Joseph Henry Willis1

b. 24 Jun 1921
ReferenceMs1989
FatherJoseph Samuel Harry Willis1 b. 29 Mar 1893, d. 31 Dec 1946
MotherAngela Hayes1 b. 8 Oct 1887, d. Jun 1984
Pedigree
Name Variation  Joseph Henry Willis was also known as Harry.1 
Birth*24 Jun 1921 He , son of Joseph Samuel Harry Willis and Angela Hayes, was born on Friday, 24 Jun 1921 at Richmond, SRY, ENG.2,3 
(Witness) Probate25 Apr 1947 Joseph Henry Willis witnessed the probate of Joseph Samuel Harry Willis's estate (his late father) on 25 Apr 1947; Willis Joseph Samuel Harry of 17 King-edwards grove Teddington Middlesex died 31 December 1946 at 30 Twickenham-road Isleworth Middlesex. Adminstration to Angela Willis widow and Joseph Henry Willis bank official. Effects £5289 17s. 2d.4 
Marriage*1950  On 1950 Joseph Henry Willis married Ruth Keble in Montevideo, Uruguay.2,1 

Family

Ruth Keble b. 11 Aug 1922

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S147] Informant: Sara E Willis (Ms1993).
  3. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth September Quarter 1921 Joseph H Willis (Hayes) Richmond S. 2a 949 (Source: GRO Index).
  4. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: Probate 1947 (Ancestry) Willis Joseph Samuel Harry of 17 King-edwards grove Teddington Middlesex died 31 December 1946 at 30 Twickenham-road Isleworth Middlesex. Adminstration London 25 April to Angela Willis widow and Joseph Henry Willis bank official. Effects £5289 17s. 2d."
Last Edited7 Feb 2017

Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis1

b. 1832, d. 23 Nov 1919
ReferenceMs1977
FatherSamuel Willis1 b. 16 Aug 1809, d. 5 Dec 1859
MotherRebecca Sayward1 b. 27 Sep 1811, d. 22 Jul 1901
Pedigree
Birth*1832 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis , son of Samuel Willis and Rebecca Sayward, was born in 1832 at Fryerning, ESS, ENG.2 
Christening3 Dec 1832 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis was christened on 3 Dec 1832 at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS, ENG; Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, son of Samuel Willis, Yeoman, and Rebecca Willis of Fryerning Hall.2 
Census 1841*6 Jun 1841 He was living in Ingatestone House Academy Ingatestone ESS in the first national census in 1841, at boarding school age 8.3 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 He was listed as age 18 in the household of Samuel Willis and Rebecca Sayward in the census of 1851 at Ray Farm, at Fryerning; Samuel is a Farmer Employing 66 Men 550 Acres age 40.4 
Marriage*5 Jun 1855  On Tuesday, 5 Jun 1855 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis married Emma Willis, daughter of James Willis and Maria Seex, in Hackney, MDX, ENG,Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, full age, bachelor, Farmer of Fryerning Essex, son of Samuel Willis, Farmer, married Emma Willis, full age, spinster of Richmond Road District of St Philips Dalston. This is a marriage of 1st Cousins. Samuel Willis (1771-) is the grandfatherof both..5,1 
Note*13 Jun 1855  Bury & Norwich Post Wednesday 13 June 1855: Married On the 5th inst., at Dalston, Joseph S A Willis, only child of Mr Samuel Willis of Fryerning Hall, Essex to Emma, elder daughter of Mr James Willis of Abington Park, Cambridgeshire. on 13 Jun 1855. 
(Executor) Probate16 Feb 1860 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis was the executor of Samuel Willis's estate (his late father) on 16 Feb 1860; Willis Samuel Effects under £7,000 Will 16 February 1860 The will of Samuel Willis late of Fryerning Hall in the county of Essex farmer deceased who died 5 December 1859 at Fryerning in the said county was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Rebecca Willis of Fryerning Hall aforesaid widow the Relict and Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Stanford Rivers in the said county Farmer the Son the Executors.6 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma Willis appeared in the 1861 census at Barrack Lane, Stanford Rivers, ESS, ENG. James S A Willis, Head, age 28, Miller & Farmer of 700 acres emplying 40 men, 10 boys & 8 women, born Fryerning Essex and
Emma Willis, wife, age 31.7 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 The Census of 2 Apr 1871 lists Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma Willis at at Fryerning Hall, Fryerning, ESS, ENG. Joseph, age 38 Farmer 400 acres employing 29 men 4 boys and Emma, 40, have moved into his retired father's farm. 2 of the children and other family members are there as well.8 
(Executor) Probate29 Feb 1872 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis was the executor of Elizabeth Willis's estate (his father's sister) on 29 Feb 1872; The will of Elizabeth Willis was proved by Mary Ann Major of Saffron Walden Widow the Sister and Joseph Samuel Andrew Willis of Fryerning Farmer the Nephew the Executors. Effects under £2,000.9 
(Executor) Probate5 Sep 1879 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis was the executor of William Waterhouse's estate (his brother in law, husband of sister in law Ann) on 5 Sep 1879; The will of William Waterhouse who died 19 August 1879 at The Limes was proved by Charles Waterhouse of London-road Sevenoaks in the county of Kent Gentleman the Brother and Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Fryerning Hall Ingatestone in the county of Essex Farmer the Executors.10 
(Witness) Marriage24 Feb 1881 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis witnessed the marriage of Robert Lambert and Alice Charlotte Willis on 24 Feb 1881 at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS, 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.11,12 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 In the census of 1881 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma Willis appeared at Fryerning Hall, Fryerning, ESS, ENG. Joseph S A Wilis, Head, married, age 48, Farmer of 400 Acres employing 20 men 7 boys 6 women and Emma Willis, wife, age 52. 2 sons and other relatives in the house.13 
(Executor) Probate14 Jun 1884 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis was the executor of Mary Ann Willis's estate (his aunt) on 14 Jun 1884 at Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG; Mary Ann Major Personal Estate £10,283 5s 6d who died 29 April 1884 was proved by George Henry Willis of Hutton Farmer and Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Fryerning Hall in the parish of Fryerning the Nephews the Executors. That estate would have been worth at least one million in 2016 and had the economic power of over 15 million.14 
(Executor) Probate19 Feb 1885 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis was the executor of James Willis's estate (his father in law and uncle) on 19 Feb 1885; James Willis Personal Estate £5,366 1s 10d (over £450,000 in 2016, or over 2 million in comparison to average earnings, over 6 million as a relative share of GDP).
19 February The will as contained in writings A and B of James Willis late of Saffron Walden in the county of Essex Gentleman who died 16 January 1885 at Saffron Walden was proved at Ipswich by Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Fryerning Hall in the said county Farmer and Arthur Franklin of Thaxted in the said county Gentleman the Executors.15 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis appeared in the 1891 census at 59 Guilford Street, Bloomsbury, MDX, ENG. Joseph Willis, 58, Boarder, born Fryerning, Essex: Retired Farmer is by himself in London.16 
(Witness) Burial25 Jan 1895 Hewitnessed the burial of Major James Willis on 25 Jan 1895 at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS, ENG; The funeral of the late Mr M J Willis, whose death we reported last week, took place at Fryerning churchyard on Saturday afternoon. The mourners were Mr J S A Willis, father, Mr Samuel Willis, brother, Mr Robert Lambert, brother-in-law, and Mr Lamb. There were also present Mrs Samuel Willis, Mrs S W Blyth, Messers G P Smith, H J Gardner, H Raven , J J Smith and H Such. The funeral service was conducted by the priest in charge, the Revd Sackville West. Messrs Bentley and Francis were the undertakers.17,18 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis appeared as Joseph Willis, Brother in law, married, age 68, Farmer - retired, born Fryerning Essex, with his wife in the home of Ann Willis in the 1901 census at 224 ?Anerley Rd, at Penge; Ann Hartridge, Head, widow, age 70, Living on own means, born Tilty Essex. She has her sister and brotherin law living with her.19 
(Executor) Probate1 Oct 1901 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis was the executor of Rebecca Sayward's estate (his mother) on 1 Oct 1901; Willis Rebecca of Fryerning Essex widow died 22 July 1901 Probate London 1 October to Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis gentleman and Samuel Willis famer Effects £2459 5s. Resworn November 1901 £2261 11s. 4d.20 
(Witness) Death1 Mar 1911 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis witnessed the Death of Emma Willis on 1 Mar 1911 at 52 Elmers End Road, Penge, KEN, ENG; Emma Willis, female, 81 years, wife of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, Independent means. Cause of death Senile Decay, Gangrene of foot 20 days, Exhaustion.21,1 
Death*23 Nov 1919 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis died at Colwyn, Carlton Road, Bournemouth, DOR on 23 Nov 1919.22 
Probate*10 Jan 1920 His estate was probated on 10 Jan 1920 Willis Joseph Samuel Andrews of Colwyn Carlton-road Bournemouth died 23 November 1919 Probate to Alice Charlotte Lambert widow. Effects £458 3s 7d.22 

