Sophia Williams1

#1149, b. c 1807
ReferenceMs2149
FatherDavid Williams1 b. c 1778, d. 25 May 1856
MotherPhebe Moore1 b. c 1780, d. 21 Dec 1862
Chartsline of David Williams (c1778-1856)
Birth*c 1807 Sophia Williams was born c 1807 at Kingswear, DEV, ENG, .1 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared as "Sophia Williams, 25, not born in Cornwall" at the same address as David Williams and Phebe Moore in the 1841 census at Middle Street, St Columb Major, CON, ENG, . David Williams, 60, Inspecting Commander of the Coast Guard, not born in Cornwall and Phebe Williams, 60 with 5 of their children and one grandson.2 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 She was listed as "Sophia Williams, daughter, unmarried, female, age 43, born Kingsware Devon" in the household of David Williams and Phebe Moore in the 1851 census at Medina Terrace, West Cowes, IOW, ENG, . David Williams, Head, age 72, Inspecting Commander Coast Guard Superannuated, born Wootton I of Wight
Phebe Williams, wife, age 70 with 5 of the children.3 
(Recorder) Death25 May 1856 Sophia Williams registered the death of David Williams on 25 May 1856 at Sea View, Madeira Place, West Cowes, IOW, ENG, ,"David Williams, 77 years, retired Officer of Coast Guard. Cause of Death Goit."4 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S21] 1841 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1841 Census St Columb Major Padstow Middle Street
    David Williams, 60, Inspecting Commander of the Coast Guard, not born in Cornwall
    Phebe Williams, 60, not born in Cornwall
    Ann Williams, above 25, not born in Cornwall
    Sophia Williams, 25, not born in Cornwall
    Caroline Williams, above 15, not born in Cornwall
    Phebe Williams, 15, born in Cornwall
    Thomas Williams, above 20, not born in Cornwall
    David Williams, 7, born in Cornwall
    Ann Paul, above 20, Female Servant, born in Cornwall.
  3. [S11] 1851 Census Online: Sarah Smethem: 1851 Census Newport Isle of Wight, Parish Northwood, West Cowes Medina Terrace
    David Williams, Head, married, male, age 72, Inspecting Commander Coast Guard Superannuated, born Wootton I of Wight
    Phebe Williams, wife, married, female, age 70, born Calbourne I of Wight
    Sophia Williams, daughter, unmarried, female, age 43, born Kingsware Devon
    Betsey Williams, daughter, unmarried, female, age 41, born Kingsware Devon
    Hiram David Williams, son, unmarried, male, age 40, Sacred Poetry Author, Classical Teacher, born Kingsware Devon
    Caroline Williams, daughter, unmarried, female, age 34, born Mill Bay Devon
    Phebe Ellen Williams, daughter, unmarried, female, age 25, born Padstow Cornwall.
  4. [S18] GRO Certificate: Sarah Smethem: Death Certificate 1856 Registration District Isle of Wight Cowes 25 May 1856 Sea View West Cowes, David Williams, male, 77 years, retired Officer of Coast Guard. Cause of Death Goit not certified. Death registered by Sophia Williams, present at the death, of Sea View West Cowes on 31 May 1856.
Last Edited26 Feb 2017

Thomas Williams1

#532, b. b 20 Dec 1843
ReferenceMs1532
FatherJohn Williams2 b. 1802, d. 23 Sep 1865
MotherElizabeth Allen2 b. 1810, d. 28 May 1894
Chartsline of David Williams (c1778-1856)
Birth*b 20 Dec 1843 Thomas Williams was born b 20 Dec 1843 at Illogan, Portreath, CON, ENG, .1 
Christening20 Dec 1843 He was christened on 20 Dec 1843 at Illogan, Portreath, CON; Thomas, son of John Williams, Preventive Officer, and Eliza Williams of Portreath.3 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 He was listed as "son, age 7" in the household of John Williams and Elizabeth Allen in the 1851 census at No 1 Illogan, Portreath, CON, ENG, . John (Chief Officer Coast Guard) and family, including 5 year old Alfred Albert are living at the Square, Portreath. There are 7 children at home. Phebe Maria is possibly married, 12 year old John is not present and Charles Louis is yet to be born. Also on the census form is a visitor, George Denbigh, Sarah Ann’s future husband. John was transferred to Orford Ness on 25 March 1853 and he was discharged (retired) from the Coastguard on 31/12/1857 at the age of 56. His gross pay before retirement was £100 p.a.!!!4,5 

Citations

  1. [S11] 1851 Census Online.
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  3. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Registers Baptisms Illogan (Cornwall Record Office)
    20 December 1843 Thomas, son of John Williams, Preventive Officer, and Eliza Williams of Portreath.
  4. [S11] 1851 Census Online: Sarah Smethem: HO107/1915 Registration district: Redruth Sub-registration district: Redruth ED, institution, or vessel: 1j Folio: 583 Page: 23 schedule number: 97 GSU Number: 221069
    John Williams, Head, married, age 48, Chief Officer C.Guard, born Isle of Wight Hants
    Eliza Williams, wife, married, age 40, At home, born Waterford Ireland
    Sarah A Williams, daughter, unmarried, age 21, at home, born Waterford Ireland
    Adelaide Williams, daughter, age 15, Scholar at home, born St Columb Cornwall
    James E Williams, son, age 9, Scholar, born Illogan Cornwall
    Thomas Williams, son, age 7, Scholar, born Illogan Cornwall
    Alfred A Williams, son, age 5, Scholar, born Illogan Cornwall
    Henry E Williams, son, age 3, born Illogan Cornwall.
  5. [S17] E-mails from Alan Williams to Derek Bandy, 2006 to date.
Last Edited16 Dec 2016

Thomas Henry Gill Williams1

#1155, b. c 1820
ReferenceMs2155
FatherDavid Williams1 b. c 1778, d. 25 May 1856
MotherPhebe Moore1 b. c 1780, d. 21 Dec 1862
Chartsline of David Williams (c1778-1856)
Birth*c 1820 Thomas Henry Gill Williams was born c 1820 at Galley Head, COR, IRL, .1 
Christening9 Feb 1827 He was christened on 9 Feb 1827 at Padstow, CON, ENG, .2 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 He appeared as "Thomas Williams, above 20, not born in Cornwall" at the same address as David Williams and Phebe Moore in the 1841 census at Middle Street, St Columb Major, CON, ENG, . David Williams, 60, Inspecting Commander of the Coast Guard, not born in Cornwall and Phebe Williams, 60 with 5 of their children and one grandson.3 
Notefr 1843 - 1851  National Archives ADM 175/24
- Page 111 Ref N589 29 August 1843 From Mar of Maria Thomas Henry Gill Williams Boatswain Removed to Deputy Mate in Command 20 Sept 1844 Margaret 55 R1808 N835
- Page 102 Ref N835 R1808 20 September 1844 From the Maria Thomas Henry Gill Williams Deputy Mate in Command Remove 8 May 1848 to be Gunner of the Eagle Punishment R5578 New
- Page 55 Ref R5578 8 May 1848 From the Margaret Thomas Henry Gill Williams Gunner Resigned 1849 Ill-Health

UK and Ireland Masters and Mates Certificates (Source: Ancestry)
Thomas Henry Gill Williams b 1820 Gally Head Cork Ireland
Issued Civil 12 November 1851 Port Faversham
Cert no 5917
Certificate of Competency Merchant Service Only Mate of Fore and Aft Rigged Vessels only
1 November 1851 Board of Trade
Entered General Register and Record Office of Seamen 3rd day November 1851 fr 1843 - 1851.4 
Marriage*29 Jul 1845 Thomas Henry Gill Williams married Mary Ann Berriman, daughter of William Berrimam, on 29 Jul 1845 at Appledore Parish Church, Appledore, DEV, ENG, , "Thomas Henry Gile Williams, full age, Commander of Revenue Cutter of East Appledore married Mary Ann Berryman age 19 of East Appledore. Father of groom David Williams Inspecting Commander Coast Guard. Father of bride William Berryman Chief Boatman Coast Guard."5 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 He was listed as "Thomas Gill Williams cousin age 30 Gentleman born Galley Head Cork Ireland" in the household of Jane Perry Unknown in the 1851 census at Gatcombe Rectory, Newport, IOW, ENG, . Jane Perry Williams age 61 Step mother Widow born Portsmouth Hants Lady and Thomas Gill Williams cousin age 30 Gentleman born Galley Head Cork Ireland with 2 servants. Note that her son, the vicar, and his wife Thomas' sister are nearby.6 

