Grace Alice Willis1

#961, b. Jun 1888
ReferenceMs1961
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 1888 Grace Alice Willis was born in Jun 1888 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG, .2 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 She was recorded as "Grace A Willis, daughter, age 2" in the household of George Henry Willis and Edith Chick in the census at 2 Warmington St, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, . George H Willis, Head, married, age 27, Cowkeeper Milk, employer, Edith is 24 and Grace is 2.3 
(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. George H Willis, Head, married, age 37, Cowkeeper & Dairyman, own account, working at home, with Edith and all the children.4 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 She is listed as "Grace is Single, a Housekeeper age 22" 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.5 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Birth June Quarter 1888 Grace Alice Willis W.Ham 4a 162 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [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.
  4. [S14] 1901 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census RG13/1574 P 32 West Ham, Parish of St Andrews, Hudsons ward
    Schedule No 189 2 Warmington Street
    George H Willis, Head, married, age 37, Cowkeeper & Dairyman, own account, working at home, born Little Baddow Essex
    Edith Willis, wife, married, age 34, born London Middlesex
    Grace A Willis, daughter, single, age 12, born West Ham Essex
    Henry J Willis, son, single, age 9, born West Ham Essex
    Alfred Willis, son, single, age 5, born West Ham Essex
    Emma K Willis, daughter, single, age 2, born West Ham Essex
    Edith Ivy Willis, daughter, single, age 5 months, born West Ham Essex.
  5. [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

Harriet Willis1

#21, b. 1825, d. 13 Oct 1884
ReferenceMs1021
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*1825 Harriet Willis was born in 1825 at Horham Hall, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .2 
Christening12 Apr 1825 She was christened on 12 Apr 1825 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Harriett, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Horham Hall.3 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared as "age 15" 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.4 
Census 1851*30 Mar 1851 Harriet Willis appeared in the 1851 census at High Street, Chelmsford, ESS, ENG, . Harriet, 26, a farmer's daughter is visiting the COUNT family (her grandmothers family).5 
(Witness) Marriage7 Jun 1855 She 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.6,7 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 She was shown as "Harriet Willis, niece, unmarried, age 35, born Thaxted Essex" in the home of Ann Hockley in the 1861 census at Yardley Hall, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . Ann, unmarried age 60 is head of a farm of 190 acres employing 1 foreman, 7 men and 2 boys, her sisters Susan and Jane and also Harriet Willis are with her.8 
(Witness) Probate29 Mar 1870 Harriet Willis witnessed the probate of George Willis's estate (Harriet Willis of Great Stambridge aforesaid Spinster the Daughter) 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).9 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 She was recorded as "Harriett Willis Sister unmarried 46" in the house of George Henry Willis and Ann Green in the 1871 census at Martins Farm House, Hutton, ESS, ENG, . He farmer age 34 of 155 acres employing 6 men and 2 boys. His sister is visiting.10 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 She, described as "Harriet Willis, niece, unmarried, age 56, born Broxted Essex
" , appeared in the household of Susan Hockley in this census at Susans in Newbiggen St, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . Susan is now Head, unmarried, age 76, Retired Farmer. with her sister Betsy and 2 nieces.11 
Death*13 Oct 1884 Harriet Willis died on 13 Oct 1884 at Royal Hospital 57 Waterloo Road, Lambeth, SRY, Essex, .12,13 
Burial*18 Oct 1884 She was buried on 18 Oct 1884 at Independent Meeting House Burial Ground, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .14,13 
Probate11 Dec 1884 Her estate was probated 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.15 

Citations

  1. [S3] AgnesW2.ged: Date of Import: 24 Jan 2000.
  2. [S51] Researcher Derek Bandy.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Parish Register Baptisms St John the Baptist Thaxted
    12 April 1825 Harriett, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Horham Hall.
  4. [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.
  5. [S11] 1851 Census Online: Samuel     Count     Head     Married     Male     49     1802     Grocer (Employing 1 Man)     Chelmsford, Essex, England     Transcription
    Catherine     Count     Wife     Married     Female     25     1826     -     Chelmsford, Essex, England     Transcription
    Charles S     Count     Son     -     Male     1     1850     -     Chelmsford, Essex, England     Transcription
    -     Count     Daughter     -     Female     -     -     -     Chelmsford, Essex, England     Transcription
    Frederick     Count     Nephew     Unmarried     Male     19     1832     Grocers Assistant     Springfield, Essex, England     Transcription
    Harriet     Willis     Visitor     Unmarried     Female     26     1825     Farmer's Daur     Thaxted, Essex, England
    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. [S18] GRO Certificate.
  7. [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.
  8. [S12] 1861 Census online: 1861 Census: RG9/1119 Folio 33 Page 15 Thaxted Essex
    Schedule No. 84 Yardley Hall
    Ann Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 60, Farm 190 acres empl 1 Foreman Bailiff, 7 ? & 2 Boys, born Walden Essex
    Susan Hockley, sister, unmarried, age 56, born Walden Essex
    Jane Hockley, sister, age 52, born Walden Essex
    Harriet Willis, niece, unmarried, age 35, born Thaxted Essex
    James Francis, G Serv, widower, age 59, Ag Lab, born Thaxted Essex.
  9. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1870 National Probate Calendar George Willis Effects under £4000.
  10. [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.
  11. [S23] 1881 Census Online , 1881 Census: RG11/ 1815 Folio 41 Page 7
    Newbiggen Street Thaxted Essex
    Susan Hockley, Head, unmarried, female, age 76, born Saffron Walden Essex, Retired Farmer
    Julia Jane Willis, niece, unmarried, female, age 40, born Broxted Essex Housekeeper
    Betsey Willis, sister, widow, female, age 83, born New Sampford Essex, Retired Farmer
    Harriet Willis, niece, unmarried, female, age 56, born Broxted Essex.
  12. [S18] GRO Certificate: Death certificate 1884 Lambeth, sub-district Waterloo First Part
    13 October 1884 Royal Hospital 57 Waterloo Road Harriet Willis, female, age 59 years, Gentlewoman (from Thaxted Essex). Cause of death Ovarian Tumour 1 year Operation 6 days ago Peritonitis Exhaustion. Death registered by J J Willis sister, present at the death, of Thaxted Essex on 14 October 1884.
  13. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  14. [S29] Non Conformist Registers: "Death recorded in Thaxted Congregational Church records: Harriet Willis, female, age 59 years, spinster, died 13 October 1884, buried 18 October 1884 at Old Independent Meeting House Burial Ground (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office)."
  15. [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.
    "
Last Edited15 Nov 2016

Henry Willis1

#516, b. 1832, d. 29 Mar 1898
ReferenceMs1516
FatherJames Willis1 b. 8 Jun 1806, d. 16 Jan 1885
MotherMaria Seex1 b. 28 Dec 1803, d. 1860
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*1832 Henry Willis was born in 1832 at Tilty, ESS, ENG, .2 
Christening19 Oct 1832 He was christened on 19 Oct 1832 at St Mary The Virgin, Tilty, ESS, ENG, ; Henry Willis, son of James Willis, Farmer, and Maria Willis of Tilty.3
 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 He 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.4 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 He was listed as "Henry Willis, son, unmarried, age 18" 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.5 
Marriage*7 Jun 1859 Henry Willis married Anna Constance Chenery, daughter of Robert Chenery and Hannah Unknown, on 7 Jun 1859 at Nedging, SFK, ENG, .6,7 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 He was recorded as "Henry Willis, Friend, married, age 38, born Tilty Essex, actually his brother in law and 1st cousin" in the house of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma Willis in the 1871 census at Fryerning Hall, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, . Joseph, age 38 Farmer 400 acres employing 29 men 4 boys and Emma, 40, have moved into his retired father's farm. 2 of the children and other family members are there as well.8 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 Henry Willis and Anna Constance Chenery appeared in the 1881 census at 8 Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, ESS, ENG, . Henry 49 and "Hannah" 50 are of independant means.9 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Henry Willis and Anna Constance Chenery appeared in the 1891 census at Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, ESS, ENG, . Henry 58 and Maria 60 are living on own means.10 
Death*29 Mar 1898 Henry Willis died on 29 Mar 1898 at Great Chesterford, ESS, ENG, .11,12 
Burial*4 Apr 1898 He was buried on 4 Apr 1898 at St Mary The Virgin, Tilty, ESS.13 
Probate31 Aug 1898 His estate was probated on 31 Aug 1898 at Great Chesterford, ESS; Willis Henry of Great Chesterford Essex Gentleman died 29 March 1898 Probate to Anna Constance Willis widow and John Braybrooks farmer Effects £1,532 14s 2d.12 