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Baptisms St Mary The Virgin Fryerning
    03 December 1832 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, son of Samuel Willis, Yeoman, and Rebecca Willis of Fryerning Hall.
  3. [S13] 1841 Census :Sarah Smethem : 1841 Census: Joseph Willis, age 8, born in Essex, at school at Ingatestone House Academy Essex.
  4. [S3] 1851 Census :Samuel     Willis     Head     Married     Male     40     1811     Farmer Employing 66 Men 550 Acres     Thaxted, Essex, England     Transcription
    Rebecca     Willis     Wife     Married     Female     40     1811     -     Radwinter, Essex, England     Transcription
    Joseph     Willis     Son     Unmarried     Male     18     1833     -     Fryerning, Essex, England     Transcription
    Samuel     Pettigren     Lodger     Unmarried     Male     26     1825     Curate Of Fryerning     London, Middlesex, England     Transcription
    Henry     Blane     Visitor     Unmarried     Male     40     1811     Curate Of Wormley     Winkfield, Berkshire, England     Transcription
    Mary     Clark     Servant     Unmarried     Female     22     1829     House Serv     Thaxted, Essex, England     Transcription
    Sarah     Fox     Servant     Unmarried     Female     19     1832     House Serv     Lambourne, Essex, England.
  5. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Sarah Smethem: 1855 St Philips Dalston Parish of Hackney Middlesex
    Marriage June 5th 1855 Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, full age, bachelor, Farmer of Fryerning Essex, son of Samuel Willis, Farmer, married Emma Willis, full age, spinster of Richmond Road District of St Philips Dalston, daughter of James Willis, Farmer. Married by licence. Signed in presence of witnesses: James Willis, Ann Willis & Henry Noble.
  6. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "National Probate Calendar 1860 (Ancestry)
    Willis Samuel Effects under £7,000 Will 16 February 1860 The will of Samuel Willis late of Fryerning Hall in the county of Essex farmer deceased who died 5 December 1859 at Fryerning in the said county was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Rebecca Willis of Fryerning Hall aforesaid widow the Relict and Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis of Stanford Rivers in the said county Farmer the Son the Executors."
  7. [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.
  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. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1872 National Probate Calendar Elizabeth Willis Effects under £2,000
    29 February The will of Elizabeth Willis late of Saffron Walden in the county of Essex Spinster who died 25 January 1872 at Saffron Walden was proved at Ipswich by Mary Ann Major of Saffron Walden Widow the Sister and Joseph Samuel Andrew Willis of Fryerning in the said county Farmer the Nephew the Executors."
  10. [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. [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.
  12. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem : Marriage March Quarter 1881 Alice Charlotte Willis (Robert Lambert) Chelmsford 4a 235 (Source: FreeBMD).
  13. [S44] 1881 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/1761 Folio 60 Page 1 Fryerning Essex Fryerning Hall
    Joseph S A Wilis, Head, married, male, age 48, born Fryerning Essex, Farmer 1400 Acres employing 20 men 7 boys 6 women
    Emma Willis, wife, married, female, age 52, born Tilty Essex
    Major I Willis, son, unmarried, male, age 23, Farmer's son, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Samuel Willis, son, unmarried, male, age 22, Farmer's son, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Edmund Allen, Relative, unmarried, male, age 63, born Saffron Walden Essex, Farmer's son
    Rebecca Saward, Relative, unmarried, female, age 29, born Ashdon Essex
    Ann Ellis, Serv, unmarried, female, age 27, born Good Easter Essex, Domestic Serv
    Elizabeth Jennings, Serv, female, age 16, born Steeple Essex, Domestic Serv.
  14. [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."
  15. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "1885 National Probate Calendar James Willis Personal Estate £5,366 1s 10d
    19 February."
  16. [S8] 1891 Census :DB: Genealogist: Census Transcript Household London 1891 RG12/0209/~F3 [Pages 7-8] image checked: Joseph Willis 58 1833 Boarder Fryerning, Essex Retired Farmer.
  17. [S144] Parish Burial Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Burial St Mary the Virgin Fryerning 25 January 1895 Major James Willis of Ingatestone age 37.
  18. [S150] Newspaper Archives: "Sarah Smethem: Essex Newsman Saturday 02 February 1895 Funeral of Mr M J Willis
    The funeral of the late Mr M J Willis, whose death we reported last week, took place at Fryerning churchyard on Saturday afternoon. The mourners were Mr J S A Willis, father, Mr Samuel Willis, brother, Mr Robert Lambert, brother-in-law, and Mr Lamb. There were also present Mrs Samuel Willis, Mrs S W Blyth, Messers G P Smith, H J Gardner, H Raven , J J Smith and H Such. The funeral service was conducted by the priest in charge, the Revd Sackville West. Messrs Bentley and Francis were the undertakers."
  19. [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.
  20. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "National Probate Calendar 1901 (Ancestry)
    Willis Rebecca of Fryerning Essex widow died 22 July 1901 Probate London 1 October to Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis gentleman and Samuel Willis famer Effects £2459 5s. Resworn November 1901 £2261 11s. 4d."
  21. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Death March Quarter 1911 Emma Willis age 81 Croydon 2a 252 (Source: GRO Index)
    Death Certificate 1929 Croydon Sub-district Penge Kent
    First March 1911 52 Elmers End Road Penge Emma Willis, female, 81 years, wife of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis, Independent means. Cause of death Senile Decay, Gangrene of foot 20 days, Exhaustion, certified by A W Soper MRCS. Death registered by J S A Willis, widower of deceased, present at the death, of 52 Elmers End Road Penge on Second March 1911.
  22. [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."
Last Edited4 Feb 2017

Joseph Samuel Harry Willis1

b. 29 Mar 1893, d. 31 Dec 1946
ReferenceMs1983
FatherSamuel Willis1 b. Mar 1859, d. 27 Jun 1929
MotherEllen Charlotte Lamb1 b. 20 Feb 1854, d. 19 Jan 1951
Pedigree
Birth*29 Mar 1893 Joseph Samuel Harry Willis , son of Samuel Willis and Ellen Charlotte Lamb, was born on Wednesday, 29 Mar 1893 at Fryerning, ESS, ENG.2,3 
Christening14 May 1893 Joseph Samuel Harry Willis was christened on 14 May 1893 at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS, ENG; Joseph Samuel Harry, son of Samuel Willis, Farmer, and Ellen Charlotte Willis of Fryerning.4 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 He appeared as Joseph S H Willis, son, age 8 in the home of Samuel Willis and Ellen Charlotte Lamb in the 1901 census at Fryerning Hall Farm, at Fryerning; Samuel Willis, married, age 42, Farmer, employer and Ellen C Willis, wife, age 43 with three children.5 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 Joseph Samuel Harry Willis appeared as Joseph Samuel Harry Willis, 18, Son, Single, Electrical Engineer Apprentice in the household of Samuel Willis and Ellen Charlotte Lamb in the 1911 census at Heybridge House, at Ingatestone; Samuel Willis, 52, Head, Married, Farmer and Ellen Charlotte, Willis, 56, Wife, Married, 23 years with all three children in a 9 roomed house.6 
Note1914  According to Sara Willis, her grandfather's family were not impressed that he married an Irish Catholic.
He left home, went to Glasgow & started apprenticeship as an Engineer. He joined the Glasgow Highlanders and fought in the war & was badly wounded (at Ypres they think).
in 1914.1 
Marriage*Sep 1920  On Sep 1920 aged 27 Joseph Samuel Harry Willis married Angela Hayes in IRL.7 
(Executor) Probate1 Feb 1930 Joseph Samuel Harry Willis was the executor of Samuel Willis's estate (his late father) on 1 Feb 1930; Willis Samuel of Heybridge House Ingatestone Essex died 17 June 1929 Administration to Joseph Samuel Harry Willis engineer. Effects £374 19s 11d.8 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  Joseph Samuel Harry Willis is listed in the 1939 Register with Angela Hayes at 17 King Edwards Grove, Twickenham, MDX, ENG, he is described as Joseph S H Willis born 29 March 1893 married Incapacitated and Angela Willis born 08 October 1898 married Unpaid Domestic Duties with his widowed mother and one closed record.2 
Death*31 Dec 1946 Joseph Samuel Harry Willis died at age 53 at 30 Twickenham Road, Isleworth, MDX on 31 Dec 1946.9,10 
Probate*25 Apr 1947 His estate was probated on 25 Apr 1947 Willis Joseph Samuel Harry of 17 King-edwards grove Teddington Middlesex died 31 December 1946 at 30 Twickenham-road Isleworth Middlesex. Adminstration to Angela Willis widow and Joseph Henry Willis bank official. Effects £5289 17s. 2d.9 

