Henry Hayman Toulmin
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Henry Hayman Toulmin (1807 – 1871) was a wealthy British
ship owner who became Justice of the Peace
and High Sheriff of Hertfordshire
, and then mayor of St Albans
.
, and a full report of this activity, called "The Toulmin Packets", was recorded by Captain T. G. S. Ward.
, a southwest district in the London Borough of Hackney
. By the age of 34, he had moved to the northeast part of the borough, to Mount Pleasant Lane in Upper Clapton
. Toulmin had clearly already made his fortune by 1851, when he was living at Bower House in Havering Village
in Essex
in 1851. Bower House was built in 1729 by John Baynes, using some of the materials from Henry VIII
's Havering Palace
, and is said to be the most notable residence in the village.
, where he purchased Childwickbury Estate
from Joshua Lomax. Aged 59, Toulmin was both Justice of the Peace (J.P.) and High Sheriff of Hertfordshire. He then became mayor of St Albans
, before his death in 1871 at age 64.
by Toulmin's son, Henry Joseph.
, who describes Henry Hayman (her grandfather) in her book Happy World.
United Kingdom
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ship owner who became Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
and High Sheriff of Hertfordshire
High Sheriff of Hertfordshire
The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire was an ancient High Sheriff title originating in the time of the Angles, not long after the invasion of the Kingdom of England, which was in existence for around a thousand years...
, and then mayor of St Albans
St Albans
St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt...
.
Early life
Henry and Calvert Toulmin - A great deal is known about these two brothers as they were wealthy ship owners and brokers and many records are available from several sources which throw light on their joint activities. In 1843 they were awarded the contract to deliver Her Majesty's Mail to and from AustraliaAustralia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, and a full report of this activity, called "The Toulmin Packets", was recorded by Captain T. G. S. Ward.
Education
Aged 28, Toulmin settled in DalstonDalston
Dalston is a district of north-east London, England, located in the London Borough of Hackney. It is situated northeast of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London...
, a southwest district in the London Borough of Hackney
London Borough of Hackney
The London Borough of Hackney is a London borough of North/North East London, and forms part of inner London. The local authority is Hackney London Borough Council....
. By the age of 34, he had moved to the northeast part of the borough, to Mount Pleasant Lane in Upper Clapton
Upper Clapton
Upper Clapton is a district in the London Borough of Hackney. It is bounded by the Hackney districts of Stamford Hill to the west, Lower Clapton and Lea Bridge to the south and the Haringey district of South Tottenham to the north...
. Toulmin had clearly already made his fortune by 1851, when he was living at Bower House in Havering Village
Havering-atte-Bower
Havering-atte-Bower is a village and outlying settlement of the London Borough of Havering, located 15 miles northeast of Charing Cross and close to the Greater London boundary. It was one of three former parishes whose area comprised the historic Royal Liberty of Havering...
in Essex
Essex
Essex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England, and one of the home counties. It is located to the northeast of Greater London. It borders with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the South and London to the south west...
in 1851. Bower House was built in 1729 by John Baynes, using some of the materials from Henry VIII
Henry VIII of England
Henry VIII was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was Lord, and later King, of Ireland, as well as continuing the nominal claim by the English monarchs to the Kingdom of France...
's Havering Palace
Havering Palace
Havering Palace was one of the many royal residences in England. It was located in the village of Havering-atte-Bower in what is now the London Borough of Havering...
, and is said to be the most notable residence in the village.
Marriage and children
In 1854, Toulmin gave up the Bower House and moved to HertfordshireHertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
, where he purchased Childwickbury Estate
Childwickbury Manor
Childwick Bury Manor is a manor in Hertfordshire, England, between St Albans and Harpenden. Previous owners were the Lomax family who bought the house in 1666 and who lived there until 1854 when Joshua Lomax sold it to Henry Hayman Toulmin, a wealthy ship owner and High Sheriff of Hertfordshire and...
from Joshua Lomax. Aged 59, Toulmin was both Justice of the Peace (J.P.) and High Sheriff of Hertfordshire. He then became mayor of St Albans
St Albans
St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt...
, before his death in 1871 at age 64.
Expanded description
Toulmin's fortune largely came from shipping. His favourite ship was the Mary Florence, named after Toulmin's daughter, Mary Florence Toulmin who married Sir Charles Lawrence Young in 1863. When it came time to pass on his shipping business, none of Toulmin's three sons were interested. Part of the reason may be that Toulmin had already settled his house and lands on his son Henry Joseph, but retained the use of them during Toulmin's own lifetime. After he acquired enough money, Toulmin gave away his shipping fleet but retained the Mary Florence for a little longer. Toulmin left about £50,000 in his will. His beloved Childwickbury Estate was sold after Toulmin's death to Sir John Blundell MapleJohn Blundell Maple
Sir John Blundell Maple, 1st Baronet was an English business magnate. He was educated at King's College London...
by Toulmin's son, Henry Joseph.
Death and afterward
Henry Joseph's daughter was the author Mary CarberyMary Carbery
Mary Carbery , pen name and married name of Mary Vanessa Toulmin, who married first Algernon, 9th Baron Carbery of Castle Freke, County Cork, Ireland and second Professor Arthur Wellesley Sandford of Frankfield House, County Cork, Ireland. She was born and spent her childhood at Childwickbury...
, who describes Henry Hayman (her grandfather) in her book Happy World.