Family

Anna Constance Chenery b. c 1826, d. 3 Jan 1903

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. [S11] 1851 Census Online.
  3. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Baptisms 19 October 1832 Henry Willis, son of James Willis, Farmer, and Maria Willis of Tilty.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [S20] International Genealogical Index or Family Search: Sarah Smethem :IGI 07 June 1859 Henry Willis m Anna Constance Chenery Nedging Suffolk.
  7. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Marriage June Qtr 1859 Henry Willis Cosford 4a 615 (Source: GRO Index).
  8. [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.
  9. [S23] 1881 Census Online , DB: FmP: RG11 1817 18 30 8, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, England
    Henry     Willis     Head     Married     Male     49     1832     Independent     Essex, England
    Hannah C     Willis     Wife     Married     Female     50     1831     -     Suffolk, England.
  10. [S15] 1891 Census online: DB: FmP: RG12 1432 6 6 Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, England
    Henry     Willis     Head     Married     Male     58     1833     Living On Own Means     Tilty, Essex, England
    Anna C     Willis     Wife     Married     Female     60     1831     -     Nedging, Suffolk, England.
  11. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Death March Quarter 1898 Henry Willis age 65 Saffron Walden 4a 457 (Source: GRO Index).
  12. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1898 National Probate Calendar Willis Henry of Great Chesterford Essex Gentleman died 29 March 1898 Probate Ipswich 31 August to Anna Constance Willis widow and John Braybrooks farmer Effects £1,532 14s 2d."
  13. [S32] Parish Burial Registers: Sarah Smethem : Burial 4 April 1898 St Mary the Virgin Tilty Henry Willis of Great Chesterford Cambridgeshire age 65.
Last Edited2 Mar 2017

Henry James Willis1,2

#962, b. Mar 1892
ReferenceMs1962
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*Mar 1892 Henry James Willis was born in Mar 1892 at West Ham, ESS, ENG, .2 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 He appears in the household of George Henry Willis and Edith Chick in the 1901 census at 2 Warmington St, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, . George H Willis, Head, married, age 37, Cowkeeper & Dairyman, own account, working at home, with Edith and all the children.3 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : ?Birth March Quarter 1892 Henry James Willis W.Ham 4a 76 (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.
Last Edited31 Jan 2017

Henry Simon Willis1

#1196, b. 1 Dec 1910, d. 4 Apr 2006
ReferenceMs2196
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  Henry Simon Willis was also known as Sy.1 
(Witness) Census US 191015 Apr 1910 He was shown as "Baby Willis 6/12" 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 
Birth*1 Dec 1910 Henry Simon Willis was born on 1 Dec 1910 at Delta, CO.3 
(Witness) Census US 19201 Jan 1920 In the 1920 Federal census he was listed as "Simon H Willis age 11" 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.4 
(Witness) Census US 19302 Apr 1930 In the census of 1930 he was shown as "Simon Willis age 19" 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.5 
Marriage*18 Mar 1933 Henry Simon Willis married Elsie May Hyatt on 18 Mar 1933 at Delta, CO.1 
Census US 1940*13 May 1940 Henry Simon Willis and Elsie May Hyatt were listed in 1940 US Census at Rio Grande, CO, USA, . With one son and one daughter.6 
Death*4 Apr 2006 Henry Simon Willis died on 4 Apr 2006 at Eckert, CO, USA, , at age 95.1 
Burial*7 Apr 2006 He was buried on 7 Apr 2006 at Mesa View Cemetery, Delta, CO, USA, .1 

Family

Elsie May Hyatt b. 22 May 1914, d. 24 Nov 2006
Child

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. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Information taken from obituary in Grand Junction Free Press Colorado on web dated 12 April 2006

    'Simon Henry Willis
    Dec 1 1910 - April 4 2006

    Simon 'Sy' Willis of Delta died April 4 at Horizon Care Center in Eckert. He was 95.
    Graveside services were held on April 7 at Mesa View Cemetery with Larry Burns officiating.

    He was born Dec 1 1910 in Delta to Alfred James and Elizabeth Caroline (Hammond) Willis.
    He married Elsie May Hyatt on March 18 1933 in Delta.

    He worked as a carpenter for many years helping to build Camp Carson (later known as Fort Carson) in Colorado Springs, Martin Mortuary in Grand Junction, Montrose High School, buildings at Mesa State College, the Meeker and Hamilton bridges and as well as many local residences in the Gunnison Valley and cabins on Grand Mesa.

    He is survived by his wife, Elsie of Delta; a son Paul and Nina Willis of Eckert; a daughter, Maryetta Williams of Marble Falls, Texas; grandchildren, Mark, Aaron and Joseph Willis, David and Terrie Hinton and Pamela Williams; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

    Memorial donations may be made to the Horizon Care Center Garden project, 11411 Colo. Highway 65, Eckert, CO 8141.'
  4. [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."
  5. [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."
  6. [S59] Unknown author 1940 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1940 US Census Rio Grande Colorado April 1940
    Home owned, value $550 on Farm
    Henry S Willis, Head, male, white, age 29, married, born Colorado, living in Delta on April 1 1935, Construction Foreman working 48 hours per week, income 1939 $1500
    Elsie M Willis, wife, female, white, age 25, married, born Arkansas, not working
    Paul Willis, son, male, white, age 6, single, not yet at school, born Colorado
    Maryetta Willis, daughter, female, white, age 3, single, not in school, born Colorado."
Last Edited5 Apr 2017

Hilda Willis1

#1136, b. 1 Nov 1923, d. 4 Nov 1923
ReferenceMs2136
FatherFrank Willis1 b. 27 May 1900, d. 8 May 1964
MotherHilda Alice Williams1 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*1 Nov 1923 Hilda Willis was born on 1 Nov 1923 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG, .2 
Death*4 Nov 1923 She died on 4 Nov 1923 at 52 Chesterton Terrace, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, , Cause of death (I) Spina Bifida.3 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth December Quarter 1923 Hilda Willis (Williams) W Ham 4a 180 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S18] GRO Certificate: Sarah Smethem: Death December Quarter 1923 Hilda Willis age 0 W.Ham 4a 61 (Source: GRO Index)

    Sarah Smethem: Death Certificate 1923 West Ham Sub-district Plaistow
    04 November 1923 52 Chesterton Terrace Plaistow Hilda Willis, female, age 3 days, daughter of Frank Willis, a Fruiterer's Motor Driver. Cause of death (I) Spina Bifida certified by A Kennedy LRCP. Death registerd by A Thake, Aunt, present at death, of 52 Chesterton Terrace Plaistow on 05 November 1923.
Last Edited25 Feb 2017

James Willis1

#11, b. 1836, d. 14 Mar 1906
ReferenceMs1011
FatherGeorge Willis b. 1800, d. 8 Jan 1870
MotherBetsy Hockley b. 22 Sep 1797, d. 12 Mar 1886
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740) (#1)
line of William Hockley (c1740) (#2)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*1836 James Willis was born in 1836 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . 
Baptism15 May 1836 He was baptized on 15 May 1836 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; James, son of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Thaxted.2 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 He appeared as "age 4" 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.3 
(Witness) Marriage7 Jun 1855 James 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.4,5 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 He 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.6 
Marriage*13 Nov 1862 James Willis married Emma Hockley, daughter of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass, on 13 Nov 1862 at Independent Meeting House, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, , "James Willis, age 26 years, bachelor, Farmer of Little Baddow, son of George Willis, Farmer, married Emma Hockley, age 28 years, spinster of Thaxted, daughter of Daniel Hockley, Farmer. Witnesses John Hockley, W A Willis, JJ Willis, L A Hockley, G H Willis, D H Hockley. This is also a marriage between fist cousins. The second of three Willis-Hockley cousin marriages in the family."7,8 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 James Willis and Emma Hockley appeared 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.9 
Residence*1874 James Willis and Emma Hockley lived in 1874 at Terriers Farm, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Famer.10 
Census*3 Apr 1881 James Willis and Emma Hockley appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 at James's Newbiggen Street, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; James age 45 is a retired farmer. 4 of the children are at home.11 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 James Willis and Emma Hockley appeared in the 1891 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.12 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 James Willis and Emma Hockley appeared in the 1901 census at Scotts Farm, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, . James, 65, is a Farmer.13 
Death*14 Mar 1906 James Willis died on 14 Mar 1906 at Debden, ESS, ENG, .4,14 
Burial*19 Mar 1906 He was buried on 19 Mar 1906 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .15,14 

