Maria Willis

#24, b. Jun 1830, d. Mar 1914
ReferenceMs1024
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*Jun 1830 Maria Willis was born in Jun 1830 at Horham Hall, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .1,2 
Christening13 Jun 1830 She was christened on 13 Jun 1830 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Maria, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Horham Hall.2 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared as "age 10," 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) Census 185130 Mar 1851 She was listedin the household of George Willis and Betsy Hockley in the 1851 census at East Horndon Hall, Brentwood, ESS, ENG, . He farmer of 350 acres age 51, employing 10 men. Harriet, Thomas and James are not in the census.4 
Marriage*7 Jun 1855 Maria Willis married John Hockley, son of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass, on 7 Jun 1855 at St Mary & All Saints, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG, , "John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley, George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis. This is a marriage of First Cousins."5,6 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 Maria Willis and John Hockley appeared in the 1861 census at Park Pale Farm, Great Sampford, ESS, ENG, . John Hockley, Head, married, age 31, Farmer & Miller of 125 acres employing 5 men & 1 boy and Maria Hockley, wife, age 30. with 3 children and 2 servants one of whom is Lydia A Hockley.7 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 Maria Willis and John Hockley appeared in the 1871 census at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, . John Hockley, married, age 41, Farmer 225 acres emp 6 men & 1 boy, & Maria Hockley, wife, age 40, Wife with 8 children and 1 servant.8 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 Maria Willis and John Hockley appeared in the 1881 census at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS. John Hockley, married, age 51, Farmer of 225 acres employing 5 men & 1 boy and Maria Hockley, wife, 50. 7 children in the house.9 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Maria Willis and John Hockley appeared in the 1891 census at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS. John Hockley, married, age 61, Farmer & Maria Hockley, wife, age 60 with 4 of their children.10 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 Maria Willis and John Hockley appeared in the 1901 census at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS. John Hockley, Head, married, age 71, Farmer and Maria Hockley, wife, age 70 have 4 of their children and her widowed brother with them.11 
(Witness) Death11 Sep 1909 Maria Willis witnessed the death of John Hockley on 11 Sep 1909 at Friars Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG, .12 
Census 1911*31 Mar 1911 Maria Willis appeared in the 1911 census at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS. Maria Hockley, Head, Widow, age 80, Farmer. She has 3 of the children and a nephew with he.13 
Death*Mar 1914 She died in Mar 1914 at Dunmow, ESS, ENG, , at age 83 age 83.14,15 

Family

John Hockley b. 5 Nov 1829, d. 11 Sep 1909
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] 1851 Census Online.
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Parish Register Baptisms St John the Baptist Thaxted
    13 June 1830 Maria, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Horham Hall.
  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. [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.
  5. [S18] GRO Certificate.
  6. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage June Quarter 1855 Maria Willis m John Hockley Rochford 4a 189 (Source: FreeBMD)
    Parish reg: John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley ,George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis.
  7. [S12] 1861 Census online: 1861 Census: RG9/1123 Folio 102 Great Sampford
    Schedule No. 24 Park Pale Farm
    John Hockley, Head, married, age 31, Farmer & Miller of 125 acres employing 5 men & 1 boy, born Little Sampford Essex
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, age 30, born Thaxted Essex
    Annie Hockley, daughter, age 3, born Great Sampford Essex
    William A Hockley, son, age 1, born Great Sampford Essex
    Emily M Hockley, daughter, age 7 months, born Great Sampford Essex
    Susan Turner, Servant, unmarried, age 18, General Servant, born Thaxted Essex
    Lydia A Hockley, Servant, unmarried,age 13, Nurse Girl, born Thaxted Essex.
  8. [S13] 1871 Census online: 1871 Census: RG10/1705 Folio 17 Pages 3&4 Dunmow/Hatfield
    Parish of Hatfield Broad Oak Ecclesiastical Parish Holy Trinity
    Schedule No. 15 Friar's Farm
    John Hockley, Head of family, married, age 41, Farmer 225 acres emp 6 men & 1 boy, born Little Sampford Essex
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, age 40, Wife, born Thaxted Essex
    William Alfred Hockley, son, unmarrried, age 11, Scholar, born Great Samford Essex
    Emily Major Hockley, daughter, age 10, Scholar, born Great Samford Essex
    Elizabeth Julia Hockley, daughter, age 9, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    John George Hockley, son, age 8, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Daniel Herbert Hockley, son, age 6, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Harriet Ann Hockley, daughter, age 4, Scholar, born Hatfield Borad Oak Essex
    Henry Hockley, son, age 2, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Albert Edward Joseph Hockley, age 1, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Caroline Philper, Servant, unmarried, age 18, Domestic Servant, born Great Canfield Essex.
  9. [S23] 1881 Census Online , 1881 Census: RG11/1814 Folio 26 Page 24 Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Friars Farm
    John Hockley, Head, married, male, age 51, born Sampford Essex, Farmer of 225 acres employing 5 men & 1 boy
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, female, age 50, born Thaxted Essex
    Annie Hockley, daughter,unmarried, female, age 23, born Sampford Essex
    William A Hockley, son, unmarried, male, age 21, born Sampford Essex, Farmer's Son
    Emily M Hockley, daughter, unmarried, female, age 20, born Sampford Essex
    Harriet A Hockley, daughter, female, age 14, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Henry Hockley, son, male, age 12, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Scholar
    Albert E J S Hockley, son ,male, age 11, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Scholar
    Alice M Hockley, daughter, female, age 8, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Scholar.
  10. [S15] 1891 Census online: 1891 Census: RG12/1429 Folio 22 page 20 Dunmow/Hatfield
    Parish: Hatfield Broad Oak, Ecclesiastical Parish: Holy Trinity
    Schedule No. 131 Friars Farm
    John Hockley, Head, married, age 61, Farmer, employer, born Sampford Essex
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, age 60, born Thaxted Essex
    Annie Hockley, daughter, single, age 33, Farmer's daughter, born Great Sampford Essex
    Emily M Hockley, daughter, single, age 30, Farmer's daughter, born Great Sampford Essex
    Harriet A Hockley, daughter, single, age 24, Farmer's daughter, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Albert E J S Hockley, son, single, age 21, Farmer's son, employed, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex.
  11. [S14] 1901 Census online: 1901 Census: RG13/1731 Folio 31 Page 16 Dunmow Essex
    Parish: Hatfield Broad Oak, Ecclesiastical Parish: Holy Trinity
    Schedule No. 113 Friar's Farm
    John Hockley, Head, married, age 71, Farmer, employer, born New Sampford Essex
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, age 70, born Thaxted Essex
    Annie Hockley, daughter, single, age 43, born Great Sampford Essex
    Emily Major Hockley, daughter, single, age 40, born Great Sampford Essex
    Harriett Ann Hockley, daughter, single, age 34, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Albert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley, son, single, age 31, Farmer's son, worker at home, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    George Henry Willis, Brother in law, widower, age 72, Farmer (retired), born Thaxted Essex.
  12. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar 1909 (Ancestry)
    Hockley John of Friars Farm Hatfield Broad Oak Essex died 11 September 1909 Probate London 16 October to Albert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley farmer and Ernest Henry Hockley builder. Effects £3045 4s. 5d."
  13. [S22] 1911 Census online: 1911 Census: Dunmow Essex Parish Hatfield Broad Oak
    RG14PN10441 RG78PN555 RD202 SD1 ED12 SN139
    Friars Farm Hatfield Heath Essex
    Maria Hockley, Head, Widow, female, age 80, Farmer, born Thaxted Essex
    Annie Hockley, daughter, single, female, age 53, born Sampford Essex
    Emily Major Hockley, daughter, single, female, age 50, born Sampford Essex
    Julia Elizabeth Hockley, single, female, age 49, born Hatfield Heath Essex
    Albert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley, son, single, male, age 41, Managing Farm, born Hatfield Heath Essex
    Edwin Willis, nephew, single, male, age 39, working on Farm, born Baddow Essex.
  14. [S16] GRO Index entry: Death March Quarter 1914 Maria Hockley age 83 Dunmow 4a 961 (Source: GRO Index).
  15. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited6 Nov 2018

