SMITH, Henry

1855 - 1899  (44 years)

• Name	SMITH, Henry
  Birth	1855	Burnley, Lancashire, England   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Ω Census Son	7 Apr 1861	36 Milton Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England
  Ω Census Son	7 Apr 1861	36 Milton Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England   [2]
  	a Stone Mason, living with his wife Margt, sons Harry and James, daughter Ellen Witness Role: Principal: David SMITH
  Ω Census Son	2 Apr 1871	7 Coal Clough Lane, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, England
  Ω Census Son	2 Apr 1871	7 Coal Clough Lane, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, England   [3]
  	a Foreman of Works to Corporation, living with his wife Margaret, sons Henry, James and Denis, daughters Ellen, Ada J and Margaret Witness Role: Principal: David SMITH
  Census	3 Apr 1881	1 Glenn Street, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, England
  Census	3 Apr 1881	1 Glenn Street, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, England
  an Architect, living with his wife Annie, son Frank Witness Role: Head of Household: Henry SMITH Witness Role: Wife: Annie DEWHURST Witness Role: Son: Frank SMITH
  Ω Probate Executor	15 Jul 1884	Principal Probate Registry, England
  Ω Probate Executor	15 Jul 1884	Principal Probate Registry, England   [4]
  	Witness Role: Principal: David SMITH
  Census	5 Apr 1891	6 Nicholas Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England
  Census	5 Apr 1891	6 Nicholas Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England   [5]
  an Architect, living with his wife Frances M, sons Frank and Walter B, daughter Amy Witness Role: Head of Household: Henry SMITH Witness Role: Wife: Frances Marie SLATER Witness Role: Son: Frank SMITH Witness Role: Son: Walter Birley SMITH Witness Role: Daughter: Amy SMITH
  Death	22 Mar 1899	Burnley, Lancashire, England   [6]
  Newspaper Article	25 Mar 1899	Burnley, Lancashire, England
  	Burnley Express
  Newspaper Article	25 Mar 1899	Burnley, Lancashire, England   [7]
  	Burnley Express
  	Death of Mr. H. Smith. Many of our readers will regret, to hear of the death of Mr Henry Smith, well-known in the town as an architect and surveyor, which took place on Wednesday night at the age of forty four. Mr. Smith, who was brother to Messrs. James and David Smith, solicitors, was prominently identified with the Burnley Cricket and Bowling Clubs, and was for many years a Volunteer. For some time he had been unwell, his end being hastened by an affection of the lungs. The deceased gentleman leaves a widow and three children.
  Burial	27 Mar 1899	the Cemetery, Burnley, Lancashire, England
  Person ID	I23655	HalstedMaster
  Last Modified	13 Nov 2025

  
  

  Father	SMITH, David,   b. 1832, Skipton, Yorkshire, England d. 22 Apr 1884, 2 Berry Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England (Age 52 years)
  Mother	HALSTEAD, Margaret,   b. 1833, Briercliffe, Lancashire, England d. 13 Mar 1907, 2 Berry Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England (Age 74 years)
  Marriage	17 Jan 1852	Sion Chapel; Yorkshire Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England   [8, 9]
  	Married in the Sion Chapel according to the rights and ceremonies of the Particular Baptists. The marriage was witnessed by Denis SMITH and Ellen SMITH.
  Family ID	F4565	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	DEWHURST, Annie,   b. 1852, Newchurch, Lancashire, England d. Nov 1881, Glenn Street, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, England (Age 29 years)
  Marriage	16 Dec 1875	St Nicholas, Newchurch in Rossendale, Lancashire, England   [10]
  Children	1. SMITH, Frank,   b. 26 Apr 1877, Burnley, Lancashire, England d. Dec 1945, 23 Woodbine Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England (Age 68 years)
  Family ID	F10180	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 Nov 2025

  
  

  Family 2	SLATER, Frances Marie,   b. 1859, Burnley, Lancashire, England d. 31 Aug 1935, 12 Newton Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England (Age 76 years)
  Marriage	1882	the Register Office, Burnley, Lancashire, England   [11]
  Children	1. SMITH, Walter Birley,   b. 24 Jul 1882, Burnley, Lancashire, England d. May 1946, 3 Dial Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England (Age 63 years)   2. SMITH, Fred Halstead,   b. 1884, Burnley, Lancashire, England d. 1884, Burnley, Lancashire, England (Age 0 years)   3. SMITH, Amy,   b. 2 Jun 1888, Burnley, Lancashire, England d. 16 Mar 1978, 42 Oak Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England (Age 89 years)
  Family ID	F10181	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 Nov 2025

  
  

• Sources

  [S2] GRO Birth Indexes, (Available on many websites - This covers all Birth registrations in England and Wales from July 1837. To obtain copies of certificates see https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/), 1. Q2 1855 - Ref 8e 159 - Burnley [S8594] Census 1861 RG09 Piece:3066 Folio:088 Page:33, 8612. [S8595] Census 1871 RG10 Piece:4149 Folio:070 Page:40, 8613. [S8891] National Probate Indexes for England & Wales, (The annual indexes to all wills proved and administrations granted since January 1858. To order a copy see their website: https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills), 14. [S11261] Census 1891 RG12 Piece:3360 Folio:022 Page:38, 11271. [S3] GRO Deaths Indexes, (Available on many websites - This covers all Death registrations in England and Wales from July 1837. To obtain copies of certificates see https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/), 3. Q1 1899 - Ref 8e 160 - Burnley aged 44 [S6923] British Newspaper Archive, (This is a single source that covers all entries in the British Newspaper Archive. Check each individual's entries for any articles that record more details and information. Website: https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/), Burnley Express - Saturday 25 March 1899, 31. [S5524] Certificate Marriage held, (We hold a copy of the marriage certificate for all of these. If you require a copy please contact us. They are not available on our site due to the number and overall size), 5. [S78] GRO Marriages Indexes, (Available on many websites - This covers all Marriage registrations in England and Wales from July 1837. To obtain copies of certificates see https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/), 2. Q1 1852 - Ref 8e 250 - Burnley [S78] GRO Marriages Indexes, (Available on many websites - This covers all Marriage registrations in England and Wales from July 1837. To obtain copies of certificates see https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/), 2. Q4 1875 - Ref 8e 204 - Haslingden [S78] GRO Marriages Indexes, (Available on many websites - This covers all Marriage registrations in England and Wales from July 1837. To obtain copies of certificates see https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/), 2. Q2 1882 - Ref 8e 399 - Burnley