Family

Mary Ann Berriman b. c 1825

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Christening (Family Search) Thomas Henry Gill Williams christened 09 February 1827 Padstow Cornwall England. Parents David Williams and Phobe Williams. Father's Profession Inspector of Coast Guard FHL Microfilm 1595057 ref page 92. Also at Cornwall OPC.
  3. [S21] 1841 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1841 Census St Columb Major Padstow Middle Street
    David Williams, 60, Inspecting Commander of the Coast Guard, not born in Cornwall
    Phebe Williams, 60, not born in Cornwall
    Ann Williams, above 25, not born in Cornwall
    Sophia Williams, 25, not born in Cornwall
    Caroline Williams, above 15, not born in Cornwall
    Phebe Williams, 15, born in Cornwall
    Thomas Williams, above 20, not born in Cornwall
    David Williams, 7, born in Cornwall
    Ann Paul, above 20, Female Servant, born in Cornwall.
  4. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: National Archives ADM 175/24
    - Page 111 Ref N589 29 August 1843 From Mar of Maria Thomas Henry Gill Williams Boatswain Removed to Deputy Mate in Command 20 Sept 1844 Margaret 55 R1808 N835
    - Page 102 Ref N835 R1808 20 September 1844 From the Maria Thomas Henry Gill Williams Deputy Mate in Command Remove 8 May 1848 to be Gunner of the Eagle Punishment R5578 New
    - Page 55 Ref R5578 8 May 1848 From the Margaret Thomas Henry Gill Williams Gunner Resigned 1849 Ill-Health

    UK and Ireland Masters and Mates Certificates (Source: Ancestry)
    Thomas Henry Gill Williams b 1820 Gally Head Cork Ireland
    Issued Civil 12 November 1851 Port Faversham
    Cert no 5917
    Certificate of Competency Merchant Service Only Mate of Fore and Aft Rigged Vessels only
    1 November 1851 Board of Trade
    Entered General Register and Record Office of Seamen 3rd day November 1851.
  5. [S44] Parish Marriage Registers: Sarah Smethem: Appledore (Devon) Parish Church Marriages Fiche 9 1844 - 1846 (GENUKI Devon) 29 July 1845 Thomas Henry Gile Williams, full age, Commander of Revenue Cutter of East Appledore married Mary Ann Berryman age 19 of East Appledore. Father of groom David Williams Inspecting Commander Coast Guard. Father of bride William Berryman Chief Boatman Coast Guard.

    GRO Bideford Q3 1845 v 10 p 77.
  6. [S11] 1851 Census Online: Sarah Smethem: 1851 Census Gatcombe Rectory Newport Isle of Wight
    Jane Perry Williams age 61 Step mother Widow born Portsmouth Hants Lady
    Thomas Gill Williams cousin age 30 Gentleman born Galley Head Cork Ireland
    Plus House Servant and Stable Boy
    (John Haddlesey Williams, Curate of Gatcombe at lodging house in Norwood West Cowes in 1851 Census. John was married to Thomas' sister Eliza).
Last Edited7 Mar 2017

Vivian Charles Williams1

#445, b. 29 Dec 1873, d. 26 Feb 1940
ReferenceMs1445
FatherAlfred Albert Williams b. 18 Jun 1845, d. 8 Dec 1898
MotherEmma Maria Martin b. 5 Jan 1843, d. 1 Aug 1920
Chartsline of David Williams (c1778-1856)
Birth*29 Dec 1873 Vivian Charles Williams was born on 29 Dec 1873 at 11 Clarence Road, East Cowes, IOW, ENG, ; son of Alfred Albert Williams P.O. R.C Desmond, and Emma Maria Williams, formerly Martin.2,3 
Christening18 Feb 1874 He was christened on 18 Feb 1874 at East Cowes, IOW, ENG, ; Maud Allen Williams and Vivian Charles Williams, children of Alfred Albert & Emma Maria of East Cowes, Revenue Service.3,4 
Census*1881 He appeared on the census of 1881 at 10 Sussex St, Poplar, MDX, ENG, ; son age 7. 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 He, described as "Vivian C Williams, son, age 7, born East Cowes Isle of Wight," , appeared in the household of Alfred Albert Williams and Emma Maria Martin in this census at 10 Sussex St, Poplar, MDX. Head age 35 , seaman. AA is described as a seaman, now apparently working for Union Castle Line, but no mention of a ship! It is said that he was a purser on the "Windsor Castle". The last of the 6 sons was born in 1880.5,6 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 He was recorded as "Vivian William Son 17 Pawn Brokers Shopman" in the household of Emma Maria Martin in the census at Uanwar Street, Poplar, MDX, ENG, . Emma, 49 married, is at home with 5 children. Husband Alfred is not visible in the census.7 
Note*  Vivian remained a batchelor all his life. He joined the navy like his two brothers. When Jack deserted in Australia Vivian was sent to bring him back, but he decided to join Jack and he jumped ship as well. Like Jack he never returned to England. He went to South America and became a vaquero. 
Residence*1936 Vivian Charles Williams lived in 1936 at Hope Street, Warialda, NSW, AUS, ; Williams Vivian Charles, no occupation.8 
Death*26 Feb 1940 He died on 26 Feb 1940 at Warialda, NSW, AUS, , at age 66.9,3 

Citations

  1. [S16] GRO Index entry: http://www.isle-of-wight-fhs.co.uk/ ref C22/E200 Mothers name = Martin.
  2. [S18] GRO Certificate: Sarah Smethem:Birth March Quarter 1874 Vivian Charles Williams I.Wight 2b 549 (Source: GRO Index)
    Birth Certificate 1873 Isle of Wight/ Cowes
    29 December 1873 11 Clarence Road East Cowes Vivian Charles Williams, boy, son of Alfred Albert Williams P.O. R.C Desmond, and Emma Maria Williams, formerly Martin. Birth registered by A A Williams, father, of 11 Clarence Road East Cowes on 02 February 1874.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  4. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Baptism East Cowes Isle of Wight (Isle of Wight Record Office)
    18 February 1874 Maud Allen Williams and Vivian Charles Williams, children of Alfred Albert & Emma Maria of East Cowes, Revenue Service.
  5. [S23] 1881 Census Online , Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/0507 33 page 62
    10 Sussex Street London Middlesex, Parish All Saints Poplar
    Alfred A Williams, Head, married, male, age 35, born Portreath Cornwall, Seaman
    Emma M Williams, wife, married, female, age 37, born Gravesend Kent, Seaman wife
    Alfred J Williams, son, unmarried, male, age 16, born Gravesend Kent, Messenger
    John J Williams, son, male, age 14, born Limehouse Middlesex, Hair Dresser's Assistant
    Percy A Williams, son, age 11, born Binstead Isle of Wight, Scholar
    Vivian C Williams, son, male, age 7, born East Cowes Isle of Wight, Scholar
    Louis D Williams, son, male, age 3, born Limehouse Middlesex, Scholar
    Arthur Williams, son, male, age 10 months, born Poplar Middlesex, Infant.
  6. [S17] E-mails from Alan Williams to Derek Bandy, 2006 to date.
  7. [S15] 1891 Census online: Db: FmP: Poplar RG12 325 64 46
    Emma     William     Wife     Married     Female     49     1842     -     Gravesend, Kent, England     Transcription
    Alfred     William     Son     Single     Male     26     1865     Dock Foreman     Gravesend, Kent, England     Transcription
    Maude     William     Daughter     Single     Female     19     1872     Dressmaker     East Cowes, Hampshire, England     Transcription
    Vivian     William     Son     -     Male     17     1874     Pawn Brokers Shopman     East Cowes, Hampshire, England     Transcription
    Louis     William     Son     -     Male     13     1878     Scholar     Poplar, Middlesex, England     Transcription
    Arthur     William     Son     -     Male     10     1881     Scholar     Poplar, Middlesex, England.
  8. [S25] Website ancestry "Sarah Smethem: Australian Electoral Rolls 1903 - 1980 (Ancestry)
    New South Wales 1936 Gwydir Warialda
    3473 Williams Vivian Charles Hope Street Warialda, no occupation, male."
  9. [S30] Australia Death Index: "Sarah Smethem: Australia Death Index 1787 - 1985
    Vivian Charles Williams
    Mother Emma Father Alfred
    Death 1940
    District Warialda New South Wales
    Registration Number 3101/1940

