Sidney Arthur Williams1

b. 19 Oct 1906, d. 10 Mar 1984
ReferenceMs1145
FatherAlfred John Williams b. 10 Mar 1865, d. 22 Jan 1946
MotherHannah Elizabeth Young b. 19 Feb 1869, d. 24 Aug 1947
Pedigree
Birth*19 Oct 1906 Sidney Arthur Williams , son of Alfred John Williams and Hannah Elizabeth Young, was born on Friday, 19 Oct 1906 at Poplar, MDX, ENG.1,2 
Baptism13 Dec 1906 Sidney Arthur Williams was baptized on 13 Dec 1906 at All Hallows East India Docks, Poplar, MDX, ENG; Sydney Arthur Williams born 19 October 1906. Parents Alfred John & Hannah Elizabeth Williams of 258 Leven Road. Father's occupation Labourer.3 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 He appeared as Sydney Williams, son, age 4 in the household of Alfred John Williams and Hannah Elizabeth Young in the 1911 census at 54 Baron Road, at Canning Town; Alfred Williams, Head, age 46, married, Dock Labourer, Port of London Authority Docks, and Hannah Williams, wife, age 42, married 19 years, 12 children born alive, 10 still living, 2 who have died, born Southwark London. with 10 children inn the house.4 
Marriage*16 Aug 1928  On Thursday, 16 Aug 1928 aged 21 Sidney Arthur Williams married Ivy Kathleen Game in West Ham, ESS, ENG.5 
Note  He worked in the sugar refining industry at Tate & Lyles and also Martineaus whilst living in West Ham, Greater London. Married Ivy Kathleen Game in 1928. They had 2 children, Ronald Sydney 4/11/28 and Alan John 6/2/32 both born in West Ham. The family moved from West Ham in 1938 to Braintree, Essex and again in 1940 to Cheyne House, Felsted, Essex, where Sydney worked for the British Sugar Corporation. He and Ivy lived at Felsted until 1960 when they emigrated to Southern Rhodesia. Sydney worked in the Tobacco industry during his stay in Rhodesia. After his retirement in 1976 they returned to the UK living at Wokingham Berkshire. Ivy died 21 October 1981.
Sydney survived two major accidents during his lifetime. The first occurred whilst at the Felsted BSC factory. He was on the factory roof when he slipped and fell through a skylight onto a floor some 20 feet below. He suffered a broken jaw and ribs, smashed both kneecaps, which had to be removed, and was severely bruised. He was incapacitated for many months and thereafter walked with a slight limp. The second incident happened in Rhodesia. He was involved in a motor vehicle accident and his right arm was badly damaged. He never recovered full use of the arm.1 
Note*  Sidney's eldest son went to Rhodesia with his wife and subsequently moved to RSA. Sidney and Ivy followed him there. Ivy had heart problems, apparently caused by Rheumatic Fever contracted during 1931 when her brother died of the same condition. She was never aware that she had had the illness. In Rhodesia her condition was aggravated by the altitude and it became necessary for her to have an
operation. This was carried out in 1964 at the Groot Schurr Hospital, Cape Town, by Christian Barnard (before he became famous) who repaired a faulty Mitral valve. The operation was very successful.1 
Death*10 Mar 1984 Sidney Arthur Williams died at age 77 on 10 Mar 1984 (Sydney Arthur had a cardiac failure in late 1983 and eventually underwent an operation to repair a failed heart chamber wall at St Georges Hospital, Tooting. This was not successful and after several months of gradual deterioration he died on 10 March 1984. He is buried together with his wife Ivy Kathleen in grounds of Barkham Church, Wokingham, Berkshire.)1 
Death12 Mar 1984 Sidney Arthur Williams died at age 77 , Romsey, HAM on 12 Mar 1984.5 

Family

Ivy Kathleen Game b. 5 Aug 1909, d. 21 Oct 1981

Citations

  1. [S137] E-mails from Alan Williams to Derek Bandy, 2006 to date.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth December Quarter 1906 Sydney Arthur Williams Poplar 1c 555 (Source: FreeBMD).
  3. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish of All Hallows East India Docks Southwark London (Source: LMA Ancestry)
    Christening 13 December 1906 Sydney Arthur Williams born 19 October 1906. Parents Alfred John & Hannah Elizabeth Williams of 258 Leven Road. Father's occupation Labourer.
  4. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Sarah Smethem: 1911 Census: RG14PN9462_RG78PN507B_RD188_SD3_ED52_SN197
    54 Baron Road Canning Town Essex
    Alfred Williams, Head, male, age 46, married, Dock Labourer, Port of London Authority Docks, worker, born Gravesend Kent, British
    Hannah Williams, wife, female, age 42, married 19 years, 12 children born alive, 10 still living, 2 who have died, born Southwark London, British
    Annie Williams, daughter, female, age 18, single, Warehouse Hand, Confectionary Factory, worker, born Poplar London, British
    Elsie Williams, daughter, female, age 17, single, Caramel Packer, Confectionary Factory, worker, born Poplar London, British
    Alfred Williams, son, male, age 15, single, Junior Clerk, Cartage contractor, worker, born Poplar London, British
    Ernest Williams, son, male, age 13, single, School, born Poplar London, British
    Bertha Williams, daughter, age 10, single, School, born Poplar London, British
    Hilda Williams, daughter, age 9, single, School, born Poplar London, British
    Herbert Williams, son, age 8, single, School, born Poplar London, Briti
    George Williams, son, age 6, single, School, born Poplar London, British
    Sydney Williams, son, age 4, single, born Poplar London, British
    Leonard Williams, son, age 2, single, born Canning Town Essex, British."
  5. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited12 Apr 2019

Sophia Williams1

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

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S13] 1841 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1841 Census St Columb Major Padstow Middle Street
    David Williams, 60, Inspecting Commander of the Coast Guard, not born in Cornwall
    Phebe Williams, 60, not born in Cornwall
    Ann Williams, above 25, not born in Cornwall
    Sophia Williams, 25, not born in Cornwall
    Caroline Williams, above 15, not born in Cornwall
    Phebe Williams, 15, born in Cornwall
    Thomas Williams, above 20, not born in Cornwall
    David Williams, 7, born in Cornwall
    Ann Paul, above 20, Female Servant, born in Cornwall.
  3. [S3] 1851 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1851 Census Newport Isle of Wight, Parish Northwood, West Cowes Medina Terrace
    David Williams, Head, married, male, age 72, Inspecting Commander Coast Guard Superannuated, born Wootton I of Wight
    Phebe Williams, wife, married, female, age 70, born Calbourne I of Wight
    Sophia Williams, daughter, unmarried, female, age 43, born Kingsware Devon
    Betsey Williams, daughter, unmarried, female, age 41, born Kingsware Devon
    Hiram David Williams, son, unmarried, male, age 40, Sacred Poetry Author, Classical Teacher, born Kingsware Devon
    Caroline Williams, daughter, unmarried, female, age 34, born Mill Bay Devon
    Phebe Ellen Williams, daughter, unmarried, female, age 25, born Padstow Cornwall.
  4. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Sarah Smethem: Death Certificate 1856 Registration District Isle of Wight Cowes 25 May 1856 Sea View West Cowes, David Williams, male, 77 years, retired Officer of Coast Guard. Cause of Death Goit not certified. Death registered by Sophia Williams, present at the death, of Sea View West Cowes on 31 May 1856.
Last Edited26 Feb 2017

Thomas Williams

b. c 1850
Pedigree
Birth*c 1850 Thomas Williams whose parents are unknown was born c 1850. 

