John George Hockley1

#884, b. 1 Feb 1863
ReferenceMs1884
FatherJohn Hockley1 b. 5 Nov 1829, d. 11 Sep 1909
MotherMaria Willis1 b. Jun 1830, d. Mar 1914
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*1 Feb 1863 John George Hockley was born on 1 Feb 1863 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
Christening16 Oct 1864 He was christened on 16 Oct 1864 at Thaxted Congregational Church, Thaxted, ESS, Essex, ; John George, son of John Hockley, Farmer, and Maria Willis of Hatfield Heath on same day as sister Elizabeth Julia.2 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 He was recorded as "John George Hockley, son, age 8" in the house of John Hockley and Maria Willis in the 1871 census at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, . John Hockley, married, age 41, Farmer 225 acres emp 6 men & 1 boy, & Maria Hockley, wife, age 40, Wife with 8 children and 1 servant.4 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S29] Non Conformist Registers: "Sarah Smethem: Baptism 16 October 1864 John George, son of John Hockley, Farmer, and Maria Willis of Hatfield Heath in the parish of Hatfield Broad Oak. Born 1 February 1863. Baptised on same day as his sister Elizabeth Julia Hockley (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office)."
  3. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth March Quarter 1863 John George Hockley Dunmow 4a 376 (Source: GRO Index).
  4. [S13] 1871 Census online: 1871 Census: RG10/1705 Folio 17 Pages 3&4 Dunmow/Hatfield
    Parish of Hatfield Broad Oak Ecclesiastical Parish Holy Trinity
    Schedule No. 15 Friar's Farm
    John Hockley, Head of family, married, age 41, Farmer 225 acres emp 6 men & 1 boy, born Little Sampford Essex
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, age 40, Wife, born Thaxted Essex
    William Alfred Hockley, son, unmarrried, age 11, Scholar, born Great Samford Essex
    Emily Major Hockley, daughter, age 10, Scholar, born Great Samford Essex
    Elizabeth Julia Hockley, daughter, age 9, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    John George Hockley, son, age 8, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Daniel Herbert Hockley, son, age 6, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Harriet Ann Hockley, daughter, age 4, Scholar, born Hatfield Borad Oak Essex
    Henry Hockley, son, age 2, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Albert Edward Joseph Hockley, age 1, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Caroline Philper, Servant, unmarried, age 18, Domestic Servant, born Great Canfield Essex.
Last Edited3 Jan 2017

John Guy Hockley1

#1097, b. 5 Jul 1901, d. 30 Dec 1979
ReferenceMs2097
FatherSidney John Hockley1 b. 17 Jun 1870, d. 3 Nov 1939
MotherEdith Lydia Willis1 b. Mar 1869, d. 15 Mar 1937
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*5 Jul 1901 John Guy Hockley was born on 5 Jul 1901 at Great Saling, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 He is listed in the home of William Edward Hockley in the 1911 census at Anchors Farm, Great Saling, Finchingfield, ESS, ENG, . William, a widower age 79, has a large number of the family about him including his sister Emma who married a Willis and his son who did the same. All together 3 Hockleys married Willis in this generation and at least one in the next.4 
Christening3 Aug 1911 John Guy Hockley was christened on 3 Aug 1911 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .1 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  He is listed in the 1939 Register at 22 Harold Road, Braintree, ESS, ENG, , he is described as John Guy is Married, a butchers asst.2 
Death*30 Dec 1979 He died on 30 Dec 1979 at 1 Vine Street, Great Bardfield, ESS, ENG, , at age 78.5,6 
Probate*20 Mar 1980 His estate was probated on 20 Mar 1980; estate £24,785.5 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S52] HM Government, "1939 Register" :DB; FmP: image checked: Ref: RG101/1483A/019/40 Letter Code: DBIA, 22 Harold Road , Braintree and Bocking U.D., Essex, England
    John G Hockley 05 Jul 1901 Male Butchers Assistant Married at least one closed person.
  3. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Births September Quarter 1901 John Guy Hockley Braintree 4a 846
    Date of birth confirmed in 1939 Register and Death Index as 5 July 1901.
  4. [S22] 1911 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1911 Census: Finchingfield Braintree Essex Parish Great Saling
    RG14PN10395 RG78PN550 RD201 SD1 ED7 SN56
    Anchors Farm Great Saling
    William Edward Hockley, Head, Widower, male, age 79, Farmer, born New Sampford Essex
    Sidney John Hockley, son, married, male, age 40, Farmer, born Great Saling Essex
    Edith Lydia Hockley, daughter in law, married 10 years, female, age 42, born Little Baddow Essex
    John Guy Hockley, Grandson, male, age 9, born Great Saling Essex
    William Edward Hockley, Grandson, male, age 8, born Great Saling Essex
    Frederick James Hockley, Grandson, male, age 7, born Great Saling Essex
    Martha Ellen Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 5, born Great Saling Essex
    Alice Edith Anna Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 4, born Great Saling Essex
    Daniel George Hockley, Grandson, male, age 3, born Great Saling Essex
    Agnes Mary Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 1, born Great Saling Essex
    Ernest Henry Hockley, Grandson, male, age 1 month, born Great Saling Essex
    Emma Willis, sister, widow, female, age 76, Private Means, born New Sampford Essex
    Agnes Willis, niece, single, female, age 37, Private Means, born Little Baddow Essex
    Millicent Winnifred Lamb, Servant, female, age 15, Domestic Servant, born Leyton Essex.
  5. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar (Ancestry) John Guy Hockley
    Death Date: 30 December 1979 Death Place: 1 Vine Street Great Bardfield Braintree Essex
    Probate Date: 20 March 1980 Registry: Ipswich £24785."
  6. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Death Index (Ancestry) John Guy Hockley Birth Date: 5 Jul 1901 Date of Registration: Dec 1979 Age at Death: 78 Registration district: Braintree Volume: 9 Page: 1489.
Last Edited19 Feb 2017

Laura E Hockley

#840, b. Mar 1866
ReferenceMs1840
FatherDaniel Henry Hockley1 b. 29 May 1836, d. 19 Aug 1881
MotherMary Andrews1 b. c 1839, d. 11 Aug 1905
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
Name Variation  Laura E Hockley was also known as Louisa Emma Hockley.1 
Birth*Mar 1866 She was born in Mar 1866 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, .1,2 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 She was recorded as "Louisa Emma Hockley, daughter, age 5" in the house of Daniel Henry Hockley and Mary Andrews in the 1871 census at Shrub's Farm, Hatfied Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, . Daniel Henry Hockley, married, age 34, Farmer of 150 acres, born New Sampford Essex and Mary Hockley, wife, age 32 with 5 children and a servant.3 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 Laura E Hockley appeared in the 1881 census at 2, Sheppards Lane, Lambeth, SRY, ENG, . Laura, 15, is visiting the Robertson family headed by Hannah, 54 a widow.4 
Marriage*Mar 1891 She married Richard Matthews in Mar 1891 at Epping, ESS, ENG, .5 

Family

Richard Matthews b. c 1866

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: DB: FmP: England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription: LAURA E HOCKLEY 1866 Birth quarter 1 District DUNMOW Volume 4A Page 390.
  3. [S13] 1871 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1871 Census: RG10/1705 Folio 20 Page 10 Dunmow/Hatfield Parish of Hatfied Broad Oak Ecclesiastical Parish Holy Trinity Schedule No. 53 Shrub's Farm
    Daniel Henry Hockley, Head, married, age 34, Farmer of 150 acres, born New Sampford Essex
    Mary Hockley, wife, married, age 32, Wife, born Thaxted Essex
    Alfred A Hockley, son, unmarried, age 8, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Ernest Hockley, son, age 6, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Louisa Emma Hockley, daughter, age 5, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Leonard Chas Hockley, son, age 3, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Ada Mary A Hockley, daughter, age 10 months, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Sarah Andrews, Servant, unmarried, age 26, born Thaxted Essex.
  4. [S23] 1881 Census Online , DB: FmP: 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription: 2, Sheppards Lane, Lambeth, London, England RG11 613 23 40 (image seen)
    Hannah     Robertson     Head     Widow     Female     54     1827     -     Melbourne, Cambridgeshire, England     
    Sarah A     Robertson     Daughter     Single     Female     26     1855     Dressmaker     Essex, England     
    Henry     Robertson     Son     Single     Male     25     1856     Grocer     Essex, England     
    John     Robertson     Son     Single     Male     23     1858     Clerk     Essex, England     
    Charles     Robertson     Son     Single     Male     21     1860     Carpenter     Essex, England     
    Laura     Hockley     Visitor     Single     Female     15     1866     -     Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, England.
  5. [S16] GRO Index entry: DB: FmP: England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription: LAURA EMMA HOCKLEY quarter 1 1891 MarriageFinder™ LAURA EMMA HOCKLEY married RICHARD MATTHEWS District EPPING Volume 4A Page 309.
Last Edited29 Dec 2016

