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Hake ~ Seventh Generation

    Issue of Richard Hake and Mary Tizard  
1.   Elizabeth HAKE
Bap 18 May 1747 at Broad Clyst, Devon, Elizabeth Hake, dau of Richard Hake (ref FamilySearch C050001 and Parish record 0916761).

Marr 29 Jul 1771 of Elizabeth Hake to George SYMES at Broad Clyst, Devon, witnesses Sarah Hake and Elizabeth Acland (ref Parish record 0916761, not found in FamilySearch).

There were several men living at Broad Clyst named George Symes, on a Carpenter and one a Butcher. It is hard to separate their children without further information.
 
2.   Sarah HAKE
Bap 4 Dec 1748 at Broad Clyst, Devon, Sarah Hake, dau of Richard Hake (ref FamilySearch C050001 and Parish record 0916761).

Marr 5 Feb 1772 of Sarah Hake to Thomas HELLYER at Broad Clyst, Devon, witnesses Thomas Dunsford (an official) and Elizabeth Tucker (ref Parish record 0916761, not found in FamilySearch).

No further information or children found at Broad Clyst. .
 
3.   Richard HAKE
Born c1755 (baptism not found).
Burial of Richard Hake 3 Jun 1755 at Broad Clyst, Devon, son of Richard (ref fmp Devon Burials image)..
 
4.   Mary HAKE
Bap 5 Jun 1757 at Broad Clyst, Devon, Mary Hake, dau of Richard Hake (ref FamilySearch C050001 and Parish record 0916761).

No further information found.
 
    Issue of John Hake and Mary Clarke  
1.   John HAKE
Bap of John Hake 4 Sep 1757 at Exeter Saint Mary Major, son of John & Mary, privately (ref FamilySearch).
Bap of John Hake 26 Dec 1757 at Exeter Holy Trinity, son of Jno & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).
Most likely the same child.

John was indentured in 1773 as an Apprentice to William Fenwick, Tailor of Exeter (ref fmp Britain, Country Apprentices).

Marriage 18 Feb 1787 at Exeter Cathedral of John Hake to Mary HUTCHINS; John was "of the Close, Taylor" and Mary was "of the Parish of the Holy Trinity, spinster"; Licence; witnesses Frances Lane, Ann, Lane, Alex Pope (ref fmp Devon Marriages image). Bap of Mary Elizabeth HUTCHINGS 9 May 1759 at Exeter, Devon, dau of Will Hutchings (ref fmp England Births & Baps).

John Hake, Tailor, had several apprentices: Robert Kittle (1785); William Hake (his brother, 1787), and Thomas Newman (1791) (ref fmp Britain, Country Apprentices).

In 1807 John placed the following advertisement in the Exeter Flying Post:
"EXETER, JOHN HAKE, Robe-maker, most respectfully begs leave to inform his friends, and the clergy in particular, that he still continues to carry on the above BUSINESS, at his house, in the college, near the church yard, on the most reasonable terms.
Such as may be pleased to honour him with their future commands, may depend on having their robes made as neat as in London, or at either of the universities.
He takes this opportunity of returning his sincere thanks for the many favors already conferred on him, and hopes, by his assiduity, to merit their continuance and recommendations.
N.B. Hoods, Surplices, Bands, and Furniture for Churches and Chapels; likewise Aldermen and common Councilmen's Gowns, made and repaired on reasonable terms." (ref British Newspapers, Exeter Flying Post 19 Mar 1807)
There was a similar advertisement on 24 Sep 1812, and many more including in 1823. .

Burial of Mary Elizabeth Hake 9 Aug 1818 at Exeter Cathedral, age 59, residence Close (ref fmp Devon Burials image).
"Monday last, after a lingering illness, Mrs M. E. Hake, wife of Mr. John Hake, of this city, one of the Lay-Vicars of St. Peters's Cathedral." (ref British Newspapers, Exeter Flying Post 6 Aug 1818)

It may have been John Hake who married Mary PLEACE on 18 Sep 1822 at Ottery Saint Mary (ref fmp England Marriages)
It was reported in the Exeter Flying Post:
"On Wednesday, at Ottery, Mr. Hake, to Mrs Plaice." (ref British Newspapers, Exeter Flying Post 26 Sep 1822)

In 1824 an advertisement stated that John was declining business in favour of his brother William (see below).