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register" :Sarah Smethem: 1939 Register 17 King Edwards Grove Twickenham
    Joseph S H Willis born 29 March 1893 male married Incapacitated
    Angela Willis born 08 October 1898 female married Unpaid Domestic Duties
    Ellen C Willis born 20 February 1854 female widow retired
    1 x closed record.
  3. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth June Quarter 1893 Joseph Samuel H Willis Chelmsford 4a 482a (Source: GRO Index).
  4. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Baptism 14 May 1893 St Mary the Virgin Fryerning Joseph Samuel Harry, son of Samuel Willis, Farmer, and Ellen Charlotte Willis of Fryerning.
  5. [S50] 1901 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census: RG13/1669 Folio 140 Page 6 Chelmsford/Ingatestone
    Parish of Fryerning St Mary
    Schedule No 34 Fryerning Hall
    Samuel Willis, Head, married, age 42, Farmer, employer, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Ellen C Willis, wife, married, age 43, born Gt Malvern Worcestershire
    Charlotte Willis, daughter, age 11, born Fryerning Essex
    Joseph S H Willis, son, age 8, born Fryerning Essex
    Samuel Willis, son, age 2, born Fryerning Essex.
  6. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"DB: Genealogist: Census Transcript Household Essex 1911 Heybridge House, Ingatestone, Essex Image Reference RG14 - PN10034 RD194 SD1 ED3 SN105
    Samuel, Willis, 52, 1859, Male, Head, Married, , Stanford Rivers, Essex, Farmer
    Ellen Charlotte, Willis, 56, 1855, Female, Wife, Married, 23, Great Malvern, Worcestershire
    Charlotte, Willis, 21, 1890, Female, Daughter, Single, , Fryerning, Essex
    Joseph Samuel Harry, Willis, 18, 1893, Male, Son, Single, , Fryerning, Essex, Electrical Engineer Apprentice
    Samuel, Willis, 12, 1899, Male, Son, , , Fryerning, Essex, School,."
  7. [S155] Ireland GRO Indexes: "Sarah Smethem: Marriage Jul- Sept Quarter 1920 Naas Ireland Joseph S H Willis married Angela Hayes Vol 2 Page 885 (Source: Family Search).
    "
  8. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: 1930 National Probate Calendar Willis Samuel of Heybridge House Ingatestone Essex died 17 June 1929 Administration London 1 February to Joseph Samuel Harry Willis engineer. Effects £374 19s 11d."
  9. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: Probate 1947 (Ancestry) Willis Joseph Samuel Harry of 17 King-edwards grove Teddington Middlesex died 31 December 1946 at 30 Twickenham-road Isleworth Middlesex. Adminstration London 25 April to Angela Willis widow and Joseph Henry Willis bank official. Effects £5289 17s. 2d."
  10. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Death March Quarter 1947 Joseph S H Willis age 53 Brentford 5e 2 (Source: GRO Index).
Last Edited7 Feb 2017

Julia Jane Willis1

b. 24 Sep 1840, d. 18 Nov 1913
ReferenceMs1028
FatherGeorge Willis b. 1800, d. 8 Jan 1870
MotherBetsy Hockley b. 22 Sep 1797, d. 12 Mar 1886
Pedigree
Birth*24 Sep 1840 Julia Jane Willis , daughter of George Willis and Betsy Hockley, was born on Thursday, 24 Sep 1840 at Broxted, ESS, ENG.2,3 
Christening18 Oct 1840 Julia Jane Willis was christened on 18 Oct 1840 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; Julia Jane, born 24 September 1840, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Thaxted.4 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared as age 8 mo 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 Julia Jane Willis was listed as Julia J Willis, daughter, age 10 in 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 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 Julia Jane Willis appeared as Julia Jane Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 20 in the household of George Willis and Betsy Hockley in the census at Barton Hall, at Great Stambridge; he age 61, farmer of 415 acres employing 10 men and 3 boys.7 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Julia Jane Willis appeared as Julia Jane Willis, visitor, unmarried, age 30, Farmer's daughter in the household of John Tilcock and Elizabeth Ann Willis in this census at High Street, at Biggleswade; John Tilcock, Head, married, age 52, Draper employ 4 men, born Beeston Bedfordshire, There are all 9 children and her sister with them plus staff and servants.8 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 On 3 Apr 1881 the Census showed Julia Jane Willis as Julia Jane Willis, niece, unmarried, age 40, born Broxted Essex Housekeeper 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.9 
(Witness) Probate11 Dec 1884 Julia Jane Willis witnessed the probate of Harriet Willis's estate on 11 Dec 1884 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG; Personal Estate £919 132 11d
The will of Harriett Willis late of Thaxted in the county of Essex Spinster who died 13 October 1884 at the Royal Hospital Waterloo-road in the county of Surrey was proved at the Principal Registry by Julia Jane Willis of Thaxted Spinster the Sister and George Henry Willis of Hutton in the county of Essex Farmer the Brother the Executors.10 
(Witness) Death12 Mar 1886 Julia Jane Willis witnessed the Death of Betsy Hockley on 12 Mar 1886 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.11,12 
MarriageDec 1889  On Dec 1889 aged 49 Julia Jane Willis married John Tredgett, son of Fuller Tredgett and Elizabeth Unknown, in Biggleswade, BDF, ENG.13 
Census 1891*31 Mar 1891 Julia Jane Willis and John Tredgett appeared in the 1891 census at Bardfield Road, Thaxted, ESS, ENG. Julia, 51, is with her husband a farmer age 51 and his children by an earlier marriage.14 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 On 31 Mar 1901 Julia Jane Willis and John Tredgett were listed the census at Claypits Farm, Thaxted, ESS, ENG. John Tredgett, Head, married, age 61, Farmer, employer, working at home, & Julia Jane Tredgett, wife, married, age 60, working at home, with 4 of his children and a servant.15 
(Witness) Probate4 Dec 1905 Julia Jane Willis witnessed the probate of George Henry Willis's estate on 4 Dec 1905; Willis George Henry of Friars-farm Hatfield Broad Oak Essex died 21 October 1905 Administration London 4 December to Julia Jane Tredgett (wife of John Tredgett) Effects £120 13s 8d. Julia Jane is his sister.16 
Census 1911*31 Mar 1911 Julia Jane Willis appeared in the 1911 census at Claypits Farm, Thaxted, ESS, ENG. Julia Jane Tredgett, Head, widow, age 70, has some step children and her sister with her.17 
Death*18 Nov 1913 Julia Jane Willis died at age 73 at 86 Midhurst, Ealing, MDX on 18 Nov 1913 (Julia Jane Tredgett, female, 73 years, widow of John Tredgett, a Farmer. Cause of death - Chronic Emphysema and Bronchitis, Acute Bronchitis, Cardiac Failure. Death registered by M D Freeman Step-daughter, present at death, of 86 Midhurst Road Ealing on Nineteenth November 1913. (M D Freeman is Mildred Dudley Freeman, nee Tredgett)).18 
Probate*2 Jan 1914 Her estate was probated on 2 Jan 1914 Tredgett Julia Jane of Thaxted Essex widow died 18 November 1913 at Midhurst-road West Ealing Middlesex Probate London 2 January to William George Tilcock retired draper and Agnes Willis spinster. Effects £1534 11s 2d. Agnes is her niece. William TILCOCK her stepson.19 

