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William John Bernasconi

Male 1909 - 1978  (69 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William John Bernasconi was born in 1909 in Islington, Middlesex, England (son of Joseph Charles Bernasconi and Mary Ann Sophia "Polly" Willis); died in 1978 in Enfield, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 5, Barnsbury Road, Islington, Middlesex, England

    William married Alice L. McMahon in 1940 in Islington, Middlesex, England. Alice and died. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph Charles Bernasconi was born in 1877 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1931 in Islington, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Greengrocer
    • Occupation: 1911; Carman
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 5, Barnsbury Road, Islington, Middlesex, England

    Notes:

    Occupation:
    A Carman was a driver of a horse-drawn vehicle for transporting goods.

    Joseph married Mary Ann Sophia "Polly" Willis on 31 May 1903 in All Saints Church, Battle Bridge, Kings Cross, St Pancras, Middlesex, England. Mary (daughter of William Charles Willes and Leonora Parrin) was born in 1880 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1936 in Islington, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Ann Sophia "Polly" Willis was born in 1880 in Islington, Middlesex, England (daughter of William Charles Willes and Leonora Parrin); died in 1936 in Islington, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Polly
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 5, Barnsbury Road, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1916, 52, Albert Street, Islington, Middlesex, England

    Children:
    1. Mary Ann Caroline Bernasconi was born on 30 Aug 1903 in Islington, Middlesex, England; and died.
    2. Joseph Charles Bernasconi was born in 1905 in Islington, Middlesex, England; and died.
    3. Annie Eleanor Bernasconi was born on 24 Mar 1907 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died on 21 Jan 1991 in Essex, England.
    4. 1. William John Bernasconi was born in 1909 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1978 in Enfield, Middlesex, England.
    5. Frederick George Bernasconi was born on 11 Jul 1911 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1993 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England.
    6. Walter Thomas Bernasconi was born on 16 Oct 1912 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1996 in Enfield, Middlesex, England.
    7. Arthur James Bernasconi was born on 2 May 1914 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1984 in Havering, Essex, England.
    8. Florence Maud Bernasconi was born on 17 Feb 1917 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1998 in Canterbury, Kent, England.
    9. Living
    10. Richard Alfred "Alf" Bernasconi was born on 2 Jan 1920 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1986.
    11. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  William Charles Willes was born on 20 Aug 1848 in 53, Johnson Street, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was christened on 18 Aug 1850 in St Pancras Old Church, St Pancras, Middlesex, England (son of Robert Willes and Charlotte Elizabeth Wilson); died on 7 May 1916 in Islington Workhouse, St Johns Road, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 15 May 1916 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 120, Pembroke Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 139, Pembroke Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 21c, Beaconsfield Buildings, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Find A Grave Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189186190
    • Alternative Name: Charles William Willis
    • Alternative Name: William Charles Willis
    • Alternative Birth: Abt 1851
    • Census Return: 30 Mar 1851, 20, Sidney Street, St Pancras, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 1861; Printer's Boy
    • Census Return: 7 Apr 1861, 17, Lyon Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Witness: 18 Jun 1869, St Luke's Church, West Holloway, Islington, Middlesex, England; at his sister's marriage
    • Literate: 1876
    • Residence: 1876, 16, Cardale Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: Between 1876 and 1878; Pianoforte Maker
    • Occupation: Between 1882 and 1916; Carman / Coal Porter
    • Residence: 1893, 38, Storey Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between 1894 and 1896, 46, Bemerton Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 1901; Labourer
    • Census Return: 31 Mar 1901, 5, Hampden Terrace, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 5, Hampden Terrace, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England

    Notes:

    Occupation:
    A Carman was a driver of a horse-drawn vehicle for transporting goods.

    William married Leonora Parrin on 27 Mar 1876 in Islington Register Office, Islington, Middlesex, England. Leonora (daughter of Thomas Parrin and Mary Ann Ellis) was born on 10 Jan 1856 in Islington Nursery, College Place, Islington, Middlesex, England; was christened on 22 Jun 1856 in St Mary's Church, Islington, Middlesex, England; died on 3 Feb 1940 in North Middlesex County Hospital, Enfield, Middlesex, England; was buried on 8 Feb 1940 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Leonora Parrin was born on 10 Jan 1856 in Islington Nursery, College Place, Islington, Middlesex, England; was christened on 22 Jun 1856 in St Mary's Church, Islington, Middlesex, England (daughter of Thomas Parrin and Mary Ann Ellis); died on 3 Feb 1940 in North Middlesex County Hospital, Enfield, Middlesex, England; was buried on 8 Feb 1940 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Find A Grave Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189186257
    • Alternative Birth: Abt 1854
    • Census Return: 7 Apr 1861, Islington Nursery, College Place, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1871, 74, York Place, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Literate: 1876
    • Residence: 1876, 16, Cardale Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between 1894 and 1896, 46, Bemerton Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: Between 1901 and 1911; Ironer / Laundry Worker
    • Census Return: 31 Mar 1901, 5, Hampden Terrace, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 5, Hampden Terrace, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1915, 8, Pembroke Road, New Southgate, Middlesex, England
    • Prison: Between 13 Dec 1922 and 12 Feb 1922
    • Residence: Feb 1940, 9, Enfield Gardens, Hornsey, Middlesex, England

