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Lenora Jane "Minnie" Willis

Female 1900 - 1972  (71 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Lenora Jane "Minnie" Willis was born on 20 Jul 1900 in Islington, Middlesex, England (daughter of Steve Henry Willis and Kate Patrick); died in 1972 in Newham, Essex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Leonora Jane Willis
    • Census Return: 31 Mar 1901, 9, Charles Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Education: 1911, Holloway, Islington, Middlesex, England; School
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 1, Hollingsworth Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 14 Feb 1920, 8, Hollingsworth Street, Islington, Middlesex, England

    Lenora married Frederick George Bennett on 14 Feb 1920 in St David's Church, Islington, Middlesex, England. Frederick (son of Albert Bennett) was born on 6 Aug 1900; and died. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Elsie A. Bennett was born in 1925 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1926 in Islington, Middlesex, England.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Steve Henry Willis was born on 30 May 1878 in 139, Pembroke Street, Islington, Middlesex, England (son of William Charles Willes and Leonora Parrin); 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.

    Other Events:

    • Find A Grave Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178722850
    • Alternative Name: Darkie Willis
    • Alternative Name: Steven Henry Willis
    • Literate: 1898
    • Residence: 1 Aug 1898, 28, Gifford Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 1 Aug 1898; Horse Keeper
    • Occupation: Between 1901 and 1931; Carman
    • Census Return: 31 Mar 1901, 9, Charles Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 2 Jul 1902, 12, Bernard Place, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 1, Hollingsworth Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Newspaper: 23 May 1912; Islington Gazette
    • Military Service: 1915; Steve Henry Willis Regimental Number: 75268 Royal Regt of Artillery (RH & RFA)
    • Occupation: 1941; Builder's Labourer

    Notes:

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

    Newspaper:
    Islington Gazette 23 May 1912
    Yesterday Mr. Walter Schroder, at Islington, held an inquiry concerning the death of Beatrice Elizabeth Willis, aged five months, daughter of Steve Henry Willis, a carman, living at 1, Hollingsworth-street, N., who was found dead on Saturday.
    Kate Willis, the mother stated that the deceased had been weak from birth and had undergone an operation at a hospital for a malformation of the lip. On Saturday she took the child into bed with her at 2 a.m. as it was fretful. At 5.40 a.m. her husband roused her. She looked at the baby and saw no signs of life.
    Dr. Henry Edward Whitehead, of 475, Caledonian-road, who had made a post-mortem examination, said in his opinion death was due to a convulsive seizure following partial asphyxia from want of fresh air.
    Verdict: "Death by misadventure."

    Steve married Kate Patrick on 1 Aug 1898 in All Saints Church, Battle Bridge, Kings Cross, St Pancras, Middlesex, England. Kate (daughter of John Patrick and Jane Burcher) was born on 18 Sep 1878 in 3, Alexandra Road, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England; was christened on 3 Nov 1878 in St James the Great's Church, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England; died on 3 May 1941 in St Mary's Hospital, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 10 May 1941 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Kate Patrick was born on 18 Sep 1878 in 3, Alexandra Road, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England; was christened on 3 Nov 1878 in St James the Great's Church, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England (daughter of John Patrick and Jane Burcher); died on 3 May 1941 in St Mary's Hospital, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 10 May 1941 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Find A Grave Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178723227
    • Alternative Name: Ada Kate
    • Alternative Name: Kate Willis
    • Alternative Birth: 25 Sep 1878, 3, Alexandra Road, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 3 Nov 1878, Cromwell Road, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 3 Apr 1881, Alexandra Road, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 5 Apr 1891, 13, Charles Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Literate: 1898
    • Residence: 1 Aug 1898, 18, Gifford Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 31 Mar 1901, 9, Charles Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 2 Jul 1902, 12, Bernard Place, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 1, Hollingsworth Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Newspaper-Witness: 23 May 1912; Islington Gazette

    Notes:

    Alternative Birth:
    She was born at 5am as a twin.

