Frederick Willis1

b. c 1870
Pedigree
Chartsline of Richard's Father c 1505
Birth*c 1870 Frederick Willis whose parents are unknown was born c 1870.2 
Marriage*16 Jul 1892  On Saturday, 16 Jul 1892 Frederick Willis married Ruth Bandy, daughter of George Bandy and Ann Labrum, in Wing, BKM, ENG.1,3 

Family

Ruth Bandy b. Dec 1868

Citations

  1. [S9] Researcher: Ken Bandy including his extract and work on the GRO Indexes.
  2. [S16] Derek Bandy, "Conjecture by Derek Bandy."
  3. [S25] Researcher: Peter G Jones' complete extract of the GRO Index :PJ: GRO 3B 807(C:4) Leighton Buzzard Sep Q 1892.
Last Edited25 Aug 2014

Frederick William Willis1

b. Sep 1859, d. 5 Dec 1877
ReferenceMs1517
FatherGeorge Henry Willis1 b. 1828, d. 21 Oct 1905
MotherAnn Green1 b. 1815, d. 1895
Pedigree
Birth*Sep 1859 Frederick William Willis , son of George Henry Willis and Ann Green, was born in Sep 1859 at Hutton, ESS, ENG.2 
Christening2 Oct 1859 Frederick William Willis was christened on 2 Oct 1859 at Hutton, ESS, ENG; Frederick William Willis, son of George Henry Willis, Farmer, and Ann Willis of Hutton.3 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 He appeared as Frederic William Willis, son, age 1, born Hutton Essex in the household of George Henry Willis and Ann Green in the census at Martins Farm House, at Hutton; George is a Farmer of 155 acres employing 6 men 2 boys, Ann is 45. Son Frederick is with them and her mother.4 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Frederick William Willis appearedin the household of George Henry Willis and Ann Green in this census at Martins Farm House, at Hutton; he farmer age 34 of 155 acres employing 6 men and 2 boys. His sister is visiting.1 
Death*5 Dec 1877 Frederick William Willis died at age 18 , Hutton, ESS on 5 Dec 1877.5,6 
Probate*22 Feb 1878 His estate was probated on 22 Feb 1878 the Personal Estate of Frederic William Willis late of Hutton, Bachelor was granted to George Henry Willis of Hutton Farmer the Father and Next of Kin.5 

Citations

  1. [S2] 1861 Census :RG9/1076 Registration district: Billericay Sub-registration district: Great Burstead ED, institution, or vessel: 15 Folio: 153 Page: 8 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 38.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem : Birth September Quarter 1859 Frederic William Willis Billericay 4a 127 (Source: FreeBMD).
  3. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Baptisms Huttton 02 October 1859 Frederick William Willis, son of George Henry Willis, Farmer, and Ann Willis of Hutton.
  4. [S2] 1861 Census :1861 Census: RG9/1076 Folio 153 Page 8 Billericay Great Burstead Essex
    Hutton Schedule No. 38 Farm House Martins Farm nr High Road
    George Henry Willis, Head, married, age 34, Farmer 155 acres employing 6 men 2 boys, born Thaxted Essex
    Ann Willis, wife, married, age 45, Farmer's wife, born Hutton Essex
    Frederic William Willis, son, age 1, born Hutton Essex
    Hannah Johnson Green, mother in law, age 88, formerly Farmer's wife, born Hutton Essex
    Emma Maria Barnes, Serv, unmarried, age 20, House Servant, born East Horndon Essex.
  5. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1878 National Probate Calendar (Ancestry)
    Willis Frederic William Personal Estate under £100 22 February 1878 Administration of the Personal Estate of Frederic William Willis late of Hutton in the County of Essex Bachelor who died 5 December 1877 at Hutton was granted at the Principal Registry to George Henry Willis of Hutton Farmer the Father and Next of Kin."
  6. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem : Death December Quarter 1877 Frederick William Willis age 18 Billericay 4a 128 (Source: FreeBMD).
Last Edited12 Dec 2016

George Willis

b. 1800, d. 8 Jan 1870
ReferenceMs1013
FatherSamuel Willis b. 24 Mar 1771, d. 24 Jul 1838
MotherElizabeth Count b. Feb 1774, d. 1827
Pedigree
Birth*1800 George Willis , son of Samuel Willis and Elizabeth Count, was born in 1800 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG.1 
Baptism18 May 1800 George Willis was baptized on 18 May 1800 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG.2 
Marriage License13 Oct 1823 He and Betsy Hockley obtained a marriage license on 13 Oct 1823 at Broxted, ESS, ENG; Marriage Licence 13 October 1823 George Willis, of parish of Broxted, and Betsey Hockley. Witness Nicholas Bull.3 
Marriage*16 Oct 1823  On Thursday, 16 Oct 1823 George Willis married Betsy Hockley, daughter of John Hockley and Mary Barnard, in Parish Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG,GEORGE WILLIS of the Parish of Broxted, bachelor and BETSY HOCKLEY of Thaxted, spinster. Married by licence.4,3 
Residence*fr 1825 - 1838  Fr 1825 - 1838 George lived at Horham Hall, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, George and family lived in Horham Hall until at least 1838..3 
Census 1841*6 Jun 1841 He was and Betsy Hockley were living in The Farm (between Common Rd Cottages and Tarrents Corner) Thaxted ESS in the first national census in 1841, George describes himself as a Farmer. A man and a girl (servants) are living in. The older children are described as Farmer.5 
Residence1848  In 1848 George lived at East Horndon Hall, Brentwood, ESS, ENG, George Willis, Farmer.6 
Census 1851*30 Mar 1851 In the 1851 census George Willis and Betsy Hockley appeared: 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.7 
(Witness) Marriage7 Jun 1855 George Willis witnessed the marriage of John Hockley and Maria Willis on 7 Jun 1855 at St Mary & All Saints, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG; John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley, George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis. This is a marriage of First Cousins.8,9 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 George Willis and Betsy Hockley appeared in the 1861 census at Barton Hall, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG. He age 61, farmer of 415 acres employing 10 men and 3 boys.10 
Death*8 Jan 1870 George Willis died, Great Stambridge, ESS on 8 Jan 1870 (Betsy is a widow in 1871).11,3 
Burial*15 Jan 1870 He was buried on 15 Jan 1870 at St Mary & All Saints, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG; George Willis age 69.12 
Probate29 Mar 1870 His estate was probated on 29 Mar 1870 at Barton Hall, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG, 29 March The will of George Willis late of Barton Hall in the parish of Great Stambridge in the county of Essex Farmer deceased who died 8 January 1870 at Barton Hall aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Betsy Willis of Great Stambridge aforesaid widow the Relict George Henry Willis of Hutton in the county aforesaid Farmer the Son John Hockley of Hatfield Broad Oak in the county aforesaid Farmer and Harriet Willis of Great Stambridge aforesaid Spinster the Daughter Executors
(1870 National Probate Calendar George Willis Effects under £4000).13 

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S3] 1851 Census :HO107/1774 folio 5 page 2 house 6.
  2. [S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI).
  3. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  4. [S153] Parish Marriage Registers: 1823 Oct 16 Thaxted Parish Church GEORGE WILLIS of the Parish of Broxted, bachelor and BETSY HOCKLEY of Thaxted, spinster. Married by licence. William Buggs Curate. Witnesses: Mary Hockley, John Willis, John Hockley, Mary Ann Willis, William Freeman. Signed by all parties
    Entry Number 146.
  5. [S13] 1841 Census :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. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: White's Directory of Essex 1848 East Horndon: George Willis, Farmer East Horndon Hall.
  7. [S3] 1851 Census :HO107/1774 folio 5 page 2 house 6
    1851 Census: HO 1774 Folio 5 Page 2 Billericay/Brentwood
    East Horndon Schedule No. 6 East Horndon Hall
    George Willis, Head, married, age 51, Farmer of 350 acres employing 10 Labourers, born Thaxted Essex
    Betsey Willis, wife, married, age 52, born New Sampford Essex
    Elizabeth A Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 24, born Thaxted Essex
    George H Willis, son, unmarried, age 22, born Thaxted Essex
    Maria Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 20, born Thaxted Essex
    William A Willis, son, unmarried, age 17, born Thaxted Essex
    Samuel Willis, son, unmarried, age 19, born Thaxted Essex
    Mary A Willis, daughter, age 12, born Thaxted Essex
    Julia J Willis, daughter, age 10, born Thaxted Essex.
  8. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry.
  9. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage June Quarter 1855 Maria Willis m John Hockley Rochford 4a 189 (Source: FreeBMD)
    Parish reg: John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley ,George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis.
  10. [S2] 1861 Census :RG9/1085 Registration district: Rochford Sub-registration district: Rochford ED, institution, or vessel: 5 Folio: 70 Page: 2 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 6
    1861 Census: RG9/1085 Folio 70 Page 2 Rochford Essex
    Great Stambridge Schedule No. 6 Barton Hall
    George Willis, Head, married, age 61, Farmer of 415 acres employing 10 men & 3 boys, born Thaxted
    Betsy Willis, wife, married, age 62, born Little Sampford Essex
    William Alfred Willis, son, unmarried, age 27, Farmer Son, born Broxted Essex
    Mary Ann Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 22, born Broxted Essex
    Julia Jane Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 20, born Broxted Essex.
  11. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Death 1870 Rochford Essex
    Eighth January 1870 Great Stambridge George Willis male age 69 years Farmer. Cause of death Apoplexy certified. Death registered by W W Willis present at the death of Great Stambridge on Tenth January 1870. Registrar Thomas King.
  12. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Parish Register Burial 15 January 1870 St Mary & All Saints Great Stambridge George Willis age 69.
  13. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1870 National Probate Calendar George Willis Effects under £4000.
  14. [S131] Geohw.ged: Date of Import: 24 Jan 2000.
Last Edited22 Mar 2019