    Death Certificate advises that Vivian did not marry."
Last Edited5 Dec 2016

William Read Williams1

#1321, b. 1850
ReferenceMs2321
FatherJames Moore Williams1 b. c 1818, d. 17 Feb 1894
MotherFrances Read1 b. c 1827, d. Sep 1864
Chartsline of David Williams (c1778-1856)
Note*  Birth June Quarter 1850 William Read Williams Kingston Upon Hull 22 502 (Source: GRO Index).1 
Birth*1850 William Read Williams was born in 1850 at Hull, YKS, ENG, .1 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 He was listed as "William R Williams Son age 9 month born Hull Yorkshire" in the household of James Moore Williams and Frances Read in the 1851 census at 33 St James Place, Myton, Hull, YKS, ENG, . James M Williams Head age 32 Deputed Mariner of Customs born Padstow Cornwall and Frances Williams Wife age 23 born Lincolnshire Burton with 2 children and one servant.2 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 He was shown as "William Read Williams Son age 10 Scholar born Hull Yorkshire" in the home of James Moore Williams and Frances Read in the 1861 census at South Myton, Kingston Upon Hull, YKS, ENG, . James Moor Williams Head age 42 Examining Custom Ho Officer born Padstow Cornwall and
Francis Williams Wife age 33 born Lincolnshire with his widowed mother, 4 children and a servant.3 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S11] 1851 Census Online: Sarah Smethem: 1851 Census Myton Hull Yorkshire 33 St James Place
    James M Williams Head Married Male age 32 Deputed Mariner of Customs born Padstow Cornwall
    Frances Williams Wife Female age 23 born Lincolnshire Burton
    Phebe Williams Daughter age 4 born Hull Yorkshire
    William R Williams Son age 9 monthe born Hull Yorkshire
    Christiana Booth Servant age 13 House Servant born Hessle Yorkshire.
  3. [S12] 1861 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1861 Census South Myton Kingston Upon Hull
    James Moor Williams Head Married Male age 42 Examining Custom Ho Officer born Padstow Cornwall
    Francis Williams Wife Female age 33 born Lincolnshire
    William Read Williams Son age 10 Scholar born Hull Yorkshire
    Caroline Williams Daughter age 8 Scholar born Hull Yorkshire
    Lydia Williams Daughter age 5 born Hull Yorkshire
    Fanny Read Williams Daughter 1 month born Hull Yorkshire
    Phebe Williams Mother Widow age 80 born Calborne Isle of Wight
    Eliza Ann Morrison Servant Unmarried age 16 born Hull Yorkshire.
Last Edited25 Oct 2016

Winifred Beatrice Williams1

#451, b. 16 Oct 1901, d. 13 Jun 1975
ReferenceMs1451
FatherPercy Albert Williams1 b. 29 Jul 1869, d. 28 Jan 1953
MotherEmma Dyke1 b. Jun 1871
Chartsline of David Williams (c1778-1856)
Birth*16 Oct 1901 Winifred Beatrice Williams was born on 16 Oct 1901 at Lowestoft, SFK, ENG, .2,3 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 She is listed as "Winifred Beatrice Williams, daughter, age 9," in the home of Percy Albert Williams and Emma Dyke in the 1911 census at 149 & 151 Bow Road Bow, Poplar, MDX, ENG, . Percy Albert Williams, Head, Married 13 years, age 41, Club Steward Naval Pensioner and wife Emma, 39 with all 3 children. (The London Street Directory 1921 lists these two addresses as the Bow & Bromley Constitutional Club and 151 as Bow & Bromley Conservative & Unionist Association). 
(Witness) 1939 Register29 Sep 1939 She is listed as Winifred B Williams b 16 October 1901 Unpaid Domestic Duties single at the same address as Percy Albert Williams and Emma Dyke in the 1939 Register at 84 Pall Mall, at Southen on Sea; Percy A Williams b 29 July 1869 Seaman Petty Officer RN Retired married and Emma Williams b 5 June 1871 Unpaid Domestic Duties married, with the two unmarried daughters.4 
Death*13 Jun 1975 Winifred Beatrice Williams died on 13 Jun 1975 at Northfleet, KEN, ENG, , at age 73.1 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S52] HM Government, "1939 Register."
  3. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth December Quarter 1901 Winifred Beatrice Williams Mutford 4a 1147 (Source: GRO Index).
  4. [S52] HM Government, "1939 Register" :Sarah Smethem:1939 Register (Find My Past) 84 Pall Mall Southend on Sea CB
    Percy A Williams b 29 July 1869 Seaman Petty Officer RN Retired married
    Emma Williams b 5 June 1871 Unpaid Domestic Duties married
    Emma F Williams b 2 June 1898 Toffee & Confection, Shopkeeper single
    Winifred B Williams b 16 October 1901 Unpaid Domestic Duties single.
Last Edited6 Dec 2016

Winifred Constance Williams1

#1621, b. 1897
ReferenceMs2621
FatherJohn James Williams1 b. 1867
MotherMary Ann Dines1 b. Jun 1868
Chartsline of David Williams (c1778-1856)
Note*  Birth September Quarter 1897 (Ancestry) Winifred Constance Williams Poplar 1c 629.1
 
Birth*1897 Winifred Constance Williams was born in 1897 at Poplar, MDX, ENG, .1 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 She appears as "age 3" in the household of Mary Ann Dines in the 1901 census at 341, East India Road, Poplar, MDX, ENG, . Mary Ann, 32, is living with her 3 children, her widowed mother and her sister Maria. Nobody is designated Head of household and John, her husband is not visible in the census.2 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S14] 1901 Census online: DB: FmP: RG13 Piece number 347 Folio 125 Page 6
    Mary A Williams Wife Married Female 32 1869 - Bromley, Middlesex, England
    Reginald Williams Son Single Male 8 1893 - Bromley, Middlesex, England
    Winifred C Williams Daughter Single Female 3 1898 - Bromley, Middlesex, England
    Doris E Williams Daughter Single Female 1 1900 - Bromley, Middlesex, England
    Mary A Dines Mother Widow Female 62 1839 - Linton, Cambridgeshire, England
    Maria E Dines Sister Single Female 34 1867 Dressmaker Poplar, Middlesex, England.
Last Edited3 Nov 2016

Agnes Willis1

#34, b. 11 Apr 1873
ReferenceMs1034
FatherJames Willis b. 1836, d. 14 Mar 1906
MotherEmma Hockley b. 10 May 1834, d. 7 Feb 1915
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*11 Apr 1873 Agnes Willis was born on 11 Apr 1873 at Little Baddow, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 She, described as "Agnes Willis, niece, age 7" , 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.4 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 She was recorded as "Agnes Willis, niece, single, age 17, Companion & Help" 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.5 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 She appears as "Agnes Willis, niece, single, age 27, Housekeeper" in the household of Lydia Ann Hockley 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.6 
(Executor) Probate14 Aug 1909 Agnes Willis was the executor of Lydia Ann Hockley's estate (her aunt and 1st cousin) 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.7 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 She is listed as "Agnes Willis, niece, single, female, age 37, Private Means" 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.8 
(Witness) Probate2 Jan 1914 Agnes Willis witnessed the probate of Julia Jane Willis's estate on 2 Jan 1914; Tredgett Julia Jane of Thaxted Essex widow died 18 November 1913 at Midhurst-road West Ealing Middlesex Probate London 2 January to William George Tilcock retired draper and Agnes Willis spinster. Effects £1534 11s 2d. Agnes is her niece. William TILCOCK her stepson.9 
(Witness) Probate31 Jan 1918 Agnes Willis witnessed the probate of Edwin Willis's estate on 31 Jan 1918; Willis Edwin of Thaxted Essex died 19 November 1917 Probate Ipswich 31 January to Agnes Willis Spinster. Effects £353 12s. 11d.10 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  Agnes Willis is listed in the 1939 Register at Watling St, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, , she is described as Agnes Willis born 11 April 1873 female single Unpaid Domestic Duties, living alone.11 
Death12 Jan 1953 She died on 12 Jan 1953 at ESS, ENG, , at age 79 Agnes Willis, female, 79 years, spinster of no occupation, daughter of James Willis, a Farmer (deceased). Cause of death 1a) Bilateral Broncho pneumonia b) Chronic Bronchitis and Asthma.12,13,14 
Burial*16 Jan 1953 She was buried on 16 Jan 1953 at Congregational Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Buried with parents James & Emma & brother Edwin.15,3 

Citations

  1. [S3] AgnesW2.ged: Date of Import: 23 Jan 2000.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth June Quarter 1873 Agnes Willis Chelmsford 4a 226 (Source: GRO Index)
    1939 Register (Find My Past) confirmed date of birth as 11 April 1873.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [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.
  7. [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."
  8. [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.
  9. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "1914 National Probate Calendar Tredgett Julia Jane of Thaxted Essex widow died 18 November 1913 at Midhurst-road West Ealing Middlesex Probate London 2 January to William George Tilcock retired draper and Agnes Willis spinster. Effects £1534 11s 2d."
  10. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: 1918 National Probate Calendar (Ancestry) Willis Edwin of Thaxted Essex died 19 November 1917 Probate Ipswich 31 January to Agnes Willis Spinster. Effects £353 12s. 11d."
  11. [S52] HM Government, "1939 Register" :Sarah Smethem: 1939 Register Watling Street Thaxted
    Agnes Willis born 11 April 1873 female single Unpaid Domestic Duties.
  12. [S32] Parish Burial Registers.
  13. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Death March Quarter 1953 Agnes Willis age 79 Dunmow 4a 780 (Source: GRO Index).
  14. [S18] GRO Certificate: Sarah Smethem: Death Certificate 1953 Dunmow Essex
    Twelfth January 1953 9 Watling Street Thaxted RD, Agnes Willis, female, 79 years, spinster of no occupation, daughter of James Willis, a Farmer (deceased). Cause of death 1a) Bilateral Broncho pneumonia b) Chronic Bronchitis and Asthma. Certified by Michael A Weller MB. death registered by J Bennett, causing body to be buried, Broomfield House Thaxted on 13 January 1953.
  15. [S29] Non Conformist Registers.
Last Edited14 Apr 2019

