Edwin Willis1

#33, b. Jun 1871, d. 19 Nov 1917
ReferenceMs1033
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*Jun 1871 Edwin Willis was born in Jun 1871 at Little Baddow, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
(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 
Census*3 Apr 1881 Edwin Willis appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 at James' Newbiggen Street, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .5 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 He was recorded as "Edwin is 19" in the household of James Willis and Emma Hockley in the census at Barnards, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, . The family report themselves as farmers. This farm is actually in Debden, nearer to Thaxted than Saffron Walden.6 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 He appears as "Edwin is single age 29" in the household of James Willis and Emma Hockley in the 1901 census at Scotts Farm, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, . James, 65, is a Farmer.7 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 He is listed as "Edwin Willis, nephew, single, age 39, working on Farm (her brother James' son)" in the home of Maria Willis in the 1911 census at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, . Maria Hockley, Head, Widow, age 80, Farmer. She has 3 of the children and a nephew with he.8 
Death*19 Nov 1917 Edwin Willis died on 19 Nov 1917 at Mill End, Thaxted, ESS, Essex, , at age 46 Edwin Willis, male, age 46 years of no occupation. Cause of death (1) Chronic Bronchitis and Asthma (2) Cardiac Failure, certified by W Brodie Brodie MD. Death registered by Agnes Willis, sister, present at the death, of Watling Street Thaxted on Twenty Second November 1917.9,3 
Burial*a 19 Nov 1917 He was buried a 19 Nov 1917 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; 'Also of Edwin Willis son of the above who died November 10th 1917 aged 46 years.10,3' 
Probate31 Jan 1918 His estate was probated 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.11 

Citations

  1. [S2] Jamesw.ged: Date of Import: 23 Jan 2000.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth June Quarter 1871 Edwin Willis Chelmsford 4a 195 (Source: FreeBMD).
  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. [S23] 1881 Census Online , RG11/1815 f. 40.
  6. [S15] 1891 Census online: 1891 Census Essex RG12/1431 Folio 55 page 9 Saffron Walden
    Debden Schedule No. 51 Barnards
    James Willis, Head, married, male, age 55, Farmer, born Thaxted Essex
    Emma Willis, wife, married, age 56, born Sampford Essex
    Emma Kate Willis, daughter, single, age 25, born Little Baddow, Essex
    Edwin Willis, son, single, age 19, born Little Baddow Essex.
  7. [S14] 1901 Census online: 1901 Census: RG13/1733 Folio 47 Page 2 Saffron Walden/Newport
    Parish: Debden Ecclesiastical Parish: Debden St Mary
    Schedule No. 10 Scotts Farm
    James Willis, Head, married, age 65, Farmer, worker, born Thaxted Essex
    Emma Willis, wife, married, age 66, born New Sampford Essex
    Emma K Willis, daughter, single, age 35, born Little Baddow Essex
    Edwin Willis, son, age 29, Farmer's son, worker, born Little Baddow Essex.
  8. [S22] 1911 Census online: 1911 Census: Dunmow Essex Parish Hatfield Broad Oak
    RG14PN10441 RG78PN555 RD202 SD1 ED12 SN139
    Friars Farm Hatfield Heath Essex
    Maria Hockley, Head, Widow, female, age 80, Farmer, born Thaxted Essex
    Annie Hockley, daughter, single, female, age 53, born Sampford Essex
    Emily Major Hockley, daughter, single, female, age 50, born Sampford Essex
    Julia Elizabeth Hockley, single, female, age 49, born Hatfield Heath Essex
    Albert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley, son, single, male, age 41, Managing Farm, born Hatfield Heath Essex
    Edwin Willis, nephew, single, male, age 39, working on Farm, born Baddow Essex.
  9. [S18] GRO Certificate: Sarah Smethem: Death December Quarter 1917 Edwin Willis age 46 Dunmow 4a 818 (Source: GRO Index)
    Death Dunmow Essex Nineteenth November 1917 Mill End Thaxted, Edwin Willis, male, age 46 years of no occupation. Cause of death (1) Chronic Bronchitis and Asthma (2) Cardiac Failure, certified by W Brodie Brodie MD. Death registered by Agnes Willis, sister, present at the death, of Watling Street Thaxted on Twenty Second November 1917.
  10. [S31] Grave" Grave: United Reform Church Thaxted
    Buried with parents James & Emma & sister Agnes
    'Also of Edwin Willis son of the above who died November 10th 1917 aged 46 years.'
    "
  11. [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."
Last Edited25 Nov 2016

Elizabeth Willis1

#520, b. 18 Sep 1807, d. 25 Jan 1872
ReferenceMs1520
FatherSamuel Willis1 b. 24 Mar 1771, d. 24 Jul 1838
MotherElizabeth Count1 b. Feb 1774, d. 1827
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*18 Sep 1807 Elizabeth Willis was born on 18 Sep 1807 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex, .2 
Christening18 Oct 1807 She was christened on 18 Oct 1807 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .2 
Census 1841*6 Jun 1841 She and Mary Ann Willis appeared in the 1841 census at Watling Street, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . Mary Ann and Elizabeth living together "independant" Mary says she is 30? Elizabeth 36. Probably reversed.3 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 She was listed as "Elizabeth Willis, visitor, unmarried, age 40, born Thaxtead Essex" in the household of Mark Edwards Major and Mary Ann Willis in the 1851 census at Hall Farm, Newport, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, . Mark E Major, age 30, Farmer 300 Acres 12 Labs, born Barton Suffolk and Mary Ann Major, wife, age 43. Sister in law Elizabeth Willis, 40, is visiting.4 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 She was shownin the home of Mary Ann Willis in the 1861 census at Hempstead Hall Farm, Hempstead, ESS, ENG, . She a widow age 56 farmer of 250 acres employing 7 men & 3 boys, with a servant in the house, her sister and a nephew living with her at the time.1 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 Elizabeth Willis and Mary Ann Willis appeared in the 1871 census at Market Place, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, . Mary Ann, widow 64 and Sister Elizabeth 60, are both annuitants lving together again. They have a boarder and a servant.5 
Death*25 Jan 1872 Elizabeth Willis died on 25 Jan 1872 at Market Place, Saffron Walden, ESS, at age 64 Elizabeth Willis, female, 64 years, daughter of Samuel Willis, Farmer. Cause of death: Bronchitis certified.6 
Probate*29 Feb 1872 Her estate was probated on 29 Feb 1872; The will of Elizabeth Willis was proved by Mary Ann Major of Saffron Walden Widow the Sister and Joseph Samuel Andrew Willis of Fryerning Farmer the Nephew the Executors. Effects under £2,000.7 

Citations

  1. [S12] 1861 Census online: RG9/1123 Registration district: Saffron Walden Sub-registration district: Radwinter ED, institution, or vessel: 4 Folio: 49 Page: 18 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 86.
  2. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Baptisms Thaxted 18 October 1807 Elizabeth Willis, born 18 September 1807,daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Willis.
  3. [S21] 1841 Census online: DB: Genealogist: HO107/0328/F? Image seen
    Mary Ann     Willis     30     1811          Yes     Independent     
    Elizabeth     Willis     36     1805          Yes.
  4. [S11] 1851 Census Online: Sarah Smethem : HO 107/1786 Saffron Walden Newport Page 1 Hempstead Schedule No 2 Hall Farm
    Mark E Major, Head, married, age 30, Farmer 300 Acres 12 Labs, born Barton Suffolk
    Mary Ann Major, wife, married, age 43, Farmer's Wife, born Thaxtead Essex
    Harriett Willis, unmarried, age 27, General Servant, born Great Sampford Essex
    Elizabeth Willis, visitor, unmarried, age 40, born Thaxtead Essex
    Stephen Belsham or Belshaw, unmarried, age 17, Groome Ag Labr, born Hempstead Essex.
  5. [S13] 1871 Census online: Sarah Smethem : 1871 Census: RG10/1709 Saffron Walden Schedule No 78 Market Place
    Mary Ann Major, Head, widow, age 64, Annuitant, born Essex Thaxted
    Elizabeth Willis, sister, unmarried, age 60, Annuitant, born Essex Thaxted
    George McCullum, Boarder, unmarried, age 30, Bank Clerk, born Scotland
    Lydia ?Risby, Servant, age 18, General Servant, born Essex Debden.
  6. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  7. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1872 National Probate Calendar Elizabeth Willis Effects under £2,000
    29 February The will of Elizabeth Willis late of Saffron Walden in the county of Essex Spinster who died 25 January 1872 at Saffron Walden was proved at Ipswich by Mary Ann Major of Saffron Walden Widow the Sister and Joseph Samuel Andrew Willis of Fryerning in the said county Farmer the Nephew the Executors."
Last Edited4 Feb 2017

Elizabeth Ann Willis1

#22, b. 1826, d. 25 Dec 1904
ReferenceMs1022
FatherGeorge Willis b. 1800, d. 8 Jan 1870
MotherBetsy Hockley b. 22 Sep 1797, d. 12 Mar 1886
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*1826 Elizabeth Ann Willis was born in 1826 at Horham Hall, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
Christening10 Dec 1826 She was christened on 10 Dec 1826 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Elizabeth Ann, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Horham Hall.4 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared as "age 14" at the same address as George Willis and Betsy Hockley in the 1841 census at The Farm (between Common Rd Cottages and Tarrents Corner), Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . George describes himself as a Farmer. A man and a girl (servants) are living in. The older children are described as Farmer.5 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 She was listed as "daughter age 24" in the household of George Willis and Betsy Hockley in the 1851 census at East Horndon Hall, Brentwood, ESS, ENG, . He farmer of 350 acres age 51, employing 10 men. Harriet, Thomas and James are not in the census.6 
(Witness) Marriage7 Jun 1855 Elizabeth Ann Willis 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.7,8 
Marriage25 Dec 1858 Elizabeth Ann Willis married John Tilcock, son of William John Tilcock and Charlotte Cartwright, on 25 Dec 1858 at Biggleswade, BDF, ENG, .9,10 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 Elizabeth Ann Willis and John Tilcock appeared in the 1861 census at Market Place, Biggleswade, BDF, ENG, . John, 44, is a Draper (born Sandy BDF), Elizabeth is 34. They have two children and 3 shop workers and a servant in the house. His daughter Clara is with his parents in Sandy. The older two daughters cannot be seen in the census.11 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 Elizabeth Ann Willis and John Tilcock appeared in the 1871 census at High Street, Biggleswade, BDF, ENG, . John Tilcock, Head, married, age 52, Draper employ 4 men, born Beeston Bedfordshire, There are all 9 children and her sister with them plus staff and servants.12 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 Elizabeth Ann Willis and John Tilcock appeared in the 1881 census at Commerce House, High Street, Biggleswade, BDF, ENG, . John, 63 is a Draper, Elizabeth is 53. 5 children, his mother, her niece and staff are with them.13 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Elizabeth Ann Willis and John Tilcock appeared in the 1891 census at High St, Biggleswade, BDF, ENG, . John Tilcock, Head, married, age 74, Draper & Elizabeth Tilcock, wife, married, age 64. $ 0f the children remain plus staff and Gertrude ROSS a visitor.14 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 Elizabeth Ann Willis and John Tilcock appeared in the 1901 census at 114 Foster Hill Road, Bedford, BDF, ENG, . The family have retired and moved to Bedford. 3 unmarried children are with them.15 
Death*25 Dec 1904 Elizabeth Ann Willis died on 25 Dec 1904 at Bedford, BDF, ENG, .16,17 
Probate*1 Feb 1905 Her estate was probated on 1 Feb 1905; Tilcock Elizabeth Anne of 114 Foster Hill-road Bedford (wife of John Tilcock) died 25 December 1904 Probate Northampton 1 February to Ebenezer Chew grocer Effects £2270 1s 11d. (he is her step son-in-law).18 