George Henry Willis

b. 25 Sep 1887, d. 11 Jan 1940
ReferenceMs1003
FatherFrank Willis b. 4 Oct 1866, d. 12 Mar 1934
MotherElizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph b. 25 May 1868, d. 4 Jan 1940
Pedigree
Birth*25 Sep 1887 George Henry Willis , son of Frank Willis and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph, was born on Sunday, 25 Sep 1887 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG.1,2 
Baptism24 May 1888 George Henry Willis was baptized on 24 May 1888 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; George Henry, son of Frank Willis, Dairyman, and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Willis of Plaistow.3 
(Witness) Census 18911891 He was listed as son, single, age 3, born Plaistow in the household of Frank Willis and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph in the 1891 census at 9 Forty Acre Lane, at Canning Town; Frank is a 24 yr old Milk Dairyman neither employer or employed (thus self-employed), born Little Baddow Essex.4 
(Witness) Census 19011901 George Henry Willis appeared as son, age 13, Errand Boy, worker, born Canning Town 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.5 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 George Henry Willis appeared as Single General Labourer age 23 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).6 
Marriage*Mar 1915  On Mar 1915 aged 27 George Henry Willis married Teresa Harrick, daughter of William Harrick and Elizabeth Unknown, in West Ham, ESS, ENG.7 
(Witness) Marriage7 Jul 1923 George Henry Willis witnessed the marriage of Rose Elizabeth Willis and William Henry Marks on 7 Jul 1923 at St Andrews, Plaistow, West Ham, ESS, ENG; he is 24 Batch Labr of 45 Webb St son of Walter Edward deceased printer. She is 25 of 138 New Barn St son of Frank Labourer. [Suspect these addresses have been transposed by the registrar] Witnesses were Father(or brother)George H and Ethel.8,9 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  George Henry Willis is listed in the 1939 Register with Teresa Harrick at 116 Dersingham Avenue, East Ham, ESS, ENG, he is described as 1997 Commercial Traveller (Paper and Invoice) Male Married & Teresa Willis born 17 October 1889 Unpaid Domestic Duties Female Married.1 
Death*11 Jan 1940 George Henry Willis died at age 52 , ESS on 11 Jan 1940 (age 52).10,11 

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register."
  2. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth December Quarter 1887 George Henry Willis W.Ham 4a 103 (Source:GRO Index)
    1939 Register confirmed date of birth as 25 September 1887.
  3. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Parish Register Baptism Thaxted 24 May 1888 George Henry, son of Frank Willis, Dairyman, and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Willis of.
  4. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1891 Census: RG12/1320 Folio 59 Page 25 Schedule no. 51
    West Ham, Ward of Canning Town, Parish of St Luke
    9 Forty Acre Lane
    Frank Willis, Head, married, age 24, Milk Dairyman, neither employer or employed, born Little Baddow Essex
    Elizabeth Willis, wife, married, age 22, born Woodford Essex
    George Willis, son, single, age 3, born Plaistow Essex
    Daisy Willis, daughter, single, age 1, born Plaistow Essex.
  5. [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.
  6. [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."
  7. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :FmP: Marriage: MarriageFinder™: George H Willis married Teresa Harrick
    Name: WILLIS, George H Registration district: West Ham County: Essex Year of registration: 1915 Quarter of registration: Jan-Feb-Mar Spouse's last name Harrick Volume no: 4A Page no: 570.
  8. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage September Quarter 1923 Rose E Willis (Marks) W.Ham 4a 336 (Source: GRO Index).
  9. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Number 276 obtained and Held on file by DB.
  10. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Death March Quarter 1940 George H Willis age 52 Essex S.W. 4a 531 (Source: GRO Index).
  11. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited2 Mar 2017

George Henry Willis1

b. 1828, d. 21 Oct 1905
ReferenceMs1023
FatherGeorge Willis1 b. 1800, d. 8 Jan 1870
MotherBetsy Hockley1 b. 22 Sep 1797, d. 12 Mar 1886
Pedigree
Birth*1828 George Henry Willis , son of George Willis and Betsy Hockley, was born in 1828 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.2,3 
Christening14 Dec 1828 George Henry Willis was christened on 14 Dec 1828 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; George Henry, son of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Thaxted.4 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 He appeared as age 12 in the household of George Willis and Betsy Hockley in the 1841 census at The Farm (between Common Rd Cottages and Tarrents Corner), at Thaxted; 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 George Henry Willis was listedin the household of George Willis and Betsy Hockley in the census of 1851 at East Horndon Hall, at Brentwood; he farmer of 350 acres age 51, employing 10 men. Harriet, Thomas and James are not in the census.6 
Marriage*11 Apr 1855  On Wednesday, 11 Apr 1855 George Henry Willis married Ann Green, daughter of William Green and Hannah Johnson Jeggins, in St Clement Danes, Westminster, MDX, ENG,by licence, April 11th 1855 George Henry Willis, full age, bachelor, Farmer of 16 Essex Street, son of George Willis, Farmer, married Ann Green, full age, spinster, of Parish of Hutton, daughter of William Green, Farmer..7,8 
(Witness) Marriage7 Jun 1855 George Henry Willis witnessed the marriage of John Hockley and Maria Willis on 7 Jun 1855 at St Mary & All Saints, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG; John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley, George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis. This is a marriage of First Cousins.9,10 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 George Henry Willis and Ann Green appeared in the 1861 census at Martins Farm House, Hutton, ESS, ENG. George is a Farmer of 155 acres employing 6 men 2 boys, Ann is 45. Son Frederick is with them and her mother.11 
(Executor) Probate29 Mar 1870 George Henry Willis was the executor of George Willis's estate (of Hutton in the county aforesaid Farmer the Son) on 29 Mar 1870 at Barton Hall, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG; 29 March The will of George Willis late of Barton Hall in the parish of Great Stambridge in the county of Essex Farmer deceased who died 8 January 1870 at Barton Hall aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Betsy Willis of Great Stambridge aforesaid widow the Relict George Henry Willis of Hutton in the county aforesaid Farmer the Son John Hockley of Hatfield Broad Oak in the county aforesaid Farmer and Harriet Willis of Great Stambridge aforesaid Spinster the Daughter Executors
(1870 National Probate Calendar George Willis Effects under £4000).12 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 The Census of 2 Apr 1871 lists George Henry Willis and Ann Green at at Martins Farm House, Hutton, ESS, ENG. He farmer age 34 of 155 acres employing 6 men and 2 boys. His sister is visiting.13 
Residence*1874  In 1874 George lived at Martin's Farm, Hutton, ESS, ENG.14 
(Witness) Probate22 Feb 1878 He witnessed the probate of Frederick William Willis's estate on 22 Feb 1878; the Personal Estate of Frederic William Willis late of Hutton, Bachelor was granted to George Henry Willis of Hutton Farmer the Father and Next of Kin.15 
Census*3 Apr 1881 George Henry Willis and Ann Green appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 at By Main Rd Farm house, Hutton, ESS, ENG; George Henry Willis, Head, 52, born Thaxtead Essex, Farmer occupier of 165 acres employing 6 men 1 boy and Ann, 62.16 
(Executor) Probate14 Jun 1884 George Henry Willis was the executor of Mary Ann Willis's estate on 14 Jun 1884 at Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG; Mary Ann Major Personal Estate £10,283 5s 6d who died 29 April 1884 was proved by George Henry Willis of Hutton Farmer and Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Fryerning Hall in the parish of Fryerning the Nephews the Executors. That estate would have been worth at least one million in 2016 and had the economic power of over 15 million.17 
(Witness) Probate11 Dec 1884 George Henry Willis witnessed the probate of Harriet Willis's estate on 11 Dec 1884 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG; Personal Estate £919 132 11d
The will of Harriett Willis late of Thaxted in the county of Essex Spinster who died 13 October 1884 at the Royal Hospital Waterloo-road in the county of Surrey was proved at the Principal Registry by Julia Jane Willis of Thaxted Spinster the Sister and George Henry Willis of Hutton in the county of Essex Farmer the Brother the Executors.18 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 George Henry Willis appeared in the 1891 census at London Road, Hutton, ESS, ENG. George H Willis, Head, married, age 62, Farmer & Anne Willis, wife, age 72, with a single servant.19 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 He and Ann Green appeared in the 1891 census at No. 4 London Road, Hutton, ESS, ENG. George H Willis, Head, age 62, Farmer, and Anne Willis, wife, age 72.20 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 George Henry Willis appeared as George Henry Willis, Brother in law, widower, age 72, Farmer (retired in the home of John Hockley and Maria Willis in the 1901 census at Friar's Farm, at Hatfield Broad Oak; John Hockley, Head, married, age 71, Farmer and Maria Hockley, wife, age 70 have 4 of their children and her widowed brother with them.21 
Death*21 Oct 1905 George Henry Willis died, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS on 21 Oct 1905.22,3 
Probate*4 Dec 1905 His estate was probated on 4 Dec 1905 Willis George Henry of Friars-farm Hatfield Broad Oak Essex died 21 October 1905 Administration London 4 December to Julia Jane Tredgett (wife of John Tredgett) Effects £120 13s 8d. Julia Jane is his sister.23 

