G. C. Haseler & Co.: History

The Company

In 1841[1] only three men named Haseler were listed in the Birmingham city directory. One was Edwin Haseler, a japanner and manufacturer of papier mache articles located at 33 Constitution Hill. Another was listed as George Carter Haseler (late Geo. Richard), a manufacturer of gold, gilt, and black ornaments, and gold and silver mounted smelling bottles, vinegarettes, &c. located at 26 Constitution Hill. And lastly, there was John Haseler a furniture broker, and gilt and black ornament manufacturer at 34 Constitution Hill. According to a trade directory written in 1884-85[2], which listed when commercial enterprises in the Birmingham area were established, the firm known as G. C. Haseler & Co. was founded in 1842, presumably by George Carter Haseler as his initials were used as the firm’s name. Evidently Mr. Haseler started making jewelry as early as 1841 and took over the business of George Richard. Shortly thereafter he partnered with another jeweler named George Bush Hair, who may have been related to Haseler’s mother as her maiden name was also Hair. Their partnership did not last long as it was dissolved in August 1843[3]. Within a few years George partnered with his younger brother, John Bush Haseler, and in 1849[4] they were listed as doing business at Regent Row where George was a jeweler and John was a manager. Sometime between 1850[5] and 1858[6] the business became known as G. C. Haseler & Co. at 19 Vittoria Street and by 1861[7] employed 10 men, 17 boys and 1 girl. The brother’s partnership was also mentioned in the 1870[8] apprentice indenture shown here and continued until John passed away in 1875[9] at age 53. The firm persisted with George and his three sons, George Jr., John and Maxwell, most likely working together in the family business[10]. After two of the sons passed away at relatively young ages, the middle son, John, continued working with his father and inherited the family’s jewelry company after his father’s death in 1895[11]. John presumably carried on the business for a period of time, however as some point the firm ceased to exist as it was no longer listed in city directories after 1901[12].

From 1854 through 1884 George Carter Haseler registered at least 53[13] designs, including one in 1865[14] that mentions his name and his brother’s name as seen in the newspaper clipping here. Most of these patents were for jewelry items.

To date three Avery style needle cases have been found with the G. C. H. & Co. makers mark, all Quadruples, two were made in 1869 and one in 1881. The hallmark on the Quad Sterling Silver-Floral Pattern needle case, seen here, consists of the letters G C H & Co, followed by a profile portrait of Queen Victoria, followed by the lion passant, then an anchor, and lastly the lowercase letter “g” surrounded by a small circle. When translated this means the needle case was made of sterling silver, was registered in Birmingham and was made in 1881 by G. C. Haseler & Co.[15] What makes this needle case unique is the beautifully engraved exterior.  The front of Haesler’s Quad Sterling Silver-Floral Pattern needle case contains a circular center with initials surrounded by a floral and scroll pattern, whereas the back has a more elegant floral pattern with scrolls. This needle case has the initials “N B” or “B N”, depending upon how you look at it, engraved in a center circle. Obviously, this needle case was made for a person with those initials

The Owners

George Carter Haseler was the eldest son of John Haseler and Sarah Evett Hair. His father John was born c1790 and was baptized twice, first at St. Phillips in the Birmingham city center and again six years later at the New Jerusalemite Church. John married Sarah in 1813 at the St. Peter and St. Paul church in Aston and they had ten children, many who were baptized in both churches.: George Carter, Elizabeth Jennett, John Bush, William Hair, Henry Wilson, Edward Madeley, Sarah Evett, Sarah Eliza, Amanda and Charles. Unfortunately, Sarah died in 1833, two years after the birth of their last child, at age 43 and John never remarried. Presumably, the eldest daughter, who was 17 years old when her mother died, took care of her younger siblings while her father worked as a gilt toy maker and a jeweler. Four of his sons followed in their father’s footsteps and became jewelers or die-sinkers, stampers and piercers. Additionally, one of his daughters married the die sinker and stamper, William Buncher, who partnered with her brother, Edward. Three of John’s sons married three sisters from the George Hope Johnstone family, another prominent jeweler in the Birmingham area. Based on a chart created in 1859[16], the marriages between the Faraday, Johnstone, Best, Haseler, Bragg and Rabone families where not simply the brothers of one family marrying the sisters of another or neighbors marrying neighbors but were planned as a way to strengthen the ties between a group of jewelers. In this way they could support each other’s business and ensure their survival and economic advancement. John Haseler died in 1860 at age 70 and was buried at the Key Hill Cemetery in the Jewellery Quarter. The Key Hill Cemetery in Birmingham was a non-conformist burial ground and the first cemetery in the area not being a church yard[17].

George Carter Haseler was born in Birmingham in 1814 and like his father before him was baptized twice, at St. Phillips in 1818 and at the New Jerusalemite Church in 1819. In 1841 he was living close to his father and siblings on Constitution Hill where he also worked as a gilt toy maker. He married Juliana Emma Johnstone, the sister of George Hope Johnstone in 1844 and they had six children: George Carter Jr., John, Leopold Francis, Rowland, Florence and Maxwell. Because he had a son with the same name he will be referred to as George Sr. for the remainder of this narrative. After establishing the G. C. Haseler & Co business George Sr. spent his life working as a jeweler and moved to Handsworth. In 1889[18] he presented “a purse of £100, and a handsome gold watch, bearing a suitable inscription” to one of the ministers of the Wretham Road Church in Handsworth as George Sr. was one of the oldest members of the church at that time. George Sr. died in 1895 at age 80 and left an estate valued at £14,536, or £1.136 million[19] in today’s pounds, with his sons, John, a manufacturing jeweler, and Reverend Rowland Haseler as the executors. Presumably, the son John, took over the jewelry business after George Sr. passed away. Juliana died seven years later in 1902 at age 85. Both were buried at the Key Hill Cemetery in the family plot with the following gravestone inscription[20].

“In affectionate remembrance of Lilian and Eleanor twin daughters of W. H. and E. Haseler who died April 21st and 28th 1859 aged 10 months.  Also John Haseler grandfather of the above February 12th 1860 aged 70 years.  Also of Florence the beloved child and only daughter of G. C. and J. E. Haseler who died May 11th 1867 aged 13 years.  Also of John Bush Haseler who died January 22nd 1875 aged 55 years.  Also of Maxwell the youngest son of G. C. and J. E. Haseler who died January 26th 1879 aged 23 years.  Also of George Carter Haseler elder son of G. C. and J. E. Haseler who died October 18th 1885 aged 40 years. And of Helen Amanda his wife who died October 21st 1892 aged 45 years.  Also of George Carter Haseler Junior who died June 28th 1895 aged 80 years.  Also his wife Juliana Emma who died October 24th 1902 aged 85 years.”

Although George Sr. had a very successful business, the family experienced many sad moments during their lives. Florence, his only daughter, died in 1867 at age 13. His son Leopold immigrated to Australia sometime after 1861 and settled in Townsville City, Queensland, the same area where his uncle Henry lived, never seeing his father again. Of the three sons who were engaged in the jewelry business, only one survived him. His youngest son Maxwell was killed in an accident while vacationing in Wales at age 23 in 1879, followed six years later by his eldest son George Jr. who died in 1885 at age 40. Another son, Rowland, became a clergyman and lived outside the Birmingham area. Additionally, a grandson and two of the grandsons of his brothers were killed in WWI. The 1879 and 1885 obituaries for the two sons who died before George Sr. are listed below, whereas information about the Haseler family members who served in WWI is listed in a separation section later in this chapter.

January 31, 1879[21] Obituary of Maxwell Haseler

“FATAL ACCIDENT ON SNOWDON

On Sunday afternoon, Jan. 28^th, a party of five young gentlemen, staying at Penygwryd, left the hotel for an ascent of Snowdon. When some distance from the summit, one of their number complained of fatigue, and his companions proceeded with the ascent, expecting that he would follow or return to the hotel. After waiting sometime at the summit they descended the mountain, and, seeing nothing of their friend, surmised that he had also made the descent safely, their first inquiries at the hotel being as to the time he had returned. On learning that they were the first arrivals, their fears as to his safety were excited, and a search party was at once sent on the mountain. On Monday afternoon his body, terribly mutilated, was found at the foot of one of the precipices, there being little doubt that he had attempted to follow his companions, and that, missing his way, he met with his death, which must have been instantaneous. The remains were collected and removed to the hotel. The body has been identified as that of Mr. Maxwell Haseler, aged 23, youngest son of Mr. G. C. Haseler, Enderley Hamstead-road, Birmingham. The place where the body was found is known as Bwlch-y-Saerthau. Mr. J. H. Roberts, district coroner for Caernarvonshire, held an in-quest on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Penygwryd Inn. A verdict of Accidental death was returned.”

1885[22] Obituary of George Carter Haseler Jr.

“It is with more than ordinary regret that we have to record the death of Mr. George Carter Haseler, Jun., of Wretham Road Church, Birmingham. For many months past Mr. Haseler had been in failing health; but, until six months ago, it was believed that his indisposition was only a of a temporary character, and that rest would restore him to his place in society and the world. As time passed on, his recovery became less certain; in the spring of the present year his illness assumed a hopeless character, and on Sunday, October 18, at the age of forty, Mr. Haseler passed over to the great majority. Following the chief members of his family, he gave evidence in youth that he would be much more than a nominal New Churchman. As a young man he became a Sunday-school teacher, and in this capacity continued to labour until prevented by ill-health. Unlike so many of his friends, his uses to the Church were never lessened because of his responsibilities in other directions, and he is one of the few who continued their Sunday-school labours after marriage. More of a worker than a talker, Mr. Haseler was quiet and retiring, and often did more than appeared on the surface; ably filling the offices to which he was elected by his unwearying attention. On January 13^th, 1867, he became a member of the Summer Lane Society. Upon the removal of the Church to Wretham Road, he took charge of the Church Library, re-arranged the books, added recently-published works to its shelves, prepared a catalogue, and placed it amongst the really useful institutions of the Church. In the year 1880 he was elected a representative to Conference, and was re-elected each successive year until the last Conference. In January, 1882, he was elected a deacon of Wretham Road Church, and, year by year, he rose in the esteem and confidence of the Society by his genial temper, uniform kindliness of disposition, firmness of purpose, and strength of character. And while naturally we could have wished to trace his further uses in the material world, yet it is not to be. Following so many of our friends we can now only think of his unfolding powers in a better and happier sphere; but in the fair example of his life here, we may rest confident that it will not be lost, and that “he being dead, yet speaketh”. Born August 30, 1845; died October 18, 1885.”

John Haseler, the second son of George Sr., was born in 1847. He married Annie Mary Parkinson in 1883 in Manchester and they returned to the Birmingham area after the wedding. John and Annie had three children: Guy Broadfield (1892), Ruth Broadfield (1892) and John Valentine (1896). The family lived in Handsworth where John spent his life working as a manufacturing jeweler and gold smith employer most likely carrying on his father’s business. He died at age 67 in 1915 while residing at the Claremont Nursing home in Birmingham. When his estate was probated later that year it was valued at £3,020. It is unclear what happened to the family fortune his father passed to him and his other siblings after their father’s death. Two of John’s sons, Guy Broadfield and John Valentine, the grandsons of George Sr., served during WWI. Sergeant Guy Broadfield Haseler was killed near Ypres in West Flanders in 1915 shortly after his father’s death.

Due to his ties with other jewelers, the siblings of George Sr. may have played a role in helping him achieve the success he had, therefore a brief description of their lives, starting with his sisters, is necessary. His eldest sister Elizabeth, who was born in 1816, married Isaac Arrowsmith Best in 1846 and they had two children. Isaac worked as a surgical mechanic and the family lived in Birmingham. Elizabeth died in 1879 at age 62. George Sr.’s middle sister, Sarah, was born in 1827 and married William Buncher in 1858 who was the business partner of her younger brother Edward. Sarah and William also lived in Handsworth where they had two children and where William worked as a die sinker, stamper and piercer. Sarah died in 1896 at age 68. George Sr.’s youngest sister Amanda was born in 1829. She married Samuel Clarke Rabone in 1854 and they had four children. Because Samuel was a commercial traveler the Rabone family moved around a bit living in the Birmingham area, then London and later Liverpool. Amanda died in 1898 in Northampton at age 69.

George Sr. had five brothers. The eldest one was John Bush Haseler who was born in 1819 and who was George Sr’s partner in the G. C. Haseler & Co jewelry business for many years. John married George’s sister-in-law Sarah Maria Johnstone in 1851 and they had 6 children: Arnold (1853), Annette (1855), Herbert (1855), Nobel (1858), Edward John (1860) and Bernard (c1869). The family lived in Handsworth where John died at the relatively young age of 55 in 1875. He left an estate valued at approximately £7,000 (£463,293 today)[23] to his widow, his brother-in-law William Buncher and another man. It seems odd that George Sr. was not mentioned because the probate record lists John with addresses in Handsworth as well as 19 Vittoria Street in Birmingham where the G. C. Haseler & Co. factory was located. It seems most likely that all five of John’s sons were involved with the Haseler firm at some point as they were all working in fields related to jewelry manufacturing, silversmithing or making fancy metal works. John’s grandson, Lieutenant Maurice Noble Haseler, the son of John’s son Noble, was killed in WWI at the Battle of the Somme in France in 1916. Part of John’s 1874[24] will is transcribed below which provides additional proof regarding his occupation and family relationships.