    Newspaper-Witness:
    Role: Witness
    Islington Gazette 23 May 1912
    Yesterday Mr. Walter Schroder, at Islington, held an inquiry concerning the death of Beatrice Elizabeth Willis, aged five months, daughter of Steve Henry Willis, a carman, living at 1, Hollingsworth-street, N., who was found dead on Saturday.
    Kate Willis, the mother stated that the deceased had been weak from birth and had undergone an operation at a hospital for a malformation of the lip. On Saturday she took the child into bed with her at 2 a.m. as it was fretful. At 5.40 a.m. her husband roused her. She looked at the baby and saw no signs of life.
    Dr. Henry Edward Whitehead, of 475, Caledonian-road, who had made a post-mortem examination, said in his opinion death was due to a convulsive seizure following partial asphyxia from want of fresh air.
    Verdict: "Death by misadventure."

    Children:
    1. Kate Willis was born in 1899 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1899 in Islington, Middlesex, England.
    2. 1. Lenora Jane "Minnie" Willis was born on 20 Jul 1900 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1972 in Newham, Essex, England.
    3. Steve Henry Willis was born on 13 Jun 1902 in 12, Bernard Place, Islington, Middlesex, England; was christened on 2 Jul 1902 in St James' Church, Holloway, Islington, Middlesex, England; died in Jul 1987.
    4. Kate Willis was born on 11 Jan 1904 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1991 in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England.
    5. William Arthur Willis was born in 1905; died in 1908; was buried on 23 Mar 1908 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    6. Charles Edward Willis was born on 25 Jun 1907 in 10, Burnard Place, Eden Grove, Islington, Middlesex, England; was christened on 10 Jul 1907 in St James' Church, Holloway, Islington, Middlesex, England; died on 13 Jun 1991 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.
    7. Ernest Albert Willis was born on 22 Jun 1909 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1995.
    8. Beatrice Elizabeth Willis was born on 7 Dec 1911 in 2, Hollingsworth Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; was christened on 17 Dec 1911 in St James' Church, Holloway, Islington, Middlesex, England; died on 18 May 1912 in 1, Hollingsworth Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 25 May 1912 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    9. Charlotte Alice Willis was born on 4 Nov 1913 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1972 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England.
    10. Dora Phyllis Willis was born in 1919 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1922 in Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 23 Jan 1922 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    11. Frances Margaret Willis was born on 14 Feb 1921 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 2009 in Havering, Essex, England.
    12. Frederick George Willis was born on 12 Apr 1923 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died on 18 Nov 1967.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  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. 5.  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. 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. 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.

  3. 6.  John Patrick was born on 25 Sep 1849 in 2, Providence Place, Lower Road, Islington, Middlesex, England (son of Edward Patrick and Margaret Neil); died on 28 Nov 1895 in Islington Workhouse Infirmary, St Johns Road, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 6 Dec 1895 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Find A Grave Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189186584
    • Occupation: House Painter
    • Occupation: Labourer / Handyman
    • Relationship: Between 1865 and 1873
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1871, 37, Charles Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 18 Aug 1873, 5, Brand Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Desertion of Family: Jan 1874, 37, Pembroke Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Employer: 3 Feb 1874, Storey Street, Caledonian Road, Islington, Middlesex, England; Allard Painter & Decorator
    • Census Return: 3 Apr 1881, Alexandra Road, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 5 Apr 1891, 13, Charles Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Court: 3 Feb 1892, St James' Road, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1895, 35, Queensland Road, Islington, Middlesex, England

    Notes:

    Relationship:
    "...We cohabited 8 yrs"

    Desertion of Family:
    From a statement by his wife Jane to Islington Workhouse:
    "...He left me at 37 Pembroke St 3 weeks ago I have seen him once at Kings Cross he promised to return home but did not"
    "...He has taken up with a prostitute"

    Court:
    3rd Feb 1892 Islington Gazette
    John Patrick, aged 43, a labourer, of Blundell-street, was charged with being drunk and disorderly at St. James's-road. Police-constable 224 Y proved the offence, and prisoner was fined 5s.