Family

Ann Green b. 1815, d. 1895
Child

Citations

  1. [S131] Geohw.ged: Date of Import: 24 Jan 2000.
  2. [S3] 1851 Census.
  3. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  4. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Parish Register Baptism 14 December 1828 St John the Baptist Thaxted George Henry, son of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Thaxted.
  5. [S13] 1841 Census :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. [S3] 1851 Census :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. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Marriage Certificate: Marriage 1855 Parish Churh Parish of St Clement Danes Middlesex by licence
    April 11th 1855 George Henry Willis, full age, bachelor, Farmer of 16 Essex Street, son of George Willis, Farmer, married Ann Green, full age, spinster, of Parish of Hutton County of Essex, daughter of William Green, Farmer. Witnesses William Ruffell & Mary Ann Ruffell.
  8. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage June Quarter 1855 George Henry Willis (Ann Green) Strand 1b 515 (Source: GRO Index).
  9. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry.
  10. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage June Quarter 1855 Maria Willis m John Hockley Rochford 4a 189 (Source: FreeBMD)
    Parish reg: John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley ,George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis.
  11. [S2] 1861 Census :1861 Census: RG9/1076 Folio 153 Page 8 Billericay Great Burstead Essex
    Hutton Schedule No. 38 Farm House Martins Farm nr High Road
    George Henry Willis, Head, married, age 34, Farmer 155 acres employing 6 men 2 boys, born Thaxted Essex
    Ann Willis, wife, married, age 45, Farmer's wife, born Hutton Essex
    Frederic William Willis, son, age 1, born Hutton Essex
    Hannah Johnson Green, mother in law, age 88, formerly Farmer's wife, born Hutton Essex
    Emma Maria Barnes, Serv, unmarried, age 20, House Servant, born East Horndon Essex.
  12. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1870 National Probate Calendar George Willis Effects under £4000.
  13. [S2] 1861 Census :RG9/1076 Registration district: Billericay Sub-registration district: Great Burstead ED, institution, or vessel: 15 Folio: 153 Page: 8 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 38.
  14. [S62] Published Directory :Sarah Smethem: Post Office Directory 1874 (www.historyhouse.co.uk) Hutton George Henry Willis, farmer, Martin's Farm.
  15. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1878 National Probate Calendar (Ancestry)
    Willis Frederic William Personal Estate under £100 22 February 1878 Administration of the Personal Estate of Frederic William Willis late of Hutton in the County of Essex Bachelor who died 5 December 1877 at Hutton was granted at the Principal Registry to George Henry Willis of Hutton Farmer the Father and Next of Kin."
  16. [S44] 1881 Census :RG11/1758 f. 152
    1881 Census: RG11/1758 Folio 152 Page 17 Hutton Essex
    By Main Road Farm House
    George Henry Willis, Head, male, married, age 52, born Thaxtead Essex, Farmer occupier of 165 acres employing 6 men 1 boy
    Ann Willis, wife, married, female, age 62, born Hutton Essex
    Mary Jane Murray, Servant, unmarried, female, age 20, born Nevendon Essex, Servant General Domestic.
  17. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1884 National Probate Register Mary Ann Major Personal Estate £10,283 5s 6d
    14 June The will of Mary Ann Major late of Saffron Walden in the county of Essex widow who died 29 April 1884 was proved at the Principal Registry by George Henry Willis of Hutton in the said county Farmer and Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Fryerning Hall in the parish of Fryerning in the said county Farmer the Nephews the Executors."
  18. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "1884 National Probate Calendar Harriett Willis Personal Estate £919 132 11d
    11 December The will of Harriett Willis late of Thaxted in the county of Essex Spinster who died 13 October 1884 at the Royal Hospital Waterloo-road in the county of Surrey was proved at the Principal Registry by Julia Jane Willis of Thaxted Spinster the Sister and George Henry Willis of Hutton in the county of Essex Farmer the Brother the Executors.
    "
  19. [S8] 1891 Census :1891 Census: RG12/1381 Folio 118 page 1 Billericay/Brentwood
    Parish: Hutton Schedule No. 4 London Road
    George H Willis, Head, married, age 62, Farmer, born Broxtead Essex
    Anne Willis, wife, married, age 72, born Hutton Essex
    Harriet L ?Unwin, Servt, single, age 15, Domestic Servant, born Mountnessing Essex.
  20. [S8] 1891 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1381 Folio 118 page 1 Billericay/Brentwood Parish: Hutton Schedule No. 4 London Road
    George H Willis, Head, married, age 62, Farmer, born Broxtead Essex
    Anne Willis, wife, married, age 72, born Hutton Essex
    Harriet L Unwin, Servt, single, age 15, Domestic Servant, born Mountnessing Essex.
  21. [S50] 1901 Census :1901 Census: RG13/1731 Folio 31 Page 16 Dunmow Essex
    Parish: Hatfield Broad Oak, Ecclesiastical Parish: Holy Trinity
    Schedule No. 113 Friar's Farm
    John Hockley, Head, married, age 71, Farmer, employer, born New Sampford Essex
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, age 70, born Thaxted Essex
    Annie Hockley, daughter, single, age 43, born Great Sampford Essex
    Emily Major Hockley, daughter, single, age 40, born Great Sampford Essex
    Harriett Ann Hockley, daughter, single, age 34, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Albert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley, son, single, age 31, Farmer's son, worker at home, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    George Henry Willis, Brother in law, widower, age 72, Farmer (retired), born Thaxted Essex.
  22. [S140] National Probate Calendar.
  23. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "1905 National Probate Calendar Willis George Henry of Friars-farm Hatfield Broad Oak Essex died 21 October 1905 Administration London 4 December to Julia Jane Tredgett (wife of John Tredgett) Effects £120 13s 8d."
Last Edited2 Mar 2017