    Children:
    1. Thomas William Willis was born on 5 Jul 1876 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died on 27 Mar 1942 in Edmonton, Middlesex, England; was buried in Great Northern Cemetery, Brunswick Park Road, New Southgate, Middlesex, England.
    2. Steve Henry Willis was born on 30 May 1878 in 139, Pembroke Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; died on 6 Feb 1955 in 129, St John's Way, Upper Holloway, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    3. 3. Mary Ann Sophia "Polly" Willis was born in 1880 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1936 in Islington, Middlesex, England.
    4. Alfred John "Jack" Willis was born on 26 Sep 1882 in 21c, Beaconsfield Buildings, Islington, Middlesex, England; died on 25 Feb 1957 in Wood Green, Middlesex, England.
    5. Alice Charlotte Willis was born on 31 Dec 1884 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1967.
    6. Robert Charles Willis was born in 1886 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died on 19 Mar 1915 in France; was buried in Merville Communal Cemetery, Merville, France.
    7. Peter Edwin Willis was born between 1 Jan 1889 and 31 Mar 1889 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died between 1 Jul 1895 and 30 Sep 1895 in Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, Middlesex, England; was buried on 8 Jul 1895 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    8. George Arthur Willis was born on 26 Dec 1890 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1954 in Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    9. Daisy Leonora Willis was born on 8 Jul 1894 in 46, Bemerton Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; died in Feb 1896 in 46, Bemerton Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 24 Feb 1896 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Robert Willes was born in 1822 in Postern Row, Tower Hill, London, England; was christened on 11 Aug 1822 in Holy Trinity Church, The Minories, London, England (son of Robert William Largent Willes and Elizabeth Linley); died on 30 Jun 1883 in 70, Bemerton Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 7 Jul 1883 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Robert Willis
    • Occupation: Pianoforte Maker
    • Apprenticeship: 1841; Pianoforte Maker's Apprentice
    • Census Return: 7 Jun 1841, Kings Road, St Pancras, Middlesex, England
    • Literate: 1843
    • Informant: 18 Apr 1843, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; He registered his mother's death
    • Residence: 18 Apr 1843, 5, Kings Road, St Pancras, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 18 Dec 1843, Kings Road, St Pancras, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 30 Mar 1851, 20, Sidney Street, St Pancras, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 7 Apr 1861, 17, Lyon Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 7 Nov 1864, Exmouth Street, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; address given at baptism of daughter Lilian Largent Willes
    • Residence: 1868, 17, Lyon Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Executor: 24 Aug 1868, London, England; his wife's step-father
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1871, 17, Lyon Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 3 Apr 1881, 70, Bemerton Street, Islington, Middlesex, England

    Robert married Charlotte Elizabeth Wilson on 18 Dec 1843 in St Pancras Old Church, St Pancras, Middlesex, England. Charlotte (daughter of Zachariah Wilson and Elizabeth Stone) was born on 26 Apr 1823 in Fitzroy Place, Hampstead Road, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was christened on 14 Mar 1824 in St Andrew's Church, Holborn, Middlesex, England; died on 10 May 1893 in 173, Bemerton Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 15 May 1893 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Charlotte Elizabeth Wilson was born on 26 Apr 1823 in Fitzroy Place, Hampstead Road, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was christened on 14 Mar 1824 in St Andrew's Church, Holborn, Middlesex, England (daughter of Zachariah Wilson and Elizabeth Stone); died on 10 May 1893 in 173, Bemerton Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 15 May 1893 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Charlotte Elizabeth Willes
    • Occupation: Laundress
    • Court: 16 Feb 1838
    • Census Return: 7 Jun 1841, 7, George Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Literate: 1843
    • Residence: 18 Dec 1843, Pancras Road, St Pancras, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 30 Mar 1851, 20, Sidney Street, St Pancras, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 7 Apr 1861, 17, Lyon Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 7 Nov 1864, Exmouth Street, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; given at baptism of daughter Lilian Largent Willes
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1871, 17, Lyon Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 3 Apr 1881, 70, Bemerton Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 1891; Living on her own means
    • Census Return: 5 Apr 1891, 70, Bemerton Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1893, 173, Bemerton Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Probate: 17 Jun 1893, London, England

