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     Catherine Lee Wafford was christened on 15 September 1799 in St Thomas Square Independent church, Hackney, London. St Thomas's Square. Presb. Ch. of Eng. reg. former Cong. ch. 1896–1912. Attendance 1903: 67 a.m., 83 evg. Bldg.
St. Thomas's Square ch. Mare Street meeting under Sam. Palmer moved from W. to E. side of street 1773. New building. on SW. side of St. Thos.'s Sq., enlarged 1824, altered and school rooms added 1841, seating 900 in 1851. Palmer's successor 1814 was Hen. Forster Burder (d. 1864). Thos. Braidwood (d. 1806), teacher of deaf and dumb, was buried in adjoining churchyard. Attendance 1851: 414 and 120 Sun. sch. a.m., 125 aft., 400 evg; 1886: 109 a.m., 141 evg. Bldg. of brick, two-storeyed and with stuccoed and pedimented street front 1891. Listed as Cong. until 1879, although min. J. A. Picton allegedly introduced modified Anglican services. without members' full support 1869. Conveyed to Presbs. (below), who reg. ch. 1896–1912, and later became cinema (1913), then bingo hall.
At her children's registration her father's name was given as John Wafford of Hackney. At her marriage she is described as the youngest daughter. She was called Catherine formerly McKeown at her son John Wafford Dempster's death in Portland, Victoria. She was the daughter of John Wafford and Ann Wilks. Catherine Lee Wafford witnessed the second marriage of James Eve and Mary Wafford on 17 June 1820, St John, Hackney; Mary Wafford, single, & James Eve, widower of St Bride, by licence, in the presence of J? Wafford & Catherine Wafford. A Richard Wafford Eve was registered as a doctor 1 Jan 1859 - presumably a son, he was of Deptford then Brockley, London.
Catherine Lee Wafford married John Smith Dempster, son of James Dempster and Sarah Osborn, on 17 July 1821 in Hackney. On the 17th inst at St John's, Hackney, Mr John Smith Dempster, third son of the late J Dempster, esq., of Baron House, Mitcham, to Catherine, youngest daughter of Mr John Wafford, of Chatham Place, West Hackney. They obtained a licence from Faculty Office marriage licence allegations on 11 July.
Catherine Lee Wafford and John Smith Dempster witnessed Richard Dempster and Ann Wafford's wedding on 20 December 1821 in St John, Hackney, London.
Catherine Lee Dempster and John Wafford, John Smith Dempster and Richard Dempster witnessed Denis Boully and Elizabeth Lee Wafford's wedding on 10 January 1832 in Hackney, London . Catherine Lee Wafford and Ann Wafford, John Wafford, Elizabeth Lee Wafford, Mary Wafford and Frances Wafford were beneficiaries in John Wafford's will proved 1836 in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.
     Catherine Lee Wafford and John Smith Dempster were recorded on the 1841 census in 'Falkland House', Turnham Green, Chiswick, Middlesex. Falkland House, next to Turnham Green, was headed by John Dempster, aged 40, schoolmaster, not born in the county, Catherine Dempster, 35, born in county, John Dempster, 15, Richard 15, Engineer's apprentice, Hubert 11, Charlotte, 4, none born in county, Percival 1, born in county. Among the pupils are Robert and William Dempster aged 14 and 11, neither born in the county.
     In John Smith Dempster's will dated 23 September 1845 in Turnham Green, Chiswick, Catherine Lee Wafford was named as heir and executrix of the estate.
     Catherine Lee Wafford and John Smith Dempster were recorded on the 1851 census in 'Falkland House', Chiswick, London. John S Dempster, 55, schoolmaster, born Mitcham, Surrey with his wife Catherine aged 47, born Hackney, children Catherine E, unmarried aged 23, Hubert F, unmarried aged 21, both born at Mitcham, Wallace H, aged 3, born Chiswick; Emily A, 17, born Chiswick; with assistants and servants.
Catherine Lee Wafford and John Smith Dempster and Catherine Elizabeth Dempster witnessed William Henry Spratt and Emily Ann Dempster's wedding on 23 August 1855 in Christ Church, Turnham Green, Chiswick, Brentford RD, Middlesex.
     Catherine Lee Wafford and John Smith Dempster were recorded on the 1861 census in 'Falkland House', Ballards Lane, Finchley, London. John S Dempster, head, married, 65, schoolmaster, born Mitcham, Sry; his wife Catherine aged 61, born Hackney; daughter Catherine E, unmarried, 39, scholar, born Mitcham; unmarried daughter Charlotte A, 23?, scholar, born Turnham Green, Mdx; son Wallace H, 12, scholar, born Turnham Green; with 12 resident pupils, 3 servants and 2 assistant masters. Catherine Lee Wafford was an executor of Catherine Lee Wafford's estate on 11 June 1868 in the Principal Probate Registry, London.
     Catherine Lee Wafford and Richard Dempster were recorded on the 1871 census in 11 Percy Rd, Hammersmith. Catherine Dempster, head, widow, 71, born Hackney; Catherine E Dempster, 42, daughter born Mitcham Surrey, Ann Dempster aged 78, married, visitor born Hackney, Richard Dempster aged 78 born Mitcham, married, visitor with Sarah Ann Hooper aged 18 born Middlesex, servant.
     Catherine Lee Wafford were recorded on the 1881 census in Waterloo Square V..., South Bersted, Sussex. Catherine Dempster, aged 81, head, widow, annuitant, born Hackney, Middlesex. Her grand daughter Kate, aged 12, born Camden Town, Middlesex was living with her.
     Catherine's death was registered in the quarter ending in June 1885 in Lewisham RD, Kent.