George Henry Willis1,2

b. 11 Oct 1863, d. 5 Sep 1912
ReferenceMs1029
FatherJames Willis b. 1836, d. 14 Mar 1906
MotherEmma Hockley b. 10 May 1834, d. 7 Feb 1915
Pedigree
Birth*11 Oct 1863 George Henry Willis , son of James Willis and Emma Hockley, was born on Sunday, 11 Oct 1863 at Little Baddow, ESS, ENG.3,4 
Christening29 Jan 1864 George Henry Willis was christened on 29 Jan 1864 at Thaxted Congregational Church, Thaxted, ESS, Essex; George Henry Willis, son of James Willis, Farmer, and Emma Hockley of Little Baddow. Born 11 October 1863. Christened on same day as his cousin Frederick William Hockley.5 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 George Henry Willis appeared as son, age 7, born Middlemead in the household of James Willis and Emma Hockley in this census at The cottages, at Middlemead; James is a farmer age 36 employing 5 men & 2 boys. A Servant and a Monthly Nurse are living in the house.6 
Census*3 Apr 1881 George Henry Willis appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 at Waltham Cross, Cheshunt, HRT, ENG; age 17 a Grocers Apprentice, Frank and George are living near each other in 1881.7 
Marriage*1887  On 1887 George Henry Willis married Edith Chick in West Ham, ESS, ENG.8 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 George Henry Willis and Edith Chick appeared in the 1891 census at 2 Warmington St, Plaistow, ESS, ENG. George H Willis, Head, married, age 27, Cowkeeper Milk, employer, Edith is 24 and Grace is 2.9 
Residence*1896  In 1896 George lived at 2 Warmington St, Plaistow, ESS, ENG, Willis Geo Hy, Cow Keeper.10 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 On 31 Mar 1901 George Henry Willis and Edith Chick were listed the census at 2 Warmington St, Plaistow, ESS, ENG. George H Willis, Head, married, age 37, Cowkeeper & Dairyman, own account, working at home, with Edith and all the children.11 
Census 1911*31 Mar 1911 George Henry Willis appeared 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.12 
Death*5 Sep 1912 George Henry Willis died at age 48 at 33 James Street, Canning Town, ESS on 5 Sep 1912 (George Henry Willis, 48 years, Dairyman (Master). Cause of death Acute Bronchitis, Heart Failure).13,14 
Probate*17 Jan 1913 His estate was probated on 17 Jan 1913 Willis George Henry of 33 James-street Plaistow Essex died 5 September 1912 Administration London 17 January to the Public Trustee. Effects £3194 2s 9d.15 

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S133] Geohwi.ged: Date of Import: 23 Jan 2000.
  2. [S4] 1871 Census.
  3. [S142] Non Conformist Registers.
  4. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth December Quarter 1863 George Henry Willis Chelmsford 4a 168 (Source: GRO Index).
  5. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Baptism 29 January 1864 George Henry Willis, son of James Willis, Farmer, and Emma Hockley of Little Baddow. Born 11 October 1863 (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office) Christened on same day as his cousin Frederick William Hockley.
  6. [S4] 1871 Census :1871 Census: G10/1666 Folio 45 Page 23 Chelmsford/Great Baddow Hamlet of Middlemead
    Schedule No. 24 The Cottages
    James Willis, Head, married, age 36, Farmer employ 5 men & 3 boys, born Thaxted Essex
    Emma Willis, wife, married, age 36, born Sampford Essex
    George Henry Willis, son, age 7, born Middlemead Essex
    Emma K Willis, daughter, age 5, born Middlemead Essex
    Frank Willis, son, age 4, born Middlemead Essex
    Edith L Willis, daughter, age 2, born Middlemead Essex
    Eliza Young, Serv, unmarried, age 17, General Serv/Domestic, born Hatfield Peveral Essex
    Elizabeth Hall, Nurse, widow, age ?57,?Monthly Nurse, born Broomfield Essex.
  7. [S44] 1881 Census :RG11/1397 f. 37.
  8. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage December Quarter 1887 George Henry Willis (m Edith Chick) W.Ham 4a 280 (Source: GRO Index).
  9. [S8] 1891 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1342 P 30 West Ham Plaistow, Parish of St Andrews
    Schedule No 180 2 Warmington Street
    George H Willis, Head, married, age 27, Cowkeeper Milk, employer, born Little Baddow Essex
    Edith Willis, wife, married, age 24, born London
    Grace A Willis, daughter, age 2, born Plaistow Essex.
  10. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1896 Plaistow Post Office Street Directory: Warmington Street 2 Willis Geo Hy, Cow Keeper.
  11. [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.
  12. [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."
  13. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Sarah Smethem: Death September Quarter 1912 George H Willis age 48 W.Ham 4a 124 (Source: GRO Index)
    Death Certificate 1912 Canning Town West Ham
    05 September 1912 33 James Street George Henry Willis, male, 48 years, Dairyman (Master). Cause of death Acute Bronchitis, Heart Failure, Certified by A G Reid URCS. Death registered by Frank Willis, Brother, in attendance, of 45 Webb Street Plaistow on 05 September 1912.
  14. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  15. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: 1913 National Probate Calendar Willis George Henry of 33 James-street Plaistow Essex died 5 September 1912 Administration London 17 January to the Public Trustee. Effects £3194 2s 9d."
Last Edited7 Nov 2018

George Richard Willis

b. 9 Aug 1933, d. 28 Sep 1994
ReferenceMs1057
FatherFrank Willis b. 27 May 1900, d. 8 May 1964
MotherHilda Alice Williams b. 14 Jan 1902, d. 16 Mar 2003
Pedigree
Name Variation  George Richard Willis was also known as Rick he was always known as Richard, rather than George.1 
Birth*9 Aug 1933 He , son of Frank Willis and Hilda Alice Williams, was born on Wednesday, 9 Aug 1933 at 16 Farmway, Dagenham, ESS, ENG.2,3 
Illness*Jan 1994  On Jan 1994 he was ill "Medical: Cancer diagnosed Jan 1994, treated Stoke Mandeville." 
Death*28 Sep 1994 George Richard Willis died at age 61 at Mill House, Aylesbury Rd., Wendover, BKM on 28 Sep 1994 (Stomach Cancer).4 

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 1933 George R Willis (Williams) Romford 4a 774 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth Certificate 1933 Romford Sub-district Ilford Essex
    Ninth August 1933 16 Farmway George Richard, boy, son of Frank Willis, Motor Bus Driver and Hilda Alice Willis formerly Williams. Birth registered by H A Williams, mother of 16 Farmway Dagenham on 18 September 1933.
  4. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Death registered September 1994 George Richard Willis (Date of Birth 09 Aug 1933) Aylesbury Vale Buckinghamshire Register No A16C Entry No 77.
Last Edited2 Mar 2017

Grace Alice Willis1

b. Jun 1888
ReferenceMs1961
FatherGeorge Henry Willis1 b. 11 Oct 1863, d. 5 Sep 1912
MotherEdith Chick1 b. Dec 1866, d. Dec 1907
Pedigree
Birth*Jun 1888 Grace Alice Willis , daughter of George Henry Willis and Edith Chick, was born in Jun 1888 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG.2 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 Grace Alice Willis was listed as Grace A Willis, daughter, age 2 in the household of George Henry Willis and Edith Chick in the 1891 census at 2 Warmington St, at Plaistow; George H Willis, Head, married, age 27, Cowkeeper Milk, employer, Edith is 24 and Grace is 2.3 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 Grace Alice 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 Grace Alice Willis appeared as Grace is Single, a Housekeeper age 22 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.5 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem : Birth June Quarter 1888 Grace Alice Willis W.Ham 4a 162 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S8] 1891 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1342 P 30 West Ham Plaistow, Parish of St Andrews
    Schedule No 180 2 Warmington Street
    George H Willis, Head, married, age 27, Cowkeeper Milk, employer, born Little Baddow Essex
    Edith Willis, wife, married, age 24, born London
    Grace A Willis, daughter, age 2, born Plaistow Essex.
  4. [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.
  5. [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."
Last Edited31 Jan 2017