Family
Child
Last Edited3 Feb 2003

Thomas Williams1

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

Citations

  1. [S3] 1851 Census.
  2. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  3. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Registers Baptisms Illogan (Cornwall Record Office)
    20 December 1843 Thomas, son of John Williams, Preventive Officer, and Eliza Williams of Portreath.
  4. [S3] 1851 Census :Sarah Smethem: HO107/1915 Registration district: Redruth Sub-registration district: Redruth ED, institution, or vessel: 1j Folio: 583 Page: 23 schedule number: 97 GSU Number: 221069
    John Williams, Head, married, age 48, Chief Officer C.Guard, born Isle of Wight Hants
    Eliza Williams, wife, married, age 40, At home, born Waterford Ireland
    Sarah A Williams, daughter, unmarried, age 21, at home, born Waterford Ireland
    Adelaide Williams, daughter, age 15, Scholar at home, born St Columb Cornwall
    James E Williams, son, age 9, Scholar, born Illogan Cornwall
    Thomas Williams, son, age 7, Scholar, born Illogan Cornwall
    Alfred A Williams, son, age 5, Scholar, born Illogan Cornwall
    Henry E Williams, son, age 3, born Illogan Cornwall.
  5. [S137] E-mails from Alan Williams to Derek Bandy, 2006 to date.
Last Edited16 Dec 2016

Thomas Henry Gill Williams1

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

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

Family

Mary Ann Berriman b. c 1825

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Christening (Family Search) Thomas Henry Gill Williams christened 09 February 1827 Padstow Cornwall England. Parents David Williams and Phobe Williams. Father's Profession Inspector of Coast Guard FHL Microfilm 1595057 ref page 92. Also at Cornwall OPC.
  3. [S13] 1841 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1841 Census St Columb Major Padstow Middle Street
    David Williams, 60, Inspecting Commander of the Coast Guard, not born in Cornwall
    Phebe Williams, 60, not born in Cornwall
    Ann Williams, above 25, not born in Cornwall
    Sophia Williams, 25, not born in Cornwall
    Caroline Williams, above 15, not born in Cornwall
    Phebe Williams, 15, born in Cornwall
    Thomas Williams, above 20, not born in Cornwall
    David Williams, 7, born in Cornwall
    Ann Paul, above 20, Female Servant, born in Cornwall.
  4. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: National Archives ADM 175/24
    - Page 111 Ref N589 29 August 1843 From Mar of Maria Thomas Henry Gill Williams Boatswain Removed to Deputy Mate in Command 20 Sept 1844 Margaret 55 R1808 N835
    - Page 102 Ref N835 R1808 20 September 1844 From the Maria Thomas Henry Gill Williams Deputy Mate in Command Remove 8 May 1848 to be Gunner of the Eagle Punishment R5578 New
    - Page 55 Ref R5578 8 May 1848 From the Margaret Thomas Henry Gill Williams Gunner Resigned 1849 Ill-Health

    UK and Ireland Masters and Mates Certificates (Source: Ancestry)
    Thomas Henry Gill Williams b 1820 Gally Head Cork Ireland
    Issued Civil 12 November 1851 Port Faversham
    Cert no 5917
    Certificate of Competency Merchant Service Only Mate of Fore and Aft Rigged Vessels only
    1 November 1851 Board of Trade
    Entered General Register and Record Office of Seamen 3rd day November 1851.
  5. [S153] Parish Marriage Registers: Sarah Smethem: Appledore (Devon) Parish Church Marriages Fiche 9 1844 - 1846 (GENUKI Devon) 29 July 1845 Thomas Henry Gile Williams, full age, Commander of Revenue Cutter of East Appledore married Mary Ann Berryman age 19 of East Appledore. Father of groom David Williams Inspecting Commander Coast Guard. Father of bride William Berryman Chief Boatman Coast Guard.

    GRO Bideford Q3 1845 v 10 p 77.
  6. [S3] 1851 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1851 Census Gatcombe Rectory Newport Isle of Wight
    Jane Perry Williams age 61 Step mother Widow born Portsmouth Hants Lady
    Thomas Gill Williams cousin age 30 Gentleman born Galley Head Cork Ireland
    Plus House Servant and Stable Boy
    (John Haddlesey Williams, Curate of Gatcombe at lodging house in Norwood West Cowes in 1851 Census. John was married to Thomas' sister Eliza).
Last Edited7 Mar 2017

unknown Williams

b. c 1924
RelationshipMother of David Bandy
Pedigree
Birth*c 1924 unknown Williams whose parents are unknown was born c 1924.1 
Marriage1969  On 1969 unknown Williams married an unknown person in Warrington, LAN, ENG.1 

Citations

  1. [S9] Researcher: Ken Bandy including his extract and work on the GRO Indexes.
Last Edited1 Mar 2005

Vivian Charles Williams1

b. 29 Dec 1873, d. 26 Feb 1940
ReferenceMs1445
FatherAlfred Albert Williams b. 18 Jun 1845, d. 8 Dec 1898
MotherEmma Maria Martin b. 5 Jan 1843, d. 1 Aug 1920
Pedigree
Birth*29 Dec 1873 Vivian Charles Williams , son of Alfred Albert Williams and Emma Maria Martin, was born on Monday, 29 Dec 1873 at 11 Clarence Road, East Cowes, IOW, ENG; son of Alfred Albert Williams P.O. R.C Desmond, and Emma Maria Williams, formerly Martin.2,3 
Christening18 Feb 1874 Vivian Charles Williams was christened on 18 Feb 1874 at East Cowes, IOW, ENG; Maud Allen Williams and Vivian Charles Williams, children of Alfred Albert & Emma Maria of East Cowes, Revenue Service.3,4 
Census*1881 He appeared on the census of 1881 at 10 Sussex St, Poplar, MDX, ENG; son age 7. 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 On 3 Apr 1881 the Census showed Vivian Charles Williams as Vivian C Williams, son, age 7, born East Cowes Isle of Wight, in the household of Alfred Albert Williams and Emma Maria Martin at 10 Sussex St, at Poplar; head age 35 , seaman. AA is described as a seaman, now apparently working for Union Castle Line, but no mention of a ship! It is said that he was a purser on the "Windsor Castle". The last of the 6 sons was born in 1880.5,6 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 Vivian Charles Williams was listed as Vivian William Son 17 Pawn Brokers Shopman in the household of Emma Maria Martin in the 1891 census at Uanwar Street, at Poplar; Emma, 49 married, is at home with 5 children. Husband Alfred is not visible in the census.7 
Note*  Vivian remained a batchelor all his life. He joined the navy like his two brothers. When Jack deserted in Australia Vivian was sent to bring him back, but he decided to join Jack and he jumped ship as well. Like Jack he never returned to England. He went to South America and became a vaquero. 
Residence*1936  In 1936 Vivian lived at Hope Street, Warialda, NSW, AUS, Williams Vivian Charles, no occupation..8 
Death*26 Feb 1940 Vivian Charles Williams died at age 66 , Warialda, NSW on 26 Feb 1940.9,3 

