastic four generation photo with Lloyd standing in the centre, his father with the white beard sitting down. Sat on other side of Lloyd is eldest son Arthur, and young boy is Lloyds grandson also called Arthur.
I believe the two smaller photo's in the background are of Kate with little Annie and the other is my Grandfather Bertie.
Another four generation photo
Lloyd with my father John Angus Hunt Clarance.
At a guess I would say this was taken about 1927.
My father was born in November 1925
Lloyd and Kate (sat in middle) with my Grandmother Elsie, their daughter in law (married to Bertie)
In the garden at The Ferns, Consett
Playing near the pond is little Katie (Catherine Eleanor Clarance Hunt) much loved grand daughter of Lloyd and Kate
In the garden at The Ferns, Consett
Playing near the pond is little Katie (Catherine Eleanor Clarance Hunt) much loved grand daughter of Lloyd and Kate
This letter written by Lloyd was found in the basement of a solicitors office in Consett around 2002
It translates:
Dated 27 October 1916
To Mrs Austin & Mr Aynsley
Trustees of J W Hunt deceased
I hereby authorize and request you to sell The Ferns Consett to my wife for £1200 and to accept an I O U for that amount from me in lieu of the purchase money.
Yours truly
Lloyd Clarance.
Mrs Austin is Lloyds sister (Elizabeth Emily Hunt known as Emily) who was executor of the WILL for John William Hunt (senior)
Mr Aynsley is the family solicitor.
It translates:
Dated 27 October 1916
To Mrs Austin & Mr Aynsley
Trustees of J W Hunt deceased
I hereby authorize and request you to sell The Ferns Consett to my wife for £1200 and to accept an I O U for that amount from me in lieu of the purchase money.
Yours truly
Lloyd Clarance.
Mrs Austin is Lloyds sister (Elizabeth Emily Hunt known as Emily) who was executor of the WILL for John William Hunt (senior)
Mr Aynsley is the family solicitor.
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