Family

Emma Hockley b. 10 May 1834, d. 7 Feb 1915
Children

Citations

  1. [S2] Jamesw.ged: Date of Import: 23 Jan 2000.
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Parish Register Baptisms St John the Baptist Thaxted
    15 May 1836 James, son of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Thaxted.
  3. [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.
  4. [S18] GRO Certificate.
  5. [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.
  6. [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.
  7. [S18] GRO Certificate: James Willis, age 26 years, bachelor, Farmer of Little Baddow, son of George Willis, Farmer, married Emma Hockley, age 28 years, spinster of Thaxted, daughter of Daniel Hockley, Farmer. Witnesses John Hockley, W A Willis, JJ Willis, L A Hockley, G H Willis, D H Hockley.
  8. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage December Quarter 1862 James Willis (Emma Hockley) Dunmow 4a 691 (Source:GRO Index).
  9. [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.
  10. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Post Office Directory of Essex 1874 (Source: History House website)
    James Willis, farmer, Terriers.
  11. [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.
  12. [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.
  13. [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.
  14. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  15. [S29] Non Conformist Registers.
Last Edited7 Nov 2018

James Willis

#17, b. 8 Jun 1806, d. 16 Jan 1885
ReferenceMs1017
FatherSamuel Willis b. 24 Mar 1771, d. 24 Jul 1838
MotherElizabeth Count b. Feb 1774, d. 1827
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birthc 1806 James Willis was born c 1806 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex, .1,2 
Baptism*8 Jun 1806 He was baptized on 8 Jun 1806 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .3,4 
Marriage*26 Feb 1828 He married Maria Seex, daughter of Henry Seex and Martha Bush, on 26 Feb 1828 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, , "James Willis, bachelor of Thaxted (signed) married Maria Seex, spinster of Tilty (signed). Witnesses Samuel Willis, Mary Ann Willis and William Freeman."5 
(Witness) Probate1839 James Willis witnessed the probate of Samuel Willis's estate (James Willis Farmer of Tilty is executor) in 1839; Index to Death Duty Registers.6 
Census 1841*6 Jun 1841 James Willis and Maria Seex appeared in the 1841 census at Tilty Hill, Tilty, ESS, ENG, . James is a Farmer with 2 servants in the house.7 
Census 1851*30 Mar 1851 James Willis and Maria Seex appeared 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.8 
(Executor) Probate18 Dec 1858 James Willis was the executor of Mark Edwards Major's estate (his sister Mary Ann's husband) on 18 Dec 1858; Effects under £7 000. The will with a codicil of Mark Edwards Major late of Hempstead Hall who died 2 Sep 1858 at Hempstead Hall was proved by the oaths of Mary Ann Major of Hempstead Hall aforesaid widow, the relict James Willis of Abington Park in the county of Cambridge , Cornelius Major of Shalford in the county of Essex farmer and Samuel William Baker of hempstead in the county of Hertford farmer, the executors.9 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 James Willis appeared in the 1861 census at Horn Lane, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, . James, 54, is now a widower living alone (with 2 Servants). He is a Maltster Master.10 
Marriage*14 Aug 1862 He married Martha Day, daughter of John Day, on 14 Aug 1862 at St Luke, Chelsea, MDX, ENG, , "James Willis, full age, widower, Maltster of St Luke Chelsea, son of Samuel Willis (deceased), Farmer, married Martha Day, full age, spinster of St Luke Chelsea, daughter of John Day(deceased), Farmer."11,2 
(Witness) Marriage21 Sep 1864 James Willis witnessed the marriage of William Waterhouse and Ann Willis on 21 Sep 1864 at Fryerning, ESS, ENG, ; William Waterhouse, full age, bachelor, Merchant of Chipping Ongar, son of Thomas Waterhouse, Gentleman, married Ann Willis, full age, spinster of Fryerning, daughter of James Willis, Merchant.12,13 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 James Willis appeared in the 1871 census at East Side, Bethnal Green, MDX, ENG, . James 64, and Martha 65, are visiting Ann J Day, widow (61, independant) and Louisa Leys, 63, her sister. These are probably relatives of Martha. James is listed as a Coal Merchant (??) born Thaxted.14 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 He and Martha Day appeared in the 1881 census at High Street, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, . James and Martha, both 74 are Independant, with one servant.15 
Death*16 Jan 1885 James Willis died on 16 Jan 1885 at High Street Saffron, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, , at age 78 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 1885.16,2 
Probate*19 Feb 1885 His estate was probated on 19 Feb 1885; James Willis Personal Estate £5,366 1s 10d (over £450,000 in 2016, or over 2 million in comparison to average earnings, over 6 million as a relative share of GDP).
19 February The will as contained in writings A and B of James Willis late of Saffron Walden in the county of Essex Gentleman who died 16 January 1885 at Saffron Walden was proved at Ipswich by Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Fryerning Hall in the said county Farmer and Arthur Franklin of Thaxted in the said county Gentleman the Executors.17 

Family 1

Maria Seex b. 28 Dec 1803, d. 1860
Children

Family 2

Martha Day b. c 1805, d. 29 Nov 1887

Citations

  1. [S11] 1851 Census Online.
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  3. [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.
  4. [S20] International Genealogical Index or Family Search.
  5. [S44] Parish Marriage Registers: Parish Marriage Registers; Parish Register Marriages Thaxted 26 February 1828 James Willis, bachelor of Thaxted (signed) married Maria Seex, spinster of Tilty (signed). Witnesses Samuel Willis, Mary Ann Willis and William Freeman.
  6. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Index to Death Duty Registers."
  7. [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.
  8. [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.
  9. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: Probate Index : Will proved 18 Dec 1858 Mark Edwards Major Effects under £7 000.
    The will with a codicil of Mark Edwards Major late of Hempstead Hall
    in the county of Essex deceased who died 2 Sep 1858 at Hempstead Hall
    aforesaid and was proved at the principal registry by the oaths of
    Mary Ann Major of Hempstead Hall aforesaid widow, the relict (during
    Widowhood) James Willis of Abington Park in the county of Cambridge ,
    Cornelius Major of Shalford in the county of Essex farmer and Samuel
    William Baker of hempstead in the county of Hertford farmer, the
    executors."
  10. [S12] 1861 Census online: 6 RG09 1122 7 8
    James     Willis     Head     Widower     Male     54     1807     Maltster Master     Thaxted, Essex, England     
    Esther     Richardson     Servant     Unmarried     Female     24     1837     House Servant     West Acre, Norfolk, England     
    Elias     Richardson     Servant     Unmarried     Male     21     1840     Groom     Essex, England.
  11. [S44] Parish Marriage Registers: Marriage by licence Parish Church of St Luke Chelsea Middlesex (LMA Ancestry)
    14 August 1862 James Willis, full age, widower, Maltster of St Luke Chelsea, son of Samuel Willis (deceased), Farmer, married Martha Day, full age, spinster of St Luke Chelsea, daughter of John Day(deceased), Farmer. Signed by both parties in prescence of Richard Day and Ann Jane Day.
  12. [S44] Parish Marriage Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Marriage Fryerning
    21 September 1864 William Waterhouse, full age, bachelor, Merchant of Chipping Ongar, son of Thomas Waterhouse, Gentleman, married Ann Willis, full age, spinster of Fryerning, daughter of James Willis, Merchant. Witnesses Maria Wayte Miller, Emily Jane Brown, Chas Brown, James Willis, Charles Waterhouse and George Willis
    Marriage September Quarter 1864 Ann Willis (William Waterhouse) Chelmsford 4a 194 (Source: GRO Index).
  13. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Marriage September Quarter 1864 Ann Willis (William Waterhouse) Chelmsford 4a 194 (Source: GRO Index).
  14. [S13] 1871 Census online: DB: FmP: RG10 488 58 29 image seen
    Ann J     Day     Head     -     Female     61     1810     -     Middlesex, England     
    Louisa A     Leys     Sister     -     Female     63     1808     -     Middlesex, England     
    James     Willis     Visitor     -     Male     64     1807     -     Essex, England     
    Martha     Willis     Visitor     -     Female     65     1806     -     Essex, England     
    Martha     How     Servant     -     Female     28     1843     -     Middlesex, England.
  15. [S23] 1881 Census Online , RG11 Piece number 1818 Folio 29 Page 1
    James     Willis     Head     Married     Male     74     1807     Independent     Thaxted, Essex, England     
    Martha     Willis     Wife     Married     Female     74     1807     -     Saffron Walden, Essex, England
    Eleanor     Stubbings     Servant     Single     Female     15     1866     Gen Servant (Domestic)     Hempstead, Essex, England.
  16. [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.
  17. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "1885 National Probate Calendar James Willis Personal Estate £5,366 1s 10d
    19 February."
Last Edited2 Mar 2017