Leonard Charles Hockley1

#841, b. c 1867
ReferenceMs1841
FatherDaniel Henry Hockley1 b. 29 May 1836, d. 19 Aug 1881
MotherMary Andrews1 b. c 1839, d. 11 Aug 1905
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
Birth*c 1867 Leonard Charles Hockley was born c 1867 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, .1 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 He was recorded as "Leonard Chas Hockley, son, age 3" in the house of Daniel Henry Hockley and Mary Andrews in the 1871 census at Shrub's Farm, Hatfied Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, . Daniel Henry Hockley, married, age 34, Farmer of 150 acres, born New Sampford Essex and Mary Hockley, wife, age 32 with 5 children and a servant.2 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 He, described as "Leonard C Hockley, son, age 13" , appeared in the household of Daniel Henry Hockley and Mary Andrews in this census at Shrub's Farm, Sheering Rd, Hatfied Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, . Daniel H Hockley, Head, married, age 44, Farmer of 150 acres employing 3 men and 1 boy and Mary Hockley, wife, age 43 with 6 children. Louisa and Ada are not at home.3 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S13] 1871 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1871 Census: RG10/1705 Folio 20 Page 10 Dunmow/Hatfield Parish of Hatfied Broad Oak Ecclesiastical Parish Holy Trinity Schedule No. 53 Shrub's Farm
    Daniel Henry Hockley, Head, married, age 34, Farmer of 150 acres, born New Sampford Essex
    Mary Hockley, wife, married, age 32, Wife, born Thaxted Essex
    Alfred A Hockley, son, unmarried, age 8, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Ernest Hockley, son, age 6, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Louisa Emma Hockley, daughter, age 5, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Leonard Chas Hockley, son, age 3, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Ada Mary A Hockley, daughter, age 10 months, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Sarah Andrews, Servant, unmarried, age 26, born Thaxted Essex.
  3. [S23] 1881 Census Online , Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/1814 Folio 21 Page 14 Hatfield Broad Oak Shrubbs Farm Sheering Rd
    Daniel H Hockley, Head, married, male, age 44, born New Sampford Essex, Farmer of 150 acres employing 3 men and 1 boy
    Mary Hockley, wife, married, female, age 43, born Thaxted Essex
    Alfred A Hockley, son, unmarried, age 18, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Farmer's Son
    Ernest H Hockley, son, unmarried, age 16, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Builder
    Leonard C Hockley, son, male, age 13, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Scholar
    Horace D Hockley, son, male, age 5, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Martha Hockley, daughter, age 4, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Oliver J Hockley, son, age 2, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex.
Last Edited29 Dec 2016

Lydia Ann Hockley1

#548, b. 28 Sep 1825, d. 9 Jul 1909
ReferenceMs1548
FatherDaniel Hockley1 b. 20 Oct 1795, d. 31 Aug 1873
MotherAnn Bass1 b. 25 Apr 1796, d. 21 Mar 1877
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
Birth*28 Sep 1825 Lydia Ann Hockley was born on 28 Sep 1825 at Little Sampford, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
Baptism20 Oct 1825 She was baptized on 20 Oct 1825 at Independent, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .3 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared as "Lydia Hockley, age 15" at the same address as Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass in the 1841 census at Little Sampford, ESS. Daniel Hockley, age 45, Farmer, born in Essex & Ann Hockley, age 45, born in Essex with 8 children.4 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 She was listed as "Lydia Ann Hockley, daughter, unmarried, age 25, Farmer's daughter" in the household of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass in the 1851 census at Tews Farm, Little Sampford, ESS, ENG, . Daniel, 55, is a Farmer 225 Acres Emp 18 Labr. 7 children at home.2       
(Witness) Marriage7 Jun 1855 Lydia Ann Hockley witnessed the marriage of John Hockley and Maria Willis on 7 Jun 1855 at St Mary & All Saints, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG, ; John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley, George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis. This is a marriage of First Cousins.5,6 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 Lydia Ann Hockley appeared in the 1861 census at Grocer & Draper Shop, Newport, ESS, ENG, . Lydia is an assistant Draper in the shop operaqted by the Barnard family She is unmarried age 35.7 
(Witness) Probate12 Jun 1879 She witnessed the probate of Mary Hockley's estate on 12 Jun 1879; Hockley Mary Personal Estate under £600 The Will of Mary Hockley formerly of Debden but late of Thaxted Spinster who died 17 April 1879 was proved by Alfred Hockley of Debden Farmer the Brother and Lydia Ann Hockley of Thaxted Spinster the Sister two of the Executors.8 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 Lydia Ann Hockley appeared in the 1881 census at Lydia's Newbiggen St, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . Lydia Ann Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 55, Annuitant. Lydia has her anniutant sister Rebecca and little niece Agnes Willis with her.9 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 She appeared in the 1891 census at Lydia's Newbiggen St, Thaxted, ESS. Lydia A Hockley, Head, single, age 65, Living on own means. Sister Rebecca and Niece Agnes are with her.10 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 She appeared in the 1901 census at Lydia's Newbiggen St, Thaxted, ESS. Lydia A Hockley, Head, single, age 75, Living on own means. Sister Rebecca has died. She now has two nieces living with her.11 
Death*9 Jul 1909 She died on 9 Jul 1909 at Newbiggin St, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, , at age 83 age 83.12,13 
Burial*14 Jul 1909 She was buried on 14 Jul 1909 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; 'Lydia Ann Hockley went home July 9th 1909 aged 83 years
Looking unto Jesus '
Buried with sister Rebecca & niece Emma Kate Willis.14 
Probate14 Aug 1909 Her estate was probated on 14 Aug 1909; Hockley Lydia Ann of New-biggen street Thaxted Essex Spinster Probate London 14 August to Ernest Henry Hockley builder and Agnes Willis spinster. Effects £873 2s. 1d. Resworn £1034 9s. 3d.12 

Citations

  1. [S20] International Genealogical Index or Family Search.
  2. [S11] 1851 Census Online.
  3. [S20] International Genealogical Index or Family Search: Sarah Smethem: IGI Christening Lydia Ann Hockley 20 October 1825 Independent, Thaxted Essex. Date of Birth 28 September 1825. Parents Daniel & Ann Hockley.
  4. [S21] 1841 Census online: HO107/329/11 Registration district: Saffron Walden Sub-registration district: Radwinter ED, institution, or vessel: 9 Folio: 7 Page: 10:
    1841 Census: Saffron Walden/Radwinter HO 107/319/11 Folio 7 Page 10, ED 9
    Little Sampford Twes
    Daniel Hockley, age 45, Farmer, born in Essex
    Ann Hockley, age 45, born in Essex
    Lydia Hockley, age 15, born in Essex
    Rebekah Hockley, age 13, born in Essex
    John Hockley, age 10, born in Essex
    Williams Hockley, age 9, born in Essex
    Emma Hockley, age 7, born in Essex
    Henry Hockley, age 5, born in Essex
    Mary Hockley, age 2, born in Essex
    Alfred Hockley, age ?5 mo, born in Essex.
  5. [S18] GRO Certificate.
  6. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage June Quarter 1855 Maria Willis m John Hockley Rochford 4a 189 (Source: FreeBMD)
    Parish reg: John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley ,George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis.
  7. [S12] 1861 Census online: DB: Genealogist: Census Transcript Household Essex 1861 Address Grocer & Draper Shop Parish Newport Registration District Saffron Walden Image Reference RG9/1120/F?
    George Wayden     Barnard     38     1823     Head     Thaxted, Essex     Farmer & Draper Employing 4 Labourer's & 1 Boy Farmer Occupation 192 Employing 2 Labourer & 2 Boys Coal Merchant Employing 11 Men & 1 Boy     
    Emma     Barnard     32     1829     Wife     Stansted, Essex          
    Levina Elizabeth     Barnard     8     1853     Daughter     Newport, Essex     Scholar     
    George Berbert     Barnard     6     1855     Son     Newport, Essex     Scholar     
    Alice Mary     Barnard     5     1856     Daughter     Newport, Essex     Scholar     
    Sydney Charles     Barnard     3     1858     Son     Newport, Essex          
    Elizabeth     Barnard     17     1844     Daughter     Stansted, Essex     Shop Keeper's Daughter     
    Lydia Ann     Hockley     35     1826     Assistant     Thaxted, Essex     Draper     
    Joseph     Baratt     30     1831     Apprentice     Thaxted, Essex     Grocer & Draper.
  8. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar 1879 (Ancestry)
    Hockley Mary Personal Estate under £600 12 June The Will of Mary Hockley formerly of Debden but late of Thaxted both in the county of Essex Spinster who died 17 April 1879 at Thaxted was proved at the Principal Registry by Alfred Hockley of Debden Farmer the Brother and Lydia Ann Hockley of Thaxted Spinster the Sister two of the Executors."
  9. [S23] 1881 Census Online , Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/ 1815 Folio 41 page 7
    Newbiggen Street Thaxted Essex
    Lydia Ann Hockley, Head, unmarried, female, age 55, born Thaxted Essex, Annuitant
    Rebecca Hockley, sister, unmarried, female, age 53, born Thaxted Essex, Annuitant
    Agnes Willis, niece, female, age 7, born Little Baddow Essex, Scholar.
  10. [S15] 1891 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1430 Folio 35 Page 5 Dunmow
    Parish: Thaxted Schedule No. 38 New Biggen
    Lydia A Hockley, Head, single, age 65, Living on own means, born Thaxted Essex
    Rebecca Hockley, sister, single, age 63, Living on own means, born Thaxted Essex
    Agnes Willis, niece, single, age 17, Companion & Help, born Little Baddow Essex.
  11. [S14] 1901 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census: RG13/1732 Folio 32 Page 4 Dunmow Thaxted
    Schedule No 23 New Biggen St
    Lydia A Hockley, Head, single, age 75, Living on own means, born Thaxted Essex
    Elizabeth J Hockley, niece, single, age 39, Companion Dom, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Agnes Willis, niece, single, age 27, Housekeeper, born Little Baddow Essex.
  12. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem:National Probate Calendar 1909 (Ancestry)
    Hockley Lydia Ann of New-biggen street Thaxted Essex Spinster died 09 Jully 1909 Probate London 14 August to Ernest Henry Hockley builder and Agnes Willis spinster. Effects £873 2s. 1d. Resworn £1034 9s. 3d."
  13. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Death September Quarter 1909 Lydia Ann Hockley age 83 Dunmow 4a 371 (Source: FreeBMD).
  14. [S29] Non Conformist Registers: "Burial 14 July 1909 Lydia Ann Hockley ,age 83, Farmer's daughter. Died 09 July 1909
    (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office)
    Grave: United Reform Church Thaxted 'Lydia Ann Hockley went home July 9th 1909 aged 83 years
    Looking unto Jesus '
    Buried with sister Rebecca & niece Emma Kate Willis."
Last Edited20 Dec 2016