“This is the last and only will and testament of me John Bush Haseler trading in copartnership with my brother George Carter Haseler at No 19 Vittoria Street, Birmingham in the county of Warwick, manufacturing jewellers under the style of G. C. Haseler & Co and residing in the Hall Road, Handsworth in the county of Stafford. I appoint my dear wife Sarah Maria Haseler during her widowhood and after her marriage or death the trustees or trustee for the time being of this my will, guardian and guardians of the persons and property of my children. I appoint my said wife and my brother-in-law William Buncher and my friend Thomas Willson of Villa Street in the parish of Aston in the said county of Warwick, gentleman, executrice and executors and trustees of this my will. . . . . Provided also and I hereby further direct that my trustees or trustee for the time being shall offer to sell to my said brother George Carter Haseler my share in the business of manufacturing jewellers carried on by him and me in copartnership together at a valuation to be made by one or more appraisers as they, she or he my trustees or trustee and my said brother shall agree unless the value of such share otherwise be agreed upon between then and the amount of the value of such share may be paid by my said brother in his own promissory notes in yearly installments of seven hundred and fifty pounds with interest thereon or on so much thereof as shall from time to time remain unpaid at the rate of five per cent per annum. . . . . And lastly, I revoke all former and other wills by me made and declare this only to be my true last will and testament. Witness whereof I the said testator John Bush Haseler have to this my last will contained on ten sheets of paper signed my name the thirtieth day of December one thousand eight hundred and seventy four, and I have also signed my name to each of the nine preceding sheets for the sake of identity.

J. B. Haesler

Signed by the said testator John Bush Haseler as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us all being present at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.

Joseph Lawrence, Colmore Row, Birmingham

Thos Cope, clerk to M. A. Fitter solicitor, Birmingham

Proved at Lichfield the twenty fifth day of February 1875 by the oaths of Sarah Maria Haseler widow, the relict William Buncher and Thomas Willson, the executors to whom administration was granted.

The testator John Bush Haseler was late of Hall Road, Handsworth in the county of Stafford and of No 19 Vittoria Street, Birmingham in the county of Warwick, manufacturing jeweller, and died on the twenty second day of January 1875 at Hall Road aforesaid.

Under £7,000 M. A. Fitter

Sol.

Birmingham

I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the original will.”

William Hair Haseler, who was born in 1821, was George Sr.’s second brother. He spent time during his teenage years as a jeweler’s apprentice and, by the time he was 29 in 1850, had established his own company at 1 Gladstone building in Birmingham which he named W. H. Haseler. By 1861 he employed 7 men, 6 boys and 2 girls which increased to 8 men and 9 boys by 1871. William married Elizabeth Rabone in 1851 and they lived in Handsworth where they had eight children: Mary (c1853), Margaret (c1854), Janet (c1856), Lilian (1858), Eleanor (1858), Kathleen (c1858), William Rabone (1860) and Frank (1862). William Sr. died in 1909 at age 88 and left an estate valued at £19,363 (£1.514 million today)[25] to his two sons William Rabone and Frank, who had become directors of their father’s jewelry business when it became a limited liability company in 1901. The firm, W. H. Haseler Ltd., continued operations until at least 1940 when it was managed by William’s grandson, Maxwell[26]. Four of William Hair Haseler’s grandsons, three sons of William Rabone Haseler and one son of Frank Haseler, served during WWI: William Hereward, Thomas Ryland, Maxwell Ryland and Geoffrey Frank. Captain William Hereward Haseler was killed during the Battle of Cambria in 1917.

The three youngest brothers of George Sr. were not involved in the jewelry trade. Henry Wilson Haseler, who was born in 1823, was living with his cousin’s family in London where he worked as an artist in 1851. Shortly thereafter he immigrated to Queensland, Australia where he married Catherine Page in 1860 and they had at least four children. Henry worked there as a stationer and tobacconist and when he died at age 82 in 1905, he was buried at the Belgian Gardens Cemetery in Townsville City. It seems highly likely that Henry acted as a father figure to George Sr.’s son Leopold who also emigrated to Australia, especially since Leopold was buried at the same cemetery as Henry. The brother Edward Madeley Haseler, born in 1826, became a die sinker and stamper and partnered in 1854 with William Buncher, who later married Edward’s sister. Edward married Jane Adelaide Best in 1859. Jane’s brother Isaac Arrowsmith Best had married Edward’s older sister, Elizabeth, thirteen years earlier. Edward died in 1909 at age 83. Additional information about Edward’s business and family can be found in the Buncher & Haseler chapter of this book. George Sr’s youngest brother was Charles Haseler. Charles, who was born in 1831, was seventeen years younger than George Sr. By the age of twenty, Charles was working as a watch and clock maker apprentice, an occupation he continued throughout his life. He married Ann Elisabeth Johnstone, the younger sister of George Sr.’s wife and they live in Handsworth where their four children were born. Charles died in 1920 at age 89.

The Seven Haseler Family Members Who Served in World War I

WWI must have had a profound effect on the Haseler family as seven relatives served in this war and three were killed. During WWI, of the approximately 150,000 who answered the call to arms from the Birmingham area, 12,320 were killed and 35,000 came home disabled[27]. A war memorial to those who died was erected in Birmingham between 1922 and 1925. Known as the Hall of Memory, it is located at Centenary Square in the downtown area next to the Birmingham Library and Convention Center. The four statues found on the exterior represent the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and Women's Services.

“Visitors enter the Hall of Memory through huge cast bronze doors. Inside the Hall, a sarcophagus-shaped dais of Siena marble sits in the centre of the marble floor. On top of the shrine rests a glass and bronze casket containing two books: the First World War and Second World War Roll of Honour”[28].

“On the walls are three carved Art Deco bas-relief plaques depicting scenes from the First World War. ‘Call’ shows men leaving home to join His Majesty’s Forces; ‘Front Line’ represents a party of men in the Firing Line, at the foot of which is the inscription "At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them"; ‘Return’ (pictured here) shows men, after battle, returning to their homes.”[29]Stories about the seven members of the Haseler family who served during WWI can be found starting on the next page.

1. Guy Broadfield Haseler

Guy Broadfield Haseler was born in 1892 in Handsworth, the son of John and Annie Haseler, and the grandson of George Carter Haseler. Guy sailed from Liverpool to Buenos Aires, Argentina in July 1913 and several months later sailed from Buenos Aires to New York arriving in October 1913. Approximately eleven months later, he left New York where he worked as a salesman, and sailed to Liverpool on the Lusitania[30] arriving in late September 1914. Guy became a sergeant for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 5^th Battalion. He was most likely involved in the Second Battle of Ypres which was fought from April 22 to May 25, 1915 for control of the Flemish town of Ypres in western Belgium. Shortly before the battle, Guy returned briefly to Handsworth and was in attendance at his father’s death in March 1915. “The Second Battle of Ypres was the first mass use by Germany of poison gas on the Western Front.  Although poison gas had been used on the Eastern Front, it surprised the Allies and about 7,000 gas casualties were transported in field ambulances and treated in casualty clearing stations.  In May and June, 350 British deaths were recorded from gas poisoning.”[31] Lance Sergeant Guy Broadfield Haseler was killed in action on June 22, 1915 at age 23 and was buried at the Menin Gate Memorial at Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium (pictured below). His younger brother, John Valentine Haseler, also served during the war as did his cousin, Geoffrey Haseler.

Obituary July 8, 1915[32]

“HANDSWORTH SERGEANT’S DEATH.

Sergeant Guy Haseler, of the 5^th Battalion Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, was killed in action. He belonged to a well-known Handsworth family, his father being the late Mr. John Haseler, of Selborne Road, Handsworth Wood, who died in March last. Mr. Guy Haseler was educated at the Lickey Proprietary School and Bromsgrove School, and after completing his education travelled abroad a great deal. When the war broke out he was in New York, and immediately returning to this country, joined the forces. A younger brother is serving with the Warwicks at the front, and Mr. Geoffrey Haseler, a member of another branch of the family, was wounded at Hill 60.”

2. Maurice Noble Haseler

Maurice Noble Haseler was born in 1891 in Handsworth, the son of Noble and Mary Jane Haseler, the grandson of John Bush Haseler. Before the war in 1911, he was living with his parents at 199 Holly Road in Handsworth, working as an articled clerk accountant worker. The Haseler family moved to 42 Ivy Road in Handsworth sometime before he joined the service. Maurice served as a lieutenant with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment 2^nd Battalion. He fought in the Battle of the Somme which took place between July 1 and November 18, “1916 on both sides of the upper reaches of the River Somme in France. The battle was intended to hasten a victory for the Allies. More than three million men fought in the battle and one million men were wounded or killed, making it one of the deadliest battles in human history.”[33] On the first day of the battle, the British suffered 57,470 casualties, including 19,240 killed, making it the worst day in the history of the British Army. During the month of July there were 158,786 British casualties at this battle. Lieutenant Haseler died July 4, 1916 of wounds received in action at age 26 and was buried at the Thiepval Memorial at the Somme, Picardie, France (pictured here). His estate valued at £202 was probated in Birmingham at the end of 1916 and went to his mother, Mary Jane Haseler, who was a widow. “The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African service-men who died in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission states that over 90% of these soldiers died in the first Battle of the Somme between 1 July and 18 November 1916.”[34]

Obituary July 15, 1916[35]

“MORE MIDLAND CASUALTIES.

LIEUT. M. N. HASELER (KILLED).

Lieut. Maurice Noble Haseler, who was killed in action a few days ago, was the elder son of the late Mr. Noble Haseler and Mrs. Haseler of 42, Ivy Road, Handsworth. He was in his 26^th year, and was educated at the Handsworth and Atherstone Grammar Schools. Joining the Officer’s Training Corps of the Birmingham University early in 1915, he was given a commission in the R. War. R. He was subsequently transferred to another regiment in the North of England, and went out to Egypt. He was afterwards re-transferred to the R. War. R. In civil life Mr. Haseler was a chartered accountant. His cousin, Cpl. Haseler was killed in action a few months ago. Lieut. Haseler was hoping to obtain a short leave of absence next week in order to return home to be married.”

Obituary July 15, 1916[36]

“LIEUT. HASELER KILLED.

AN OLD HANDSWORTH GRAMMER SCHOOL BOY.

Lieutenant Maurice N. Haseler, elder son of the late Noble Haseler and Mrs. Haseler, of 42 Ivy-road, Handsworth, has been killed in action. Lieutenant Haseler who was in his 26^th year, was an old boy of the Handsworth Grammar School, and also Atherstone Grammar School. Lieutenant Haseler was a member of Headingley F. C. for whom he kept goal for several seasons. He was also a warden of the Wretham-road New Church.”

3. John Valentine Haseler

John Valentine Haseler was born in 1896 in Handsworth, the son of John and Annie Haseler, and grandson of George Carter Haseler. In 1911 he was living with his parents at 32 Devonshire Road in Handsworth Wood where he attended school. He enlisted in March 1915 and served as a corporal with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. John received the Distinguished Conduct metal a little over a year later on November 14, 1916 at age 20. After the war he returned to Birmingham area and by 1939 he was living there at 103 Oakfield Road and was working as a manufacturer’s representative. He died in 1981 in Banbury, Oxfordshire at age 85.

Newspaper November 17, 1916[37]

“HANDWORTH SOLDIER’S DISTINCTION.

Corporal J. V. Haseler, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, who had been awarded the D. C. M., is the youngest son of the late John Hasler and Mrs. Haseler of Handsworth Wood. He was educated at Magdalen College School, Oxford, which he entered as a chorister. Before the war broke out he was employed by Messrs. Cannings, Constitution Hill, Birmingham, and immediately enlisted in the Warwicks. He had been at the front since March, 1915. His elder brother, Sergeant G. B. Haseler was killed in action in June, 2015.”

4. Geoffrey Frank Haseler

Geoffrey Frank Haseler was born in 1895 in Handsworth, the son of Frank and Ellen Haseler and the grandson of William Hair Haseler. Before the war in 1911 he as living with his parents at 88 Church Lane, in Handsworth, where he was a scholar. He enlisted in August 1914 and served with several units before becoming a pilot with the Royal Flying Corp. In March 1917 he was missing in action and was captured by the Germans and held as a prisoner of war. After the war ended, he returned to the Birmingham area and in 1922 married Beatrice M. Wilkinson. Geoffrey died in 1979 in Stratford-upon-Avon at age 84.

Newspaper March 16, 1917[38]

“SEC. LIEUT. G. HASELER (MISSING).

Second Lieutenant Geoffrey Haseler, Royal Flying Corps, who is reported missing, is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haseler, 88 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood. Lieutenant Haseler, who was educated at the Lickey Hills School and at Shrewsbury, enlisted in August, 1914, and went to France in February, 1915, with the Motor Machine Gun Corps. He was wounded at Hill 60 in April, 1915, and was in hospital for five months. On recovery he was gazetted second lieutenant, and shortly afterwards was transferred to the Queen’s (Royal West Surrey) Regiment. While training in Ireland he saw service during the rebellion. In July last he was attached to the Royal Flying Corps. He speedily qualified as a pilot, and went out to France in October. Lieutenant Haseler, who is in his 22^nd year, was recently home on leave, and only returned to the front by air on March 1.”

Newspaper March 23, 1917[39]

“SEC. LIEUT. G. HASELER (PRISONER).

