Descendants of John Burgar (1742-1797)

Third Generation

Alfred Burgar (1839-1917) - son of Joseph Burgar (1794-1854) - son of John Burgar (1742-1797)

Alfred Burgar is a direct ancestors of Bill Burgar, the author of this work.

He was born in 1839 in St Lukes, Old Street, London.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Births reference is Sep 1839 Vol 2 p 249. - St Lukes, Old Street, London¹⁶

The Baptism Register of St Mary Newington, London,⁸⁷ states

Alfred William, son of Alfred and Mary Ann Burgar, fishmonger, of 3 Elizabeth street, was born on 3/2/1863 and baptised on 12th April 1863.

He died in 1917 at Chelsea, London.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Death reference is Sep 1917 V 1a p 317. Aged 78. - Chelsea, London.16

Alfred appears in the 1841-1861 Census Returns living with his parents or siblings.

See 1841-1861 Census Returns.

Alfred then married Mary Ann Wetherilt in 1861.¹⁶ Civil Registration of marriage reference is Sep 1861 V 1D p 304 - Newington Walworth London.¹⁶ The following is a summary of the Civil Marriage certificate:

On 8th September 1861, Alfred Burgar, aged 22, Bachelor and Fishmonger, of 9 Burton Street married Mary Ann Wetherilt, aged 21, Spinster of 4 Walworth Villas at St Peters Church, Walworth in the Parish of St Mary, Newington, Surrey. Alfred's father was Joseph Burgar Deceased, Shoemaker and Mary Ann's father was Richard Wetherilt Deceased, Baker. Both signed their names and the witnesses were John Francis Coe and Ann Payn.

John Francis Coe was the brother-in-law of Mary Ann Wetherilt.

At the time of the marriage Mary Ann Wetherilt had a son, George, who was approaching one year old.

See 1861 Census of Mary Ann and her son George

After the marriage they had at least 10 children, seven of whom survived.

See Tree showing descendants of Alfred

The couple then appear in the 1881 to 1891 Census with some of their children.

See 1871 to 1891 Census Returns.

Alfred appears in the ' Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper (London, England),Sunday, April 4, 1880; Issue 1950' reporting that he suffered a fall as follows:

See Newspaper report

As well as being in the 1981 Census Alfred appears in the The Register of Electors in Battersea, Polling District 4, page 267. It states:

Alfred Burgar of 45 Henry Street, Battersea

This is the address that he was living at in the 1891 Census.

William Edwin and his sister, Esther, were baptised together in Battersea on the same day; two for the price of one? Esther's twin sister had died soon after birth.

in 1883, Alfred and Mary were living with their married son, George, in Wellington Street Battersea. Their last child, Elizabeth Clara, was possibly named after George's wife Clara. Thus Alfred and Mary were having children 22 years after getting married! Alfred and Mary were still living with son George and his wife in 1891. Whether this was of economic necessity is unclear.

In 1891 Alfred appears in the Electoral Roll in Battersea

In the 1901 Census Alfred is not living with Mary. Stories from some of his grandchildren suggest that he was a somewhat pathetic person at this time.

In later life Mary and Alfred did not get on well and Alfred seems to have had to fend for himself. When in his seventies, he is said to have visited one of his sons and brought them some fish for dinner. He had obtained the fish from a contact from his fishmonger days, but apparently they were nearly all heads, and very little flesh. ¹⁵⁴

It is possible that he was unable to work.

In the 1911 Census he was an inmate of the Chelsea Workhouse.

See 1911 Census.

See Photo of Alfred and daughter Esther

Mary Ann Wetherilt is a direct ancestors of Bill Burgar, the author of this work.

See details of Mary Ann Wetherilt

Alfred Burgar and Mary Ann Wetherilt had the following children:

i.
George Henry Burgar.
ii.
Alfred William Burgar.
iii.
Joseph Charles Burgar.
iv.
John Francis Burgar.
v.
Mary Ann (Jane?) Burgar was born in 1870 in Wandsworth London.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Births reference is Mar 1870 V 1d p 571 (Registered as Mary Jane) - Wandsworth London¹⁶
She died in 1872 at Wandsworth London.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Death reference is Mar 1872 V 1d p 367. Aged 2. - Wandsworth London.¹⁶
The burial Register for Christ Church, Battersea states:

Mary Ann Burgar, aged 2, of 4 Culvert Road, Battersea, was buried on 8/1/1872
vi.
Female Burgar was born in 1872 in Wandsworth London.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Births reference is Jun 1872 V 1d p 598 - Wandsworth London¹⁶
She died in 1872 at Wandsworth London.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Death reference is Jun 1872 V 1d p 329. Aged 0. - Wandsworth London.¹⁶

vii.
Richard Burgar(1876-1906) - son of Alfred Burgar (1839-1917) - son of Joseph Burgar (1794-1854) - son of John Burgar (1742-1797)

Richard Burgar was born in 1875 in Wandsworth London.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Births reference is Jun 1875 V 1d p 605 - Wandsworth London¹⁶
He died in 1906 at Fulham London.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Death reference is Sep 1906 V 1a p 215. Aged 31. - Fulham London.¹⁶

See Photo of Richard in about 1900

See Census Returns for 1881 and 1891

We have not found him in the 1901 Census.

He was unmarried.
viii.
Emily Burgar was born in 1876 in Wandsworth London.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Births reference is Dec 1876 V 1d p 647 - Wandsworth London¹⁶
She died in 1877 at 6 Calvert Road Battersea.^16,88 Civil Registration of Death reference is Jun 1877 V 1d p 380. Aged 0. - Wandsworth London.¹⁶ She was buried on 9 Apr 1877 in St Mary, Battersea, London.⁸⁸

The following is a summary of the entry in the Burial Register:

Emily Burgar, aged 5 months, buried on the 9th April 1877 at St Mary Battersea.

ix.
Esther Burgar.
x.

