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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Yorkshire (North Riding) => Topic started by: aidansrest on Thursday 11 November 21 13:48 GMT (UK)
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Hi
I am researching a man called John Howgego who originated from either Essex or Sussex around 1794.
However he and his family settled in Whitby where he was employed as a coast guard.
By the time his daughter, Ruth, married in 1854 he was being described as a 'prevention officer.'
He relocated to Hartlepool and remarried following the death of his first wife, and is described in 1861 as being a 'sailor's missionary' and by 1871 a 'retired coastguard.'
Does anyone know what a prevention officer, or a sailor's missionary was?
Thanks
Sue
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In my Dictionary of Old Trades, Titles and Occupations I have "Preventative Man = early Customs Officer. And "Missioner" = someone (often a clergyman) in charge of a hostel, seaman's mission, or similar establishment.
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Thats fab! Thank you!
I thought it must have been something to do with the sea!
Sue
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No problem - I have found the book to be extremely useful in relation to family history. ;D
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There are several free websites giving definitions of old occupations, just Google “Old Occupations” and take your pick.
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Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail, 7th March 1879
Death announcement:
Howgego, at 6 Burn Terrace, West Hartlepool, on the 5th Inst., John Howgego aged 86 years, twelve years Sailors Missionary to the Port of Hull Society. Interment at Cemetery on Saturday the 8th inst., at 2.30 p.m. friends please accept this intimation
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Whitby Gazette, 8th March 1879
Death of Mr John Howgego. In our obituary this week is announced the death of Mr John Howgego, at the advanced age of 86 years. His death took place at West Hartlepool, on Wednesday last. Mr Howgego was highly respected. In early life he was engaged in smuggling, and, like others of his class, was taken by what was then called the 'Preventive service' - now H.M. Coastguards - and joined the service. They were removed from station to station, and eventually he was sent from Harwich to Whitby some 60 years ago, where, with the exception of twice residing at the Sandsend station, he lived until he removed to Hartlepool, in connection with the Port of Hull Society, for which he was 12 years an agent. His efforts to promote the welfare of the seagoing community were earnest and continuous , and spread over a great many years.
Hull Packet, 16th December 1864.
(Extract from a very long report about the 43rd anniversary of ' this noble institution' the Port of Hull Society).
Mr John Howgego, the resident agent of the society at West Hartlepool, reported that his labours had been of a very cheering character. His visits on board ship were 979; ditto to the sick, 97; held prayer meetings, 165; made addresses, 86; sold forty copies of the scriptures, 8 English and 32 foreign; distributed tracts, English, 6,174; ditto foreign 524.
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Thanks so much!!
Just seen these replies!
Much appreciated!
Sue
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Hi Sue,
I, m directly descended from John Howgego.
Ruth's brother Joseph Jeremiah, is my g/mother Annie Eleanor Howgego,s g/father.
Another brother, William Josiah was born in the village where I live, and baptised in the same church as my children.
I have a lot of info on the Howgego family.
If I can be of any help, ask away.
Martin
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Hi Martin
Thank you!!
I've sent you a personal message
Sue