Ernest Henry HODGES (1861-1891)
Born 24 May 1861, Islington, Middlesex at 3 Upper Bride St. His family having moved from Bermondsey between 1851 and 1861 before his birth. Son of Henry John Joseph Hodges (1830 - 1899) and Elizabeth JENNINGS (1837 - )
1871 living with family at 73 Bride St, Islington ,/St Clement.
1881 living 5 Ebenezer Buildings, Islington. Occupation: gun-maker.
1888 staff barrel maker in the employ of Purdey's of South Audley street, London. One of 4 signatories who complained by letter to James Purdey about their rates of pay considering the extra work required on new gun designs.
1891 Census , living at 23 Legard Rd, Islington. Occupation: gun-barrel maker.
18 Apr 1891, died from pneumonia at home at 23 Legard Rd, Islington – unmarried. His father Henry present at his death.