Maria Louise Hockley1

#1191, b. 5 Mar 1866, d. Jun 1866
ReferenceMs2191
FatherJohn Hockley1 b. 5 Nov 1829, d. 11 Sep 1909
MotherMaria Willis1 b. Jun 1830, d. Mar 1914
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*5 Mar 1866 Maria Louise Hockley was born on 5 Mar 1866 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
Christening23 Apr 1866 She was christened on 23 Apr 1866 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex, .2 
Death*Jun 1866 She died in Jun 1866 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS.4 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Baptism 23 April 1866 Maria Louise, daughter of John Hockley, Farmer, and Maria Willis of Hatfield Heath in the parish of Hatfield Broad Oak. Born 5 March 1866 (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office).
  3. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Ms2191 Birth June Quarter 1866 Maria L Hockley Dunmow 4a 387 (Source: GRO Index).
  4. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Death June Quarter 1866 Maria L Hockley age 0 Dunmow 4a 245 (Source: GRO Index).
Last Edited10 Mar 2017

Martha Hockley1

#844, b. Mar 1877
ReferenceMs1844
FatherDaniel Henry Hockley1 b. 29 May 1836, d. 19 Aug 1881
MotherMary Andrews1 b. c 1839, d. 11 Aug 1905
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
Birth*Mar 1877 Martha Hockley was born in Mar 1877 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, .2 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 She, described as "Martha Hockley, daughter, age 4" , appeared in the household of Daniel Henry Hockley and Mary Andrews in this census at Shrub's Farm, Sheering Rd, Hatfied Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, . Daniel H Hockley, Head, married, age 44, Farmer of 150 acres employing 3 men and 1 boy and Mary Hockley, wife, age 43 with 6 children. Louisa and Ada are not at home.3 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 She was recorded as "Martha Hockley, daughter, age 14" in the household of Mary Andrews in the census at Farm House (Gladwyns), Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, . Mary Hockley, Head, widow, age 52, Farmer, employer with 5 children at home. Louisa, Leonard and Ada are not there.4 
Note*Dec 1896  Probably married Frederick William CROW
Dunmow 4A 1167 but need M Cert or parish record to be sure in Dec 1896.5 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth March Quarter 1877 Martha Hockley Dunmow 4a 482 (Source: FreeBMD).
  3. [S23] 1881 Census Online , Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/1814 Folio 21 Page 14 Hatfield Broad Oak Shrubbs Farm Sheering Rd
    Daniel H Hockley, Head, married, male, age 44, born New Sampford Essex, Farmer of 150 acres employing 3 men and 1 boy
    Mary Hockley, wife, married, female, age 43, born Thaxted Essex
    Alfred A Hockley, son, unmarried, age 18, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Farmer's Son
    Ernest H Hockley, son, unmarried, age 16, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Builder
    Leonard C Hockley, son, male, age 13, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Scholar
    Horace D Hockley, son, male, age 5, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Martha Hockley, daughter, age 4, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Oliver J Hockley, son, age 2, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex.
  4. [S15] 1891 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1429 Folio 21 Page 17 Dunmow/Hatfield Parish: Hatfield Broad Oak, Ecclesiastical Parish: Holy Trinity Schedule No. 112 ? Farm House (Gladwyns)
    Mary Hockley, Head, widow, age 52, Farmer, employer, born Thaxted Essex
    Alfred A Hockley, son, single, age 28, Farmer's Assistant, employed, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Ernest H Hockley, son, single, age 26, Builder, employer, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Horace D Hockley, son, single, age 15, Farmer's Assistant, employed, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Martha Hockley, daughter, age 14, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Oliver J Hockley, son, age 12, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    (Next door is Farm House (Shrubbs)).
  5. [S51] Researcher Derek Bandy.
Last Edited29 Dec 2016

Martha Ellen Hockley1

#1100, b. 16 Jun 1905, d. 7 Mar 1980
ReferenceMs2100
FatherSidney John Hockley1 b. 17 Jun 1870, d. 3 Nov 1939
MotherEdith Lydia Willis1 b. Mar 1869, d. 15 Mar 1937
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*16 Jun 1905 Martha Ellen Hockley was born on 16 Jun 1905 at Great Saling, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 She is listed in the home of William Edward Hockley in the 1911 census at Anchors Farm, Great Saling, Finchingfield, ESS, ENG, . William, a widower age 79, has a large number of the family about him including his sister Emma who married a Willis and his son who did the same. All together 3 Hockleys married Willis in this generation and at least one in the next.4 
Christening3 Aug 1911 Martha Ellen Hockley was christened on 3 Aug 1911 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex, .1 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  She is listed in the 1939 Register at 66 Bromley Road, Lewisham, KEN, ENG, , she is described as Martha E Hackley 16 Jun 1905 Domestic Service Paid Single.5 
Death*7 Mar 1980 She died on 7 Mar 1980 at 2 Brook Street, Great Bardfield, ESS, ENG, , at age 74.3,6 
Probate*12 May 1980 Her estate was probated on 12 May 1980; estate £12,255.6 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Births September Quarter 1905 Martha Ellen Hockley Braintree 4a 845.
  3. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Deaths Index (Ancestry) Martha Ellen Hockley Birth Date: 16 June 1905 Date of Registration: March 1980 Age at Death: 74 Registration district: Braintree Volume: 9 Page: 1561.
  4. [S22] 1911 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1911 Census: Finchingfield Braintree Essex Parish Great Saling
    RG14PN10395 RG78PN550 RD201 SD1 ED7 SN56
    Anchors Farm Great Saling
    William Edward Hockley, Head, Widower, male, age 79, Farmer, born New Sampford Essex
    Sidney John Hockley, son, married, male, age 40, Farmer, born Great Saling Essex
    Edith Lydia Hockley, daughter in law, married 10 years, female, age 42, born Little Baddow Essex
    John Guy Hockley, Grandson, male, age 9, born Great Saling Essex
    William Edward Hockley, Grandson, male, age 8, born Great Saling Essex
    Frederick James Hockley, Grandson, male, age 7, born Great Saling Essex
    Martha Ellen Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 5, born Great Saling Essex
    Alice Edith Anna Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 4, born Great Saling Essex
    Daniel George Hockley, Grandson, male, age 3, born Great Saling Essex
    Agnes Mary Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 1, born Great Saling Essex
    Ernest Henry Hockley, Grandson, male, age 1 month, born Great Saling Essex
    Emma Willis, sister, widow, female, age 76, Private Means, born New Sampford Essex
    Agnes Willis, niece, single, female, age 37, Private Means, born Little Baddow Essex
    Millicent Winnifred Lamb, Servant, female, age 15, Domestic Servant, born Leyton Essex.
  5. [S52] HM Government, "1939 Register" :DB; FmP: image checked: Ref: RG101/0389A/017/16 Letter Code: 66 Bromley Road , Lewisham, London, England
    Martha E Hackley 16 Jun 1905 Female Domestic Service Paid Single
    Edith I L Smale 23 Nov 1879 Female Private Means Unpaid Domestic Duties Single
    Ethel M Stump (Smaile) 24 Sep 1876 Female Certified Teacher Retired Widowed.
  6. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar (Ancestry) Martha Ellen Hockley Death Date:7 March 1980 Death Place: 2 Brook Street Great Bardfield Braintree Essex Probate Date:12 May 1980 Registry: Ipswich £12255."
Last Edited19 Feb 2017