Mary Ann Willis1

#27, b. 7 Nov 1838, d. 17 Dec 1916
ReferenceMs1027
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*7 Nov 1838 Mary Ann Willis was born on 7 Nov 1838 at Horham Hall, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .2,3 
Christening16 Oct 1839 She was christened on 16 Oct 1839 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Mary Ann, born 07 November 1838, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Horham Hall.4 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared as "age 2" 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 listedin the household of George Willis and Betsy Hockley in the 1851 census at East Horndon Hall, Brentwood, ESS, ENG, . He farmer of 350 acres age 51, employing 10 men. Harriet, Thomas and James are not in the census.6 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 She was shown as "Mary Ann Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 22" 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 "Mary A Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 33" in the house of Betsy Hockley in the 1871 census at Barton Hall, Great Stambridge, ESS. She a widow age 73, farmer of 17 acres employing 10 men & 3 boys with 1 servant in the house.8 
Marriage25 Sep 1878 Mary Ann Willis married Alfred Joseph Hockley, son of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass, on 25 Sep 1878 at St Mary & All Saints, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG, , "This is a marriage between first cousins. The third Hockley/Willis cousins marriage in this family: Alfred Hockley,age 37, bachelor, Farmer of Debden son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Mary Ann Willis, full age, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Henry Willis, Julia Jane Willis, Harriett Willis, John Hockley, James Willis."9,10 
Note*28 Sep 1878  The Ipswich Journal Saturday 28th September 1878 Marriages
Hockley - Willis 25th inst., Mr Alfred Hockley of Love Cot Debden to Mary Ann, fourth daughter of the late Mr George Willis of Barton Hall, Essex on 28 Sep 1878.11 
Note*28 Sep 1878  The Ipswich Journal Saturday 28th September 1878 Marriages
Hockley - Willis 25th inst., Mr Alfred Hockley of Love Cot Debden to Mary Ann, fourth daughter of the late Mr George Willis of Barton Hall, Essex on 28 Sep 1878.12 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 Mary Ann Willis and Alfred Joseph Hockley appeared in the 1881 census at Love Cote Farm, Debden, ESS, ENG, . Alfred Hockley, Head, married, 40, Farmer of 113 acres employing 5 men 1 boy &
Mary A Hockley, wife, age 42, with their son Percy and 1 servant.13 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Mary Ann Willis and Alfred Joseph Hockley appeared in the 1891 census at Love Cote Farm, Debden, ESS. Afred, 50 and Mary Ann, 52, have one servant with them.14 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 Mary Ann Willis and Alfred Joseph Hockley appeared in the 1901 census at Love Coots Farm, Debden, ESS, ENG, . Alfred Hockley, Head, age 60, Farmer and Mary A Hockley, wife, age 62 with son Percy.15 
(Executor) Probate15 Jul 1904 Mary Ann Willis was the executor of Alfred Joseph Hockley's estate (her late husband) on 15 Jul 1904; Hockley Alfred of Love-cot Farm Debden Essex died 16 May 1904 at Saffron Walden Essex Probate to Mary Anne Hockley widow Effects £424 13s. 9d. 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 She is listed as "Mary Ann Hockley, sister, widow, age 72," in the home of Julia Jane Willis in the 1911 census at Claypits Farm, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . Julia Jane Tredgett, Head, widow, age 70, has some step children and her sister with her.16 
Death*17 Dec 1916 Mary Ann Willis died on 17 Dec 1916 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex, , at age 78.17,3 
Burial*21 Dec 1916 She was buried on 21 Dec 1916 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; 'Also Mary Anne wife of the above who died December 17th 1916 aged 78 years'
Buried with husband Alfred Hockley who died 1904.18,3 

Family

Alfred Joseph Hockley b. 25 Dec 1840, d. 16 May 1904
Child

Citations

  1. [S11] 1851 Census Online: HO107/1774 folio 5 page 2 house 6.
  2. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  4. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Parish Register Baptisms St John the Baptist Thaxted
    16 October 1839 Mary Ann, born 07 November 1838, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Horham Hall.
  5. [S21] 1841 Census online: 1841 Census: Dunmow/Thaxted HO 107/328/24 Folio 31 Page 23 Schedule No 115
    Common Rd Cottages/ The Farm
    George Willis, age 40, Farmer, born in Essex
    Betsey Willis, age 40, born in Essex
    Harriet Willis, age 15, born in Essex
    Elizabeth Ann Willis, age 14, born in Essex
    George Henry Willis, age 12, born in Essex
    Maria Willis, age 10, born in Essex
    Samuel Willis, age 8, born in Essex
    William Alfred Willis, age 6, born in Essex
    James Willis, age 4, born in Essex
    Mary Ann Willis, age 2, born in Essex
    Julia Jane Willis, age 8 mo, born in Essex
    Thomas Ashdon, age 53, Male Servant, born in Essex
    Maria Perry, age 15, Female Servant, born in Essex.
  6. [S11] 1851 Census Online: HO107/1774 folio 5 page 2 house 6
    1851 Census: HO 1774 Folio 5 Page 2 Billericay/Brentwood
    East Horndon Schedule No. 6 East Horndon Hall
    George Willis, Head, married, age 51, Farmer of 350 acres employing 10 Labourers, born Thaxted Essex
    Betsey Willis, wife, married, age 52, born New Sampford Essex
    Elizabeth A Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 24, born Thaxted Essex
    George H Willis, son, unmarried, age 22, born Thaxted Essex
    Maria Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 20, born Thaxted Essex
    William A Willis, son, unmarried, age 17, born Thaxted Essex
    Samuel Willis, son, unmarried, age 19, born Thaxted Essex
    Mary A Willis, daughter, age 12, born Thaxted Essex
    Julia J Willis, daughter, age 10, born Thaxted Essex.
  7. [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: RG10/1669 Registration district: Rochford Sub-registration district: Rochford ED, institution, or vessel: 5 Folio: 65 Page: 2 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 7.
  9. [S44] Parish Marriage Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Marriage 25 September 1878 St Mary & All Saints Great Stambridge Alfred Hockley,age 37, bachelor, Farmer of Debden son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Mary Ann Willis, full age, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Henry Willis, Julia Jane Willis, Harriett Willis, John Hockley, James Willis.
  10. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage September Quarter 1878 Alfred Hockley (Mary Ann Willis) Rochford 4a 331 (Source: GRO Index).
  11. [S40] Newspaper Archives: "The Ipswich Journal Saturday 28th September 1878 Marriages
    Hockley - Willis 25th inst., Mr Alfred Hockley of Love Cot Debden to Mary Ann, fourth daughter of the late Mr George Willis of Barton Hall, Essex."
  12. [S40] Newspaper Archives: "Sarah Smethem: The Ipswich Journal Saturday 28th September 1878 Marriages
    Hockley - Willis 25th inst., Mr Alfred Hockley of Love Cot Debden to Mary Ann, fourth daughter of the late Mr George Willis of Barton Hall, Essex."
  13. [S23] 1881 Census Online , Sarah: 1881 Census: RG11/1816 Folio 66 page 11 Debden Essex
    Love Cote Farm
    Alfred Hockley, Head, married, male, age 40, born Sampford Essex, Farmer of 113 acres employing 5 men 1 boy
    Mary A Hockley, wife, wife, married, female, age 42, born Thaxted Essex, Farmer's Wife
    Percy M Hockley, son, age 7 months, born Debden Essex
    Sarah A Camp, Serv, unmarried, female, age 15, born Debden Essex, General Servt Domestic.
  14. [S15] 1891 Census online: Sarah: 1891 Census: RG12/1431 Folio 52 page 3 Saffron Walden/Newport
    Parish: Debden
    Schedule No. 13 Love Cots
    Alfred Hockley, Head, married, age 50, Farmer, born Sampford Essex
    Mary Ann Hockley, wife, married, age 52, born Thaxted Essex
    Alice Camp, Serv, single, age 15, General Servant, born Debden Essex.
  15. [S14] 1901 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census: RG13/1733 Folio 48 page 3 Saffron Walden/Newport Parish: Debden Ecclesiastical Parish: Debden St Mary Schedule No. 14 Love Coots Farm
    Alfred Hockley, Head, married age 60, Farmer, employer, born New Sampford Essex
    Mary A Hockley, wife, married, age 62, born Broxted Essex
    Percy M Hockley, son, single, age 20, Farmer's son, worker, born Debden Essex.
  16. [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.
  17. [S32] Parish Burial Registers.
  18. [S29] Non Conformist Registers: "Burial 21 December 1916 Mary Ann Hockley, widow of Farmer. Died 17 December 1916 (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office)."
Last Edited2 Jan 2017