Citations

  1. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :http://www.isle-of-wight-fhs.co.uk/ ref C22/E200 Mothers name = Martin.
  2. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Sarah Smethem:Birth March Quarter 1874 Vivian Charles Williams I.Wight 2b 549 (Source: GRO Index)
    Birth Certificate 1873 Isle of Wight/ Cowes
    29 December 1873 11 Clarence Road East Cowes Vivian Charles Williams, boy, son of Alfred Albert Williams P.O. R.C Desmond, and Emma Maria Williams, formerly Martin. Birth registered by A A Williams, father, of 11 Clarence Road East Cowes on 02 February 1874.
  3. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  4. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Baptism East Cowes Isle of Wight (Isle of Wight Record Office)
    18 February 1874 Maud Allen Williams and Vivian Charles Williams, children of Alfred Albert & Emma Maria of East Cowes, Revenue Service.
  5. [S44] 1881 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/0507 33 page 62
    10 Sussex Street London Middlesex, Parish All Saints Poplar
    Alfred A Williams, Head, married, male, age 35, born Portreath Cornwall, Seaman
    Emma M Williams, wife, married, female, age 37, born Gravesend Kent, Seaman wife
    Alfred J Williams, son, unmarried, male, age 16, born Gravesend Kent, Messenger
    John J Williams, son, male, age 14, born Limehouse Middlesex, Hair Dresser's Assistant
    Percy A Williams, son, age 11, born Binstead Isle of Wight, Scholar
    Vivian C Williams, son, male, age 7, born East Cowes Isle of Wight, Scholar
    Louis D Williams, son, male, age 3, born Limehouse Middlesex, Scholar
    Arthur Williams, son, male, age 10 months, born Poplar Middlesex, Infant.
  6. [S137] E-mails from Alan Williams to Derek Bandy, 2006 to date.
  7. [S8] 1891 Census :Db: FmP: Poplar RG12 325 64 46
    Emma     William     Wife     Married     Female     49     1842     -     Gravesend, Kent, England     Transcription
    Alfred     William     Son     Single     Male     26     1865     Dock Foreman     Gravesend, Kent, England     Transcription
    Maude     William     Daughter     Single     Female     19     1872     Dressmaker     East Cowes, Hampshire, England     Transcription
    Vivian     William     Son     -     Male     17     1874     Pawn Brokers Shopman     East Cowes, Hampshire, England     Transcription
    Louis     William     Son     -     Male     13     1878     Scholar     Poplar, Middlesex, England     Transcription
    Arthur     William     Son     -     Male     10     1881     Scholar     Poplar, Middlesex, England.
  8. [S68] Ancestry.com :Sarah Smethem: Australian Electoral Rolls 1903 - 1980 (Ancestry)
    New South Wales 1936 Gwydir Warialda
    3473 Williams Vivian Charles Hope Street Warialda, no occupation, male.
  9. [S143] Australia Death Index: "Sarah Smethem: Australia Death Index 1787 - 1985
    Vivian Charles Williams
    Mother Emma Father Alfred
    Death 1940
    District Warialda New South Wales
    Registration Number 3101/1940

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

William Read Williams1

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

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S3] 1851 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1851 Census Myton Hull Yorkshire 33 St James Place
    James M Williams Head Married Male age 32 Deputed Mariner of Customs born Padstow Cornwall
    Frances Williams Wife Female age 23 born Lincolnshire Burton
    Phebe Williams Daughter age 4 born Hull Yorkshire
    William R Williams Son age 9 monthe born Hull Yorkshire
    Christiana Booth Servant age 13 House Servant born Hessle Yorkshire.
  3. [S2] 1861 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1861 Census South Myton Kingston Upon Hull
    James Moor Williams Head Married Male age 42 Examining Custom Ho Officer born Padstow Cornwall
    Francis Williams Wife Female age 33 born Lincolnshire
    William Read Williams Son age 10 Scholar born Hull Yorkshire
    Caroline Williams Daughter age 8 Scholar born Hull Yorkshire
    Lydia Williams Daughter age 5 born Hull Yorkshire
    Fanny Read Williams Daughter 1 month born Hull Yorkshire
    Phebe Williams Mother Widow age 80 born Calborne Isle of Wight
    Eliza Ann Morrison Servant Unmarried age 16 born Hull Yorkshire.
Last Edited25 Oct 2016

Winifred Beatrice Williams1

b. 16 Oct 1901, d. 13 Jun 1975
ReferenceMs1451
FatherPercy Albert Williams1 b. 29 Jul 1869, d. 28 Jan 1953
MotherEmma Dyke1 b. Jun 1871
Pedigree
Birth*16 Oct 1901 Winifred Beatrice Williams , daughter of Percy Albert Williams and Emma Dyke, was born on Wednesday, 16 Oct 1901 at Lowestoft, SFK, ENG.2,3 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 Winifred Beatrice Williams appeared as Winifred Beatrice Williams, daughter, age 9, in the household of Percy Albert Williams and Emma Dyke in the 1911 census at 149 & 151 Bow Road Bow, at Poplar; Percy Albert Williams, Head, Married 13 years, age 41, Club Steward Naval Pensioner and wife Emma, 39 with all 3 children. (The London Street Directory 1921 lists these two addresses as the Bow & Bromley Constitutional Club and 151 as Bow & Bromley Conservative & Unionist Association). 
(Witness) 1939 Register29 Sep 1939 She is listed as Winifred B Williams b 16 October 1901 Unpaid Domestic Duties single at the same address as Percy Albert Williams and Emma Dyke in the 1939 Register at 84 Pall Mall, at Southen on Sea; Percy A Williams b 29 July 1869 Seaman Petty Officer RN Retired married and Emma Williams b 5 June 1871 Unpaid Domestic Duties married, with the two unmarried daughters.4 
Death*13 Jun 1975 Winifred Beatrice Williams died at age 73 , Northfleet, KEN on 13 Jun 1975.1 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register."
  3. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth December Quarter 1901 Winifred Beatrice Williams Mutford 4a 1147 (Source: GRO Index).
  4. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register" :Sarah Smethem:1939 Register (Find My Past) 84 Pall Mall Southend on Sea CB
    Percy A Williams b 29 July 1869 Seaman Petty Officer RN Retired married
    Emma Williams b 5 June 1871 Unpaid Domestic Duties married
    Emma F Williams b 2 June 1898 Toffee & Confection, Shopkeeper single
    Winifred B Williams b 16 October 1901 Unpaid Domestic Duties single.
Last Edited6 Dec 2016