    Notes:

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    Court:
    London Standard 17 February 1838
    POLICE
    HATTON GARDEN
    Yesterday Charlotte Wilson, aged 15, was charged by her own mother, a widow, residing at No.7, George-Street, Pentonville, with having robbed her of various articles of wearing apparel.
    The mother, with tears in her eyes, stated that the prisoner was a most hardened girl, and had repeatedly plundered her and pledged the property. She received her back again under a promise of amendment, and declined prosecuting her, but she joined some of her bad companions and again robbed her.
    Mr. Rogers asked her whether she intended prosecuting her?
    The mother, convulsed with grief, hesitated, and said it was hard for her to prosecute her child, but her own protection and the prisoner's welfare demanded that something should be done.
    Mr. Rogers lectured the prisoner on the impropriety of her conduct, but she listened to him with the most hardened leviety, and no impression could be made on her. He inquired whether the pawnbrokers with whom she pledged the property were in attendance?
    The constable replied in the negative.
    Mr. Rogers, addressing the mother, said that he would remand the prisoner until next Wednesday, and if she (the mother) attended on that day, he would feel himself bound to commit the prisoner for trial.
    The prisoner skipped from the bar carelessly, whilst her mother was deeply affected.

    Probate:
    Charlotte Elizabeth Willes of 173 Bemerton Street Islington Middlesex widow died 10 May 1893. Probate London 17 June 1893 to William Lewis refiner and Christiana Gollop (wife of Charles Gollop). Effects £117 14s.

    This is the last Will and testament of me Charlotte Elizabeth Willes of no173 Bemerton Street, Caledonian Road, Islington, in the county of Middlesex, widow.

    I hereby direct that my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.

    To my daughter Alice Howard I give my wearing apparel.

    I direct that mourning be provided for my grandchildren Harriett, Ada and Ellen Lines, and I further direct that all money invested in my possession or received from any policy or policies of assurance, jewellery, household furniture, goods, pictures and all my property of whatever nature or kind (except as aforesaid) shall be equally divided share and share alike between my children William Charles Willes, Alice Howard, Elizabeth McCallough, Harriett Elenoh Willes and Ada Rogers and I hereby appoint William Lewis and Christiana Gollop my executors of this my last Will and revoke all my previous Wills by me at anytime heretofore made and declare this writing to be my last will and testament.

    In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand this sixth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety three.

    Charlotte Elizabeth Willes

    Signed by the said Charlotte Elizabeth Willes the testatrix in the presence of us who in her presence and in the presence of each other at the same time subscribed our names as witnesses

    William Lewis, 11 Edinburgh Place, Brewery Road N.

    Christiana Gollop, 2 Rufford Street, Strouds Vale, Islington.

    On the 17th day of June 1893 probate of this Will was granted to William Lewis and Christiana Gollop (wife of Charles Gollop) the executors.

    Children:
    1. Robert Willes was born on 24 Oct 1844 in St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was christened on 18 Aug 1850 in St Pancras Old Church, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; and died.
    2. Jesse Willes was born on 21 Oct 1845 in St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was christened on 18 Aug 1850 in St Pancras Old Church, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; died in 1892 in St Saviour's Parish, Southwark, Surrey, England.
    3. Charlotte Elizabeth Willes was born on 6 Feb 1847 in St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was christened on 18 Aug 1850 in St Pancras Old Church, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; died in 1892 in Islington, Middlesex, England.
    4. 6. William Charles Willes was born on 20 Aug 1848 in 53, Johnson Street, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was christened on 18 Aug 1850 in St Pancras Old Church, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; died on 7 May 1916 in Islington Workhouse, St Johns Road, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 15 May 1916 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    5. Alice Willes was born on 19 Jul 1850 in St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was christened on 18 Aug 1850 in St Pancras Old Church, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; died in 1851 in St Pancras, Middlesex, England.
    6. Edwin Willes was born on 27 Feb 1852 in St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was christened on 18 Dec 1853 in St Pancras Old Church, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; died in 1925 in Greenwich, Kent, England.
    7. Alice Willes was born on 26 Oct 1853 in 60, Union Street, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was christened on 18 Dec 1853 in St Pancras Old Church, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; died on 15 May 1896 in 96, Bemerton Street, Islington, Middlesex, England.
    8. Charles Willes was born in 1855 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died about 1880.
    9. Elizabeth Willes was born in 1857 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1894 in St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was buried on 9 Apr 1894 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    10. Zachariah Wilson Willes was born on 31 May 1859 in 17, Lyon Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; was christened on 7 Dec 1859 in St Mary Le Strand's Church, Westminster, Middlesex, England; died in Jun 1866 in Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 17 Jun 1866 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    11. Lady Harriett Eleanor Willes was born on 2 Mar 1861 in Islington, Middlesex, England; was christened on 28 Mar 1861 in St Pancras Old Church, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; died on 18 Feb 1953 in 12, Coombe Road, Croydon, Surrey, England; was buried in St Botolph's Church, Aspley Guise, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, England.
    12. Ada Willes was born in 1862 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1893 in Islington, Middlesex, England.
    13. Lilian Largent Willes was born on 11 Oct 1864 in Islington, Middlesex, England; was christened on 7 Nov 1864 in St Pancras Old Church, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; died in 1892 in Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 5 Dec 1892 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

