John Peter HOBKIRK was a son of Thomas HOBKIRK and Eleanor PEGUS.
Esther was the daughter of John and Sarah STONES.
Here is a
link
to John STONES will, which lists Esther's siblings and where the family lived
and her father's occupation.
The above will was transcribed by Glenys Bolland. Here is a
link
to the original will.
John Peter HOBKIRK married Esther STONES on 3 December 1791 at St. Stephen parish, Coleman Street, London.
John Peter HOBKIRK was a West Indian merchant, living in London. He was also a freeman of the City of London.
The 13 January 1796 London Times states a John Peter HOBKIRK of Coleman Street, merchant, bankrupt. Also in 1796 a John Peter HOBKIRK subscribed to a bookkeeping system in London.
John and Esther had the following known children:
John Peter HOBKIRK, was born September 1800, in London, UK.
Mary Eleanor HOBKIRK, born 27, Jan 1802 and christened 6 April 1802 at St. Leonards, Shoreditch, London
Undoubtedly, given the date of the marriage and the dates of birth, there are other children of this family, possibly born in India.
As of 6 July 1826 a John Peter HOBKIRK lived a 4 Globe Row, Bethnal Green,
Middlesex, (east) London, and was an accountant.(source, 1826 will of his
nephew William Hobkirk)
The following information has been extracted from the Bishop of London's
marriage allegations (Guildhall Library Ms 10091/165):
Date of allegation : 30th November 1791
Applicant's name : John Peter Hobkirk
Name of intended bridegroom : John Peter Hobkirk
parish/residence : St Stephen Coleman Street
age : 21 years and upwards
condition : bachelor
occupation : not given
father's name : not given
Name of intended bride : Esther Stones
parish/residence : St Giles in the Fields
age : 19 years and upwards
condition : spinster
father's/deceased husband's name and details : John Stones, natural and lawful
father
Intended parish of marriage : St Stephen Coleman Street
Other relevant information (e.g. parents have consented to the marriage of
a minor): John Jones appeared personally & swore he was the natural and
lawful father and gave his consent to the marriage.
Signed by : John Peter Hobkirk and John Stones
The following information has been extracted from the Bishop of London's
marriage allegations (Guildhall Library Ms 10091/165):
Date of allegation : 30th November 1791
Applicant's name : John Peter Hobkirk
Name of intended bridegroom : John Peter Hobkirk
parish/residence : St Stephen Coleman Street
age : 21 years and upwards
condition : bachelor
occupation : not given
father's name : not given
Name of intended bride : Esther Stones
parish/residence : St Giles in the Fields
age : 19 years and upwards
condition : spinster
father's/deceased husband's
name and details : John Stones, natural and lawful father
Intended parish of marriage : St Stephen Coleman Street
Other relevant information (e.g. parents have consented to the marriage of
a minor): John Jones appeared personally & swore he was the natural and
lawful father and gave his consent to the marriage.
Signed by : John Peter Hobkirk and John Stones
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