Mary Hockley1

#563, b. 22 Jun 1838, d. 17 Apr 1879
ReferenceMs1563
FatherDaniel Hockley1 b. 20 Oct 1795, d. 31 Aug 1873
MotherAnn Bass1 b. 25 Apr 1796, d. 21 Mar 1877
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
Birth*22 Jun 1838 Mary Hockley was born on 22 Jun 1838 at Little Sampford, ESS, ENG, .2 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared at the same address as Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass in the 1841 census at Little Sampford, ESS. Daniel Hockley, age 45, Farmer, born in Essex & Ann Hockley, age 45, born in Essex with 8 children.3 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 She was listedin the household of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass in the 1851 census at Tews Farm, Little Sampford, ESS, ENG, . Daniel, 55, is a Farmer 225 Acres Emp 18 Labr. 7 children at home.1       
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 She was shown as "mary is 22, single" in the home of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass in the 1861 census at Tews Farm, Hill Road, Little Sampford, ESS, ENG, .4 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 She was recorded as "Mary Hockley, sister, unmarried, age 32" in the house of Alfred Joseph Hockley in the 1871 census at Cross Stiles Farm next to Lovecotts, Saffron Walden, HRT, ENG, . Alfred Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 30, Farmer of 112 acres employing 3 labourers 2 boys, has his old parents and 2 unmarried sisters living with him.5 
Death*17 Apr 1879 Mary Hockley died on 17 Apr 1879 at ESS, ENG, , at age 40.6,7 
Burial*a 17 Apr 1879 She was buried a 17 Apr 1879 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; 'Also of Mary the youngest daughter of the above April 17th 1879 aged 40 years'
Buried with father Daniel and mother Ann.8 
Probate12 Jun 1879 Her estate was probated on 12 Jun 1879; Hockley Mary Personal Estate under £600 The Will of Mary Hockley formerly of Debden but late of Thaxted Spinster who died 17 April 1879 was proved by Alfred Hockley of Debden Farmer the Brother and Lydia Ann Hockley of Thaxted Spinster the Sister two of the Executors.9 

Citations

  1. [S11] 1851 Census Online.
  2. [S20] International Genealogical Index or Family Search: Sarah Smethem: IGI Record submitted by LDS member (No source information available) Mary Hockley Female Birth: 22 June 1838 Essex Death:17 April 1879 Parents: Daniel Hockley & Ann Bass.
  3. [S21] 1841 Census online: HO107/329/11 Registration district: Saffron Walden Sub-registration district: Radwinter ED, institution, or vessel: 9 Folio: 7 Page: 10:
    1841 Census: Saffron Walden/Radwinter HO 107/319/11 Folio 7 Page 10, ED 9
    Little Sampford Twes
    Daniel Hockley, age 45, Farmer, born in Essex
    Ann Hockley, age 45, born in Essex
    Lydia Hockley, age 15, born in Essex
    Rebekah Hockley, age 13, born in Essex
    John Hockley, age 10, born in Essex
    Williams Hockley, age 9, born in Essex
    Emma Hockley, age 7, born in Essex
    Henry Hockley, age 5, born in Essex
    Mary Hockley, age 2, born in Essex
    Alfred Hockley, age ?5 mo, born in Essex.
  4. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1861 Census: RG9/1123 Little Sampford Essex
    Schedule No. 101 Tews Farm
    Daniel Hockley, Head, married, age 65, Farmer, born Little Sampford Essex
    Ann Hockley, wife, married, age 64, Farmer's wif, born Debden Essex
    Rebecca Hockley, daughter, unmarried, age 33, Farmer's daughter, born Thaxted Essex
    Emma Hockley, daughter, unmarried, age 26, Farmer's daughter, born Little Sampford Essex
    Daniel Henry Hockley, son, unmarried, age 24, Farmer's son, born Little Sampford Essex
    Mary Hockley, daughter, unmarried, age 22, Farmer's daughter, born Little Sampford Essex
    Alfred Hockley, son, unmarried, age 20, Farmer's son, born Little Sampford Essex.
  5. [S13] 1871 Census online: Sarah Smethem : 1871 Census: RG10/1707 Folio 65 page 3 Saffron Walden/Newport Debden
    Parish of Debden, Ecclesiastical parish of Rochester
    Schedule no. 15 Lovecotts
    Alfred Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 30, Farmer of 112 acres employing ?3 labourers 2 boys, born Little Sampford Essex
    Daniel Hockley, father, married, age 75, Retired Farmer, born Little Sampford Essex
    Ann Hockley, mother, married, age 74, Retired Farmer's wife, born Debden Essex
    Rebecca Hockley, sisiter, unmarried, age 40, Farmer's sister, born Thaxted Essex
    Mary Hockley, sister, unmarried, age 32, Farmer's sister, born Little Sampford Essex
    (Cross Stiles Farm next to Lovecotts).
  6. [S27] National Probate Calendar.
  7. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  8. [S29] Non Conformist Registers: "Sarah Smethem:Grave: United Reformed Church Thaxted
    'Also of Mary the youngest daughter of the above April 17th 1879 aged 40 years'
    Buried with father Daniel and mother Ann."
  9. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar 1879 (Ancestry)
    Hockley Mary Personal Estate under £600 12 June The Will of Mary Hockley formerly of Debden but late of Thaxted both in the county of Essex Spinster who died 17 April 1879 at Thaxted was proved at the Principal Registry by Alfred Hockley of Debden Farmer the Brother and Lydia Ann Hockley of Thaxted Spinster the Sister two of the Executors."
Last Edited23 Dec 2016

Mary Hockley1

#957, b. c 1790, d. 14 Feb 1844
ReferenceMs1957
FatherJohn Hockley1 b. c 16 Jun 1764, d. 27 Sep 1845
MotherMary Barnard1 b. c 1764, d. 9 Sep 1849
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
Birth*c 1790 Mary Hockley was born c 1790 at ESS, ENG, .1 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared as "Mary Hockley, age 45, born in Essex" at the same address as John Hockley and Mary Barnard in the 1841 census at Yardley Hall Farm, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . John, 75, is a farmer. Mary is 70.2 
Death*14 Feb 1844 Mary Hockley died on 14 Feb 1844 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex, .3,1 
Burial*a 14 Feb 1844 She was buried a 14 Feb 1844 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Buried with parents John & Mary & siblings John, Ann, Susan & Jane.4 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S21] 1841 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1841 Census: Dunmow/Thaxted HO107/328/24 Folio 73 Page 28 ED 4
    Yardley Hall Farm
    John Hockley, age 75, Farmer, born in Essex
    Mary Hockley, age 70, born in Essex
    Mary Hockley, age 45, born in Essex
    John Hockley, age 40, Farmer, born in Essex
    Anne Hockley, age 35, born in Essex
    Jane Hockley, age 30, born in Essex
    Jane Tyler, age 15, Female Servant, born in Essex.
  3. [S31] Grave.
  4. [S31] Grave" Sarah Smethem: Grave United Reformed Church Thaxted Mary Hockley died February 14 1844 aged 54 years
    Buried with parents John & Mary & siblings John, Ann, Susan & Jane."
Last Edited31 Jan 2017

Mary Anne Hockley1

#554, b. 17 Mar 1834
ReferenceMs1554
FatherJames Hockley1 b. c 1810
MotherMary Wright1 b. c 1810
Birth*17 Mar 1834 Mary Anne Hockley was born on 17 Mar 1834.1 
Christening27 Apr 1834 She was christened on 27 Apr 1834 at Independent, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .1,2 

Citations

  1. [S20] International Genealogical Index or Family Search.
  2. [S29] Non Conformist Registers: "DB: FmP: England & Wales Non-conformist births and baptisms Transcription: Mary Anne Hockley Birth year 1834 Birth date17 Mar 1834 Baptism year 1834 Baptism date 27 Apr 1834 Thaxted Independent Father's first name(s) James Mother's first name(s) Mary The National Archives reference TNA/RG/4/4031 Description ESSEX: Thaxted (Independent): Births & Baptisms."
Last Edited20 Dec 2016