Winifred Constance Williams1

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

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S50] 1901 Census :DB: FmP: RG13 Piece number 347 Folio 125 Page 6
    Mary A Williams Wife Married Female 32 1869 - Bromley, Middlesex, England
    Reginald Williams Son Single Male 8 1893 - Bromley, Middlesex, England
    Winifred C Williams Daughter Single Female 3 1898 - Bromley, Middlesex, England
    Doris E Williams Daughter Single Female 1 1900 - Bromley, Middlesex, England
    Mary A Dines Mother Widow Female 62 1839 - Linton, Cambridgeshire, England
    Maria E Dines Sister Single Female 34 1867 Dressmaker Poplar, Middlesex, England.
Last Edited3 Nov 2016

Agnes Willis1

b. 11 Apr 1873
ReferenceMs1034
FatherJames Willis b. 1836, d. 14 Mar 1906
MotherEmma Hockley b. 10 May 1834, d. 7 Feb 1915
Pedigree
Birth*11 Apr 1873 Agnes Willis , daughter of James Willis and Emma Hockley, was born on Friday, 11 Apr 1873 at Little Baddow, ESS, ENG.2,3 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 On 3 Apr 1881 the Census showed Agnes Willis as Agnes Willis, niece, age 7 in the household of Lydia Ann Hockley at Lydia's Newbiggen St, at Thaxted; Lydia Ann Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 55, Annuitant. Lydia has her anniutant sister Rebecca and little niece Agnes Willis with her.4 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 Agnes Willis was listed as Agnes Willis, niece, single, age 17, Companion & Help in the household of Lydia Ann Hockley in the 1891 census at Lydia's Newbiggen St, at Thaxted; Lydia A Hockley, Head, single, age 65, Living on own means. Sister Rebecca and Niece Agnes are with her.5 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 Agnes Willis appeared as Agnes Willis, niece, single, age 27, Housekeeper in the home of Lydia Ann Hockley in the 1901 census at Lydia's Newbiggen St, at Thaxted; Lydia A Hockley, Head, single, age 75, Living on own means. Sister Rebecca has died. She now has two nieces living with her.6 
(Executor) Probate14 Aug 1909 Agnes Willis was the executor of Lydia Ann Hockley's estate (her aunt and 1st cousin) on 14 Aug 1909; Hockley Lydia Ann of New-biggen street Thaxted Essex Spinster Probate London 14 August to Ernest Henry Hockley builder and Agnes Willis spinster. Effects £873 2s. 1d. Resworn £1034 9s. 3d.7 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 Agnes Willis appeared as Agnes Willis, niece, single, female, age 37, Private Means in the household of William Edward Hockley in the 1911 census at Anchors Farm, Great Saling, at Finchingfield; William, a widower age 79, has a large number of the family about him including his sister Emma who married a Willis and his son who did the same. All together 3 Hockleys married Willis in this generation and at least one in the next.8 
(Witness) Probate2 Jan 1914 Agnes Willis witnessed the probate of Julia Jane Willis's estate on 2 Jan 1914; Tredgett Julia Jane of Thaxted Essex widow died 18 November 1913 at Midhurst-road West Ealing Middlesex Probate London 2 January to William George Tilcock retired draper and Agnes Willis spinster. Effects £1534 11s 2d. Agnes is her niece. William TILCOCK her stepson.9 
(Witness) Probate31 Jan 1918 Agnes Willis witnessed the probate of Edwin Willis's estate on 31 Jan 1918; Willis Edwin of Thaxted Essex died 19 November 1917 Probate Ipswich 31 January to Agnes Willis Spinster. Effects £353 12s. 11d.10 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  Agnes Willis is listed in the 1939 Register at Watling St, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, she is described as Agnes Willis born 11 April 1873 female single Unpaid Domestic Duties, living alone.11 
Death12 Jan 1953 Agnes Willis died at age 79 , ESS on 12 Jan 1953 (Agnes Willis, female, 79 years, spinster of no occupation, daughter of James Willis, a Farmer (deceased). Cause of death 1a) Bilateral Broncho pneumonia b) Chronic Bronchitis and Asthma).12,13,14 
Burial*16 Jan 1953 She was buried on 16 Jan 1953 at Congregational Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; Buried with parents James & Emma & brother Edwin.15,3 