     Dorothy Wafford was born on 27 March 1892. She was the daughter of Wallace Walter Wafford and Lydia Anne Gutteridge. Lydia, Alice and Dorothy were listed as Wallace Walter Wafford's children in the 1901 census in 27 Little Goodge St, Tottenham Court, London.
Dorothy Wafford married John Joseph Puttman on 3 February 1919 in St Helen, Kensington, London, Middlesex.

     Eliza Alice Wafford was also known as Alice in records. She was born on 23 December 1858 in 18 Hackney Rd, Shoredith, London. A descendant Colin Milson gives 17 September 1858 as the birth bdate. She was the daughter of John Henry Wafford and Harriett Haynes. Eliza Alice Wafford was christened on 27 May 1860 in St James, Westminster. Henry, Alice and Edmund were listed as the children of John Henry Wafford in the 1861 census in 36 Nottingham Place, Mile End Old Town, London. Eliza, Wallace, William and George were listed as the children of John Henry Wafford in the 1871 census in 14 East St, Marylebone, London. Wallace, George and Eliza were listed as the children of John Henry Wafford in the 1881 census in 15 Barrett Street, St Marylebone, Westminster, Middlesex.
Eliza Alice Wafford married Charles Bishop Kimpton on 29 January 1882 in St Thomas, St Marylebone, London. Charles Bishop Kimpton, 26. widower, athlete, of the parish of St George Hanover Square, son of Richard Frederick Kimpton, deceased gentleman, to, Eliza Alice Wafford, 23, spinster, of 15 Berrett St, daughter of John Wafford, fishmonger. Both signed in the presence of Wallace Wafford.
     Eliza Alice Wafford and Richard Leonard Hawkins were recorded on the 1891 census in 30 Ash Grove, Hendon. Richard L Hawkins, 41, head, living on means, born Kensington with wife (sic) Eliza A Kimpton, 32, born Hackney, children Maud 8, Howard 2 & Arthur Kimpton 1, born N London, W London & Cricklewood, with a 21 year old nurse.
Richard Leonard Hawkins married secondly Eliza Alice Wafford on 25 May 1891 in the Register Office, Hendon RD.
     Eliza Alice Wafford and Richard Leonard Hawkins were recorded on the 1901 census in 40 Ranelagh Rd, Ealing, London. Hawkins, Richard L, Head, Married M 50 1851, Engineer, born Kensington
London; Alice Wife F 42 1859 , born Hackney London, HAWKINS, Maud Daughter Single F 18 1883 , Marylebone, London; HAWKINS, Howard Son M 12 1889 born Kilburn
London; HAWKINS, Arthur G, Son M 11 1890 Cricklewood, London; BROW, Isabella Visitor Married F 72 1829
Henley, Berkshire; HUNT, Eliza F 16 1885 Servant Domestic, born Maidstone, Kent.
     Eliza Alice Wafford and Richard Leonard Hawkins were recorded on the 1911 census in 38 Cambridge Gardens, Kensington, London. Richard Leonard Hawkins 60, Eliza Alice Hawkins 52, married for 24 years, she has 2 living children of the present marriage (none deceased); pencil manufacturer, born Kensington, Mdx, his wife was born Hackney.