Mary Ann Willis1

#518, b. 1803, d. 29 Apr 1884
ReferenceMs1518
FatherSamuel Willis b. 24 Mar 1771, d. 24 Jul 1838
MotherElizabeth Count1 b. Feb 1774, d. 1827
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*1803 Mary Ann Willis was born in 1803 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex, .2 
Christening9 Oct 1803 She was christened on 9 Oct 1803 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Mary Ann daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Willis.2 
(Heir) Will1823 She was named as an heir in the will of George Count in 1823"received a bequest of bedstead and furniture"; Will of George Count, Yeoman of Thaxted. Refers to daughter Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Willis. Samuel Willis, Executor of will. Grand-daughter Mary Ann Willis received a bequest of bedstead and furniture.3 
(Witness) Death24 Jul 1838 Mary Ann Willis witnessed the death of Samuel Willis on 24 Jul 1838 at Thaxted, ESS,"Samuel Willis, man, 68 years, Farmer. Cause of death Mortification. Death registered by Mary Ann Willis of Thaxted, spinster, present at death, on 4 August 1838."4,1,5 
Census 1841*6 Jun 1841 Mary Ann Willis and Elizabeth Willis appeared in the 1841 census at Watling Street, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, . Mary Ann and Elizabeth living together "independant" Mary says she is 30? Elizabeth 36. Probably reversed.6 
Marriage12 Jun 1845 Mary Ann Willis married Mark Edwards Major, son of Mark Major and Catherine Edwards, on 12 Jun 1845 at Parish Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, , "Mark Edwards Major, 34 years, bachelor, Farmer of Hempstead Hall, son of Mark Major, Farmer, married Mary Ann Willis, 40 years, spinster of Thaxted, daughter of Samuel Willis, Farmer."7 
Note*20 Jun 1845  Chelmsford Chronicle
12th inst. at Thaxted by the Rev. Thomas Lee, Mr Major of Hempstead Hall to Miss Willis, eldest daughter of the late Mr Samuel Willis of Thaxted Farm on 20 Jun 1845.8 
Census 1851*30 Mar 1851 Mary Ann Willis and Mark Edwards Major appeared in the 1851 census at Hall Farm, Newport, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, . Mark E Major, age 30, Farmer 300 Acres 12 Labs, born Barton Suffolk and Mary Ann Major, wife, age 43. Sister in law Elizabeth Willis, 40, is visiting.9 
(Executor) Probate18 Dec 1858 Mary Ann Willis was the executor of Mark Edwards Major's estate (her 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.10 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 Mary Ann Willis appeared 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.11 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 She and Elizabeth Willis appeared in the 1871 census at Market Place, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, . Mary Ann, widow 64 and Sister Elizabeth 60, are both annuitants lving together again. They have a boarder and a servant.12 
(Witness) Death25 Jan 1872 Mary Ann Willis witnessed the death of Elizabeth Willis on 25 Jan 1872 at Market Place, Saffron Walden, ESS,"Elizabeth Willis, female, 64 years, daughter of Samuel Willis, Farmer. Cause of death: Bronchitis certified."1 
(Executor) Probate29 Feb 1872 Mary Ann Willis was the executor of Elizabeth Willis's estate (her 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 £2,000.13 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 Mary Ann Willis appeared in the 1881 census at High Street, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, . Mary, annuitant widow 76, is now living alone with a servant.14 
Death*29 Apr 1884 She died on 29 Apr 1884 at Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG, .15,16 
Probate*14 Jun 1884 Her estate was probated on 14 Jun 1884 at Saffron Walden, ESS; 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.15 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Baptisms Thaxted 09 October 1803 Mary Ann daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Willis.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1823 Will of George Count, Yeoman of Thaxted (Essex Record Office).
  4. [S18] GRO Certificate: Death Certificate 1838 Sub-district Thaxted Registration District Dunmow Essex
    24 July 1838 Thaxted Samuel Willis, man, 68 years, Farmer. Cause of death Mortification. Death registered by Mary Ann Willis of Thaxted, spinster, present at death, on 4 August 1838.
  5. [S16] GRO Index entry: 1838 Q3 Dunmow 12 60C.
  6. [S21] 1841 Census online: DB: Genealogist: HO107/0328/F? Image seen
    Mary Ann     Willis     30     1811          Yes     Independent     
    Elizabeth     Willis     36     1805          Yes.
  7. [S18] GRO Certificate: Sarah Smethem : Marriage 1845 By licence at Thaxted Church Thaxted Essex
    June 12 1845 Mark Edwards Major, 34 years, bachelor, Farmer of Hempstead Hall, son of Mark Major, Farmer, married Mary Ann Willis, 40 years, spinster of Thaxted, daughter of Samuel Willis, Farmer. Witnesses James Willis and Caroline Louisa Major.
  8. [S40] Newspaper Archives: "Sarah Smethem : Chelmsford Chronicle Friday 20 June 1845
    12th inst. at Thacted by the Rev. Thomas Lee, Mr Major of Hempstead Hall to Miss Willis, eldest daughter of the late Mr Samuel Willis of Thaxted Farm."
  9. [S11] 1851 Census Online: Sarah Smethem : HO 107/1786 Saffron Walden Newport Page 1 Hempstead Schedule No 2 Hall Farm
    Mark E Major, Head, married, age 30, Farmer 300 Acres 12 Labs, born Barton Suffolk
    Mary Ann Major, wife, married, age 43, Farmer's Wife, born Thaxtead Essex
    Harriett Willis, unmarried, age 27, General Servant, born Great Sampford Essex
    Elizabeth Willis, visitor, unmarried, age 40, born Thaxtead Essex
    Stephen Belsham or Belshaw, unmarried, age 17, Groome Ag Labr, born Hempstead Essex.
  10. [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."
  11. [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.
  12. [S13] 1871 Census online: Sarah Smethem : 1871 Census: RG10/1709 Saffron Walden Schedule No 78 Market Place
    Mary Ann Major, Head, widow, age 64, Annuitant, born Essex Thaxted
    Elizabeth Willis, sister, unmarried, age 60, Annuitant, born Essex Thaxted
    George McCullum, Boarder, unmarried, age 30, Bank Clerk, born Scotland
    Lydia ?Risby, Servant, age 18, General Servant, born Essex Debden.
  13. [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."
  14. [S23] 1881 Census Online , Sarah Smethem : 1881 Census: RG11/1818 Folio 31 Page 6 Saffron Walden Essex High Street
    Mary A Major, Head, widow, female, age 76, born Thaxted Essex, Annuitant
    Alice Belchamp, Servant, unmarried, female, age 15, born Hempstead Essex, Domestic Servant.
  15. [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."
  16. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Death June Quarter 1884 Mary Ann Major age 80 Saffron W 4a 295 (Source: GRO Index)
    Died 29 April 1884 (Source: Angela Potts).
Last Edited4 Feb 2017

Nellie Elizabeth Willis1

#1315, b. 1904
ReferenceMs2315
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*1904 Nellie Elizabeth Willis was born in 1904 at West Ham, ESS, ENG, .1,2 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 She is listed as "Nellie is 7" 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.2 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [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 Edited11 Nov 2016

Paul L Willis1

#1198, b. 26 Feb 1934, d. 31 Dec 2011
ReferenceMs2198
FatherHenry Simon Willis1 b. 1 Dec 1910, d. 4 Apr 2006
MotherElsie May Hyatt1 b. 22 May 1914, d. 24 Nov 2006
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*26 Feb 1934 Paul L Willis was born on 26 Feb 1934 at Delta, CO, USA, .1 
(Witness) Census US 194013 May 1940 In the 1940 census he was listed as "Paul Willis, son, white, age 6, not yet at school," at the same adress as Henry Simon Willis and Elsie May Hyatt at Rio Grande, CO, USA, . With one son and one daughter.2 
Death*31 Dec 2011 Paul L Willis died on 31 Dec 2011 at Eckert, CO, USA, , at age 77 Obituary

'Paul L. Willis (77) of Cedaredge rejoined family, friends and mentors when he passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011, at Horizon's Care Center in Eckert. He was born February 26, 1934 to H.S. (Sy) and Elsie M. Willis in Delta.

Mr. Willis was an avid farmer and cattleman, starting long before he graduated from Delta High School in 1953. He grew his first crops on family and neighborhood acreages, raised pigs, chickens and fed out cattle by the time he was 14 years old, learning from grandparents and favorite uncles.

Mr. Willis served in the US Army between 1955 and 1957, primarily stationed in Germany. He used the opportunity and his leave times to travel several neighboring countries in his own car. Many interesting stories that he told of the rebuilding of the wore-torn area were passed on to his sons and grandchildren.

Mr. Willis married Nina L. Zink in Delta on March 15, 1958. They celebrated their 53rd anniversary last March.

In 1960, they had the opportunity to acquire an interest in a ranch in the Gunnison Valley east of Delta, with a cattle grazing permit on Grand Mesa. They spent the next 25 years raising their three sons in a true long days hard work environment. In 1985, they moved to a small farm in Eckert, and in 2007, into Cedaredge.

One special period in his life was the few years when he was also a school bus driver. He enjoyed the community of young people and the exuberance of their youth. He liked the feeling of promise that youngsters bring.

Mr. Willis was an active Colorado Farm Bureau member and enjoyed more than 50 years of service and participation on local, statewide and national efforts.

Mr. Willis is survived by his wife and his sons, Mark (Connie) of Cedaredge, Aaron (Sherry) of Cedaredge, and Joseph of Mead, CO. He is further survived by 5 grandchildren, Jason Willis (Arada) of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Nicole Koschmann (Jody) of Okinawa, Japan, Sember Steel (James) of Windsor, Colo., Jacob Willis of Loveland, Colo., and Isabella Willis, of Loveland, Colo., and by 7 great-grandchildren, Tiger Willis, Sterling Willis, Kayla Koschmann, Myles Koschmann, Kaden Koschmann, Sora Gilliam and James Steel. He is also survived by his sister, Maryetta Williams of Marble Falls, Texas, a nephew, David Hinton of Ft. Collins, Colo., and a niece, Pamela Williams of Stafford, Virginia.