Citations

  1. [S130] AgnesW2.ged: Date of Import: 23 Jan 2000.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth June Quarter 1873 Agnes Willis Chelmsford 4a 226 (Source: GRO Index)
    1939 Register (Find My Past) confirmed date of birth as 11 April 1873.
  3. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  4. [S44] 1881 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/ 1815 Folio 41 page 7
    Newbiggen Street Thaxted Essex
    Lydia Ann Hockley, Head, unmarried, female, age 55, born Thaxted Essex, Annuitant
    Rebecca Hockley, sister, unmarried, female, age 53, born Thaxted Essex, Annuitant
    Agnes Willis, niece, female, age 7, born Little Baddow Essex, Scholar.
  5. [S8] 1891 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1430 Folio 35 Page 5 Dunmow
    Parish: Thaxted Schedule No. 38 New Biggen
    Lydia A Hockley, Head, single, age 65, Living on own means, born Thaxted Essex
    Rebecca Hockley, sister, single, age 63, Living on own means, born Thaxted Essex
    Agnes Willis, niece, single, age 17, Companion & Help, born Little Baddow Essex.
  6. [S50] 1901 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census: RG13/1732 Folio 32 Page 4 Dunmow Thaxted
    Schedule No 23 New Biggen St
    Lydia A Hockley, Head, single, age 75, Living on own means, born Thaxted Essex
    Elizabeth J Hockley, niece, single, age 39, Companion Dom, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Agnes Willis, niece, single, age 27, Housekeeper, born Little Baddow Essex.
  7. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem:National Probate Calendar 1909 (Ancestry)
    Hockley Lydia Ann of New-biggen street Thaxted Essex Spinster died 09 Jully 1909 Probate London 14 August to Ernest Henry Hockley builder and Agnes Willis spinster. Effects £873 2s. 1d. Resworn £1034 9s. 3d."
  8. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Sarah Smethem: 1911 Census: Finchingfield Braintree Essex Parish Great Saling
    RG14PN10395 RG78PN550 RD201 SD1 ED7 SN56
    Anchors Farm Great Saling
    William Edward Hockley, Head, Widower, male, age 79, Farmer, born New Sampford Essex
    Sidney John Hockley, son, married, male, age 40, Farmer, born Great Saling Essex
    Edith Lydia Hockley, daughter in law, married 10 years, female, age 42, born Little Baddow Essex
    John Guy Hockley, Grandson, male, age 9, born Great Saling Essex
    William Edward Hockley, Grandson, male, age 8, born Great Saling Essex
    Frederick James Hockley, Grandson, male, age 7, born Great Saling Essex
    Martha Ellen Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 5, born Great Saling Essex
    Alice Edith Anna Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 4, born Great Saling Essex
    Daniel George Hockley, Grandson, male, age 3, born Great Saling Essex
    Agnes Mary Hockley, Grand daughter, female, age 1, born Great Saling Essex
    Ernest Henry Hockley, Grandson, male, age 1 month, born Great Saling Essex
    Emma Willis, sister, widow, female, age 76, Private Means, born New Sampford Essex
    Agnes Willis, niece, single, female, age 37, Private Means, born Little Baddow Essex
    Millicent Winnifred Lamb, Servant, female, age 15, Domestic Servant, born Leyton Essex."
  9. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "1914 National Probate Calendar Tredgett Julia Jane of Thaxted Essex widow died 18 November 1913 at Midhurst-road West Ealing Middlesex Probate London 2 January to William George Tilcock retired draper and Agnes Willis spinster. Effects £1534 11s 2d."
  10. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: 1918 National Probate Calendar (Ancestry) Willis Edwin of Thaxted Essex died 19 November 1917 Probate Ipswich 31 January to Agnes Willis Spinster. Effects £353 12s. 11d."
  11. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register" :Sarah Smethem: 1939 Register Watling Street Thaxted
    Agnes Willis born 11 April 1873 female single Unpaid Domestic Duties.
  12. [S144] Parish Burial Registers.
  13. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Death March Quarter 1953 Agnes Willis age 79 Dunmow 4a 780 (Source: GRO Index).
  14. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Sarah Smethem: Death Certificate 1953 Dunmow Essex
    Twelfth January 1953 9 Watling Street Thaxted RD, Agnes Willis, female, 79 years, spinster of no occupation, daughter of James Willis, a Farmer (deceased). Cause of death 1a) Bilateral Broncho pneumonia b) Chronic Bronchitis and Asthma. Certified by Michael A Weller MB. death registered by J Bennett, causing body to be buried, Broomfield House Thaxted on 13 January 1953.
  15. [S142] Non Conformist Registers.
Last Edited14 Apr 2019

Agnes Lydia Willis

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

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth September Quarter 1893 Agnes Lydia Willis W.Ham 4a 45 (Source: FreeBMD).
  2. [S159] 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. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Jul-Aug-Sep 1918 West Ham Volume Number: 4a Page Number: 317.
  4. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register" :Sarah Smethem: 1939 Register (Find My Past) 195 Corporation Street West Ham CB
    Agnes L Dorsett born 28 May 1893 Unpaid Domestic Duties Female Married
    William Dorsett born 7 March 1893 Market Porter Heavy Worker Male Married
    + 1 closed record.
  5. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Death September Quarter 1956 Agnes L Dorsett age 63 Amersham 6a 221 (Source: GRO Index).
Last Edited12 Apr 2019

Albert James Willis

b. 24 Feb 1909, d. 24 Aug 1982
ReferenceMs1010
FatherFrank Willis b. 4 Oct 1866, d. 12 Mar 1934
MotherElizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph b. 25 May 1868, d. 4 Jan 1940
Pedigree
Birth*24 Feb 1909 Albert James Willis , son of Frank Willis and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph, was born on Wednesday, 24 Feb 1909 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG.1 
Marriage  Albert James Willis married Anne Unknown. 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 Albert James Willis appeared as son age 2 in the household of Frank Willis and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph in the 1911 census at 45 Webb Street, at Plaistow; Frank is 44, a General Labourer at the Soda works. Elizabeth is 42, married 24 years with 8 of 8 children surviving. Emma and William have left home, the other children are living with them in 5 rooms (inc kitchen).2 
Marriage*Mar 1928  On Mar 1928 aged 19 Albert James Willis married Alice Bowden in West Ham, ESS, ENG.3 
Death*24 Aug 1982 Albert James Willis died at age 73 , Epping Forest, ESS on 24 Aug 1982.4 

Family

Alice Bowden b. c 1915

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth June Quarter 1909 Albert James Willis W.Ham 4a 72 (Source: FreeBMD).
  2. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"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. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage March Quarter 1928 Alice Bowden (Albert J Willis) West Ham 4a 286 (Source: GRO Index).
  4. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Death September Quarter 1982 Albert James Willis b 24 Feb 1909 Epping Forest 9 2118 (Source:GRO Index).
Last Edited12 Apr 2019

Alec Walter Willis

b. 10 Jun 1931, d. 10 Apr 2004
ReferenceMs1056
FatherFrank Willis b. 27 May 1900, d. 8 May 1964
MotherHilda Alice Williams b. 14 Jan 1902, d. 16 Mar 2003
Pedigree
Birth*10 Jun 1931 Alec Walter Willis , son of Frank Willis and Hilda Alice Williams, was born on Wednesday, 10 Jun 1931 at Dagenham, ESS, ENG.1 
Death*10 Apr 2004 Alec Walter Willis died at age 72 , High Wycombe, BKM on 10 Apr 2004.2 
Burial*a 10 Apr 2004 He was buried a 10 Apr 2004 at St John The Evangelist, Frieth, BKM, ENG; Alec's ashes were placed in his parent's grave.3 

Citations

  1. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem:Birth September Quarter 1931 Alec W Willis (Williams) W.Ham 4a 142 (Source: GRO Index).
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Death registered April 2004 Alec Walter Willis (Date of birth 10 June 1931) Chiltern Buckinghamshire Reg No L10C Entry No 283.
  3. [S160] Researcher Derek Bandy.
Last Edited2 Mar 2017

Alfred Willis1

b. Dec 1895
ReferenceMs1963
FatherGeorge Henry Willis1 b. 11 Oct 1863, d. 5 Sep 1912
MotherEdith Chick1 b. Dec 1866, d. Dec 1907
Pedigree
Birth*Dec 1895 Alfred Willis , son of George Henry Willis and Edith Chick, was born in Dec 1895 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG.2,3 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 Alfred Willis appearedin the home of George Henry Willis and Edith Chick in the 1901 census at 2 Warmington St, at Plaistow; 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 Alfred Willis appeared as Alfred is 15, an assistant Dairyman in the household of George Henry Willis in the 1911 census at 2 Warmington St, at Plaistow; George is a Widower, Dairyman Shopkeeper age 48. All the children except Henry are at home with him.3 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth December Quarter 1895 Alfred Willis W.Ham 4a 98 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"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. [S50] 1901 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census RG13/1574 P 32 West Ham, Parish of St Andrews, Hudsons ward
    Schedule No 189 2 Warmington Street
    George H Willis, Head, married, age 37, Cowkeeper & Dairyman, own account, working at home, born Little Baddow Essex
    Edith Willis, wife, married, age 34, born London Middlesex
    Grace A Willis, daughter, single, age 12, born West Ham Essex
    Henry J Willis, son, single, age 9, born West Ham Essex
    Alfred Willis, son, single, age 5, born West Ham Essex
    Emma K Willis, daughter, single, age 2, born West Ham Essex
    Edith Ivy Willis, daughter, single, age 5 months, born West Ham Essex.
Last Edited31 Jan 2017

