Jesse Hawes
From Lacey Green History
Jesse Hawes born 1844 was the son of Jesse & Elizabeth Hawes. He remained single dying in 1923.
Jesse lived with his parents in Church Cottage, Church Lane Lacey Green. His father died in 1892, his mother in 1901.
Jesse was a shoemaker/bootmaker. He lived in Church Cottage and was the church sexton. 1901 census. Jesse Hawes 55 Sexton & Bootmaker.
He was known as ‘Gaffer’ Hawes.
He had a little workshop next to the footpath beside the Crown Inn. It was removed when the indoor tennis court was built by the Rev William Robson.
1911 Census. Church Cottage, Church Lane. Jesse Hawes 66 bootmaker