Harriet Willis1

b. 1825, d. 13 Oct 1884
ReferenceMs1021
FatherGeorge Willis b. 1800, d. 8 Jan 1870
MotherBetsy Hockley b. 22 Sep 1797, d. 12 Mar 1886
Pedigree
Birth*1825 Harriet Willis , daughter of George Willis and Betsy Hockley, was born in 1825 at Horham Hall, Thaxted, ESS, ENG.2 
Christening12 Apr 1825 Harriet Willis was christened on 12 Apr 1825 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; Harriett, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Horham Hall.3 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared as age 15 in the household of George Willis and Betsy Hockley in the 1841 census at The Farm (between Common Rd Cottages and Tarrents Corner), at Thaxted; George describes himself as a Farmer. A man and a girl (servants) are living in. The older children are described as Farmer.4 
Census 1851*30 Mar 1851 In the 1851 census Harriet Willis appeared: at High Street, Chelmsford, ESS, ENG. Harriet, 26, a farmer's daughter is visiting the COUNT family (her grandmothers family).5 
(Witness) Marriage7 Jun 1855 She witnessed the marriage of John Hockley and Maria Willis on 7 Jun 1855 at St Mary & All Saints, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG; John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley, George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis. This is a marriage of First Cousins.6,7 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 Harriet Willis appeared as Harriet Willis, niece, unmarried, age 35, born Thaxted Essex in the household of Ann Hockley in the census at Yardley Hall, at Thaxted; Ann, unmarried age 60 is head of a farm of 190 acres employing 1 foreman, 7 men and 2 boys, her sisters Susan and Jane and also Harriet Willis are with her.8 
(Witness) Probate29 Mar 1870 Harriet Willis witnessed the probate of George Willis's estate (Harriet Willis of Great Stambridge aforesaid Spinster the Daughter) on 29 Mar 1870 at Barton Hall, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG; 29 March The will of George Willis late of Barton Hall in the parish of Great Stambridge in the county of Essex Farmer deceased who died 8 January 1870 at Barton Hall aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Betsy Willis of Great Stambridge aforesaid widow the Relict George Henry Willis of Hutton in the county aforesaid Farmer the Son John Hockley of Hatfield Broad Oak in the county aforesaid Farmer and Harriet Willis of Great Stambridge aforesaid Spinster the Daughter Executors
(1870 National Probate Calendar George Willis Effects under £4000).9 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Harriet Willis appeared as Harriett Willis Sister unmarried 46 in the household of George Henry Willis and Ann Green in this census at Martins Farm House, at Hutton; he farmer age 34 of 155 acres employing 6 men and 2 boys. His sister is visiting.10 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 On 3 Apr 1881 the Census showed Harriet Willis as Harriet Willis, niece, unmarried, age 56, born Broxted Essex
in the household of Susan Hockley at Susans in Newbiggen St, at Thaxted; Susan is now Head, unmarried, age 76, Retired Farmer. with her sister Betsy and 2 nieces.11 
Death*13 Oct 1884 Harriet Willis died at Royal Hospital 57 Waterloo Road, Lambeth, SRY on 13 Oct 1884.12,13 
Burial*18 Oct 1884 She was buried on 18 Oct 1884 at Independent Meeting House Burial Ground, Thaxted, ESS, ENG.14,13 
Probate11 Dec 1884 Her estate was probated on 11 Dec 1884 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG, Personal Estate £919 132 11d
The will of Harriett Willis late of Thaxted in the county of Essex Spinster who died 13 October 1884 at the Royal Hospital Waterloo-road in the county of Surrey was proved at the Principal Registry by Julia Jane Willis of Thaxted Spinster the Sister and George Henry Willis of Hutton in the county of Essex Farmer the Brother the Executors.15 

Citations

  1. [S130] AgnesW2.ged: Date of Import: 24 Jan 2000.
  2. [S160] Researcher Derek Bandy.
  3. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Parish Register Baptisms St John the Baptist Thaxted
    12 April 1825 Harriett, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Horham Hall.
  4. [S13] 1841 Census :1841 Census: Dunmow/Thaxted HO 107/328/24 Folio 31 Page 23 Schedule No 115
    Common Rd Cottages/ The Farm
    George Willis, age 40, Farmer, born in Essex
    Betsey Willis, age 40, born in Essex
    Harriet Willis, age 15, born in Essex
    Elizabeth Ann Willis, age 14, born in Essex
    George Henry Willis, age 12, born in Essex
    Maria Willis, age 10, born in Essex
    Samuel Willis, age 8, born in Essex
    William Alfred Willis, age 6, born in Essex
    James Willis, age 4, born in Essex
    Mary Ann Willis, age 2, born in Essex
    Julia Jane Willis, age 8 mo, born in Essex
    Thomas Ashdon, age 53, Male Servant, born in Essex
    Maria Perry, age 15, Female Servant, born in Essex.
  5. [S3] 1851 Census :Samuel     Count     Head     Married     Male     49     1802     Grocer (Employing 1 Man)     Chelmsford, Essex, England     Transcription
    Catherine     Count     Wife     Married     Female     25     1826     -     Chelmsford, Essex, England     Transcription
    Charles S     Count     Son     -     Male     1     1850     -     Chelmsford, Essex, England     Transcription
    -     Count     Daughter     -     Female     -     -     -     Chelmsford, Essex, England     Transcription
    Frederick     Count     Nephew     Unmarried     Male     19     1832     Grocers Assistant     Springfield, Essex, England     Transcription
    Harriet     Willis     Visitor     Unmarried     Female     26     1825     Farmer's Daur     Thaxted, Essex, England
    George Henry Willis, age 12, born in Essex
    Maria Willis, age 10, born in Essex
    Samuel Willis, age 8, born in Essex
    William Alfred Willis, age 6, born in Essex
    James Willis, age 4, born in Essex
    Mary Ann Willis, age 2, born in Essex
    Julia Jane Willis, age 8 mo, born in Essex
    Thomas Ashdon, age 53, Male Servant, born in Essex
    Maria Perry, age 15, Female Servant, born in Essex.
  6. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry.
  7. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage June Quarter 1855 Maria Willis m John Hockley Rochford 4a 189 (Source: FreeBMD)
    Parish reg: John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley ,George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis.
  8. [S2] 1861 Census :1861 Census: RG9/1119 Folio 33 Page 15 Thaxted Essex
    Schedule No. 84 Yardley Hall
    Ann Hockley, Head, unmarried, age 60, Farm 190 acres empl 1 Foreman Bailiff, 7 ? & 2 Boys, born Walden Essex
    Susan Hockley, sister, unmarried, age 56, born Walden Essex
    Jane Hockley, sister, age 52, born Walden Essex
    Harriet Willis, niece, unmarried, age 35, born Thaxted Essex
    James Francis, G Serv, widower, age 59, Ag Lab, born Thaxted Essex.
  9. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1870 National Probate Calendar George Willis Effects under £4000.
  10. [S2] 1861 Census :RG9/1076 Registration district: Billericay Sub-registration district: Great Burstead ED, institution, or vessel: 15 Folio: 153 Page: 8 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 38.
  11. [S44] 1881 Census :1881 Census: RG11/ 1815 Folio 41 Page 7
    Newbiggen Street Thaxted Essex
    Susan Hockley, Head, unmarried, female, age 76, born Saffron Walden Essex, Retired Farmer
    Julia Jane Willis, niece, unmarried, female, age 40, born Broxted Essex Housekeeper
    Betsey Willis, sister, widow, female, age 83, born New Sampford Essex, Retired Farmer
    Harriet Willis, niece, unmarried, female, age 56, born Broxted Essex.
  12. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Death certificate 1884 Lambeth, sub-district Waterloo First Part
    13 October 1884 Royal Hospital 57 Waterloo Road Harriet Willis, female, age 59 years, Gentlewoman (from Thaxted Essex). Cause of death Ovarian Tumour 1 year Operation 6 days ago Peritonitis Exhaustion. Death registered by J J Willis sister, present at the death, of Thaxted Essex on 14 October 1884.
  13. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  14. [S142] Non Conformist Registers: "Death recorded in Thaxted Congregational Church records: Harriet Willis, female, age 59 years, spinster, died 13 October 1884, buried 18 October 1884 at Old Independent Meeting House Burial Ground (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office)."
  15. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "1884 National Probate Calendar Harriett Willis Personal Estate £919 132 11d
    11 December The will of Harriett Willis late of Thaxted in the county of Essex Spinster who died 13 October 1884 at the Royal Hospital Waterloo-road in the county of Surrey was proved at the Principal Registry by Julia Jane Willis of Thaxted Spinster the Sister and George Henry Willis of Hutton in the county of Essex Farmer the Brother the Executors.
    "
Last Edited15 Nov 2016

Henry Willis1

b. 1832, d. 29 Mar 1898
ReferenceMs1516
FatherJames Willis1 b. 8 Jun 1806, d. 16 Jan 1885
MotherMaria Seex1 b. 28 Dec 1803, d. 1860
Pedigree
Birth*1832 Henry Willis , son of James Willis and Maria Seex, was born in 1832 at Tilty, ESS, ENG.2 
Christening19 Oct 1832 Henry Willis was christened on 19 Oct 1832 at St Mary The Virgin, Tilty, ESS, ENG; Henry Willis, son of James Willis, Farmer, and Maria Willis of Tilty.3
 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 He 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.4 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 Henry Willis was listed as Henry Willis, son, unmarried, age 18 in 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.5 
Marriage*7 Jun 1859  On Tuesday, 7 Jun 1859 Henry Willis married Anna Constance Chenery, daughter of Robert Chenery and Hannah Unknown, in Nedging, SFK, ENG.6,7 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Henry Willis appeared as Henry Willis, Friend, married, age 38, born Tilty Essex, actually his brother in law and 1st cousin 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.8 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 In the census of 1881 Henry Willis and Anna Constance Chenery appeared at 8 Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, ESS, ENG. Henry 49 and "Hannah" 50 are of independant means.9 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Henry Willis and Anna Constance Chenery appeared in the 1891 census at Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, ESS, ENG. Henry 58 and Maria 60 are living on own means.10 
Death*29 Mar 1898 Henry Willis died, Great Chesterford, ESS on 29 Mar 1898.11,12 
Burial*4 Apr 1898 He was buried on 4 Apr 1898 at St Mary The Virgin, Tilty, ESS, ENG.13 
Probate31 Aug 1898 His estate was probated on 31 Aug 1898 at Great Chesterford, ESS, ENG, Willis Henry of Great Chesterford Essex Gentleman died 29 March 1898 Probate to Anna Constance Willis widow and John Braybrooks farmer Effects £1,532 14s 2d.12 