James Willis1

#1202, b. c 1905
ReferenceMs2202
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*c 1905 James Willis was born c 1905 at KS, USA, .1 
(Witness) Census US 191015 Apr 1910 He was shown as "James Willis age 5" 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 he 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 
Census US 1930*2 Apr 1930 James Willisappeared in 1930 US Census at Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO. James Willis Farm Hand born about 1905 (father born England, mother born Kansas)
Living with M H Patnote and Lena Patnote.4 

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 Garnet Mesa Delta Colorado
    James Willis Farm Hand born about 1905 (father born England, mother born Kansas)
    Living with M H Patnote and Lena Patnote.
    "
Last Edited8 Apr 2017

James Seex Willis1

#1088, b. 1839, d. 1840
ReferenceMs2088
MotherMaria Seex1 b. 28 Dec 1803, d. 1860
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*1839 James Seex Willis was born in 1839 at Tilty, ESS, ENG, .2 
Christening10 Nov 1839 He was christened on 10 Nov 1839 at St Mary The Virgin, Tilty, ESS, ENG, ; James Seex Willis, son of James Willis, Farmer and Maria Willis of Tilty.3 
Death*1840 He died in 1840 at Tilty, ESS.4 
Burial*22 Aug 1840 He was buried on 22 Aug 1840 at St Mary The Virgin, Tilty, ESS; age 10 months.5 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth December Quarter 1839 James Seex Willis Dunmow 12 76 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Baptisms St Mary the Virgin Tilty 10 November 1839 James Seex Willis, son of James Willis, Farmer and Maria Willis of Tilty.
  4. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Death September Quarter 1840 James Seex Willis Dunmow 12 ?60 (Source: GRO Index).
  5. [S32] Parish Burial Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Burial 22 August 1840 St Mary the Virgin Tilty James Seex Willis age 10 months.
Last Edited14 Feb 2017

John Willis1

#1638, b. 4 Jan 1740
ReferenceWs2638
FatherThomas Willis1 b. c 1715
MotherAnn Unknown1
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*4 Jan 1740 John Willis was born on 4 Jan 1740 at Shalford, ESS, ENG, .1 

Citations

  1. [S20] International Genealogical Index or Family Search: "England, Essex Parish Registers, 1503-1997", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XK8N-JZG : 12 December 2014), Thomas Willis in entry for John Willis, 1740.
Last Edited15 Nov 2016

John Edwin Willis

#60, b. 30 Jun 1940, d. 5 Nov 2018
ReferenceMs1060
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*30 Jun 1940 John Edwin Willis was born on 30 Jun 1940 at West Ham, ESS, ENG, .1 
Note*2001  Medical: heart bypass 2001 in 2001. 
Death*5 Nov 2018 He died on 5 Nov 2018 at age 78 obituary in Bucks Free Press 9 Nov 2018.2 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth September Quarter 1940 John E Willis (Williams) W.Ham 4a 146 (Source: GRO Index).
  2. [S38] Newspaper Obituary: "https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/announcements/deaths/…
    John Willis In memory of a much loved husband and great Dad. Passed away 5th November 2018. You will always be in our hearts. Daphy Xx."
Last Edited9 Nov 2018

Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis1

#977, b. 1832, d. 23 Nov 1919
ReferenceMs1977
FatherSamuel Willis1 b. 16 Aug 1809, d. 5 Dec 1859
MotherRebecca Sayward1 b. 27 Sep 1811, d. 22 Jul 1901
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-) (#1)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-) (#2)
Birth*1832 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis was born in 1832 at Fryerning, ESS, ENG, .2 
Christening3 Dec 1832 He was christened on 3 Dec 1832 at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, ; Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, son of Samuel Willis, Yeoman, and Rebecca Willis of Fryerning Hall.2 
Census 1841*6 Jun 1841 He appeared in the 1841 census at Ingatestone House Academy, Ingatestone, ESS, ENG, . At boarding school age 8.3 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 He was listed as "age 18" in the household of Samuel Willis and Rebecca Sayward in the 1851 census at Ray Farm, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, . Samuel is a Farmer Employing 66 Men 550 Acres age 40.4 
Marriage*5 Jun 1855 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis married Emma Willis, daughter of James Willis and Maria Seex, 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."5,1 
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. 
(Executor) Probate16 Feb 1860 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis was the executor of Samuel Willis's estate (his late father) on 16 Feb 1860; Willis Samuel Effects under £7,000 Will 16 February 1860 The will of Samuel Willis late of Fryerning Hall in the county of Essex farmer deceased who died 5 December 1859 at Fryerning in the said county was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Rebecca Willis of Fryerning Hall aforesaid widow the Relict and Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Stanford Rivers in the said county Farmer the Son the Executors.6 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma 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 31.7 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma 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.8 
(Executor) Probate29 Feb 1872 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis was the executor of Elizabeth Willis's estate (his father's sister) 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 £2,000.9 
(Executor) Probate5 Sep 1879 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis was the executor of William Waterhouse's estate (his brother in law, husband of sister in law Ann) on 5 Sep 1879; The will of William Waterhouse who died 19 August 1879 at The Limes was proved by Charles Waterhouse of London-road Sevenoaks in the county of Kent Gentleman the Brother and Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Fryerning Hall Ingatestone in the county of Essex Farmer the Executors.10 
(Witness) Marriage24 Feb 1881 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis witnessed the marriage of Robert Lambert and Alice Charlotte Willis on 24 Feb 1881 at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS; Robert Lambert age 25 bachelor, Secretary, of St Johns Deptford, son of Robert Lambert, married Alice Charlotte Willis age 25 spinster of Fryerning, daughter of Joseph Willis, Farmer.11,12 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma 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.13 
(Executor) Probate14 Jun 1884 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis was the executor of Mary Ann Willis's estate (his aunt) 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.14 
(Executor) Probate19 Feb 1885 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis was the executor of James Willis's estate (his father in law and uncle) on 19 Feb 1885; James Willis Personal Estate £5,366 1s 10d (over £450,000 in 2016, or over 2 million in comparison to average earnings, over 6 million as a relative share of GDP).
19 February The will as contained in writings A and B of James Willis late of Saffron Walden in the county of Essex Gentleman who died 16 January 1885 at Saffron Walden was proved at Ipswich by Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Fryerning Hall in the said county Farmer and Arthur Franklin of Thaxted in the said county Gentleman the Executors.15 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis appeared in the 1891 census at 59 Guilford Street, Bloomsbury, MDX, ENG, . Joseph Willis, 58, Boarder, born Fryerning, Essex: Retired Farmer is by himself in London.16 
(Witness) Burial25 Jan 1895 He witnessed the burial of Major James Willis on 25 Jan 1895 at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS; The funeral of the late Mr M J Willis, whose death we reported last week, took place at Fryerning churchyard on Saturday afternoon. The mourners were Mr J S A Willis, father, Mr Samuel Willis, brother, Mr Robert Lambert, brother-in-law, and Mr Lamb. There were also present Mrs Samuel Willis, Mrs S W Blyth, Messers G P Smith, H J Gardner, H Raven , J J Smith and H Such. The funeral service was conducted by the priest in charge, the Revd Sackville West. Messrs Bentley and Francis were the undertakers.17,18 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 He appears as "Joseph Willis, Brother in law, married, age 68, Farmer - retired, born Fryerning Essex, with his wife" 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.19 
(Executor) Probate1 Oct 1901 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis was the executor of Rebecca Sayward's estate (his mother) on 1 Oct 1901; Willis Rebecca of Fryerning Essex widow died 22 July 1901 Probate London 1 October to Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis gentleman and Samuel Willis famer Effects £2459 5s. Resworn November 1901 £2261 11s. 4d.20 
(Witness) Death1 Mar 1911 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis witnessed the death of Emma Willis"Death registered by J S A Willis, widower of deceased, present at the death, of 52 Elmers End Road Penge on Second March 1911." 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."21,1 
Death*23 Nov 1919 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis died on 23 Nov 1919 at Colwyn, Carlton Road, Bournemouth, DOR, ENG, .22 
Probate*10 Jan 1920 His estate was probated on 10 Jan 1920; Willis Joseph Samuel Andrews of Colwyn Carlton-road Bournemouth died 23 November 1919 Probate to Alice Charlotte Lambert widow. Effects £458 3s 7d.22 