Agnes Lydia Willis

#5, b. 28 May 1893, d. 13 Sep 1956
ReferenceMs1005
FatherFrank Willis b. 4 Oct 1866, d. 12 Mar 1934
MotherElizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph b. 25 May 1868, d. 4 Jan 1940
Chartsline of George Dorsett (c1785)
line of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*28 May 1893 Agnes Lydia Willis was born on 28 May 1893 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG, .1 
(Witness) Census 19011901 She appears as "daughter, age 7, born Plaistow" in the household of Frank Willis and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph in the 1901 census at 15 Webb St, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, . Father Frank is a 34 Yr old Soda drier.2 
Marriage*Sep 1918 Agnes Lydia Willis married William Dorsett, son of George C Dorsett and Louisa Agnes Preston, in Sep 1918 at West Ham, ESS, ENG, .3 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  Agnes Lydia Willis is listed in the 1939 Register with William Dorsett at 195 Corporation Street, West Ham, ESS, ENG, , she is described as William Dorsett born 7 March 1893 Market Porter Heavy Worker Married & Agnes L Dorsett born 28 May 1893 Unpaid Domestic Duties Married and 1 closed record.4 
Death*13 Sep 1956 Agnes Lydia Willis died on 13 Sep 1956 at Amersham, BKM, ENG, , at age 63 age 63 asthma.5 

Family

William Dorsett b. 3 Mar 1893, d. Dec 1971
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth September Quarter 1893 Agnes Lydia Willis W.Ham 4a 45 (Source: FreeBMD).
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1901 Census: RG13/1574 Folio 173 Page 30 Schedule 171 West Ham Parish of St Andrew
    15 Webb Street
    Frank Willis, Head, married, age 34, Soda Drier, worker, born Little Baddow Essex
    Elizabeth Willis, wife, married, age 32, born Woodford Essex
    George H Willis, son, age 13, Errand Boy, worker, born Canning Town West Ham Essex
    Daisy Willis, daughter, age 11, born Canning Town West Ham Essex
    Agnes L Willis, daughter, age 7, born Plaistow Essex
    Rose E Willis, daughter, age 3, born Plaistow Essex
    Frank Willis, son, age 10 months, born Plaistow Essex.
  3. [S16] GRO Index entry: Jul-Aug-Sep 1918 West Ham Volume Number: 4a Page Number: 317.
  4. [S52] HM Government, "1939 Register" :Sarah Smethem: 1939 Register (Find My Past) 195 Corporation Street West Ham CB
    Agnes L Dorsett born 28 May 1893 Unpaid Domestic Duties Female Married
    William Dorsett born 7 March 1893 Market Porter Heavy Worker Male Married
    + 1 closed record.
  5. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Death September Quarter 1956 Agnes L Dorsett age 63 Amersham 6a 221 (Source: GRO Index).
Last Edited12 Apr 2019

Albert James Willis

#10, b. 24 Feb 1909, d. 24 Aug 1982
ReferenceMs1010
FatherFrank Willis b. 4 Oct 1866, d. 12 Mar 1934
MotherElizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph b. 25 May 1868, d. 4 Jan 1940
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*24 Feb 1909 Albert James Willis was born on 24 Feb 1909 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG, .1 
Marriage He married Anne Unknown. 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 He is listed as "son age 2" in the home of Frank Willis and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph in the 1911 census at 45 Webb Street, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, . Frank is 44, a General Labourer at the Soda works. Elizabeth is 42, married 24 years with 8 of 8 children surviving. Emma and William have left home, the other children are living with them in 5 rooms (inc kitchen).2 
Marriage*Mar 1928 Albert James Willis married Alice Bowden in Mar 1928 at West Ham, ESS, ENG, .3 
Death*24 Aug 1982 Albert James Willis died on 24 Aug 1982 at Epping Forest, ESS, ENG, , at age 73.4 

Family

Alice Bowden b. c 1915

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth June Quarter 1909 Albert James Willis W.Ham 4a 72 (Source: FreeBMD).
  2. [S22] 1911 Census online: RG14PN9453 RG78PN507B RD188 SD3 ED43 SN255
    Frank Willis Head Married Male General Labourer 44 1867 Essex Baddsen
    Elizabeth Willis Wife Married Female - 42 1869 Essex Woodford
    George Willis Son Single Male General Labourer 23 1888 Essex Canning Town
    Rose Willis Daughter - Female School 13 1898 Essex Plaistow
    Frank Willis Son - Male - 10 1901 Essex Plaistow
    Lily Willis Daughter - Female - 9 1902 Essex Plaistow
    Ethel Willis Daughter - Female - 5 1906 Essex Plaistow
    Albert Willis Son - Male - 2 1909 Essex Plaistow.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage March Quarter 1928 Alice Bowden (Albert J Willis) West Ham 4a 286 (Source: GRO Index).
  4. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Death September Quarter 1982 Albert James Willis b 24 Feb 1909 Epping Forest 9 2118 (Source:GRO Index).
Last Edited12 Apr 2019

Alec Walter Willis

#56, b. 10 Jun 1931, d. 10 Apr 2004
ReferenceMs1056
FatherFrank Willis b. 27 May 1900, d. 8 May 1964
MotherHilda Alice Williams b. 14 Jan 1902, d. 16 Mar 2003
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of David Williams (c1778-1856)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*10 Jun 1931 Alec Walter Willis was born on 10 Jun 1931 at Dagenham, ESS, ENG, .1 
Death*10 Apr 2004 He died on 10 Apr 2004 at High Wycombe, BKM, ENG, , at age 72.2 
Burial*a 10 Apr 2004 He was buried a 10 Apr 2004 at St John The Evangelist, Frieth, BKM, ENG, ; Alec's ashes were placed in his parent's grave.3 

Citations

  1. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem:Birth September Quarter 1931 Alec W Willis (Williams) W.Ham 4a 142 (Source: GRO Index).
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Death registered April 2004 Alec Walter Willis (Date of birth 10 June 1931) Chiltern Buckinghamshire Reg No L10C Entry No 283.
  3. [S51] Researcher Derek Bandy.
Last Edited2 Mar 2017

Alfred Willis1

#963, b. Dec 1895
ReferenceMs1963
FatherGeorge Henry Willis1 b. 11 Oct 1863, d. 5 Sep 1912
MotherEdith Chick1 b. Dec 1866, d. Dec 1907
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*Dec 1895 Alfred Willis was born in Dec 1895 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 He appears in the household of George Henry Willis and Edith Chick in the 1901 census at 2 Warmington St, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, . George H Willis, Head, married, age 37, Cowkeeper & Dairyman, own account, working at home, with Edith and all the children.4 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 He is listed as "Alfred is 15, an assistant Dairyman" in the home of George Henry Willis in the 1911 census at 2 Warmington St, Plaistow, ESS. George is a Widower, Dairyman Shopkeeper age 48. All the children except Henry are at home with him.3 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth December Quarter 1895 Alfred Willis W.Ham 4a 98 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S22] 1911 Census online: RG14PN9453 RG78PN507B RD188 SD3 ED43 SN97
    George Willis Head Widower Male Dairyman Shopkeeper 48 1863 Essex St Baddow
    Grace Willis Daughter Single Female Housekeeper 22 1889 Essex Plaistow
    Alfred Willis Son Single Male Assist Dairy Man 15 1896 Essex Plaistow
    Emma Willis Daughter - Female School 12 1899 Essex Plaistow
    Nellie Willis Daughter - Female - 7 1904 Essex Plaistow
    Mabel Willis Daughter - Female - 5 1906 Essex Plaistow.
  4. [S14] 1901 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census RG13/1574 P 32 West Ham, Parish of St Andrews, Hudsons ward
    Schedule No 189 2 Warmington Street
    George H Willis, Head, married, age 37, Cowkeeper & Dairyman, own account, working at home, born Little Baddow Essex
    Edith Willis, wife, married, age 34, born London Middlesex
    Grace A Willis, daughter, single, age 12, born West Ham Essex
    Henry J Willis, son, single, age 9, born West Ham Essex
    Alfred Willis, son, single, age 5, born West Ham Essex
    Emma K Willis, daughter, single, age 2, born West Ham Essex
    Edith Ivy Willis, daughter, single, age 5 months, born West Ham Essex.
Last Edited31 Jan 2017

