John Greaves (1830 Clapham, Greater London, England – 1874 Epsom, Surrey, England)

6 October 1830
Baptism
Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026
Baptism of John Greaves
Person
John Greaves
Date
6 October 1830
Place
Holy Trinity Church, Clapham Common North Side, Clapham, Greater London
Father
John Greaves
Mother
Lydia Brown
John Graves was baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Clapham, Surrey on 6 October 1830. He is the 3rd son of John Graves and Lydia Graves (maiden name was Brown) of Clapham, gardener. He was born on 06 September 1830.
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6 June 1841
Census
Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026
Census of Clifton Street, Courland Street, Stockwell, Greater London
Date
6 June 1841
Place
Courland Street, Stockwell, Greater London
Recorded as Clifton Street
People
John Greaves
40. Gardener. Not born in the county of Surrey
Lydia Brown
Recorded as Lydia Greaves
35. Born in the county of Surrey
Stephen Greaves
70. Labourer. Not born in the county of Surrey
Susannah Greaves
Recorded as Susan Greaves
25. Dressmaker. Born in the county of Surrey
Stephen Greaves
12. Born in the county of Surrey
John Greaves
10. Born in the county of Surrey
Emma Elizabeth Greaves
Recorded as Emma Greaves
6. Born in the county of Surrey
Emily Sophia Greaves
Recorded as Emily Greaves
6. Born in the county of Surrey
Robert Greaves
4. Born in the county of Surrey
Henry Greaves
5 weeks. Born in the county of Surrey
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11 December 1853
Marriage
Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026
Marriage of John Greaves and Hannah Charlesina Horton
Groom
John Greaves
Age: 23. Bachelor. Police constable
Molyneux Street, Paddington, Greater London
Bride
Hannah Charlesina Horton
Age: 23. Spinster
Little Chesterfield Street, Marylebone, Greater London
Date
11 December 1853
Place
St Mary's Church, Bryanston Square, Marylebone, Greater London
Groom's father
John Greaves
Butcher
Bride's father
James Horton
Servant
Witnesses
William Grubb
Mary Ann Grubb
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7 April 1861
Census
Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026
Census of 1 Maple Villas, Maple Road, Surbiton, Greater London
Date
7 April 1861
Place
1 Maple Villas, Maple Road, Surbiton, Greater London
People
John Greaves
Head. Married. 31. Police Constable. Born: Clapham, Surrey
Hannah Charlesina Horton
Recorded as Hannah C Greaves
Wife. 31. Laundress. Born: Marylebone, Middlesex
John Charles Greaves
Recorded as John C Greaves
Son. 5. Scholar. Born: Paddington, Middlesex
Emma Lydia Greaves
Recorded as Lydia Greaves
Daughter. 1. Born: Marylebone, Middlesex
Jane Horton
Sister in law. Unmarried. 26. Ironer. Born: Marylebone, Middlesex
Jane Horton
Niece. 6 months. Born: Chelsea, Middlesex
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2 April 1871
Census
Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026
Census of 1 South Laura Cottages, Washington Road, Norbiton, Greater London
Date
2 April 1871
Place
1 South Laura Cottages, Washington Road, Norbiton, Greater London
People
John Greaves
Head. Married. 40. Labourer bricklayer. Born: Clapham, Surrey
Hannah Charlesina Horton
Recorded as Anna Greaves
Wife. 40. Laundress. Born: Clapham, Surrey
John Charles Greaves
Recorded as John Greaves
Son. 15. Labourer. Born: Paddington, Middlesex
Emma Lydia Greaves
Recorded as Lydia Greaves
Daughter. 11. Scholar. Born: Marylebone, Middlesex
Walter James Greaves
Recorded as Walter Greaves
Son. 7. Scholar. Born: Surbiton, Surrey
Charles Frederick Greaves
Recorded as Charles Greaves
Son. 3. Born: Norbiton, Surrey
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12 September 1874
Death
Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026
Death of John Greaves
Person
John Greaves
Date
12 September 1874
Place
Epsom, Surrey
Suicide - West Surrey Times (19 September 1874): On Saturday evening many were surprised at a report being circulated that Mr John Greaves, the bailiff of the County Court, had committed suicide by poisoning himself, and on enquiry it was found to be true. It appears that the deceased, who has been in a low desponding state for the last week, had attended his business during the day as usual, returning home at half past four. He seems to have sat down in the parlour, when suddenly his daughter, a girl of about 14, who was in an adjoining room, hearing peculiar sounds coming from the apartment, ran upstairs to her mother, who at once came down, and finding her husband insensible, sent immediately to Dr. Coulthart, who was quickly on the spot, but found the deceased dying. It was then ascertained he had taken a quantity of oil of almonds, a bottle containing some of the liquid and a wine glass being on the table. No cause could be assigned for the fearful act, and at an inquest held by the county coroner on Wednesday a verdict was returned as “temporary insanity”.
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Baptism of John Greaves

Census of Clifton Street, Courland Street, Stockwell, Greater London

Marriage of John Greaves and Hannah Charlesina Horton

Census of 1 Maple Villas, Maple Road, Surbiton, Greater London

Census of 1 South Laura Cottages, Washington Road, Norbiton, Greater London

Death of John Greaves