Family

John Tilcock b. c 1817, d. 22 Jul 1907
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] 1851 Census Online: HO107/1774 folio 5 page 2 house 6.
  2. [S11] 1851 Census Online.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  4. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Parish Register Baptisms St John the Baptist Thaxted
    10 December 1826 Elizabeth Ann, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Horham Hall.
  5. [S21] 1841 Census online: 1841 Census: Dunmow/Thaxted HO 107/328/24 Folio 31 Page 23 Schedule No 115
    Common Rd Cottages/ The Farm
    George Willis, age 40, Farmer, born in Essex
    Betsey Willis, age 40, born in Essex
    Harriet Willis, age 15, born in Essex
    Elizabeth Ann Willis, age 14, born in Essex
    George Henry Willis, age 12, born in Essex
    Maria Willis, age 10, born in Essex
    Samuel Willis, age 8, born in Essex
    William Alfred Willis, age 6, born in Essex
    James Willis, age 4, born in Essex
    Mary Ann Willis, age 2, born in Essex
    Julia Jane Willis, age 8 mo, born in Essex
    Thomas Ashdon, age 53, Male Servant, born in Essex
    Maria Perry, age 15, Female Servant, born in Essex.
  6. [S11] 1851 Census Online: HO107/1774 folio 5 page 2 house 6
    1851 Census: HO 1774 Folio 5 Page 2 Billericay/Brentwood
    East Horndon Schedule No. 6 East Horndon Hall
    George Willis, Head, married, age 51, Farmer of 350 acres employing 10 Labourers, born Thaxted Essex
    Betsey Willis, wife, married, age 52, born New Sampford Essex
    Elizabeth A Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 24, born Thaxted Essex
    George H Willis, son, unmarried, age 22, born Thaxted Essex
    Maria Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 20, born Thaxted Essex
    William A Willis, son, unmarried, age 17, born Thaxted Essex
    Samuel Willis, son, unmarried, age 19, born Thaxted Essex
    Mary A Willis, daughter, age 12, born Thaxted Essex
    Julia J Willis, daughter, age 10, born Thaxted Essex.
  7. [S18] GRO Certificate.
  8. [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.
  9. [S20] International Genealogical Index or Family Search: IGI Marriage John Tilcock m Elizabeth Anne Willis 25 December 1858 Biggleswade Bedfordshire.
  10. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage December Quarter 1858 Elizabeth Ann Willis (John Tilcock) Biggleswade 3b 780 (Source: FreeBMD).
  11. [S12] 1861 Census online: 1861 Census: RG9/996 Folio 93 Page 1 Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Schedule No. Market Place
    John Tilcock, Head, married, age 44, Draper, born Sandy Bedfordshire
    Elizabeth Tilcock, wife, married, age 34, Draper's wife, born Thaxted Essex
    Sarah E Tilcock, age 7, Draper's daughter, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Elizabeth C Tilcock, daughter, age 19 monthd, Draper's daughter, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Henry ?Quiney, Assistant, single, age 21, Draper's Assistant, born Gravenhurst Bedfordshire
    John ?Katterons, Apprentice, single, age 15, Draper's Apprentice, born Reigate Surrey
    Edwin Ashwell, Apprentice, single, age 17, Draper's Apprentice, born Henlow Bedfordshire
    Ellen Smith, Servant, single, age 22, House Servant, born Linton Cambridgeshire.
  12. [S13] 1871 Census online: 1871 Census: RG10/1550 Folio 123 Page 28 Biggleswade
    Schedule No. 140 High Street Biggleswade
    John Tilcock, Head, married, age 52, Draper employ 4 men, born Beeston Bedfordshire
    Elizabeth Tilcock, wife, married, age 44, born Broxted Essex
    Emma Tilcock, daughter, unmarried, age 23, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Annie Tilcock, daughter, unmarried, age 20, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Clara Eliza Tilcock, daughter, unmarried, age 18, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Sarah Tilcock, daughter, age 17, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Elizabeth Tilcock, daughter, age 11, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    William G Tilcock, son, age 9, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Harriet Tilcock, daughter, age 7, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    John Charles Tilcock, son, age 5, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Henry Alfred Tilcock, son, age 3, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Julia Jane Willis, visitor, unmarried, age 30, Farmer's daughter, born Broxted Essex
    + 2 Servants & 4 Assistant Drapers.
  13. [S23] 1881 Census Online , 1881 Census: RG11/1630 Folio 12 Page 18
    High Street (Commerce House) Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    John Tilcock, Head, male, married, age 63, born Beeston Bedfordshire, Draper
    Elizabeth Tilcock, wife, married, female, age 53, born Broxted Essex
    Clara Elizabeth Tilcock, daughter, unmarried, female, age 29, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire, Drapers Assistant
    William George Tilcock, son, unmarried, male, age 19, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire, Drapers Assistant
    Harriet Tilcock, daughter, unmarried, female, age 17, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire, Drapers Assistant
    Henry Alfred Tilcock, son, male, age 13, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire, Scholar
    Charlotte Tilcock, mother, widow, female, age 87, born Hitchin Hertfordshire, Annuitant formerly Agents wife
    Elizabeth Julia Hockley, niece, unmarried, female, age 19, born Hatfield Heath Essex, Drapers Assistant
    Frederick Skipper, Assistant, unmarried, male, age 20, born Salcott Essex, Drapers Assistant
    Albert Edward Payne, Assistant, unmarried, male, age 18, born Ashwell Hertfordshire, Drapers Assistant
    Esther Reynolds, Servant, unmarried, female, age 16, born Stotfold Bedfordshire, Cook Domestic Servant
    Edith Wagstaff, Servant, unmarrried, female, age 16, born New Bradwell Buckinghamshire, Housemaid.
  14. [S15] 1891 Census online: 1891 Census: RG12/1256 Folio 97 Page 11/12 Biggleswade
    Schedule No. 75 High Street
    John Tilcock, Head, married, age 74, Draper, employer, born Sandy Bedfordshire
    Elizabeth Tilcock, wife, married, age 64, born Thaxted Essex
    Clara Eliza Tilcock, daugher, single, age 39, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Elizabeth C Tilcock, daughter, single, age 31, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    William G Tilcock, son, single, age 29, Draper's Assistant, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Harriet Tilcock, daughter, single, age 27, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Gertrude A Ross, visitor, single, age 21, born Lambeth London
    + 2 Draper's Assistants.
  15. [S14] 1901 Census online: 1901 Census: RG13/1489 Folio 138 Page 17 Bedfordshire
    Bedford St. Paul/ Ecclesiastical Bedford St. Martin
    Schedule No. 125 114 Foster Hill Road
    John Tilcock, Head, married, age 83, Retired Draper, born Beeston Bedfordshire
    Elizabeth A Tilcock, wife, marrried, age 74, born Thaxted Essex
    Clara E Tilcock, daughter, unmarried, age 50, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Elizabeth C Tilcock, daughter, unmarried, age 41, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    William G Tilcock, son, unmarried, age 39, Retired Draper, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire.
  16. [S27] National Probate Calendar.
  17. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Death December Quarter 1904 Elizabeth Anne Tilcock age 78 Bedford 3b 196 (Source: FreeBMD).
  18. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "1905 National Probate Calendar Tilcock Elizabeth Anne of 114 Foster Hill-road Bedford (wife of John Tilcock) died 25 December 1904 Probate Northampton 1 February to Ebenezer Chew grocer Effects £2270 1s 11d."
Last Edited29 Dec 2016

Elizabeth E D Willis

#38, b. Sep 1918, d. Mar 1937
ReferenceMs1038
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*Sep 1918 Elizabeth E D Willis was born in Sep 1918 at West Ham, ESS, ENG, .1,2 
Death*Mar 1937 She died in Mar 1937 at Ongar, ESS, ENG, , at age 18 Knocked off her bike.3 

Citations

  1. [S16] GRO Index entry: FmP: Birth Name: WILLIS, Elizabeth E DRegistration district: West Ham County: Essex Year of registration: 1918 Quarter of registration: Jul-Aug-Sep Mother's maiden name: Harrick Volume no: 4A Page no:159.
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth September Quarter 1918 Elizabeth E D Willis (Harrick) W.Ham 4a 159 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S16] GRO Index entry: FmP:Death: WILLIS, Elizabeth E DRegistration district: [?] Ongar County: EssexYear of registration: 1937Quarter of registration: Jan-Feb-Mar Age at death:18 Volume no: 4A Page no: 536.
Last Edited27 Nov 2016

Elsie Elizabeth Willis

#53, b. 26 Apr 1927, d. 4 Feb 1993
ReferenceMs1053
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-)
Name Variation  Elsie Elizabeth Willis was also known as Lizzie. 
Birth*26 Apr 1927 She was born on 26 Apr 1927 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG, .1 
Baptism15 May 1927 She was baptized on 15 May 1927 at St Matthias, Canning Town, MDX, ENG, ; Elsie Elizabeth, born 26 April 1927, daughter of Frank Willis, Omnibus Driver, and Hilda Alice Willis of 52 Chesterton Terrace.2 
(Witness) 1939 Register29 Sep 1939 She is listed as Elsie E Willis 26 Apr 1927 At School at the same address as Frank Willis and Hilda Alice Williams in the 1939 Register at 67 Haydon Road, at Dagenham; Frank Willis born 27 May 1900 male Omnibus Driver (LPTB) married & Hilda A Willis born 14 January 1902 female Unpaid domestic duties married, Frank and Elsie are at home, 3 records closed.3 
Marriage*23 Oct 1976 Elsie Elizabeth Willis married Anthony Vivian Jordan on 23 Oct 1976 at Stokenchurch, BKM, ENG, .4 
Death*4 Feb 1993 Elsie Elizabeth Willis died on 4 Feb 1993 at High Wycombe, BKM, ENG, , at age 65 cardiac arrest.5 
Burial*a 4 Feb 1993 She was buried a 4 Feb 1993 at Churchyard, Radnage, BKM, ENG, .6 
Probate2 Mar 1993 Her estate was probated on 2 Mar 1993; Jordan Elsie Elizabeth of Lane Cottage Radnage Common Road Radnage Bucks died 4 February 1993.7 