Unofficial news has been received that Second Lieutenant Geoffrey Haseler, Royal Flying Corps, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Haseler, 88 Church Lane, Handsworth, who was reported missing last week, is a prisoner of war in Germany and is well in health.”

5. William Hereward Haseler

William Hereward Haseler was born in 1892 in Handsworth, the son of William Rabone and Florence Haseler, and the grandson of William Hair Haseler. In 1911 he was living with his parents at 43 Handsworth Wood Road in Handsworth, working as a fancy metal works manufacturer worker. He enlisted in August 1914 and served with the Royal Tank Corp. including acting as captain of Tank Corps “B” battalion during the Battle of Cambria. “The Battle of Cambria marked the first large-scale use of tanks for a military offensive. Led by General Julian Byng, a British force of nine infantry divisions, five cavalry divisions and three tank brigades sprung a surprise attack near Cambrai, France, on November 20, 1917. Although the British tanks and infantry overwhelmed German defenses on the first day, the cavalry exploitation was slow to develop. On Nov. 30, the Germans counterattacked and regained most of the ground lost. Officially finished by Dec.7, the battle decisively demonstrated the power of tanks and altered the course of future warfare. It was the first great tank attack in history.” [40] “British forces in the period of the Battle of Cambrai suffered 75,681 casualties, 10,042 killed and died of wounds, 48,702 wounded and 16,987 missing or prisoners of war.”[41] Captain Haseler most likely was assigned to the Mark IV tank (pictured here) and was killed in action on November 20, 1917 at age 25. He was buried at the Cambrai Memorial in Louverval, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France (pictured below). His estate, valued at £178, was probated in Birmingham in March 1918, went to his father William Rabone Haseler, a jeweler in Birmingham. William’s brothers, Thomas Ryland Hasler and Maxwell Ryland Haseler, also served during WWI.

Biography from De Ruvignys Roll of Honour[42]

“Haseler, William Hereward, Capt., Tank Corps, 2^nd son of William Rabone Haseler, of 43 Handsworth Wood Road, Birmingham, by his wife, Florence, dau. of the late William Ryland; b. Birmingham, co. Warwick, 28 Feb. 1892; educ. Lickey Hill and Shrewsbury Schools; matriculated at the Birmingham University; was subsequently connected with the firm of Buncher & Haseler, Ltd., Metal Goods Manufacturers, Branston Street, Birmingham; enlisted in the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 31 Aug. 1914; transferred to the Shropshire Light Infantry: volunteered for motorcycle work, and was transferred to the Motor Machine Gun Corps; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from Feb. 1915; fought at Hill 60 , where the work of his battery was commended, and, after a period of training, was gazetted 2^nd Lieut. Dec. 1915; went back to France in Aug. 1916; transferred to the Tank Corps, being promoted Lieut. Aug. 1917, and Capt. Nov. 1917, and was killed in action at Cambrai on the 20^th of that month. Buried there. His Major wrote: “He was in the leading tank of his section, doing splendid work, when a shell struck the tank, killing him. He is buried between the first and second lines of defence of the Hindenburg system. I cannot bear to think of the gap left in our happy mess.” Capt. Haseler had the honour of being presented to H. M. King George during one of his visits to the Western Front, and demonstrate before His Majesty some of the things a tank could do; unm.”

Obituary November 26, 1917[43]

“CASUALTIES AMONG MIDLAND OFFICERS.

CAPTAIN W. H. HASELER (KILLED).

Captain William Hereward Haseler, Tank Corps, who was killed in action on the 20^th inst., age 25, was the second son of Mr. W. R. Haseler, Handsworth Wood Road, Birmingham. He was educated at Lickey Hill and Shrewsbury Schools, and before the war was connected with the firm Buncher and Haseler (Limited), metal goods manufacturers, Branston Street, Birmingham. He joined the army in August, 1914, and was given his commission for services rendered on the battlefield with his section of the Motor Machine Gun Corps. He transferred to the Tank Corps when tanks were first introduced, and, with the exception of a brief period of training on receiving his commission, he had been in France since February, 1915. He had the honor of being presented to the King on the occasion of his Majesty’s last visit to France, when he demonstrated before this Majesty some of the things a tank could do; and his promotion to a captaincy had been recently gazetted. Two of the deceased officer’s brother are serving with the forces.”

6. Thomas Ryland Haseler

Thomas Ryland Haseler was born in 1891 in Handsworth, the son of William Rabone and Florence Haseler, and the grandson of William Hair Haseler. Before the war, in 1911, he was living with his parents at 43 Handsworth Wood Road in Handsworth, working as a manufacturing jewelry worker. He joined the service and served with the Machine Gun Corps, Royal Tank Corp and the Motor Machine Gun Service Royal Artillery. After the war he returned to the Birmingham area and by 1939 was living at 35 Trinity Road with his younger brother Colin and sister-in-law, and worked as the director of W. H. Haseler Ltd. He married Gladys E. Bownass in 1946 in Cockermouth, Cumberland and moved to Lancashire where he died in 1970 at age 78.

7. Maxwell Ryland Haseler

Maxwell Ryland Haseler was born in 1897 in Handsworth, the son of William Rabone and Florence Haseler, and the grandson of William Hair Haseler. Before the war, in 1911, he was living with his parents at 43 Handsworth Wood Road in Handsworth and was attending school. He joined the service and served with the Machine Gun Corps, Royal Air Force and the Motor Machine Gun Service Royal Artillery. After the war he returned to the Birmingham area where he married Kathleen M. Pearson in 1927. By 1939 they were living at 30 Evethan Road in Birmingham and Maxwell worked as a manufacturer medalist silver worker manager at W. H. Haseler Ltd.[44] Maxwell died in 1980 in Stratford-upon-Avon at age 83.

G. C. Haseler & Co.: Images

Vittoria Street sign in Birmingham, 2018.

Corner of Vittoria Str. and Graham Str, 2018.

Gravestone of Leopold Francis Haseler in Townsville City, Australia (S=ancestry.com).

Vittoria Street looking north, 2018.

West side of Vittoria Street, 2018.

Gravestone of Henri Willson Haseler in Townville City, Australia (S=ancestry.com).

Closeup view of the front of the Quad Sterling Silver - Floral Pattern needle case.

The Quad Sterling Silver - Plain with no decoration.

Closeup view of the back of the Quad Sterling Silver - Floral pattern needle case.

The hallmark on the Quad Sterling Silver- Plain with no decoration needle case consists of the letters G C H & Co, followed by a profile portrait of Queen Victoria, followed by the lion passant, then an anchor, and lastly the upper-case letter “U” surrounded by a small circle. This means it was made by G. C. Haseler & Co in Birmingham in 1869.

Quad Sterling Silver-Geometric Pattern front (S=Bunny Gorfinkle).

Quad Sterling Silver-Geometric Pattern hallmark (S=Bunny Gorfinkle).

Quad Sterling Silver-Geometric Pattern back (S=Bunny Gorfinkle).

The hallmark on the Quad Sterling Silver- Geometric Pattern needle case consists of the letters G C H & Co, followed by an anchor, and lastly the upper-case letter “U” surrounded by a small circle. This means it was made by G. C. Haseler & Co in Birmingham in 1869. (Note: Because the profile portrait of Queen Victoria and the lion passant are not part of this hallmark, there is some question regarding whether it is made of sterling silver or some other silver combination. Another possibility is that the person who was responsible for stamping the hallmark on this needle case forgot to include those two parts).

G. C. Haseler & Co.: Genealogy

Generation 1: William Haseler (c1756-1831) and Sarah Carter (c1756-??)

· Birth: c1756 (S1burial).

· Married: August 15, 1780 St. Martin, Birmingham (S1m), listed as William Hazeler and Sarah Carter. (Note: the surname is listed as Hazeler).

· Wife’s Birth Year: c1756 (S2).

· Death: 1831(S1burial).

· Burial: January 5, 1831 St. Philip, Birmingham (S1burial). Listed as William Haseler age 75 of Hockley.

· Wife’s Death: not found.

· Children:

1. Francis Haseler (c1781-1785). Baptism: July 16, 1781 St. Philips (S1c) with parents listed as William and Sarah Haseler. Burial: March 22, 1785 St. Philips (S1burial), listed as Francis Haseler.

2. William Hasler (c1782-1854). Baptism: September 17, 1782 St. Philips, Birmingham (S1c) with parents listed as William and Sarah Hasler (S1c). Death: (S2).

3. Sarah Haseler (c1783-1783). Baptism: December 8, 1783 St. Philips, Birmingham (S1c) with parents listed as William and Sarah Haseler. Death: (S2).

4. Mary Ann Haseler (c1785-1785). Baptism: January 3, 1785 St. Philips, Birmingham (S1c) with parents listed as William and Sarah Haseler. Death: (S2).

5. James Haseler (c1786-??). Born (S2). Baptism: July 1, 1798 New Jerusalemite, Birmingham (S1c) with parents listed as William and Sarah Haseler.

6. Maria Haseler (c1787-??). Baptism: January 2, 1787 St. Philips, Birmingham (S1c) with parents listed as William and Sarah Haseler.

7. Henry Haseler (c1791-1854). Born (S2). Baptism: July 1, 1798 New Jerusalemite, Birmingham (S1c) with parents listed as William and Sarah Haseler. Death: (S2).

8. John Haseler (c1791-1860) - see generation 2.

9. Richard Haseler (c1797-1806). Born (S2). Baptism: July 1, 1798 New Jerusalemite, Birmingham (S1c) with parents listed as William and Sarah Haseler. Death: (S2).

10. Charles Haseler (c1798-1870). Born: based on baptism year. Baptism: July 1, 1798 New Jerusalemite, Birmingham (S1c) with parents listed as William and Sarah Haseler. Death: (S2).

Generation 2: John Haseler (c1790-1860) and Sarah Evett Hair (c1790-1833)

· Born: c1790/1791 (S4).

· Baptism #1: January 4, 1792 St. Philip, Birmingham (S1c). Listed as John Haseler with parents William and Sarah Haseler.

· Baptism #2: July 1, 1798 New Jerusalemite, Birmingham (S1c). Listed as John Haseler with parents William and Sarah Haseler.

· Married: October 7, 1813 St. Peter and St. Paul, Aston, Warwickshire (S3m), listed as John Haseler and Sarah Evett Hair. (Note marriage index incorrectly lists the surnames as Haseter and Hairs).

· Wife’s Birth: c1790 (S1burial).

· Wife’s Death: 1833 (S1burial)

· Wife’s Burial: April 3, 1833 Birmingham (S1burial) age 43. Listed as Sarah Evett Hair wife of John Haseler of Constitution Hill. (Note: the burial index incorrectly lists the burial date as April 2, 1833).

· 1841 Census: Constitution Hill, Birmingham (S4). Listed as John Hasler age 50, a gilt toy maker born in the county with 8 children all born in the county: Elizh, John, William, Henry, Edward, Sarah, Amanda and Charles. (Note: surname is listed incorrectly as Hasler in the census).

· 1851 Census: 141 Guest Str, Birmingham (S4). Listed as John Haseler age 61, a jeweler and a widow born in Birmingham with 6 children all born in Birmingham: John Bush, William Heir, Edward Andby, Sarah Eliza, Amanda and Charles. (Note: several children’s names are misspelled in the census index).

· Death: 1^st QTR 1860 Birmingham (S5d). Listed as John Haseler. February 12, 1860 Birmingham (S=gravestone).

· Gravestone: Died February 12, 1860 at age 70 (S=see his son, George Carter Haseler’s gravestone at the Key Hill Cemetery in Birmingham).

· Probate: not found.

· Children: most were listed with their father in the 1841 and/or 1851 censuses.

1. George Carter Haseler (1814-1895) - see Generation 3.

2. Elizabeth Jennett Haseler (1816-1879). Born September 19, 1816 and baptized February 18, 1818 St. Phillips, Birmingham (S1c), listed as Elizabeth Jennett Haseler with parents John and Sarah Evett Haseler, and her father was listed as a gilt toy maker from Sand Pitts Also, born September 19, 1816 and baptized September 16, 1819 New Jerusalemite, Birmingham (S1c), listed as Eliz Jennett Haseler with parents John Haseler and Sarah Evett Haseler. 1841 Census: with parents (S4). Marriage: June 25, 1846 New Jerusalem Church, Birmingham (S8m), listed as Elizabeth Janet Haselar of Regent Parade whose father was John Haseler a jeweler and Isaac Arrowsmith Best. 1871 Census: 19 Summer Lane, Birmingham (S4), listed as Elizabeth Best age 54 born in Birmingham with husband Isaac. A. Best age 53 a surgical mechanic born in Birmingham and 2 children born in Birmingham: Howard and Walter. Death: June 4, 1879 Handsworth, West Bromwich (S8d), listed as Janet Elizabeth Best age 62, wife of Isaac Best a surgical instrument maker from Hamstead Mount. (Note: Isaac Arrowsmith Best was baptized October 26, 1817 at the New Jerusalemite Church (S1c) with parents listed as Joseph and Maria Best. Isaac’s sister, Janet Adelaide Best, married Elizabeth’s brother, Edward Madeley Haseler, in 1859).