    John married Jane Burcher on 18 Aug 1873 in St Barnabas' Church, Islington, Middlesex, England. Jane (daughter of William Burcher and Jane Swaine) was born on 23 Sep 1846 in Clerkenwell Union Workhouse, Coppice Row, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England; died on 28 Jan 1934 in 129, St John's Road, Upper Holloway, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 1 Feb 1934 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Jane Burcher was born on 23 Sep 1846 in Clerkenwell Union Workhouse, Coppice Row, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England (daughter of William Burcher and Jane Swaine); died on 28 Jan 1934 in 129, St John's Road, Upper Holloway, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 1 Feb 1934 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 3, Alexandra Road, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England
    • Find A Grave Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189186757
    • Alternative Name: Jane Swaine
    • Occupation: General Servant
    • Alternative Birth: 1846, St Clement Danes Parish, Westminster, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 30 Mar 1851, 11, Rose Alley, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 7 Apr 1861, 16, Stock Orchard Villas, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Relationship: Between 1865 and 1873
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1871, 37, Charles Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 18 Aug 1873, 5, Slaney Place, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Workhouse: 3 Feb 1874, Islington Workhouse, St Johns Road, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 3 Apr 1881, Alexandra Road, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 5 Apr 1891, 13, Charles Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Court: 6 Feb 1893, Liverpool Road, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1895, 35, Queensland Road, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Informant: 28 Nov 1895, Islington, Middlesex, England; for her husband's death
    • Illiterate: 1898
    • Marriage Witness: 1898; at the marriage of her daughter Kate
    • Occupation: 1901; Domestic Servant
    • Census Return: 31 Mar 1901, 56, Mitford Road, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 1911; Weekly Nurse
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 168, Cottenham Road, Holloway, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1934, 84, Durham Road, Islington, Middlesex, England

    Notes:

    Census Return:
    Jane was a servant in the household of Frederick Augustus Cowan (AKA Cohen), who was Secretary to Lord Dudley. His son Hymen Frederick Cohen (AKA Sir Frederick Hymen Cowen) was a british pianist, conductor and composer, his first published composition, Minna-waltz, appeared when he was only six years old [source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederic_Hymen_Cowen].

    Relationship:
    "...We cohabited 8 yrs"

    Workhouse:
    3 Feby 74 Settlement Examination
    Patrick Jane Workho 26. M 3 Ch Husbd abst
    I am wife of Jno Patrick to whom I was married at Saint Barnabas Ch Holloway 18 Augt 73 - cert prodd
    I have 3 Chil by him born before Marriage viz Jane 6 John 4 each born at 63 Frederick St Cal Rd Edwd Chas born 20 June 71 at 37 Charles St Cal Rd
    We cohabited 8 yrs
    He left me at 37 Pembroke St 3 weeks ago I have seen him once at Kings Cross he promised to return home but did not
    He is son of Edwd Patrick & Margaret his wife of 37 Charles St Cal Rd His father died before I knew him his mother is now wife of Chas Stead - He has 2 sisters younger
    Works for Allard Painter & Decorator Storey St Cal Rd
    He has taken up with a prostitute

    Court:
    Islington Gazette 06 February 1893
    DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.
    At the Clerkenwell Police-court on Friday, before Mr. Horace Smith:-
    Jane Patrick, aged 44, a laundry woman, of James-road, Holloway, was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Liverpool-road. Police-constable 364 Y proved the offence. Early that morning Patrick was found lying on the pavement. She was picked up by the officer, but shouted and refused to go away. Mr. Horace Smith now discharged her.

