Does anybody know if Henry Davey who served two terms in office as Mayor of Brighton in 1878 and 1879 has any living relatives?
Henry Davey was born around 1830 in Brighton to Richard and Sarah Davey. Around the 1860’s Henry took over from his father, who ran a well established leather cutter/grindery/seller business at 8, Edward Street. He served as a Justice of the Peace and Alderman before being elected Mayor in 1878 and again in 1879. He lived with his wife Elizabeth at 82, Grand Parade until the early 20th century. His son Henry Jnr. was a Professor of music.