Alfred James Willis1

#35, b. 17 Apr 1875, d. 19 Dec 1945
ReferenceMs1035
FatherJames Willis b. 1836, d. 14 Mar 1906
MotherEmma Hockley b. 10 May 1834, d. 7 Feb 1915
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*17 Apr 1875 Alfred James Willis was born on 17 Apr 1875 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex, .2,3 
Christening7 Oct 1875 He was christened on 7 Oct 1875 at Congregational Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Alfred James, male, son of James Willis, Farmer, & Emma Hockley of Thaxted.3,2 
(Witness) Census3 Apr 1881 He appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 in the household of James Willis and Emma Hockley at James's Newbiggen Street, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; James age 45 is a retired farmer. 4 of the children are at home.4 
Marriage*b 1900 Alfred James Willis married Elizabeth Caroline Hammond, daughter of Joseph Keene Hammond and Sarah Miriam Dring, b 1900 at KS, USA, .5,3 
Census US 1900*1 Jun 1900 Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammondappeared in the US 1900 census at Wakefield, Clay, KA, USA, . Alfred J Willis, born April 1875, age last birthday 25, Farmer, Born England, Parents Born England, Emigrated to US 1885, Naturalised. Elizabeth C Willis, born May 1881, age last birthday 19, Married 0 years, Born Kansas, Parents born in England. Both could read, write & speak English, Renting Farm.6 
Census US 1910*15 Apr 1910 Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammondappeared in the US 1900 census at Delta, CO, USA, . Alfred J Willis age 34, Elizabeth Willis age 26 and 5 children.7 
Milit-Beg*1918 Alfred James Willis began military service in 1918 at Olathe, Montrose, CO, USA, , 1918 World War I Registration Card. Alfred James Willis Olathe Montrose Colorado, age 43, born 17 April 1875, white, naturalised US citizen, Farmer, working for himself. Next of kin Elizabeth C Willis of Olathe Montrose Colorado.8 
Census US 1920*1 Jan 1920 He and Elizabeth Caroline Hammondwere listed in 1920 US Census at Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO, USA, . Alfred J Willis age 44, Elizabeth C Willis age 38 and all 7 children.9 
Census US 1930*2 Apr 1930 Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammondappeared in 1930 US Census at Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO. Alfred Willis age 54, Elizabeth C Willis age 47 and the 3 younger children.10 
Census US 1940*13 May 1940 Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond were listed in 1940 US Census at Delta, CO. Owned Home, value $1500 on Farm
A J Willis, Head, male, white, age 65, married, born England, naturalised, living in same place April 1 1935, not working
Elizabeth Willis, wife, female, white, age 58, born Kansas.11 
Death*19 Dec 1945 Alfred James Willis died on 19 Dec 1945 at Delta, CO, at age 70.12,3 
Burial*a 19 Dec 1945 He was buried a 19 Dec 1945 at Delta Municipal Cemetery, Delta, CO, USA, ; Alfred J Willis born April 17 1875. Died December 19 1945. Buried with wife Elizabeth C Willis.13,3 

Family

Elizabeth Caroline Hammond b. 30 May 1881, d. 23 Oct 1962
Children

Citations

  1. [S2] Jamesw.ged: Date of Import: 23 Jan 2000.
  2. [S29] Non Conformist Registers: "Sarah Smethem: Baptism 7 October 1875 Alfred James, male, son of James Willis, Farmer, & Emma Hockley of Thaxted. Born 17 April 1875 (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office) Baptised on same day as his cousin Sidney John Hockley."
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  4. [S23] 1881 Census Online , 1881 Census: RG11 1815 Folio 40 Page 5 Thaxted Essex
    Newbiggen Street
    James Willis, Head, married, male, age 45, born Thaxted Essex, Retired Farmer
    Emma Willis, wife, married, female, age 46, born Sampford Essex
    Kate Willis, daughter, female ,age 15, born Little Baddow, Essex
    Edith Lydia Willis, daughter, female, age 12, born Little Baddow Essex
    Edwin Willis, son, male, age 9, born Little Baddow Essex
    Alfred James Willis, son, male, age 5, born Thaxted Essex.
  5. [S48] Unknown author 1900 US Federal Census.
  6. [S48] Unknown author 1900 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1900 US Federal Census Gill & Republican Township Wakefield Clay Kansas 1 June 1900
    Alfred J Willis, born April 1875, age last birthday 25, Farmer, Born England, Parents Born England, Emigrated to US 1885, Naturalised. Elizabeth C Willis, born May 1881, age last birthday 19, Married 0 years, Born Kansas, Parents born in England. Both could read, write & speak English, Renting Farm."
  7. [S55] Unknown author 1910 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1910 US Federal Census Delta Colorado (Ancestry) 15 April 1910
    Alfred J Willis age 34, Elizabeth Willis age 26, Emma Willis age 9, Willie Willis age 7, James Willis age 5, Vera Willis age 3, Baby Willis 6/12."
  8. [S56] US Military Records "Sarah Smethem: 1918 World War I Registration Card
    Order Number A943. Signed by Alfred James Willis. Registrar's Report - Description of registrant medium height, medium build, dark brown hair, dark brown eyes, no disablements."
  9. [S57] Unknown author 1920 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1920 US Federal Census Garnet Mesa Delta Colorado Alfred J Willis (Ancestry) 1 January 1920
    Alfred J Willis age 44, Elizabeth C Willis age 38, Emma E WIllis age 18, William A Willis age 17, James Willis age 15, Vera M Willis age 13, Simon H Willis age 11, Robert D Willis age 8, Florence G Willis age 3."
  10. [S58] Unknown author 1930 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1930 US Federal Census Garnet Mesa Delta Colorado (Ancestry) 2 April 1930
    Alfred Willis age 54, Elizabeth C Willis age 47, Simon Willis age 19, Robert Willis age 16, Florence Willis age 14."
  11. [S59] Unknown author 1940 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1940 US Census Delta Colorado Pecinct 13 May 1940
    Owned Home, value $1500 on Farm
    A J Willis, Head, male, white, age 65, married, born England, naturalised, living in same place April 1 1935, not working
    Elizabeth Willis, wife, female, white, age 58, born Kansas."
  12. [S35] Find A Grave.
  13. [S35] Find A Grave: "Find A Grave
    Alfred J Willis born April 17 1875. Died December 19 1945. Buried Delta Cemetery 1033 E.3rd Delta CO 81416. Plot: Block 3 Lot 138 Space 3. Buried with wife Elizabeth C Willis."
Last Edited7 Nov 2018

Alice Charlotte Willis1

#978, b. 1856, d. 17 Mar 1932
ReferenceMs1978
FatherJoseph Samuel Andrews Willis1 b. 1832, d. 23 Nov 1919
MotherEmma Willis1 b. 1829, d. 1 Mar 1911
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*1856 Alice Charlotte Willis was born in 1856 at Stanford Rivers, ESS, ENG, .2 
Christening11 Sep 1856 She was christened on 11 Sep 1856 at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, ; Christening of daughter Alice Charlotte, Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis & Emma Willis of Berwicks Farm Stanford Rivers.3 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 She was shown as "age 4" in the home of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma Willis in the 1861 census at Barrack Lane, Stanford Rivers, ESS, ENG, . James S A Willis, Head, age 28, Miller & Farmer of 700 acres emplying 40 men, 10 boys & 8 women, born Fryerning Essex and
Emma Willis, wife, age 31.4 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 She was recorded as "Alice C Willis, daughter, age 14" in the house of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma Willis in the 1871 census at Fryerning Hall, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, . Joseph, age 38 Farmer 400 acres employing 29 men 4 boys and Emma, 40, have moved into his retired father's farm. 2 of the children and other family members are there as well.5 
Marriage*24 Feb 1881 Alice Charlotte Willis married Robert Lambert, son of Robert Lambert, on 24 Feb 1881 at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS, "Robert Lambert age 25 bachelor, Secretary, of St Johns Deptford, son of Robert Lambert, married Alice Charlotte Willis age 25 spinster of Fryerning, daughter of Joseph Willis, Farmer."6,7 
(Executor) Probate10 Jan 1920 Alice Charlotte Willis was the executor of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis's estate (her late father) on 10 Jan 1920; Willis Joseph Samuel Andrews of Colwyn Carlton-road Bournemouth died 23 November 1919 Probate to Alice Charlotte Lambert widow. Effects £458 3s 7d.8 
Death*17 Mar 1932 Alice Charlotte Willis died on 17 Mar 1932 at 82 Ashburton Avenue, Croydon, SRY, ENG, .9 
Probate*10 May 1932 Her estate was probated on 10 May 1932; Lambert Alice Charlotte of 82 Ashburton-avenue Croydon Surrey widow died 17 March 1932 Probate to Westminster Bank Limited. Effects £4604 18s 7d.9 

