John Andrew Hayward (41) was a Yeoman Warder here at the Tower of London from 25 August 1847 replacing Thomas Rowley (39) to 5 January 1881, when he was replaced by John Power (110).
When John Andrews Hayward was born in 1806 in Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk, his father, John (born 1779 – died 1852), was 27 and his mother, Hannah nee Andrews (Born 3 March 1782 died 1868) , was 24.
He enlisted into the 43rd Regiment of Light Infantry Foot 19 December 1825 at Walsham, Suffolk. later the 43rd & 52nd Light Infantry amalgamated to form the Oxfordshire Light Infantry, his Army Number 493.
He was discharged as a Sergeant Major on the 5 January 1881 at Portsmouth.
He had seen overseas service but on becoming a Yeoman Warder 25 August 1847 he had no medals.
He married a Elizabeth (born 1812 in Cornwall) lived near the Beauchamp Tower, and had 6 children:
Elizabeth
Ann Jane born Dublin, Ireland
Caroline Born Waterford, Ireland
Susan born 1839 Bury St Edmunds
Sarah Ann Born Dover Kent
Charlotte Born 1851 Samery Lancashire
There are record that show 2 of Johns Children are buried in the Tower.
John died in Catford Bridge 5 January 1881 and was replaced by John Power
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