Family

Emma Willis b. 1829, d. 1 Mar 1911
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Baptisms St Mary The Virgin Fryerning
    03 December 1832 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, son of Samuel Willis, Yeoman, and Rebecca Willis of Fryerning Hall.
  3. [S21] 1841 Census online: Sarah Smethem : 1841 Census: Joseph Willis, age 8, born in Essex, at school at Ingatestone House Academy Essex.
  4. [S11] 1851 Census Online: Samuel     Willis     Head     Married     Male     40     1811     Farmer Employing 66 Men 550 Acres     Thaxted, Essex, England     Transcription
    Rebecca     Willis     Wife     Married     Female     40     1811     -     Radwinter, Essex, England     Transcription
    Joseph     Willis     Son     Unmarried     Male     18     1833     -     Fryerning, Essex, England     Transcription
    Samuel     Pettigren     Lodger     Unmarried     Male     26     1825     Curate Of Fryerning     London, Middlesex, England     Transcription
    Henry     Blane     Visitor     Unmarried     Male     40     1811     Curate Of Wormley     Winkfield, Berkshire, England     Transcription
    Mary     Clark     Servant     Unmarried     Female     22     1829     House Serv     Thaxted, Essex, England     Transcription
    Sarah     Fox     Servant     Unmarried     Female     19     1832     House Serv     Lambourne, Essex, England.
  5. [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.
  6. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "National Probate Calendar 1860 (Ancestry)
    Willis Samuel Effects under £7,000 Will 16 February 1860 The will of Samuel Willis late of Fryerning Hall in the county of Essex farmer deceased who died 5 December 1859 at Fryerning in the said county was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Rebecca Willis of Fryerning Hall aforesaid widow the Relict and Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Stanford Rivers in the said county Farmer the Son the Executors."
  7. [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.
  8. [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.
  9. [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."
  10. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: 1879 National Probate Calendar William Waterhouse Effects under £8,000
    5 September The will of William Waterhouse late of 6 The Limes Croydon-road Anerley in the county of Surrey Gentleman who died 19 August 1879 at The Limes was proved at the Principal Registry by Charles Waterhouse of London-road Sevenoaks in the county of Kent Gentleman the Brother and Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Fryerning Hall Ingatestone in the county of Essex Farmer the Executors."
  11. [S44] Parish Marriage Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Marriage 24 February 1881 St Mary the Virgin Fryerning Robert Lambert age 25 bachelor, Secretary, of St Johns Deptford, son of Robert Lambert, married Alice Charlotte Willis age 25 spinster of Fryerning, daughter of Joseph Willis, Farmer. Witnesses Joseph S A Willis & Henry Bateman.
  12. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Marriage March Quarter 1881 Alice Charlotte Willis (Robert Lambert) Chelmsford 4a 235 (Source: FreeBMD).
  13. [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.
  14. [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."
  15. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "1885 National Probate Calendar James Willis Personal Estate £5,366 1s 10d
    19 February."
  16. [S15] 1891 Census online: DB: Genealogist: Census Transcript Household London 1891 RG12/0209/~F3 [Pages 7-8] image checked: Joseph Willis 58 1833 Boarder Fryerning, Essex Retired Farmer.
  17. [S32] Parish Burial Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Burial St Mary the Virgin Fryerning 25 January 1895 Major James Willis of Ingatestone age 37.
  18. [S40] Newspaper Archives: "Sarah Smethem: Essex Newsman Saturday 02 February 1895 Funeral of Mr M J Willis
    The funeral of the late Mr M J Willis, whose death we reported last week, took place at Fryerning churchyard on Saturday afternoon. The mourners were Mr J S A Willis, father, Mr Samuel Willis, brother, Mr Robert Lambert, brother-in-law, and Mr Lamb. There were also present Mrs Samuel Willis, Mrs S W Blyth, Messers G P Smith, H J Gardner, H Raven , J J Smith and H Such. The funeral service was conducted by the priest in charge, the Revd Sackville West. Messrs Bentley and Francis were the undertakers."
  19. [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.
  20. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "National Probate Calendar 1901 (Ancestry)
    Willis Rebecca of Fryerning Essex widow died 22 July 1901 Probate London 1 October to Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis gentleman and Samuel Willis famer Effects £2459 5s. Resworn November 1901 £2261 11s. 4d."
  21. [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.
  22. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1920 National Probate Calendar Willis Joseph Samuel Andrews of Colwyn Carlton-road Bournemouth died 23 November 1919 Probate London 10 January to Alice Charlotte Lambert widow. Effects £458 3s 7d."
Last Edited4 Feb 2017

Joseph Samuel Harry Willis1

#983, b. 29 Mar 1893, d. 31 Dec 1946
ReferenceMs1983
FatherSamuel Willis1 b. Mar 1859, d. 27 Jun 1929
MotherEllen Charlotte Lamb1 b. 20 Feb 1854, d. 19 Jan 1951
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*29 Mar 1893 Joseph Samuel Harry Willis was born on 29 Mar 1893 at Fryerning, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
Christening14 May 1893 He was christened on 14 May 1893 at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, ; Joseph Samuel Harry, son of Samuel Willis, Farmer, and Ellen Charlotte Willis of Fryerning.4 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 He appears as "Joseph S H Willis, son, age 8" in the household of Samuel Willis and Ellen Charlotte Lamb in the 1901 census at Fryerning Hall Farm, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, . Samuel Willis, married, age 42, Farmer, employer and Ellen C Willis, wife, age 43 with three children.5 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 He is listed as "Joseph Samuel Harry Willis, 18, Son, Single, Electrical Engineer Apprentice" in the home of Samuel Willis and Ellen Charlotte Lamb in the 1911 census at Heybridge House, Ingatestone, ESS, ENG, . Samuel Willis, 52, Head, Married, Farmer and Ellen Charlotte, Willis, 56, Wife, Married, 23 years with all three children in a 9 roomed house.6 
Note1914  According to Sara Willis, her grandfather's family were not impressed that he married an Irish Catholic.
He left home, went to Glasgow & started apprenticeship as an Engineer. He joined the Glasgow Highlanders and fought in the war & was badly wounded (at Ypres they think).
in 1914.1 
Marriage*Sep 1920 Joseph Samuel Harry Willis married Angela Hayes in Sep 1920 at IRL, .7 
(Executor) Probate1 Feb 1930 Joseph Samuel Harry Willis was the executor of Samuel Willis's estate (his late father) on 1 Feb 1930; Willis Samuel of Heybridge House Ingatestone Essex died 17 June 1929 Administration to Joseph Samuel Harry Willis engineer. Effects £374 19s 11d.8 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  Joseph Samuel Harry Willis is listed in the 1939 Register with Angela Hayes at 17 King Edwards Grove, Twickenham, MDX, ENG, , he is described as Joseph S H Willis born 29 March 1893 married Incapacitated and Angela Willis born 08 October 1898 married Unpaid Domestic Duties with his widowed mother and one closed record.2 
Death*31 Dec 1946 Joseph Samuel Harry Willis died on 31 Dec 1946 at 30 Twickenham Road, Isleworth, MDX, ENG, , at age 53.9,10 
Probate*25 Apr 1947 His estate was probated on 25 Apr 1947; Willis Joseph Samuel Harry of 17 King-edwards grove Teddington Middlesex died 31 December 1946 at 30 Twickenham-road Isleworth Middlesex. Adminstration to Angela Willis widow and Joseph Henry Willis bank official. Effects £5289 17s. 2d.9 