3. John Bush Haseler (1819-1875) - see Generation 3.

4. William Hair Haseler (1821-1909) - see Generation 3.

5. Henry Wilson Haseler (1823-1905) - see Generation 3.

6. Edward Madeley Haseler (1826-1909) - see Generation 3.

7. Sarah Evett Haseler (1824-1825). Born February 28, 1824 and baptized March 25, 1824 St. Philip, Birmingham (S1) with parents listed as John a toy maker and Sarah Evett Haseler of Branston Street. Also, born February 28, 1824 and baptized date not listed New Jerusalemite, Birmingham (S1c), listed as Sarah Evett Haseler with parents John Haseler and Sarah Evett Haseler. Buried: March 28, 1825 at age 1 (S1burial), listed as Sarah Evett Haselor with parents John and Sarah Evett Haselor.

8. Sarah Eliza Haseler (1827-1896). Born September 3, 1827 and baptized October 1, 1830 St. Philip, Birmingham (S1) with parents listed as John a jeweler and Sarah Evett Haseler of Branston Street. 1841 and 1851 Census: with parents (S4). Marriage: December 23, 1858 at the New Jerusalem Church, Birmingham (S8m), listed as William Buncher a die sinker whose father was William Buncher an agent and Sarah Eliza Haseler whose father was John Hasler a retired jeweler. (Note: for more information about the Buncher family see the Buncher & Haseler chapter in this book).

9. Amanda Haseler (1829-??). Born: June 2, 1829 and baptized July 5, 1829 New Jerusalemite, Birmingham (S1c) listed as Amanda Haseler with parents John Haseler jeweler and Sarah Evett Haseler of Branston Street. Born: June 2, 1829 and baptized October 1, 1830 St. Philip, Birmingham (S1c) listed as Amanda Haseler with parents John Haseler jeweler and Sarah Evett Haseler of Branston Street. 1841 and 1851 Census: with parents (S4). Marriage: January 26, 1854 New Jerusalem Church, Birmingham (S8m), listed as Amanda Haseler of New John Street West whose father was John Haseler a jeweler and Samuel Clarke Rabone commercial traveler. 1881 Census: 47 Kingsdown Road, London (S4), listed as Amanda Rabone age 51 with husband Saml C. Rabone age 53 both born in Warwickshire with 4 children born in London and Warwickshire. 1891 Census: living in Liverpool. Death: 3^rd QTR 1898 Northampton, listed as Amanda Rabone age 69.

10. Charles Haseler (1831-1920) - see Generation 3.

Generation 3: George Carter Haseler (1814-1895) and Juliana Emma Johnstone (1817-1902)

(Note: see the G. H. Johnstone chapter in this book for additional information about the Johnstone family)

· Born: October 4, 1814 (S1c).

· Baptized: February 18, 1818 St. Phillips, Birmingham (S1c), listed as George Carter Haseler with parents John and Sarah Evett Haseler, a gilt toy maker from Sand Pitts. Also baptized September 12, 1819 at the New Jerusalemite Church (S1c), listed as George Carter Haseler with parents John and Sarah Evett Haseler,

· 1841 Census: Constitution Hill, Birmingham (S4). Listed as George Haseler age 25 a gilt toy maker born in the county. He was living fairly close to his father and siblings. (Note: surname is incorrectly listed in the census as Hasler.)

· 1843: August 1, 1843 partnership desolution between George Carter Haseler and George Bush Hair (S=The London Gazette for the Year 1843. Vol. III, page 3059 available at books. google.com).

· Marriage: November 18, 1844 at the New Jerusalem Church, Birmingham (S8m), listed as George Carter Haseler a jeweler whose father was John Haseler a jeweler and Julianna Emma Johnstone whose father was Francis Johnstone a professor of dancing.

· Marriage Announcement: Aris’s Birmingham Gazette newspaper dated November 11, 1844, column 3 listed as Rev. E. Madeley married George Carter Haseler and Juliana Emma Johnstone (S=britishsnewspaperarchive.co.uk).

· 1851 Census: 5½ Regent Parade, Birmingham (S4). Listed as George C. Haseler age 36 without an occupation born in Birmingham with wife Juliana E. age 33 born in Handsworth and 4 children all born in Birmingham: George C., John, Leopold F. and Rowland. (Note: surname is incorrectly listed in the census index as Hureler.)

· 1861 Census: 215 Hatfield Rd., Handsworth, West Bromwich (S4). Listed as George C. Haseler age 46 a jeweler employing 10 men, 17 boys and 1 girl born in Birmingham with wife Juliana E. age 43 born in Handsworth and 5 children all born in Birmingham: George C., Leopold F., Roland, Florance and Maxwell.

· 1867 Post Office Directory of Birmingham (S=ancestry.com). Page 342 lists Geo. C. Haseler & Co, 19 Vittoria Street as a jeweler.

· 1871 Census: 56 The Grange, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent (S4). Listed as George C. Haseler age 55 a manufacturing jeweler born in Birmingham with wife Juliana E. age 52 born in Birmingham as visitors in the Samuel and Add Newington household. (Note: surname is incorrectly listed in the census index as Hailer).

· 1875: April 14, 1875 partnership dissolution between John Bush Haseler and George Carter Haseler of G. C. Haseler & Co. of 19 Vittoria Street due to the death of John Bush Haseler witnessed by Sarah Maria Haseler (John’s wife) and William Buncher. (S=The London Gazette, April 16, 1875, page 2159 available at books.google.com).

· 1881 Census: 71 Hamstead Rd, Handsworth, West Bromwich (S4). Listed as George C. Haseler age 66 a jeweler born in Birmingham with wife Jullianna M. age 63 born in Handsworth and 1 child born in Birmingham: John.

· 1891 Census: 93 Hamstead Rd., Handsworth (S4). Listed as George C. Haseler age 76 a jeweler gold employer born in Birmingham with wife Julian E. age 73 born in Handsworth. (Note: the surname is incorrectly listed as Hassler in the census index).

· Death: 2^nd QTR 1895 West Bromwich at age 80 (S5), listed as George Carter Haseler. June 28, 1895 (S6).

· Probate: August 23, 1895 Lichfield (S6). Listed as George Carter Haseler of Enderley, Hamstead Road, Handsworth. Effects: £14,446 to John Haseler, manufacturing jeweler and the reverend Rowland Haseler clerk. Resworn February 1896, Effects: £14,536.

· Actual Probate record dated August 23, 1895 Lichfield and Will dated December 18, 1885 with a codicil dated January 28, 1889 (S=original copies ordered through the UK Government website at https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk). Listed as George Carter Haseler of Enderley, Hampstead Road, Handsworth carrying on business at Vittoria Street, Birmingham as a manufacturing jeweller with his sons John Haseler of 5 Radnor Road, Handsworth a manufacturing jeweler and Reverend Rowland Haseler of Martleys, King Norton as executors. Also lists his wife Julianna Emma Haseler, his sons John, Leopold Francis and Rowland, and Donald Haseler the son of his deceased son George Carter Haseler and Lina the daughter of his deceased son George Carter Haseler.

· Burial: Key Hill Cemetery July 2, 1895 Running #39413, Grave# 379P reopened. Listed as George Carter Haseler age 80 of 93 Hamstead Road (S=email correspondence with the Midland Ancestors at https://midland-ancestors.shop/BIRM-Cemeteries who provided scanned copies of the actual burial records).

· Gravestone Inscription Key Hill Cemetery: “In affectionate remembrance of Lilian and Eleanor twin daughters of W. H. and E. Haseler who died April 21st and 28th 1859 aged 10 months.  Also John Haseler grandfather of the above Feb 12th 1860 aged 70 yrs.  Also of Florence the beloved child and only daughter of G. C. and J. E. Haseler who died May 11th 1867 aged 13 yrs.  Also of John Bush Haseler who died Jan. 22nd 1875 aged 55 yrs.  Also of Maxwell the youngest son of G. C. and J. E. Haseler who died Jan. 26th 1879 aged 23 yrs.  Also of George Carter Haseler elder son of G. C. and J. E. Haseler who died Oct. 18th 1885 aged 40 yrs. And of Helen Amanda his wife who died Oct 21st 1892 aged 45 yrs.  Also of George Carter Haseler Jnr. who died June 28th 1895 aged 80 yrs.  Also his wife Juliana Emma who died Oct. 24th 1902 aged 85 yrs.” (S=email correspondence with Midland Ancestors at https://midland-ancestors.shop/BIRM-Cemeteries who have records indicating that in the 1950’s the Birmingham City Council removed a number of memorials and these were recorded by the Council before removal). (Note: another transcription of this gravestone was obtained via email from the Friends of the Key Hill Cemetery. In their version the months are spelled out and the words years and junior are not abbreviated, however their version does not include the reference to Juliana Emma who died in 1902. Additionally, they were unable to find the actual gravestone which they think was originally a flat slab that has been buried on site).

· 1901 Census: 93 Hamstead Rd., Handsworth (S4). Listed as Juliana Emma Haseler married age 83 blind with no occupation listed born in Handsworth with granddaughter Tina Haseler, age 23, and a niece Nelli Johnstone, age 37 both born in Handsworth. (Note: the surname is incorrectly listed as Hassler in the census index. Juliana is incorrectly listed as married which is probably a census taker error).

· Wife’s Death: 4rd QTR 1902 West Bromwich (S5d), listed as Juliane E. Haseler. October 24, 1902 (S6).

· Gravestone: Died October 24, 1902 at age 85 (S=see her husband, George Carter Johnstone’s, gravestone at the Key Hill Cemetery in Birmingham).

· Wife’s Probate: November 20, 1902 Lichfield (S6). Listed as Juliana Emma Haseler of “Enderley” Hamstead Road, Handsworth, widow. Effects: £1,254 to John Haseler manufacturing jeweler.

· Children:

1. George Carter Haseler (1845-1885) born Birmingham (S4). 1851 and 1861 censuses with parents. Marriage: 4th QTR 1870 Birmingham (S5m), listed as George Carter Haseler and Helen Amanda Willson. 1881 Census: 6 Nursery Terrace, Aston (S4), listed as George Carter Haseler age 35 a master jeweler born in Birmingham with wife Helen Amanda age 34 born in Birmingham and 1 child born in Aston: Lisa. (Note: The surname is incorrectly listed in the census index as Haselor). Obituary: in The Dawn A New Church Home Journal Vol. III. October 29, 1885, page 517 where he is listed as born August 30, 1845 and died October 18, 1885 (S= books.google,com). Gravestone: George died October 18, 1885 at age 40 and Helen Amanda died October 21, 1892 at age 45 (S=see his father-in-law, George Carter Johnstone’s, gravestone at the Key Hill Cemetery in Birmingham).

2. John Haseler (1847-1915). Born: May 8, 1847 Birmingham (S8b), listed as John Haseler the son of George Carter Haseler jeweler and Juliana Emma Haseler formerly Johnstone. 1851 and 1881 censuses with parents. Marriage: August 29, 1883 New Jerusalem Church, Manchester (S8m), listed as John Haseler age 36 a jeweler from Hamstead Road, Handsworth whose father was George Carter Hasler a jeweler and Annie Mary Parkinson. 1911 Census: 32 Devonshire Road, Handsworth Wood (S4), listed as John Haseler age 63 a manufacturing goldsmith employer born in Birmingham with wife Annie Mary age 52 born in Manchester and 2 children born in Handsworth: John Valentine and Ruth Broadfield, they had been married 27 years with 3 children who were all still living. Death: March 24, 1915 Handsworth, West Bromwich (S8d), listed as John Haseler age 67 a manufacturing jeweler retired with Guy Broomfield Haseler son in attendance, March 24, 1915 (S6). Probate: May 19, 1915 London (S6), listed as John Haseler of 8 Selborne Road, Handsworth Wood who died at the Claremont Nursing Home, Effects £3,020 to Annie Mary Haseler widow.

3. Leopold Francis Haseler (1849-1911). Born 3^rd QTR 1849 Birmingham (S5b), listed as Lepold Francis Hazeler. 1851 and 1861 censuses with parents. Marriage: September 18, 1879, Queensland, Australia (S=Australia Marriage Index 1788-1950 available at ancestry.com), listed as Leopold Francis Haseler and Rargaret Murtagh. (Note: the wife’s forename in incorrectly listed in this marriage index). Death: May 1, 1911 (S=Australia Death Index 1787-1985 available at ancestry.com), listed as Leopold Francis Haseler Queensland with parents listed as George Carter Haseler and Juliana Emma Johnstone. Grave: Belgian Gardens, Townsville City, Queensland with gravestone photograph which reads “In Loving Memory of Leopold Francis the beloved husband of Margaret Haseler who departed this life 1^st May 1911 aged 63 years R.I.P also the above Margaret Haseler died 10th September 1931 aged 77 years”. Probate: September 6, 1912 London (S6), listed as Leopold Francis Haseler of Hermit Park Townsville Queensland, Australia, Effects £4,002 to John Haseler jeweler. (Note: this John Haseler was most likely Leopold’s older brother).

4. Rowland Haseler (1851-1940). Born: 1^st QTR 1851 Birmingham (S5b, listed as Rowland Haseler. 1851 and 1861 censuses with parents. Marriage: August 9, 1888 Tipton, Dudley, Staffordshire (S8m), listed as Rowland Haseler age 37 a clerk in Holy Orders residing in Stoke on Trent whose father was George Carter Haseler a manufacturer and Catherine Round. 1911 Census: The Rectory, Stapleton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire (S4), listed as Rowland Haseler age 60 a clergy man born in Birmingham with wife Catherine age 52 born in Dudley and 3 children: Leslie born in Stoke on Trent, Joyce born in Kings Norton and Digby born in Kings Norton, they had been married 23 years and had 3 children who were all still living. Death: 4^th QTR 1940 Shrewsbury (S5d), listed as Rowland Haseler, December 28, 1940 (S6). Probate: March 4, 1941 Shrewsbury (S6). Listed as Reverend Rowland Haseler of Stapleton Rectory clerk, Effects £3,590 to Reverend Digby Bertram Haseler clerk.