    Children:
    1. Margaret Jane "Jane" Patrick was born on 19 Jul 1868 in 63, Frederick Street, Caledonian Road, Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1953 in Ilford, Essex, England.
    2. John Patrick was born in 1869 in 63, Frederick Street, Caledonian Road, Islington, Middlesex, England; died about 1920; was buried about 4 Feb 1920 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    3. Edward Charles Patrick was born on 20 Jun 1871 in 37, Charles Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1901 in St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was buried on 16 Sep 1901 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    4. Margaret Frances "Frances" Patrick was born on 24 Nov 1875 in Caledonian Road, Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1894 in Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 27 Aug 1894 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    5. Susannah "Sue" Patrick was born on 24 Nov 1875 in Caledonian Road, Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1951 in Islington, Middlesex, England.
    6. Dorothea Mary Ann Patrick was born on 18 Sep 1878 in 3, Alexandra Road, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England; was christened on 3 Nov 1878 in St James the Great's Church, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England; died in 1881 in Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England.
    7. 3. Kate Patrick was born on 18 Sep 1878 in 3, Alexandra Road, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England; was christened on 3 Nov 1878 in St James the Great's Church, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England; died on 3 May 1941 in St Mary's Hospital, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 10 May 1941 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    8. Francis George Patrick was born in 1881 in Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England; died in 1883 in Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 25 Jan 1883 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    9. Dorothy "Dolly" Patrick was born on 28 Feb 1883 in Holloway, Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1943 in Islington, Middlesex, England.
    10. William Patrick was born in 1887 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1887 in Islington, Middlesex, England.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  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. 9.  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. 4. 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. 10.  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. 11.  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. 5. 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.

  5. 12.  Edward Patrick was born about 1828 in Islington, Middlesex, England; was christened on 20 May 1853 in St Mary's Church, Islington, Middlesex, England (son of John Patrick and Catherine Perry); died on 25 Sep 1856 in 7, River Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 30 Sep 1856 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Apprenticeship: Not apprenticed
    • Residence: Between Feb and May 1850, 3, Canonbury Villas, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between Jun and Jul 1850, 1, Canonbury Villas, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between Mar and Aug 1851, Pickering Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: Glass Cutter / Chandelier Maker / Glass Polisher
    • Illiterate: 1848
    • Residence: Between Apr 1848 and Mar 1849, 6, Popham Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 24 Apr 1848, St Clement's Parish, Eastcheap, London, England
    • Residence: Abt Mar 1849, Margaret Street, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
    • Current Location: Between Apr 1849 and Aug 1849, Allingham Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; residence
    • Residence: Between Apr 1849 and Aug 1849, William Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Sep 1849, 2, Providence Place, Lower Road, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between Oct 1849 and Jan 1850, 2, Canonbury Villas, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between Jul 1850 and Feb 1851, Scotland
    • Residence: Between Sep 1851 and May 1853, 5, Bath Court, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Workhouse: 30 Apr 1853, Islington Workhouse, St Johns Road, Islington, Middlesex, England

    Notes:

    (Medical):Phthisis is a progressively wasting or consumptive condition especially pulmonary tuberculosis.

    Dropsy is an old term for the swelling of soft tissues due to the accumulation of excess water and would have usually been due to congestive heart failure.

    Workhouse:
    30/4/53
    Patrick Margt Edwd 5 Bath Ct 24/25 M 2 Chiln - Sick -
    Margt Patrick Exd says I was married to my Husbd Edwd Patrick at Church in St Clements Lane City on 25 June 1846 - I have 2 Chiln by him viz
    John 3 yrs 4 mo born at Prov Place Lower St
    Mary Ann 2 yrs 2 mo born at Canonbury Villas
    Next after marriage we resided at 6 Popham St abt 12 mo - next at Margt St Clknwell 2 wks next at 2 Canonbury Villas abt 4 mo next at No3 same Villas 4 mo next at No 1 same Villas 6 wks next at Scotland 8 mo next at Pickering St 6 mo next at Bath Ct 15 mos
    We resided at William St Peter St next after Margaret St Clknwell 5 mos. Next after that at No2 Providence Place where my Boy was Born
    My Husbd is a Glass Polisher - not apptd
    He is son of Jno & Cathe Patrick of No 4 Queens Head Lane - I have known the parents and my Husbd fm my Childhood -
    His father kept the House 7 Britannia Row for several yrs until he went to his present house 6yrs ago for which I believe he pays taxes