Family

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

Citations

  1. [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. [S3] 1851 Census.
  3. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Baptisms 19 October 1832 Henry Willis, son of James Willis, Farmer, and Maria Willis of Tilty.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI) :Sarah Smethem :IGI 07 June 1859 Henry Willis m Anna Constance Chenery Nedging Suffolk.
  7. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem : Marriage June Qtr 1859 Henry Willis Cosford 4a 615 (Source: GRO Index).
  8. [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.
  9. [S44] 1881 Census :DB: FmP: RG11 1817 18 30 8, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, England
    Henry     Willis     Head     Married     Male     49     1832     Independent     Essex, England
    Hannah C     Willis     Wife     Married     Female     50     1831     -     Suffolk, England.
  10. [S8] 1891 Census :DB: FmP: RG12 1432 6 6 Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, England
    Henry     Willis     Head     Married     Male     58     1833     Living On Own Means     Tilty, Essex, England
    Anna C     Willis     Wife     Married     Female     60     1831     -     Nedging, Suffolk, England.
  11. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem : Death March Quarter 1898 Henry Willis age 65 Saffron Walden 4a 457 (Source: GRO Index).
  12. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1898 National Probate Calendar Willis Henry of Great Chesterford Essex Gentleman died 29 March 1898 Probate Ipswich 31 August to Anna Constance Willis widow and John Braybrooks farmer Effects £1,532 14s 2d."
  13. [S144] Parish Burial Registers: Sarah Smethem : Burial 4 April 1898 St Mary the Virgin Tilty Henry Willis of Great Chesterford Cambridgeshire age 65.
Last Edited2 Mar 2017

Henry James Willis1,2

b. Mar 1892
ReferenceMs1962
FatherGeorge Henry Willis1 b. 11 Oct 1863, d. 5 Sep 1912
MotherEdith Chick1 b. Dec 1866, d. Dec 1907
Pedigree
Birth*Mar 1892 Henry James Willis , son of George Henry Willis and Edith Chick, was born in Mar 1892 at West Ham, ESS, ENG.2 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 Henry James 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.3 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem : ?Birth March Quarter 1892 Henry James Willis W.Ham 4a 76 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [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

Henry Simon Willis1

b. 1 Dec 1910, d. 4 Apr 2006
ReferenceMs2196
FatherAlfred James Willis1 b. 17 Apr 1875, d. 19 Dec 1945
MotherElizabeth Caroline Hammond1 b. 30 May 1881, d. 23 Oct 1962
Pedigree
Name Variation  Henry Simon Willis was also known as Sy.1 
(Witness) Census US 191015 Apr 1910 He was shown as "Baby Willis 6/12" in the same house as Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond in the 1910 census at Delta, CO, USA. Alfred J Willis age 34, Elizabeth Willis age 26 and 5 children.2 
Birth*1 Dec 1910 Henry Simon Willis , son of Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond, was born on Thursday, 1 Dec 1910 at Delta, CO, USA.3 
(Witness) Census US 19201 Jan 1920 In the 1920 Federal census he was listed as "Simon H Willis age 11" at the same adress as Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond at Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO, USA. Alfred J Willis age 44, Elizabeth C Willis age 38 and all 7 children.4 
(Witness) Census US 19302 Apr 1930 In the census of 1930 he was shown as "Simon Willis age 19" at the same adress as Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond at Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO, USA. Alfred Willis age 54, Elizabeth C Willis age 47 and the 3 younger children.5 
Marriage*18 Mar 1933  On Saturday, 18 Mar 1933 aged 22 Henry Simon Willis married Elsie May Hyatt in Delta, CO, USA.1 
Census US 1940*13 May 1940 Henry Simon Willis and Elsie May Hyatt were listed in 1940 US Census at Rio Grande, CO, USA. With one son and one daughter.6 
Death*4 Apr 2006 Henry Simon Willis died at age 95 , Eckert, CO on 4 Apr 2006.1 
Burial*7 Apr 2006 He was buried on 7 Apr 2006 at Mesa View Cemetery, Delta, CO, USA.1 

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [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."
  3. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Information taken from obituary in Grand Junction Free Press Colorado on web dated 12 April 2006

    'Simon Henry Willis
    Dec 1 1910 - April 4 2006

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

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

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

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

    Memorial donations may be made to the Horizon Care Center Garden project, 11411 Colo. Highway 65, Eckert, CO 8141.'
  4. [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."
  5. [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."
  6. [S166] Unknown author 1940 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1940 US Census Rio Grande Colorado April 1940
    Home owned, value $550 on Farm
    Henry S Willis, Head, male, white, age 29, married, born Colorado, living in Delta on April 1 1935, Construction Foreman working 48 hours per week, income 1939 $1500
    Elsie M Willis, wife, female, white, age 25, married, born Arkansas, not working
    Paul Willis, son, male, white, age 6, single, not yet at school, born Colorado
    Maryetta Willis, daughter, female, white, age 3, single, not in school, born Colorado."
Last Edited5 Apr 2017

Hilda Willis1

b. 1 Nov 1923, d. 4 Nov 1923
ReferenceMs2136
FatherFrank Willis1 b. 27 May 1900, d. 8 May 1964
MotherHilda Alice Williams1 b. 14 Jan 1902, d. 16 Mar 2003
Pedigree
Birth*1 Nov 1923 Hilda Willis , daughter of Frank Willis and Hilda Alice Williams, was born on Thursday, 1 Nov 1923 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG.2 
Death*4 Nov 1923 Hilda Willis died at 52 Chesterton Terrace, Plaistow, ESS on 4 Nov 1923 (Cause of death (I) Spina Bifida).3 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth December Quarter 1923 Hilda Willis (Williams) W Ham 4a 180 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Sarah Smethem: Death December Quarter 1923 Hilda Willis age 0 W.Ham 4a 61 (Source: GRO Index)

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

James Willis1

b. 1836, d. 14 Mar 1906
ReferenceMs1011
FatherGeorge Willis b. 1800, d. 8 Jan 1870
MotherBetsy Hockley b. 22 Sep 1797, d. 12 Mar 1886
Pedigree
Birth*1836 James Willis , son of George Willis and Betsy Hockley, was born in 1836 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG. 
Baptism15 May 1836 James Willis was baptized on 15 May 1836 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; James, son of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Thaxted.2 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 He appeared as age 4 in the household of George Willis and Betsy Hockley in the 1841 census at The Farm (between Common Rd Cottages and Tarrents Corner), at Thaxted; George describes himself as a Farmer. A man and a girl (servants) are living in. The older children are described as Farmer.3 
(Witness) Marriage7 Jun 1855 James Willis witnessed the marriage of John Hockley and Maria Willis on 7 Jun 1855 at St Mary & All Saints, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG; John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley, George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis. This is a marriage of First Cousins.4,5 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 James Willis appearedin the household of Mary Ann Willis in the census at Hempstead Hall Farm, at Hempstead; she a widow age 56 farmer of 250 acres employing 7 men & 3 boys, with a servant in the house, her sister and a nephew living with her at the time.6 
Marriage*13 Nov 1862  On Thursday, 13 Nov 1862 James Willis married Emma Hockley, daughter of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass, in Independent Meeting House, Thaxted, ESS, ENG,James Willis, age 26 years, bachelor, Farmer of Little Baddow, son of George Willis, Farmer, married Emma Hockley, age 28 years, spinster of Thaxted, daughter of Daniel Hockley, Farmer. Witnesses John Hockley, W A Willis, JJ Willis, L A Hockley, G H Willis, D H Hockley. This is also a marriage between fist cousins. The second of three Willis-Hockley cousin marriages in the family..7,8 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 The Census of 2 Apr 1871 lists James Willis and Emma Hockley at at The cottages, Middlemead, ESS, ENG. James is a farmer age 36 employing 5 men & 2 boys. A Servant and a Monthly Nurse are living in the house.9 
Residence*1874  In 1874 James and Emma lived at Terriers Farm, Thaxted, ESS, ENG, Famer.10 
Census*3 Apr 1881 James Willis and Emma Hockley appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 at James's Newbiggen Street, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; James age 45 is a retired farmer. 4 of the children are at home.11 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 James Willis and Emma Hockley appeared in the 1891 census at Barnards, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG. The family report themselves as farmers. This farm is actually in Debden, nearer to Thaxted than Saffron Walden.12 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 On 31 Mar 1901 James Willis and Emma Hockley were listed the census at Scotts Farm, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG. James, 65, is a Farmer.13 
Death*14 Mar 1906 James Willis died, Debden, ESS on 14 Mar 1906.4,14 
Burial*19 Mar 1906 He was buried on 19 Mar 1906 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG.15,14 