5. Florence Haseler (c1855-1867). Born: not found, Birmingham (S4). Death 2^nd QTR 1867 West Bromwich (S5d), listed as Florence Haseler age 13. 1861 census with parents. Gravestone: Died May 11, 1867 at age 13 (S=see her father, George Carter Johnstone’s, gravestone at the Key Hill Cemetery in Birmingham).

6. Maxwell Haseler (1855-1879). Born: 4^th QTR 1855 Birmingham (S5b), listed as Maxwell Haseler. 1861 census with parents. Death: 1^st QTR 1879 Festiniog, Merionethshire, Wales (S5d), listed as Maxwell Haseler, January 26, 1879 at Capel Curig in County Carnarvon, Wales (S6). Probate: March 4, 1879 Litchfield (S6), listed as Maxwell Haseler of Hamstead Road, Handsworth an electro-plate manufacturer and bachelor. Effects under £450 to George Carter Haseler manufacturing jeweler, the father and next of kin. Obituary: The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard newspaper dated January 31, 1879 available https://sublimewales.wordpress.com/attractions/snowdon/list-of-all-transcriptions/ snowdon-1870-1879/. Gravestone: Died January 26, 1879 at age 23 (S=see his father, George Carter Johnstone’s, gravestone at the Key Hill Cemetery in Birmingham).

Generation 3: John Bush Haseler (1819-1875) and Sarah Maria Johnstone (1826-1909)

(Note: see the G. H. Johnstone chapter in this book for additional information about the Johnstone family)

· Born: October 27, 1819 (S1c).

· Baptism: March 27, 1820 St. Phillips, Birmingham (S1c). Listed as John Bush Haseler whose parents were John Haseler and Sarah Evett Haseler.

· 1841 Census: with parents (S4). Listed as John Haseler age 20 a gilt toy maker born in the county.

· 1851 Census: with parents (S4). Listed as John Bush Haseler age 31 a master jeweler born in Birmingham.

· Marriage: September 24, 1851 at the New Jerusalem Church, Birmingham (S8m), listed as John Bush Haseler a jeweler whose father was John Haseler a jeweler and Sarah Maria Johnstone of Hockley Hill whose father was Francis Johnstone a gentleman.

· 1855: White’s Birmingham City Directory and Gazetteer of Birmingham, page 163, listed as John Bush Haseler a jeweler at 15 Northampton Str. (S=ancestry.com).

· 1861 Census: 96 Hall Road, Handsworth (S4). Listed as John Bush Haseler age 41 a jeweler born in Birmingham with wife Sarah M. age 34 born in Handsworth and 5 children born in Birmingham and Handsworth: Arnold, Annette, Herbert, Noble and Edward J.

· 1871 Census: 196 Hall Road Avenue, Handsworth (S4). Listed as John B. Haseler age 51 a jeweler born in Birmingham and Sarah M. Haseler age 44 born in Handsworth and 6 children all born in Birmingham or Handsworth: Arnold, Annitte, Herbert, Noble, Edward J., Bernard and a niece named Eliza E. Betts age 23 who was born in London. (Note: Eliza Betts was the daughter of Sarah Haseler’s sister Elizabeth {nee Johnstone} Betts).

· Death: 1st QTR 1875 West Bromwich (S5d). Listed as John Bush Haseler age 53. January 22, 1875 (S6).

· Will: December 30, 1874, 10 pages. Listed as John Bush Haseler trading in co-partnership with his brother George Carter Haseler at 19 Vittoria Street which also mentions G. C. Haseler & Co. and his brother-in-law William Buncher (S=UK Probate Search Website inquiry at https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk).

· Probate: February 25, 1875 Lichfield (S6). Listed as John Bush Haseler late of Hall Road, Handsworth and 19 Vittoria Street, Birmingham a manufacturing jeweler. Effects under £7,000 proved by Sarah Maria Haseler widow, William Buncher a manufacturer both of Hall Road and Thomas Willson of Aston.

· Gravestone: Section P grave 379 Key Hill Cemetery: Died January 22, 1875 at age 55 (S=see his brother, George Carter Johnstone’s, gravestone at the Key Hill Cemetery in Birmingham). Buried: January 27, 1875, listed as John Bush Haseler of Hall Road, Handsworth age 55 (S=email correspondence with the Midland Ancestors who had scanned copies of Birmingham area burial records, website https://midland-ancestors.uk/).

· 1881 Census: 97 Hall Rd., Handsworth (S4). Listed as Sarah M. Haseler age 53 a widow and mortgagee born in Handsworth and 6 children all born in Birmingham or Handsworth: Arnold, Annette, Herbert, Nobel, Edward, J. and Bernard.

· 1891 Census: not found.

· 1901 Census: 77 Hall Road, Handsworth (S4). Listed as Sarah Maria Haseler age 74 a widow with no occupation born in Handsworth with 3 children born in Birmingham and Handsworth: Annette, Herbert and Bernard. (Note: the census index incorrectly lists the surname as Hoseler).

· Wife’s Death: April 2, 1909 Handsworth, West Bromwich (S8d). Listed as Sarah Maria Haseler age 82 widow of John Bush Haseler jeweler master with A. Haseler son in attendance, April 2, 1909 (S6).

· Wife’s Probate: August 4, 1909 Lichfield (S6). Listed as Sarah Maria Haseler of 22 Holly Road, Handsworth widow. Effects £766 to Annette Haseler spinster.

· Children:

1. Arnold Haseler (1853-1940). Born: May 10, 1853 Birmingham (S8b), listed as Arnold Haseler with parents John Bush Haseler jeweler and Sarah Maria Haseler formerly Johnstone. 1861, 1871 and 1881 censuses with parents. Marriage: August 1, 1888 Wretham Road Church, Handsworth, West Bromwich (S8m), listed as Arnold Haseler age 35 a jeweler of Hall Road, Handsworth whose father was John Bush Haseler a jeweler and Mabel Buncher age 27 of Hall St., Handsworth whose father was William Buncher a die sinker. 1891 Census: Grosvenor Cottage Hall Road, Handsworth (S4). Listed as Arnold Haseler age 37 a manufacturing jeweler employer born in Birmingham with wife Mabel age 39 born in Aston and 1 child: Clifford A. born in Handsworth. (Note: the census index incorrectly lists the surname as Hokler). 1901 Census: 3 Grosvenor Ave. Hall Road, Handsworth (S4). Listed as Arnold Haseler age 47 a manufacturing jeweler born in Birmingham with wife Mabel age 39 born in Aston and 3 children all born in Handsworth: Clifford Arnold, Doris Mabel and Olive. 1911 Census: 50 Wellington Rd., Handsworth (S4). Listed as Arnold Haseler age 57 a manufacturing jeweler born in Birmingham with wife Mabel age 49 born in Birmingham and 3 children born in Handsworth: Clifford Arnold (c1890), Doris Mabel (c1891) and Olive (c1893), they had been married 22 years and had 3 children who were all still living. 1939 Register: 75 Union Road, Solihull (S9), listed as Arnold Haseler born May 10, 1853 a retired manufacturing jeweler, Mabel born May 2, 1861, Clifford A. born September 14, 1889 and Olive born January 25, 1893 (Note: the daughter’s forename is incorrectly listed as Alive in the census index). Death: 3^rd QTR 1940 Solihull (S5d), listed as Arnold Haseler at age 87, August 26, 1940 (S6). Probate: October 18, 1940 Birmingham (S6), listed as Arnold Haseler of 75 Union Road, Shirley, Warwickshire, Effects £588 to Mabel Haseler widow. Wife’s Death: 3^rd QTR 1951 Conway, Caernarvonshire (S5d), listed as Mable Haseler, September 25, 1951 (S6). Wife’s Probate: January 31, 1952 Birmingham (S6), listed as Mabel Haseler of 135a Mostyn Street, Llandudno, Caernarvonshire, Wales, a widow. Effects £4,569 to Thomas Colclough Pepper, chartered accountant, and Clifford Arnold Haseler, shopkeeper.

2. Annette Haseler (1855-1927). Born: 1^st QTR 1855 Birmingham (S5b), listed as Annette Haseler. 1861, 1871 and 1881 censuses with parents. 1911 Census: listed with brother Herbert (S4). Death: 4^th QTR 1927 West Bromwich (S5d), listed as Annette Haseler age 72, October 3, 1927 (S6). Probate: October 28, 1927 Birmingham (S6), listed as Annette Haseler of 8 South Road, Handsworth, Effects £2,207 to Ernest Oliver Taylor solicitor.

3. Herbert Haseler (1855-1938). Born: 1st QTR 1855 Birmingham (S5b), listed as Herbert Haseler. 1861, 1871 and 1881 censuses with parents. Marriage: 3^rd QTR 1901 West Bromwich (S5m), listed Herbert Haseler and Marion Lindsay. 1911 Census: 19 Broughton Road, Handsworth (S4), listed as Herbert Haseler age 56 a manufacturer of gold brooches, safety pins and pendants employer born in Birmingham with wife Marion age 42 born in Yorkshire and 3 children born in Handsworth: James Lindsey, Haben Lindsay and Randall Lindsay, and Marion Lindsay age 73 mother-in-law a widow born in Orkney and Annette Haseler age 56 an unmarried sister born in Birmingham, they had been married 9 years and had 3 children who were all still living. Death: 4^th QTR 1938 Ludlow, Shropshire, listed as Herbert Haseler age 83. Probate: not found.

4. Noble Haseler (1858-1913). Born: 3^rd QTR 1858 West Bromwich (S5b), listed as Noble Haseler. 1861, 1871 and 1881 censuses with parents. Marriage: 3^rd QTR 1889 West Bromwich (S5m), listed as Nobel Haseler and Mary Jane Wall. 1911 Census: 199 Holly Road, Handsworth (S4), listed as Nobel Haseler age 52 a silversmith manufacturing employer born in Handsworth with wife Mary Jane age 51 born in Birmingham and 2 children born in Handsworth: Maurice Nobel and Philip, they had been married 21 years and had 2 children who were both still living. (Note: the surname was incorrectly listed in the census index as Hasler). Death: 1^st QTR 1913 Birmingham (S5d), listed as Noble Haseler age 53, March 10, 1913 (S6). Probate: April 11, 1913 Lichfield (S6), listed as Nobel Haseler of 199 Holly Road, Handsworth, Effects: £919 to Mary Jane Haseler widow.

5. Edward John Haseler (1860-1931). Born: 2^nd QTR 1860 West Bromwich (S5b), listed as Edward John Haseler. 1861, 1871 and 1881 censuses with parents. Marriage: July 28, 1896 Wretham Road Church, West Bromwich (S8m), listed as Edward John Haseler age 36 a bachelor and silversmith whose father was John Bush Haseler deceased a jeweler and Adeline Marion Farnol age 28 a spinster residing at 100 Hall Road whose father was James May Farnol a die sinker. 1911 Census: 119 Thornhill Road, Handsworth (S4), listed as Edward John Haseler age 50 a silversmith general employer born in Handsworth with wife Adeline age 43 born in Birmingham and 5 children born in Handsworth: Hugh E., Margaret A., W. Edgar, A. Cedric and Alfred E., they had been married 14 years and had 6 children of which 5 were still living. Death: 1^st QTR 1931 West Bromwich (S5d), listed as Edward J. Haseler age 70, January 20, 1931 (S6). Probate: April 27, 1931 Birmingham (S6), listed as Edward John Haseler of 119 Thornhill Road, Handsworth, Effects: £1,067 to Hugh Edward Haseler manufacturer’s clerk.

6. Bernard Haseler (c1869-1937). Born: not found, 1869 Handsworth (S4). 1871 and 1881 censuses with parents. Married: June 3, 1907 Wretham Road Church, West Bromwich (S8m), listed as Bernard Haseler age 39 a bachelor and commercial traveler whose father was John Bush Haseler deceased a jeweler and Gertrude Clara Farnol a spinster age 36 who resided at 17 Broughton Road and whose father was James May Farnol a die sinker. Census: 54 Wellington Road, Handsworth (S4), listed as Bernard Haseler age 42 foreman fancy metal goods worker born in Handsworth with wife Gertrude C age 40 born in Handsworth and 2 children born in Handsworth: Janet and Muriel, they had been married 3 years and had 2 children who were both still living. Death: 3^rd QTR 1937 Ploughley, Oxfordshire (S5d), listed as Bernard Haseler age 69, July 3, 1937 (S6). Probate: September 17, 1937 Oxford (S6), listed as Bernard Haseler of 94 High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, Effects: £1,129 to Gertrude Clara Haseler widow.

Generation 3: William Hair Haseler (1821-1909) and Elizabeth Rabone (c1826-??)

· Born: July 11, 1821 (S1c).

· Baptism: August 19, 1823 St. Philip, Birmingham (S1c). Listed as William Hair Haseler whose parents were John Haseler a jeweler and Sarah Evett Haseler of Northwood Street.

· 1841 Census: with parents (S4). Listed as William Haseler age 15 an apr. jeweler born in the county.