Family

Anthony Vivian Jordan b. Jun 1927, d. 1 May 2015

Citations

  1. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth June Quarter 1927 Elsie E Willis (Williams) W.Ham 4a 198 (Source: GRO Index).
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Parish Register Baptism St Matthias Canning Town 15 May 1927 Elsie Elizabeth, born 26 April 1927, daughter of Frank Willis, Omnibus Driver, and Hilda Alice Willis of 52 Chesterton Terrace.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1939 Register (Find My Past) 67 Haydon Road Dagenham
    Frank Willis born 27 May 1900 male Omnibus Driver (LPTB) married
    Hilda A Willis born 14 January 1902 female Unpaid domestic duties married
    Frank A Willis 17 Oct 1924 Male Toys Shop Assistant Single 122 3
    Elsie E Willis 26 Apr 1927 Female At School Single
    2 closed.
  4. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Marriage December Quarter 1976 Elsie E Willis (Anthony Vivian Jordan) Wycombe 19 1121 (Source: GRO Index).
  5. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Death registered February 1993 Elsie Elizabeth Jordan (Date of birth 26 April 1927) Wycombe Buckinghamshire Reg No B24C Entry No 101.
  6. [S51] Researcher Derek Bandy.
  7. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem:National Probate Calendar 1993 Jordan Elsie Elizabeth of Lane Cottage Radnage Common Road Radnage Bucks died 4 February 1993 Probate Oxford 2 March Not exceeding £125000 9352204281G."
Last Edited12 Apr 2019

Emma Willis1

#514, b. 1829, d. 1 Mar 1911
ReferenceMs1514
FatherJames Willis1 b. 8 Jun 1806, d. 16 Jan 1885
MotherMaria Seex1 b. 28 Dec 1803, d. 1860
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-) (#1)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-) (#2)
Birth*1829 Emma Willis was born in 1829 at Tilty, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
Christening17 Jun 1829 She was christened on 17 Jun 1829 at St Mary The Virgin, Tilty, ESS, ENG, ; Emma, daughter of James Willis, Farmer, 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 listed as "Emma Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 21" in 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 
Marriage5 Jun 1855 Emma Willis married Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, son of Samuel Willis and Rebecca Sayward, on 5 Jun 1855 at Hackney, MDX, ENG, , "Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, full age, bachelor, Farmer of Fryerning Essex, son of Samuel Willis, Farmer, married Emma Willis, full age, spinster of Richmond Road District of St Philips Dalston. This is a marriage of 1st Cousins. Samuel Willis (1771-) is the grandfatherof both."7,3 
Note*13 Jun 1855  Bury & Norwich Post Wednesday 13 June 1855: Married On the 5th inst., at Dalston, Joseph S A Willis, only child of Mr Samuel Willis of Fryerning Hall, Essex to Emma, elder daughter of Mr James Willis of Abington Park, Cambridgeshire. on 13 Jun 1855. 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 Emma Willis and Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis appeared 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 31.8 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 Emma Willis and Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis appeared 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.9 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 Emma Willis and Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis appeared in the 1881 census at Fryerning Hall, Fryerning, ESS. Joseph S A Wilis, Head, married, age 48, Farmer of 400 Acres employing 20 men 7 boys 6 women and Emma Willis, wife, age 52. 2 sons and other relatives in the house.10 
(Witness) Death16 Jan 1885 Emma Willis witnessed the death of James Willis"of Fryerning Hall" on 16 Jan 1885 at High Street Saffron, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, ,"James Willis, male, 78 years, Gentleman. Cause of death Heart disease Apoplexy Certified by Edward Harley Physician. Death registered by Emma Willis Daughter, present at the death, of Fryerning Hall Ingatestone on 21 January 1885."11,3 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 She appears as "Emma Willis, sister, married, age 71, born Fryerning Essex with her husband" in the household of Ann Willis 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.12 
Death*1 Mar 1911 Emma Willis died on 1 Mar 1911 at 52 Elmers End Road, Penge, KEN, ENG, , Emma Willis, female, 81 years, wife of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, Independent means. Cause of death Senile Decay, Gangrene of foot 20 days, Exhaustion.13,3 

Family

Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis b. 1832, d. 23 Nov 1919
Children

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 St Mary the Virgin Tilty 17 June 1829 Emma, daughter of James Willis, Farmer, 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. [S18] GRO Certificate: Sarah Smethem: 1855 St Philips Dalston Parish of Hackney Middlesex
    Marriage June 5th 1855 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, full age, bachelor, Farmer of Fryerning Essex, son of Samuel Willis, Farmer, married Emma Willis, full age, spinster of Richmond Road District of St Philips Dalston, daughter of James Willis, Farmer. Married by licence. Signed in presence of witnesses: James Willis, Ann Willis & Henry Noble.
  8. [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.
  9. [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.
  10. [S23] 1881 Census Online , Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/1761 Folio 60 Page 1 Fryerning Essex Fryerning Hall
    Joseph S A Wilis, Head, married, male, age 48, born Fryerning Essex, Farmer 1400 Acres employing 20 men 7 boys 6 women
    Emma Willis, wife, married, female, age 52, born Tilty Essex
    Major I Willis, son, unmarried, male, age 23, Farmer's son, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Samuel Willis, son, unmarried, male, age 22, Farmer's son, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Edmund Allen, Relative, unmarried, male, age 63, born Saffron Walden Essex, Farmer's son
    Rebecca Saward, Relative, unmarried, female, age 29, born Ashdon Essex
    Ann Ellis, Serv, unmarried, female, age 27, born Good Easter Essex, Domestic Serv
    Elizabeth Jennings, Serv, female, age 16, born Steeple Essex, Domestic Serv.
  11. [S18] GRO Certificate: Death Certificate 1885 Registration District Saffron Walden Essex
    16 January 1885 High Street Saffron Walden James Willis, male, 78 years, Gentleman. Cause of death Heart disease Apoplexy Certified by Edward Harley Physician. Death registered by Emma Willis Daughter, present at the death, of Fryerning Hall Ingatestone on 21 January 1885.
  12. [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.
  13. [S18] GRO Certificate: Death March Quarter 1911 Emma Willis age 81 Croydon 2a 252 (Source: GRO Index)
    Death Certificate 1929 Croydon Sub-district Penge Kent
    First March 1911 52 Elmers End Road Penge Emma Willis, female, 81 years, wife of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, Independent means. Cause of death Senile Decay, Gangrene of foot 20 days, Exhaustion, certified by A W Soper MRCS. Death registered by J S A Willis, widower of deceased, present at the death, of 52 Elmers End Road Penge on Second March 1911.
Last Edited3 Feb 2017

Emma Elizabeth Willis1

#1200, b. 12 Mar 1901, d. 5 Jun 1989
ReferenceMs2200
FatherAlfred James Willis1 b. 17 Apr 1875, d. 19 Dec 1945
MotherElizabeth Caroline Hammond1 b. 30 May 1881, d. 23 Oct 1962
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*12 Mar 1901 Emma Elizabeth Willis was born on 12 Mar 1901 at KS, USA, .1 
(Witness) Census US 191015 Apr 1910 She was shown as "Emma Willis age 9" in the same house as Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond in the 1910 census at Delta, CO, USA, . Alfred J Willis age 34, Elizabeth Willis age 26 and 5 children.2 
(Witness) Census US 19201 Jan 1920 In the 1920 Federal census she was listed at the same adress as Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond at Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO, USA, . Alfred J Willis age 44, Elizabeth C Willis age 38 and all 7 children.3 
Marriage*17 Mar 1924 Emma Elizabeth Willis married Thomas F Ryan, son of Thomas Ryan and (?) Jennie, on 17 Mar 1924.1 
Census US 1930*2 Apr 1930 Emma Elizabeth Willis and Thomas F Ryanappeared in 1930 US Census at Read and Peach Valley, Delta, CO, USA, . Thomas F Ryan male age 30 married white and Emma E Ryan female age 29 born Kansas wife (father born England, mother born Kansas) with son Thomas W Ryan male age 5.4 
Census US 1940*13 May 1940 Emma Elizabeth Willis and Thomas F Ryan were listed in 1940 US Census at Delta, CO. Owned Farm, value $900: Thomas F Ryan, Head, male, white, age 40, married, born Colorado, living same place April 1 1935, Farmer working 48 hours per week and
Emma E Ryan, wife, white, age 38, born Kansas, Stenographer working 48 hours per week, income in 1939 $960 with their son. 
Death*5 Jun 1989 Emma Elizabeth Willis died on 5 Jun 1989 at CO, USA, , at age 88.5 
Burial*14 Jun 1989 She was buried on 14 Jun 1989 at Delta Municipal Cemetery, Delta, CO, USA, .1 

Family

Thomas F Ryan b. 5 Jul 1899, d. Mar 1973

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [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."
  3. [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."
  4. [S58] Unknown author 1930 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1930 US Federal Census Read and Peach Valley Delta Colorado
    Thomas F Ryan male age 30 married white
    Emma E Ryan female age 29 born Kansas wife (father born England, mother born Kansas)
    Thomas W Ryan male age 5."
  5. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Denver Library (denver.library/org) Obituaries
    Colorado Obituary Project
    Delta County Independent Ryan Emma E Willis age 88 07 June 1989, Emma Elizabeth Willis, age 88, Kansas 14 June 1989.
Last Edited6 Apr 2017