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S129] Jamesw.ged: Date of Import: 23 Jan 2000.
  2. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Parish Register Baptisms St John the Baptist Thaxted
    15 May 1836 James, son of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Thaxted.
  3. [S13] 1841 Census :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. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry.
  5. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage June Quarter 1855 Maria Willis m John Hockley Rochford 4a 189 (Source: FreeBMD)
    Parish reg: John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley ,George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis.
  6. [S2] 1861 Census :RG9/1123 Registration district: Saffron Walden Sub-registration district: Radwinter ED, institution, or vessel: 4 Folio: 49 Page: 18 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 86.
  7. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :James Willis, age 26 years, bachelor, Farmer of Little Baddow, son of George Willis, Farmer, married Emma Hockley, age 28 years, spinster of Thaxted, daughter of Daniel Hockley, Farmer. Witnesses John Hockley, W A Willis, JJ Willis, L A Hockley, G H Willis, D H Hockley.
  8. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage December Quarter 1862 James Willis (Emma Hockley) Dunmow 4a 691 (Source:GRO Index).
  9. [S4] 1871 Census :1871 Census: G10/1666 Folio 45 Page 23 Chelmsford/Great Baddow Hamlet of Middlemead
    Schedule No. 24 The Cottages
    James Willis, Head, married, age 36, Farmer employ 5 men & 3 boys, born Thaxted Essex
    Emma Willis, wife, married, age 36, born Sampford Essex
    George Henry Willis, son, age 7, born Middlemead Essex
    Emma K Willis, daughter, age 5, born Middlemead Essex
    Frank Willis, son, age 4, born Middlemead Essex
    Edith L Willis, daughter, age 2, born Middlemead Essex
    Eliza Young, Serv, unmarried, age 17, General Serv/Domestic, born Hatfield Peveral Essex
    Elizabeth Hall, Nurse, widow, age ?57,?Monthly Nurse, born Broomfield Essex.
  10. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Post Office Directory of Essex 1874 (Source: History House website)
    James Willis, farmer, Terriers.
  11. [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.
  12. [S8] 1891 Census :1891 Census Essex RG12/1431 Folio 55 page 9 Saffron Walden
    Debden Schedule No. 51 Barnards
    James Willis, Head, married, male, age 55, Farmer, born Thaxted Essex
    Emma Willis, wife, married, age 56, born Sampford Essex
    Emma Kate Willis, daughter, single, age 25, born Little Baddow, Essex
    Edwin Willis, son, single, age 19, born Little Baddow Essex.
  13. [S50] 1901 Census :1901 Census: RG13/1733 Folio 47 Page 2 Saffron Walden/Newport
    Parish: Debden Ecclesiastical Parish: Debden St Mary
    Schedule No. 10 Scotts Farm
    James Willis, Head, married, age 65, Farmer, worker, born Thaxted Essex
    Emma Willis, wife, married, age 66, born New Sampford Essex
    Emma K Willis, daughter, single, age 35, born Little Baddow Essex
    Edwin Willis, son, age 29, Farmer's son, worker, born Little Baddow Essex.
  14. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  15. [S142] Non Conformist Registers.
Last Edited7 Nov 2018

James Willis

b. 8 Jun 1806, d. 16 Jan 1885
ReferenceMs1017
FatherSamuel Willis b. 24 Mar 1771, d. 24 Jul 1838
MotherElizabeth Count b. Feb 1774, d. 1827
Pedigree
Birthc 1806 James Willis , son of Samuel Willis and Elizabeth Count, was born c 1806 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.1,2 
Baptism*8 Jun 1806 James Willis was baptized on 8 Jun 1806 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG.3,4 
Marriage*26 Feb 1828  On Tuesday, 26 Feb 1828 aged 21 James Willis married Maria Seex, daughter of Henry Seex and Martha Bush, in St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG,James Willis, bachelor of Thaxted (signed) married Maria Seex, spinster of Tilty (signed). Witnesses Samuel Willis, Mary Ann Willis and William Freeman.5 
(Witness) Probate1839 James Willis witnessed the probate of Samuel Willis's estate (James Willis Farmer of Tilty is executor) in 1839; Index to Death Duty Registers.6 
Census 1841*6 Jun 1841 James Willis was and Maria Seex were living in Tilty Hill Tilty ESS in the first national census in 1841, James is a Farmer with 2 servants in the house.7 
Census 1851*30 Mar 1851 In the 1851 census James Willis and Maria Seex appeared: at Chiswick Hall, Chishall, ESS, ENG. He is farmer age 44 of 350 Acres employing 21 labourers with two servants in the household.8 
(Executor) Probate18 Dec 1858 James Willis was the executor of Mark Edwards Major's estate (his sister Mary Ann's husband) on 18 Dec 1858; Effects under £7 000. The will with a codicil of Mark Edwards Major late of Hempstead Hall who died 2 Sep 1858 at Hempstead Hall was proved by the oaths of Mary Ann Major of Hempstead Hall aforesaid widow, the relict James Willis of Abington Park in the county of Cambridge , Cornelius Major of Shalford in the county of Essex farmer and Samuel William Baker of hempstead in the county of Hertford farmer, the executors.9 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 James Willis appeared in the 1861 census at Horn Lane, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG. James, 54, is now a widower living alone (with 2 Servants). He is a Maltster Master.10 
Marriage*14 Aug 1862  On Thursday, 14 Aug 1862 aged 56 James Willis married Martha Day, daughter of John Day, in St Luke, Chelsea, MDX, ENG,James Willis, full age, widower, Maltster of St Luke Chelsea, son of Samuel Willis (deceased), Farmer, married Martha Day, full age, spinster of St Luke Chelsea, daughter of John Day(deceased), Farmer.11,2 
(Witness) Marriage21 Sep 1864 James Willis witnessed the marriage of William Waterhouse and Ann Willis on 21 Sep 1864 at Fryerning, ESS, ENG; William Waterhouse, full age, bachelor, Merchant of Chipping Ongar, son of Thomas Waterhouse, Gentleman, married Ann Willis, full age, spinster of Fryerning, daughter of James Willis, Merchant.12,13 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 The Census of 2 Apr 1871 lists James Willis at at East Side, Bethnal Green, MDX, ENG. James 64, and Martha 65, are visiting Ann J Day, widow (61, independant) and Louisa Leys, 63, her sister. These are probably relatives of Martha. James is listed as a Coal Merchant (??) born Thaxted.14 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 In the census of 1881 James Willis and Martha Day appeared at High Street, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG. James and Martha, both 74 are Independant, with one servant.15 
Death*16 Jan 1885 James Willis died at age 78 at High Street Saffron, Saffron Walden, ESS on 16 Jan 1885 (James Willis, male, 78 years, Gentleman. Cause of death Heart disease Apoplexy Certified by Edward Harley Physician. Death registered by Emma Willis Daughter, present at the death, of Fryerning Hall Ingatestone on 21 January 1885).16,2 
Probate*19 Feb 1885 His estate was probated on 19 Feb 1885 James Willis Personal Estate £5,366 1s 10d (over £450,000 in 2016, or over 2 million in comparison to average earnings, over 6 million as a relative share of GDP).
19 February The will as contained in writings A and B of James Willis late of Saffron Walden in the county of Essex Gentleman who died 16 January 1885 at Saffron Walden was proved at Ipswich by Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Fryerning Hall in the said county Farmer and Arthur Franklin of Thaxted in the said county Gentleman the Executors.17 