Burial of John Hake 2 Dec 1830 at Exeter All Hallows on the Wales, Devon, residence Fore Street Hill, age 73 (ref fmp Devon Burials image).
"On Friday last, aged 73, Mr. John Hake, a lay-vicar of the Cathedral Church, Exeter. He belonged to the church sixty-three years, having been placed there when only ten years old." (ref fmp British Newspapers, Western Times 4 Dec 1830)

No further information about Mary nee Pleace, if that marriage does apply.
 
    Children of John and Mary Elizabeth:  
  1. William HAKE bap 1788 at Exeter Cathedral, Devon  
  2. Mary Elizabeth HAKE bap 1790 at Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon  
  3. John HAKE bap 1792 at Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon  
  4. Charles HAKE bap 1796 at Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon  
  5. Henry HAKE bap 1796 at Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon
 
2.   Mary HAKE
Bap of Mary Hake 1 Jul 1759 at Exeter, Devon, dau of John Hake (ref fmp English Births & Baptisms).
There are possible marriage and burials but unable to prove them.
 
3.   Elizabeth HAKE
Bap of Elizabeth Hake 2 Aug 1761 at Exeter, Devon, dau of John Hake (ref fmp English Births & Baptisms).
No further information found.
 
4.   Anna Maria HAKE
Bap of Anna Maria Hake 8 Sep 1765 at Exeter, Devon, dau of John & Mary Hake (ref fmp English Births & Baptisms).

Witness to marriage of her brother William in 1809.
Death reg not found in GRO Index.
Burial of Anna Hake 9 Apr 1840 at Exeter St Stephen, Exeter, Devon; residence King's Alley; age 74 (ref fmp Devon Burials image).
 
5.   Dorothy HAKE
Bap of Dorothy Hake 24 Sep 1769 at Exeter, Devon, dau of John & Mary Hake (ref fmp English Births & Baptisms).
No further information found.
 
6.   William HAKE
Bap of William Hake 14 Feb 1773 at Exeter, Devon, son of John & Mary Hake (ref fmp English Births & Baptisms).

William was indentured as an Apprentice Tailor in 1787 to his brother John Hake (ref fmp Britain County Apprentices).

In 1807 William placed the following advertisement in the Exeter Flying Post:
"WM. HAKE, Taylor, Habit and Pelise-Maker, 211, Fore-street, Exeter, imprest with gratitude, returns his grateful thanks to his friends for the numerous favors conferred on him the short time has been in business, begs leave to inform them he receives the FASHIONS regularly from London; hopes, by strict attention to business, and reasonable charges, to merit a continuance of their favors.
Regimental and naval uniforms according to the latest regulations. N.B. Country orders duly attended to." (ref British Newspapers, Exeter Flying Post 6 Aug 1807)

Marriage 16 Oct 1809 at Exeter St Thomas of William Hake to Elizabeth HUTCHINGS; William was of the parish of Allhallows in the city of Exeter, Elizabeth was of this parish, spinster; Licence; witnesses W. Hutchings, Anna Hake (ref fmp Devon Marriages image).
"Monday last was married, Mr. William Hake, of this city, taylor, to Miss Hutchings, of St. Thomas." (ref British Newspapers, Exeter Flying Post, 19 Oct 1809)
Bap of Elizabeth Southey HUTCHINGS 12 Mar 1786 at Exeter St Mary Steps, dau of William & Mary Hutchings (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).

See excerpt from Exeter Flying Post in 1814:
"Ran away, on the 22d of March, 1814, from his master, Mr. Wm. Hake, of Exeter, taylor and habit-maker, JOHN HUTCHINGS, his apprentice: wore away an oil-case hat, blue jacket, striped waistcoat, and velveteen trowsers; he is about 5 feet 2 or 3 inches high, light complexion, and turns out his knees much in walking. Whoever harbours or employs the said apprentice after this notice, will be prosecuted." (ref British Newspapers, Exeter Flying Post 7 Apr 1814). Elizabeth had a brother John baptised in 1791 and this was probably him.

William placed a similar advertisement as the 1807 one for Trencher Caps, Surplices, Hoods and Bands in 1816.