Emma Kate Willis1,2

#31, b. Jun 1866, d. 11 Apr 1903
ReferenceMs1031
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*Jun 1866 Emma Kate Willis was born in Jun 1866 at Little Baddow, ESS, ENG, .3 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 She was recorded as "daughter, age 5, 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.4 
(Witness) Census3 Apr 1881 Emma Kate 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.5 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 She was recorded as "Emma is single, 25" in the household of James Willis and Emma Hockley in the census at Barnards, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, . The family report themselves as farmers. This farm is actually in Debden, nearer to Thaxted than Saffron Walden.6 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 She appears as "Emma is single age 35" in the household of James Willis and Emma Hockley in the 1901 census at Scotts Farm, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, . James, 65, is a Farmer.7 
Death*11 Apr 1903 Emma Kate Willis died on 11 Apr 1903 at Newbiggen St, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, , at age 36 Emma Kate Willis, 37 years, daughter of James Willis, a farmer. Cause of death Pneumonia 9 days.8,9 
Burial*15 Apr 1903 She was buried on 15 Apr 1903 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Emma Kate Willis, age 37, daughter of Farmer. 'Emma Kate Willis niece of the above died April 11th 1903'
Buried with aunts Rebecca & Lydia Ann Hockley.10,11 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S2] Jamesw.ged: Date of Import: 23 Jan 2000.
  2. [S13] 1871 Census online.
  3. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth June Quarter 1865 Emma Kate Willis Chelmsford 4a 183 (Source: GRO Index).
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [S15] 1891 Census online: 1891 Census Essex RG12/1431 Folio 55 page 9 Saffron Walden
    Debden Schedule No. 51 Barnards
    James Willis, Head, married, male, age 55, Farmer, born Thaxted Essex
    Emma Willis, wife, married, age 56, born Sampford Essex
    Emma Kate Willis, daughter, single, age 25, born Little Baddow, Essex
    Edwin Willis, son, single, age 19, born Little Baddow Essex.
  7. [S14] 1901 Census online: 1901 Census: RG13/1733 Folio 47 Page 2 Saffron Walden/Newport
    Parish: Debden Ecclesiastical Parish: Debden St Mary
    Schedule No. 10 Scotts Farm
    James Willis, Head, married, age 65, Farmer, worker, born Thaxted Essex
    Emma Willis, wife, married, age 66, born New Sampford Essex
    Emma K Willis, daughter, single, age 35, born Little Baddow Essex
    Edwin Willis, son, age 29, Farmer's son, worker, born Little Baddow Essex.
  8. [S18] GRO Certificate: Sarah Smethem:Death June Quarter 1903 Emma Kate Willis age 37 Dunmow 4a 387 (Source: FreeBMD) Death Certificate 1903 Dunmow, sub-district Thaxted Essex
    Eleventh April 1903 Newbiggen Thaxted Emma Kate Willis, female, 37 years, daughter of James Willis, a farmer. Cause of death Pneumonia 9 days Certified by H S Tarrant . Death registered by L Britton cousin, present at the death, of Watling Street Thaxted on Eleventh April 1903.
  9. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  10. [S29] Non Conformist Registers: "Burial 15 April 1903 Emma Kate Willis, age 37, daughter of Farmer. Died 11 April 1903
    (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office)."
  11. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Grave: United Reform Church Thaxted
    'Emma Kate Willis niece of the above died April 11th 1903'
    Buried with aunts Rebecca & Lydia Ann Hockley.
Last Edited25 Nov 2016

Emma Kate Willis1

#964, b. Jun 1898
ReferenceMs1964
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*Jun 1898 Emma Kate Willis was born in Jun 1898 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 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 She is listed as "Emma is 12" 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.4 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Birth June Qtr 1898 Emma Kate Willis W.Ham 4a 84 (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. [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.
Last Edited31 Jan 2017

Ethel May Willis

#9, b. 11 Nov 1905, d. 15 Apr 1993
ReferenceMs1009
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*11 Nov 1905 Ethel May Willis was born on 11 Nov 1905 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG, . 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 She is listed as "daughter age 5" 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).1 
(Witness) Marriage7 Jul 1923 Ethel May Willis witnessed the marriage of Rose Elizabeth Willis and William Henry Marks on 7 Jul 1923 at St Andrews, Plaistow, West Ham, ESS, ENG, ; he is 24 Batch Labr of 45 Webb St son of Walter Edward deceased printer. She is 25 of 138 New Barn St son of Frank Labourer. [Suspect these addresses have been transposed by the registrar] Witnesses were Father(or brother)George H and Ethel.2,3 
Marriage*28 Apr 1926 Ethel May Willis married William John Garnell on 28 Apr 1926 at Plaistow, ESS. 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  Ethel May Willis is listed in the 1939 Register at 8 Plantation Way, Amersham, BKM, ENG, , she is described as 11 Nov 1905 Female Part Time Domestic Work Married. Her mother Elizabeth, her daughter Kathleen, her sister Rose and Rose's daughter Rose have all moved to be with her. there are two closed entries (prob Doreen Garnel is onel).4 
Marriage*Dec 1950 She married William Herbert George James John Bowen in Dec 1950 at Amersham, BKM, ENG, .5 
Death*15 Apr 1993 Ethel May Willis died on 15 Apr 1993 at Little Chalfont, BKM, ENG, , at age 87 perforated stomach (not cancerous). 
Burial*a 15 Apr 1993 She was buried a 15 Apr 1993 at Stanley Hill Cemetery, Amersham, BKM, ENG, . 

Family 1

William John Garnell b. 21 Nov 1904, d. 13 Jul 1995
Children

Family 2

William Herbert George James John Bowen d. b 1993

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage September Quarter 1923 Rose E Willis (Marks) W.Ham 4a 336 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S18] GRO Certificate: Number 276 obtained and Held on file by DB.
  4. [S52] HM Government, "1939 Register" :Ref: RG101/2129D/007/35 Letter Code:.
  5. [S16] GRO Index entry: DB: FmP: WILLIAM H G J J BOWEN Q4 1950 WILLIAM H G J J BOWEN married ETHEL M GARNELL GARNELL OR WILLIS AMERSHAM 6A 537.
Last Edited12 Apr 2019

Florence G Willis1

#1204, b. 1 Mar 1916, d. 5 Apr 1999
ReferenceMs2204
FatherAlfred James Willis1 b. 17 Apr 1875, d. 19 Dec 1945
MotherElizabeth Caroline Hammond1 b. 30 May 1881, d. 23 Oct 1962
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Name Variation  Florence G Willis was also known as Flossie.1 
Birth*1 Mar 1916 She was born on 1 Mar 1916 at Delta, CO, USA, .1 
(Witness) Census US 19201 Jan 1920 In the 1920 Federal census she was listed as "Florence G Willis age 3" at the same adress as Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond at Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO, USA, . Alfred J Willis age 44, Elizabeth C Willis age 38 and all 7 children.2 
(Witness) Census US 19302 Apr 1930 In the census of 1930 she was shown as "Florence Willis age 14" at the same adress as Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond at Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO. Alfred Willis age 54, Elizabeth C Willis age 47 and the 3 younger children.3 
Marriage*9 Feb 1947 Florence G Willis married James Neal Pierson, son of James L Pierson and Lucinda Belle York, on 9 Feb 1947 at Delta, CO.1 
Death*5 Apr 1999 Florence G Willis died on 5 Apr 1999 at Delta, CO, at age 83.4 
Burial*8 Apr 1999 She was buried on 8 Apr 1999 at Delta Municipal Cemetery, Delta, CO, USA, ; On Feb. 9, 1947 she married James N. Pierson at Delta. Her husband of 52 years survives.
Prior to moving to Olathe, Mrs. Pierson and her husband lived in Uravan from 1956 until 1979, during which time she served as the committee woman for the Democratic Party. She was a member of the Jane Jeffersons Club, the VFW Auxiliary No. 784 of Montrose, and attended the Episcopal Church and Red Barn Church in Olathe. Mrs. Pierson enjoyed cooking for her family and watching wrestling on television. She was especially looking forward to the birth of a great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Pierson is survived by her husband, Jim Pierson, of the family home in Olathe; son Bob Pierson and wife Debby of Fruita; daughter Sandy Wiseman and husband Allen; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Other family survivors include her brother, H.S. 'Sy' Willis of Delta. Mrs. Pierson was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.5 

Family

James Neal Pierson b. 3 Sep 1919, d. 15 Mar 2000

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [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."
  3. [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."
  4. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: US Social Security Death Index (Family Search) First Name: Florence Middle Name: G Last Name: Pierson Name Suffix:
    Birth Date: 1 March 1916 Social Security Number: 524-12-7581 Place of Issuance: Colorado
    Last Residence: Olathe, Montrose, Colorado Zip Code of Last Residence: 81425
    Death Date: 5 April 1999 Estimated Age at Death: 83.
  5. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: March 1, 1916 April 5, 1999
    DELTA Longtime Olathe resident, Florence G. 'Flossie' Pierson, age 83, died on Monday, April 5, 1999 at the Delta County Memorial Hospital.
    Memorial Services to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, April 8, at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist Church, 110 W. 4th, Olath
    Burial of the cremains will be held at Delta City Cemetery, with arrangements being handled under the direction of Mesa View Mortuary Cemetery of Delta.
    Memorial contributions, in Memory of Florence G. Pierson, may be made to the Olathe Senior Citizens, in care of the Olathe Community Center, P.O. Box 133, Olathe, Colo. 81425.
    Florence G. Willis was born on March 1, 1916 at Delta, the daughter of Alfred Jams Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond Willis.
    On Feb. 9, 1947 she married James N. Pierson at Delta. Her husband of 52 years survives.
    Prior to moving to Olathe, Mrs. Pierson and her husband lived in Uravan from 1956 until 1979, during which time she served as the committee woman for the Democratic Party. She was a member of the Jane Jeffersons Club, the VFW Auxiliary No. 784 of Montrose, and attended the Episcopal Church and Red Barn Church in Olathe.
    Mrs. Pierson enjoyed cooking for her family and watching wrestling on television. She was especially looking forward to the birth of a great-great-grandchild.
    Mrs. Pierson is survived by her husband, Jim Pierson, of the family home in Olathe; son Bob Pierson and wife Debby of Fruita; daughter Sandy Wiseman and husband Allen; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Other family survivors include her brother, H.S. 'Sy' Willis of Delta. Mrs. Pierson was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Last Edited9 Apr 2017