Citations

  1. [S132] Betsyw.ged: Date of Import: 24 Jan 2000.
  2. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Birth 1840 Dunmow Thaxted Essex
    24 September 1840 Broxted Julia Jane, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis, formerly Hockley. Birth registered by George Willis, father, of Broxted on 24 October 1840.
  3. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth December Quarter 1840 Julia Jane Willis Dunmow XII 71 (Source: GRO Index).
  4. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  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. [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.
  8. [S4] 1871 Census :1871 Census: RG10/1550 Folio 123 Page 28 Biggleswade
    Schedule No. 140 High Street Biggleswade
    John Tilcock, Head, married, age 52, Draper employ 4 men, born Beeston Bedfordshire
    Elizabeth Tilcock, wife, married, age 44, born Broxted Essex
    Emma Tilcock, daughter, unmarried, age 23, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Annie Tilcock, daughter, unmarried, age 20, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Clara Eliza Tilcock, daughter, unmarried, age 18, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Sarah Tilcock, daughter, age 17, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Elizabeth Tilcock, daughter, age 11, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    William G Tilcock, son, age 9, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Harriet Tilcock, daughter, age 7, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    John Charles Tilcock, son, age 5, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Henry Alfred Tilcock, son, age 3, born Biggleswade Bedfordshire
    Julia Jane Willis, visitor, unmarried, age 30, Farmer's daughter, born Broxted Essex
    + 2 Servants & 4 Assistant Drapers.
  9. [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.
  10. [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.
    "
  11. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Death 1886 Dunmow, Sub-district Thaxted Essex
    12 March 1886 Thaxted, Betsy Willis, female, age 88 years, widow of George Willis, a Farmer. Cause of death Old Age, Bronchitis. Death registered on 19 March 1886 by J J Willis, daughter of Newbiggin Street Thaxted.
  12. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Death March Quarter 1886 Betsey Willis age 88 Dunmow 4a 397 (Source: FreeBMD).
  13. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Marriage December Quarter 1889 John Tredgett (Julia Jane Willis) Biggleswade 3b 756 (Source: FreeBMD).
  14. [S8] 1891 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/1430 Page 16 Essex Thaxted
    Schedule No. 115 Bardfield Road
    John Tredgett, Head, married, age 51, Farmer, employer, born Castle Camps Cambridgeshire
    Julia Jane Tredgett, wife, married, age 51, born Thaxted Essex
    Gilson Tredgett, son, single, age 19, Son, employed, born Thaxted Essex
    Ethel Tredgett, daughter, single, age 18, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex
    Bertha Tredgett, daughter, single, age 14, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex
    Mildred Tredgett, daughter, single, age 12, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex
    Edgar John Tredgett, son, age 11, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex
    Fuller Tredgett, son, age 9, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex
    Ernest Tredgett, son, age 8, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex
    Ruth Tredgett, daughter, age 6, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex
    Hubert Tredgett, son, age 5, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex
    Edith ?Perry, Boarder, age 15, Servant Domestic, employed, born Broxted Essex.
  15. [S50] 1901 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census: RG13/1732 Page 6 Essex Thaxted
    Schedule No. 42 Claypits Farm
    John Tredgett, Head, married, age 61, Farmer, employer, working at home, born Castle Camps Cambs
    Julia Jane Tredgett, wife, married, age 60, working at home, born Thaxted Essex
    Ethel Tredgett, daughter, single, age 27, worker, working at home, born Thaxted Essex
    Gilston Cornell Tredgett, son, single, age 26, Farmer, worker, born Thaxted Essex
    Fuller Tredgett, son, single, age 19, Carpenter, worker, born Thaxted Essex
    Hubert Hockley Tredgett, son, single, age 14, born Thaxted Essex
    Mary Ann Bush, Servant, single, age 17, Servant Domestic, worker, born Henham Essex.
  16. [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."
  17. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Sarah Smethem : 1911 Census: Thaxted Dunmow Essex
    RG14PN10451 RG78PN556 RD202 SD2 ED1 SN45
    Claypits Farm Thaxted Dunmow
    Julia Jane Tredgett, Head, widow, female, age 70, born Horham Hall Thaxted Essex
    Ethel Tredgett, step-daughter, single, female, age 37, Farmer's daughter - Dairy Work, born Clay Pits Thaxted Essex
    Gilson Cornell Tredgett, step-son, single, male, age 36, Farmer's son - working on farm, born Clay Pits Thaxted Essex
    Fuller Tredgett, step-son, single, male, age 29, Carpenter, born Clay Pits Thaxted Essex
    Mary Ann Hockley, sister, widow, female, age 72, born Horham Hall - Thaxted Essex."
  18. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Death December Quarter 1913 Julia J Tredgett age 73 Brentford 3a 154 (Source: GRO Index)
    Death Certificate Brentford Middlesex 1913
    Eighteenth November 1913 86 Midhurst Road Ealing Julia Jane Tredgett, female, 73 years, widow of John Tredgett, a Farmer. Cause of death - Chronic Emphysema and Bronchitis, Acute Bronchitis, Cardiac Failure. Death registered by M D Freeman Step-daughter, present at death, of 86 Midhurst Road Ealing on Nineteenth November 1913.
  19. [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."
Last Edited1 Feb 2017

Kate Willis1,2

b. 4 Aug 1879
Pedigree
Birth*4 Aug 1879 Kate Willis whose parents are unknown was born on Monday, 4 Aug 1879.1 
Marr Reg*Jun 1907 The marriage of Kate and William George Cossum was registered in at Fulham, LND, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Jun 1907.1,2 

Family

William George Cossum b. 26 Dec 1881

Citations

  1. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register" :Ancestry: Lucy Cossam Widowed Birth Date: 7 Nov 1854 Address: 68 Staines, Middlesex, England Unpaid Domestic Duties
    Schedule Number:     250 Sub Schedule Number: 1 Enumeration District: BRBK Registration district: 126/1.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :FmP: England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription WILLIAM GEORGE COSSUM
    quarte 2 1907 Fulham 1A 451
    MarriageFinder™     WILLIAM GEORGE COSSUM married one of these people Kate Willis, Ella Reine Fisher.
Last Edited9 Jul 2018

Kate Willis1

b. 4 Aug 1879
ReferenceC1012S1
Pedigree
Birth*4 Aug 1879 Kate Willis whose parents are unknown was born on Monday, 4 Aug 1879.1,2 
Marriage*4 Apr 1907  On Thursday, 4 Apr 1907 aged 27 Kate Willis married William George Cossum, son of George Griffin Cossum and Lucy Sims, in All Saints, Fulham, LND, ENG,He is 25 a GPO Sorter of 18 Walsham(?) Ave, son of George Griffin Cossum, licensed victualler. She is 27 of the same address, daughter of James , deceased.1 
Address*29 Sep 1939  As of 29 Sep 1939, Kate Willis and William George Cossum lived at 72 Park Rd, Staines, MDX, ENG; William George b: 26 Decd 1881 is a Superintendant at the GPO and his wife Kate b: 4 aug 1879 ar e living next door to his mother Lucy.2 

Family

William George Cossum b. Mar 1882, d. Jul 1944

Citations

  1. [S68] Ancestry.com :London, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921 Record for William George Cossum Hammersmith and Fulham > Fulham All Saints > 1907 > 5.
  2. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register" :1939 England and Wales Register for William G Cossam Middlesex Staines UD BRBK image seen.
Last Edited20 Aug 2020

Lily Florence Willis

b. 18 Dec 1901, d. 25 Oct 1992
ReferenceMs1008
FatherFrank Willis b. 4 Oct 1866, d. 12 Mar 1934
MotherElizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph b. 25 May 1868, d. 4 Jan 1940
Pedigree
Birth*18 Dec 1901 Lily Florence Willis , daughter of Frank Willis and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph, was born on Wednesday, 18 Dec 1901 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 Lily Florence Willis appeared as daughter age 9 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*8 Jun 1924  On Sunday, 8 Jun 1924 aged 22 Lily Florence Willis married William Robinson, son of William Edward Robinson and Harriet Mary Caroline Drake, in St Mary's, Plaistow, ESS, ENG.3 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  Lily Florence Willis is listed in the 1939 Register at Ambitions, Mulberry Green, Harlow, ESS, ENG, she is described as Lily and daughter Olive are living with Edmund and Ethel BRACE, one closed record, presumably Sheila. Lily is Lily F Robinson 18 Dec 1901 Unpaid Domestic Duties Married. Olive is Olive M Clark (Robinson) 31 May 1937 Under School Age.4 
Death*25 Oct 1992 Lily Florence Willis died at age 90 , Linton, CAM on 25 Oct 1992 (age 90, heart).5 

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Birth March Quarter 1902 Lily Florence Willis W.Ham 4a 68 (Source: FreeBMD).
  2. [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 June Quarter 1924 Lily F Willis (Robinson) W.Ham 4a 284 (Source:GRO Index).
  4. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register" :FmP: Ref: RG101/1573E/013/41 Letter Code: DDIX
    Lily F Robinson 18 Dec 1901 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 151 3
    Edmund Brace 22 Jul 1890 Male Farm Work Glass House Food Production Married 151 1
    Ethel P Brace 12 Sep 1900 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 151 2
    Olive M Clark (Robinson) 31 May 1937 Female Under School Age Single 151 4.
  5. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Death October 1992 Lily Florence Robinson b 18 Dec 1901 age 90 Cambridge 9 891 (Source: GRO Index.
Last Edited10 Apr 2019

Lucy Willis1

b. 19 Jun 1876, d. 23 Jun 1876
ReferenceMs2192
FatherJames Willis1 b. 1836, d. 14 Mar 1906
MotherEmma Hockley1 b. 10 May 1834, d. 7 Feb 1915
Pedigree
Birth*19 Jun 1876 Lucy Willis , daughter of James Willis and Emma Hockley, was born on Monday, 19 Jun 1876 at Terriers Farm, Thaxted, ESS, Essex.2 
Burial*23 Jun 1876 Lucy Willis was buried on 23 Jun 1876 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG.3,1 
Death*23 Jun 1876 Lucy Willis died, Thaxted, ESS on 23 Jun 1876.4 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth June Quarter 1876 Lucy Willis Dunmow 4a 465 (Source: GRO Index)

    Birth Certificate 1876 Dunmow Thaxted Essex 19 June 1876 Terriers Farm Thaxted, Lucy, girl, daughter of James Willis, Farmer and Emma Willis formerly Hockley. Birth registered by James Willis, Farmer of Terriers Farm Thaxted on 24 June 1876.
  3. [S142] Non Conformist Registers.
  4. [S144] Parish Burial Registers: Sarah Smethem: Death June Quarter 1876 Lucy Willis age 0 Dunmow 4a 254 (Source: GRO Index)

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

Mabel Willis

b. c 1900
ReferenceMs1363
MotherEmma Kate Willis b. Jun 1866, d. 11 Apr 1903
Pedigree
Name Variation  Mabel Willis was also known as Mabel Unknown Not clear how this child was named. 
Birth*c 1900 She , daughter of Emma Kate Willis, was born c 1900. 
Last Edited5 Nov 2016