At his request, a family memorial will take place at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.1' 
Burial*a 31 Dec 2011 He was buried a 31 Dec 2011 at Mesa View Cemetery, Delta, CO, USA, .1 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [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

Peter Ernest Willis

#55, b. 14 Nov 1928, d. 22 Apr 2020
ReferenceMs1055
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*14 Nov 1928 Peter Ernest Willis was born on 14 Nov 1928 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG, ; Pip and Peter were twins born prematurely. They were both so small that they had to be fed with an eyedropper.1 
Illness*2002  On 2002 he was ill "Medical: CLL diagnosed 2002." 
Death*22 Apr 2020 He died on 22 Apr 2020 at age 91 peacefully at his home with his beloved wife after a difficult year or two.2 

Citations

  1. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth December Quarter 1928 Peter E Willis (Williams) W.Ham 4a 202 (Source: GRO Index).
  2. [S51] Researcher Derek Bandy.
Last Edited30 Apr 2020

Philip Albert Willis

#54, b. 14 Nov 1928, d. 7 Feb 1999
ReferenceMs1054
FatherFrank Willis b. 27 May 1900, d. 8 May 1964
MotherHilda Alice Williams b. 14 Jan 1902, d. 16 Mar 2003
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of David Williams (c1778-1856)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Name Variation  Philip Albert Willis was also known as Pip.1 
Birth*14 Nov 1928 He was born on 14 Nov 1928 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG, ; Pip and Peter were twins born prematurely. They were both so small that they had to be fed with an eyedropper.2 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  He is listed in the 1939 Register at 50 Edwin Avenue, Woodbridge, SFK, ENG, , he is described as Philip A Willis born 14 November 1928, He and Peter had been evacuated to Woodbridge where they lived with the KING family.3 
Probate*11 Jun 1964 He was granted the administration of Frank Willis's estate on 11 Jun 1964; National Probate Calendar: 1964 Willis Frank of 11 Hampden Cottages Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire died 8 May 1964 at Radcliffe Infirmary Oxford Administration Oxford 11 June to Philip Albert Willis Precision Grinder £1225.4 
Note*1989  Cancer was diagnosed 1989, treated Wycombe, Harefield and Churchill Oxford. in 1989.5 
Death*7 Feb 1999 Philip Albert Willis died on 7 Feb 1999 at 2 Oakshott Ave, Naphill, BKM, ENG, , at age 70 c.o.d.: Bladder then lung Cancer.6 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth December Quarter 1928 Philip A Willis (Williams) W.Ham 4a 203 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S52] HM Government, "1939 Register" :Sarah Smethem: 1939 Register (Find My Past) 50 Edwin Avenue Woodbridge Suffolk
    Albert E King born 07 March 1900 Male Postman Driver married
    Marjorie King born 31 July 1901 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties married
    Philip A Willis born 14 November 1928 Male At School single
    + 4 x closed records.
  4. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: National Probate Calendar 1964 Willis Frank of 11 Hampden Cottages Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire died 8 May 1964 at Radcliffe Infirmary Oxford Administration Oxford 11 June to Philip Albert Willis Precision Grinder £1225.
  5. [S51] Researcher Derek Bandy.
  6. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Death registered February 1999 Philip Albert Willis (born 14 Nov 1928) Chiltern Buckinghamshire Register No L1B Entry No 210.
Last Edited2 Mar 2017

Robert Donald Willis1

#1205, b. 9 Nov 1912, d. 31 Jan 1980
ReferenceMs2205
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*9 Nov 1912 Robert Donald Willis was born on 9 Nov 1912 at CO, USA, .1 
(Witness) Census US 19201 Jan 1920 In the 1920 Federal census he was listed as "Robert D Willis age 8" at the same adress as Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond at Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO, USA, . Alfred J Willis age 44, Elizabeth C Willis age 38 and all 7 children.2 
(Witness) Census US 19302 Apr 1930 In the census of 1930 he was shown as "Robert Willis age 16" at the same adress as Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond at Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO. Alfred Willis age 54, Elizabeth C Willis age 47 and the 3 younger children.3 
Death*31 Jan 1980 Robert Donald Willis died on 31 Jan 1980 at Los Angeles, CA, USA, , at age 67.4 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S57] Unknown author 1920 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1920 US Federal Census Garnet Mesa Delta Colorado Alfred J Willis (Ancestry) 1 January 1920
    Alfred J Willis age 44, Elizabeth C Willis age 38, Emma E WIllis age 18, William A Willis age 17, James Willis age 15, Vera M Willis age 13, Simon H Willis age 11, Robert D Willis age 8, Florence G Willis age 3."
  3. [S58] Unknown author 1930 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1930 US Federal Census Garnet Mesa Delta Colorado (Ancestry) 2 April 1930
    Alfred Willis age 54, Elizabeth C Willis age 47, Simon Willis age 19, Robert Willis age 16, Florence Willis age 14."
  4. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: California Death Index Robert Donald Willis SSN 523037070 Male
    Born 9 November 1912 Birthplace: Colorado Death Date: 31 Jan 1980 Death Place: Los Angeles
    Mother's maiden name: Hammond.
Last Edited9 Apr 2017

Rose Elizabeth Willis

#6, b. 6 Oct 1897, d. 24 Nov 1960
ReferenceMs1006
FatherFrank Willis b. 4 Oct 1866, d. 12 Mar 1934
MotherElizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph b. 25 May 1868, d. 4 Jan 1940
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*6 Oct 1897 Rose Elizabeth Willis was born on 6 Oct 1897 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG, .1 
(Witness) Census 19011901 She appears as "daughter, age 3, born Plaistow" in the household of Frank Willis and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph in the 1901 census at 15 Webb St, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, . Father Frank is a 34 Yr old Soda drier.2 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 She is listed as "daughter age 13" in the home of Frank Willis and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph in the 1911 census at 45 Webb Street, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, . Frank is 44, a General Labourer at the Soda works. Elizabeth is 42, married 24 years with 8 of 8 children surviving. Emma and William have left home, the other children are living with them in 5 rooms (inc kitchen).3 
(Witness) Marriage21 May 1923 Rose Elizabeth Willis witnessed the marriage of Frank Willis and Hilda Alice Williams on 21 May 1923 at St Mathias, West Ham, ESS, ENG, ; Frank Willis, age 22, Bachelor, Motor Driver of 45 Webb Street, son of Frank Willis, Labourer, married Hilda Alice Williams, age 21, spinster of 54 Barron Road, daughter of Alfred John Williams, Transport Worker. Witnesses E F Williams & Rose E Willis.4 
Marriage*7 Jul 1923 Rose Elizabeth Willis married William Henry Marks, son of Walter Edward Marks, on 7 Jul 1923 at St Andrews, Plaistow, West Ham, ESS, ENG, , "he is 24 Batch Labr of 45 Webb St son of Walter Edward deceased printer. She is 25 of 138 New Barn St son of Frank Labourer. [Suspect these addresses have been transposed by the registrar] Witnesses were Father(or brother)George H and Ethel."5,6 
(Witness) 1939 Register29 Sep 1939 She is listed as 06 Oct 1897 Female Incapacitated Married at the same address as Ethel May Willis in the 1939 Register at 8 Plantation Way, at Amersham; 11 Nov 1905 Female Part Time Domestic Work Married. Her mother Elizabeth, her daughter Kathleen, her sister Rose and Rose's daughter Rose have all moved to be with her. there are two closed entries (prob Doreen Garnel is onel).7 
Death*24 Nov 1960 Rose Elizabeth Willis died on 24 Nov 1960 at RD, Shardlow, DBY, ENG, , at age 63 age 63 asthma.8 

Family

William Henry Marks b. Jun 1899, d. Sep 1925
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth December Quarter 1897 Rose Elizabeth Willis W.Ham 4a 80 (Source: GRO Index).
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1901 Census: RG13/1574 Folio 173 Page 30 Schedule 171 West Ham Parish of St Andrew
    15 Webb Street
    Frank Willis, Head, married, age 34, Soda Drier, worker, born Little Baddow Essex
    Elizabeth Willis, wife, married, age 32, born Woodford Essex
    George H Willis, son, age 13, Errand Boy, worker, born Canning Town West Ham Essex
    Daisy Willis, daughter, age 11, born Canning Town West Ham Essex
    Agnes L Willis, daughter, age 7, born Plaistow Essex
    Rose E Willis, daughter, age 3, born Plaistow Essex
    Frank Willis, son, age 10 months, born Plaistow Essex.
  3. [S22] 1911 Census online: RG14PN9453 RG78PN507B RD188 SD3 ED43 SN255
    Frank Willis Head Married Male General Labourer 44 1867 Essex Baddsen
    Elizabeth Willis Wife Married Female - 42 1869 Essex Woodford
    George Willis Son Single Male General Labourer 23 1888 Essex Canning Town
    Rose Willis Daughter - Female School 13 1898 Essex Plaistow
    Frank Willis Son - Male - 10 1901 Essex Plaistow
    Lily Willis Daughter - Female - 9 1902 Essex Plaistow
    Ethel Willis Daughter - Female - 5 1906 Essex Plaistow
    Albert Willis Son - Male - 2 1909 Essex Plaistow.
  4. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage June Quarter 1923 Frank Willis (Williams) W.Ham 4a 34 (Source: GRO Index)
    Parish Register Marriage St Matthias Canning Town West Ham
    21 May 1923 Frank Willis, age 22, Bachelor, Motor Driver of 45 Webb Street, son of Frank Willis, Labourer, married Hilda Alice Williams, age 21, spinster of 54 Barron Road, daughter of Alfred John Williams, Transport Worker. Witnesses E F Williams & Rose E Willis.
  5. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage September Quarter 1923 Rose E Willis (Marks) W.Ham 4a 336 (Source: GRO Index).
  6. [S18] GRO Certificate: Number 276 obtained and Held on file by DB.
  7. [S52] HM Government, "1939 Register" :Ref: RG101/2129D/007/35 Letter Code:.
  8. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: ?Death December Quarter 1960 Rose E Marks age 63 Shardlow 3a 430 (Source: GRO Index).
Last Edited22 Apr 2022