Olive Julia Hockley1

#1276, b. 1896
ReferenceMs2276
FatherAlfred Andrews Hockley1 b. Dec 1862, d. Sep 1933
MotherJulia Maria Button1 b. 1863
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
Birth*1896 Olive Julia Hockley was born in 1896 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, .1 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 She appears as "Olive Hockley Daughter 4" in the household of Alfred Andrews Hockley and Julia Maria Button in the 1901 census at The Heath, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, . Alfred Hockley Head, Married, 38, Wheelwright and Julia Hockley, Wife, 37 with two children and two child boarders. Living in same area as brother Ernest.2 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 She is listed as "Olive J Hockley, daughter, age 14" in the home of Alfred Andrews Hockley and Julia Maria Button in the 1911 census at Little Iden, Hatfield Heath, ESS, ENG, . Alfred A Hockley, Head, age 48, Wheelwright, own account working at home and Julia M Hockley, wife, age 47, married 18 years, 4 children born alive, 3 still living, 1 died with 3 children at home and 2 child boarders.3 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S14] 1901 Census online: DB: FmP: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription: The Heath, Hatfield Broad Oak, Dunmow, Essex, England RG13 1731 28 9
    Alfred     Hockley     Head     Married     Male     38     1863     Wheelwright     Essex, England     
    Julia     Hockley     Wife     Married     Female     37     1864     -     Essex, England     
    Henry     Hockley     Son     -     Male     5     1896     -     Essex, England     
    Olive     Hockley     Daughter     -     Female     4     1897     -     Essex, England     
    Theodore     Hutchins     Boarder     -     Male     12     1889     -     Poplar, Middlesex, England     
    Laurence     Hutchins     Boarder     -     Male     9     1892     -     Poplar, Middlesex, England.
  3. [S22] 1911 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1911 Census Little Iden Hatfield Heath Harlow Essex
    Alfred A Hockley, Head, age 48, married, Wheelwright, own account working at home, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Julia M Hockley, wife, age 47, married 18 years, 4 children born alive, 3 still living, 1 died, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Henry J Hockley, son, age 15, single, Joinery Apprentice, worker, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Olive J Hockley, daughter, age 14, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Clarice A Hockley, daughter, age 8, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    George Ash, Boarder, age 9, born Jarrow Northumberland
    Albert Joys, Boarder, age 7, born St Pancras London.
Last Edited25 Oct 2016

Oliver John Hockley1

#845, b. Sep 1878
ReferenceMs1845
FatherDaniel Henry Hockley1 b. 29 May 1836, d. 19 Aug 1881
MotherMary Andrews1 b. c 1839, d. 11 Aug 1905
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
Birth*Sep 1878 Oliver John Hockley was born in Sep 1878 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, .2 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 He, described as "Oliver J Hockley, son, age 2" , appeared in the household of Daniel Henry Hockley and Mary Andrews in this census at Shrub's Farm, Sheering Rd, Hatfied Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, . Daniel H Hockley, Head, married, age 44, Farmer of 150 acres employing 3 men and 1 boy and Mary Hockley, wife, age 43 with 6 children. Louisa and Ada are not at home.3 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 He was recorded as "Oliver J Hockley, son, age 12" in the household of Mary Andrews in the census at Farm House (Gladwyns), Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, . Mary Hockley, Head, widow, age 52, Farmer, employer with 5 children at home. Louisa, Leonard and Ada are not there.4 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 He appears as "Oliver J Hockley, son, single, age 22, Carpenter" in the household of Mary Andrews in the 1901 census at Broad St, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, . Mary Hockley, Head, widow, age 62, on own means has Horace and Oliver with her.5 
Marriage*Jun 1901 Oliver John Hockley married Carrie Frances Pain in Jun 1901 at ESS, ENG, .6 
Census 1911*31 Mar 1911 Oliver John Hockley appeared in the 1911 census at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS. Oliver John Hockley, age 31, Builders Carpenter, and Carrie Hockley, wife, age 32, married 10 years, 1 child born alive & living, with one child and Mother in Law Sarah Ann (remarried?) HORSNELL.7 

Family

Carrie Frances Pain b. 1877, d. Sep 1966
Child

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth September Quarter 1878 Oliver John Hockley Dunmow 4a 467 (Source: FreeBMD).
  3. [S23] 1881 Census Online , Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/1814 Folio 21 Page 14 Hatfield Broad Oak Shrubbs Farm Sheering Rd
    Daniel H Hockley, Head, married, male, age 44, born New Sampford Essex, Farmer of 150 acres employing 3 men and 1 boy
    Mary Hockley, wife, married, female, age 43, born Thaxted Essex
    Alfred A Hockley, son, unmarried, age 18, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Farmer's Son
    Ernest H Hockley, son, unmarried, age 16, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Builder
    Leonard C Hockley, son, male, age 13, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Scholar
    Horace D Hockley, son, male, age 5, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Martha Hockley, daughter, age 4, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Oliver J Hockley, son, age 2, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex.
  4. [S15] 1891 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1429 Folio 21 Page 17 Dunmow/Hatfield Parish: Hatfield Broad Oak, Ecclesiastical Parish: Holy Trinity Schedule No. 112 ? Farm House (Gladwyns)
    Mary Hockley, Head, widow, age 52, Farmer, employer, born Thaxted Essex
    Alfred A Hockley, son, single, age 28, Farmer's Assistant, employed, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Ernest H Hockley, son, single, age 26, Builder, employer, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Horace D Hockley, son, single, age 15, Farmer's Assistant, employed, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Martha Hockley, daughter, age 14, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Oliver J Hockley, son, age 12, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    (Next door is Farm House (Shrubbs)).
  5. [S14] 1901 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census: RG13/1731 Folio 43 Page 13 Dunmow Essex Parish: Part of Hatfield Broad Oak, Ecclesiastical Parish: Part of St Marys Hatfield Broad Oak Schedule No. 90 ; Broad St
    Mary Hockley, Head, widow, age 62, on own means, born Thaxted Essex
    Horace D Hockley, son, single, age 25, Carpenter, worker, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Oliver J Hockley, son, single, age 22, Carpenter, worker, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex.
  6. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Marriage June Quarter 1901 Oliver John Hockley (m Carrie Frances Pain) Dunmow 4a 1297 (Source: FreeBMD).
  7. [S22] 1911 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1911 Census Hatfield Broad Oak, near Harlow Essex
    Oliver John Hockley, Head, age 31, Builders Carpenter, worker, born Hatfield Heath Essex
    Carrie Hockley, wife, age 32, married 10 years, 1 child born alive & living, born Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex
    Stanley Oliver Hockley, son, age 5, born Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex
    Sarah Ann Horsnell, mother in law, age 64, married, born Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex.
Last Edited29 Dec 2016

Percy Major Hockley1

#877, b. 21 Aug 1880
ReferenceMs1877
FatherAlfred Joseph Hockley1 b. 25 Dec 1840, d. 16 May 1904
MotherMary Ann Willis1 b. 7 Nov 1838, d. 17 Dec 1916
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*21 Aug 1880 Percy Major Hockley was born on 21 Aug 1880 at Debden, ESS, ENG, .2 
Christening10 Oct 1880 He was christened on 10 Oct 1880 at Thaxted Congregational Church, Thaxted, ESS, Essex, .2 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 He appeared in the household of Alfred Joseph Hockley and Mary Ann Willis in this census at Love Cote Farm, Debden, ESS, ENG, . Alfred Hockley, Head, married, 40, Farmer of 113 acres employing 5 men 1 boy &
Mary A Hockley, wife, age 42, with their son Percy and 1 servant.3 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Percy Major Hockley appeared in the 1891 census at Newbury House (Preparatory School), Bishops Stortford, ESS, ENG, . Percy M Hockley, Boarder, age 10.4 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 He appears as "Percy M Hockley, son, single, age 20, Farmer's son, worker" in the household of Alfred Joseph Hockley and Mary Ann Willis in the 1901 census at Love Coots Farm, Debden, ESS, ENG, . Alfred Hockley, Head, age 60, Farmer and Mary A Hockley, wife, age 62 with son Percy.5 
Emigration*8 Mar 1911 Percy Major Hockley emigrated on 8 Mar 1911 from Halifax, CAN, ; Percy Hockley, farmer age 30 sailed from Britstol. This may be him. He is not otherise visible after 1901.6 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Birth December Quarter 1880 Percy Major Hockley Saffron W 4a 493 (Source: FreeBMD)

    Baptism 10 October 1880 Percy Major Hockley, son of Alfred Hockley and Mary Ann Willis of Henham. Born 21 August 1880 (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office).
  3. [S23] 1881 Census Online , Sarah: 1881 Census: RG11/1816 Folio 66 page 11 Debden Essex
    Love Cote Farm
    Alfred Hockley, Head, married, male, age 40, born Sampford Essex, Farmer of 113 acres employing 5 men 1 boy
    Mary A Hockley, wife, wife, married, female, age 42, born Thaxted Essex, Farmer's Wife
    Percy M Hockley, son, age 7 months, born Debden Essex
    Sarah A Camp, Serv, unmarried, female, age 15, born Debden Essex, General Servt Domestic.
  4. [S15] 1891 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1098 Folio 82 page 4 Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire Schedule No. 22 Newbury House (Preparatory School)
    Percy M Hockley, Boarder, age 10, Scholar, born Debden Essex.
  5. [S14] 1901 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census: RG13/1733 Folio 48 page 3 Saffron Walden/Newport Parish: Debden Ecclesiastical Parish: Debden St Mary Schedule No. 14 Love Coots Farm
    Alfred Hockley, Head, married age 60, Farmer, employer, born New Sampford Essex
    Mary A Hockley, wife, married, age 62, born Broxted Essex
    Percy M Hockley, son, single, age 20, Farmer's son, worker, born Debden Essex.
  6. [S61] Shipping record: DB: FmP: Passenger Lists leaving UK 1890-1960 Transcription: PERCY Last name: HOCKLEY Gender: Male Age: 30 Birth year: 1881 Marital status: S Occupation: FARMER Departure year: 1911 Departure day: 8 Departure month: 3 Departure port: BRISTOL Destination port: HALIFAX Destination: HALIFAX Country: CANADA Destination country: CANADA Ship name: ROYAL EDWARD Ship official number: 125656 Ship master's first name: WILLIAM Ship master's last name: ROBERTS Shipping line: ROYAL LINE CANADIAN NORTHERN STEAMSHIPS LIMITED City: AVONMOUTH Ship destination port: HALIFAX Ship destination country: CANADA.
Last Edited2 Jan 2017