· 1850: established the firm known as W. H. Haseler, manufacturing jewelers, at 1 Gladstone Building in 1850 (S=#1085 in The Birmingham, Black Country and Sheffield and Rotherham Commercial List 1884-1885 Twelfth and Thirteenth by Seyd and Co. available at books.google.com). Became a limited liability company named W. H. Haseler Ltd. in 1901 with W. H. Haseler and his sons William Rabone and Frank as the first directors (S=www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG80769).

· 1851 Census: with parents (S4). Listed as William Hair Haseler age 29 a master jeweler born in Birmingham.

· Marriage: July 23, 1851 New Jerusalem Church, Birmingham (S8m). Listed as William Hair Haseler age 29 a jeweler residing at 19 Guert Street whose father was John Haseler a jeweler and Elizabeth Rabone.

· 1861 Census: 42 Vyse Street, Birmingham (S4). Listed as William H. Haseler age 39 a jeweler employing 7 men, 6 boys and 2 girls born in Birmingham with wife Elizabeth age 35 born in Birmingham and 5 children all born in Birmingham: Mary, Margaret, Janet E., Kathleen and William R.

· 1871 Census: 226 Alinde, Hamstead Road, Handsworth (S4). Listed as William H. Haseler age 49 a goldsmith employing 8 men and 9 boys born in Birmingham with wife Elizabeth age 45 born in Birmingham and 6 children all born in Birmingham: Mary, Margaret, Kathleen, Janet E., William R. and Frank and a grandmother Mary Rabone age 82 born in Birmingham. (Note: the surname is listed incorrectly as Hauler in the census index and the grandmother is actually the mother-in-law).

· 1881 Census: Alinde, 1 Hamstead Road, Handsworth (S4). Listed as William H. Haseler age 59 a jeweler master born in Birmingham with wife Elizabeth age 55 born in Birmingham and 5 children all born in Birmingham: Mary, Margaret, Kathleen, William R. and Frank and a mother-in-law Mary Rabone age 92 a widow born in Birmingham.

· 1891 Census: 159 Hamstead, Handsworth (S4). Listed as William H. Haseler age 69 a jeweler employer born in Birmingham with wife Elizabeth age 65 born in Birmingham and 2 children both born in Birmingham: Kathleen and Frank R.

· 1901 Census: 159 Hamstead Road, Handsworth (S4). Listed as William Hair Haseler age 79 a jeweler employer born in Birmingham with wife Elizabeth age 75 born in Birmingham and 1 child born in Birmingham: Kathleen. (Note: Kathleen is incorrectly listed in the census index as Rothlew).

· Death: 4^th QTR 1909 West Bromwich at age 88 (S5d). Listed as William Hair Haseler. October 11, 1909 (S6).

· Probate: November 15, 1909 Lichfield (S6). Listed as William Hair Haseler of Alinde Hamstead, Handsworth. Effects: £19,363 to William Rabone Haseler and Frank Haseler manufacturing jewelers.

· Burial: not found.

· Wife’s Death: not found.

· Wife’s Probate: not found.

· Children:

1. Mary Haseler (c1853 -??). Born in Birmingham (S4). 1861, 1871 and 1881 censuses with parents.

2. Margaret Haseler (c1854 -??). Born in Birmingham (S4). 1861, 1871 and 1881 censuses with parents.

3. Janet E. Haseler (c1856 -??). Born in Birmingham (S4). 1861 and 1871 censuses with parents.

4. Lilian Haseler (1858-1859). Born 1858 and died April 21, 1859 at age 10 months (S=see her uncle, George Carter Johnstone’s, gravestone at the Key Hill Cemetery in Birmingham).

5. Eleanor Haseler (1858-1859). Born 1858 and died April 28, 1859 at age 10 months (S=see her uncle, George Carter Johnstone’s, gravestone at the Key Hill Cemetery in Birmingham).

6. Kathleen Haseler (c1858-??). Born in Birmingham (S4). 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901 censuses with parents.

7. William Rabone Haseler (1860 -1936). Born: April 2, 1860 Birmingham (S8b), listed as William Rabone Haseler with parents William Hair Haseler, a jewelry master, and Elizabeth Haseler formerly Rabone of 42 Vyse Street. 1861, 1871 and 1881 censuses with parents. Marriage: June 4, 1889, Handsworth, West Bromwich (S8m), listed as William Rabone Haseler age 29 a jeweler living at Hamstead Road, Handsworth whose father was William Hair Haseler a jeweler and Florence Ryland. 1911 Census: 43 Handsworth Wood Road, Handsworth (S4), listed as William Rabone Haseler age 51 a manufacturing jeweler employer born in Birmingham with wife Florence age 45 born in Birmingham and 4 children born in Handsworth: Thomas Ryland, William Hereward, Maxwell Ryland and Colin Rabone, they had been married 21 years and had 4 children who were all still living. Death: 1^st QTR 1936 Birmingham (5d), listed as William Haseler age 75, February 25, 1936 (S6). Probate: June 20, 1938 Birmingham (S6), listed as William Rabone Haseler of The Firs, Preston Bagot, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, Effects £965 to Thomas Ryland Haseler and Maxwell Ryland Haseler manufacturing jewelers.

8. Frank Haseler (1862-1947). Born: 3^rd QTR 1862 Birmingham (S5b), listed as Frank Haseler. 1871, 1881 and 1891 censuses with parents. Marriage: June 16, 1891 Handsworth, West Bromwich (S8m), listed as Frank Haseler age 28 a jeweler who resided at 159 Hamstead Road whose father was William Hair Haseler a jeweler and Ellen Ambler. 1911 Census: 88 Church Lane, Handsworth (S4), listed as Frank Haseler age 48 managing director manufacturing jewelers and silversmith employer born in Birmingham with wife Ellen age 41 born in Handsworth and 1 child born in Handsworth: Geoffrey Frank, they had been married 19 years with 2 children both still living. 1939 Register: 139 Morfan, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales (S9), listed as Frank Haseler born August 11, 1862 a retired manufacturing jeweler and Ellen born July 22, 1869. Death: 1^st QTR 1947 Birmingham (S5d), listed as Frank Haseler age 84, March 26, 1947 (S6). Probate: May 28, 1947 Birmingham (S6), listed as Frank Haseler of 36 Gibson Road, Handsworth, Effects: £1,950 to Geoffrey Frank Haseler, company director.

Generation 3: Henry Wilson Haseler (1823-1905) and Catherine Page (1835-1887)

· Born: February 17, 1823 (S1c).

· Baptism: August 19, 1823, St. Philip, Birmingham (S1c). Listed as Henry Evett Haseler with parents John Haseler a jeweler and Sarah Haseler of Branston Street. Also, December 7, 1823 New Jerusalemite, Birmingham (S1c), listed as Henry Wilson Haseler with parents John Haseler and Sarah Haseler. (Note: Henry was baptized twice with the same parents but a different middle name.

· 1841 Census: with parents (S4). Listed as Henry Haseler age 15 an apr. undecipherable born in the county.

· 1851 Census: 5 Newham Street, St. Mary Whitechapel, Middlesex (S4). Listed as Henry Wilson Haseler age 28 an unmarried visitor and an artist born in Birmingham living in the household of James Betts age 28 a gun engraver born in Aston and his wife Eliza Betts age 28 born in Handsworth. (Note: Eliza, nee Johnstone, Betts was related to Henry on the Johnstone side of the family as three of Henry’s brothers married three Johnstone sisters).

· Marriage: May 24, 1860 Queensland, Australia (S=Australia Marriage Index, 1788-1950 available at ancestry.com). Listed as Henri Willson Haseler and Catherine Page.

· 1885: Queensland, Australia Directory, page 132, listed as Henri W. Haseler a stationer and tobacco-nist (S=Australia City Directories 1845-1948 available at ancestry.com).

· Death: November 1, 1905 Queensland, Australia, listed as Henri Willson Haseler with parents listed as John Haseler and Sarah Hair (S=Australia Death Index 1787-1985 available at ancestry.com).

· Probate: not found.

· Grave with photograph of the gravestone: Belgian Gardens Cemetery, Townsville City Queensland, Australia. The inscription reads “Henri Willson Haseler 17-2-1823 – 1-1-1905 Born in Birmingham England Husband of Katherine Erected in loving memory by the grandchildren of his son George Frederick William” (S=www.findagrave.com/memorial /204645196 available at ancestry.com).

· Wife’s Death: July 23, 1887 Queensland, listed as Katherine Haseler (S=Australia Death Index 1787-1985 available at ancestry.com).

· Wife’s Probate: not found.

· Possible Wife’s Grave: South Brisbane Cemetery 1887, Queensland, listed as Katherine (Kate) Haseler. (S=www.findagrave.com/memorial/204645196 available at ancestry.com).

· Children:

1. Victor Emanual Haseler with father listed as Henri Willson Haseler (S=Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 available at ancestry.com).

2. Henry Wyndham Haseler with father listed as Henri Willson Haseler (S=Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 available at ancestry.com).

3. Maude Beryl Marion Haseler with father listed as Henri Willson Haseler (S=Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 available at ancestry.com).

4. Arthur Herbert Haseler with father listed as Henri Willson Haseler (S=Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 available at ancestry.com).

Generation 3: Edward Madeley Haseler (1826-1909) and Jane Adelaide Best (1830-1906)

(Edward Madeley Haseler was the business partner of William Court Buncher. Also, Edward’s sister, Sarah Eliza Haseler, married William Court Buncher in 1858. See the Buncher & Haseler chapter in this book for more detailed information about this company).

· Born: January 24, 1826 Birmingham (S1c#1) or January 21, 1826 Birmingham (S1c#2).

· Baptism #1: February 19, 1826 New Jerusalemite, Summer Lane, Birmingham (S1c#1). Listed as Edward Madeley Haseler with parents John, a jeweler, and Sarah Evett Haseler of Branston Street.

· Baptized #2: October 1, 1830 St. Philip, Birmingham (S1c#2). Listed as Edward Madeley Haseler with parents John, a jeweler, and Sarah Evett Haseler of Branston Street.

· 1841 Census: with parents (S4). Listed as Edward Haseler age 15 born in the county.

· 1851 Census: with parents (S4). Listed as Edward Andby Haseler age 25 a die sinker journeyman born in Birmingham.

· Married: January 6, 1859 at the New Jerusalem Church, Birmingham (S8m). Listed as Edward Madeley Haseler age 32 of New John Street West a die sinker whose father was John Haseler a retired jeweler and Jane Adelaide Best. Also listed in The Intellectual Repository for the New Church, 1859, page 93 as married January 6, 1859 at the New Jerusalem Church on Summer Lane by Rev. E. Madeley, Mr. Edward Madeley Haseler of Broughton-street, Aston to Jane Adelaide, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Best of Birmingham (S=books.google.com). (Note: Jane was baptized November 7, 1830 at the New Jerusalemite Church in Birmingham (S1c) with her parents listed as Joseph and Maria Best. Jane’s brother Isaac married Edward’s sister Elizabeth in 1846.)

· 1861: not found.

· 1871 Census: 167 Hawthorn Cottage, Hall Road, Handsworth, West Bromwich (S4). Listed as Edward M. Haseler age 45 a die sinker employing 20 men, 25 boys and 50 girls born in Birmingham with wife Jane A. age 40 born in Birmingham.

· 1872 Kelly’s Birmingham Post Office Directory. Page 144, listed as Edward M. Haseler, Hawthorn Cottage, Hall Road (S=ancestry.com).

· 1878 Birmingham Post Office Directory. Page 321 lists Haseler, Edwd. Madeley, die sinker, see Buncher & Haseler (S=books.google.com).

· 1881 Census: 63 Hamstead Mount, Handsworth, West Bromwich (S4). Listed as Edward M. Haseler age 56 a die sinker, stamper, piercer employing 29 men, 20 boys and 40 girls born in Birmingham with wife Jane A. age 50 born in Birmingham and 2 children born in Handsworth: Beatrice and Millicent. (Note: this Haseler family was living next to the George Hope Johnstone family).

· 1891 Census: 75 The Brow, Hamstead Hill, Handsworth, West Bromwich (S4). Listed as Edward Madeley Haseler age 65 a die sinker, stamper, piercer employer born in Birmingham with wife Jane Adelaide age 60 born in Birmingham and 2 children born in Handsworth: Beatrice M. D. and Jennie M. A. (Note: the surname is incorrectly listed in the census index as Haselar. Also: this Haseler family was living next to the George Hope Johnstone family).

· 1897 Kelly’s Directory or Birmingham. Page 323, listed as Edward Madeley Haseler, Hamstead Brow, Hamstead, Handsworth (available at ancestry.com).

· 1901 Rate Book: Listed at 101-107 Branston Street, occupier Edward Madeley Haseler, Robert C. Rodgers and Harold W. Buncher with owner William Buncher and Edward Madeley Haseler (S=Birmingham England Rate Books 1831-1913 available at ancestry.com).

· 1901 Census: 7 Hamstead Brow, Hamstead Hill, Handsworth, West Bromwich (S4). Listed as Edward Madeley Haseler age 75 a die sinker and stamper employer born in Birmingham with wife Jane Adelaide, age 70 born in Birmingham. (Note: the surname is incorrectly listed in the census index as Hassler).

· Wife’s Death: January 12, 1906 Handsworth, West Bromwich (S8d), listed as Jane Adelaide Haseler age 75, the wife of Edward Madeley Haseler stamper and piercer master, who died of bronchitis and pneumonia at Hamstead Hill, with W. L Wilkerson son-in-law the informant.

