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INTRODUCTION

Emily Laura Boon
Relationship to John Boon- Great Grandaunt

Born - 1 April 1838 in Robert Street, Gravesend, Kent

Baptised - 27 May 1838 at St Peter and St Paul, Milton by Gravesend, Kent

Parents - Henry Boon and Deborah Barrett

Married - William Smart 1862 in the Lewisham District
A labourer in ironworks, born Bedworth, Warwickshire c.1833

Children - William March qtr 1862 Plumstead
In 1881 William was a labourer
Emily L. c. 1865 Plumstead
Francis G. c.1867 Plumstead
In 1881 Francis was an errand boy
Joseph c. 1869 Plumstead
Henry c. 1872 Plumstead
Elizabeth c. 1873 Plumstead
Charles c. 1874 Plumstead
Sarah c. 1877 Plumstead
Kate c. 1879 Plumstead

Addresses - Robert Street, Gravesend
1841 3 Barrack Row Cottages, Style Lane , Gravesend

Barrack Row cottages (centre) were built c1805 and housed soldiers
in the Napoleonic era, hence the name. When erected the site was on the edge of
Gravesend with market gardens and fields in front. Styles Lane was named after a farmer.
The cottages were demolished c.1930. Style Lane is now Pelham Road
Picture (taken c.1930) and words courtesy of Doug Grierson
1871 54 Burrage Road, Plumstead
In 1871 Emily's brother James and an unknown William age 16 were lodging with the Smart family. Brother Henry and an unknown John age 18 were visiting.
1881 54 Burrage Road, Plumstead
In 1881 Emily's brother Henry was lodging with the Smart family
1901 77 Pattison Road, Plumstead
William was a pensioner, Kate was a domestic servant

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1841 1851 1871 1881 1901 Census