  3. 14.  Thomas Parrin was born in 1828 in Mutton Lane, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England; was christened on 20 Feb 1831 in St Mary & St Benedict's Church, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England (son of James Parrin and Rebecca Smith); died on 1 Jun 1866 in 2, Offord Road, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 5 Jun 1866 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Thomas Panen
    • Alternative Name: Thomas Parran
    • Current Location: 1828, St Clement's Passage, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England; birth
    • Occupation: Between 1841 and 1866; Gardener
    • Census Return: 7 Jun 1841, a yard near German Street, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England
    • Literate: 1850
    • Residence: 1850, 26, Queen Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 30 Mar 1851, 37, Wellington Street, West Hackney, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between Dec 1854 and Dec 1865, Islington Nursery, College Place, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 7 Apr 1861, Islington Nursery, College Place, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Bankrupt: 3 Aug 1864, London, England
    • Residence: Between Dec 1865 and Jun 1866, 2, Offord Road, Islington, Middlesex, England

    Thomas married Mary Ann Ellis on 8 Dec 1850 in St Luke's Church, Chelsea, Middlesex, England. Mary (daughter of William Ellis and Mary White) was born in 1827 in Marston, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 2 Dec 1827 in St Mary's Church, Potterne, Wiltshire, England; died on 14 May 1900 in 53, Roman Road, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 19 May 1900 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Mary Ann Ellis was born in 1827 in Marston, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 2 Dec 1827 in St Mary's Church, Potterne, Wiltshire, England (daughter of William Ellis and Mary White); died on 14 May 1900 in 53, Roman Road, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 19 May 1900 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Ann Darlow
    • Alternative Name: Mary Elles
    • Alternative Birth: 1829
    • Census Return: 7 Jun 1841, Marston, Wiltshire, England
    • Literate: 1850
    • Residence: 1850, 39, Sloane Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 30 Mar 1851, 37, Wellington Street, West Hackney, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between Dec 1854 and Dec 1865, Islington Nursery, College Place, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 7 Apr 1861, Islington Nursery, College Place, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between Dec 1865 and Jun 1866, 2, Offord Road, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Informant: 1 Jun 1866, Islington, Middlesex, England; for her husband's death
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1871, 74, York Place, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 3 Apr 1881, 5a, Brewery Road, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 5 Apr 1891, 106, Copenhagen Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between 1895 and 1900, 53, Roman Road, Islington, Middlesex, England

    Children:
    1. John Thomas Parrin was born on 22 Mar 1852 in John Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; was christened on 9 May 1852 in St Mary's Church, Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1915.
    2. Mary Ann Parrin was born in 1854 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1900.
    3. 7. Leonora Parrin was born on 10 Jan 1856 in Islington Nursery, College Place, Islington, Middlesex, England; was christened on 22 Jun 1856 in St Mary's Church, Islington, Middlesex, England; died on 3 Feb 1940 in North Middlesex County Hospital, Enfield, Middlesex, England; was buried on 8 Feb 1940 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    4. William James Parrin was born in 1857 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1930 in Romford, Essex, England.
    5. Alfred Parrin was born in 1859 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1901 in Camberwell, Surrey, England.
    6. Sophia Ruth Parrin was born on 27 Jan 1861 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died on 2 Apr 1950 in Tooting Bec Hospital, Wandsworth, London, England.
    7. Henry "Harry" Parrin was born in 1862 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1906 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England.
    8. Steve Parrin was born in 1864 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1898 in Islington, Middlesex, England.