Rebecca Hockley1

#473, b. 26 Oct 1827, d. 25 Dec 1899
ReferenceMs1473
FatherDaniel Hockley1 b. 20 Oct 1795, d. 31 Aug 1873
MotherAnn Bass2 b. 25 Apr 1796, d. 21 Mar 1877
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
Birth*26 Oct 1827 Rebecca Hockley was born on 26 Oct 1827 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .3 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared as "Rebekah Hockley, age 13" at the same address as Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass in the 1841 census at Little Sampford, ESS, ENG, . Daniel Hockley, age 45, Farmer, born in Essex & Ann Hockley, age 45, born in Essex with 8 children.4 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 She was listed as "Rebecca Hockley, daughter, unmarried, age 23, Farmer's daughter" in the household of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass in the 1851 census at Tews Farm, Little Sampford, ESS, ENG, . Daniel, 55, is a Farmer 225 Acres Emp 18 Labr. 7 children at home.2       
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 She was shown as "Rebecca is single, 33" in the home of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass in the 1861 census at Tews Farm, Hill Road, Little Sampford, ESS, ENG, .5 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 She was recorded as "Rebecca Hockley, sister, unmarried, age 40" in the house of Alfred Joseph Hockley in the 1871 census at Cross Stiles Farm next to Lovecotts, Saffron Walden, HRT, ENG, . Alfred Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 30, Farmer of 112 acres employing 3 labourers 2 boys, has his old parents and 2 unmarried sisters living with him.6 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 She, described as "Rebecca Hockley, sister, unmarried, age 53, Annuitant" , appeared in the household of Lydia Ann Hockley in this census at Lydia's Newbiggen St, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . Lydia Ann Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 55, Annuitant. Lydia has her anniutant sister Rebecca and little niece Agnes Willis with her.7 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 She was recorded as "Rebecca Hockley, sister, single, age 63, Living on own means" in the household of Lydia Ann Hockley in the census at Lydia's Newbiggen St, Thaxted, ESS. Lydia A Hockley, Head, single, age 65, Living on own means. Sister Rebecca and Niece Agnes are with her.8 
Death*25 Dec 1899 Rebecca Hockley died on 25 Dec 1899 at ESS, ENG, , at age 72.9,10 
Burial*a 25 Dec 1899 She was buried a 25 Dec 1899 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Rebecca Hockley who fell asleep Christmas Day 1899 aged 72 years
Buried with niece Emma Kate Willis and sister Lydia Ann Hockley.11 
Probate4 May 1900 Her estate was probated on 4 May 1900 at Thaxted, ESS; Hockley Rebecca of Thaxted Essex spinster died 25 December 1899 Probate London 4 May to Alfred Hockley farmer Effects £901 15s. 11d.9 

Citations

  1. [S3] AgnesW2.ged: Date of Import: 23 Jan 2000.
  2. [S11] 1851 Census Online.
  3. [S20] International Genealogical Index or Family Search: Sarah Smethem : Birth submitted by member of LDS Church (no source information)
    Rebecca Hockley Female Birth 26 October 1827 Essex. Parents: Daniel Hockley & Ann Bass.
  4. [S21] 1841 Census online: HO107/329/11 Registration district: Saffron Walden Sub-registration district: Radwinter ED, institution, or vessel: 9 Folio: 7 Page: 10:
    1841 Census: Saffron Walden/Radwinter HO 107/319/11 Folio 7 Page 10, ED 9
    Little Sampford Twes
    Daniel Hockley, age 45, Farmer, born in Essex
    Ann Hockley, age 45, born in Essex
    Lydia Hockley, age 15, born in Essex
    Rebekah Hockley, age 13, born in Essex
    John Hockley, age 10, born in Essex
    Williams Hockley, age 9, born in Essex
    Emma Hockley, age 7, born in Essex
    Henry Hockley, age 5, born in Essex
    Mary Hockley, age 2, born in Essex
    Alfred Hockley, age ?5 mo, born in Essex.
  5. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1861 Census: RG9/1123 Little Sampford Essex
    Schedule No. 101 Tews Farm
    Daniel Hockley, Head, married, age 65, Farmer, born Little Sampford Essex
    Ann Hockley, wife, married, age 64, Farmer's wif, born Debden Essex
    Rebecca Hockley, daughter, unmarried, age 33, Farmer's daughter, born Thaxted Essex
    Emma Hockley, daughter, unmarried, age 26, Farmer's daughter, born Little Sampford Essex
    Daniel Henry Hockley, son, unmarried, age 24, Farmer's son, born Little Sampford Essex
    Mary Hockley, daughter, unmarried, age 22, Farmer's daughter, born Little Sampford Essex
    Alfred Hockley, son, unmarried, age 20, Farmer's son, born Little Sampford Essex.
  6. [S13] 1871 Census online: Sarah Smethem : 1871 Census: RG10/1707 Folio 65 page 3 Saffron Walden/Newport Debden
    Parish of Debden, Ecclesiastical parish of Rochester
    Schedule no. 15 Lovecotts
    Alfred Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 30, Farmer of 112 acres employing ?3 labourers 2 boys, born Little Sampford Essex
    Daniel Hockley, father, married, age 75, Retired Farmer, born Little Sampford Essex
    Ann Hockley, mother, married, age 74, Retired Farmer's wife, born Debden Essex
    Rebecca Hockley, sisiter, unmarried, age 40, Farmer's sister, born Thaxted Essex
    Mary Hockley, sister, unmarried, age 32, Farmer's sister, born Little Sampford Essex
    (Cross Stiles Farm next to Lovecotts).
  7. [S23] 1881 Census Online , Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/ 1815 Folio 41 page 7
    Newbiggen Street Thaxted Essex
    Lydia Ann Hockley, Head, unmarried, female, age 55, born Thaxted Essex, Annuitant
    Rebecca Hockley, sister, unmarried, female, age 53, born Thaxted Essex, Annuitant
    Agnes Willis, niece, female, age 7, born Little Baddow Essex, Scholar.
  8. [S15] 1891 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1430 Folio 35 Page 5 Dunmow
    Parish: Thaxted Schedule No. 38 New Biggen
    Lydia A Hockley, Head, single, age 65, Living on own means, born Thaxted Essex
    Rebecca Hockley, sister, single, age 63, Living on own means, born Thaxted Essex
    Agnes Willis, niece, single, age 17, Companion & Help, born Little Baddow Essex.
  9. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar 1900 (Ancestry)
    Hockley Rebecca of Thaxted Essex spinster died 25 December 1899 Probate London 4 May to Alfred Hockley farmer Effects £901 15s. 11d."
  10. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Death December Quarter 1899 Rebecca Hockley age 72 Dunmow 4a 470 (Source: FreeBMD).
  11. [S32] Parish Burial Registers: Sarah Smethem: Grave: United Reform Church Thaxted
    Rebecca Hockley who fell asleep Christmas Day 1899 aged 72 years
    Buried with niece Emma Kate Willis and sister Lydia Ann Hockley.
Last Edited7 Dec 2016

