Furze Platt, Cookham, 1901 census

[Beetle]

My great-grandfather Thomas Hennessy, who was serving in the Indian Army, was sent home on six months' convalescent leave with his family in May 1900.  His wife Marian obviously stayed on, since she appears in the 1901 census with their children at Altmore, Furze Platt, Cookham.  (Looking at the enumerator's walk, Altmore is quite near the Golden Harp Tavern.)  She must have stayed at least until the end of May, when the two youngest children were baptised at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Maidenhead. 

I am wondering which school these Roman Catholic children were likely to have attended, and whether any school log might be available.  The period would be roughly May 1900 to May 1901, to the best of my knowledge.  The children were Eileen (13), Thomas (12), Mary (9), John (7), Jim (6) and the two year old twins Margaret and Frances. 

The twins could not be christened in India because the army chaplain would not accept the Protestant sponsors chosen by the parents.  Are any records from St Joseph's extant that might throw some light on this baptism, or any other aspect of the famiy's stay in Furze Platt? 

I should be very grateful for advice from people with local knowledge.

Best wishes,

Beetle. 

[Little Nell]

The catholic school in Maidenhead at that time appears to have been located on the Cookham Road, having started life in Bridge Street.  I suspect that these buildings are now occupied by St Luke's  CofE School, while the catholic school is further north and named St. Mary's (the buildings are much more modern there).  St Joseph's church is located just south of St. Luke's school grounds.

Perhaps Berkshire Record Office might help you with the school records or at least point you in the right direction.

Nell

[Beetle]

Thank you, Nell.  This is helpful.  I will contact the Record Office.

Beetle.