Frank Willis1

#1, b. 4 Oct 1866, d. 12 Mar 1934
ReferenceMs1001
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*4 Oct 1866 Frank Willis was born on 4 Oct 1866 at Little Baddow, ESS, ENG, ; Frank, son of James Willis, Farmer, and Emma Willis formerly Hockley.2,3 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 He was recorded as "son, age 4, 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.4 
Census*3 Apr 1881 Frank Willis appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 at Sun Street, Waltham Holy Cross, ESS, ENG, ; Apprentice Green Grocers Assistant age 14 living with Grocer George Pelling and family. Frank and George are living near each other in 1881.5 
Marriage*24 Mar 1887 He married Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph, daughter of Arthur Rolph and Sarah Pluckrose, on 24 Mar 1887 at Parish Church, Poplar, MDX, ENG, , "Frank Willis, age 21 years, bachelor, Dairyman of Poplar, son of James Willis, Dairyman, married Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph, age 21 years, spinster of Poplar, daughter of Arthur Rolph, General House Furnisher."6,7 
Anecdote* Peter Robinson relates that his grandfather Frank was disinherited by his family because he chose to marry a ROLPH rather than one of his HOCKLEY cousins as was the family practice. it was said that they did this to keep the farms in the family. (although it seems that they were rented).6 
Census 1891*1891 Frank Willis and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph appeared in the 1891 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.8 
Census 1901*1901 Frank Willis and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph appeared in the 1901 census at 15 Webb St, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, . Father Frank is a 34 Yr old Soda drier.9 
Census 1911*31 Mar 1911 Frank Willis and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph appeared 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).10 
(Witness) Death5 Sep 1912 Frank Willis witnessed the death of George Henry Willis"Death registered by Frank Willis, Brother, in attendance, of 45 Webb Street Plaistow on 05 September 1912" on 5 Sep 1912 at 33 James Street, Canning Town, ESS, ENG, ,"George Henry Willis, 48 years, Dairyman (Master). Cause of death Acute Bronchitis, Heart Failure."11,12 
(Witness) Death7 Feb 1915 Frank Willis witnessed the death of Emma Hockley"He registered his mother's death" on 7 Feb 1915 at Watling St, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .13,12 
(Witness) Marriage7 Jul 1923 Frank Willis witnessed the marriage of Rose Elizabeth Willis and William Henry Marks on 7 Jul 1923 at St Andrews, Plaistow, West Ham, ESS, ENG, ; he is 24 Batch Labr of 45 Webb St son of Walter Edward deceased printer. She is 25 of 138 New Barn St son of Frank Labourer. [Suspect these addresses have been transposed by the registrar] Witnesses were Father(or brother)George H and Ethel.14,15 
Death*12 Mar 1934 Frank Willis died on 12 Mar 1934 at 45 Webb Street, Plaistow, ESS, at age 67 Frank Willis, age 67 years, formerly a Fitters Labourer. Cause of death I) Myocardial degeneration II) Chronic Bronchitis. Death registered by E S A Willis, widow of deceased, present at the death, 45 Webb Street Plaistow on 13 March 1934.16 

Family

Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph b. 25 May 1868, d. 4 Jan 1940
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Frankw.ged: Date of Import: 23 Jan 2000.
  2. [S18] GRO Certificate: Birth Certificate transcript: Birth Certificate Registration District Chelmsford Sub-district Great Baddow 1866
    Fourth October 1866 Little Baddow, Frank, boy, son of James Willis, Farmer, and Emma Willis formerly Hockley. Birth registered by Emma Willis, mother, of Little Baddow on 08 November 1866.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth December Quarter 1866 Frank Willis Chelmsford 4a 187 (Source: GRO Index).
  4. [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.
  5. [S23] 1881 Census Online , RG11/1396 f. 39 1881 Census: RG11/1396 Folio 39 Page 3
    Sun Street Waltham Holy Cross Essex
    George M Pelling, Head, married, male, age 36, born Anerley Essex, Grocer
    Emma Pelling, wife, married, age 34, born Woodham Essex
    Laura Pelling, daughter, female, age 12, born Peckham Surrey, Scholar
    Amy Pelling, daughter, age 11, born Peckham Surrey, Scholar
    Emily Pelling, daughter, age 10, born Peckham Surrey, Scholar
    George Pelling, son, male, age 9, born Hackney Middlesex, Scholar
    Esther Pelling, daughter, age 7, born Hackney Middlesex, Scholar
    Jane Pelling, daughter, age 4, born Waltham Abbey Essex, Scholar
    Fred. W Pelling, Brother, unmarried, male, age 28, born Whitechapel Middlesex, Grocer
    Frank Willis, Apprentice, male, age 14, born Little Baddow Essex, Green Grocer Assistant
    Elizabeth New, Servant, female, age 16, born Shoreditch Middlesex, General Servant.
  6. [S19] Informant:: Peter Robinson.
  7. [S16] GRO Index entry: FmP: Marriage Name: WILLIS, Frank Poplar County: London Year of registration: 1887 Quarter of registration: Jan-Feb-Mar Volume no: 1C Page no: 749.
  8. [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.
  9. [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.
  10. [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.
  11. [S18] GRO Certificate: Sarah Smethem: Death September Quarter 1912 George H Willis age 48 W.Ham 4a 124 (Source: GRO Index)
    Death Certificate 1912 Canning Town West Ham
    05 September 1912 33 James Street George Henry Willis, male, 48 years, Dairyman (Master). Cause of death Acute Bronchitis, Heart Failure, Certified by A G Reid URCS. Death registered by Frank Willis, Brother, in attendance, of 45 Webb Street Plaistow on 05 September 1912.
  12. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  13. [S18] GRO Certificate: Death March Quarter 1915 Emma Willis age 80 Dunmow 4a 1265 (Source: GRO Index)
    Death Certificate Registration District Dunmow Sub-district Thaxted 1915
    07 February 1915 Watling Street Thaxted Emma Willis, female, 80 years, widow of James Willis a Farmer. Cause of death (1) Influenza (2) Cardiac Failure Certified by W. Brodie Brodie MD. Death registered by F Willis, son, of 45 Webb Street Plaistow on 09 February 1915.
  14. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage September Quarter 1923 Rose E Willis (Marks) W.Ham 4a 336 (Source: GRO Index).
  15. [S18] GRO Certificate: Number 276 obtained and Held on file by DB.
  16. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: D Cert.
Last Edited12 Apr 2019

Frank Willis

#7, b. 27 May 1900, d. 8 May 1964
ReferenceMs1007
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 David Williams (c1778-1856)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*27 May 1900 Frank Willis was born on 27 May 1900 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG, .1 
(Witness) Census 19011901 He appears as "son, age 10 months, 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 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 He is listed as "son age 10" 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).3 
Marriage*21 May 1923 Frank Willis married Hilda Alice Williams, daughter of Alfred John Williams and Hannah Elizabeth Young, on 21 May 1923 at St Mathias, West Ham, ESS, ENG, , "Frank Willis, age 22, Bachelor, Motor Driver of 45 Webb Street, son of Frank Willis, Labourer, married Hilda Alice Williams, age 21, spinster of 54 Barron Road, daughter of Alfred John Williams, Transport Worker. Witnesses E F Williams & Rose E Willis."4 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  Frank Willis is listed in the 1939 Register with Hilda Alice Williams at 67 Haydon Road, Dagenham, ESS, ENG, , he is described as Frank Willis born 27 May 1900 male Omnibus Driver (LPTB) married & Hilda A Willis born 14 January 1902 female Unpaid domestic duties married, Frank and Elsie are at home, 3 records closed.5 
(Witness) Death4 Jan 1940 Frank Willis witnessed the death of Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph"Death registered by F Willis, son, in attendance, of 67 Haydon Road Dagenham on 06 January 1940" on 4 Jan 1940 at 45 Webb Street, Plaistow, ESS,"heart."6 
Residence*4 Jan 1940 Frank Willis lived on 4 Jan 1940 at 67 Haydon Road, Dagenham, ESS.6 
Note*a 4 Jan 1940  After his mother's death Frank Hilda and Family moved into her home in Webb St leaving their modern home in Dagenham behind. a 4 Jan 1940. 
Note*Sep 1940  Bombed out of London during the Blitz which destroyed the family home at 45 Webb St Plaistow. They fled to Buckinghamshire on back of lorry borrowed by Will Dorsett. There they stayed with cousin Mabel in Hazlemere for a few days, then at Baptist Church Hall High Wycombe before ending up at Frieth Village Hall, where were fed & clothed by kindness of Frieth villagers and the local WVS. Offered farm cottage by at Parmoor, Greenwood, 2 miles away. Frank continued working in London until December 1940. He became the local 'Pru' agent until his retirement. Hilda lived in Stokenchurch, after Frank's death in 1964, until 1976. She then lived with her daughters, mainly Grace, until 1999 when she moved to Meadowside Residential Home in Marlow, following an accident. in Sep 1940. 
Occupation*a 1942  In a 1942 Frank was Prudential Assurance Agent. 
Residencec 1958 He lived c 1958 at 11 Hampden Cottages, Stokenchurch, BKM, ENG, ; The family had moved to a larger house in Eastwood Rd earlier.7 
Burial*May 1964 He was buried in May 1964 at St John the Evangelist Churchyard, Frieth, BKM, ENG, . 
Death*8 May 1964 He died on 8 May 1964 at Radcliff Inf. Oxford, Oxford, OXF, ENG, , at age 63 chest & heart conditions (not cancerous). 
Probate*11 Jun 1964 His estate was probated on 11 Jun 1964; National Probate Calendar: 1964 Willis Frank of 11 Hampden Cottages Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire died 8 May 1964 at Radcliffe Infirmary Oxford Administration Oxford 11 June to Philip Albert Willis Precision Grinder £1225.7 

Family

Hilda Alice Williams b. 14 Jan 1902, d. 16 Mar 2003
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth September Quarter 1900 Frank Willis W.Ham 4a 46 (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. [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.
  4. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage June Quarter 1923 Frank Willis (Williams) W.Ham 4a 34 (Source: GRO Index)
    Parish Register Marriage St Matthias Canning Town West Ham
    21 May 1923 Frank Willis, age 22, Bachelor, Motor Driver of 45 Webb Street, son of Frank Willis, Labourer, married Hilda Alice Williams, age 21, spinster of 54 Barron Road, daughter of Alfred John Williams, Transport Worker. Witnesses E F Williams & Rose E Willis.
  5. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1939 Register (Find My Past) 67 Haydon Road Dagenham
    Frank Willis born 27 May 1900 male Omnibus Driver (LPTB) married
    Hilda A Willis born 14 January 1902 female Unpaid domestic duties married
    Frank A Willis 17 Oct 1924 Male Toys Shop Assistant Single 122 3
    Elsie E Willis 26 Apr 1927 Female At School Single
    2 closed.
  6. [S18] GRO Certificate: Notes by Sarah Jane Smethem nee Willis (Ms1100): Death Certificate Registration District West Ham Sub-district West Ham Central 1940
    04 January 1940 45 Webb Street Elizabeth Sarah Ann Willis, female, 71 years, widow of Frank Willis General Labourer. Cause of Death Cardiac Failure due to Myocardial Degeneration. Certified by J Milner Helem Coroner for County Borough of West Ham after post mortem without inquest. Death registered by F Willis, son, in attendance, of 67 Haydon Road Dagenham on 06 January 1940.
  7. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: National Probate Calendar 1964 Willis Frank of 11 Hampden Cottages Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire died 8 May 1964 at Radcliffe Infirmary Oxford Administration Oxford 11 June to Philip Albert Willis Precision Grinder £1225.
  8. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited1 Oct 2020

Frank Alfred Willis

#52, b. 17 Oct 1924, d. 29 Mar 2002
ReferenceMs1052
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*17 Oct 1924 Frank Alfred Willis was born on 17 Oct 1924 at 52 Chesterton Terrace, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, .1 
Christening9 Nov 1924 He was christened on 9 Nov 1924 at St Matthias, Canning Town, ESS, ENG, ; Frank Alfred, born 17 October 1924, son of Frank Willis, Motor Driver and Hilda Alice Willis of 52 Chesterton Terrace.2 
(Witness) 1939 Register29 Sep 1939 He is listed as Frank A Willis born 17 October 1924 male Toys Shop Assistant single
+ 3 x closed records at the same address as Frank Willis and Hilda Alice Williams in the 1939 Register at 67 Haydon Road, at Dagenham; Frank Willis born 27 May 1900 male Omnibus Driver (LPTB) married & Hilda A Willis born 14 January 1902 female Unpaid domestic duties married, Frank and Elsie are at home, 3 records closed.3 
Note*1995  Medical: CLL diagnosed 1995, treated Wycombe General in 1995. 
Death*29 Mar 2002 Frank Alfred Willis died on 29 Mar 2002 at 1 Westwood, Holmers Farm Way, High Wycombe, BKM, ENG, , at age 77 CLL, heart failure at Wycombe General Hospital.4 
Burial*Apr 2002 He was buried in Apr 2002 at Churchyard, Lane End, BKM, ENG, . 