Alfred James Willis1

b. 17 Apr 1875, d. 19 Dec 1945
ReferenceMs1035
FatherJames Willis b. 1836, d. 14 Mar 1906
MotherEmma Hockley b. 10 May 1834, d. 7 Feb 1915
Pedigree
Birth*17 Apr 1875 Alfred James Willis , son of James Willis and Emma Hockley, was born on Saturday, 17 Apr 1875 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.2,3 
Christening7 Oct 1875 Alfred James Willis was christened on 7 Oct 1875 at Congregational Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; Alfred James, male, son of James Willis, Farmer, & Emma Hockley of Thaxted.3,2 
(Witness) Census3 Apr 1881 He appeared as Young Alfred James is 5 on the census of 3 Apr 1881 in the household of James Willis and Emma Hockley at James's Newbiggen Street, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; James age 45 is a retired farmer. 4 of the children are at home.4 
Marriage*b 1900  On b 1900 Alfred James Willis married Elizabeth Caroline Hammond, daughter of Joseph Keene Hammond and Sarah Miriam Dring, in KS, USA.5,3 
Census US 1900*1 Jun 1900 Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammondappeared in the US 1900 census at Wakefield, Clay, KA, USA. Alfred J Willis, born April 1875, age last birthday 25, Farmer, Born England, Parents Born England, Emigrated to US 1885, Naturalised. Elizabeth C Willis, born May 1881, age last birthday 19, Married 0 years, Born Kansas, Parents born in England. Both could read, write & speak English, Renting Farm.6 
Census US 1910*15 Apr 1910 Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammondappeared in the US 1900 census at Delta, CO, USA. Alfred J Willis age 34, Elizabeth Willis age 26 and 5 children.7 
Milit-Beg*1918 Alfred James Willis began military service in 1918 at Olathe, Montrose, CO, USA, 1918 World War I Registration Card. Alfred James Willis Olathe Montrose Colorado, age 43, born 17 April 1875, white, naturalised US citizen, Farmer, working for himself. Next of kin Elizabeth C Willis of Olathe Montrose Colorado.8 
Census US 1920*1 Jan 1920 He and Elizabeth Caroline Hammondwere listed in 1920 US Census at Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO, USA. Alfred J Willis age 44, Elizabeth C Willis age 38 and all 7 children.9 
Census US 1930*2 Apr 1930 Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammondappeared in 1930 US Census at Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO, USA. Alfred Willis age 54, Elizabeth C Willis age 47 and the 3 younger children.10 
Census US 1940*13 May 1940 Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond were listed in 1940 US Census at Delta, CO, USA. Owned Home, value $1500 on Farm
A J Willis, Head, male, white, age 65, married, born England, naturalised, living in same place April 1 1935, not working
Elizabeth Willis, wife, female, white, age 58, born Kansas.11 
Death*19 Dec 1945 Alfred James Willis died at age 70 , Delta, CO on 19 Dec 1945.12,3 
Burial*a 19 Dec 1945 He was buried a 19 Dec 1945 at Delta Municipal Cemetery, Delta, CO, USA; Alfred J Willis born April 17 1875. Died December 19 1945. Buried with wife Elizabeth C Willis.13,3 

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S129] Jamesw.ged: Date of Import: 23 Jan 2000.
  2. [S142] Non Conformist Registers: "Sarah Smethem: Baptism 7 October 1875 Alfred James, male, son of James Willis, Farmer, & Emma Hockley of Thaxted. Born 17 April 1875 (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office) Baptised on same day as his cousin Sidney John Hockley."
  3. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  4. [S44] 1881 Census :1881 Census: RG11 1815 Folio 40 Page 5 Thaxted Essex
    Newbiggen Street
    James Willis, Head, married, male, age 45, born Thaxted Essex, Retired Farmer
    Emma Willis, wife, married, female, age 46, born Sampford Essex
    Kate Willis, daughter, female ,age 15, born Little Baddow, Essex
    Edith Lydia Willis, daughter, female, age 12, born Little Baddow Essex
    Edwin Willis, son, male, age 9, born Little Baddow Essex
    Alfred James Willis, son, male, age 5, born Thaxted Essex.
  5. [S157] Unknown author 1900 US Federal Census.
  6. [S157] Unknown author 1900 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1900 US Federal Census Gill & Republican Township Wakefield Clay Kansas 1 June 1900
    Alfred J Willis, born April 1875, age last birthday 25, Farmer, Born England, Parents Born England, Emigrated to US 1885, Naturalised. Elizabeth C Willis, born May 1881, age last birthday 19, Married 0 years, Born Kansas, Parents born in England. Both could read, write & speak English, Renting Farm."
  7. [S162] Unknown author 1910 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1910 US Federal Census Delta Colorado (Ancestry) 15 April 1910
    Alfred J Willis age 34, Elizabeth Willis age 26, Emma Willis age 9, Willie Willis age 7, James Willis age 5, Vera Willis age 3, Baby Willis 6/12."
  8. [S163] US Military Records "Sarah Smethem: 1918 World War I Registration Card
    Order Number A943. Signed by Alfred James Willis. Registrar's Report - Description of registrant medium height, medium build, dark brown hair, dark brown eyes, no disablements."
  9. [S164] Unknown author 1920 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1920 US Federal Census Garnet Mesa Delta Colorado Alfred J Willis (Ancestry) 1 January 1920
    Alfred J Willis age 44, Elizabeth C Willis age 38, Emma E WIllis age 18, William A Willis age 17, James Willis age 15, Vera M Willis age 13, Simon H Willis age 11, Robert D Willis age 8, Florence G Willis age 3."
  10. [S165] Unknown author 1930 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1930 US Federal Census Garnet Mesa Delta Colorado (Ancestry) 2 April 1930
    Alfred Willis age 54, Elizabeth C Willis age 47, Simon Willis age 19, Robert Willis age 16, Florence Willis age 14."
  11. [S166] Unknown author 1940 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1940 US Census Delta Colorado Pecinct 13 May 1940
    Owned Home, value $1500 on Farm
    A J Willis, Head, male, white, age 65, married, born England, naturalised, living in same place April 1 1935, not working
    Elizabeth Willis, wife, female, white, age 58, born Kansas."
  12. [S145] Find A Grave.
  13. [S145] Find A Grave: "Find A Grave
    Alfred J Willis born April 17 1875. Died December 19 1945. Buried Delta Cemetery 1033 E.3rd Delta CO 81416. Plot: Block 3 Lot 138 Space 3. Buried with wife Elizabeth C Willis."
Last Edited7 Nov 2018

