Thomas Rowe (brother of David?)

Thomas Rowe was married at the Parish Church of Aldenham in the County of Hertford on December 16th, 1848.

He married Ann Kimpton. They were both of full age. Thomas was a gardener. Thomas was living at High Cross and Ann at Aldenham. Thomas' father was also called Thomas and was a labourer. Ann's father was called William Kimpton and was a labourer.

The witnesses were William Baff? and Jane Kimpton.

Louisa Rowe (Mott)

Louisa was born in Cobham, in the County of Surrey. She was baptised in the Parish of Cobham on the 6th. January, 1833. Her parents were Thomas and Ann Mott; their residence was Downside and Thomas was a labourer.

On the 1911 Census she was aged 77 years and a Widow. She was living in 31 Russell Terrace, Lincoln Road, Enfield.

Her daughter, Isabella, was the only 'child' living at home on the 1911 Census; she was 36, single, her occupation was a Domestic Help and she was born in North Finchley.

On the night of the census (1911), a boarder and visitor also stayed. There were 5 rooms (1911 census) incl. kitchen.

David Rowe

David Rowe married Louisa Mott, both full age on October 10th.? 1852 in the Parish Church in the Parish of St. Luke Chelsea, in the County of Middlesex. David was a porter at the time of his marriage. Their residence at the time was Walton Street. David's father was called Thomas Rowe and he was a labourer. Louisa's father was called Thomas and he was a gardener. Their witnesses at the marriage were Jane Rowe and Eliza Mott.

On the 1881 census David and Louisa were living in Holly Walk, Enfield. David was a gardener and Louisa was a laundress. David was 57 years old and Louisa 49 years old. They had 6no. children at that time; Ann (aged 13 years), Alfred (aged 11 years), Isabella (aged 9 years-twin), Kathy (aged 9 years-twin), Florence (aged 7 years) and Frederick (aged 4 years). All the children were born in Finchley, Middlesex.

David Rowe died on the 7th. April, 1905 at 51 Raleigh Road, Enfield. He was 76 years old. His occupation was a gardener  (not domestic). His cause of death was paralysis agitans 16 years, hemiplegia 12 months. His son A.H. Rowe was present at death; his son's address was Cecil Road, Enfield.

Rowe family of Woodbine Grove, Enfield

I contacted Enfield Council, to find out when the Rowe family were living at 6 Woodbine Grove, Enfield.

Graham Dalling, a local history officer, very kindly informed me of the following:

'The address is given variously as Elm Cottage, Woodbine Grove or no. 6, Woodbine Grove. According to Kelly's Enfield Directories (1928/9/30) the householder was Alfred Henry Rowe. Electoral registers for the same years list Alfred Henry Rowe and Alice Rowe at this address.

Woodbine Grove is part of the Birkbeck Estate, developed from the late eighteen-seventies onwards. The inhabitants were mainly resepectable working class.'

Apparently, according to a relative, there used to be a pear tree in the garden with a seat under it.

Alice Rowe

On the 1911 census, Alice was described as married (12 years). She was aged 34, and was born in Enfield, Middlesex.

Her children were:

Dorothy- aged 12 years, school, Enfield, Middlesex
Alfred- aged 11 years, school, Enfield, Middlesex
Maryjory- aged 10 years, school, Enfield, Middlesex? (presumably Marjorie)
Emily- aged 7 years, Enfield, Middlesex
Ena- aged 4 years, Enfield, Middlesex
Edna- aged 2 years Enfield, Middlesex

All were living at: 1 Cecil Cottage, Cecil Road, Enfield, Middlesex

Information obtained from www.1911census.co.uk

Alfred Rowe

On the 1911 census Alfred Rowe was mentioned as the Head of household, he was married, and aged 41. His occupation was described as a gas fitter, and he was born in Finchley, Middlesex.

He was living at: Chase Side Cottage, Cecil Road, Enfield, Middlesex

Information obtained from www.1911census.co.uk

There were six rooms in the house incl. kitchen.