Samuel Willis

#18, b. 16 Aug 1809, d. 5 Dec 1859
ReferenceMs1018
FatherSamuel Willis b. 24 Mar 1771, d. 24 Jul 1838
MotherElizabeth Count b. Feb 1774, d. 1827
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*16 Aug 1809 Samuel Willis was born on 16 Aug 1809 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex, .1,2 
Baptism9 Sep 1810 He was baptized on 9 Sep 1810 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Samuel, son of Samuel and Elizabeth Willis.3,1,2 
Marriage*24 Apr 1832 He married Rebecca Sayward, daughter of Abraham Saward and Elizabeth Unknown, on 24 Apr 1832 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS.4,2 
Census 1841*6 Jun 1841 Samuel Willis and Rebecca Sayward appeared in the 1841 census at Fryering Hall, Fryering, ESS, ENG, . Samuel Willis, age 30, Farmerand Rebecca Willis, age 29. Joseph is at school at Ingatestone House Academy.5 
Residence*1848 Samuel Willis lived in 1848 at Fryerning Hall, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, .6 
Census 1851*30 Mar 1851 He and Rebecca Sayward appeared in the 1851 census at Ray Farm, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, . Samuel is a Farmer Employing 66 Men 550 Acres age 40.7 
Death*5 Dec 1859 Samuel Willis died on 5 Dec 1859 at Fryerning, ESS, ENG, , at age 50 Samuel Willis, age 49 years, Farmer. Cause of death Disease of the brain 2 years standing Certified.8,9 
Burial*12 Dec 1859 He was buried on 12 Dec 1859 at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, .10,2 
Note*16 Dec 1859  Chelmsford Chronicle, Friday 16 December 1859 Deaths
5th inst., much respected and regretted, Mr Samuel Willis, of Fryerning Hall, aged 49 on 16 Dec 1859.11 
Probate16 Feb 1860 His estate was probated 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.12 

Family

Rebecca Sayward b. 27 Sep 1811, d. 22 Jul 1901
Child

Citations

  1. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Parish Register Baptisms St John the Baptist Thaxted
    09 September 1810 Samuel, son of Samuel and Elizabeth Willis (?born 16th August 1809).
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  3. [S20] International Genealogical Index or Family Search.
  4. [S44] Parish Marriage Registers.
  5. [S21] 1841 Census online: HO107/325/15 Registration district: Chelmsford Sub-registration district: Ingatestone ED, institution, or vessel: 4 Folio: 22 Page: 1 (click to see others on page) Line number: 7
    1841 Census: Chelmsford/ Ingatestone HO 107/325/15 Folio 22 Page 1
    Fryerning Hall
    Samuel Willis, male, age 30, Farmer, born in Essex
    Rebecca Willis, female, age 29, born in Essex
    Sophia Marriage, female, age 35, Female Servant, born in Essex
    Charlotte Garnish, female, age 20, born in Essex.
  6. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Whites Directory of Essex 1848 Farmer Samuel Willis Fryerning Hall.
  7. [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.
  8. [S27] National Probate Calendar.
  9. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Death December Quarter 1859 Samuel Willis Chelmsford 4a 82 (Source: GRO Index)
    Death Certificate 1859 Reg District Chelmsford Sub-district Ingatestone County of Essex
    Fifth December 1859 Fryerning Samuel Willis, male, age 49 years, Farmer. Cause of death Disease of the brain 2 years standing Certified. Death registered by the mark of Elizabeth ?Modle, In attendance, of Ingatestone on 14 December 1959.
  10. [S32] Parish Burial Registers: Parish Register Burials St Mary The Virgin Fryerning 12 December 1859 Samuel Willis, age 49 of Fryerning Hall.
  11. [S40] Newspaper Archives: "Chelmsford Chronicle, Friday 16 December 1859 Deaths
    5th inst., much respected and regretted, Mr Samuel Willis, of Fryerning Hall, aged 49."
  12. [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."
Last Edited7 Nov 2018

Samuel Willis

#25, b. Jul 1832
ReferenceMs1025
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*Jul 1832 Samuel Willis was born in Jul 1832 at Horham Hall, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .1,2 
Christening22 Jul 1832 He was christened on 22 Jul 1832 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .2 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 He appeared as "Samuel Willis, age 8" 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) Census 185130 Mar 1851 He was listed as "Samuel Willis, son, unmarried, age 19" 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.4 
Notea Jun 1851  There is no evidence of Samuel in the family after 1851. There are a number of deaths of Samuel Willis in the area after this date but none is clearly him a Jun 1851.5 

Citations

  1. [S11] 1851 Census Online.
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  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. [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.
  5. [S51] Researcher Derek Bandy: conjecture.
Last Edited18 Nov 2016

Samuel Willis

#15, b. 24 Mar 1771, d. 24 Jul 1838
ReferenceMs1015
FatherSamuel Willis b. 27 Apr 1746
MotherJane Milburn1 b. c 1745
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Baptism*24 Mar 1771 Samuel Willis was baptized on 24 Mar 1771 at Shalford, ESS, ENG, ; Father: Samuel Willis Mother: Jane.2,1 
Marriage License25 Feb 1799 He and Elizabeth Count obtained a marriage license on 25 Feb 1799; The 25th day of February in the year of our Lord 1799 on which day appeared personally Samuel Willis and made oath that he is of the parish of Thaxted in the County of Essex aged upwards of 21 years, Bachelor and intendeth to marry Elizabeth Count of said Parish and County, Spinster aged upwards of 21 years and that he knoweth of no lawful Impediment, by reason of any Pre-contract, Consanguinity, Affinity, or any other lawful Means whatsoever, to hinder the said intended Marriage and prayed a Licence to solemnize the same in the Parish Church of Thaxted aforesaid, in which said parish he has had his usual Place of Abode for the space of four Weeks last past. (Signed) Samuel Willis. Sworn before me the day & date above written, Witness my Hand, Thomas Till, Surrogate
Marriage Bond: Samuel Willis, bachelor & Farmer of the parish of Thaxted in the county of Essex & John Roe bound by the bond. Marriage of Samuel Willis of said parish & county and Elizabeth Count of the same spinster. (Signed) Samuel Willis. Witness (signed) George Count.3 
Marriage*26 Feb 1799 Samuel Willis married Elizabeth Count, daughter of George Count and Mary Unknown, on 26 Feb 1799 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG, , "Marriage Thaxted Parish Church Register
Samuel Willis of this parish bachelor and Elizabeth Count of the same spinster married on 26 February 1799 by licence. Signed by both parties. Witness George Count."4,5 
(Executor) Will1823 In George Count's will dated 1823, Samuel Willis was named as executor; Will of George Count, Yeoman of Thaxted. Refers to daughter Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Willis. Samuel Willis, Executor of will. Grand-daughter Mary Ann Willis received a bequest of bedstead and furniture.6 
Death*24 Jul 1838 He died on 24 Jul 1838 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex, , at age 67 Samuel Willis, man, 68 years, Farmer. Cause of death Mortification. Death registered by Mary Ann Willis of Thaxted, spinster, present at death, on 4 August 1838.7,3,8 
Burial*30 Jul 1838 He was buried on 30 Jul 1838 at Parish Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, ; Samuel Willis age 67 years of Thaxted Farm.9,3,2 
Note*3 Aug 1838  Essex Standard Friday 3rd August 1838 Deaths
24th ult., Mr Samuel Willis of Armiger's Farm Thaxted, highly respected, and in the 67th year of his age on 3 Aug 1838.10 
Note12 Oct 1838  12 October 1838 Essex Standard
Executors of will placed advert for sale by auction of agricultural stock of Thaxted Farm, Thaxted.
Auction on the premises of Thaxted Farm Tuesday Oct 16 1838 and following day
Farming stock including 9 powerful horses, 9 Cows & Heifers, 120 sheep & lambs, 18 store Hogs, 2 sows & pigs, stack of prime clover hay, waggons, carts, ploughs &c. heavy roller, harness, dressing machine & other useful implements
Also the excellent genuine household furniture and effects, stoves and fixtures, brewing & washing coppers, brewing & dairy utensils &c &c on 12 Oct 1838.11 
Probate1839 His estate was probated in 1839; Index to Death Duty Registers.12 
Will*12 Jun 1839 He left a will on 12 Jun 1839 at Thaxted, ESS; 1839 Will of Samuel Willis, farmer, Thaxted
Confirms children as sons George, James and Samuel and daughters, Mary Ann and Elizabeth. Will leaves property in Thaxted for daughters whilst they remain single and unmarried. Otherwise any proceeds to be shared equally. James Willis and Samuel Willis, executors of will. Will proved on 12 June 1839 by James and Samuel Willis.13
 