Alice Charlotte Willis1

b. 1856, d. 17 Mar 1932
ReferenceMs1978
FatherJoseph Samuel Andrews Willis1 b. 1832, d. 23 Nov 1919
MotherEmma Willis1 b. 1829, d. 1 Mar 1911
Pedigree
Birth*1856 Alice Charlotte Willis , daughter of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma Willis, was born in 1856 at Stanford Rivers, ESS, ENG.2 
Christening11 Sep 1856 Alice Charlotte Willis was christened on 11 Sep 1856 at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS, ENG; Christening of daughter Alice Charlotte, Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis & Emma Willis of Berwicks Farm Stanford Rivers.3 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 She appeared as age 4 in the household of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma Willis in the census at Barrack Lane, at Stanford Rivers; James S A Willis, Head, age 28, Miller & Farmer of 700 acres emplying 40 men, 10 boys & 8 women, born Fryerning Essex and
Emma Willis, wife, age 31.4 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Alice Charlotte Willis appeared as Alice C Willis, daughter, age 14 in the household of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma Willis in this census at Fryerning Hall, at Fryerning; Joseph, age 38 Farmer 400 acres employing 29 men 4 boys and Emma, 40, have moved into his retired father's farm. 2 of the children and other family members are there as well.5 
Marriage*24 Feb 1881  On Thursday, 24 Feb 1881 Alice Charlotte Willis married Robert Lambert, son of Robert Lambert, in St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS, ENG,Robert Lambert age 25 bachelor, Secretary, of St Johns Deptford, son of Robert Lambert, married Alice Charlotte Willis age 25 spinster of Fryerning, daughter of Joseph Willis, Farmer..6,7 
(Executor) Probate10 Jan 1920 Alice Charlotte Willis was the executor of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis's estate (her late father) on 10 Jan 1920; Willis Joseph Samuel Andrews of Colwyn Carlton-road Bournemouth died 23 November 1919 Probate to Alice Charlotte Lambert widow. Effects £458 3s 7d.8 
Death*17 Mar 1932 Alice Charlotte Willis died at 82 Ashburton Avenue, Croydon, SRY on 17 Mar 1932.9 
Probate*10 May 1932 Her estate was probated on 10 May 1932 Lambert Alice Charlotte of 82 Ashburton-avenue Croydon Surrey widow died 17 March 1932 Probate to Westminster Bank Limited. Effects £4604 18s 7d.9 

Family

Robert Lambert b. c 1856
Children

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem : Birth September Quarter 1856 Alice Charlotte Willis Ongar 4a 67 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Baptisms Fryerning 11 September 1856 Alice Charlotte Willis, daughter of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, Yeoman, and Emma Willis of Berwicks Farm Stanford Rivers.
  4. [S2] 1861 Census :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. [S4] 1871 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1871 Census: RG10/1661 Folio 88 Page 25 Parish of Fryerning Diocese of Rochester
    Schedule No 123 Fryerning Hall
    J.S.A. Willis, Head, married, age 38 Farmer 400 acres employing 29 men 4 boys, born Fryerning Essex
    Emma Willis, wife, married, age 40, born Tillty Essex
    Alice C Willis, daughter, age 14, Scholar, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Major I Willis, son, age 13, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Edward Allen, visitor, unmarried, age 52, born Saffron Walden Essex
    Henry Willis, Friend, married, age 38, born Tilty Essex
    Anna Willis, visitor, married, age 40, wife, born Nedging Suffolk
    Emma ?Pareman, Servant, unmarried, age 36, born East Tilbury Essex
    Alice ?Coplestone, Servant, unmarried, age 17, born Holborn Middlesex.
  6. [S153] Parish Marriage Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Marriage 24 February 1881 St Mary the Virgin Fryerning Robert Lambert age 25 bachelor, Secretary, of St Johns Deptford, son of Robert Lambert, married Alice Charlotte Willis age 25 spinster of Fryerning, daughter of Joseph Willis, Farmer. Witnesses Joseph S A Willis & Henry Bateman.
  7. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem : Marriage March Quarter 1881 Alice Charlotte Willis (Robert Lambert) Chelmsford 4a 235 (Source: FreeBMD).
  8. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1920 National Probate Calendar Willis Joseph Samuel Andrews of Colwyn Carlton-road Bournemouth died 23 November 1919 Probate London 10 January to Alice Charlotte Lambert widow. Effects £458 3s 7d."
  9. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1932 National Probate Calendar Lambert Alice Charlotte of 82 Ashburton-avenue Croydon Surrey widow died 17 March 1932 Probate London 10 May to Westminster Bank Limited. Effects £4604 18s 7d."
Last Edited4 Feb 2017

Ann Willis1

b. 1833
FatherBenjamin Willis1 b. 1801
MotherHannah Unknown1 b. 1801
Pedigree
Birth*1833 Ann Willis , daughter of Benjamin Willis and Hannah Unknown, was born in 1833 at NTH, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 Ann Willis appearedin the household of Benjamin Willis and Hannah Unknown in the 1841 census at Great Horrowden.1 

Citations

  1. [S13] 1841 Census :FmP: 1841 Census WILLIS, Sarh WELLINGBOROUGH, Northamptonshire HO107 piece 807 folio 6/4 page 2.
Last Edited7 Jul 2012