Family

Angela Hayes b. 8 Oct 1887, d. Jun 1984

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S52] HM Government, "1939 Register" :Sarah Smethem: 1939 Register 17 King Edwards Grove Twickenham
    Joseph S H Willis born 29 March 1893 male married Incapacitated
    Angela Willis born 08 October 1898 female married Unpaid Domestic Duties
    Ellen C Willis born 20 February 1854 female widow retired
    1 x closed record.
  3. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth June Quarter 1893 Joseph Samuel H Willis Chelmsford 4a 482a (Source: GRO Index).
  4. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Baptism 14 May 1893 St Mary the Virgin Fryerning Joseph Samuel Harry, son of Samuel Willis, Farmer, and Ellen Charlotte Willis of Fryerning.
  5. [S14] 1901 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census: RG13/1669 Folio 140 Page 6 Chelmsford/Ingatestone
    Parish of Fryerning St Mary
    Schedule No 34 Fryerning Hall
    Samuel Willis, Head, married, age 42, Farmer, employer, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Ellen C Willis, wife, married, age 43, born Gt Malvern Worcestershire
    Charlotte Willis, daughter, age 11, born Fryerning Essex
    Joseph S H Willis, son, age 8, born Fryerning Essex
    Samuel Willis, son, age 2, born Fryerning Essex.
  6. [S22] 1911 Census online: DB: Genealogist: Census Transcript Household Essex 1911 Heybridge House, Ingatestone, Essex Image Reference RG14 - PN10034 RD194 SD1 ED3 SN105
    Samuel, Willis, 52, 1859, Male, Head, Married, , Stanford Rivers, Essex, Farmer
    Ellen Charlotte, Willis, 56, 1855, Female, Wife, Married, 23, Great Malvern, Worcestershire
    Charlotte, Willis, 21, 1890, Female, Daughter, Single, , Fryerning, Essex
    Joseph Samuel Harry, Willis, 18, 1893, Male, Son, Single, , Fryerning, Essex, Electrical Engineer Apprentice
    Samuel, Willis, 12, 1899, Male, Son, , , Fryerning, Essex, School,.
  7. [S46] Ireland GRO Indexes: "Sarah Smethem: Marriage Jul- Sept Quarter 1920 Naas Ireland Joseph S H Willis married Angela Hayes Vol 2 Page 885 (Source: Family Search).
    "
  8. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: 1930 National Probate Calendar Willis Samuel of Heybridge House Ingatestone Essex died 17 June 1929 Administration London 1 February to Joseph Samuel Harry Willis engineer. Effects £374 19s 11d."
  9. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: Probate 1947 (Ancestry) Willis Joseph Samuel Harry of 17 King-edwards grove Teddington Middlesex died 31 December 1946 at 30 Twickenham-road Isleworth Middlesex. Adminstration London 25 April to Angela Willis widow and Joseph Henry Willis bank official. Effects £5289 17s. 2d."
  10. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Death March Quarter 1947 Joseph S H Willis age 53 Brentford 5e 2 (Source: GRO Index).
Last Edited7 Feb 2017

Julia Jane Willis1

#28, b. 24 Sep 1840, d. 18 Nov 1913
ReferenceMs1028
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*24 Sep 1840 Julia Jane Willis was born on 24 Sep 1840 at Broxted, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
Christening18 Oct 1840 She was christened on 18 Oct 1840 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Julia Jane, born 24 September 1840, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Thaxted.4 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared as "age 8 mo" 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 "Julia J Willis, daughter, age 10" 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) Census 18617 Apr 1861 She was shown as "Julia Jane Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 20" in the home of George Willis and Betsy Hockley in the 1861 census at Barton Hall, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG, . He age 61, farmer of 415 acres employing 10 men and 3 boys.7 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 She was recorded as "Julia Jane Willis, visitor, unmarried, age 30, Farmer's daughter" in the house of John Tilcock and Elizabeth Ann Willis 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.8 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 She, described as "Julia Jane Willis, niece, unmarried, age 40, born Broxted Essex Housekeeper" , appeared in the household of Susan Hockley in this census at Susans in Newbiggen St, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . Susan is now Head, unmarried, age 76, Retired Farmer. with her sister Betsy and 2 nieces.9 
(Witness) Probate11 Dec 1884 Julia Jane 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.10 
(Witness) Death12 Mar 1886 Julia Jane Willis witnessed the death of Betsy Hockley on 12 Mar 1886 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex, .11,12 
MarriageDec 1889 Julia Jane Willis married John Tredgett, son of Fuller Tredgett and Elizabeth Unknown, in Dec 1889 at Biggleswade, BDF, ENG, .13 
Census 1891*31 Mar 1891 Julia Jane Willis and John Tredgett appeared in the 1891 census at Bardfield Road, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . Julia, 51, is with her husband a farmer age 51 and his children by an earlier marriage.14 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 Julia Jane Willis and John Tredgett appeared in the 1901 census at Claypits Farm, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . John Tredgett, Head, married, age 61, Farmer, employer, working at home, & Julia Jane Tredgett, wife, married, age 60, working at home, with 4 of his children and a servant.15 
(Witness) Probate4 Dec 1905 Julia Jane Willis witnessed the probate of George Henry Willis's estate 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.16 
Census 1911*31 Mar 1911 Julia Jane Willis appeared in the 1911 census at Claypits Farm, Thaxted, ESS. Julia Jane Tredgett, Head, widow, age 70, has some step children and her sister with her.17 
Death*18 Nov 1913 She died on 18 Nov 1913 at 86 Midhurst, Ealing, MDX, ENG, , at age 73 Julia Jane Tredgett, female, 73 years, widow of John Tredgett, a Farmer. Cause of death - Chronic Emphysema and Bronchitis, Acute Bronchitis, Cardiac Failure. Death registered by M D Freeman Step-daughter, present at death, of 86 Midhurst Road Ealing on Nineteenth November 1913. (M D Freeman is Mildred Dudley Freeman, nee Tredgett).18 
Probate*2 Jan 1914 Her estate was probated on 2 Jan 1914; Tredgett Julia Jane of Thaxted Essex widow died 18 November 1913 at Midhurst-road West Ealing Middlesex Probate London 2 January to William George Tilcock retired draper and Agnes Willis spinster. Effects £1534 11s 2d. Agnes is her niece. William TILCOCK her stepson.19 

