Harry Stokes
Harry Stokes | |
|---|---|
| Born | circa 1799 Doncaster, England |
| Died | 15 October 1859 Salford, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | Harriett Stokes, Henry Stokes |
| Occupation(s) | builder, beerhouse manager, Special constable |
| Known for | Gender variance |
| Partner | Francis Collins |
Harry Stokes (c. 1799 – 15 October 1859) was a master bricklayer, beerhouse manager and special constable in Manchester. Assigned female gender at birth but lived as a man. Harry had two long-term relationships with women, each lasting over 20 years. In 1838 and 1859, his gender variance became the subject of local and national newspaper articles, in which he was described as a 'man-woman' and a 'female husband'.
Today Harry Stokes's life can be seen within the framework of LGBT history — he can be viewed as a trans man, or as a cross dressing lesbian. "