Citations

  1. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth December Quarter 1924 Frank A Willis (Williams) W.Ham 4a 195 (Source: GRO Index).
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Parish Register Baptism St Matthias Canning Town 09 November 1924 Frank Alfred, born 17 October 1924, son of Frank Willis, Motor Driver and Hilda Alice Willis of 52 Chesterton Terrace.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1939 Register (Find My Past) 67 Haydon Road Dagenham
    Frank Willis born 27 May 1900 male Omnibus Driver (LPTB) married
    Hilda A Willis born 14 January 1902 female Unpaid domestic duties married
    Frank A Willis 17 Oct 1924 Male Toys Shop Assistant Single 122 3
    Elsie E Willis 26 Apr 1927 Female At School Single
    2 closed.
  4. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Death registered Frank Alfred Willis April 2002 (Birth date 17 Oct 1924) Chiltern Buckinghamshire Reg No L7A Entry No 151.
Last Edited12 Apr 2019

Frederick William Willis1

#517, b. Sep 1859, d. 5 Dec 1877
ReferenceMs1517
FatherGeorge Henry Willis1 b. 1828, d. 21 Oct 1905
MotherAnn Green1 b. 1815, d. 1895
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*Sep 1859 Frederick William Willis was born in Sep 1859 at Hutton, ESS, ENG, .2 
Christening2 Oct 1859 He was christened on 2 Oct 1859 at Hutton, ESS; Frederick William Willis, son of George Henry Willis, Farmer, and Ann Willis of Hutton.3 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 He was shown as "Frederic William Willis, son, age 1, born Hutton Essex" in the home of George Henry Willis and Ann Green in the 1861 census at Martins Farm House, Hutton, ESS, ENG, . George is a Farmer of 155 acres employing 6 men 2 boys, Ann is 45. Son Frederick is with them and her mother.4 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 He was recordedin the house of George Henry Willis and Ann Green in the 1871 census at Martins Farm House, Hutton, ESS. He farmer age 34 of 155 acres employing 6 men and 2 boys. His sister is visiting.1 
Death*5 Dec 1877 Frederick William Willis died on 5 Dec 1877 at Hutton, ESS, at age 18.5,6 
Probate*22 Feb 1878 His estate was probated on 22 Feb 1878; the Personal Estate of Frederic William Willis late of Hutton, Bachelor was granted to George Henry Willis of Hutton Farmer the Father and Next of Kin.5 

Citations

  1. [S12] 1861 Census online: RG9/1076 Registration district: Billericay Sub-registration district: Great Burstead ED, institution, or vessel: 15 Folio: 153 Page: 8 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 38.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Birth September Quarter 1859 Frederic William Willis Billericay 4a 127 (Source: FreeBMD).
  3. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Baptisms Huttton 02 October 1859 Frederick William Willis, son of George Henry Willis, Farmer, and Ann Willis of Hutton.
  4. [S12] 1861 Census online: 1861 Census: RG9/1076 Folio 153 Page 8 Billericay Great Burstead Essex
    Hutton Schedule No. 38 Farm House Martins Farm nr High Road
    George Henry Willis, Head, married, age 34, Farmer 155 acres employing 6 men 2 boys, born Thaxted Essex
    Ann Willis, wife, married, age 45, Farmer's wife, born Hutton Essex
    Frederic William Willis, son, age 1, born Hutton Essex
    Hannah Johnson Green, mother in law, age 88, formerly Farmer's wife, born Hutton Essex
    Emma Maria Barnes, Serv, unmarried, age 20, House Servant, born East Horndon Essex.
  5. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1878 National Probate Calendar (Ancestry)
    Willis Frederic William Personal Estate under £100 22 February 1878 Administration of the Personal Estate of Frederic William Willis late of Hutton in the County of Essex Bachelor who died 5 December 1877 at Hutton was granted at the Principal Registry to George Henry Willis of Hutton Farmer the Father and Next of Kin."
  6. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Death December Quarter 1877 Frederick William Willis age 18 Billericay 4a 128 (Source: FreeBMD).
Last Edited12 Dec 2016

George Willis

#13, b. 1800, d. 8 Jan 1870
ReferenceMs1013
FatherSamuel Willis b. 24 Mar 1771, d. 24 Jul 1838
MotherElizabeth Count b. Feb 1774, d. 1827
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*1800 George Willis was born in 1800 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .1 
Baptism18 May 1800 He was baptized on 18 May 1800 at Thaxted, ESS.2 
Marriage License13 Oct 1823 He and Betsy Hockley obtained a marriage license on 13 Oct 1823 at Broxted, ESS, ENG, ; Marriage Licence 13 October 1823 George Willis, of parish of Broxted, and Betsey Hockley. Witness Nicholas Bull.3 
Marriage*16 Oct 1823 George Willis married Betsy Hockley, daughter of John Hockley and Mary Barnard, on 16 Oct 1823 at Parish Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, , "GEORGE WILLIS of the Parish of Broxted, bachelor and BETSY HOCKLEY of Thaxted, spinster. Married by licence."4,3 
Residence*fr 1825 - 1838 George Willis lived fr 1825 - 1838 at Horham Hall, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; George and family lived in Horham Hall until at least 1838.3 
Census 1841*6 Jun 1841 He and Betsy Hockley appeared in the 1841 census at The Farm (between Common Rd Cottages and Tarrents Corner), Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . George describes himself as a Farmer. A man and a girl (servants) are living in. The older children are described as Farmer.5 
Residence1848 George Willis lived in 1848 at East Horndon Hall, Brentwood, ESS, ENG, ; George Willis, Farmer.6 
Census 1851*30 Mar 1851 He and Betsy Hockley appeared in the 1851 census at East Horndon Hall, Brentwood, ESS. He farmer of 350 acres age 51, employing 10 men. Harriet, Thomas and James are not in the census.7 
(Witness) Marriage7 Jun 1855 George Willis 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.8,9 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 George Willis and Betsy Hockley appeared in the 1861 census at Barton Hall, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG, . He age 61, farmer of 415 acres employing 10 men and 3 boys.10 
Death*8 Jan 1870 George Willis died on 8 Jan 1870 at Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG, , Betsy is a widow in 1871.11,3 
Burial*15 Jan 1870 He was buried on 15 Jan 1870 at St Mary & All Saints, Great Stambridge, ESS; George Willis age 69.12 
Probate29 Mar 1870 His estate was probated on 29 Mar 1870 at Barton Hall, Great Stambridge, ESS; 29 March The will of George Willis late of Barton Hall in the parish of Great Stambridge in the county of Essex Farmer deceased who died 8 January 1870 at Barton Hall aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Betsy Willis of Great Stambridge aforesaid widow the Relict George Henry Willis of Hutton in the county aforesaid Farmer the Son John Hockley of Hatfield Broad Oak in the county aforesaid Farmer and Harriet Willis of Great Stambridge aforesaid Spinster the Daughter Executors
(1870 National Probate Calendar George Willis Effects under £4000).13 

Family

Betsy Hockley b. 22 Sep 1797, d. 12 Mar 1886
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] 1851 Census Online: HO107/1774 folio 5 page 2 house 6.
  2. [S20] International Genealogical Index or Family Search.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  4. [S44] Parish Marriage Registers: 1823 Oct 16 Thaxted Parish Church GEORGE WILLIS of the Parish of Broxted, bachelor and BETSY HOCKLEY of Thaxted, spinster. Married by licence. William Buggs Curate. Witnesses: Mary Hockley, John Willis, John Hockley, Mary Ann Willis, William Freeman. Signed by all parties
    Entry Number 146.
  5. [S21] 1841 Census online: 1841 Census: Dunmow/Thaxted HO 107/328/24 Folio 31 Page 23 Schedule No 115
    Common Rd Cottages/ The Farm
    George Willis, age 40, Farmer, born in Essex
    Betsey Willis, age 40, born in Essex
    Harriet Willis, age 15, born in Essex
    Elizabeth Ann Willis, age 14, born in Essex
    George Henry Willis, age 12, born in Essex
    Maria Willis, age 10, born in Essex
    Samuel Willis, age 8, born in Essex
    William Alfred Willis, age 6, born in Essex
    James Willis, age 4, born in Essex
    Mary Ann Willis, age 2, born in Essex
    Julia Jane Willis, age 8 mo, born in Essex
    Thomas Ashdon, age 53, Male Servant, born in Essex
    Maria Perry, age 15, Female Servant, born in Essex.
  6. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: White's Directory of Essex 1848 East Horndon: George Willis, Farmer East Horndon Hall.
  7. [S11] 1851 Census Online: HO107/1774 folio 5 page 2 house 6
    1851 Census: HO 1774 Folio 5 Page 2 Billericay/Brentwood
    East Horndon Schedule No. 6 East Horndon Hall
    George Willis, Head, married, age 51, Farmer of 350 acres employing 10 Labourers, born Thaxted Essex
    Betsey Willis, wife, married, age 52, born New Sampford Essex
    Elizabeth A Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 24, born Thaxted Essex
    George H Willis, son, unmarried, age 22, born Thaxted Essex
    Maria Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 20, born Thaxted Essex
    William A Willis, son, unmarried, age 17, born Thaxted Essex
    Samuel Willis, son, unmarried, age 19, born Thaxted Essex
    Mary A Willis, daughter, age 12, born Thaxted Essex
    Julia J Willis, daughter, age 10, born Thaxted Essex.
  8. [S18] GRO Certificate.
  9. [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.
  10. [S12] 1861 Census online: RG9/1085 Registration district: Rochford Sub-registration district: Rochford ED, institution, or vessel: 5 Folio: 70 Page: 2 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 6
    1861 Census: RG9/1085 Folio 70 Page 2 Rochford Essex
    Great Stambridge Schedule No. 6 Barton Hall
    George Willis, Head, married, age 61, Farmer of 415 acres employing 10 men & 3 boys, born Thaxted
    Betsy Willis, wife, married, age 62, born Little Sampford Essex
    William Alfred Willis, son, unmarried, age 27, Farmer Son, born Broxted Essex
    Mary Ann Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 22, born Broxted Essex
    Julia Jane Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 20, born Broxted Essex.
  11. [S18] GRO Certificate: Death 1870 Rochford Essex
    Eighth January 1870 Great Stambridge George Willis male age 69 years Farmer. Cause of death Apoplexy certified. Death registered by W W Willis present at the death of Great Stambridge on Tenth January 1870. Registrar Thomas King.
  12. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Parish Register Burial 15 January 1870 St Mary & All Saints Great Stambridge George Willis age 69.
  13. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1870 National Probate Calendar George Willis Effects under £4000.
  14. [S4] Geohw.ged: Date of Import: 24 Jan 2000.
Last Edited22 Mar 2019