Ann Willis1

b. c 1830, d. 12 Dec 1914
ReferenceMs1515
FatherJames Willis1 b. 8 Jun 1806, d. 16 Jan 1885
MotherMaria Seex1 b. 28 Dec 1803, d. 1860
Pedigree
Birth*c 1830 Ann Willis , daughter of James Willis and Maria Seex, was born c 1830 at Tilty, ESS, ENG.2,3 
Christening12 Dec 1830 Ann Willis was christened on 12 Dec 1830 at St Mary The Virgin, Tilty, ESS, ENG; Ann, daughter of James Willis, Famer, and Maria Willis of Tilty.4 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appearedin the household of James Willis and Maria Seex in the 1841 census at Tilty Hill, at Tilty; James is a Farmer with 2 servants in the house.5 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 Ann Willis was listedin the household of James Willis and Maria Seex in the census of 1851 at Chiswick Hall, at Chishall; he is farmer age 44 of 350 Acres employing 21 labourers with two servants in the household.6 
Marriage21 Sep 1864  On Wednesday, 21 Sep 1864 Ann Willis married William Waterhouse in Fryerning, ESS, ENG,William Waterhouse, full age, bachelor, Merchant of Chipping Ongar, son of Thomas Waterhouse, Gentleman, married Ann Willis, full age, spinster of Fryerning, daughter of James Willis, Merchant..7,8 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 The Census of 2 Apr 1871 lists Ann Willis at at 14 Manor Square, Chipping Ongar, ESS, ENG. William, 56, is a wine merchant, Ann is 40. Two servants in the house.9 
(Witness) Death19 Aug 1879 She witnessed the Death of William Waterhouse on 19 Aug 1879 at 6 The Limes, Croydon Rd, Anerley, SRY, ENG.10 
MarriageDec 1882  On Dec 1882 Ann Willis married William Mays Hartridge, son of James Samuel Hartridge and Mary Ann Unknown, in Croydon, SRY, ENG.11 
(Witness) Death27 May 1891 Ann Willis witnessed the Death of William Mays Hartridge on 27 May 1891 at Bournemouth, DOR, ENG.12,13 
(Witness) Probate14 Jul 1891 Ann Willis witnessed the probate of William Mays Hartridge's estate on 14 Jul 1891; William Mays Hartridge Personal Estate £6,859 4s 2d. Admin with the will of the Personal Estate of William Mays Hartridge late of Woodville Anerley in the county of Surrey Gentleman was granted to Frank Attfield Fawkes of New-London-road Chelmsford in the county of Essex Engineer and Jonathan Rayner of Falkenham in the county of Sussex Farmer the Universal Legatees in Trust.13 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 On 31 Mar 1901 Ann Willis were listed the census at 224 ?Anerley Rd, Penge, KEN, ENG. Ann Hartridge, Head, widow, age 70, Living on own means, born Tilty Essex. She has her sister and brotherin law living with her.14 
Death*12 Dec 1914 Ann Willis died at 72 Croydon Road, Penge, SRY on 12 Dec 1914.15 
Probate*1 Feb 1915 Her estate was probated on 1 Feb 1915 Hartridge Ann of 72 Croydon-road Penge Kent widow died 12 December 1914 Administration London 1 February to Samuel Willis retired farmer. Effects £389 12s 6d.15 

Citations

  1. [S3] 1851 Census :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. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers.
  3. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  4. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Baptisms Tilty 12 December 1830 Ann, daughter of James Willis, Famer, and Maria Willis of Tilty.
  5. [S13] 1841 Census :HO107/328/25 Registration district: Dunmow Sub-registration district: Thaxted ED, institution, or vessel: 10 Folio: 3 Page: 1 (click to see others on page) Line number: 1
    1841 Census: Dunmow Thaxted HO 107/328/25 Folio 3 Page 1 ED 10
    Tilty Hill Tilty
    James Willis, age 33, Farmer, born in Essex
    Maria Willis, age 33, born in Essex
    Emma Willis, age 12, born in Essex
    Ann Willis, age 10, born in Essex
    Henry Willis, age 8, born in Essex
    Mary Ann Legerton, age 19, ?Servant, born in Essex
    Ann Barker, age 14, ?Servant, born in Essex.
  6. [S3] 1851 Census :HO107/1786 Registration district: Saffron Walden Sub-registration district: Newport ED, institution, or vessel: 1 Folio: 182 Page: 5 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 12
    1851 Census: HO 107/1766 Chrishall Schedule No. 12 Chiswick Hall
    James Willis, Head, married, age 44, Farmer of 350 Acres employing 21 Labourers, born Thaxted Essex
    Maria Willis, wife, married, age 47, born Tilty Essex
    Emma Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 21, born Tilty Essex
    Ann Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 20, born Tilty Essex
    Henry Willis, son, unmarried, age 18, born Tilty Essex
    Eliza Harvey, servant, unmarried, age 16, Hs Serv, born Langley Essex
    James Barker, serv., unmarried, age 33, Farm Lab, born Tilty Essex
    The end of Chiswick Hall being a lone Farm.
  7. [S153] Parish Marriage Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Marriage Fryerning
    21 September 1864 William Waterhouse, full age, bachelor, Merchant of Chipping Ongar, son of Thomas Waterhouse, Gentleman, married Ann Willis, full age, spinster of Fryerning, daughter of James Willis, Merchant. Witnesses Maria Wayte Miller, Emily Jane Brown, Chas Brown, James Willis, Charles Waterhouse and George Willis
    Marriage September Quarter 1864 Ann Willis (William Waterhouse) Chelmsford 4a 194 (Source: GRO Index).
  8. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Marriage September Quarter 1864 Ann Willis (William Waterhouse) Chelmsford 4a 194 (Source: GRO Index).
  9. [S4] 1871 Census :DB: FmP: RG10 1643 39 3 High Street Manor Square, Chipping Ongar, Ongar, Essex, England image seen
    William     Waterhouse     Head     -     Male     56     1815     -     Kent, England     
    Ann     Waterhouse     Wife     -     Female     40     1831     -     Essex, England     
    Mary     Robertson     Servant     -     Female     64     1807     -     Middlesex, England     
    Rebecca     Knight     Servant     -     Female     27     1844     -     Essex, England.     
  10. [S140] 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. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem :Marriage December Quarter 1882 Ann Waterhouse (William Mays Hartridge) Croydon 2a 417 (Source: GRO Index).
  12. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem : Death June Quarter 1891 William Mays Hartridge age 70 Christchurch 2b 479 (Source: GRO Index).
  13. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: 1891 National Probate Calendar William Mays Hartridge Personal Estate £6,859 4s 2d
    14 July Administration (with the will of) of the Personal Estate of William Mays Hartridge late of Woodville Anerley in the county of Surrey Gentleman who died 27 May 1891 at Bournemouth in the county of Southampton was granted at the Principal Registry to Frank Attfield Fawkes of New-London-road Chelmsford in the county of Essex Engineer and Jonathan Rayner of Falkenham in the county of Sussex Farmer the Universal Legatees in Trust."
  14. [S50] 1901 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census: RG13/651 Folio 8 Page 8 Croydon Penge Kent Parish of Holy Trinity Schedule No 41 224 ?Anerley Rd
    Ann Hartridge, Head, widow, age 70, Living on own means, born Tilty Essex
    Emma Willis, sister, married, age 71, born Fryerning Essex
    Joseph Willis, Brother in law, married, age 68, Farmer - retired, born Fryerning Essex
    Priscilla West, Serv, single, age 19, General Serv Domestic, born Wimbledon Surrey.
  15. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1915 National Probate Calendar Hartridge Ann of 72 Croydon-road Penge Kent widow died 12 December 1914 Administration London 1 February to Samuel Willis retired farmer. Effects £389 12s 6d."
Last Edited18 Feb 2017

Benjamin Willis1

b. 1801
Pedigree
Birth*1801 Benjamin Willis whose parents are unknown was born in 1801 at NTH, ENG.1 
Marriage*b 1824  On b 1824 Benjamin Willis married Hannah Unknown. 
Census 1841*6 Jun 1841 Benjamin Willis was and Hannah Unknown were living in Great Horrowden NTH in the first national census in 1841.1 

Family

Hannah Unknown b. 1801
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] 1841 Census :FmP: 1841 Census WILLIS, Sarh WELLINGBOROUGH, Northamptonshire HO107 piece 807 folio 6/4 page 2.
Last Edited7 Jul 2012