Citations

  1. [S5] Betsyw.ged: Date of Import: 24 Jan 2000.
  2. [S18] GRO Certificate: Birth 1840 Dunmow Thaxted Essex
    24 September 1840 Broxted Julia Jane, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis, formerly Hockley. Birth registered by George Willis, father, of Broxted on 24 October 1840.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth December Quarter 1840 Julia Jane Willis Dunmow XII 71 (Source: GRO Index).
  4. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  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. [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.
  8. [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.
  9. [S23] 1881 Census Online , 1881 Census: RG11/ 1815 Folio 41 Page 7
    Newbiggen Street Thaxted Essex
    Susan Hockley, Head, unmarried, female, age 76, born Saffron Walden Essex, Retired Farmer
    Julia Jane Willis, niece, unmarried, female, age 40, born Broxted Essex Housekeeper
    Betsey Willis, sister, widow, female, age 83, born New Sampford Essex, Retired Farmer
    Harriet Willis, niece, unmarried, female, age 56, born Broxted Essex.
  10. [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.
    "
  11. [S18] GRO Certificate: Death 1886 Dunmow, Sub-district Thaxted Essex
    12 March 1886 Thaxted, Betsy Willis, female, age 88 years, widow of George Willis, a Farmer. Cause of death Old Age, Bronchitis. Death registered on 19 March 1886 by J J Willis, daughter of Newbiggin Street Thaxted.
  12. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Death March Quarter 1886 Betsey Willis age 88 Dunmow 4a 397 (Source: FreeBMD).
  13. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Marriage December Quarter 1889 John Tredgett (Julia Jane Willis) Biggleswade 3b 756 (Source: FreeBMD).
  14. [S15] 1891 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1430 Page 16 Essex Thaxted
    Schedule No. 115 Bardfield Road
    John Tredgett, Head, married, age 51, Farmer, employer, born Castle Camps Cambridgeshire
    Julia Jane Tredgett, wife, married, age 51, born Thaxted Essex
    Gilson Tredgett, son, single, age 19, Son, employed, born Thaxted Essex
    Ethel Tredgett, daughter, single, age 18, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex
    Bertha Tredgett, daughter, single, age 14, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex
    Mildred Tredgett, daughter, single, age 12, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex
    Edgar John Tredgett, son, age 11, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex
    Fuller Tredgett, son, age 9, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex
    Ernest Tredgett, son, age 8, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex
    Ruth Tredgett, daughter, age 6, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex
    Hubert Tredgett, son, age 5, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex
    Edith ?Perry, Boarder, age 15, Servant Domestic, employed, born Broxted Essex.
  15. [S14] 1901 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census: RG13/1732 Page 6 Essex Thaxted
    Schedule No. 42 Claypits Farm
    John Tredgett, Head, married, age 61, Farmer, employer, working at home, born Castle Camps Cambs
    Julia Jane Tredgett, wife, married, age 60, working at home, born Thaxted Essex
    Ethel Tredgett, daughter, single, age 27, worker, working at home, born Thaxted Essex
    Gilston Cornell Tredgett, son, single, age 26, Farmer, worker, born Thaxted Essex
    Fuller Tredgett, son, single, age 19, Carpenter, worker, born Thaxted Essex
    Hubert Hockley Tredgett, son, single, age 14, born Thaxted Essex
    Mary Ann Bush, Servant, single, age 17, Servant Domestic, worker, born Henham Essex.
  16. [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."
  17. [S22] 1911 Census online: Sarah Smethem : 1911 Census: Thaxted Dunmow Essex
    RG14PN10451 RG78PN556 RD202 SD2 ED1 SN45
    Claypits Farm Thaxted Dunmow
    Julia Jane Tredgett, Head, widow, female, age 70, born Horham Hall Thaxted Essex
    Ethel Tredgett, step-daughter, single, female, age 37, Farmer's daughter - Dairy Work, born Clay Pits Thaxted Essex
    Gilson Cornell Tredgett, step-son, single, male, age 36, Farmer's son - working on farm, born Clay Pits Thaxted Essex
    Fuller Tredgett, step-son, single, male, age 29, Carpenter, born Clay Pits Thaxted Essex
    Mary Ann Hockley, sister, widow, female, age 72, born Horham Hall - Thaxted Essex.
  18. [S18] GRO Certificate: Death December Quarter 1913 Julia J Tredgett age 73 Brentford 3a 154 (Source: GRO Index)
    Death Certificate Brentford Middlesex 1913
    Eighteenth November 1913 86 Midhurst Road Ealing Julia Jane Tredgett, female, 73 years, widow of John Tredgett, a Farmer. Cause of death - Chronic Emphysema and Bronchitis, Acute Bronchitis, Cardiac Failure. Death registered by M D Freeman Step-daughter, present at death, of 86 Midhurst Road Ealing on Nineteenth November 1913.
  19. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "1914 National Probate Calendar Tredgett Julia Jane of Thaxted Essex widow died 18 November 1913 at Midhurst-road West Ealing Middlesex Probate London 2 January to William George Tilcock retired draper and Agnes Willis spinster. Effects £1534 11s 2d."
Last Edited1 Feb 2017

Lily Florence Willis

#8, b. 18 Dec 1901, d. 25 Oct 1992
ReferenceMs1008
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 James Robinson (c1819-)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*18 Dec 1901 Lily Florence Willis was born on 18 Dec 1901 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG, .1 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 She is listed as "daughter age 9" in the home of Frank Willis and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph in the 1911 census at 45 Webb Street, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, . Frank is 44, a General Labourer at the Soda works. Elizabeth is 42, married 24 years with 8 of 8 children surviving. Emma and William have left home, the other children are living with them in 5 rooms (inc kitchen).2 
Marriage*8 Jun 1924 Lily Florence Willis married William Robinson, son of William Edward Robinson and Harriet Mary Caroline Drake, on 8 Jun 1924 at St Mary's, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, .3 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  Lily Florence Willis is listed in the 1939 Register at Ambitions, Mulberry Green, Harlow, ESS, ENG, , she is described as Lily and daughter Olive are living with Edmund and Ethel BRACE, one closed record, presumably Sheila. Lily is Lily F Robinson 18 Dec 1901 Unpaid Domestic Duties Married. Olive is Olive M Clark (Robinson) 31 May 1937 Under School Age.4 
Death*25 Oct 1992 She died on 25 Oct 1992 at Linton, CAM, ENG, , at age 90 age 90, heart.5 

Family

William Robinson b. 8 Jan 1902, d. 2 Nov 1989
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth March Quarter 1902 Lily Florence Willis W.Ham 4a 68 (Source: FreeBMD).
  2. [S22] 1911 Census online: RG14PN9453 RG78PN507B RD188 SD3 ED43 SN255
    Frank Willis Head Married Male General Labourer 44 1867 Essex Baddsen
    Elizabeth Willis Wife Married Female - 42 1869 Essex Woodford
    George Willis Son Single Male General Labourer 23 1888 Essex Canning Town
    Rose Willis Daughter - Female School 13 1898 Essex Plaistow
    Frank Willis Son - Male - 10 1901 Essex Plaistow
    Lily Willis Daughter - Female - 9 1902 Essex Plaistow
    Ethel Willis Daughter - Female - 5 1906 Essex Plaistow
    Albert Willis Son - Male - 2 1909 Essex Plaistow.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage June Quarter 1924 Lily F Willis (Robinson) W.Ham 4a 284 (Source:GRO Index).
  4. [S52] HM Government, "1939 Register" :FmP: Ref: RG101/1573E/013/41 Letter Code: DDIX
    Lily F Robinson 18 Dec 1901 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 151 3
    Edmund Brace 22 Jul 1890 Male Farm Work Glass House Food Production Married 151 1
    Ethel P Brace 12 Sep 1900 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 151 2
    Olive M Clark (Robinson) 31 May 1937 Female Under School Age Single 151 4.
  5. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Death October 1992 Lily Florence Robinson b 18 Dec 1901 age 90 Cambridge 9 891 (Source: GRO Index.
Last Edited10 Apr 2019

Lucy Willis1

#1192, b. 19 Jun 1876, d. 23 Jun 1876
ReferenceMs2192
FatherJames Willis1 b. 1836, d. 14 Mar 1906
MotherEmma Hockley1 b. 10 May 1834, d. 7 Feb 1915
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*19 Jun 1876 Lucy Willis was born on 19 Jun 1876 at Terriers Farm, Thaxted, ESS, Essex, .2 
Burial*23 Jun 1876 She was buried on 23 Jun 1876 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .3,1 
Death*23 Jun 1876 She died on 23 Jun 1876 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex, .4 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S18] GRO Certificate: Sarah Smethem: Birth June Quarter 1876 Lucy Willis Dunmow 4a 465 (Source: GRO Index)

    Birth Certificate 1876 Dunmow Thaxted Essex 19 June 1876 Terriers Farm Thaxted, Lucy, girl, daughter of James Willis, Farmer and Emma Willis formerly Hockley. Birth registered by James Willis, Farmer of Terriers Farm Thaxted on 24 June 1876.
  3. [S29] Non Conformist Registers.
  4. [S32] Parish Burial Registers: Sarah Smethem: Death June Quarter 1876 Lucy Willis age 0 Dunmow 4a 254 (Source: GRO Index)