· Wife’s Probate: not found.

· Death: September 1, 1909 Handsworth (S8d). Listed as Edward Madeley Haseler age 83 jewelers stamper retired who died at Hampstead Hill, Handsworth of senile decay with R. C. Rodgers son-in-law in attendance.

· Probate: not found.

· Children. Both daughters were listed with parents in 1881 and 1891 censuses.

1. Edward Best Haseler (1863-1865). Born: 4^th QTR 1863 West Bromwich (S5b), listed as Edward Best Haseler. The birth was listed in Aris’s Birmingham Gazette newspaper dated November 21, 1863 as on November 14, Mrs. Edward M. Haseler, Handsworth, of a son (S=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk). Death: 1^st QTR 1865 West Bromwich (S5d), listed as Edward Best Haseler. The death was listed in the Birmingham Daily Gazette newspaper dated March 22, 1865 as of March 17 of convulsions, aged 16 months, Edward Best, the only son of Edward M. Haseler, Hawthorn Cottage, Hall Road, Handsworth (S=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk).

2. Beatrice Maria D. Haseler (1872-1916). Born: 1^st QTR 1872 West Bromwich (S5b), listed as Beatrice Maria D. Haseler. 1881 and 1891 censuses with parents. Marriage: April 8, 1896 Handsworth, West Bromwich (S8m), listed as Beatrice Maria Derham Haseler age 24 of Hamstead Hill whose father was Edward Madeley Haseler a die sinker and William Sydney Wilkinson. 1911 Census: 70 Handsworth Wood Road, Handsworth (S4), listed as Beatrice Wilkinson age 39 born in Handsworth with husband William Sydney Wilkinson age 38 a textile merchant employer born in Handsworth and 4 children all born in Handsworth: Beatrice Maud, Ruth, Henry Sydney and Edward Holt, they had been married 15 years and had 5 children of which 4 were still living. Death: 1^st QTR 1916 West Bromwich (S5d), listed as Beatrice M. D. Wilkinson age 44, March 28, 1916 (S6). Probate: June 14, 1916 Birmingham (S6), listed as Beatrice Wilkinson of Wood House Handsworth Wood Road, Handsworth wife of William Sydney Wilkinson, Effects £2,631 to William Sydney Wilkinson a director of a public company.

3. Jennie Millicent Ann Haseler (1874-1961). Born: 2^nd QTR 1874 West Bromwich (S5b), listed as Jennie Millicent A. Haseler. 1881 and 1891 censuses with parents. Marriage: September 5, 1901 Wretham Road Church, West Bromwich (S8m), listed as Jennie Millicent Ann Haseler age 26 of Hamstead Hill whose father was Edward Madeley Haseler a stamper and piercer and Robert Christopher Rodgers. 1911: The Braw, Hamstead Hill, Handsworth (S4), listed as Millicent Rodgers age 36 born in Handsworth with husband Robert Christopher Rodgers age 38 a fancy metal goods manufacturer and stamper employer born in India and 1 child born in Handsworth: Christopher, they had been married 9 years and had 1 child who was still living. Husband’s Probate: September 6, 1938 Birmingham (S6), listed as Robert Christopher Rodgers of 41 Hamstead Hill and 101 Branston Street who died July 29, 1938 with Effects £10,400 to Jennie Millicent Ann Rodgers widow and Christopher Edward Rodgers metallurgist. Death: 3^rd QTR 1961 Birmingham (S5d), listed as Jennie M. A. Rodgers age 87, September 3, 1961 (S6). Probate: October 11, 1961 Birmingham (S6), listed as Jennie Millicent Ann Rodgers of 41 Hamstead Hill, Handsworth, a widow. Effects: £8,906 to Christopher Edward Rogers company director.

Generation 3: Charles Haseler (1831-1920) and Anne Elizabeth Johnstone (1833-between 1901 and 1911)

(Note: see the G. H. Johnstone chapter in this book for additional information about the Johnstone family)

· Born: January 15, 1831 (S1c).

· Baptism: February 27, 1831 New Jerusalemite, Birmingham (S1c). Listed as Charles Haseler with parents John, a jeweler, and Sarah Evett Haseler of Branston Street.

· 1841 Census: with parents (S4). Listed as Charles Haseler age 10 born in the county.

· 1851 Census: with parents (S4). Listed as Charles Haseler age 20 a watch and clock maker appr born in Birmingham.

· Marriage: August 16, 1860 at the New Jerusalem Church, Birmingham (S8m), listed as Charles Haseler a watch and clock maker whose father was John Haseler a retired jeweler and Anne Elizabeth Johnstone of 123 Hockley Hill whose father was Francis Johnstone a grocer.

· 1861 Census: 124 Hockley Hill, Birmingham (S4). Listed as Charles Haseler age 30 a watch and clock maker born in Birmingham with wife Anne Elizth. age 27 born in Handsworth. (Note: the surname is incorrectly listed in the census index as Hassler. Also, this Haseler family is living next to the Francis Johnstone family).

· 1871 Census: 124 Hockley Hill, Birmingham (S4). Listed as Charles Haseler age 40 a watch and clock maker born in Birmingham with wife Ann E. age 37 born in Handsworth and 3 children all born in Birmingham: Charles E., Harry and Percy.

· 1881 Census: 49 Villa Street, Aston (S4). Listed as Charles Haseler age 50 a manager of a watch factory born in Birmingham with wife Anne E. age 47 born in Handsworth and 4 children all born in Birmingham: Anne C., Charles E., Harry and Percy.

· 1891 Census: 145 Hall Road, Handsworth (S4). Listed as Charles Haseler age 60 a mechanical engineer employer born in Birmingham with wife Ann E. age 57 born in Handsworth and 2 children all born in Birmingham: Harry and Percy. (Note: the surname is incorrectly listed in the census index as Hassler).

· 1901 Census: 145 Hall Road, Handsworth (S4). Listed as Charles Haseler age 70 a photographic apparatus manufacturer employer born in Birmingham with wife Anne Elizabeth age 67 born in Handsworth.

· Wife’s Death: not found.

· Wife’s Probate: not found.

· 1911 Census: 2 Radnor Road, Handsworth (S4). Listed as Charles Haseler a widower age 80 born in Birmingham living with the Joseph and Annie Rolsason family where he is listed after their daughter as a grandfather. (Note: Charles Haseler is most likely the father of the Annie Rolsason in this census).

· Death: January 30, 1920, Edgbaston, Kings Norton (S8d). Listed as Charles Haseler age 89 of 2 Radnor Rd general mechanical engineer master with Harry Haseler son in attendance.

· Probate: not found.

· Children:

1. Anne C. Haseler (c1862-??). Born in Birmingham (S4). 1881 census with parents.

2. Charles Eustace Haseler (1863-1947). Born: 1^st QTR 1863 Birmingham (S5b), listed as Charles Eustace Haseler. 1871 and 1881 censuses with parents. Marriage: 3^rd QTR 1890 West Bromwich (S5m), listed as Charles Eustace Haseler and Ada Ellen Small. 1911 Census: 23 Devonshire Road, Handsworth Wood (S4), listed as Charles Eustace Haseler age 48 a photographic brass sundries employer born in Birmingham with wife Ada Ellen age 47 born in Birmingham and 2 children born in Handsworth: Ralph and Alan Roy, they had been married 20 years and had 2 children who were both still living. (Note: the middle named is incorrectly listed in the census index as Eustance). 1939 Register: 23 Devonshire Road, Handsworth (S9), listed as Charles E. Haseler born January 29, 1863 a works manager (watches and government contractor) mechanical engineer with wife Ada E. born February 11, 1862. Death: 1^st QTR 1947 Birmingham (S5d), listed as Charles E. Haseler age 84, February 20, 1947 (S6). Probate: July 25, 1947 Birmingham (S6), listed as Charles Eustace Haseler of 23 Devonshire Road, Handsworth, Effects: £3,965 to Ralph Haseler engineer.

3. Harry Haseler (1865-1938). Born: 1^st QTR 1865 Birmingham (S5b), listed as Harry Haseler. 1871, 1881 and 1891 censuses with parents. Marriage: 3^rd QTR 1895 West Bromwich (S5m), listed as Harry Haseler and Helen Mary Clulow. 1911 Census: 60 St. Peters Road, Handsworth (S4), listed as Harry Haseler age 46 a manufacturing jeweler employer born in Birmingham with wife Helen Mary age 39 born in Brurly Hill, Staffordshire and 2 children born in Handsworth: Nancy and Helen, they had been married 15 years and had 2 children both still living. Death: 1^st QTR 1938 Birmingham (S5d), listed as Harry Haseler age 73, March 12, 1938 (S6). Probate: June 11, 1938 Birmingham (S6), listed as Harry Haseler of 60 St. Peters Road, Handsworth, Effects: £9,084 to Helen Mary Haseler widow, Nancy Welch (wife of John Syers Welch) and Helen Siddaway (wife of Kenneth Godurin Siddaway). (Note: Nancy Welch and Helen Siddaway appear to be his daughters).

4. Percy Haseler (1868-1947). Born: 1^st QTR 1868 Birmingham (S5b), listed as Percy Haseler. 1871, 1881 and 1891 censuses with parents. Marriage: 2^nd QTR 1894 West Bromwich (S5m), listed as Percy Haseler and Edith Agnes Morton. 1911 Census: 62 St. Peters Road, Handsworth (S4), listed as Percy Haseler age 43 manufacturing jeweler employer born in Birmingham and wife Edith age 43 born in Handsworth and 1 child born in Handsworth: Morton, they had been married 16 years and had 1 child who was still living. 1939 Register: 93 Devonshire Road, Birmingham (S9), listed as Percy Haseler born January 1, 1868 a retired jewelers traveler and Edith A. born June 29, 1867. Death: 2^nd QTR 1947 Birmingham (S5d), listed as Percy Haseler age 79, June 3, 1947 (S6). Probate: October 22, 1947 Birmingham (S6), listed as Percy Haseler of 93 Devonshire Road, Handsworth, Effects: £3,980 to Morton Haseler director.

Haseler Family Members Who Were Soldiers During WWI

William Hereward Haseler

· Born: 2^nd QTR 1892 West Bromwich (S5b), listed as William Hereward Haseler.

· Parents: William Rabone Haseler and Florence Ryland (S=UK, De Ruvigny’s Roll of Honour, 1914-1919 available at ancestry.com) and (S4 and Haseler genealogy).

· Grandfather: William Hair Haseler (Haseler genealogy).

· 1911 Census: with parents and brothers (S4): listed as William Hereward Haseler, age 19, fancy metal goods manufacturer worker born in Handsworth.

· Enlisted August 31, 1914 (S=UK, De Ruvigny’s Roll of Honour, 1914-1919 available at ancestry.com)

· Served with: Royal Tank Corp (S=UK, De Ruvigny’s Roll of Honour, 1914-1919 available at ancestry.com)

· Rank: Captain (S=UK, De Ruvigny’s Roll of Honour, 1914-1919 available at ancestry.com)

· Death: November 20, 1917 Cambrai, France (S=UK, De Ruvigny’s Roll of Honour, 1914-1919 available at ancestry.com) and (S6)

· Burial: Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France (S7).

· Obituary: Birmingham Daily Post newspaper dated November 26, 1917, page 7, column 2 section entitled “Casualties Among Midland Officers” (S=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk).

· Probate: March 21, 1918 Birmingham (S6), listed as William Hereward Haseler of 43 Handsworth Wood Road, Handsworth acting captain Tank Corps Battalion B who died in France, effects £178 to William Rabone Haseler jeweler.

· Brother who served - Thomas Ryland Haseler. Born: February 19, 1891 Handsworth, West Bromwich (S8b), listed as Thomas Ryland Haseler with parents William Rabone Haseler a jeweler and Florence Haseler formerly Ryland. 1911 Census (S4): with parents: listed as Thomas Ryland Haseler age 20 manufacturing jeweler worker born in Handsworth. Parents: William Rabone Haseler and Florence Ryland (S4 and Haseler genealogy). Grandfather: William Hair Haseler (Haseler genealogy). WWI Unit: Machine Gun Corps, Royal Tank Corps, Motor Machine Gun Service Royal Artillery (S=ancestry.com where the middle name is incorrectly list in the index as Regland). 1939 Register: 35 Trinity Road, Birmingham (S9), listed as Thomas R. Haseler born February 19, 1891, single, director W. H. Haseler Ltd. with brother Colin and sister-in-lase Dinah. Marriage: 4^th QTR 1946 Cockermouth, Cumberland (S5m), listed as Thomas R. Haseler and Gladys E. Bownass. Death: February 4, 1970 Ulverston, Lancashire (S8d), listed as Thomas Ryland Haseler a retired silversmith who was born February 27, 1891 in Birmingham with Gladys Eugenie Haseler widow of the deceased as the informant.