Mabel Louisa Willis1

b. Mar 1906
ReferenceMs2316
FatherGeorge Henry Willis1 b. 11 Oct 1863, d. 5 Sep 1912
MotherEdith Chick1 b. Dec 1866, d. Dec 1907
Pedigree
Birth*Mar 1906 Mabel Louisa Willis , daughter of George Henry Willis and Edith Chick, was born in Mar 1906 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG.1,2 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 Mabel Louisa Willis appeared as Mabel is 5 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 
Marriage*Dec 1926  On Dec 1926 aged 20 Mabel Louisa Willis married Frank Hazell in High Wycombe, BKM, ENG.4 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  Mabel Louisa Willis is listed in the 1939 Register with Frank Hazell at Elsador, Penn Road, Hazlemere, BKM, ENG, she is described as Mabel and Frank have the two DORSET boys with them and 2 closed records.5,6 
(Witness) NoteSep 1940 Mabel Louisa Willis witnessed the Note of Frank Willis and Hilda Alice Williams in Sep 1940; Bombed out of London during the Blitz which destroyed the family home at 45 Webb St Plaistow. They fled to Buckinghamshire on back of lorry borrowed by Will Dorsett. There they stayed with cousin Mabel in Hazlemere for a few days, then at Baptist Church Hall High Wycombe before ending up at Frieth Village Hall, where were fed & clothed by kindness of Frieth villagers and the local WVS. Offered farm cottage by at Parmoor, Greenwood, 2 miles away. Frank continued working in London until December 1940. He became the local 'Pru' agent until his retirement. Hilda lived in Stokenchurch, after Frank's death in 1964, until 1976. She then lived with her daughters, mainly Grace, until 1999 when she moved to Meadowside Residential Home in Marlow, following an accident. 

Family

Frank Hazell b. c 1905

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Birth: MABEL LOUISA Last name WILLIS Birth year 1906 Birth quarter 1 Registration month - Mother's last name - District WEST HAM County Essex Country England Volume 4A Page 72.
  3. [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. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Marriage FmP: MABEL L Last name WILLIS Marriage quarter 4 Marriage year 1926 Registration month -
    MarriageFinder MABEL L WILLIS married
    FRANK HAZELL Spouse's last name HAZELL District WYCOMBE District number - County Buckinghamshire Country England Volume 3A Page 2062.
  5. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Marriage FmP: MABEL L Last name WILLIS Marriage quarter 4 Marriage year 1926 Registration month -
    MarriageFinder MABEL L WILLIS married FRANK HAZELL Spouse's last name HAZELL District WYCOMBE District number - County Buckinghamshire Country England Volume 3A Page 2062.
  6. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register" :Ref: RG101/2127B/013/32 Letter Code: DWAB
    Mabel L Hazell 27 Dec 1906 Female Housewife Married 141 2 Frank Hazell 19 Apr 1904 Male Shaper (Wood Work) Married 141 1 George Dorsett 20 Jun 1928 Male At School Single 141 5 Ronald Dorsett 04 Jun 1932 Male At School Single 141 6.
Last Edited11 Nov 2016

Major James Willis1

b. 1857, d. 20 Jan 1895
ReferenceMs1979
FatherJoseph Samuel Andrews Willis1 b. 1832, d. 23 Nov 1919
MotherEmma Willis1 b. 1829, d. 1 Mar 1911
Pedigree
Birth*1857 Major James Willis , son of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma Willis, was born in 1857 at Stanford Rivers, ESS, ENG.2,1 
Christening1 May 1860 Major James Willis was christened on 1 May 1860 at St Margaret, Stanford Rivers, ESS, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 He appeared as age 3 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 31.3 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Major James Willis appeared as Major I Willis, son, age 13, born Stanford Rivers Essex 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.4 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 On 3 Apr 1881 the Census showed Major James Willis as Major I Willis, son, unmarried, age 23, Farmer's son in the household of Joseph Samuel Andrews Willis and Emma Willis at Fryerning Hall, at Fryerning; Joseph S A Wilis, Head, married, age 48, Farmer of 400 Acres employing 20 men 7 boys 6 women and Emma Willis, wife, age 52. 2 sons and other relatives in the house.5 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Major James Willis appeared in the 1891 census at The Cottage, Mill Green, Fryerning, ESS, ENG. Carpenter And Wheelwright age 33. Register says married but only a 17 year old servant in the house.6 
Death*20 Jan 1895 Major James Willis died at Mill Green, Ingatestone, ESS on 20 Jan 1895 (Willis - On January 20th 1895 at Mill-green, Ingatestone, Major James Willis, eldest son of Joseph S.A and Emma Willis, late of Fryerning Hall, in his 38th year.
Essex Newsman Saturday 26 January 1895 Ingatestone Death of Mr M J Willis
The death took place at his residence, Mill-green, on Sunday of Mr M J Willis, eldest son of Mr J S A Willis, late of Fryerning Hall. The deceased who was 38 years of age, had had a long and painful illness. He was much respected. The funeral will take place at Fryerning churchyard tomorrow.)7,8 
Burial*25 Jan 1895 He was buried on 25 Jan 1895 at St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning, ESS, ENG; The funeral of the late Mr M J Willis, whose death we reported last week, took place at Fryerning churchyard on Saturday afternoon. The mourners were Mr J S A Willis, father, Mr Samuel Willis, brother, Mr Robert Lambert, brother-in-law, and Mr Lamb. There were also present Mrs Samuel Willis, Mrs S W Blyth, Messers G P Smith, H J Gardner, H Raven , J J Smith and H Such. The funeral service was conducted by the priest in charge, the Revd Sackville West. Messrs Bentley and Francis were the undertakers.9,10 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry.
  3. [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.
  4. [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.
  5. [S44] 1881 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/1761 Folio 60 Page 1 Fryerning Essex Fryerning Hall
    Joseph S A Wilis, Head, married, male, age 48, born Fryerning Essex, Farmer 1400 Acres employing 20 men 7 boys 6 women
    Emma Willis, wife, married, female, age 52, born Tilty Essex
    Major I Willis, son, unmarried, male, age 23, Farmer's son, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Samuel Willis, son, unmarried, male, age 22, Farmer's son, born Stanford Rivers Essex
    Edmund Allen, Relative, unmarried, male, age 63, born Saffron Walden Essex, Farmer's son
    Rebecca Saward, Relative, unmarried, female, age 29, born Ashdon Essex
    Ann Ellis, Serv, unmarried, female, age 27, born Good Easter Essex, Domestic Serv
    Elizabeth Jennings, Serv, female, age 16, born Steeple Essex, Domestic Serv.
  6. [S8] 1891 Census :DB: FmP: RG12 1384 122 6 image seen
    Major J     Willis     Head     Married     Male     33     1858     Carpenter And Wheelwright     Stanford Rivers, Essex, England
    Emily     Lilly     Servant     Single     Female     17     1874     General Servant Domestic     Stock, Essex, England.
  7. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem : Death March Quarter 1895 Major James Willis age 37 Chelmsford 4a 315 (Source: GRO Index).
  8. [S150] Newspaper Archives: "Essex Newsman Saturday 26 January 1895 Death
    Willis - On January 20th 1895 at Mill-green, Ingatestone, Major James Willis, eldest son of Joseph S.A and Emma Willis, late of Fryerning Hall, in his 38th year
    Essex Newsman Saturday 26 January 1895 Ingatestone
    Death of Mr M J Willis
    The death took place at his residence, Mill-green, on Sunday of Mr M J Willis, eldest son of Mr J S A Willis, late of Fryerning Hall. The deceased who was 38 years of age, had had a long and painful illness. He was much respected. The funeral will take place at Fryerning churchyard tomorrow."
  9. [S144] Parish Burial Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Burial St Mary the Virgin Fryerning 25 January 1895 Major James Willis of Ingatestone age 37.
  10. [S150] Newspaper Archives: "Sarah Smethem: Essex Newsman Saturday 02 February 1895 Funeral of Mr M J Willis
    The funeral of the late Mr M J Willis, whose death we reported last week, took place at Fryerning churchyard on Saturday afternoon. The mourners were Mr J S A Willis, father, Mr Samuel Willis, brother, Mr Robert Lambert, brother-in-law, and Mr Lamb. There were also present Mrs Samuel Willis, Mrs S W Blyth, Messers G P Smith, H J Gardner, H Raven , J J Smith and H Such. The funeral service was conducted by the priest in charge, the Revd Sackville West. Messrs Bentley and Francis were the undertakers."
Last Edited5 Feb 2017