    Burials June 1876 Lucy Willis, age 4 days, daughter of a Farmer (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office).
Last Edited10 Mar 2017

Mabel Willis

#363, b. c 1900
ReferenceMs1363
MotherEmma Kate Willis b. Jun 1866, d. 11 Apr 1903
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Name Variation  Mabel Willis was also known as Mabel Unknown Not clear how this child was named. 
Birth*c 1900 She was born c 1900. 
Last Edited5 Nov 2016

Mabel Louisa Willis1

#1316, b. Mar 1906
ReferenceMs2316
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*Mar 1906 Mabel Louisa Willis was born in Mar 1906 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG, .1,2 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 She is listed as "Mabel is 5" in the home of George Henry Willis in the 1911 census at 2 Warmington St, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, . George is a Widower, Dairyman Shopkeeper age 48. All the children except Henry are at home with him.3 
Marriage*Dec 1926 Mabel Louisa Willis married Frank Hazell in Dec 1926 at High Wycombe, BKM, ENG, .4 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  Mabel Louisa Willis is listed in the 1939 Register with Frank Hazell at Elsador, Penn Road, Hazlemere, BKM, ENG, , she is described as Mabel and Frank have the two DORSET boys with them and 2 closed records.5,6 
(Witness) NoteSep 1940 Mabel Louisa Willis witnessed the Note of Frank Willis and Hilda Alice Williams in 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. 

Family

Frank Hazell b. c 1905

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Birth: MABEL LOUISA Last name WILLIS Birth year 1906 Birth quarter 1 Registration month - Mother's last name - District WEST HAM County Essex Country England Volume 4A Page 72.
  3. [S22] 1911 Census online: RG14PN9453 RG78PN507B RD188 SD3 ED43 SN97
    George Willis Head Widower Male Dairyman Shopkeeper 48 1863 Essex St Baddow
    Grace Willis Daughter Single Female Housekeeper 22 1889 Essex Plaistow
    Alfred Willis Son Single Male Assist Dairy Man 15 1896 Essex Plaistow
    Emma Willis Daughter - Female School 12 1899 Essex Plaistow
    Nellie Willis Daughter - Female - 7 1904 Essex Plaistow
    Mabel Willis Daughter - Female - 5 1906 Essex Plaistow.
  4. [S16] GRO Index entry: Marriage FmP: MABEL L Last name WILLIS Marriage quarter 4 Marriage year 1926 Registration month -
    MarriageFinder MABEL L WILLIS married
    FRANK HAZELL Spouse's last name HAZELL District WYCOMBE District number - County Buckinghamshire Country England Volume 3A Page 2062.
  5. [S16] GRO Index entry: Marriage FmP: MABEL L Last name WILLIS Marriage quarter 4 Marriage year 1926 Registration month -
    MarriageFinder MABEL L WILLIS married FRANK HAZELL Spouse's last name HAZELL District WYCOMBE District number - County Buckinghamshire Country England Volume 3A Page 2062.
  6. [S52] HM Government, "1939 Register" :Ref: RG101/2127B/013/32 Letter Code: DWAB
    Mabel L Hazell 27 Dec 1906 Female Housewife Married 141 2 Frank Hazell 19 Apr 1904 Male Shaper (Wood Work) Married 141 1 George Dorsett 20 Jun 1928 Male At School Single 141 5 Ronald Dorsett 04 Jun 1932 Male At School Single 141 6.
Last Edited11 Nov 2016

Major James Willis1

#979, b. 1857, d. 20 Jan 1895
ReferenceMs1979
FatherJoseph Samuel Andrews Willis1 b. 1832, d. 23 Nov 1919
MotherEmma Willis1 b. 1829, d. 1 Mar 1911
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*1857 Major James Willis was born in 1857 at Stanford Rivers, ESS, ENG, .2,1 
Christening1 May 1860 He was christened on 1 May 1860 at St Margaret, Stanford Rivers, ESS, ENG, .1 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 He was shown as "age 3" in the home of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma Willis in the 1861 census at Barrack Lane, Stanford Rivers, ESS, ENG, . James S A Willis, Head, age 28, Miller & Farmer of 700 acres emplying 40 men, 10 boys & 8 women, born Fryerning Essex and
Emma Willis, wife, age 31.3 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871 He was recorded as "Major I Willis, son, age 13, born Stanford Rivers Essex" in the house of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma Willis in the 1871 census at Fryerning Hall, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, . Joseph, age 38 Farmer 400 acres employing 29 men 4 boys and Emma, 40, have moved into his retired father's farm. 2 of the children and other family members are there as well.4 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 He, described as "Major I Willis, son, unmarried, age 23, Farmer's son" , appeared in the household of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma Willis in this 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.5 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Major James Willis appeared in the 1891 census at The Cottage, Mill Green, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, . Carpenter And Wheelwright age 33. Register says married but only a 17 year old servant in the house.6 
Death*20 Jan 1895 He died on 20 Jan 1895 at Mill Green, Ingatestone, ESS, ENG, , Willis - On January 20th 1895 at Mill-green, Ingatestone, Major James Willis, eldest son of Joseph S.A and Emma Willis, late of Fryerning Hall, in his 38th year.
Essex Newsman Saturday 26 January 1895 Ingatestone Death of Mr M J Willis
The death took place at his residence, Mill-green, on Sunday of Mr M J Willis, eldest son of Mr J S A Willis, late of Fryerning Hall. The deceased who was 38 years of age, had had a long and painful illness. He was much respected. The funeral will take place at Fryerning churchyard tomorrow.7,8 
Burial*25 Jan 1895 He was buried on 25 Jan 1895 at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, ; The funeral of the late Mr M J Willis, whose death we reported last week, took place at Fryerning churchyard on Saturday afternoon. The mourners were Mr J S A Willis, father, Mr Samuel Willis, brother, Mr Robert Lambert, brother-in-law, and Mr Lamb. There were also present Mrs Samuel Willis, Mrs S W Blyth, Messers G P Smith, H J Gardner, H Raven , J J Smith and H Such. The funeral service was conducted by the priest in charge, the Revd Sackville West. Messrs Bentley and Francis were the undertakers.9,10 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry.
  3. [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.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [S15] 1891 Census online: DB: FmP: RG12 1384 122 6 image seen
    Major J     Willis     Head     Married     Male     33     1858     Carpenter And Wheelwright     Stanford Rivers, Essex, England
    Emily     Lilly     Servant     Single     Female     17     1874     General Servant Domestic     Stock, Essex, England.
  7. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Death March Quarter 1895 Major James Willis age 37 Chelmsford 4a 315 (Source: GRO Index).
  8. [S40] Newspaper Archives: "Essex Newsman Saturday 26 January 1895 Death
    Willis - On January 20th 1895 at Mill-green, Ingatestone, Major James Willis, eldest son of Joseph S.A and Emma Willis, late of Fryerning Hall, in his 38th year
    Essex Newsman Saturday 26 January 1895 Ingatestone
    Death of Mr M J Willis
    The death took place at his residence, Mill-green, on Sunday of Mr M J Willis, eldest son of Mr J S A Willis, late of Fryerning Hall. The deceased who was 38 years of age, had had a long and painful illness. He was much respected. The funeral will take place at Fryerning churchyard tomorrow."
  9. [S32] Parish Burial Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Burial St Mary the Virgin Fryerning 25 January 1895 Major James Willis of Ingatestone age 37.
  10. [S40] Newspaper Archives: "Sarah Smethem: Essex Newsman Saturday 02 February 1895 Funeral of Mr M J Willis
    The funeral of the late Mr M J Willis, whose death we reported last week, took place at Fryerning churchyard on Saturday afternoon. The mourners were Mr J S A Willis, father, Mr Samuel Willis, brother, Mr Robert Lambert, brother-in-law, and Mr Lamb. There were also present Mrs Samuel Willis, Mrs S W Blyth, Messers G P Smith, H J Gardner, H Raven , J J Smith and H Such. The funeral service was conducted by the priest in charge, the Revd Sackville West. Messrs Bentley and Francis were the undertakers."
Last Edited5 Feb 2017