     Elizabeth Wafford was christened on 21 March 1825 in St Anne, Soho, Westminster. She was the daughter of William Wafford and Elizabeth Faiers.
     Elizabeth Wafford was recorded on the 1841 census in Deptford Bridge, Greenwich, Kent. Elizabeth Wafford, 15, female servant, not born in the county was living independently in the household of George Wetherly?, 50, butcher.
Elizabeth Wafford married John Wilkins on 5 April 1846 in St Pancras Church, St Pancras, London.

     Elizabeth Lee Wafford was christened on 22 February 1795 in St Thomas Square Independent church, Hackney, London. She was the daughter of John Wafford and Ann Wilks.
Elizabeth Lee Wafford and Mary Ann Dempster, John Wafford and Mary Eve witnessed John Smith Dempster and Catherine Lee Wafford's wedding on 17 July 1821 in St John, Hackney. She may be the Eliza Wafford who witnessed Catharine Wafford's marriage to John Smith Dempster in 1821.
Elizabeth Lee Wafford married Denis Boully on 10 January 1832 in St John, Hackney, London. Elizabeth Lee Wafford and Ann Wafford, John Wafford, Catherine Lee Wafford, Mary Wafford and Frances Wafford were beneficiaries in John Wafford's will proved 1836 in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.

     Elizabeth Mary Wafford's birth was registered in the quarter ending in March 1893 in London, Pancras RD. She was the daughter of William Henry Wafford and Elizabeth Hall. William, Frank and Elizabeth were listed as William Henry Wafford's children in the 1901 census in 162 London Rd, Islington, London.
Elizabeth Mary Wafford married Herbert Walter White on 26 March 1921 in St George, Tufnell Park, London.

     Emma Maria Wafford was born on 7 October 1860 in London. She was the daughter of William Wafford and Emma Broomhead. Emma Maria Wafford was christened on 28 October 1860 in St James, Westminster. William, Emma, Henrietta, Frederick, Caroline and Harriet were listed as the children of William Wafford in the 1871 census in 30 Union Terrace?, Marylebone, Westmnster.
Emma Maria Wafford married Henry William Irons on 9 September 1884 in St Martin, Kentish Town, Pancras RD, Middlesex.

     Frances Wafford was born on 10 September 1809 in Hackney, London. She was the daughter of William Wafford and Maria Bestwick. Frances Wafford was christened on 1 October 1809 in St John, Hackney.
Frances Wafford married Thomas Collier on 7 April 1828 in St Martin in the Fields, Westminster.

     Frances Wafford was born before April 1800 in Hackney. She was the daughter of John Wafford and Ann Wilks. Frances Wafford and Ann Wafford, John Wafford, Elizabeth Lee Wafford, Catherine Lee Wafford and Mary Wafford were beneficiaries in John Wafford's will proved 1836 in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. Frances Wafford was listed as the sister of John Wafford in the 1851 census in 15 Chatham Place, Hackney, London. Frances Wafford was listed as the sister-in-law of Richard Dempster in the 1861 census in 13 Hanover Crescent, Brighton, Sussex. Richard aged 65 and his wife Ann aged 61, and sister in law Frances Wafford aged 61, with two servants resided in the house. Ann & Frances were both born in Hackney. Richard described himself as a landed proprietor and fundholder.
     Frances died on 1 May 1864 in Brighton, Sussex. On the 1st inst. at 13, Hanover Crescent, Brighton, the residence of her brother in law, Richard Dempster, Esq. Frances, second daughter of the late John Wafford, Esq. of Chatham Place, Hackney.