Maria Willis

b. Jun 1830, d. Mar 1914
ReferenceMs1024
FatherGeorge Willis b. 1800, d. 8 Jan 1870
MotherBetsy Hockley b. 22 Sep 1797, d. 12 Mar 1886
Pedigree
Birth*Jun 1830 Maria Willis , daughter of George Willis and Betsy Hockley, was born in Jun 1830 at Horham Hall, Thaxted, ESS, ENG.1,2 
Christening13 Jun 1830 Maria Willis was christened on 13 Jun 1830 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; Maria, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Horham Hall.2 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared as age 10, 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) Census 185130 Mar 1851 Maria 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.4 
Marriage*7 Jun 1855  On Thursday, 7 Jun 1855 Maria Willis married John Hockley, son of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass, in St Mary & All Saints, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG,John Hockley, age 25, bachelor, Farmer of Great Sampford, son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Maria Willis, age 25, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Willis, Lydia Hockley, George Henry Willis, James Willis, Harriet Willis, Elizabeth Ann Willis. This is a marriage of First Cousins..5,6 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 Maria Willis and John Hockley appeared in the 1861 census at Park Pale Farm, Great Sampford, ESS, ENG. John Hockley, Head, married, age 31, Farmer & Miller of 125 acres employing 5 men & 1 boy and Maria Hockley, wife, age 30. with 3 children and 2 servants one of whom is Lydia A Hockley.7 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 The Census of 2 Apr 1871 lists Maria Willis and John Hockley at at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG. John Hockley, married, age 41, Farmer 225 acres emp 6 men & 1 boy, & Maria Hockley, wife, age 40, Wife with 8 children and 1 servant.8 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 In the census of 1881 Maria Willis and John Hockley appeared at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG. John Hockley, married, age 51, Farmer of 225 acres employing 5 men & 1 boy and Maria Hockley, wife, 50. 7 children in the house.9 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Maria Willis and John Hockley appeared in the 1891 census at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG. John Hockley, married, age 61, Farmer & Maria Hockley, wife, age 60 with 4 of their children.10 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 On 31 Mar 1901 Maria Willis and John Hockley were listed the census at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG. John Hockley, Head, married, age 71, Farmer and Maria Hockley, wife, age 70 have 4 of their children and her widowed brother with them.11 
(Witness) Death11 Sep 1909 Maria Willis witnessed the Death of John Hockley on 11 Sep 1909 at Friars Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG.12 
Census 1911*31 Mar 1911 Maria Willis appeared in the 1911 census at Friar's Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, ESS, ENG. Maria Hockley, Head, Widow, age 80, Farmer. She has 3 of the children and a nephew with he.13 
Death*Mar 1914 Maria Willis died at age 83 , Dunmow, ESS in Mar 1914 (age 83).14,15 

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S3] 1851 Census.
  2. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Parish Register Baptisms St John the Baptist Thaxted
    13 June 1830 Maria, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Horham Hall.
  3. [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. [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.
  5. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry.
  6. [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.
  7. [S2] 1861 Census :1861 Census: RG9/1123 Folio 102 Great Sampford
    Schedule No. 24 Park Pale Farm
    John Hockley, Head, married, age 31, Farmer & Miller of 125 acres employing 5 men & 1 boy, born Little Sampford Essex
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, age 30, born Thaxted Essex
    Annie Hockley, daughter, age 3, born Great Sampford Essex
    William A Hockley, son, age 1, born Great Sampford Essex
    Emily M Hockley, daughter, age 7 months, born Great Sampford Essex
    Susan Turner, Servant, unmarried, age 18, General Servant, born Thaxted Essex
    Lydia A Hockley, Servant, unmarried,age 13, Nurse Girl, born Thaxted Essex.
  8. [S4] 1871 Census :1871 Census: RG10/1705 Folio 17 Pages 3&4 Dunmow/Hatfield
    Parish of Hatfield Broad Oak Ecclesiastical Parish Holy Trinity
    Schedule No. 15 Friar's Farm
    John Hockley, Head of family, married, age 41, Farmer 225 acres emp 6 men & 1 boy, born Little Sampford Essex
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, age 40, Wife, born Thaxted Essex
    William Alfred Hockley, son, unmarrried, age 11, Scholar, born Great Samford Essex
    Emily Major Hockley, daughter, age 10, Scholar, born Great Samford Essex
    Elizabeth Julia Hockley, daughter, age 9, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    John George Hockley, son, age 8, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Daniel Herbert Hockley, son, age 6, Scholar, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Harriet Ann Hockley, daughter, age 4, Scholar, born Hatfield Borad Oak Essex
    Henry Hockley, son, age 2, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Albert Edward Joseph Hockley, age 1, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Caroline Philper, Servant, unmarried, age 18, Domestic Servant, born Great Canfield Essex.
  9. [S44] 1881 Census :1881 Census: RG11/1814 Folio 26 Page 24 Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Friars Farm
    John Hockley, Head, married, male, age 51, born Sampford Essex, Farmer of 225 acres employing 5 men & 1 boy
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, female, age 50, born Thaxted Essex
    Annie Hockley, daughter,unmarried, female, age 23, born Sampford Essex
    William A Hockley, son, unmarried, male, age 21, born Sampford Essex, Farmer's Son
    Emily M Hockley, daughter, unmarried, female, age 20, born Sampford Essex
    Harriet A Hockley, daughter, female, age 14, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Henry Hockley, son, male, age 12, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Scholar
    Albert E J S Hockley, son ,male, age 11, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Scholar
    Alice M Hockley, daughter, female, age 8, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex, Scholar.
  10. [S8] 1891 Census :1891 Census: RG12/1429 Folio 22 page 20 Dunmow/Hatfield
    Parish: Hatfield Broad Oak, Ecclesiastical Parish: Holy Trinity
    Schedule No. 131 Friars Farm
    John Hockley, Head, married, age 61, Farmer, employer, born Sampford Essex
    Maria Hockley, wife, married, age 60, born Thaxted Essex
    Annie Hockley, daughter, single, age 33, Farmer's daughter, born Great Sampford Essex
    Emily M Hockley, daughter, single, age 30, Farmer's daughter, born Great Sampford Essex
    Harriet A Hockley, daughter, single, age 24, Farmer's daughter, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
    Albert E J S Hockley, son, single, age 21, Farmer's son, employed, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex.
  11. [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.
  12. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem: National Probate Calendar 1909 (Ancestry)
    Hockley John of Friars Farm Hatfield Broad Oak Essex died 11 September 1909 Probate London 16 October to Albert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley farmer and Ernest Henry Hockley builder. Effects £3045 4s. 5d."
  13. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"1911 Census: Dunmow Essex Parish Hatfield Broad Oak
    RG14PN10441 RG78PN555 RD202 SD1 ED12 SN139
    Friars Farm Hatfield Heath Essex
    Maria Hockley, Head, Widow, female, age 80, Farmer, born Thaxted Essex
    Annie Hockley, daughter, single, female, age 53, born Sampford Essex
    Emily Major Hockley, daughter, single, female, age 50, born Sampford Essex
    Julia Elizabeth Hockley, single, female, age 49, born Hatfield Heath Essex
    Albert Edward Joseph Samuel Hockley, son, single, male, age 41, Managing Farm, born Hatfield Heath Essex
    Edwin Willis, nephew, single, male, age 39, working on Farm, born Baddow Essex."
  14. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Death March Quarter 1914 Maria Hockley age 83 Dunmow 4a 961 (Source: GRO Index).
  15. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited6 Nov 2018

Mary Willis1

b. 1831
FatherBenjamin Willis1 b. 1801
MotherHannah Unknown1 b. 1801
Pedigree
Birth*1831 Mary Willis , daughter of Benjamin Willis and Hannah Unknown, was born in 1831 at NTH, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 Mary 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

Mary Ann Willis1

b. 7 Nov 1838, d. 17 Dec 1916
ReferenceMs1027
FatherGeorge Willis b. 1800, d. 8 Jan 1870
MotherBetsy Hockley b. 22 Sep 1797, d. 12 Mar 1886
Pedigree
Birth*7 Nov 1838 Mary Ann Willis , daughter of George Willis and Betsy Hockley, was born on Wednesday, 7 Nov 1838 at Horham Hall, Thaxted, ESS, ENG.2,3 
Christening16 Oct 1839 Mary Ann Willis was christened on 16 Oct 1839 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; Mary Ann, born 07 November 1838, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Horham Hall.4 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 She appeared as age 2 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 Mary Ann 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 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 Mary Ann Willis appeared as Mary Ann Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 22 in the household of George Willis and Betsy Hockley in the census at Barton Hall, at Great Stambridge; he age 61, farmer of 415 acres employing 10 men and 3 boys.7 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Mary Ann Willis appeared as Mary A Willis, daughter, unmarried, age 33 in the household of Betsy Hockley in this census at Barton Hall, at Great Stambridge; she a widow age 73, farmer of 17 acres employing 10 men & 3 boys with 1 servant in the house.8 
Marriage25 Sep 1878  On Wednesday, 25 Sep 1878 aged 39 Mary Ann Willis married Alfred Joseph Hockley, son of Daniel Hockley and Ann Bass, in St Mary & All Saints, Great Stambridge, ESS, ENG,This is a marriage between first cousins. The third Hockley/Willis cousins marriage in this family: Alfred Hockley,age 37, bachelor, Farmer of Debden son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Mary Ann Willis, full age, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Henry Willis, Julia Jane Willis, Harriett Willis, John Hockley, James Willis.9,10 
Note*28 Sep 1878  The Ipswich Journal Saturday 28th September 1878 Marriages
Hockley - Willis 25th inst., Mr Alfred Hockley of Love Cot Debden to Mary Ann, fourth daughter of the late Mr George Willis of Barton Hall, Essex on 28 Sep 1878.11 
Note*28 Sep 1878  The Ipswich Journal Saturday 28th September 1878 Marriages
Hockley - Willis 25th inst., Mr Alfred Hockley of Love Cot Debden to Mary Ann, fourth daughter of the late Mr George Willis of Barton Hall, Essex on 28 Sep 1878.12 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 In the census of 1881 Mary Ann Willis and Alfred Joseph Hockley appeared at Love Cote Farm, Debden, ESS, ENG. Alfred Hockley, Head, married, 40, Farmer of 113 acres employing 5 men 1 boy &
Mary A Hockley, wife, age 42, with their son Percy and 1 servant.13 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Mary Ann Willis and Alfred Joseph Hockley appeared in the 1891 census at Love Cote Farm, Debden, ESS, ENG. Afred, 50 and Mary Ann, 52, have one servant with them.14 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 On 31 Mar 1901 Mary Ann Willis and Alfred Joseph Hockley were listed the census at Love Coots Farm, Debden, ESS, ENG. Alfred Hockley, Head, age 60, Farmer and Mary A Hockley, wife, age 62 with son Percy.15 
(Executor) Probate15 Jul 1904 Mary Ann Willis was the executor of Alfred Joseph Hockley's estate (her late husband) on 15 Jul 1904; Hockley Alfred of Love-cot Farm Debden Essex died 16 May 1904 at Saffron Walden Essex Probate to Mary Anne Hockley widow Effects £424 13s. 9d. 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 Mary Ann Willis appeared as Mary Ann Hockley, sister, widow, age 72, in the household of Julia Jane Willis in the 1911 census at Claypits Farm, at Thaxted; Julia Jane Tredgett, Head, widow, age 70, has some step children and her sister with her.16 
Death*17 Dec 1916 Mary Ann Willis died at age 78 , Thaxted, ESS on 17 Dec 1916.17,3 
Burial*21 Dec 1916 She was buried on 21 Dec 1916 at United Reform Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; 'Also Mary Anne wife of the above who died December 17th 1916 aged 78 years'
Buried with husband Alfred Hockley who died 1904.18,3 