Family

Elizabeth Count b. Feb 1774, d. 1827
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Essex Parish Registers (Ancestry) Samuel Willis Gender: Male
    Baptism Date: 24 Mar 1771 Baptism Place: Shalford, Essex, England
    Father: Samuel Willis Mother: Jane
    FHL Film Number:1472680
    Also viewed record at Essex Record Office.
  2. [S53] National Burial Index for England & Wales: First name(s) SAMUEL Last name WILLIS Birth year 1771 Death year 1838 Age     67 Burial year 1838 Burial day 30 Burial month 7 Place THAXTED Church description ST JOHN THE BAPTIST National Burial Index for England & Wales.
  3. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  4. [S20] International Genealogical Index or Family Search.
  5. [S44] Parish Marriage Registers: FmP: England Marriages 1538-1973.
  6. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1823 Will of George Count, Yeoman of Thaxted (Essex Record Office).
  7. [S18] GRO Certificate: Death Certificate 1838 Sub-district Thaxted Registration District Dunmow Essex
    24 July 1838 Thaxted Samuel Willis, man, 68 years, Farmer. Cause of death Mortification. Death registered by Mary Ann Willis of Thaxted, spinster, present at death, on 4 August 1838.
  8. [S16] GRO Index entry: 1838 Q3 Dunmow 12 60C.
  9. [S32] Parish Burial Registers: Burial 30 July 1838 Samuel Willis age 67 years of Thaxted Farm (Source: Burials Thaxted Church Essex Record Office).
  10. [S38] Newspaper Obituary: "Essex Standard Friday 3rd August 1838 Deaths
    24th ult., Mr Samuel Willis of Armiger's Farm Thaxted, highly respected, and in the 67th year of his age."
  11. [S40] Newspaper Archives: "British Newpaper Archive 12 October 1838 Essex Standard
    Executors of will placed advert for sale by auction of agricultural stock of Thaxted Farm, Thaxted.
    Auction on the premises of Thaxted Farm Tuesday Oct 16 1838 and following day
    Farming stock including 9 powerful horses, 9 Cows & Heifers, 120 sheep & lambs, 18 store Hogs, 2 sows & pigs, stack of prime clover hay, waggons, carts, ploughs &c. heavy roller, harness, dressing machine & other useful implements
    Also the excellent genuine household furniture and effects, stoves and fixtures, brewing & washing coppers, brewing & dairy utensils &c &c."
  12. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Index to Death Duty Registers."
  13. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1839 Will of Samuel Willis, farmer, Thaxted (Essex Record Office)
    Confirms children as sons George, James and Samuel and daughters, Mary Ann and Elizabeth

    Will leaves property in Thaxted for daughters whilst remain single and unmarried. Otherwise any proceeds to be shared equally.

    James Willis and Samuel Willis, executors of will. Will proved on 12 June 1839 by James and Samuel Willis.
  14. [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.
Last Edited15 Nov 2016

Samuel Willis1

#980, b. Mar 1859, d. 27 Jun 1929
ReferenceMs1980
FatherJoseph Samuel Andrews Willis1 b. 1832, d. 23 Nov 1919
MotherEmma Willis1 b. 1829, d. 1 Mar 1911
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*Mar 1859 Samuel Willis was born in Mar 1859 at Stanford Rivers, ESS, ENG, .2 
Christening1 May 1860 He was christened on 1 May 1860 at St Margaret, Stanford Rivers, ESS, ENG, ; Samuel Willis, son of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, Gentleman, and Emma Willis of Stanford Rivers. Christened on same day as his brother Major James Willis.3 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 He was shown as "age 2" in the home of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma Willis in the 1861 census at Barrack Lane, Stanford Rivers, ESS, ENG, . James S A Willis, Head, age 28, Miller & Farmer of 700 acres emplying 40 men, 10 boys & 8 women, born Fryerning Essex and
Emma Willis, wife, age 31.4 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 Samuel Willis appeared in the 1871 census at Grove Lane, Walthamstow, ESS, ENG, . Samuel Willis age 12 Pupil born Stanford, Essex.5 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 He, described as "Samuel Willis, son, unmarried, age 22, Farmer's son" , appeared in the household of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma Willis in this census at Fryerning Hall, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, . 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.6 
Marriage*22 Sep 1887 Samuel Willis married Ellen Charlotte Lamb, daughter of Henry William Lamb and Ellen Jones, on 22 Sep 1887 at Holy Trinity, Brompton, MDX, ENG, , "Samuel Willis, age 28, bachelor, Farmer of Fryerning Essex, son of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, Farmer, married Ellen Charlotte Lamb, age 33, spinster, of 34 Brompton Crescent, daughter of Henry William Lamb, Gentleman."7,8 
Note26 Sep 1887  Morning Post WILLIS - LAMB
On the 22nd inst., at Holy Trinity Brompton by the Reverend D F Quayle, Samuel Willis of Fryerning Essex to Ellen Charlotte, daughter of H W Lamb, late of Anerley on 26 Sep 1887.9 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Samuel Willis and Ellen Charlotte Lamb appeared in the 1891 census at Fryerning Hall Farm, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, . Samuel Willis, married, age 32, Farmer, employer, and Ellen C Willis, wife, age 35with one child and one sevant.10 
(Witness) Burial25 Jan 1895 Samuel Willis witnessed the burial of Major James Willis 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.11,12 
Note1901  According to Sara Willis & family, Samuel supposedly did not like farming & allowed Fryerning Hall to become run down (it was rented, not owned by the family). He apparently had to leave & then started up a corn chandlery business locally. He loved to hunt. in 1901.1 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 Samuel Willis and Ellen Charlotte Lamb appeared in the 1901 census at Fryerning Hall Farm, Fryerning, ESS. Samuel Willis, married, age 42, Farmer, employer and Ellen C Willis, wife, age 43 with three children.13 
(Witness) Probate1 Oct 1901 Samuel Willis witnessed the probate of Rebecca Sayward's estate (his grandmother) 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.14 
Census 1911*31 Mar 1911 Samuel Willis and Ellen Charlotte Lamb appeared 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.15 
(Witness) Probate1 Feb 1915 Samuel Willis witnessed the probate of Ann Willis's estate (his childless aunt) on 1 Feb 1915; Hartridge Ann of 72 Croydon-road Penge Kent widow died 12 December 1914 Administration London 1 February to Samuel Willis retired farmer. Effects £389 12s 6d.16 
(Executor) Probate15 Nov 1927 Samuel Willis was the executor of Samuel Willis's estate (his late son) on 15 Nov 1927; Willis Samuel of 153 Buckingham-road Aylesbury died 15 September 1926. Administration to Samuel Willis retired farmer Effects £496 16s. 1d.17 
Death*27 Jun 1929 Samuel Willis died on 27 Jun 1929 at Heybridge House, Ingatestone, ESS, at age 70 Samuel Willis, male, 70 years, Retired Farmer. Cause of death 1a Morbus Cordis b Heart Failure. No PM.18 
Burial*1 Jul 1929 He was buried on 1 Jul 1929 at Fryerning, ESS, ENG, ; The funeral took place on Monday at Fryerning Church of Mr Samuel Willis, aged 70, of Heybridge House, Ingatestone, whose death occurred at his residence the previous Thursday. Mr Willis has been in failing health for some time. Upon going into the house from the garden on Thursday he collapsed and died, death being due to heart failure. Deceased, who was a member of a well-known farming family, was a familiar and respected figure in mid-Essex and in the Ingatestone district. He at one time farmed Fryerning Hall Farm, which was also occupied by his father and his grandfather, the last-named being the first of the family to occupy the Hall, which remained in the family for more than a hundred years. His father, the late Mr J S A Willis, was a keen member of the old Essex Yeomanry, and was known as 'Bonny Willis'. Deceased was a good sportsman, hunting with the Essex Hounds, and was also fond of shooting. Upon giving up he farm he went to live at Heybridge House. He had been retired for many years, but was very fond of attending local markets. A devoted husband and father, he was always of a cheerful disposition. His younger son, Samuel, died about three years ago after a short illness. His death came as a severe blow to deceased, who never recovered rfom the shock. He leaves a widow, one son and a daughter.19 
Probate1 Feb 1930 His estate was probated 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.20 