Sidney John Hockley1

#966, b. 17 Jun 1870, d. 3 Nov 1939
ReferenceMs1966
FatherWilliam Edward Hockley1 b. 3 Dec 1831, d. 10 Nov 1912
MotherMartha Britton1 b. 26 Nov 1832, d. 10 Mar 1910
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740) (#1)
line of William Hockley (c1740) (#2)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*17 Jun 1870 Sidney John Hockley was born on 17 Jun 1870 at Great Saling, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 He was recorded as "son age 9 months" in the house of William Edward Hockley and Martha Britton in the 1871 census at Muchmores, Great Saling, ESS, ENG, . Wm Ed Hockley 39 farmer 250 acres employing 9 men and 2 boys and Martha Hockley Wife 38 with 2 children and a servant.4 
Baptism7 Oct 1875 Sidney John Hockley was baptized on 7 Oct 1875 at Thaxted Congregational Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Sydney John, son of William Edward Hockley, Farmer, and Martha Britton of Great Saling. Baptised on same day as his cousin Alfred James Willis.2 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 He, described as "Sidney John Hockley, son, age 10" , appeared in the household of William Edward Hockley and Martha Britton in this census at The Warren, Little Leighs, ESS, ENG, . William Ed. Hockley, age 49, Farmer Master employing 4 men 1 boy and
Marthe Hockley, wife,age 48. Sidney is also at home.5 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 He was recorded as "Sidney John Hockley, son, single, age 20" in the household of William Edward Hockley and Martha Britton in the census at The Warren, Little Leighs, ESS. William E Hockley, married, age 59, Farmer, employer, and Martha Hockley, wife, age 58.
Both sons are working on the farm.6 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 He appears as "Sidney J Hockley, son, single, age 30, Farmer's son, worker" in the household of William Edward Hockley and Martha Britton in the 1901 census at 14 Anchors Farm, Great Saling, ESS, ENG, . William E Hockley, Head, married, age 69, Farmer, employer, born New Sampford Essex & Martha Hockley, wife, married, age 68. Son Sidney and Niece Edith are with them.7 
Marriage*Jun 1901 Sidney John Hockley married Edith Lydia Willis, daughter of James Willis and Emma Hockley, in Jun 1901 at Braintree, ESS, ENG, , "This couple are both first and second cousins."8 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 He is listed as "Sidney John Hockley, son, married, age 40, Farmer, has his wife and children with him in his father's house." in the home of William Edward Hockley in the 1911 census at Anchors Farm, Great Saling, Finchingfield, ESS, ENG, . William, a widower age 79, has a large number of the family about him including his sister Emma who married a Willis and his son who did the same. All together 3 Hockleys married Willis in this generation and at least one in the next.9 
(Executor) Probate21 Jan 1913 Sidney John Hockley was the executor of William Edward Hockley's estate (his father) on 21 Jan 1913; Hockley William Edward of Onchors Farm Great Saling Essex died 10 November 1912 Probate London 21 January to Sidney John Hockley farmer. Effects £1121 19s. 6d.10 
Residence*1931 Sidney John Hockley and Edith Lydia Willis lived in 1931 at High Street, Great Bardfield, ESS, ENG, ; parents and 5 children together in Electoral Register.11 
Burial*1939 Sidney John Hockley was buried in 1939 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .1 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  He is listed in the 1939 Register at High Street, Braintree, ESS, ENG, , he is described as Sidney J Hockley born 17 June 1870 Farmer Retired widowed with 4 if his unmarried children.12 
Death*3 Nov 1939 He died on 3 Nov 1939 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, at age 69 Buried with his wife Edith Lydia 'Also Sidney John Hockley who died November 3rd 1939 aged 69 years.13,14' 

Family

Edith Lydia Willis b. Mar 1869, d. 15 Mar 1937
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem : Baptism 7 October 1875 Sydney John, son of William Edward Hockley, Farmer, and Martha Britton of Great Saling. Born 17 June 1870 (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office) Baptised on same day as his cousin Alfred James Willis.
  3. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Birth September Quarter 1870 Sidney John Hockley Braintree 4a 356 (Source: FreeBMD).
  4. [S13] 1871 Census online: DB: FmP: 1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription RG10 700 137 2 Muchmores, Great Saling, Braintree, Essex, England (image seen)
    Wm Ed     Hockley     Head     -     Male     39     1832     farmer 250 acres employing 9 men and 2 boys     Essex, England     
    Martha     Hockley     Wife     -     Female     38     1833     -     Essex, England     
    Frederic W     Hockley     Son     -     Male     7     1864     -     Essex, England     
    Sidney J     Hockley     Son     -     Male     0     1871     -     Essex, England     
    Mary     Drane     Servant     -     Female     17     1854     -     Essex, England.
  5. [S23] 1881 Census Online , Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/1765 Folio 96 Page 1 The Warren Little Leighs Essex
    William Ed. Hockley, Head, married, male, age 49, born Great Samford Essex, Farmer Master employing 4 men 1 boy
    Marthe Hockley, wife, married, female, age 48, born Great Easton Essex
    Sidney John Hockley, son, male, age 10, born Great Saling Essex, Scholar.
  6. [S15] 1891 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1388 Folio 89 Page 12 Chelmsford/ Great Waltham Essex Parish: Little Leighs Schedule No. 79 The Warren
    William E Hockley, Head, married, age 59, Farmer, employer, born Little Sampford Essex
    Martha Hockley, wife, married, age 58, born Great Easton Essex
    Frederick William Hockley, son, single, age 28, Farmer's son, employed, born Little Sampford Essex
    Sidney John Hockley, son, single, age 20, Farmer's son, employed, born Great Saling Essex.
  7. [S14] 1901 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census: RG13/1722 Folio 90 Page 3 Braintree/Finchingfield
    Parish: Great Saling, Ecclesiastical Parish: St James Gt Saling
    Schedule No. 14 Anchors Farm
    William E Hockley, Head, married, age 69, Farmer, employer, born New Sampford Essex
    Martha Hockley, wife, married, age 68, born Great Easton Essex
    Sidney J Hockley, son, single, age 30, Farmer's son, worker, born Great Saling Essex
    Edith L Willis, niece, single, age 32, House Keeper, born Great Baddow Essex.
  8. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage June Quarter 1901 Edith Lydia Willis (m Sidney John Hockley) Braintree 4a 1266 (Source: FreeBMD).
  9. [S22] 1911 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1911 Census: Finchingfield Braintree Essex Parish Great Saling
    RG14PN10395 RG78PN550 RD201 SD1 ED7 SN56
    Anchors Farm Great Saling
    William Edward Hockley, Head, Widower, male, age 79, Farmer, born New Sampford Essex
    Sidney John Hockley, son, married, male, age 40, Farmer, born Great Saling Essex
    Edith Lydia Hockley, daughter in law, married 10 years, female, age 42, born Little Baddow Essex
    John Guy Hockley, Grandson, male, age 9, born Great Saling Essex
    William Edward Hockley, Grandson, male, age 8, born Great Saling Essex
    Frederick James Hockley, Grandson, male, age 7, born Great Saling Essex
    Martha Ellen Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 5, born Great Saling Essex
    Alice Edith Anna Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 4, born Great Saling Essex
    Daniel George Hockley, Grandson, male, age 3, born Great Saling Essex
    Agnes Mary Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 1, born Great Saling Essex
    Ernest Henry Hockley, Grandson, male, age 1 month, born Great Saling Essex
    Emma Willis, sister, widow, female, age 76, Private Means, born New Sampford Essex
    Agnes Willis, niece, single, female, age 37, Private Means, born Little Baddow Essex
    Millicent Winnifred Lamb, Servant, female, age 15, Domestic Servant, born Leyton Essex.
  10. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar 1912 (Ancestry)
    Hockley William Edward of Onchors Farm Great Saling Essex died 10 November 1912 Probate London 21 January to Sidney John Hockley farmer. Effects £1121 19s. 6d."
  11. [S62] Electoral Roll: DB: FmP: Constituency in full: Parliamentary County of Essex, Saffron Walden Division Constituency: P C of Essex, Saffron Walden Division Year: 1931
    The British Library Archive reference: SPR.Mic.P.312/BL.E.25 Image number : 6.
  12. [S52] HM Government, "1939 Register" :Sarah Smethem : 1939 Register (Find My Past) Hight Street Braintree Essex
    Alice E A Hockley born 3 September 1906 Housekeeper Female single
    Sidney J Hockley born 17 June 1870 Farmer Retired Male widowed
    William E Hockley born 19 October 1902 Newsagents Assistant Male single
    Daniel G Hockley born 18 December 1907 Van Driver for Carrier Male single (Also ARP Ambulance Driver)
    Ernest H Hockley born 22 February 1911 Newsagent Male single.
  13. [S31] Grave" Sarah Smethem : Grave: United Reform Church Thaxted
    Buried with wife Edith Lydia
    'Also Sidney John Hockley who died November 3rd 1939 aged 69 years.'"
  14. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Death December Quarter 1939 Sidney J Hockley age 69 Braintree 4a 1793 (Source: GRO Index).
Last Edited19 Feb 2017

Stanley Oliver Hockley1

#1273, b. 1905
ReferenceMs2273
FatherOliver John Hockley1 b. Sep 1878
MotherCarrie Frances Pain1 b. 1877, d. Sep 1966
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
Birth*1905 Stanley Oliver Hockley was born in 1905 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, .1 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 He is listed as "Stanley Oliver Hockley, son, age 5" in the home of Oliver John Hockley in the 1911 census at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS. Oliver John Hockley, age 31, Builders Carpenter, and Carrie Hockley, wife, age 32, married 10 years, 1 child born alive & living, with one child and Mother in Law Sarah Ann (remarried?) HORSNELL.2 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S22] 1911 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1911 Census Hatfield Broad Oak, near Harlow Essex
    Oliver John Hockley, Head, age 31, Builders Carpenter, worker, born Hatfield Heath Essex
    Carrie Hockley, wife, age 32, married 10 years, 1 child born alive & living, born Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex
    Stanley Oliver Hockley, son, age 5, born Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex
    Sarah Ann Horsnell, mother in law, age 64, married, born Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex.
Last Edited25 Oct 2016