Each of the children were baptised at Exeter St Pancras, between 1810 and 1820, with William's occupation listed as Taylor or Tailor.

See advertisement in 1824:
"To the Clergy. Wm HAKE, Clerical Robe Maker, Theatre-street, Exeter.
J. HAKE, who for more than thirty years has carried on the Business of a Clerical Robe Maker, returns his sincere thanks for the favours he has received from the Clergy of Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall, and begs leave to inform them he has declined business in favour of his brother, W. HAKE, who returns his grateful thanks to his Friends for the many favours received, and flatters himself by being able to make his Robes equal to London or the Universities, and superior to any in the West of England, he solicits their further support, which will ever be his study to merit. Dissenting Ministers' Gowns according to their Degrees. Trencher Caps, Surplices, Hoods, and Bands. Aldermens' and other Corporation Gowns, Law Gowns, &c. &c." (ref British Newspapers, Exeter Flying Post 5 Aug 1824)

Probable burial for William Hake on 1 Aug 1833 at Exeter St Pancras, residence Waterbeer Street, age 55 [though this would make his birth 1778 not 1773] (ref fmp Devon Burials image). No newspaper notices found for his deaths.

Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of St Lawrence. Registration District of Exeter. Address: Castle Street.
Together with children William (28), Elizabeth (22), Hubert (21):
Elizabeth Hake. Age 50. Widow. Not born in Devon [error].

Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of St Sidwell. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 6 Ebenezer Place.
Together with son Hubert (31):
Elizabeth Southey Hake. Head. Wid. Age 64. Annuitant. Born St Thomas, Devon.

Ref 1861 census. Devon, England. Civil parish of Exeter St Sidwell. Registration dist of Exeter. Address: 2 Clifton Road.
Elizabeth Hake. Lodger. Widow. Age 74. Fundholder. Born St Mary Steps, Exeter.

Elizabeth died 7 Mar 1867. Death reg of Elizabeth Hake Mar qtr 1867 at Exeter dist, Devon age 81 (ref GRO Index).
"HAKE Elizabeth. Effects under £200. 19 March. The Will with a Codicil of Elizabeth Hake late of 2 Clifton-road in the County of the City of Exeter Widow deceased who died 7 March 1867 at 2 Clifton-road aforesaid was proved at Exeter by the oath of Samuel Pidgley Hayman of 19 Eaton-place Paris-street Exeter aforesaid Accountant the sole Executor." (ref Ancestry National Probate)





































1841 census



1851 census



1861 census
    Children:  
  1. William HAKE bap 1810 at Exeter St Pancras, Exeter, Devon  
  2. George HAKE bap 1812 at Exeter St Pancras, Devon  
  3. Edmund HAKE bap 1815 at Exeter St Pancras, Devon  
  4. Elizabeth HAKE bap 1817 at Exeter St Pancras, Devon  
  5. Hubert HAKE bap 1820 at Exeter St Pancras, Devon
 
    Issue of George Hake and Anne Hoyle  
1.   George Hoyle HAKE (1)
Bap 25 Mar 1754 at Holy Trinity Exeter, Devon, England, George Hoyle Hake, son of George Hake and Anne (ref FamilySearch C050901 and Parish record 0917200).
George was buried 6 Feb 1755 (ref FamilySearch C050901 and Parish record 0917200).
 
2.   Robert HAKE
Born c1756 (ref the age at his burial notice, from Devon Family History Society).

Marr 11 Jul 1784 at Saint Thomas The Apostle, Exeter, Devon of Robert Hake to Ann BEDFORD (ref FamilySearch M051531 and Parish record 0916844). Bap of Ann Bedford 28 Apr 1760 at Saint Thomas The Apostle, Exeter, Devon, dau of James BEDFORD and Ann (ref FamilySearch C050531 and Parish record 0916844). James Bedford married Ann EAST 22 Oct 1749 at Exeter St John; James's residence Allhallows on the Wall, Ann's residence Exeter St John (ref findmypast). There were many children.