Family

Ellen Charlotte Lamb b. 20 Feb 1854, d. 19 Jan 1951
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem : Birth March Quarter 1859 Samuel Willis Ongar 4a 78 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Baptisms St Margaret Stanford Rivers 01 May 1860 Samuel Willis, son of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, Gentleman, and Emma Willis of Stanford Rivers. Christened on same day as his brother Major James Willis.
  4. [S12] 1861 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1861 Census: RG9/1067 Foilio 67 Page 15
    Stanford Rivers Parish of Rochester Schedule No 86 Barrack Lane
    James S A Willis, Head, married, age 28, Miller & Farmer of 700 acres emplying 40 men, 10 boys & 8 women, born Fryerning Essex
    Emma Willis, wife, married, age 31, Farmer's wife, born Tilty Essex
    Alice C Willis, daughter, age 4, Farmer's Daur, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Major I Willis, son, age 3, Farmer's Son, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Mary Ann Bright, Serv, unmarried, age 26, General Serv, born Great Easton Essex
    Esther Ansell, Serv, unmarried, age 17, Nurse Maid, born Great Easton Essex
    George Tucker, married, age 3, Man of All Work, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Samuel Willis, son, age 2, Farmer's Son, born Stanford Rivers Essex.
  5. [S13] 1871 Census online: RG10/1636/F?     [Pages 218-220]
  6. [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.
  7. [S18] GRO Certificate: Sarah Smethem : Marriage September Quarter 1887 Samuel Willis (Ellen Charlotte Lamb) Kensington 1a 178 (Source: GRO Index)
    Marriage Parish Church in district Parish of Holy Trinity Brompton Middlesex
    22 September 1887 Samuel Willis, age 28, bachelor, Farmer of Fryerning Essex, son of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, Farmer, married Ellen Charlotte Lamb, age 33, spinster, of 34 Brompton Crescent, daughter of Henry William Lamb, Gentleman. Signed by both parties. Witnesses Henry William Lamb & Alice C Lambert.
  8. [S40] Newspaper Archives: "Sarah Smethem: Morning Post Monday 26 September 1887 WILLIS - LAMB
    On the 22nd inst., at Holy Trinity Brompton by the Reverend D F Quayle, Samuel Willis of Fryerning Essex to Ellen Charlotte, daughter of H W Lamb, late of Anerley."
  9. [S40] Newspaper Archives: "Sarah Smethem: Morning Post Monday 26 September 1887 On the 22nd inst., at Holy Trinity Brompton by the Reverend D F Quayle, Samuel Willis of Fryerning Essex to Ellen Charlotte, daughter of H W Lamb, late of Anerley."
  10. [S15] 1891 Census online: Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1384 Folio 141 Page 19 Fryerning & Ingatestone Essex
    Eccl Parish of St Marys
    Schedule No 126 Fryerning Hall Farm
    Samuel Willis, Head, married, age 32, Farmer, employer, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Ellen C Willis, wife, married, age 35, born Gt Malvern Worcestershire
    Charlotte Willis, daughter, age 1, born Fryerning Essex
    Rose Bannister, Servt, age 18, born Moulsham Essex.
  11. [S32] Parish Burial Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Burial St Mary the Virgin Fryerning 25 January 1895 Major James Willis of Ingatestone age 37.
  12. [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."
  13. [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.
  14. [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."
  15. [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,.
  16. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1915 National Probate Calendar Hartridge Ann of 72 Croydon-road Penge Kent widow died 12 December 1914 Administration London 1 February to Samuel Willis retired farmer. Effects £389 12s 6d."
  17. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: Probate 1927 (Ancestry) Willis Samuel of 153 Buckingham-road Aylesbury died 15 September 1926. Administration Oxford 15 November to Samuel Willis retired farmer Effects £496 16s. 1d."
  18. [S18] GRO Certificate: Sarah Smethem: Death certificate Chelmsford, sub-district Ingatestone, Essex 1929
    Twenty Seventh June 1929 Heybridge House Ingatestone, Samuel Willis, male, 70 years, Retired Farmer. Cause of death 1a Morbus Cordis b Heart Failure. No PM, certified by J Stirling Hamilton MB. Death registered by J S H Willis, son, 17 King Edwards Grove Teddington on Twenty Eighth June 1929.
  19. [S40] Newspaper Archives: "Sarah Smethem: Chelmsford Chronicle Friday 5th July 1929
    Death of Mr S Willis at Ingatestone
    The funeral took place on Monday at Fryerning Church of Mr Samuel Willis, aged 70, of Heybridge House, Ingatestone, whose death occurred at his residence the previous Thursday. Mr Willis has been in failing health for some time. Upon going into the house from the garden on Thursday he collapsed and died, death being due to heart failure. Deceased, who was a member of a well-known farming family, was a familiar and respected figure in mid-Essex and in the Ingatestone district. He at one time farmed Fryerning Hall Farm, which was also occupied by his father and his grandfather, the last-named being the first of the family to occupy the Hall, which remained in the family for more than a hundred years. His father, the late Mr J S A Willis, was a keen member of the old Essex Yeomanry, and was known as 'Bonny Willis'. Deceased was a good sportsman, hunting with the Essex Hounds, and was also fond of shooting. Upon giving up he farm he went to live at Heybridge House. He had been retired for many years, but was very fond of attending local markets. A devoted husband and father, he was always of a cheerful disposition. His younger son, Samuel, died about three years ago after a short illness. His death came as a severe blow to deceased, who never recovered rfom the shock. He leaves a widow, one son and a daughter.
    "
  20. [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."
Last Edited6 Feb 2017

Samuel Willis1

#984, b. Jun 1898, d. 15 Sep 1926
ReferenceMs1984
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*Jun 1898 Samuel Willis was born in Jun 1898 at Fryerning, ESS, ENG, .2 
Christening29 Jun 1898 He was christened on 29 Jun 1898 at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS, ENG, ; Samuel, son of Samuel Willis, Farmer, and Ellen Charlotte Willis of Fryerning Hall.3 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 He appears as "Samuel Willis, son, age 2" 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.4 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 He is listed as "Samuel Willis, 12, Son" 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.5 
Death*15 Sep 1926 Samuel Willis died on 15 Sep 1926 at Aylesbury, BKM, ENG, , at age 28 According to Sara Willis, Samuel never married & was killed in a motorcycle accident. However the newspaper report below suggests that illness was the cause. D Cert required to resolve.6,7,8 
Burial*20 Sep 1926 He was buried on 20 Sep 1926 at Fryerning, ESS; The death occurred at Aylesbury, Bucks, after a few days' illness of Mr Samuel Willis, youngest son of Mr & Mrs S Willis, of Ingatestone, and late of Fryerning Hall. The deceased, who was 28 years of age, was well known and very popular. During the war he was in the Artists' Rifles, and afterwards went to Lady Angela Forbes at Warley for dairying and poutry-keeping, and also attended the Institute of Agriculture at Chelmsford, where he won high praise for proficiency in cheese and butter making. Latterly he had been with the Dominion Dairy Co, Aylesbury. The funeral was on Monday at Fryerning Church, the Rev R Pemberton officiating. There was a large attendance of sympathisers. A favourite hymn of the deceased's 'We love the place, O God' was sung. The mourners were: Mr S Willis, father; Miss Willis, sister; Mr and Mrs J Willis, brother and sister-in-law; Sir Harry Lamb, G.H.E, K.C.M.G, uncle; Messrs W Ward, A Wooding, A H Long representing the firm at Aylesbury. There were also present Mr and Mrs West, Mr and Mrs S W Blyth, Mrs Caton, Mr Learmouth, Miss Self, Mr Balch (Witham), Mr Jackson, Mrs Bovington, Mrs W Green, and others. The grace was lined with flowers and evergreens by Mrs Pond. The beautiful floral tributes included one from the directors of the Dominion Dairy Co, 'in deepest sympathy and grateful remembrance of devoted service', and one from the staff. Sympathetic references were made on Sunday in Ingatestone Church and at Aylesbury.9 
Probate15 Nov 1927 His estate was probated on 15 Nov 1927; Willis Samuel of 153 Buckingham-road Aylesbury died 15 September 1926. Administration to Samuel Willis retired farmer Effects £496 16s. 1d.6 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Birth June Quarter 1898 Samuel Willis Chelmsford 4a 537 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S28] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Baptism 29 June 1898 St Mary the Virgin Fryerning, Samuel, son of Samuel Willis, Farmer, and Ellen Charlotte Willis of Fryerning Hall.
  4. [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.
  5. [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,.
  6. [S27] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: Probate 1927 (Ancestry) Willis Samuel of 153 Buckingham-road Aylesbury died 15 September 1926. Administration Oxford 15 November to Samuel Willis retired farmer Effects £496 16s. 1d."
  7. [S16] GRO Index entry: Sarah Smethem: Death September Quarter 1926 Samuel Willis age 28 Aylesbury 3a 799 (Source: GRO at Ancestry).
  8. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: According to Sara Willis, Samuel never married & was killed in a motorcycle accident. However details below suggest illness.
  9. [S40] Newspaper Archives: "24 Sept 1926 Chelmsford Chronicle
    Ingatestone
    The death occurred at Aylesbury, Bucks, after a few days' illness of Mr Samuel Willis, youngest son of Mr & Mrs S Willis, of Ingatestone, and late of Fryerning Hall. The deceased, who was 28 years of age, was well known and very popular. During the war he was in the Artists' Rifles, and afterwards went to Lady Angela Forbes at Warley for dairying and poutry-keeping, and also attended the Institute of Agriculture at Chelmsford, where he won high praise for proficiency in cheese and butter making. Latterly he had been with the Dominion Dairy Co, Aylesbury. The funeral was on Monday at Fryerning Church, the Rev R Pemberton officiating. There was a large attendance of sympathisers. A favourite hymn of the deceased's 'We love the place, O God' was sung. The mourners were: Mr S Willis, father; Miss Willis, sister; Mr and Mrs J Willis, brother and sister-in-law; Sir Harry Lamb, G.H.E, K.C.M.G, uncle; Messrs W Ward, A Wooding, A H Long representing the firm at Aylesbury. There were also present Mr and Mrs West, Mr and Mrs S W Blyth, Mrs Caton, Mr Learmouth, Miss Self, Mr Balch (Witham), Mr Jackson, Mrs Bovington, Mrs W Green, and others. The grace was lined with flowers and evergreens by Mrs Pond. The beautiful floral tributes included one from the directors of the Dominion Dairy Co, 'in deepest sympathy and grateful remembrance of devoted service', and one from the staff. Sympathetic references were made on Sunday in Ingatestone Church and at Aylesbury."
Last Edited7 Feb 2017