Family

Robert Lambert b. c 1856
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Birth September Quarter 1856 Alice Charlotte Willis Ongar 4a 67 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Baptisms Fryerning 11 September 1856 Alice Charlotte Willis, daughter of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, Yeoman, and Emma Willis of Berwicks Farm Stanford Rivers.
  4. [S12] 1861 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1861 Census: RG9/1067 Foilio 67 Page 15
    Stanford Rivers Parish of Rochester Schedule No 86 Barrack Lane
    James S A Willis, Head, married, age 28, Miller & Farmer of 700 acres emplying 40 men, 10 boys & 8 women, born Fryerning Essex
    Emma Willis, wife, married, age 31, Farmer's wife, born Tilty Essex
    Alice C Willis, daughter, age 4, Farmer's Daur, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Major I Willis, son, age 3, Farmer's Son, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Mary Ann Bright, Serv, unmarried, age 26, General Serv, born Great Easton Essex
    Esther Ansell, Serv, unmarried, age 17, Nurse Maid, born Great Easton Essex
    George Tucker, married, age 3, Man of All Work, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Samuel Willis, son, age 2, Farmer's Son, born Stanford Rivers Essex.
  5. [S13] 1871 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1871 Census: RG10/1661 Folio 88 Page 25 Parish of Fryerning Diocese of Rochester
    Schedule No 123 Fryerning Hall
    J.S.A. Willis, Head, married, age 38 Farmer 400 acres employing 29 men 4 boys, born Fryerning Essex
    Emma Willis, wife, married, age 40, born Tillty Essex
    Alice C Willis, daughter, age 14, Scholar, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Major I Willis, son, age 13, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Edward Allen, visitor, unmarried, age 52, born Saffron Walden Essex
    Henry Willis, Friend, married, age 38, born Tilty Essex
    Anna Willis, visitor, married, age 40, wife, born Nedging Suffolk
    Emma ?Pareman, Servant, unmarried, age 36, born East Tilbury Essex
    Alice ?Coplestone, Servant, unmarried, age 17, born Holborn Middlesex.
  6. [S44] Parish Marriage Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Marriage 24 February 1881 St Mary the Virgin Fryerning Robert Lambert age 25 bachelor, Secretary, of St Johns Deptford, son of Robert Lambert, married Alice Charlotte Willis age 25 spinster of Fryerning, daughter of Joseph Willis, Farmer. Witnesses Joseph S A Willis & Henry Bateman.
  7. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Marriage March Quarter 1881 Alice Charlotte Willis (Robert Lambert) Chelmsford 4a 235 (Source: FreeBMD).
  8. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1920 National Probate Calendar Willis Joseph Samuel Andrews of Colwyn Carlton-road Bournemouth died 23 November 1919 Probate London 10 January to Alice Charlotte Lambert widow. Effects £458 3s 7d."
  9. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1932 National Probate Calendar Lambert Alice Charlotte of 82 Ashburton-avenue Croydon Surrey widow died 17 March 1932 Probate London 10 May to Westminster Bank Limited. Effects £4604 18s 7d."
Last Edited4 Feb 2017

Ann Willis1

#515, b. c 1830, d. 12 Dec 1914
ReferenceMs1515
FatherJames Willis1 b. 8 Jun 1806, d. 16 Jan 1885
MotherMaria Seex1 b. 28 Dec 1803, d. 1860
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*c 1830 Ann Willis was born c 1830 at Tilty, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
Christening12 Dec 1830 She was christened on 12 Dec 1830 at St Mary The Virgin, Tilty, ESS, ENG, ; Ann, daughter of James Willis, Famer, and Maria Willis of Tilty.4 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared at the same address as James Willis and Maria Seex in the 1841 census at Tilty Hill, Tilty, ESS, ENG, . James is a Farmer with 2 servants in the house.5 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 She was listedin the household of James Willis and Maria Seex in the 1851 census at Chiswick Hall, Chishall, ESS, ENG, . He is farmer age 44 of 350 Acres employing 21 labourers with two servants in the household.6 
Marriage21 Sep 1864 Ann Willis married William Waterhouse on 21 Sep 1864 at Fryerning, ESS, ENG, , "William Waterhouse, full age, bachelor, Merchant of Chipping Ongar, son of Thomas Waterhouse, Gentleman, married Ann Willis, full age, spinster of Fryerning, daughter of James Willis, Merchant."7,8 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 Ann Willis appeared in the 1871 census at 14 Manor Square, Chipping Ongar, ESS, ENG, . William, 56, is a wine merchant, Ann is 40. Two servants in the house.9 
(Witness) Death19 Aug 1879 She witnessed the death of William Waterhouse"her late husband" on 19 Aug 1879 at 6 The Limes, Croydon Rd, Anerley, SRY, ENG, .10 
MarriageDec 1882 Ann Willis married William Mays Hartridge, son of James Samuel Hartridge and Mary Ann Unknown, in Dec 1882 at Croydon, SRY, ENG, .11 
(Witness) Death27 May 1891 Ann Willis witnessed the death of William Mays Hartridge"her second husband" on 27 May 1891 at Bournemouth, DOR, ENG, .12,13 
(Witness) Probate14 Jul 1891 Ann Willis witnessed the probate of William Mays Hartridge's estate on 14 Jul 1891; William Mays Hartridge Personal Estate £6,859 4s 2d. Admin with the will of the Personal Estate of William Mays Hartridge late of Woodville Anerley in the county of Surrey Gentleman was granted to Frank Attfield Fawkes of New-London-road Chelmsford in the county of Essex Engineer and Jonathan Rayner of Falkenham in the county of Sussex Farmer the Universal Legatees in Trust.13 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 Ann Willis appeared in the 1901 census at 224 ?Anerley Rd, Penge, KEN, ENG, . Ann Hartridge, Head, widow, age 70, Living on own means, born Tilty Essex. She has her sister and brotherin law living with her.14 
Death*12 Dec 1914 She died on 12 Dec 1914 at 72 Croydon Road, Penge, SRY, ENG, .15 
Probate*1 Feb 1915 Her estate was probated on 1 Feb 1915; Hartridge Ann of 72 Croydon-road Penge Kent widow died 12 December 1914 Administration London 1 February to Samuel Willis retired farmer. Effects £389 12s 6d.15 

Citations

  1. [S11] 1851 Census Online: HO107/1786 Registration district: Saffron Walden Sub-registration district: Newport ED, institution, or vessel: 1 Folio: 182 Page: 5 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 12.
  2. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  4. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Baptisms Tilty 12 December 1830 Ann, daughter of James Willis, Famer, and Maria Willis of Tilty.
  5. [S21] 1841 Census online: HO107/328/25 Registration district: Dunmow Sub-registration district: Thaxted ED, institution, or vessel: 10 Folio: 3 Page: 1 (click to see others on page) Line number: 1
    1841 Census: Dunmow Thaxted HO 107/328/25 Folio 3 Page 1 ED 10
    Tilty Hill Tilty
    James Willis, age 33, Farmer, born in Essex
    Maria Willis, age 33, born in Essex
    Emma Willis, age 12, born in Essex
    Ann Willis, age 10, born in Essex
    Henry Willis, age 8, born in Essex
    Mary Ann Legerton, age 19, ?Servant, born in Essex
    Ann Barker, age 14, ?Servant, born in Essex.
  6. [S11] 1851 Census Online: HO107/1786 Registration district: Saffron Walden Sub-registration district: Newport ED, institution, or vessel: 1 Folio: 182 Page: 5 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 12
    1851 Census: HO 107/1766 Chrishall Schedule No. 12 Chiswick Hall
    James Willis, Head, married, age 44, Farmer of 350 Acres employing 21 Labourers, born Thaxted Essex
    Maria Willis, wife, married, age 47, born Tilty Essex
    Emma Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 21, born Tilty Essex
    Ann Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 20, born Tilty Essex
    Henry Willis, son, unmarried, age 18, born Tilty Essex
    Eliza Harvey, servant, unmarried, age 16, Hs Serv, born Langley Essex
    James Barker, serv., unmarried, age 33, Farm Lab, born Tilty Essex
    The end of Chiswick Hall being a lone Farm.
  7. [S44] Parish Marriage Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Marriage Fryerning
    21 September 1864 William Waterhouse, full age, bachelor, Merchant of Chipping Ongar, son of Thomas Waterhouse, Gentleman, married Ann Willis, full age, spinster of Fryerning, daughter of James Willis, Merchant. Witnesses Maria Wayte Miller, Emily Jane Brown, Chas Brown, James Willis, Charles Waterhouse and George Willis
    Marriage September Quarter 1864 Ann Willis (William Waterhouse) Chelmsford 4a 194 (Source: GRO Index).
  8. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Marriage September Quarter 1864 Ann Willis (William Waterhouse) Chelmsford 4a 194 (Source: GRO Index).
  9. [S13] 1871 Census online: DB: FmP: RG10 1643 39 3 High Street Manor Square, Chipping Ongar, Ongar, Essex, England image seen
    William     Waterhouse     Head     -     Male     56     1815     -     Kent, England     
    Ann     Waterhouse     Wife     -     Female     40     1831     -     Essex, England     
    Mary     Robertson     Servant     -     Female     64     1807     -     Middlesex, England     
    Rebecca     Knight     Servant     -     Female     27     1844     -     Essex, England.     
  10. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: 1879 National Probate Calendar William Waterhouse Effects under £8,000
    5 September The will of William Waterhouse late of 6 The Limes Croydon-road Anerley in the county of Surrey Gentleman who died 19 August 1879 at The Limes was proved at the Principal Registry by Charles Waterhouse of London-road Sevenoaks in the county of Kent Gentleman the Brother and Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Fryerning Hall Ingatestone in the county of Essex Farmer the Executors."
  11. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem :Marriage December Quarter 1882 Ann Waterhouse (William Mays Hartridge) Croydon 2a 417 (Source: GRO Index).
  12. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Death June Quarter 1891 William Mays Hartridge age 70 Christchurch 2b 479 (Source: GRO Index).
  13. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: 1891 National Probate Calendar William Mays Hartridge Personal Estate £6,859 4s 2d
    14 July Administration (with the will of) of the Personal Estate of William Mays Hartridge late of Woodville Anerley in the county of Surrey Gentleman who died 27 May 1891 at Bournemouth in the county of Southampton was granted at the Principal Registry to Frank Attfield Fawkes of New-London-road Chelmsford in the county of Essex Engineer and Jonathan Rayner of Falkenham in the county of Sussex Farmer the Universal Legatees in Trust."
  14. [S14] 1901 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census: RG13/651 Folio 8 Page 8 Croydon Penge Kent Parish of Holy Trinity Schedule No 41 224 ?Anerley Rd
    Ann Hartridge, Head, widow, age 70, Living on own means, born Tilty Essex
    Emma Willis, sister, married, age 71, born Fryerning Essex
    Joseph Willis, Brother in law, married, age 68, Farmer - retired, born Fryerning Essex
    Priscilla West, Serv, single, age 19, General Serv Domestic, born Wimbledon Surrey.
  15. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1915 National Probate Calendar Hartridge Ann of 72 Croydon-road Penge Kent widow died 12 December 1914 Administration London 1 February to Samuel Willis retired farmer. Effects £389 12s 6d."
Last Edited18 Feb 2017