     Francis Wafford was born circa 1805.
     Francis Wafford appeared on the 1841 census in the household of John Wafford and Margaret Davidson in 15 Chatham Place, Hackney, London.

     Frank Ernest Wafford was born on 15 October 1885 in Camden Town, London. He was the son of William Henry Wafford and Elizabeth Hall. William and Frank were listed as the children of William Henry Wafford in the 1891 census in 59 College Place, Camden Town. William, Frank and Elizabeth were listed as William Henry Wafford's children in the 1901 census in 162 London Rd, Islington, London.
Frank Ernest Wafford married Edith Maud Read on 16 April 1908 in St Mary, Bryanston Square, St Marylebone, Westminster.
     Frank Ernest Wafford served in the War between 1914 and 1918. Army Service Corps in WWI, regimental number M-314711.
Frank Ernest Wafford married secondly Ada Catherine Davis circa December 1955 in Wokingham, Berkshire.
     Frank's death was registered in the quarter ending in December 1958 in Wokingham RD, Berkshire.

     Frederick Charles Wafford was born on 28 February 1863 in 13 King St, Camden, London. He was the son of William Wafford and Emma Broomhead. Frederick Charles Wafford was christened on 12 April 1863 in St James, Westminster. William, Emma, Henrietta, Frederick, Caroline and Harriet were listed as the children of William Wafford in the 1871 census in 30 Union Terrace?, Marylebone, Westmnster.
Frederick Charles Wafford married Amelia Sarah Smith on 30 July 1887 in St James the Greaqt, Friern Barnet, Hertfordshire.
Frederick Charles Wafford was listed in a directory dated 1899 as Wafford, Frederick, plumber & gasfitter at 1 Pembroke Villas, Pembroke Road, New Southgate, London.
     Frederick's death was registered in the quarter ending in March 1944 in Willesden RD.

     Frederick Charles Wafford's birth was registered in the quarter ending in September 1900 in Barnet, Middlesex. He was the son of Frederick Charles Wafford and Amelia Sarah Smith.
The marriage of Frederick Charles Wafford and Annie Louisa Williams was registered in Edmonton RD, Middlesex, in the December 1925 quarter.
     Frederick's death was registered in the quarter ending in March 1966 in Haringey RD, Middlesex.

     Frederick John Pritchard Wafford was born on 26 January 1907. He was the son of Lydia Wafford.
     Frederick died on 28 November 1941 aged 34.

     George Wafford was christened on 28 October 1766 in St John, Hackney. He was the son of William Patriarch? Wafford and Ann Nicol.

     George Wafford was born circa 1831 in St Martin in the Fields, Westminster. He was the son of John Wafford and Eliza Porter.
     George Wafford appeared on the 1841 census in the household of John Wafford and Eliza Porter in Princess Row Court, St Anne Soho, Westminster.
George Wafford married Rebecca Brown on 25 December 1850 in St George, Bloomsbury, London.
     George Wafford and John Henry Wafford were recorded on the 1851 census in 8 Crown Street, St Giles in the Fields, London. George Wafford, married, 20? carver born St Martin's with his brother John, 15, a labourer, born St Martin's.
     George Wafford and Rebecca Brown were recorded on the 1861 census in 8 Foley St, St Marylebone, Westminster. George Wafford, head, 30 (36?), joiner, born Mdx, St Martins; with his wife Rebecca, aged 30/36/38?born Edinburgh, Scotland.
     George Wafford and Rebecca Brown were recorded on the 1871 census in 24 Pratt St, St Pancras. George Wafford, 40, joiner, born St Martin, Mdx, his wife Rebecca, 48, born Scotland and son Robert, 7, born Marylebone, Mdx.
     George Wafford and Susan Clementina Rogers were recorded on the 1881 census in 17 New Chesterfield St, Marylebone, London. George Wofford, 50, carpenter, born Drury Lane, Mdx, his wife Clementina, 40, born Paddington, Mdx, son Robert aged 17, smith (white), born St Pancras, Mdx.
The marriage of George Wafford and Susan Clementina Rogers was registered in London, St Pancras RD, in the March 1904 quarter.
     George's death was registered in the quarter ending in September 1913 in Islington, London.