Samuel Willis

#1634, b. 27 Apr 1746
ReferenceMs2634
FatherThomas Willis b. c 1715
MotherAnn Unknown
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*27 Apr 1746 Samuel Willis was born on 27 Apr 1746 at Shalford, ESS, ENG, ; Father's Name     Thomas Willis
Mother's Name     Ann.1 
Marriage*5 Apr 1770 He married Jane Milburn on 5 Apr 1770 at Shalford, ESS.2,3 

Family

Jane Milburn b. c 1745
Child

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-JBQ : 12 December 2014), Samll Willis, 1746.
  2. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Essex Parish Registers (Ancestry) Samuel Willis Gender: Male
    Baptism Date: 24 Mar 1771 Baptism Place: Shalford, Essex, England
    Father: Samuel Willis Mother: Jane
    FHL Film Number:1472680
    Also viewed record at Essex Record Office.
  3. [S44] Parish Marriage Registers: FmP: Essex Marriage Index 1538-1900 Transcription
    Samuel Willis Spouse's first name(s) Jane Spouse's last name Milborn Marriage date 05 Apr 1770 Marriage place Shalford, Essex, England.
Last Edited15 Nov 2016

Stanley Willis1

#1193, b. 12 Sep 1880, d. 16 Jan 1881
ReferenceMs2193
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*12 Sep 1880 Stanley Willis was born on 12 Sep 1880 at Terriers Farm, Thaxted, ESS, Essex, .2 
Burial*16 Jan 1881 He was buried on 16 Jan 1881 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, .3 
Death*16 Jan 1881 He died on 16 Jan 1881 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex, .3 

Citations

  1. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S18] GRO Certificate: Sarah Smethem: Birth December Quarter 1880 Stanley Willis Dunmow 4a 489 (Source: GRO Index)
    Birth Certificate 1880 Dunmow Thaxted Essex
    12 September 1880 Terriers Farm Thaxted Stanley, boy, son of James Willis, Farmer, and Emma Willis, formerly Hockley. Birth registered by James Willis, Farmer of Newbiggen Street Thaxted on 22 October 1880.
  3. [S32] Parish Burial Registers: Death March Quarter 1881 Stanley Willis age 0 Dunmow 4a 299 (Source: GRO Index)

    Burial 16 January 1881 Stanley Willis, age 18 weeks, Farmer (should say son of Farmer)
    (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office).
Last Edited10 Mar 2017

Steel Willis1

#1639, b. 23 Feb 1748
ReferenceWs2639
FatherThomas Willis1 b. c 1715
MotherAnn Unknown1
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*23 Feb 1748 Steel Willis was born on 23 Feb 1748 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-V8K : 12 December 2014), Thomas Willis in entry for Steel Willis, 1748.
Last Edited15 Nov 2016

Thomas Willis

#1636, b. c 1715
ReferenceWs2636
Chartsline of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*c 1715 Thomas Willis was born c 1715. 
Marriage*b 1740 He married Ann Unknown b 1740. 

Family

Ann Unknown
Children

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.
  2. [S20] International Genealogical Index or Family Search: "England, Essex Parish Registers, 1503-1997", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XK8N-V8K : 12 December 2014), Thomas Willis in entry for Steel Willis, 1748.
Last Edited12 Jan 2017

Vera May Willis1

#1203, b. 20 Sep 1906, d. 12 Dec 1981
ReferenceMs2203
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*20 Sep 1906 Vera May Willis was born on 20 Sep 1906 at CO, USA, .1 
(Witness) Census US 191015 Apr 1910 She was shown as "Vera Willis age 3" in the same house as Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond in the 1910 census at Delta, CO, USA, . Alfred J Willis age 34, Elizabeth Willis age 26 and 5 children.2 
(Witness) Census US 19201 Jan 1920 In the 1920 Federal census she was listed at the same adress as Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond at Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO, USA, . Alfred J Willis age 44, Elizabeth C Willis age 38 and all 7 children.3 
Marriage*c 1928 Vera May Willis married Clarence Henry Pope, son of Charles Sidney Pope and Carrie Elizabeth Whitener, c 1928.4 
Census US 1930*2 Apr 1930 Vera May Willis and Clarence Henry Popeappeared in 1930 US Census at Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO. Clarence H Pope age 26 born Colorado married (father and mother born Missouri) and
Vera Pope age 23 born Colorado married (father born England, mother born Kansas) with Lois age 0. 
Census US 1940*13 May 1940 Vera May Willis were listed in 1940 US Census at California Mesa, Montrose, CO, USA, . Rented Farm, monthly rental $10: Clarence H Pope, Head, age 36, born Colorado, living Delta Colorado April 1 1935, Farmer working 60 hours a week and Vera M Pope, wife, age 33, born Colorado, living Delta Colorado April 1 1935, not working with Lois.5 
Death*12 Dec 1981 She died on 12 Dec 1981 at Delta, CO, at age 75.6 
Burial*a 12 Dec 1981 She was buried a 12 Dec 1981 at Mesa View Cemetery, Delta, CO, USA, .7 

Family

Clarence Henry Pope b. 14 Jun 1903, d. 11 Sep 1982

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 Census Garnet Mesa Delta Colorado
    Clarence H Pope male age 26 born Colorado married white (father and mother born Missouri)
    Vera Pope female age 23 born Colorado married white (father born England, mother born Kansas)
    Lois M Pope female age 0."
  5. [S59] Unknown author 1940 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1940 Census Montrose Colorado Election Precinct 14 California Mesa Rented Farm, monthly rental $10
    Clarence H Pope, Head, age 36, white, born Colorado, living Delta Colorado April 1 1935, Farmer working 60 hours a week
    Vera M Pope, wife, age 33, white, born Colorado, living Delta Colorado April 1 1935, not working
    Lois M Pope, daughter, age 10, white, born Colorado, in school, Grade 3 completed."
  6. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: US Social Security Death Index First Name: Vera Middle Name: Last Name: Pope Name Suffix:
    Birth Date: 20 September 1906 Social Security Number: 523-32-1402 Place of Issuance: Colorado
    Last Residence: Zip Code of Last Residence: Death Date: December 1981 Estimated Age at Death: 75

    Mesa View Cemetery Delta Co. Colorado
    Pope Vera May, born 20 Sept 1906, died 12 Dec 1981
    Christus Garden 104 A1
    (Husband Clarence H Pope Christus Garden 104 A2, Daughter Lois Pierson Christus Garden 104 A3).
  7. [S50] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Mesa View Cemetery Delta Co. Colorado
    Pope Vera May, born 20 Sept 1906, died 12 Dec 1981
    Christus Garden 104 A1
    (Husband Clarence H Pope Christus Garden 104 A2, Daughter Lois Pierson Christus Garden 104 A3).
Last Edited9 Apr 2017

William Willis

#30, b. b 1867, d. b 1881
ReferenceMs1030
FatherJames Willis b. 1836, d. 14 Mar 1906
MotherEmma Hockley b. 10 May 1834, d. 7 Feb 1915
Chartsline of William Hockley (c1740)
line of Thomas Willis (c1715-)
Birth*b 1867 William Willis was born b 1867. 
Death*b 1881 He died b 1881 ??? not traced in 1881 census. 
Last Edited7 Nov 2016