William Willis
M, b. circa 1822, d. circa November 1912
| Last Edited | 24 Jul 2018 |
William Willis was born circa 1822 at Newton-on-Ouse, York, Yorkshire, England.1 He married Catherine Smith, daughter of John Smith and Mary Kitchen, circa August 1853 at Yorkshire, England.2 William Willis died circa November 1912 at York, Yorkshire, England.3
He appeared on the census of 1861 at Walmgate, York, Yorkshire, England; William Willis, 36, Catherine, 39, John, 6 and Edward, 7 mos, as well as John Smith, bro-in-law, and William Dodsworth, 40, a lodger.4 He appeared on the census of 1881 at 83 Hope Street, York, Yorkshire, England; William Willis, 59, wife Catherine, 59, and son John Willis, 26.1 He appeared on the census of 1911 at York, Yorkshire, England; Apparently, William was in a hospital or asylum in York. He was listed as aged 85, a widower, and blind. The birthplace listed matched so this in undoubtedly hum.3
He appeared on the census of 1861 at Walmgate, York, Yorkshire, England; William Willis, 36, Catherine, 39, John, 6 and Edward, 7 mos, as well as John Smith, bro-in-law, and William Dodsworth, 40, a lodger.4 He appeared on the census of 1881 at 83 Hope Street, York, Yorkshire, England; William Willis, 59, wife Catherine, 59, and son John Willis, 26.1 He appeared on the census of 1911 at York, Yorkshire, England; Apparently, William was in a hospital or asylum in York. He was listed as aged 85, a widower, and blind. The birthplace listed matched so this in undoubtedly hum.3
Family | Catherine Smith b. 10 Oct 1819, d. c Nov 1881 |
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Citations
- [S189] 1881 British Census Index (CD Index), England, Yorkshire, York, Walmgate Parish of St George. Class: RG11; Piece: 4724; Folio: 95; GSU Roll: 1342142/ Household of William Willis.
- [S1300] FindMyPast.com: FindMyPast - England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 , William Willis and Catherine Smith.
- [S1003] Ancestry 1911 Census, England, online, Yorkshire, York, York East. Registration District Number: 517 Sub-registration district: York East ED, institution, or vessel: 41-49. William Willis.
- [S683] Ancestry 1861 British Census Images, online, MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005, England, Yorkshire, York, Walmgate Parish of St Helen on Walls. Class: RG9; Piece: 3551; Folio: 61; GSU Roll: 543150. Household of William Willis.