The following extract is believed to refer to Robert: "Thursday July 5 1804 Exeter To be sold at auction, at the Star Inn, on Wednesday the eleventh day of July next, at five o'clock in the afternoon, (unless before disposed of by private Contract) Lot 1st - For a Term of eight hundred years, all that large and convenient dwelling-house, with a shop in front, advantageously situate for Business, on Fore street Hill, now in the Occupation of Mr Robert Hake, whose Term expires at Lammas, 1806; together with sundry dwellings behind the same, now let to yearly Tenants." (Ref Trewman's Exeter Flying Post, British Newspapers online).

In 1805 Robert witnessed his son Thomas's marriage.

Burial of Robert Hake 24 Sep 1813 in the parish of St Mary Steps, Exeter, Devon, note All Hallows On The Walls, age 56 (ref findmypast from DFHS).
Robert died 20 Sep 1813 (probably from gravestone; apparently the gravestone indicates he was born in 1746).

Robert's Will (signed 25 Jul 1808) is attached. In summary, his Executors were his son Robert Hake, and Samuel Mortimer, Attorney at Law of Exeter. His business was as a Salesman or Broker, carried out at his home. His wife Ann was given maintenance and support unless she married again (which she did not) and she was given authority for the welfare of the children, who also were to receive the proceeds of the estate. His son Thomas was forgiven any debts; as it happened, Thomas died in 1812 at the age of 26, prior to his father's death. Robert's business was very successful and the effects were sworn under £1500, a very large sum at the time.

Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of St David. Registration district of Exeter. Address: Southernhay, St David, Exeter.
Together with a number of school teachers and pupils, and daughters Ann (45), Caroline (30), Harriet (40), and granddaughters Fanny (20, Caroline (12):
Ann Hake. Age 75 [error]. Ind. Born in Devon, England.

Death reg of Ann Hake Sep qtr 1844, place missing age 83 (ref GRO Index). The district was Exeter (ref FreeBMD).
Burial of Anne Hake 26 Sep 1844 at Exeter St David, residence Southernhay, age 83 (ref fmp Devon Burials image).

FROM WHOM ELIZABETH SHADE NEE GRIERSON IS DESCENDED.


















Robert Hake's Will




1841 census
    Children:  
  1. Thomas Bedford HAKE bap 1785 at Saint Edmunds, Exeter, Devon  
  2. Ann HAKE bap 1788 at Saint Edmunds, Exeter, Devon  
  3. Robert HAKE bap 1790 at Saint Mary Steps, Exeter, Devon  
  4. William (1) HAKE bap 1793 at Saint Mary Steps, Exeter, Devon  
  5. William (2) HAKE bap 1795 at Saint Mary Steps, Exeter, Devon  
  6. Mary HAKE bap 1798 at All Hallows On The Walls, Exeter, Devon  
  7. Harriet HAKE bap 1801 at All Hallows On The Walls, Exeter, Devon  
  8. Caroline Eliza HAKE bap 1807 at All Hallows On The Walls, Exeter, Devon
 
3.   George HAKE (2)
Bap 25 Jan 1762 at Saint Edmunds, Exeter, Devon, son of George Hake (ref findmypast).
George, Anne and Mary are listed together, and may have been of different ages, for which no information is given.
Burial of George Hake 6 Jan 1765, son of Mr George Hake, at St Edmunds, Exeter (ref findmypast).
 
4.   Anne HAKE
Bap 25 Jan 1762 at Saint Edmunds, Exeter, Devon, son of George Hake (ref findmypast).
George, Anne and Mary are listed together, and may have been of different ages, for which no information is given.
No further information found.
 
5.   Mary HAKE
Bap 25 Jan 1762 at Saint Edmunds, Exeter, Devon, son of George Hake (ref findmypast).
George, Anne and Mary are listed together, and may have been of different ages, for which no information is given.
No further information found.
 
6.   Sarah HAKE
Bap 3 Jun 1764 at Saint Edmunds, Exeter, Devon, dau of George Hake & Anne (ref FamilySearch C05192-1).
Burial of Sarah Hake 14 Sep 1767 at Exeter, Devon, dau of George Hake (ref FamilySearch).
 
7.   Thomas HAKE
Bap 22 Mar 1766 at Saint Mary Steps, Exeter, Devon, son of George Hake & Anne (ref FamilySearch C05101-1).
Burial of Thomas Hake 6 Sep 1767 at Exeter, Devon, son of George Hake (ref FamilySearch C05101-1).
 



Last modified 11 Feb 2021