     George Wafford was born on 2 February 1860 in Foley St, St Marylebone, Westminster. He was the son of George Wafford and Rebecca Brown.
     George's death was registered in the quarter ending before 2 September 1860 in Holbeach RD, Lincolnshire. He was buried on 2 September 1860 in St Pancras Cemetery (Camden), London.

     George Ernest Wafford was born on 4 November 1871 in 30 Union St, St Marylebone, Westminster. He was the son of William Wafford and Emma Broomhead. George Ernest Wafford was christened on 3 June 1872 in St Andrew, St Marylebone, Westminster. He was listed as UNDEFINED son in the 1881 census in 4 St Thomas Gardens, St Pancras, London. George and Caroline were listed as the children of William Wafford in the 1891 census in 120 Stanhope St, St Pancras, London.
George Ernest Wafford married Elizabeth Frances Vallence on 18 November 1893 in St Peter's, Hammersmith, Middlesex.
     George died on 19 December 1951 in Walthamstow, Essex, aged 80.

     George Frederick Wafford was born on 17 October 1868 in Earl St West, St Marylebone, Westminster. He was the son of John Henry Wafford and Harriett Haynes. Eliza, Wallace, William and George were listed as the children of John Henry Wafford in the 1871 census in 14 East St, Marylebone, London. Wallace, George and Eliza were listed as the children of John Henry Wafford in the 1881 census in 15 Barrett Street, St Marylebone, Westminster, Middlesex. John and George were listed as the children of Harriett Haynes in the 1891 census in 15 Barrett St, Marylebone, London.
George Frederick Wafford married Milly Izette Burge on 24 June 1894 in St Thomas, Portman Sq, St Marylebone, London. George Frederick Wafford was listed as Harriett Haynes's son in the 1901 census in 6 Oldfield Terrace, Acton, London.
     George died on 22 August 1940 in Kensington RD, Middlesex, aged 71. He was interred on 27 August 1940 in Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensington, Middlesex, after cremation at the West London Crematorium.

     George James Wafford was born on 16 May 1897 in St Pancras, London. He was the son of George Ernest Wafford and Elizabeth Frances Vallence.
The marriage of George James Wafford and Marjory E Newton was registered in West Ham RD, Essex, in the June 1927 quarter.
     George's death was registered in the quarter ending in September 1981 in Waltham Forest RD, Essex.

     Georgiana Wafford was also known as Georgina in records. She was born on 15 December 1861 in Westminster. She was the daughter of George Wafford and Rebecca Brown. Georgiana Wafford was christened on 5 January 1862 in St Luke, Westminster.
     Georgiana died before 29 August 1862 in London, Pancras RD, Middlesex. She was buried on 29 August 1862 in St Pancras Cemetery (Camden), London.

     Harriet Wafford was born on 16 August 1855 in 21 Crown St North, London, St Giles. She was the daughter of John Henry Wafford and Harriett Haynes.

     Harriet Ada Wafford was born on 8 May 1869 in 13 Ashdown St, Kentish Town, Westminster. She was the daughter of William Wafford and Emma Broomhead. William, Emma, Henrietta, Frederick, Caroline and Harriet were listed as the children of William Wafford in the 1871 census in 30 Union Terrace?, Marylebone, Westmnster. Harriet Ada Wafford was christened on 3 June 1872 in St Andrew, St Marylebone, Westminster.
     Harriet died on 5 November 1875 in Tottenham Place, London, Pancras RD, aged 6. She was buried on 9 November 1875 in St Pancras Cemetery (Camden), London.

     Henrietta Eliza Wafford was born on 10 March 1865 in 23 New Compton St, London, St Giles. She was aged 14 in the 1881 census. She was the daughter of William Wafford and Emma Broomhead. Henrietta Eliza Wafford was christened on 18 June 1865 in St James, Westminster, Middlesex. William, Emma, Henrietta, Frederick, Caroline and Harriet were listed as the children of William Wafford in the 1871 census in 30 Union Terrace?, Marylebone, Westmnster. Henrietta Eliza Wafford was listed as UNDEFINED daughter in the 1881 census in 4 St Thomas Gardens, St Pancras, London.
Henrietta Eliza Wafford married Alfred Jenn on 26 April 1888 in St Matthew, London, Pancras RD.