Susan Hockley1

#477, b. c 1805, d. 14 Jan 1885
ReferenceMs1477
FatherJohn Hockley b. c 16 Jun 1764, d. 27 Sep 1845
MotherMary Barnard b. c 1764, d. 9 Sep 1849
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
Birth*c 1805 Susan Hockley was born c 1805 at Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, .1 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 She was shownin the home of Ann Hockley in the 1861 census at Yardley Hall, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . Ann, unmarried age 60 is head of a farm of 190 acres employing 1 foreman, 7 men and 2 boys, her sisters Susan and Jane and also Harriet Willis are with her.2 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 She was recorded as "Susan Hockley, sister, unmarried, age 66," in the house of Ann Hockley in the 1871 census at Yardley Hall Farm House, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . Anne Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 69, Farmer 190 acres employ 7 men 1 boy, born Walden Essex, with her two sisters, Susan and Jane and two servants.3 
(Executor) Probate27 Apr 1872 Susan Hockley was the executor of Ann Hockley's estate (Hockley Anne Effects under £800 27 April The Will of Anne Hockley late of Yardley Hall Farm Thaxted in the county of Essex Spinster who died 14 February 1872 at Yardley Hall Farm was proved at the Principal Registry by Susan Hockley of Yardley Hall Farm Spinster the Sister one of the Executrixes) on 27 Apr 1872; Hockley Anne Effects under £800. The Will of Anne Hockley was proved by Susan Hockley of Yardley Hall Farm Spinster the Sister one of the Executrixes.4
 
(Witness) Probate12 Mar 1874 Susan Hockley witnessed the probate of Jane Hockley's estate (Hockley Jane Effects under £1,500. The Will of Jane Hockley formerly of Yardley Hall Farm in the parish of Thaxted but late of New-biggen street Thaxted Spinster who died on 28 January 1874 at Thaxted was proved by Susan Hockley of Thaxted Spinster the Sister the sole Executrix) on 12 Mar 1874; Hockley Jane Effects under £1,500. The Will of Jane Hockley formerly of Yardley Hall Farm in the parish of Thaxted but late of New-biggen street Thaxted Spinster who died on 28 January 1874 at Thaxted was proved by Susan Hockley of Thaxted Spinster the Sister the sole Executrix.5 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 Susan Hockley appeared in the 1881 census at Susans in Newbiggen St, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . Susan is now Head, unmarried, age 76, Retired Farmer. with her sister Betsy and 2 nieces.6 
Death*14 Jan 1885 She died on 14 Jan 1885 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG, , age 79.7,8,9 
Burial*19 Jan 1885 She was buried on 19 Jan 1885 at Thaxted Congregational Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Burial: 19 January 1885 Susan Hockley, died 14 January 1885, age 79, Spinster.10,8 
Probate21 Feb 1885 Her estate was probated on 21 Feb 1885 at Thaxted, ESS; Hockley Susan Personal Estate £2,805 11s. 8d. 21 February. The Will of Susan Hockley late of New-biggen-street Thaxted Spinster who died 14 January 1885 was proved by George Henry Willis of Hutton and John Hockley of Hatfield Broad Oak, Farmers the Nephews the Executors. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Betsyw.ged: Date of Import: 24 Jan 2000.
  2. [S12] 1861 Census online: 1861 Census: RG9/1119 Folio 33 Page 15 Thaxted Essex
    Schedule No. 84 Yardley Hall
    Ann Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 60, Farm 190 acres empl 1 Foreman Bailiff, 7 ? & 2 Boys, born Walden Essex
    Susan Hockley, sister, unmarried, age 56, born Walden Essex
    Jane Hockley, sister, age 52, born Walden Essex
    Harriet Willis, niece, unmarried, age 35, born Thaxted Essex
    James Francis, G Serv, widower, age 59, Ag Lab, born Thaxted Essex.
  3. [S13] 1871 Census online: Sarah Smethem:
    1871 Census: RG10/1706 Folio 35 Page 21 Dunmow/Thaxted
    Schedule No 136 Yardley Hall Farm House
    Anne Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 69, Farmer 190 acres employ 7 men 1 boy, born Walden Essex
    Susan Hockley, sister, unmarried, age 66, born Walden Essex
    Jane Hockley, sister, age 62, ?, born Walden Essex
    Emma Ridgewell, Servant, unmarried, age 14, Domestic Servant, born New Sampford Essex
    William S Newman, Farm Servant, unmarried, age 82, Farm Servant, born Winterton Norfolk.
  4. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar 1872 (Ancestry)
    Hockley Anne Effects under £800 27 April The Will of Anne Hockley late of Yardley Hall Farm Thaxted in the county of Essex Spinster who died 14 February 1872 at Yardley Hall Farm was proved at the Principal Registry by Susan Hockley of Yardley Hall Farm Spinster the Sister one of the Executrixes."
  5. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar 1874 (Ancestry)
    Hockley Jane Effects under £1,500 12 March The Will of Jane Hockley formerly of Yardley Hall Farm in the parish of Thaxted but late of New-biggen street Thaxted in the county of Essex Spinster who died on 28 January 1874 at Thaxted was proved at the Principal Registry by Susan Hockley of Thaxted Spinster the Sister the sole Executrix."
  6. [S23] 1881 Census Online , 1881 Census: RG11/ 1815 Folio 41 Page 7
    Newbiggen Street Thaxted Essex
    Susan Hockley, Head, unmarried, female, age 76, born Saffron Walden Essex, Retired Farmer
    Julia Jane Willis, niece, unmarried, female, age 40, born Broxted Essex Housekeeper
    Betsey Willis, sister, widow, female, age 83, born New Sampford Essex, Retired Farmer
    Harriet Willis, niece, unmarried, female, age 56, born Broxted Essex.
  7. [S27] National Probate Calendar.
  8. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  9. [S16] GRO Index entry: DB: FmP: Death SUSAN HOCKLEY Birth year 1806 Age 79 Q 1 1885 DUNMOW Volume 4A page 375.
  10. [S13] 1871 Census online: Sarah Smethem: Burial: 19 January 1885 Susan Hockley, died 14 January 1885, age 49, Spinster
    (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office).
Last Edited8 Dec 2016

William Hockley1

#556, b. 18 Jun 1836
ReferenceMs1556
FatherJames Hockley1 b. c 1810
MotherMary Wright1 b. c 1810
Birth*18 Jun 1836 William Hockley was born on 18 Jun 1836 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .1,2 
Christening17 Jul 1836 He was christened on 17 Jul 1836 at Independent, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .3 

Citations

  1. [S20] International Genealogical Index or Family Search.
  2. [S29] Non Conformist Registers: "DB: FmP: England & Wales Non-conformist births and baptisms Transcription: William Hockley Birth date 18 Jun 1836 Baptism date 17 Jul 1836 Thaxted Denomination Independent
    Father's first name(s) James Mother's first name(s) Mary The National Archives reference TNA/RG/4/4031 a similar record: England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975, gives mothers maiden name as WRIGHT."
  3. [S29] Non Conformist Registers: "DB: FmP: England & Wales Non-conformist births and baptisms Transcription: William Hockley Birth date 18 Jun 1836 Baptism date 17 Jul 1836 Thaxted Denomination Independent
    Father's first name(s) James Mother's first name(s) Mary The National Archives reference TNA/RG/4/4031."
Last Edited20 Dec 2016

William Hockley1

#558, b. 25 Jun 1793, d. 3 Feb 1812
ReferenceMs1558
FatherJohn Hockley1 b. c 16 Jun 1764, d. 27 Sep 1845
MotherMary Barnard1 b. c 1764, d. 9 Sep 1849
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
Birth*25 Jun 1793 William Hockley was born on 25 Jun 1793 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
Christening22 Jul 1793 He was christened on 22 Jul 1793 at Independent, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
Death*3 Feb 1812 He died on 3 Feb 1812 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, , at age 18 age 18. No proof that this is the son of John & Ann.4 

Citations

  1. [S20] International Genealogical Index or Family Search.
  2. [S20] International Genealogical Index or Family Search: Sarah Smethem: IGI William Hockley born 25 June 1793. Christened 22 July 1793 Independent Meeting House Thaxted Essex. Parents John & Mary Hockley.
  3. [S29] Non Conformist Registers: "DB: FmP: England & Wales Non-conformist births and baptisms Transcription: William Hockley Birth year 1793 Birth date 25 Jun 1793 Baptism year 1793 Baptism date 22 Jul 1793 Thaxted Independent
    Father's first name(s) John Mother's first name(s) Mary The National Archives reference TNA/RG/4/4127."
  4. [S53] National Burial Index for England & Wales: DB: FmP: NBI: WILLIAM Last name HOCKLEY Birth year 1794 Death year 1812 Age 18 Burial year 1812 Burial day 3 Burial month 2 Place THAXTED Church description ST JOHN THE BAPTIST.
Last Edited2 Mar 2017