George Henry Willis

#3, b. 25 Sep 1887, d. 11 Jan 1940
ReferenceMs1003
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*25 Sep 1887 George Henry Willis was born on 25 Sep 1887 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG, .1,2 
Baptism24 May 1888 He was baptized on 24 May 1888 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; George Henry, son of Frank Willis, Dairyman, and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Willis of Plaistow.3 
(Witness) Census 18911891 He was recorded as "son, single, age 3, 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.4 
(Witness) Census 19011901 He appears as "son, age 13, Errand Boy, worker, 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.5 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 He is listed as "Single General Labourer age 23" 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).6 
Marriage*Mar 1915 George Henry Willis married Teresa Harrick, daughter of William Harrick and Elizabeth Unknown, in Mar 1915 at West Ham, ESS, ENG, .7 
(Witness) Marriage7 Jul 1923 George Henry Willis witnessed the marriage of Rose Elizabeth Willis and William Henry Marks on 7 Jul 1923 at St Andrews, Plaistow, West Ham, ESS, ENG, ; he is 24 Batch Labr of 45 Webb St son of Walter Edward deceased printer. She is 25 of 138 New Barn St son of Frank Labourer. [Suspect these addresses have been transposed by the registrar] Witnesses were Father(or brother)George H and Ethel.8,9 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  George Henry Willis is listed in the 1939 Register with Teresa Harrick at 116 Dersingham Avenue, East Ham, ESS, ENG, , he is described as 1997 Commercial Traveller (Paper and Invoice) Male Married & Teresa Willis born 17 October 1889 Unpaid Domestic Duties Female Married.1 
Death*11 Jan 1940 George Henry Willis died on 11 Jan 1940 at ESS, ENG, , at age 52 age 52.10,11 

Family

Teresa Harrick b. 17 Oct 1888, d. 24 Apr 1976
Children

Citations

  1. [S52] HM Government, "1939 Register."
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth December Quarter 1887 George Henry Willis W.Ham 4a 103 (Source:GRO Index)
    1939 Register confirmed date of birth as 25 September 1887.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Parish Register Baptism Thaxted 24 May 1888 George Henry, son of Frank Willis, Dairyman, and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Willis of.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [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.
  7. [S16] GRO Index entry: FmP: Marriage: MarriageFinder™: George H Willis married Teresa Harrick
    Name: WILLIS, George H Registration district: West Ham County: Essex Year of registration: 1915 Quarter of registration: Jan-Feb-Mar Spouse's last name Harrick Volume no: 4A Page no: 570.
  8. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage September Quarter 1923 Rose E Willis (Marks) W.Ham 4a 336 (Source: GRO Index).
  9. [S18] GRO Certificate: Number 276 obtained and Held on file by DB.
  10. [S16] GRO Index entry: Death March Quarter 1940 George H Willis age 52 Essex S.W. 4a 531 (Source: GRO Index).
  11. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited2 Mar 2017

George Henry Willis1

#23, b. 1828, d. 21 Oct 1905
ReferenceMs1023
FatherGeorge Willis1 b. 1800, d. 8 Jan 1870
MotherBetsy Hockley1 b. 22 Sep 1797, d. 12 Mar 1886
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*1828 George Henry Willis was born in 1828 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex, .2,3 
Christening14 Dec 1828 He was christened on 14 Dec 1828 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; George Henry, son of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Thaxted.4 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 He appeared as "age 12" at the same address as George Willis and Betsy Hockley in the 1841 census at The Farm (between Common Rd Cottages and Tarrents Corner), Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . George describes himself as a Farmer. A man and a girl (servants) are living in. The older children are described as Farmer.5 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 He was listedin the household of George Willis and Betsy Hockley in the 1851 census at East Horndon Hall, Brentwood, ESS, ENG, . He farmer of 350 acres age 51, employing 10 men. Harriet, Thomas and James are not in the census.6 
Marriage*11 Apr 1855 George Henry Willis married Ann Green, daughter of William Green and Hannah Johnson Jeggins, on 11 Apr 1855 at St Clement Danes, Westminster, MDX, ENG, , "by licence, April 11th 1855 George Henry Willis, full age, bachelor, Farmer of 16 Essex Street, son of George Willis, Farmer, married Ann Green, full age, spinster, of Parish of Hutton, daughter of William Green, Farmer."7,8 
(Witness) Marriage7 Jun 1855 George Henry Willis 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.9,10 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 George Henry Willis and Ann Green appeared in the 1861 census at Martins Farm House, Hutton, ESS, ENG, . George is a Farmer of 155 acres employing 6 men 2 boys, Ann is 45. Son Frederick is with them and her mother.11 
(Executor) Probate29 Mar 1870 George Henry Willis was the executor of George Willis's estate (of Hutton in the county aforesaid Farmer the Son) on 29 Mar 1870 at Barton Hall, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG, ; 29 March The will of George Willis late of Barton Hall in the parish of Great Stambridge in the county of Essex Farmer deceased who died 8 January 1870 at Barton Hall aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Betsy Willis of Great Stambridge aforesaid widow the Relict George Henry Willis of Hutton in the county aforesaid Farmer the Son John Hockley of Hatfield Broad Oak in the county aforesaid Farmer and Harriet Willis of Great Stambridge aforesaid Spinster the Daughter Executors
(1870 National Probate Calendar George Willis Effects under £4000).12 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 George Henry Willis and Ann Green appeared in the 1871 census at Martins Farm House, Hutton, ESS. He farmer age 34 of 155 acres employing 6 men and 2 boys. His sister is visiting.13 
Residence*1874 George Henry Willis lived in 1874 at Martin's Farm, Hutton, ESS, ENG, .14 
(Witness) Probate22 Feb 1878 He witnessed the probate of Frederick William Willis's estate on 22 Feb 1878; the Personal Estate of Frederic William Willis late of Hutton, Bachelor was granted to George Henry Willis of Hutton Farmer the Father and Next of Kin.15 
Census*3 Apr 1881 George Henry Willis and Ann Green appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 at By Main Rd Farm house, Hutton, ESS, ENG, ; George Henry Willis, Head, 52, born Thaxtead Essex, Farmer occupier of 165 acres employing 6 men 1 boy and Ann, 62.16 
(Executor) Probate14 Jun 1884 George Henry Willis was the executor of Mary Ann Willis's estate on 14 Jun 1884 at Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, ; Mary Ann Major Personal Estate £10,283 5s 6d who died 29 April 1884 was proved by George Henry Willis of Hutton Farmer and Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Fryerning Hall in the parish of Fryerning the Nephews the Executors. That estate would have been worth at least one million in 2016 and had the economic power of over 15 million.17 
(Witness) Probate11 Dec 1884 George Henry Willis witnessed the probate of Harriet Willis's estate on 11 Dec 1884 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Personal Estate £919 132 11d
The will of Harriett Willis late of Thaxted in the county of Essex Spinster who died 13 October 1884 at the Royal Hospital Waterloo-road in the county of Surrey was proved at the Principal Registry by Julia Jane Willis of Thaxted Spinster the Sister and George Henry Willis of Hutton in the county of Essex Farmer the Brother the Executors.18 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 George Henry Willis appeared in the 1891 census at London Road, Hutton, ESS, ENG, . George H Willis, Head, married, age 62, Farmer & Anne Willis, wife, age 72, with a single servant.19 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 He and Ann Green appeared in the 1891 census at No. 4 London Road, Hutton, ESS, ENG, . George H Willis, Head, age 62, Farmer, and Anne Willis, wife, age 72.20 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 He appears as "George Henry Willis, Brother in law, widower, age 72, Farmer (retired" in the household of John Hockley and Maria Willis in the 1901 census at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, . John Hockley, Head, married, age 71, Farmer and Maria Hockley, wife, age 70 have 4 of their children and her widowed brother with them.21 
Death*21 Oct 1905 George Henry Willis died on 21 Oct 1905 at Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, .22,3 
Probate*4 Dec 1905 His estate was probated on 4 Dec 1905; Willis George Henry of Friars-farm Hatfield Broad Oak Essex died 21 October 1905 Administration London 4 December to Julia Jane Tredgett (wife of John Tredgett) Effects £120 13s 8d. Julia Jane is his sister.23 