     Henry Wafford was born before March 1839 in St Giles in the Fields, London. He was the son of John Wafford and Eliza Porter.
     Henry Wafford appeared on the 1841 census in the household of John Wafford and Eliza Porter in Princess Row Court, St Anne Soho, Westminster. William, Henry, Maria and Alfred were listed as the children of John Wafford in the 1851 census in Denmark St, Finsbury, St Giles in the Fields, London.

     Joanna Wafford was born on 8 January 1787 in Hackney, London. She was the daughter of William Wafford and Maria Aberey. Joanna Wafford was christened on 10 January 1790 in St Thomas Square Independent church, Hackney, London. John Wafford & Joanna Wafford, twins, Jan 10 1790..

     John Wafford was born on 4 December 1806 in Hackney, London. He was the son of William Wafford and Maria Bestwick. John Wafford was christened on 28 December 1806 in St John, Hackney.
John Wafford married Eliza Porter on 25 December 1825 in St George, Bloomsbury, London.
Sun Fire insurance records show: The Wardens and Commonalty of the Mystery of Mercers of the City of London, Other property or occupiers: 3 Mercer Street Long Acre (Wafford coach carver).
     John Wafford was employed was a coach carver in 1839.
John Wafford was listed in a directory dated 1839 as John Wafford, coach carver at 8 Princes Row, Newport Mkt, London.
     John Wafford and Eliza Porter were recorded on the 1841 census in Princess Row Court, St Anne Soho, Westminster. John Wafford 34, carver; Eliza 35, Caroline 13, George 11, John 9, William 5, Henry 2 & Martha [sic] 3 months, all born in the county.
     John Wafford and Eliza Porter were recorded on the 1851 census in Denmark St, Finsbury, St Giles in the Fields, London. John Wafford 46, carver, born Hackney, with his wife Eliza, 46, born St Giles, and children George & John crossed out, William 14, Henry 12, Maria 10, & Alfred 7, all born at St Giles.
     John Wafford and Eliza Porter were recorded on the 1861 census in 9 Litchfields, London, St Anne, Westminster. John Wafford, 53, ironmonger car..., born Hackney with his wife Eliza, 56/57, monthly nurse, born St Giles, Mdx. She appears to be enumerated at their son's home as well as they had just had a baby.
     John's death was registered in the quarter ending in March 1871? In London, Pancras RD, Middlesex.

     John Wafford was born on 8 January 1787 in Hackney, London. The month may be either Jan or June. He was the son of William Wafford and Maria Aberey. John Wafford was christened on 10 January 1790 in St Thomas Square Independent Chapel, Hackney. John Wafford son of William Wafford & Maria his wife of the parish of St John Hackney, born in the 8th? day Jan/June? 1787 was baptised 10 day of January 1790.