Charlotte Willis1

#982, b. May 1889
ReferenceMs1982
FatherSamuel Willis1 b. Mar 1859, d. 27 Jun 1929
MotherEllen Charlotte Lamb1 b. 20 Feb 1854, d. 19 Jan 1951
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*May 1889 Charlotte Willis was born in May 1889 at Fryerning, ESS, ENG, ; According to Sara Willis, Charlotte, known as Lottie, never married.2 
Christening19 May 1889 She was christened on 19 May 1889 at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, ; Parish Register Baptism 19 May 1889 St Mary the Virgin Fryerning, Charlotte, daughter of Samuel Willis, Farmer, & Ellen Charlotte Willis of Fryerning.3 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 She was recorded as "Charlotte Willis, daughter, age 1" in the household of Samuel Willis and Ellen Charlotte Lamb in the census at Fryerning Hall Farm, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, . Samuel Willis, married, age 32, Farmer, employer, and Ellen C Willis, wife, age 35with one child and one sevant.4 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 She appears as "Charlotte Willis, daughter, age 11" in the household of Samuel Willis and Ellen Charlotte Lamb in the 1901 census at Fryerning Hall Farm, Fryerning, ESS. Samuel Willis, married, age 42, Farmer, employer and Ellen C Willis, wife, age 43 with three children.5 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 She is listed as "Charlotte Willis, 21, Daughter, Single" in the home of Samuel Willis and Ellen Charlotte Lamb in the 1911 census at Heybridge House, Ingatestone, ESS, ENG, . Samuel Willis, 52, Head, Married, Farmer and Ellen Charlotte, Willis, 56, Wife, Married, 23 years with all three children in a 9 roomed house.6 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth June Quarter 1889 Charlotte Willis Chelmsford 4a 420 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Baptism 19 May 1889 St Mary the Virgin Fryerning, Charlotte, daughter of Samuel Willis, Farmer, & Ellen Charlotte Willis of Fryerning.
  4. [S15] 1891 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1384 Folio 141 Page 19 Fryerning & Ingatestone Essex
    Eccl Parish of St Marys
    Schedule No 126 Fryerning Hall Farm
    Samuel Willis, Head, married, age 32, Farmer, employer, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Ellen C Willis, wife, married, age 35, born Gt Malvern Worcestershire
    Charlotte Willis, daughter, age 1, born Fryerning Essex
    Rose Bannister, Servt, age 18, born Moulsham Essex.
  5. [S14] 1901 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census: RG13/1669 Folio 140 Page 6 Chelmsford/Ingatestone
    Parish of Fryerning St Mary
    Schedule No 34 Fryerning Hall
    Samuel Willis, Head, married, age 42, Farmer, employer, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Ellen C Willis, wife, married, age 43, born Gt Malvern Worcestershire
    Charlotte Willis, daughter, age 11, born Fryerning Essex
    Joseph S H Willis, son, age 8, born Fryerning Essex
    Samuel Willis, son, age 2, born Fryerning Essex.
  6. [S22] 1911 Census online: DB: Genealogist: Census Transcript Household Essex 1911 Heybridge House, Ingatestone, Essex Image Reference RG14 - PN10034 RD194 SD1 ED3 SN105
    Samuel, Willis, 52, 1859, Male, Head, Married, , Stanford Rivers, Essex, Farmer
    Ellen Charlotte, Willis, 56, 1855, Female, Wife, Married, 23, Great Malvern, Worcestershire
    Charlotte, Willis, 21, 1890, Female, Daughter, Single, , Fryerning, Essex
    Joseph Samuel Harry, Willis, 18, 1893, Male, Son, Single, , Fryerning, Essex, Electrical Engineer Apprentice
    Samuel, Willis, 12, 1899, Male, Son, , , Fryerning, Essex, School,.
Last Edited6 Feb 2017

Daisy Willis

#4, b. 29 Nov 1889, d. 30 Dec 1973
ReferenceMs1004
FatherFrank Willis b. 4 Oct 1866, d. 12 Mar 1934
MotherElizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph b. 25 May 1868, d. 4 Jan 1940
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*29 Nov 1889 Daisy Willis was born on 29 Nov 1889 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG, . 
(Witness) Census 18911891 She was recorded as "daughter, single, age 1, born Plaistow" in the household of Frank Willis and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph in the census at 9 Forty Acre Lane, Canning Town, ESS, ENG, . Frank is a 24 yr old Milk Dairyman neither employer or employed (thus self-employed), born Little Baddow Essex.1 
(Witness) Census 19011901 She appears as "daughter, age 11, born Canning Town" in the household of Frank Willis and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph in the 1901 census at 15 Webb St, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, . Father Frank is a 34 Yr old Soda drier.2 
Marriage*7 Oct 1909 Daisy Willis married Harry Andrew Webb, son of John William Webb and Sarah Annie Wright, on 7 Oct 1909 at St Augustines, Kensington, MDX, ENG, .3 
Census 1911*31 Mar 1911 Daisy Willis and Harry Andrew Webb appeared in the 1911 census at 27 Bute St, Kensington, MDX, ENG, . Harry, 44 is a Verger, Church of England. Daisy is 21, daughter Daisy is under 1.4 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  Daisy Willis is listed in the 1939 Register at 138 New Barn Street, West Ham, ESS, ENG, , she is described as Daisy (29 Nov 1889 Female Office Cleaner Widowed) and all three children are together.5 
Death*30 Dec 1973 She died on 30 Dec 1973 at RD, Waltham Forest, ESS, ENG, , at age 84.6 

Family

Harry Andrew Webb b. 24 Feb 1866, d. 11 Jun 1926
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1891 Census: RG12/1320 Folio 59 Page 25 Schedule no. 51
    West Ham, Ward of Canning Town, Parish of St Luke
    9 Forty Acre Lane
    Frank Willis, Head, married, age 24, Milk Dairyman, neither employer or employed, born Little Baddow Essex
    Elizabeth Willis, wife, married, age 22, born Woodford Essex
    George Willis, son, single, age 3, born Plaistow Essex
    Daisy Willis, daughter, single, age 1, born Plaistow Essex.
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1901 Census: RG13/1574 Folio 173 Page 30 Schedule 171 West Ham Parish of St Andrew
    15 Webb Street
    Frank Willis, Head, married, age 34, Soda Drier, worker, born Little Baddow Essex
    Elizabeth Willis, wife, married, age 32, born Woodford Essex
    George H Willis, son, age 13, Errand Boy, worker, born Canning Town West Ham Essex
    Daisy Willis, daughter, age 11, born Canning Town West Ham Essex
    Agnes L Willis, daughter, age 7, born Plaistow Essex
    Rose E Willis, daughter, age 3, born Plaistow Essex
    Frank Willis, son, age 10 months, born Plaistow Essex.
  3. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Marriage December Quarter 1909 Daisy Willis (m Harry Andrew Webb) Kensington 1a 277 (Source: FreeBMD).
  4. [S22] 1911 Census online: FmP: RG14PN115 RG78PN4 RD2 SD1 ED28 SN165
    Daisy Elizabeth Webb Daughter Single Female - 0 1911 South Kensington London S W
    Harry Andrew Webb Head Married Male Verger Church Of England 45 1866 Stratford Essex
    Daisy Webb Wife Married Female - 21 1890 Canning Town Essex.
  5. [S52] HM Government, "1939 Register" :Ref: RG101/1040H/004/03 Letter Code: CBUF
    Daisy Webb 29 Nov 1889 Female Office Cleaner Widowed 30 1
    Daisy Elizabeth Wilkins (Webb) 19 Aug 1910 Female Canteen Worker Single 30 2
    Ivy W Reynolds (Webb) 26 Aug 1911 Female Shirt Finisher Single 30 3
    Harry A Webb 20 Dec 1914 Male Draughtsman Structural Single 30 4.
  6. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited24 Mar 2019