Jane Burgar (1879-?) - daughter of Alfred Burgar (1839-1917) - son of Joseph Burgar (1794-1854) - son of John Burgar (1742-1797)

Jane Burgar was born on 18 Jun 1879 in 33 Neate Street, Camberwell.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Births reference is Jun 1879 V 1d p 863 - Camberwell London¹⁶ The Birth Certificate states:

Jane Burgar was born on the 18th June 1879 at 33 Neate Street, Camberwell. She was the child of Alfred Burgar, Fish salesman, and Mary Ann Burgar, formerly Wetherilt. The informant was Jane Trevett, occupier, of 33 Neate Street, Camberwell on the 24th June 1879. She signed with an 'X'. The sub-registration district was St George in the District of Camberwell.

Jane (Wetherilt) Trevett was the sister of Mary Ann Burgar. It is possible that Mary Ann went to her sister to have the baby, who unfortunately died at the age of 6 days

She died Convulsions on 24 Jun 1879 at 33 Neate Street, Camberwell.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Death reference is Jun 1879, Vol 1d, p863 - Camberwell London.^16,17 The Death Certificate states:

Jane Burgar died 24th June 1879, aged 6 days, of convulsions. Her father was Alfred Burgar, fish salesman. The death was registered by Jane Trevett, Aunt, present at the death, of 33 Neate Sytreet, Camberwell. She signed with an 'X'. The registration district was Camberwell, the sub-district was St George Camberwell.

Jane Trevett was originally Jane Wetherilt, the sister of Mary Ann (Wetherlit) Burgar. It is possible that Mary Ann stayed with her sister during the birth of Jane.

x.

William Edward Burgar.
xi.
Elizabeth Clara Burgar.

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i.	George Henry Burgar.
ii.	Alfred William Burgar.
iii.	Joseph Charles Burgar.
iv.	John Francis Burgar.
v.	Mary Ann (Jane?) Burgar was born in 1870 in Wandsworth London.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Births reference is Mar 1870 V 1d p 571 (Registered as Mary Jane) - Wandsworth London¹⁶ She died in 1872 at Wandsworth London.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Death reference is Mar 1872 V 1d p 367. Aged 2. - Wandsworth London.¹⁶ The burial Register for Christ Church, Battersea states: Mary Ann Burgar, aged 2, of 4 Culvert Road, Battersea, was buried on 8/1/1872
vi.	Female Burgar was born in 1872 in Wandsworth London.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Births reference is Jun 1872 V 1d p 598 - Wandsworth London¹⁶ She died in 1872 at Wandsworth London.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Death reference is Jun 1872 V 1d p 329. Aged 0. - Wandsworth London.¹⁶
vii.	Richard Burgar(1876-1906) - son of Alfred Burgar (1839-1917) - son of Joseph Burgar (1794-1854) - son of John Burgar (1742-1797) Richard Burgar was born in 1875 in Wandsworth London.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Births reference is Jun 1875 V 1d p 605 - Wandsworth London¹⁶ He died in 1906 at Fulham London.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Death reference is Sep 1906 V 1a p 215. Aged 31. - Fulham London.¹⁶ See Photo of Richard in about 1900 See Census Returns for 1881 and 1891 We have not found him in the 1901 Census. He was unmarried.
viii.	Emily Burgar was born in 1876 in Wandsworth London.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Births reference is Dec 1876 V 1d p 647 - Wandsworth London¹⁶ She died in 1877 at 6 Calvert Road Battersea.^16,88 Civil Registration of Death reference is Jun 1877 V 1d p 380. Aged 0. - Wandsworth London.¹⁶ She was buried on 9 Apr 1877 in St Mary, Battersea, London.⁸⁸ The following is a summary of the entry in the Burial Register: *Emily Burgar, aged 5 months, buried on the 9th April 1877 at St Mary Battersea.*
ix.	Esther Burgar.
x.	Jane Burgar (1879-?) - daughter of Alfred Burgar (1839-1917) - son of Joseph Burgar (1794-1854) - son of John Burgar (1742-1797) Jane Burgar was born on 18 Jun 1879 in 33 Neate Street, Camberwell.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Births reference is Jun 1879 V 1d p 863 - Camberwell London¹⁶ The Birth Certificate states: Jane Burgar was born on the 18th June 1879 at 33 Neate Street, Camberwell. She was the child of Alfred Burgar, Fish salesman, and Mary Ann Burgar, formerly Wetherilt. The informant was Jane Trevett, occupier, of 33 Neate Street, Camberwell on the 24th June 1879. She signed with an 'X'. The sub-registration district was St George in the District of Camberwell. Jane (Wetherilt) Trevett was the sister of Mary Ann Burgar. It is possible that Mary Ann went to her sister to have the baby, who unfortunately died at the age of 6 days She died Convulsions on 24 Jun 1879 at 33 Neate Street, Camberwell.¹⁶ Civil Registration of Death reference is Jun 1879, Vol 1d, p863 - Camberwell London.^16,17 The Death Certificate states: Jane Burgar died 24th June 1879, aged 6 days, of convulsions. Her father was Alfred Burgar, fish salesman. The death was registered by Jane Trevett, Aunt, present at the death, of 33 Neate Sytreet, Camberwell. She signed with an 'X'. The registration district was Camberwell, the sub-district was St George Camberwell. Jane Trevett was originally Jane Wetherilt, the sister of Mary Ann (Wetherlit) Burgar. It is possible that Mary Ann stayed with her sister during the birth of Jane.
x.	William Edward Burgar.
xi.	Elizabeth Clara Burgar.