Family 1

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

Family 2

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

Citations

  1. [S3] 1851 Census.
  2. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  3. [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.
  4. [S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI).
  5. [S153] Parish Marriage Registers: Parish Marriage Registers; Parish Register Marriages Thaxted 26 February 1828 James Willis, bachelor of Thaxted (signed) married Maria Seex, spinster of Tilty (signed). Witnesses Samuel Willis, Mary Ann Willis and William Freeman.
  6. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Index to Death Duty Registers."
  7. [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.
  8. [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.
  9. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: Probate Index : Will proved 18 Dec 1858 Mark Edwards Major Effects under £7 000.
    The will with a codicil of Mark Edwards Major late of Hempstead Hall
    in the county of Essex deceased who died 2 Sep 1858 at Hempstead Hall
    aforesaid and was proved at the principal registry by the oaths of
    Mary Ann Major of Hempstead Hall aforesaid widow, the relict (during
    Widowhood) James Willis of Abington Park in the county of Cambridge ,
    Cornelius Major of Shalford in the county of Essex farmer and Samuel
    William Baker of hempstead in the county of Hertford farmer, the
    executors."
  10. [S2] 1861 Census :6 RG09 1122 7 8
    James     Willis     Head     Widower     Male     54     1807     Maltster Master     Thaxted, Essex, England     
    Esther     Richardson     Servant     Unmarried     Female     24     1837     House Servant     West Acre, Norfolk, England     
    Elias     Richardson     Servant     Unmarried     Male     21     1840     Groom     Essex, England.
  11. [S153] Parish Marriage Registers: Marriage by licence Parish Church of St Luke Chelsea Middlesex (LMA Ancestry)
    14 August 1862 James Willis, full age, widower, Maltster of St Luke Chelsea, son of Samuel Willis (deceased), Farmer, married Martha Day, full age, spinster of St Luke Chelsea, daughter of John Day(deceased), Farmer. Signed by both parties in prescence of Richard Day and Ann Jane Day.
  12. [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).
  13. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Marriage September Quarter 1864 Ann Willis (William Waterhouse) Chelmsford 4a 194 (Source: GRO Index).
  14. [S4] 1871 Census :DB: FmP: RG10 488 58 29 image seen
    Ann J     Day     Head     -     Female     61     1810     -     Middlesex, England     
    Louisa A     Leys     Sister     -     Female     63     1808     -     Middlesex, England     
    James     Willis     Visitor     -     Male     64     1807     -     Essex, England     
    Martha     Willis     Visitor     -     Female     65     1806     -     Essex, England     
    Martha     How     Servant     -     Female     28     1843     -     Middlesex, England.
  15. [S44] 1881 Census :RG11 Piece number 1818 Folio 29 Page 1
    James     Willis     Head     Married     Male     74     1807     Independent     Thaxted, Essex, England     
    Martha     Willis     Wife     Married     Female     74     1807     -     Saffron Walden, Essex, England
    Eleanor     Stubbings     Servant     Single     Female     15     1866     Gen Servant (Domestic)     Hempstead, Essex, England.
  16. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Death Certificate 1885 Registration District Saffron Walden Essex
    16 January 1885 High Street Saffron Walden James Willis, male, 78 years, Gentleman. Cause of death Heart disease Apoplexy Certified by Edward Harley Physician. Death registered by Emma Willis Daughter, present at the death, of Fryerning Hall Ingatestone on 21 January 1885.
  17. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "1885 National Probate Calendar James Willis Personal Estate £5,366 1s 10d
    19 February."
Last Edited2 Mar 2017

James Willis1

b. c 1905
ReferenceMs2202
FatherAlfred James Willis1 b. 17 Apr 1875, d. 19 Dec 1945
MotherElizabeth Caroline Hammond1 b. 30 May 1881, d. 23 Oct 1962
Pedigree
Birth*c 1905 James Willis , son of Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond, was born c 1905 at KS, USA.1 
(Witness) Census US 191015 Apr 1910 He was shown as "James Willis age 5" in the same house as Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond in the 1910 census at Delta, CO, USA. Alfred J Willis age 34, Elizabeth Willis age 26 and 5 children.2 
(Witness) Census US 19201 Jan 1920 In the 1920 Federal census he was listed at the same adress as Alfred James Willis and Elizabeth Caroline Hammond at Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO, USA. Alfred J Willis age 44, Elizabeth C Willis age 38 and all 7 children.3 
Census US 1930*2 Apr 1930 James Willisappeared in 1930 US Census at Garnet Mesa, Delta, CO, USA. James Willis Farm Hand born about 1905 (father born England, mother born Kansas)
Living with M H Patnote and Lena Patnote.4 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [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."
  3. [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."
  4. [S165] Unknown author 1930 US Federal Census "Sarah Smethem: 1930 US Federal Census Garnet Mesa Delta Colorado
    James Willis Farm Hand born about 1905 (father born England, mother born Kansas)
    Living with M H Patnote and Lena Patnote.
    "
Last Edited8 Apr 2017

James Seex Willis1

b. 1839, d. 1840
ReferenceMs2088
MotherMaria Seex1 b. 28 Dec 1803, d. 1860
Pedigree
Birth*1839 James Seex Willis , son of James Willis and Maria Seex, was born in 1839 at Tilty, ESS, ENG.2 
Christening10 Nov 1839 James Seex Willis was christened on 10 Nov 1839 at St Mary The Virgin, Tilty, ESS, ENG; James Seex Willis, son of James Willis, Farmer and Maria Willis of Tilty.3 
Death*1840 James Seex Willis died, Tilty, ESS in 1840.4 
Burial*22 Aug 1840 He was buried on 22 Aug 1840 at St Mary The Virgin, Tilty, ESS, ENG; age 10 months.5 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth December Quarter 1839 James Seex Willis Dunmow 12 76 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Baptisms St Mary the Virgin Tilty 10 November 1839 James Seex Willis, son of James Willis, Farmer and Maria Willis of Tilty.
  4. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Death September Quarter 1840 James Seex Willis Dunmow 12 ?60 (Source: GRO Index).
  5. [S144] Parish Burial Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Burial 22 August 1840 St Mary the Virgin Tilty James Seex Willis age 10 months.
Last Edited14 Feb 2017

Joan Willis

b. Dec 1924
ReferenceMs1039
FatherGeorge Henry Willis b. 25 Sep 1887, d. 11 Jan 1940
MotherTeresa Harrick b. 17 Oct 1888, d. 24 Apr 1976
Pedigree
Birth*Dec 1924 Joan Willis , daughter of George Henry Willis and Teresa Harrick, was born in Dec 1924 at West Ham, ESS, ENG.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :FmP: Birth Name: WILLIS, Joan Registration district: West Ham County: EssexYear of registration: 1924 Quarter of registration: Oct-Nov-Dec Mother's maiden name: HarrickVolume no: 4APage no: 455. Birth December Quarter 1924 Joan Willis (Harrick) W.Ham 4a 455 (Source: GRO Index).
  2. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth December Quarter 1924 Joan Willis (Harrick) W.Ham 4a 455 (Source: GRO Index).
Last Edited22 Mar 2019

John Willis1

b. 4 Jan 1740
ReferenceWs2638
FatherThomas Willis1 b. c 1715
MotherAnn Unknown1
Pedigree
Birth*4 Jan 1740 John Willis , son of Thomas Willis and Ann Unknown, was born on Monday, 4 Jan 1740 at Shalford, ESS, ENG.1 

Citations

  1. [S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI) :"England, Essex Parish Registers, 1503-1997", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XK8N-JZG : 12 December 2014), Thomas Willis in entry for John Willis, 1740.
Last Edited15 Nov 2016

John Edwin Willis

b. 30 Jun 1940, d. 5 Nov 2018
ReferenceMs1060
FatherFrank Willis b. 27 May 1900, d. 8 May 1964
MotherHilda Alice Williams b. 14 Jan 1902, d. 16 Mar 2003
Pedigree
Birth*30 Jun 1940 John Edwin Willis , son of Frank Willis and Hilda Alice Williams, was born on Sunday, 30 Jun 1940 at West Ham, ESS, ENG.1 
Note*2001  Medical: heart bypass 2001 in 2001. 
Death*5 Nov 2018 John Edwin Willis died at age 78 on 5 Nov 2018 (obituary in Bucks Free Press 9 Nov 2018).2 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth September Quarter 1940 John E Willis (Williams) W.Ham 4a 146 (Source: GRO Index).
  2. [S148] Newspaper Obituary: "https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/announcements/deaths/…
    John Willis In memory of a much loved husband and great Dad. Passed away 5th November 2018. You will always be in our hearts. Daphy Xx."
Last Edited9 Nov 2018