     John Wafford was born before June 1764. There is no evidence for his parentage. He was the son of William Patriarch? Wafford and Ann Nicol.
John Wafford married Ann Wilks on 4 February 1782 in St Mary, Whitechapel.
John Wafford witnessed William Wafford and Maria Aberey's wedding on 22 August 1785 in St John, Hackney.
He may be the J Wafford who published a book of poetry by local authors in 1811: The Air-ballloon: a poem addressed to youth. Printed by T Rutt of Shacklewell and sold by T Austin of Mare Street. Author was a resident of Hackney. Copy held at Hackney Library/Local Archives..      
John Wafford paid land tax in 1811 in Mare St, Hackney.
     John Wafford and John Wafford were recorded in 1821 census in Chatham Place West, Hackney, London. John Wafford, music master, with 2 males & 7 females in the household. Next door was an empty house.
John Wafford and John Smith Dempster, Richard Dempster and Catherine Lee Dempster witnessed Denis Boully and Elizabeth Lee Wafford's wedding on 10 January 1832 in St John, Hackney, London.
     John was registered at Chatham Place West, Hackney, Middlesex, on the 1833 electoral roll. John.
     John Wafford made a will dated 4 May 1835 in Hackney, London . I John Wafford senr of the parish of St John Hackney being in perfect health & body ...First I give and bequeat to my well beloved son John four hundred pounds invested? in the Equitable Insurance Society the rest of my wordly property with all outstanding debts ... to me with a cottage north of Chatham Place west Hackney in the county of Middlesex to be equally divided among my dear/four? children . Signed and sealed by the said John Wafford in the presence of us ... John Wafford senr.
     John died on 22 June 1836 in Chatham Place, Hackney, London. On Wednesday, the 23rd inst. Mr Wafford, sen. of Chatham Place West, Hackney, in the 73rd year of his age. He was buried on 29 June 1836 in St Thomas Independent, Mare Street, Hackney. Mr John Wafford, Chatham Place, 72 years - opening a brick grave 29th.
     His will was proved in 1836 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. Appeared personally, John Wafford of Chatham Place west Hackney in the county of Middlesex ... of ... Denis Boully of Mile End ... and John Smith Dempster of Turnham Green in the said county, school master and being sworn .... John Wafford the elder late of Chatham Place West departed this life on twenty second? day of June last the said will being .... May 4 1835 ... they are the lawful husbands of Elizabeth Boully and Catherine Catherine Dempster, two of the daughters and residuarey legatees named in the will ... John Wafford, professor of music ...
On the 9th J? 1836 admon with the will annexed fo the goods chattels and ... of John Wafford the elder of Chatham place west in the parish of St John Hackney, Middlesex, professor of music, was granted to John Wafford the natural and lawful son and one of the rediuary legatees name in the will having been first sworn duly to admnister the executor being named in the said will and Elizabeth Boully wife of Denis Boully, Catherine Dempster (wife of John Smith Dempster) Ann Dempster (wife of Richard Dempster, Mary Eve wife of James Eve and ffrances Wafford a spinster the natural and lawful children of the said testator and with the said John Wafford the only persons who would have been entitled in distribution to his personal estate and efforts in ... had died intestate having first ... as by acts of Court appear.

     John Wafford was born before March 1798 in Hackney, London. He was the son of John Wafford and Ann Wilks. John Wafford witnessed the second marriage of James Eve and Mary Wafford on 17 June 1820, St John, Hackney; Mary Wafford, single, & James Eve, widower of St Bride, by licence, in the presence of J? Wafford & Catherine Wafford. A Richard Wafford Eve was registered as a doctor 1 Jan 1859 - presumably a son, he was of Deptford then Brockley, London.
     John Wafford and John Wafford were recorded in 1821 census in Chatham Place West, Hackney, London. John Wafford, music master, with 2 males & 7 females in the household. Next door was an empty house.
John Wafford and Mary Ann Dempster, Mary Eve and Elizabeth Lee Wafford witnessed John Smith Dempster and Catherine Lee Wafford's wedding on 17 July 1821 in Hackney. John Wafford and Ann Wafford, Elizabeth Lee Wafford, Catherine Lee Wafford, Mary Wafford and Frances Wafford were beneficiaries in John Wafford's will proved 1836 in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.
John Wafford married Margaret Davidson on 26 September 1839 in St Mary, Islington, London. John was a professor of music.
     John Wafford and Margaret Davidson were recorded on the 1841 census in 15 Chatham Place, Hackney, London. John Wafford, 40, Professor of Music, Margaret Wafford 25, Francis Wafford 35, independent, and 2 female servants, all born in the county.
     John Wafford and Margaret Davidson were recorded on the 1851 census in Hackney, London . John Wafford, head, 53, born Hackney, Professor of Music, with his wife Margaret aged 36, born London, Frances Wafford, sister aged 50 born Hackney and niece Fanny A Dempster?, aged 15, born Middlesex, ditto? London/Hackney; with two servants.
     John Wafford made a will dated February 1855 in Chatham Place, Hackney. He left his property to his wife Margaret, absolutely.
     John died before 5 December 1855 in Hackney, London . He was buried on 5 December 1855 in Abney Park Cemetery, Hackney.
     His will was proved on 5 March 1856 at PCC.