Family

Ann Green b. 1815, d. 1895
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] Geohw.ged: Date of Import: 24 Jan 2000.
  2. [S11] 1851 Census Online.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  4. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Parish Register Baptism 14 December 1828 St John the Baptist Thaxted George Henry, son of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Thaxted.
  5. [S21] 1841 Census online: 1841 Census: Dunmow/Thaxted HO 107/328/24 Folio 31 Page 23 Schedule No 115
    Common Rd Cottages/ The Farm
    George Willis, age 40, Farmer, born in Essex
    Betsey Willis, age 40, born in Essex
    Harriet Willis, age 15, born in Essex
    Elizabeth Ann Willis, age 14, born in Essex
    George Henry Willis, age 12, born in Essex
    Maria Willis, age 10, born in Essex
    Samuel Willis, age 8, born in Essex
    William Alfred Willis, age 6, born in Essex
    James Willis, age 4, born in Essex
    Mary Ann Willis, age 2, born in Essex
    Julia Jane Willis, age 8 mo, born in Essex
    Thomas Ashdon, age 53, Male Servant, born in Essex
    Maria Perry, age 15, Female Servant, born in Essex.
  6. [S11] 1851 Census Online: HO107/1774 folio 5 page 2 house 6
    1851 Census: HO 1774 Folio 5 Page 2 Billericay/Brentwood
    East Horndon Schedule No. 6 East Horndon Hall
    George Willis, Head, married, age 51, Farmer of 350 acres employing 10 Labourers, born Thaxted Essex
    Betsey Willis, wife, married, age 52, born New Sampford Essex
    Elizabeth A Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 24, born Thaxted Essex
    George H Willis, son, unmarried, age 22, born Thaxted Essex
    Maria Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 20, born Thaxted Essex
    William A Willis, son, unmarried, age 17, born Thaxted Essex
    Samuel Willis, son, unmarried, age 19, born Thaxted Essex
    Mary A Willis, daughter, age 12, born Thaxted Essex
    Julia J Willis, daughter, age 10, born Thaxted Essex.
  7. [S18] GRO Certificate: Marriage Certificate: Marriage 1855 Parish Churh Parish of St Clement Danes Middlesex by licence
    April 11th 1855 George Henry Willis, full age, bachelor, Farmer of 16 Essex Street, son of George Willis, Farmer, married Ann Green, full age, spinster, of Parish of Hutton County of Essex, daughter of William Green, Farmer. Witnesses William Ruffell & Mary Ann Ruffell.
  8. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage June Quarter 1855 George Henry Willis (Ann Green) Strand 1b 515 (Source: GRO Index).
  9. [S18] GRO Certificate.
  10. [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.
  11. [S12] 1861 Census online: 1861 Census: RG9/1076 Folio 153 Page 8 Billericay Great Burstead Essex
    Hutton Schedule No. 38 Farm House Martins Farm nr High Road
    George Henry Willis, Head, married, age 34, Farmer 155 acres employing 6 men 2 boys, born Thaxted Essex
    Ann Willis, wife, married, age 45, Farmer's wife, born Hutton Essex
    Frederic William Willis, son, age 1, born Hutton Essex
    Hannah Johnson Green, mother in law, age 88, formerly Farmer's wife, born Hutton Essex
    Emma Maria Barnes, Serv, unmarried, age 20, House Servant, born East Horndon Essex.
  12. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1870 National Probate Calendar George Willis Effects under £4000.
  13. [S12] 1861 Census online: RG9/1076 Registration district: Billericay Sub-registration district: Great Burstead ED, institution, or vessel: 15 Folio: 153 Page: 8 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 38.
  14. [S63] Published Directory: Sarah Smethem: Post Office Directory 1874 (www.historyhouse.co.uk) Hutton George Henry Willis, farmer, Martin's Farm.
  15. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1878 National Probate Calendar (Ancestry)
    Willis Frederic William Personal Estate under £100 22 February 1878 Administration of the Personal Estate of Frederic William Willis late of Hutton in the County of Essex Bachelor who died 5 December 1877 at Hutton was granted at the Principal Registry to George Henry Willis of Hutton Farmer the Father and Next of Kin."
  16. [S23] 1881 Census Online , RG11/1758 f. 152
    1881 Census: RG11/1758 Folio 152 Page 17 Hutton Essex
    By Main Road Farm House
    George Henry Willis, Head, male, married, age 52, born Thaxtead Essex, Farmer occupier of 165 acres employing 6 men 1 boy
    Ann Willis, wife, married, female, age 62, born Hutton Essex
    Mary Jane Murray, Servant, unmarried, female, age 20, born Nevendon Essex, Servant General Domestic.
  17. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1884 National Probate Register Mary Ann Major Personal Estate £10,283 5s 6d
    14 June The will of Mary Ann Major late of Saffron Walden in the county of Essex widow who died 29 April 1884 was proved at the Principal Registry by George Henry Willis of Hutton in the said county Farmer and Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Fryerning Hall in the parish of Fryerning in the said county Farmer the Nephews the Executors."
  18. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "1884 National Probate Calendar Harriett Willis Personal Estate £919 132 11d
    11 December The will of Harriett Willis late of Thaxted in the county of Essex Spinster who died 13 October 1884 at the Royal Hospital Waterloo-road in the county of Surrey was proved at the Principal Registry by Julia Jane Willis of Thaxted Spinster the Sister and George Henry Willis of Hutton in the county of Essex Farmer the Brother the Executors.
    "
  19. [S15] 1891 Census online: 1891 Census: RG12/1381 Folio 118 page 1 Billericay/Brentwood
    Parish: Hutton Schedule No. 4 London Road
    George H Willis, Head, married, age 62, Farmer, born Broxtead Essex
    Anne Willis, wife, married, age 72, born Hutton Essex
    Harriet L ?Unwin, Servt, single, age 15, Domestic Servant, born Mountnessing Essex.
  20. [S15] 1891 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1381 Folio 118 page 1 Billericay/Brentwood Parish: Hutton Schedule No. 4 London Road
    George H Willis, Head, married, age 62, Farmer, born Broxtead Essex
    Anne Willis, wife, married, age 72, born Hutton Essex
    Harriet L Unwin, Servt, single, age 15, Domestic Servant, born Mountnessing Essex.
  21. [S14] 1901 Census online: 1901 Census: RG13/1731 Folio 31 Page 16 Dunmow Essex
    Parish: Hatfield Broad Oak, Ecclesiastical Parish: Holy Trinity
    Schedule No. 113 Friar's Farm
    John Hockley, Head, married, age 71, Farmer, employer, born New Sampford Essex
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, age 70, born Thaxted Essex
    Annie Hockley, daughter, single, age 43, born Great Sampford Essex
    Emily Major Hockley, daughter, single, age 40, born Great Sampford Essex
    Harriett Ann Hockley, daughter, single, age 34, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Albert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley, son, single, age 31, Farmer's son, worker at home, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    George Henry Willis, Brother in law, widower, age 72, Farmer (retired), born Thaxted Essex.
  22. [S27] National Probate Calendar.
  23. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "1905 National Probate Calendar Willis George Henry of Friars-farm Hatfield Broad Oak Essex died 21 October 1905 Administration London 4 December to Julia Jane Tredgett (wife of John Tredgett) Effects £120 13s 8d."
Last Edited2 Mar 2017

George Henry Willis1,2

#29, b. 11 Oct 1863, d. 5 Sep 1912
ReferenceMs1029
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 Oct 1863 George Henry Willis was born on 11 Oct 1863 at Little Baddow, ESS, ENG, .3,4 
Christening29 Jan 1864 He was christened on 29 Jan 1864 at Thaxted Congregational Church, Thaxted, ESS, Essex, ; George Henry Willis, son of James Willis, Farmer, and Emma Hockley of Little Baddow. Born 11 October 1863. Christened on same day as his cousin Frederick William Hockley.5 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 He was recorded as "son, age 7, 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.6 
Census*3 Apr 1881 George Henry Willis appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 at Waltham Cross, Cheshunt, HRT, ENG, ; age 17 a Grocers Apprentice, Frank and George are living near each other in 1881.7 
Marriage*1887 He married Edith Chick in 1887 at West Ham, ESS, ENG, .8 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 George Henry Willis and Edith Chick appeared in the 1891 census at 2 Warmington St, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, . George H Willis, Head, married, age 27, Cowkeeper Milk, employer, Edith is 24 and Grace is 2.9 
Residence*1896 George Henry Willis lived in 1896 at 2 Warmington St, Plaistow, ESS; Willis Geo Hy, Cow Keeper.10 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 He and Edith Chick appeared in the 1901 census at 2 Warmington St, Plaistow, ESS. George H Willis, Head, married, age 37, Cowkeeper & Dairyman, own account, working at home, with Edith and all the children.11 
Census 1911*31 Mar 1911 George Henry Willis appeared 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.12 
Death*5 Sep 1912 He died on 5 Sep 1912 at 33 James Street, Canning Town, ESS, ENG, , at age 48 George Henry Willis, 48 years, Dairyman (Master). Cause of death Acute Bronchitis, Heart Failure.13,14 
Probate*17 Jan 1913 His estate was probated on 17 Jan 1913; Willis George Henry of 33 James-street Plaistow Essex died 5 September 1912 Administration London 17 January to the Public Trustee. Effects £3194 2s 9d.15 

Family

Edith Chick b. Dec 1866, d. Dec 1907
Children

Citations

  1. [S6] Geohwi.ged: Date of Import: 23 Jan 2000.
  2. [S13] 1871 Census online.
  3. [S29] Non Conformist Registers.
  4. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth December Quarter 1863 George Henry Willis Chelmsford 4a 168 (Source: GRO Index).
  5. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Baptism 29 January 1864 George Henry Willis, son of James Willis, Farmer, and Emma Hockley of Little Baddow. Born 11 October 1863 (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office) Christened on same day as his cousin Frederick William Hockley.
  6. [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.
  7. [S23] 1881 Census Online , RG11/1397 f. 37.
  8. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage December Quarter 1887 George Henry Willis (m Edith Chick) W.Ham 4a 280 (Source: GRO Index).
  9. [S15] 1891 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1342 P 30 West Ham Plaistow, Parish of St Andrews
    Schedule No 180 2 Warmington Street
    George H Willis, Head, married, age 27, Cowkeeper Milk, employer, born Little Baddow Essex
    Edith Willis, wife, married, age 24, born London
    Grace A Willis, daughter, age 2, born Plaistow Essex.
  10. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1896 Plaistow Post Office Street Directory: Warmington Street 2 Willis Geo Hy, Cow Keeper.
  11. [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.
  12. [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.
  13. [S18] GRO Certificate: Sarah Smethem: Death September Quarter 1912 George H Willis age 48 W.Ham 4a 124 (Source: GRO Index)
    Death Certificate 1912 Canning Town West Ham
    05 September 1912 33 James Street George Henry Willis, male, 48 years, Dairyman (Master). Cause of death Acute Bronchitis, Heart Failure, Certified by A G Reid URCS. Death registered by Frank Willis, Brother, in attendance, of 45 Webb Street Plaistow on 05 September 1912.
  14. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  15. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: 1913 National Probate Calendar Willis George Henry of 33 James-street Plaistow Essex died 5 September 1912 Administration London 17 January to the Public Trustee. Effects £3194 2s 9d."
Last Edited7 Nov 2018

George Richard Willis

#57, b. 9 Aug 1933, d. 28 Sep 1994
ReferenceMs1057
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-)
Name Variation  George Richard Willis was also known as Rick he was always known as Richard, rather than George.1 
Birth*9 Aug 1933 He was born on 9 Aug 1933 at 16 Farmway, Dagenham, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
Illness*Jan 1994  On Jan 1994 he was ill "Medical: Cancer diagnosed Jan 1994, treated Stoke Mandeville." 
Death*28 Sep 1994 He died on 28 Sep 1994 at Mill House, Aylesbury Rd., Wendover, BKM, ENG, , at age 61 Stomach Cancer.4 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth September Quarter 1933 George R Willis (Williams) Romford 4a 774 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S18] GRO Certificate: Sarah Smethem: Birth Certificate 1933 Romford Sub-district Ilford Essex
    Ninth August 1933 16 Farmway George Richard, boy, son of Frank Willis, Motor Bus Driver and Hilda Alice Willis formerly Williams. Birth registered by H A Williams, mother of 16 Farmway Dagenham on 18 September 1933.
  4. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Death registered September 1994 George Richard Willis (Date of Birth 09 Aug 1933) Aylesbury Vale Buckinghamshire Register No A16C Entry No 77.
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