Frederick William Bland
(c?4th quarter 1860 - 1st quarter of 1872)
Family held records don't mention Frederick, however the 1871 England Census records him along with his father and his three younger siblings. It appears that Frederick was the son of John Richard Bland and Mary Jane Bland, nee Curtis (c1841 - 1867). Frederick was born c1860 in the parish of St George in the East, Stepney, East London. He had three younger brothers:
According to England and Wales Free BMD Marriage Index 1837-1915 it appears that John remarried a woman named Emma (surname unknown at present, but possibly Jones) in the 2nd quarter of 1869. The marriage was registered in Stepney. Emma was 23 years old when they married. The 1871 England Census stated that she was formally a seamstress and was born in Sheffield. She would have been born around 1846.
The 1871 England census was taken on the evening of 2 April and gives the Bland's address as being 58 North Street, Poplar, which was within the parish of All Saints Church (Church of England), East London. John is listed as a 'machine sawyer' and is married to Emma. Four children are listed: Frederick (10), Alfred (8), Charles (6), and Stephen (4). Several other people also lived in the home, including two widows, the son (aged 8) of one of the widows, and the Griffin family (parents with three young children, aged 5, 3, and 2).
Frederick passed away in the 1st quarter of 1872. He was only 10 years old. His death was registered in Poplar, East London. Nothing else is known of the circumstances surrounding his death, or where he is buried. It appears that Emma also passed away shortly afterward.
Photograph: S Houston
(c?4th quarter 1860 - 1st quarter of 1872)
Family held records don't mention Frederick, however the 1871 England Census records him along with his father and his three younger siblings. It appears that Frederick was the son of John Richard Bland and Mary Jane Bland, nee Curtis (c1841 - 1867). Frederick was born c1860 in the parish of St George in the East, Stepney, East London. He had three younger brothers:
- Alfred (Alf) John Bland (June 1863 - 1956)
- Charles (Charlie) Robert Bland (14 August 1864 - 13 February 1931)
- Stephen (Steve) Bland (June 1866 - 21 April 1890)
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| Mary Jane Bland nee Curtis, with her four sons, Frederick (seated at the back), Alfred (seated at the front), Charles (standing), and baby Stephen c1867. Photographer unknown. (Photo courtesy of S Houston) |
Family records say that a tragic accident happened while Steve was a new baby. He was accidentally dropped by a nurse, suffering serious hip damage which caused him to be a cripple. Steve learned to get around using crutches.
Frederick's life took a major turn in the 2nd quarter of 1867 when his mother died suddenly as the result of a heart attack while at a wedding. Her death was registered at the district of St Olave, Southwark, London. Frederick was about 6 years old when his mother passed away. Alf was 4, Charlie, 3, and baby Steve was around 1 year of age. It must have been a terribly traumatic time for the boys and their poor father.
Frederick not only lost his mother when very young, but he also lost his mother's parents. First, his maternal grandfather, Charles Curtis died on 21 December 1867 when he was about six years old, and then his maternal mother, Esther Curtis died in January 1869.
Frederick not only lost his mother when very young, but he also lost his mother's parents. First, his maternal grandfather, Charles Curtis died on 21 December 1867 when he was about six years old, and then his maternal mother, Esther Curtis died in January 1869.
According to England and Wales Free BMD Marriage Index 1837-1915 it appears that John remarried a woman named Emma (surname unknown at present, but possibly Jones) in the 2nd quarter of 1869. The marriage was registered in Stepney. Emma was 23 years old when they married. The 1871 England Census stated that she was formally a seamstress and was born in Sheffield. She would have been born around 1846.
The 1871 England census was taken on the evening of 2 April and gives the Bland's address as being 58 North Street, Poplar, which was within the parish of All Saints Church (Church of England), East London. John is listed as a 'machine sawyer' and is married to Emma. Four children are listed: Frederick (10), Alfred (8), Charles (6), and Stephen (4). Several other people also lived in the home, including two widows, the son (aged 8) of one of the widows, and the Griffin family (parents with three young children, aged 5, 3, and 2).
Frederick passed away in the 1st quarter of 1872. He was only 10 years old. His death was registered in Poplar, East London. Nothing else is known of the circumstances surrounding his death, or where he is buried. It appears that Emma also passed away shortly afterward.
Photograph: S Houston
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