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S3] 1851 Census :HO107/1774 folio 5 page 2 house 6.
  2. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers.
  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 Baptisms St John the Baptist Thaxted
    16 October 1839 Mary Ann, born 07 November 1838, daughter of George Willis, Farmer, and Betsey Willis of Horham Hall.
  5. [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. [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.
  8. [S4] 1871 Census :RG10/1669 Registration district: Rochford Sub-registration district: Rochford ED, institution, or vessel: 5 Folio: 65 Page: 2 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 7.
  9. [S153] Parish Marriage Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Marriage 25 September 1878 St Mary & All Saints Great Stambridge Alfred Hockley,age 37, bachelor, Farmer of Debden son of Daniel Hockley, Farmer, married Mary Ann Willis, full age, spinster of Great Stambridge, daughter of George Willis, Farmer. Witnesses George Henry Willis, Julia Jane Willis, Harriett Willis, John Hockley, James Willis.
  10. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Marriage September Quarter 1878 Alfred Hockley (Mary Ann Willis) Rochford 4a 331 (Source: GRO Index).
  11. [S150] Newspaper Archives: "The Ipswich Journal Saturday 28th September 1878 Marriages
    Hockley - Willis 25th inst., Mr Alfred Hockley of Love Cot Debden to Mary Ann, fourth daughter of the late Mr George Willis of Barton Hall, Essex."
  12. [S150] Newspaper Archives: "Sarah Smethem: The Ipswich Journal Saturday 28th September 1878 Marriages
    Hockley - Willis 25th inst., Mr Alfred Hockley of Love Cot Debden to Mary Ann, fourth daughter of the late Mr George Willis of Barton Hall, Essex."
  13. [S44] 1881 Census :Sarah: 1881 Census: RG11/1816 Folio 66 page 11 Debden Essex
    Love Cote Farm
    Alfred Hockley, Head, married, male, age 40, born Sampford Essex, Farmer of 113 acres employing 5 men 1 boy
    Mary A Hockley, wife, wife, married, female, age 42, born Thaxted Essex, Farmer's Wife
    Percy M Hockley, son, age 7 months, born Debden Essex
    Sarah A Camp, Serv, unmarried, female, age 15, born Debden Essex, General Servt Domestic.
  14. [S8] 1891 Census :Sarah: 1891 Census: RG12/1431 Folio 52 page 3 Saffron Walden/Newport
    Parish: Debden
    Schedule No. 13 Love Cots
    Alfred Hockley, Head, married, age 50, Farmer, born Sampford Essex
    Mary Ann Hockley, wife, married, age 52, born Thaxted Essex
    Alice Camp, Serv, single, age 15, General Servant, born Debden Essex.
  15. [S50] 1901 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census: RG13/1733 Folio 48 page 3 Saffron Walden/Newport Parish: Debden Ecclesiastical Parish: Debden St Mary Schedule No. 14 Love Coots Farm
    Alfred Hockley, Head, married age 60, Farmer, employer, born New Sampford Essex
    Mary A Hockley, wife, married, age 62, born Broxted Essex
    Percy M Hockley, son, single, age 20, Farmer's son, worker, born Debden Essex.
  16. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Sarah Smethem : 1911 Census: Thaxted Dunmow Essex
    RG14PN10451 RG78PN556 RD202 SD2 ED1 SN45
    Claypits Farm Thaxted Dunmow
    Julia Jane Tredgett, Head, widow, female, age 70, born Horham Hall Thaxted Essex
    Ethel Tredgett, step-daughter, single, female, age 37, Farmer's daughter - Dairy Work, born Clay Pits Thaxted Essex
    Gilson Cornell Tredgett, step-son, single, male, age 36, Farmer's son - working on farm, born Clay Pits Thaxted Essex
    Fuller Tredgett, step-son, single, male, age 29, Carpenter, born Clay Pits Thaxted Essex
    Mary Ann Hockley, sister, widow, female, age 72, born Horham Hall - Thaxted Essex."
  17. [S144] Parish Burial Registers.
  18. [S142] Non Conformist Registers: "Burial 21 December 1916 Mary Ann Hockley, widow of Farmer. Died 17 December 1916 (Source: Non Conformist Registers - Thaxted Congregational Church Essex Record Office)."
Last Edited2 Jan 2017

