See S 0204 Founded the Binns Stores 1834 Pigot's Directory Sunderland at High St., Bishopwearmouth 1834 Mentioned in fathers Will 1836 Sep 22 Henry Binns of Bishop Wearmouth, draper, son of George Binns of Sunderland, deceased and Margaret his wife, deceased and Elizabeth Bowron daughter of John Bowron of Sunderland, tea dealer and his wife deceased. Witnesses William Rowntree, malster of Gateshead; Ingram Chapman Watson, umbrella maker of North Shields; Robert Wilson, hatter of Newcastle. [From PRO RG 6/202] 1841 Census at High St., age 31, draper 1841 Poll book-Henry Binns, house and shop at High St., Bishopwearmouth 1841 Oct 30 Leeds Mercury: Wanted in a ready-made clothes establishment a person thoroughly competent to undertake the management of the cutting department. Apply to Henry Binns, Sunderland. None need apply but such as can give unexceptionable references as to character and qualifications 1842 Dec 23 London Gazette: Partnership dissolved by mutual consent between Henry Binns and William Binns, in partnership in Sunderland as woollen drapers and merchant tailors, under the firm of H. and W. Binns 1842-3 Poll Book-Henry Binns, house and shop at 173 High St.,Bishopwearmouth 1847 Jun 12 Newcastle Guardian: Seconded motion at a meeting of Liberal Electors of Sunderland, calling for a candidate to oppose Mr Hudson 1848 Jan 21 Sunderland Echo: Selling off at reduced prices (owing to the advanced state of the season) H Binns. Remaining stock of furs etc. To purchasers of sables the present offers a favourite opportunity, as some fine specimens still remain unsold, which will be offered at extremely low prices. H. B. has recently purchased a lot of Union Damasks, which he is able to offer from 7d. per yard, also a decided lot of All Worsted at 13d. – a great bargain. High Street, Sunderland. 1848 Sep 30 Newcastle Guardian: Birth at Bishopwearmouth on 22 Sep the wife of Mr Henry Binns, draper, of a son 1849 Sep 22 Newcastle Guardian: Sunderland Freehold Land Society first public meeting attended by Henry Binns who seconded the motion to adopt the rules. 1850 Ward's Directory Northumberland and Durham, linen and wool draper at 173 High St., Bishopwearmouth. 1851 Census, married head, at 173 High St., age 41, draper employing 3 men.Also present were two male draper's assistants, ages 27 and 19, and two female servants age 19 and 13. 1855 Ward's Directory Newcastle, linen draper, at 136 High St., Bishopwearmouth, residence 12 JohnSt., Bishopwearmouth 1855 Slater's Directory, Sunderland, linen and wool draper at 173 High St.,Bishopwearmouth. 1856 Directory of Durham; Henry Binns, linen draper, 173 High Street, Sunderland. 1856 Register of Electors for Bishopwearmouth, abode at John St., house and shop at 173 High St and 12 John St. 1858 Register of Electors as above 1861 Census widowed head at 12 John St., age 52, linen draper. Also present were cook and a housemaid. 1862 Jun 16 Leeds Mercury: At the request of Henry Binns (Sunderland) a Minister of the Society of Friens, a meetimg for public worship will be held at the Friends Meeting House, Water Lane, Leeds. 1864-5 Register of Electors for Bishopwearmouth, abode, Park Place West, shop at 173 High St., 12 John St. 1865 Moved to Croydon 1865 Dec 15 Sussex Advertiser: Insurrection in Jamaica; Henry Binns from Croydon was a member of a deputation from the committee of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society calling for a full inquiry and the recall of the Governor Mr Eyre 1867 Feb 27 London Gazette: Member of Metropolitan and Provincial Bank, residence 2 Albert Villas, Lansdown Road, Croydon, gentleman 1868 Feb 27 London Gazette: Member of Metropolitan and Provincial Bank, residence 2 Albert Villas, Lansdown Road, Croydon, gentleman 1869 Feb 25 London Gazette: Member of Metropolitan and Provincial Bank, residence 2 Albert Villas, Croydon, gentleman 1870 Feb 26 London Gazette: Member of Metropolitan Bank Limited, residence 2 Albert Villas, Lansdown Road, Croydon, gentleman 1871 Feb 25 London Gazette: Member of Metropolitan Bank Limited, residence 2 Albert Villas, Lansdown Road, Croydon, gentleman 1872 Feb 29 London Gazette: Member of Metropolitan Bank Limited, residence 2 Albert Villas, Lansdown Road, Croydon, gentleman 1874 Aug 3 Northern Echo: Friends first day-school conference; held in Darlington and attended by Henry Binns of Croydon. 1876 Feb 26 London Gazette: Member of Metropolitan Bank Limited, residence 2 Albert Villas, Lansdown Road, Croydon, gentleman 1877 June 1st, wrote will with specific legacies totalling £2,018 1879 Jan 17 Nottinghamshire Guardian: Bankruptcy of Edward Octavius Gilpin, stock and share broker. Mr Binns of London (Berry and Binns) represented the bankrupts father-in-law and other relatives. Proofs from George W Binns, London, £300; Joseph John Binns, Sunderland, £500; Henry Binns, Croydon, £789 19s 11d 1879 Feb 26 London Gazette: Member of Metropolitan Bank Limited, residence 2 Albert Villas, Lansdown Road, Croydon, gentleman 1880 Feb 25 London Gazette: Member of Metropolitan Bank Limited, residence 2 Albert Villas, Lansdown Road, Croydon, gentleman 1880 Died at 62 Landsdowne Rd., Croydon. In the 1881 Census this property is recorded as uninhabited.[To find seek Mary E R Williamson] 1880 Mar 8 Will of Henry Binns late of 62 Landsdowne Road, Croydon, gentleman who died there 17 Jan 1880 proved at Principal Registry by his sons; Joseph John Binns of Sunderland, draper; and George William Binns of 62 Chancery Lane, Middx., solicitor. £4000 1887 Feb 28 London Gazette: Member of Metropolitan Bank Limited, residence 2 Albert Villas, Lansdown Road, Croydon, gentleman [Demonstrates that these lists were not kept updated]
1909 Said by brother Frederick to have been very religious and narrow minded. A srong abolitionist of slavery.
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