· Brother who served - Maxwell Ryland Haseler. Born: April 19, 1897 Handsworth, West Bromwich (S8b), listed as Maxwell Ryland Haseler with parents William Rabone Haseler a jeweler master and Florence Haseler formerly Ryland. 1911 Census (S4): with parents: listed as Maxwell Ryland Haseler age 13 in school born in Handsworth. Parents: William Rabone Haseler and Florence Ryland (S4 and Haseler genealogy). Grandfather: William Hair Haseler (Haseler genealogy). WWI Unit: Machine Gun Corps, Royal Air Force, Motor Machine Gun Service Royal Artillery (S=ancestry.com where middle name is incorrectly list in the index as Regland). Marriage: 2^nd QTR 1927 Birmingham South, listed as Maxwell R. Haseler and Kathleen M. Pearson (S5m). 1939 Register: 30 Evethan Road, Birmingham (S9), listed as Maxwell R. Haseler born April 19, 1897, manufacturer medalist silver work, married with wife Kathleen and mother-in-law Elsie Pearson, widow. Death: November 3, 1980 Stratford-on-Avon (S8d), listed as Maxwell Ryland Haseler a retired poultry farmer who was born April 19, 1897 in Handsworth.

· Cousin who served - Geoffrey Frank Haseler. Born: 2^nd QTR 1895 West Bromwich (S5b), listed as Geoffrey Frank Haseler. Parents: Frank Haseler and Ellen Ambler. Grandfather: William Hair Haseler. 1911 Census: with parents (S4), listed as Geoffrey Frank Haseler age 16 in school, born in Handsworth. Newspapers: Birmingham Daily Post newspaper dated March 16, 2017, page 7, column 5 listed Lieut. Geoffrey Haseler as missing. Birmingham Daily Post newspaper dated March 23, 1917, page 3, column 3 listed Sec. Lieut. Geoffrey Haseler as a prisoner of war in Germany (S=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk). Marriage: 3^rd QTR 1922 West Bromwich (S5m), listed as Geoffrey F. Haseler and Beatrice M. Wilkinson. 1939 Register: not found. Death: September 30, 1979 Stratford-on-Avon (S8d), listed as Geoffrey Frank Haseler a retired company directory at Solihull who was born on March 17, 1895 in Handsworth.

Maurice Noble Haseler

· Born: 2^nd QTR 1891 West Bromwich (S5b), listed as Maurice Noble Haseler.

· Parents: Noble Haseler and Mary Jane Wall (S4 and Haseler genealogy).

· Grandfather: John Bush Haseler (Haseler genealogy).

· 1911 Census: with parents (S4), listed as Maurice Noble Haseler age 19 articled clerk (accountant) worker born in Handsworth.

· Enlisted: not found.

· Served With: 2^nd Battalion (S=UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919 available at ancestry.com).

· Rank: Lieutenant (S=UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919 available at ancestry.com).

· Death: July 4, 1916 (S=UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919 available at ancestry.com). (S6)

· Burial: Thiepval Memorial, Thiepval, the Somme, Picardie, France (S7).

· Obituary: Birmingham Daily Post newspaper dated July 15, 1916, page 10, column 4 section entitled “More Midland Casualties”. Also listed in the Birmingham Daily Gazette newspaper dated July 15, 1916, page 5, column 4 section entitled “Given Four Sons” with photograph of Maurice. (S=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk).

· Probate: December 18, 1916 Birmingham (S6), listed as Maurice Noble Haseler of 42 Ivy Road, Handsworth, a lieutenant 2^nd battalion Royal Warwickshire regiment who died in France, Effects £201 to Mary Jane Haseler widow.

Guy Broadfield Haseler

· Born: 3^rd QTR 1892 West Bromwich (S5b), listed as Guy Haseler.

· Parents: John Haseler and Annie Mary Parkinson. (S4 and Haseler genealogy).

· Father’s Death: March 24, QTR 1915 Handsworth, West Bromwich (S8d), listed as John Haseler age 67 a manufacturing jeweler retired with Guy Broomfield Haseler son in attendance

· Grandfather: George Carter Haseler (Haseler genealogy).

· 1911 Census: not found

· 1901 Census: with parents and brother (S4), listed as Guy Haseler age 8 born in Handsworth.

· Passenger Lists: Departing Liverpool on July 12, 1913 for Buenos Aires, Argentina. Departing Buenos Aires and arriving in New York October 27, 1913. Departing New York and arriving in Liverpool on the Lusitania September 29, 1914, listed as Guy Haseler a salesman.

· Enlisted: not found.

· Served With: Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, 5^th Battalion (S=UK, World War I Service Medal and Awards Rolls, 1914-1920 and UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 both available at ancestry.com).

· Rank: Corporal and Sergeant (S=UK, World War I Service Medal and Awards Rolls, 1914-1920 and England, The National Roll of the Great War, 1914-1919 both available at ancestry.com).

· Death: June 22, 1915 France and Flanders (UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 available at ancestry.com).

· Burial: Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium (S7).

· Obituary: Birmingham Mail newspaper dated July 8, 1915, page 3, column 3 section entitled Local Roll of Honour (S=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk).

· Photograph: (S=ancestry.com).

· Probate: not found

· Brother who served: John Valentine Haseler. Born: 1^st QTR 1896 West Bromwich (S5b), listed as John Valentine Haseler. Parents: John Haseler and Annie Mary Parkinson (S4 and Haseler genealogy). Grandfather: George Carter Haseler (Haseler genealogy). 1911 Census: with parents (S4), listed as John Valentine Haseler age 15 in school born in Birmingham. Enlisted March 1915. WWI Unit: Royal Warwickshire Regiment, Rank: Corporal. Photograph (S=ancestry.com). Newspaper: Birmingham Daily Post newspaper dated November 17, 1916, page 2, column 4 in the section entitled “Handsworth Soldier’s Distinction” (S=britishnewspaper archive.co.uk). 1939 Register: 103 Oakfield Road, Birmingham (S9), listed as John V. Haseler married born February 14, 1896 a manufacturer’s representative whose wife was not listed. Death: December 18, 1981 Banbury, Oxfordshire (S8d), listed as John Valentine Haseler a retired clerk who was born February 14, 1896 in Birmingham. (S=ancestry.com unless listed otherwise).

Possible George Bush Hair (c1793-??) and Prudence Mary Catharine Rudhall (c1806-??)

· Born: not found.

· Marriage: February 1, 1824 St. Peter, Harborne (S3). Listed as George Hare and Prudence Mary Catharine Rudhall. (Note: Prudence’s surname is incorrectly listed on the marriage index as Rashall).

· 1841 Census: Moesbach Street, Birmingham (S4). Listed as George Hare age 48 a jeweler born in the county and Prudence age 35 born in the county and 5 children born in the county: William, Emma, Rebecka, Mary Ann, Joseph and Sarah Matilda. (Note: the forename is incorrectly listed a Pendence in the census index).

· 1849 White’s Directory & Gazetteer of Birmingham, page 354 (S=UK Midlands and Various UK Trade Directories 1770-1941 available at ancestry.com). Listed as George Hare, a jeweler and goldsmith at 41 Sun St W, Birmingham.

· 1851 Census: 4 Leighton Place, Birmingham (S4). Listed as George Hare age 53 a jeweler born in Birmingham with wife Prudence age 45 born in Birmingham and 6 children all born in Birmingham: Maria, Emma, Rebecca, Mary A., Joseph and Elizabeth.

· Death: 3^rd QTR 1854 Birmingham (S5d), listed as George Hare. According to the GRO index online he was 58 years old.

Avery needle cases manufactured by G. C. Haseler & Co.:

1. Quad Sterling Silver-Geometric Pattern - mechanical patent #3517 dated November 16, 1868 (patent was registered by William Avery and Albert Fenton)

2. Quad Sterling Silver-Floral Pattern and Quad - mechanical patent #3517 dated November 16, 1868 (patent was registered by William Avery and Albert Fenton)

3. Sterling Silver-Plain with no Decoration - mechanical patent #3517 dated November 16, 1868 (patent was registered by William Avery and Albert Fenton)

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Endnotes

[1] Pigot and Co’s New and Complete Directory of Birmingham, and its Environs, 1841, page 36 (S=available at the Birmingham Library, Birmingham, UK).

[2] The Birmingham, Black County and Sheffield and Rotherham Commercial List 1884-1885 Twelfth and Thirteenth Years, by Seyd and Co, #1084 (S=books.google.com).

[3] The London Gazette, for the Year 1843, Vol. III, page 3059 (S=books.google.com).

[4] History and General Directory of the Borough of Birmingham, 1849, page 174. George Carter Haseler was listed as a jeweler at 6 Regent rw and John Haseler as a manager at Regent Row (S=http://specialcollections.le.ac.uk/digital /collection/p16445coll4).

[5] History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Warwickshire, by Francis White & Co., 1850. Page 174 lists George Carter Haseler as a jeweler at Regents Row (S=http://specialcollections.le.ac.uk/digital/collection/p16445coll4).

[6] General and Commercial Directory of the Borough of Birmingham and Six Miles Round, by W. H. Dix and Compy., 1858. Pages 157 and 430 lists Geo. Carter Haseler & Co. as a jeweler at 19 Vittoria Street and John Bush Haseler as a jeweler with a home in Handsworth (S=http://specialcollections.le.ac.uk/digital/collection/p16445coll4).

[7] 1861 census for George Carter Haseler (see the Genealogy section for details).

[8] G. C. Haseler Indenture of apprenticeship dated July 27, 1870 (S= Birmingham Library record# MS 3375-2-2136).

[9] The London Gazette, April 16, 1875, page 2159 (S=books.google.com).

[10] This is an assumption since all four of these men were working in the jeweler trade.

[11] Based on the probate record of George Carter Haseler which lists his son as John Haseler, a manufacturing jeweler.

[12] Peck’s Circular Trades Directory and Detailed Buyers Guide to the Manufacturers of Birmingham and District, 1897-97, page 163 lists G. C. Haseler & Co., standard silver brooches, earrings &c at 59 Vittoria Street (S=http://specialcollections.le.ac.uk/digital/collection/p16445coll4). Also, Kelly’s Directory of Birmingham Trades, Official and Adverts, 1901, page 818 lists George C. Haseler & Co at 59 Vittoria Street under the gold jewellers trade (S=Birmingham Library). G. C. Haseler & Co does not appear in any directories after 1901.

[13] Based on online searches done of records at the National Archives website at http://discovery.nationalarchives. gov.uk.

[14] Birmingham Daily Post newspaper dated December 4, 1865, page 2, column 2 (S=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk).

[15] How to translate British Hallmarks (S=https://www.gold-traders.co.uk/hallmarks/) and (S= the makers mark https://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/Birmingham-GC-GH.html.

[16] The Age of Asa Lord Briggs, Public Life and History in Britain since 1945 edited by Miles Taylor including a reference to the “Union is Strength! Family Knot Chart 1859”, a chart showing the origins and intermarriages of the Faraday, Johnstone, Best, Haseler, Bragg and Rabone families held in the private collection of John Bragg, a descendant. (snippet view available at books.google.com).

[17] According to email correspondence with the Friends of Key Hill Cemetery in Birmingham, UK.

[18] Birmingham Daily Post newspaper dated July 18, 1889, page 4, column 5 (S=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk).

[19] Conversion of £14,536 from 1900 to 2017 (S=https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/currency-converter/#currency-result).

[20] The gravestone inscription from the Midland Ancestors and another one from the Friends of the Key Hill Cemetery are slightly different because one abbreviated the names of the months as well as the words years and junior, and also was missing the reference to Juliana Emma who died in 1902.

[21] The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard dated January 31, 1879 (S=Snowdown 1870-1879 Early Tourists in Wales at https/sublimewales.wordpress.com/attractions/snowdon/snowdon-y-wyddfa/list-of-all-transcriptions/ snowdon-1870-1879/.

[22] The Dawn A New Church Home Journal Vol. III., 1885, page 517 (available at books.google.com).

[23] Conversion of £7,000 from 1880 to 2017 (S=https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/currency-converter/#currency-result).

[24] See the Genealogy section of this chapter for source details.

[25] Conversion of £19,363 from 1910 to 2017 (S=https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/currency-converter/#currency-result).

[26] Birmingham Mail newspaper dated May 27, 1940, page 1 column 2. Employees and staff thank Max Haseler of W. H. Haseler Ltd for giving them an increase in holiday pay. (S=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk).

[27] http://hallofmemory.co.uk/history.php. All of the photographs of the memorial were taken by Terry Meinke in 2019.

[28] http://hallofmemory.co.uk/history.php.

[29] http://hallofmemory.co.uk/history.php.

[30] The Lusitania was torpedoed by the Germans and sank in 1915.

[31] S=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Battle_of_Ypres.

[32] Birmingham Mail newspaper dated July 8, 1915, page 3, column 3 (S=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk).

[33] S=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Somme.

[34] S= https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiepval_Memorial.

[35] Birmingham Daily Post newspaper dated July 15, 1916, page 10, column 4 (S=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk).

[36] Birmingham Daily Gazette newspaper dated July 15, 1916, page 5, column 4 (S=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk).

[37] Birmingham Daily Post newspaper dated November 17, 1916, page 2, column 4 (S=britishnewspaper archive.co.uk).

[38] Birmingham Daily Post newspaper dated March 16, 1917, page 7, column 5 (S=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk).

[39] Birmingham Daily Post newspaper dated March 23, 1917, page 3, column 3 (S=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk).

[40] https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/battle-of-cambrai.

[41] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cambrai_(1917).

[42] UK, De Ruvigny’s Roll of Honour, 1914-1919, Vol. 3, page 131 (S=ancestry.com).

[43] Birmingham Daily Post newspaper dated November 26, 1917 page 7, column 2 (S=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk).

[44] Birmingham Mail newspaper dated May 27, 1940, page 1 column 2. Employees and staff thank Max Haseler of W. H. Haseler Ltd for giving them an increase in holiday pay. (S=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk).

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