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NameJohn Latham 
[32, John Latham's will, dated 2nd Sept 1800], [19, Burial record index of St James, Dover]
[32, John Latham's will, dated 2nd Sept 1800], [19, Burial record index of St James, Dover]Birthca 1723
Deathbef 31 May 1801, Dover
Burial31 May 1801, Will: Vault of St James church, Dover, Kent
General2nd s. Of Dover, Kent. Mayor in 1767, 1779 & 1788.
FatherSamuel Latham (ca1697-)
Spouses
Marriage9 Aug 1748, St James the Apostle, Dover, Kent [21, Their marriage, Dover, Batch No M036551], [52, Marriage on 9 Aug 1748 at St James church, Dover]
Notes for John Latham
He lived in Strond Street, St James parish, Dover.
He must have been a merchant, owning several houses, a wharf and a warehouse.
IGI shows a John Latham, son of Peter Latham, to be christened on 14 April 1717 in Wilmington parish church, Kent, but the evidence for this to be him is a bit thin. Batch No P012531.
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Stuart Latham has sent me his information on John and Sarah:
John: Born c. 1723, m. 9 Aug 1748 at Dover Presbatory church, d. 31 May 1801 at Dover, Father = Samuel Latham.
Sarah, née Henshaw
Children:
Samuel b. 28 Oct 1752
Elizabeth b. 1751
Sarah b. 1749
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I received this answer on 29th December 2008 to a query to Dover Reference Library:
I have found the following information for you regarding John Latham -
He was Mayor of Dover 1767, 1779 and 1788
He was the first member of the Latham family to take part in Dover
Corporation affairs.
Samuel Latham, his grandfather came from Lewes and settled in Dover in 1664.
John and his father became Freeman.
The Lathams first started in the shipping business and then became
bankers.
He lived in Strond Street (no longer) which faced the harbour below
Commercial Quay.
The Henshaws were boat builders, and when Henry Henshaw died he left his estate to Sarah Henshaw, his daughter and the future Mrs. John Latham and to his sister.
Sarah met John Latham when he was working as her Father's apprentice and on gaining his Freedom by apprenticeship on May 31st 1745, they married.
For more information on the Lathams, Henshaws and Minets you may want to contact Mrs. Lorraine Sencicle, a noted local writer and historian, who has written an excellent book called "Banking on Dover".
- I’ve asked for copies of the documents and sent off an enquiry to obtain the book -
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Jan 2008, TFPL: The book has arrived and the Lathams are indeed a prosperous family of shipowners and merchants, becoming bankers in 1789.
John was apprenticed to Henry Henshaw as a boatbuilder and shipper. He completed this by May 31st 1745 when he gained his Freedom of Dover and married the boss’ daughter, Sarah.
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He must have been a merchant, owning several houses, a wharf and a warehouse.
IGI shows a John Latham, son of Peter Latham, to be christened on 14 April 1717 in Wilmington parish church, Kent, but the evidence for this to be him is a bit thin. Batch No P012531.
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Stuart Latham has sent me his information on John and Sarah:
John: Born c. 1723, m. 9 Aug 1748 at Dover Presbatory church, d. 31 May 1801 at Dover, Father = Samuel Latham.
Sarah, née Henshaw
Children:
Samuel b. 28 Oct 1752
Elizabeth b. 1751
Sarah b. 1749
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I received this answer on 29th December 2008 to a query to Dover Reference Library:
I have found the following information for you regarding John Latham -
He was Mayor of Dover 1767, 1779 and 1788
He was the first member of the Latham family to take part in Dover
Corporation affairs.
Samuel Latham, his grandfather came from Lewes and settled in Dover in 1664.
John and his father became Freeman.
The Lathams first started in the shipping business and then became
bankers.
He lived in Strond Street (no longer) which faced the harbour below
Commercial Quay.
The Henshaws were boat builders, and when Henry Henshaw died he left his estate to Sarah Henshaw, his daughter and the future Mrs. John Latham and to his sister.
Sarah met John Latham when he was working as her Father's apprentice and on gaining his Freedom by apprenticeship on May 31st 1745, they married.
For more information on the Lathams, Henshaws and Minets you may want to contact Mrs. Lorraine Sencicle, a noted local writer and historian, who has written an excellent book called "Banking on Dover".
- I’ve asked for copies of the documents and sent off an enquiry to obtain the book -
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Jan 2008, TFPL: The book has arrived and the Lathams are indeed a prosperous family of shipowners and merchants, becoming bankers in 1789.
John was apprenticed to Henry Henshaw as a boatbuilder and shipper. He completed this by May 31st 1745 when he gained his Freedom of Dover and married the boss’ daughter, Sarah.
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Will notes for John Latham
In his will dated 2nd September 1800 and proved on 1st July 1801, he lists:
His son, Samuel Latham, first executor,
His son-in-law, John Barber, second executor,
His daughter Elizabeth Henshaw (?),
His grandson Henshaw Latham,
His late son-in-law Edward Henshaw of Walworth, Surrey,
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Edward Henshaw (not Benshaw as I originally thought) is almost certainly the chap whose will is in PCC and on Documents-on-line as:
Will of Edward Henshaw, Linen Draper of Saint George the Martyr Southwark , Surrey 13 August 1790 PROB 11/1195
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His son, Samuel Latham, first executor,
His son-in-law, John Barber, second executor,
His daughter Elizabeth Henshaw (?),
His grandson Henshaw Latham,
His late son-in-law Edward Henshaw of Walworth, Surrey,
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Edward Henshaw (not Benshaw as I originally thought) is almost certainly the chap whose will is in PCC and on Documents-on-line as:
Will of Edward Henshaw, Linen Draper of Saint George the Martyr Southwark , Surrey 13 August 1790 PROB 11/1195
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Notes for John & Sarah (Family)
Their marriage transcription:
First name(s) John
Last name Latham
Marriage year 1748
Marriage date 09 Aug 1748
Place Dover, St James
Spouse's first name(s) Sarah
Spouse's last name Henshaw
County Kent
Country England
Archive Canterbury Cathedral Archives
Archive reference U3/26/1/2
Year range 1645-1778
Page 252
Record set Kent, Canterbury Archdeaconry marriages 1538-1928
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First name(s) John
Last name Latham
Marriage year 1748
Marriage date 09 Aug 1748
Place Dover, St James
Spouse's first name(s) Sarah
Spouse's last name Henshaw
County Kent
Country England
Archive Canterbury Cathedral Archives
Archive reference U3/26/1/2
Year range 1645-1778
Page 252
Record set Kent, Canterbury Archdeaconry marriages 1538-1928
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