Mary Ann Willis1

b. 1803, d. 29 Apr 1884
ReferenceMs1518
FatherSamuel Willis b. 24 Mar 1771, d. 24 Jul 1838
MotherElizabeth Count1 b. Feb 1774, d. 1827
Pedigree
Birth*1803 Mary Ann Willis , daughter of Samuel Willis and Elizabeth Count, was born in 1803 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.2 
Christening9 Oct 1803 Mary Ann Willis was christened on 9 Oct 1803 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; Mary Ann daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Willis.2 
(Heir) Will1823 She was mentioned in will of George Count in 1823 "received a bequest of bedstead and furniture"; Will of George Count, Yeoman of Thaxted. Refers to daughter Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Willis. Samuel Willis, Executor of will. Grand-daughter Mary Ann Willis received a bequest of bedstead and furniture.3 
(Witness) Death24 Jul 1838 Mary Ann Willis witnessed the Death of Samuel Willis on 24 Jul 1838 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex; Samuel Willis, man, 68 years, Farmer. Cause of death Mortification. Death registered by Mary Ann Willis of Thaxted, spinster, present at death, on 4 August 1838.4,1,5 
Census 1841*6 Jun 1841 Mary Ann Willis was and Elizabeth Willis were living in Watling Street Thaxted ESS in the first national census in 1841, Mary Ann and Elizabeth living together "independant" Mary says she is 30? Elizabeth 36. Probably reversed.6 
Marriage12 Jun 1845  On Thursday, 12 Jun 1845 Mary Ann Willis married Mark Edwards Major, son of Mark Major and Catherine Edwards, in Parish Church, Thaxted, ESS, ENG,Mark Edwards Major, 34 years, bachelor, Farmer of Hempstead Hall, son of Mark Major, Farmer, married Mary Ann Willis, 40 years, spinster of Thaxted, daughter of Samuel Willis, Farmer.7 
Note*20 Jun 1845  Chelmsford Chronicle
12th inst. at Thaxted by the Rev. Thomas Lee, Mr Major of Hempstead Hall to Miss Willis, eldest daughter of the late Mr Samuel Willis of Thaxted Farm on 20 Jun 1845.8 
Census 1851*30 Mar 1851 In the 1851 census Mary Ann Willis and Mark Edwards Major appeared: at Hall Farm, Newport, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG. Mark E Major, age 30, Farmer 300 Acres 12 Labs, born Barton Suffolk and Mary Ann Major, wife, age 43. Sister in law Elizabeth Willis, 40, is visiting.9 
(Executor) Probate18 Dec 1858 Mary Ann Willis was the executor of Mark Edwards Major's estate (her husband) on 18 Dec 1858; Effects under £7 000. The will with a codicil of Mark Edwards Major late of Hempstead Hall who died 2 Sep 1858 at Hempstead Hall was proved by the oaths of Mary Ann Major of Hempstead Hall aforesaid widow, the relict James Willis of Abington Park in the county of Cambridge , Cornelius Major of Shalford in the county of Essex farmer and Samuel William Baker of hempstead in the county of Hertford farmer, the executors.10 
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 Mary Ann Willis appeared in the 1861 census at Hempstead Hall Farm, Hempstead, ESS, ENG. She a widow age 56 farmer of 250 acres employing 7 men & 3 boys, with a servant in the house, her sister and a nephew living with her at the time.11 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 The Census of 2 Apr 1871 lists Mary Ann Willis and Elizabeth Willis at at Market Place, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG. Mary Ann, widow 64 and Sister Elizabeth 60, are both annuitants lving together again. They have a boarder and a servant.12 
(Witness) Death25 Jan 1872 Mary Ann Willis witnessed the Death of Elizabeth Willis on 25 Jan 1872 at Market Place, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG; Elizabeth Willis, female, 64 years, daughter of Samuel Willis, Farmer. Cause of death: Bronchitis certified.1 
(Executor) Probate29 Feb 1872 Mary Ann Willis was the executor of Elizabeth Willis's estate (her sister) on 29 Feb 1872; The will of Elizabeth Willis was proved by Mary Ann Major of Saffron Walden Widow the Sister and Joseph Samuel Andrew Willis of Fryerning Farmer the Nephew the Executors. Effects under £2,000.13 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 In the census of 1881 Mary Ann Willis appeared at High Street, Saffron Walden, ESS, ENG. Mary, annuitant widow 76, is now living alone with a servant.14 
Death*29 Apr 1884 Mary Ann Willis died, Saffron Walden, ESS on 29 Apr 1884.15,16 
Probate*14 Jun 1884 Her estate was probated 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.15 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem : Parish Register Baptisms Thaxted 09 October 1803 Mary Ann daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Willis.
  3. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1823 Will of George Count, Yeoman of Thaxted (Essex Record Office).
  4. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Death Certificate 1838 Sub-district Thaxted Registration District Dunmow Essex
    24 July 1838 Thaxted Samuel Willis, man, 68 years, Farmer. Cause of death Mortification. Death registered by Mary Ann Willis of Thaxted, spinster, present at death, on 4 August 1838.
  5. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :1838 Q3 Dunmow 12 60C.
  6. [S13] 1841 Census :DB: Genealogist: HO107/0328/F? Image seen
    Mary Ann     Willis     30     1811          Yes     Independent     
    Elizabeth     Willis     36     1805          Yes.
  7. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Sarah Smethem : Marriage 1845 By licence at Thaxted Church Thaxted Essex
    June 12 1845 Mark Edwards Major, 34 years, bachelor, Farmer of Hempstead Hall, son of Mark Major, Farmer, married Mary Ann Willis, 40 years, spinster of Thaxted, daughter of Samuel Willis, Farmer. Witnesses James Willis and Caroline Louisa Major.
  8. [S150] Newspaper Archives: "Sarah Smethem : Chelmsford Chronicle Friday 20 June 1845
    12th inst. at Thacted by the Rev. Thomas Lee, Mr Major of Hempstead Hall to Miss Willis, eldest daughter of the late Mr Samuel Willis of Thaxted Farm."
  9. [S3] 1851 Census :Sarah Smethem : HO 107/1786 Saffron Walden Newport Page 1 Hempstead Schedule No 2 Hall Farm
    Mark E Major, Head, married, age 30, Farmer 300 Acres 12 Labs, born Barton Suffolk
    Mary Ann Major, wife, married, age 43, Farmer's Wife, born Thaxtead Essex
    Harriett Willis, unmarried, age 27, General Servant, born Great Sampford Essex
    Elizabeth Willis, visitor, unmarried, age 40, born Thaxtead Essex
    Stephen Belsham or Belshaw, unmarried, age 17, Groome Ag Labr, born Hempstead Essex.
  10. [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."
  11. [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.
  12. [S4] 1871 Census :Sarah Smethem : 1871 Census: RG10/1709 Saffron Walden Schedule No 78 Market Place
    Mary Ann Major, Head, widow, age 64, Annuitant, born Essex Thaxted
    Elizabeth Willis, sister, unmarried, age 60, Annuitant, born Essex Thaxted
    George McCullum, Boarder, unmarried, age 30, Bank Clerk, born Scotland
    Lydia ?Risby, Servant, age 18, General Servant, born Essex Debden.
  13. [S140] National Probate Calendar: "Sarah Smethem : 1872 National Probate Calendar Elizabeth Willis Effects under £2,000
    29 February The will of Elizabeth Willis late of Saffron Walden in the county of Essex Spinster who died 25 January 1872 at Saffron Walden was proved at Ipswich by Mary Ann Major of Saffron Walden Widow the Sister and Joseph Samuel Andrew Willis of Fryerning in the said county Farmer the Nephew the Executors."
  14. [S44] 1881 Census :Sarah Smethem : 1881 Census: RG11/1818 Folio 31 Page 6 Saffron Walden Essex High Street
    Mary A Major, Head, widow, female, age 76, born Thaxted Essex, Annuitant
    Alice Belchamp, Servant, unmarried, female, age 15, born Hempstead Essex, Domestic Servant.
  15. [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."
  16. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem : Death June Quarter 1884 Mary Ann Major age 80 Saffron W 4a 295 (Source: GRO Index)
    Died 29 April 1884 (Source: Angela Potts).
Last Edited4 Feb 2017

Maybel J Willis1

b. 30 Jul 1904
Pedigree
Birth*30 Jul 1904 Maybel J Willis whose parents are unknown was born on Saturday, 30 Jul 1904.2 
Marr Reg*Mar 1930 The marriage of Maybel J and James Alfred Nelson was registered in at West Ham, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Mar 1930.1 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  Maybel J Willis is listed in the 1939 Register with James Alfred Nelson at 141 Clements Road, East Ham, Essex, England, she is described as James A     Nelson 14 Nov 1902 Bunkering HM Ships Coal Porter (Foreman Stevedor) Married     
Maybel J     Nelson     30 Jul 1904 Unpaid Domestic Duties Married. D|aughter Marie is in Weston-Super-Mare.2      

Family

James Alfred Nelson b. 14 Nov 1902

Citations

  1. [S180] Marriage Record "Marriage: FmP: Record Transcription: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 MABEL WILLIS
    Marriage quarter 1 1930 West Ham Volume 4A Page 297 MABEL WILLIS married James A Nelson Spouse's last name Nelson."
  2. [S172] Online index to the 1939 register (image seen) "Ref: RG101/1014F/011/6 Letter Code: CAQH
    James A     Nelson     14 Nov 1902     Male     Banke?Ing Hm Ships Coal Porter (Foreman Stevedor D     Married     159     1
    Maybel J     Nelson     30 Jul 1904     Female     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Married     159     2."
Last Edited17 Apr 2020

Nellie Elizabeth Willis1

b. 1904
ReferenceMs2315
FatherGeorge Henry Willis1 b. 11 Oct 1863, d. 5 Sep 1912
MotherEdith Chick1 b. Dec 1866, d. Dec 1907
Pedigree
Birth*1904 Nellie Elizabeth Willis , daughter of George Henry Willis and Edith Chick, was born in 1904 at West Ham, ESS, ENG.1,2 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 Nellie Elizabeth Willis appeared as Nellie is 7 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.2 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [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 Edited11 Nov 2016

Paul L Willis1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [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

Peter Ernest Willis

b. 14 Nov 1928, d. 22 Apr 2020
ReferenceMs1055
FatherFrank Willis b. 27 May 1900, d. 8 May 1964
MotherHilda Alice Williams b. 14 Jan 1902, d. 16 Mar 2003
Pedigree
Birth*14 Nov 1928 Peter Ernest Willis , son of Frank Willis and Hilda Alice Williams, was born on Wednesday, 14 Nov 1928 at Plaistow, ESS, ENG; Pip and Peter were twins born prematurely. They were both so small that they had to be fed with an eyedropper.1 
Illness*2002  On 2002 he was ill "Medical: CLL diagnosed 2002." 
Death*22 Apr 2020 Peter Ernest Willis died at age 91 on 22 Apr 2020 (peacefully at his home with his beloved wife after a difficult year or two.)2 

Citations

  1. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth December Quarter 1928 Peter E Willis (Williams) W.Ham 4a 202 (Source: GRO Index).
  2. [S160] Researcher Derek Bandy.
Last Edited30 Apr 2020

Philip Albert Willis

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

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 1928 Philip A Willis (Williams) W.Ham 4a 203 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register" :Sarah Smethem: 1939 Register (Find My Past) 50 Edwin Avenue Woodbridge Suffolk
    Albert E King born 07 March 1900 Male Postman Driver married
    Marjorie King born 31 July 1901 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties married
    Philip A Willis born 14 November 1928 Male At School single
    + 4 x closed records.
  4. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: National Probate Calendar 1964 Willis Frank of 11 Hampden Cottages Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire died 8 May 1964 at Radcliffe Infirmary Oxford Administration Oxford 11 June to Philip Albert Willis Precision Grinder £1225.
  5. [S160] Researcher Derek Bandy.
  6. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Death registered February 1999 Philip Albert Willis (born 14 Nov 1928) Chiltern Buckinghamshire Register No L1B Entry No 210.
Last Edited13 Apr 2025