Daisy Teresa Willis

#37, b. Mar 1916
ReferenceMs1037
FatherGeorge Henry Willis b. 25 Sep 1887, d. 11 Jan 1940
MotherTeresa Harrick b. 17 Oct 1888, d. 24 Apr 1976
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*Mar 1916 Daisy Teresa Willis was born in Mar 1916 at West Ham, ESS, ENG, .1,2 
Marriage*Sep 1951 She married George A Cole in Sep 1951 at Ilford, ESS, ENG, .3 
(Witness) Death24 Apr 1976 Daisy Teresa Willis witnessed the death of Teresa Harrick"Informant, Daisy Teresa Cole, daughter, of 59 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex" on 24 Apr 1976 at Beechcroft, 18 Carnarvon Road, Clacton-on-Sea, ESS, ENG, ,"Teresa Willis, nee Harrick, born 17 October 1888 Folkestone Kent, widow of George Henry Willis. Cause of death I(a) Myocardial degenration (b) Chronic Myocarditis."4,5 

Family

George A Cole b. c 1916

Citations

  1. [S16] GRO Index entry: FmP: Birth Name: WILLIS, Daisy T Registration district: West Ham County: Essex Year of registration: 1916 Quarter of registration: Jan-Feb-Mar Mother's maiden name: Harrick Volume no: 4A Page no: 248.
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth March Quarter 1915 Daisy T Willis (Harrick) W.Ham 4a 248 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S16] GRO Index entry: FmP: Marriage: WILLIS, Daisy TRegistration district: [?] Ilford County: EssexYear of registration: 1951Quarter of registration: Jul-Aug-Sep Spouse's last name ColeVolume no: [?] 5A Page no: [?] 1258 Name: COLE, George ARegistration district: Ilford County: Essex Year of registration: 1951 Quarter of registration: Jul-Aug-SepSpouse's last name: Terry Or Willis Volume no: 5A Page no: 1258.
  4. [S18] GRO Certificate: Sarah Smethem:Death Colchester Essex
    Twenty Fourth April 1976 Beechcroft, 18 Carnarvon Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Teresa Willis, female, nee Harrick, born 17 October 1888 Folkestone Kent, widow of George Henry Willis, a Commercial Traveller, of 59 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex. Informant, Daisy Teresa Cole, daughter, of 59 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex. Cause of death I(a) Myocardial degenration (b) Chronic Myocarditis, certified by T J Ryan MB. Death registered on Twenty Sixth April 1976.
  5. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited24 Mar 2019

Edith Ivy Willis1

#965, b. Dec 1900, d. Dec 1901
ReferenceMs1965
FatherGeorge Henry Willis1 b. 11 Oct 1863, d. 5 Sep 1912
MotherEdith Chick1 b. Dec 1866, d. Dec 1907
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*Dec 1900 Edith Ivy Willis was born in Dec 1900 at West Ham, ESS, ENG, .2 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 She appears in the household of George Henry Willis and Edith Chick in the 1901 census at 2 Warmington St, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, . George H Willis, Head, married, age 37, Cowkeeper & Dairyman, own account, working at home, with Edith and all the children.3 
Death*Dec 1901 Edith Ivy Willis died in Dec 1901 at West Ham, ESS, age 1.4 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Birth December Quarter 1900 Edith Ivy Willis W.Ham 4a 87 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S14] 1901 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census RG13/1574 P 32 West Ham, Parish of St Andrews, Hudsons ward
    Schedule No 189 2 Warmington Street
    George H Willis, Head, married, age 37, Cowkeeper & Dairyman, own account, working at home, born Little Baddow Essex
    Edith Willis, wife, married, age 34, born London Middlesex
    Grace A Willis, daughter, single, age 12, born West Ham Essex
    Henry J Willis, son, single, age 9, born West Ham Essex
    Alfred Willis, son, single, age 5, born West Ham Essex
    Emma K Willis, daughter, single, age 2, born West Ham Essex
    Edith Ivy Willis, daughter, single, age 5 months, born West Ham Essex.
  4. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Death December Quarter 1901 Edith Ivy Willis age 1 West Ham 4a 46 (Source: GRO Index).
Last Edited1 Feb 2017

Edith Lydia Willis1

#32, b. Mar 1869, d. 15 Mar 1937
ReferenceMs1032
FatherJames Willis b. 1836, d. 14 Mar 1906
MotherEmma Hockley b. 10 May 1834, d. 7 Feb 1915
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740) (#1)
line of William Hockley (c1740) (#2)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*Mar 1869 Edith Lydia Willis was born in Mar 1869 at Little Baddow, ESS, ENG, .2 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 She was recorded as ", daughter, age 2, born Middlemead" in the house of James Willis and Emma Hockley in the 1871 census at The cottages, Middlemead, ESS, ENG, . James is a farmer age 36 employing 5 men & 2 boys. A Servant and a Monthly Nurse are living in the house.3 
(Witness) Census3 Apr 1881 Edith Lydia Willis appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 in the household of James Willis and Emma Hockley at James's Newbiggen Street, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; James age 45 is a retired farmer. 4 of the children are at home.4 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Edith Lydia Willis appeared in the 1891 census at 3 St Johns Terrace, High Road, Chigwell, ESS, ENG, . Lydia Edith Willis. Born Little Baddow. Nurse Domestic Servant at home of Frederick Rogers, Curate of Buckhurst Hill & his wife Ada & 2 children.5 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 She appears as "Edith L Willis, niece, single, age 32, House Keeper" 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.6 
MarriageJun 1901 Edith Lydia Willis married Sidney John Hockley, son of William Edward Hockley and Martha Britton, in Jun 1901 at Braintree, ESS, ENG, , "This couple are both first and second cousins."7 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 She is listed as "Edith Lydia Hockley, daughter in law, married 10 years, age 42, is with her husband at her father in law's" 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.8 
Residence*1931 Edith Lydia Willis and Sidney John Hockley lived in 1931 at High Street, Great Bardfield, ESS, ENG, ; parents and 5 children together in Electoral Register.9 
Death*15 Mar 1937 Edith Lydia Willis died on 15 Mar 1937 at ESS, ENG, .10,11 
Burial*19 Mar 1937 She was buried on 19 Mar 1937 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Buried with husband Sidney 'In loving memory of Edith Lydia beloved wife of Sidney John Hockley who fell asleep 15th March 1937 aged 68 years.12,13' 

Family

Sidney John Hockley b. 17 Jun 1870, d. 3 Nov 1939
Children

Citations

  1. [S2] Jamesw.ged: Date of Import: 23 Jan 2000.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth March Quarter 1869 Edith Lydia Willis Chelmsford 4a 208 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S13] 1871 Census online: 1871 Census: G10/1666 Folio 45 Page 23 Chelmsford/Great Baddow Hamlet of Middlemead
    Schedule No. 24 The Cottages
    James Willis, Head, married, age 36, Farmer employ 5 men & 3 boys, born Thaxted Essex
    Emma Willis, wife, married, age 36, born Sampford Essex
    George Henry Willis, son, age 7, born Middlemead Essex
    Emma K Willis, daughter, age 5, born Middlemead Essex
    Frank Willis, son, age 4, born Middlemead Essex
    Edith L Willis, daughter, age 2, born Middlemead Essex
    Eliza Young, Serv, unmarried, age 17, General Serv/Domestic, born Hatfield Peveral Essex
    Elizabeth Hall, Nurse, widow, age ?57,?Monthly Nurse, born Broomfield Essex.
  4. [S23] 1881 Census Online , 1881 Census: RG11 1815 Folio 40 Page 5 Thaxted Essex
    Newbiggen Street
    James Willis, Head, married, male, age 45, born Thaxted Essex, Retired Farmer
    Emma Willis, wife, married, female, age 46, born Sampford Essex
    Kate Willis, daughter, female ,age 15, born Little Baddow, Essex
    Edith Lydia Willis, daughter, female, age 12, born Little Baddow Essex
    Edwin Willis, son, male, age 9, born Little Baddow Essex
    Alfred James Willis, son, male, age 5, born Thaxted Essex.
  5. [S15] 1891 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: Age 22 years. Name given as Lydia Edith Willis. Born Little Baddow. Nurse Domestic Servant at home of Frederick Rogers, Curate of Buckhurst Hill & his wife Ada & 2 children. Living 3 St Johns Terrace, High Road, Chigwell, Essex.
  6. [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.
  7. [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).
  8. [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.
  9. [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.
  10. [S29] Non Conformist Registers: "Sarah Smethem: Burial 19 March 1937 Edith Lydia Hockley, age 68. Died 15 March 1937
    (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office)."
  11. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Death March Quarter 1937 Edith L Hockley Dunmow 4a 1300 (Source: GRO Index).
  12. [S29] Non Conformist Registers: "Sarah Smethem: Burial 19 March 1937 Edith Lydia Hockley, age 68. Died 15 March 1937
    (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office)
    Grave: United Reform Church Thaxted
    Buried with husband Sidney 'In loving memory of Edith Lydia beloved wife of Sidney John Hockley who fell asleep 15th March 1937 aged 68 years.'"
  13. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited19 Feb 2017