    Patrick Jno 4 Queens Hd Lane 54 - Ma late wife Catherine at Christchurch City 36 yrs ago - My son Edwd is issue of that marriage - He always resided with me until his marriage - I hired the house 4 Queens Head Lane 4 yrs before my sd son married and occupied and resided therein till the prest time and I have been and am now charged with and pay taxes

    Settled

    Edward married Margaret Neil on 24 Apr 1848 in St Clement's Church, Eastcheap, London, England. Margaret (daughter of George Neil and Margaret Bathgate) was born on 12 Jan 1829 in St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was christened on 6 Sep 1829 in St Saviour's Church, Southwark, Surrey, England; died on 28 Dec 1887 in 47, Blundell Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 2 Jan 1888 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Margaret Neil was born on 12 Jan 1829 in St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was christened on 6 Sep 1829 in St Saviour's Church, Southwark, Surrey, England (daughter of George Neil and Margaret Bathgate); died on 28 Dec 1887 in 47, Blundell Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 2 Jan 1888 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Between Feb and May 1850, 3, Canonbury Villas, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between Jun and Jul 1850, 1, Canonbury Villas, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between Mar and Aug 1851, Pickering Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Alternative Name: Margaret Hardie Patrick
    • Alternative Name: Margaret McNeil
    • Residence: 6 Sep 1829, St Olave's Parish, Southwark, Surrey, England
    • Alternative Birth: 1833, Scotland
    • Alternative Birth: 1834
    • Census Return: 7 Jun 1841, Popham Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Literate: 1848
    • Residence: Between Apr 1848 and Mar 1849, 6, Popham Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 24 Apr 1848, St Clement's Parish, Eastcheap, London, England
    • Residence: Abt Mar 1849, Margaret Street, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
    • Current Location: Between Apr 1849 and Aug 1849, Allingham Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; residence
    • Residence: Between Apr 1849 and Aug 1849, William Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Sep 1849, 2, Providence Place, Lower Road, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between Oct 1849 and Jan 1850, 2, Canonbury Villas, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between Jul 1850 and Feb 1851, Scotland
    • Residence: Between Sep 1851 and May 1853, 5, Bath Court, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1865, Charles Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1871, 37, Charles Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Witness: 18 Aug 1873, St Barnabas' Church, Islington, Middlesex, England; at her son's marriage
    • Residence: 28 Dec 1887, 47, Blundell Street, Islington, Middlesex, England

    Children:
    1. 6. John Patrick was born on 25 Sep 1849 in 2, Providence Place, Lower Road, Islington, Middlesex, England; died on 28 Nov 1895 in Islington Workhouse Infirmary, St Johns Road, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 6 Dec 1895 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    2. Mary Ann Hardie Patrick was born on 26 Nov 1850 in Canonbury Villas, Islington, Middlesex, England; was christened on 29 Dec 1850 in St Peter's Church, Islington, Middlesex, England; died on 22 Feb 1931 in 77a, Highgate Hill, Islington, Middlesex, England.
    3. George Patrick was born in 1854 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1856 in Islington, Middlesex, England.
    4. Frances Margaret "Margaret" Patrick was born in 1856 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1914 in Hackney, Middlesex, England.

  7. 14.  William Burcher was born on 13 Dec 1803 in Westminster, Middlesex, England; was christened on 26 Feb 1804 in St Clement Danes Church, Westminster, Middlesex, England (son of William Burcher and Mary Bailey); died on 20 Mar 1857 in Clerkenwell Union Workhouse, Coppice Row, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Birth: Abt 1806
    • Occupation: Between 1847 and 1857; Glass Cutter
    • Residence: 7 Dec 1847, White Horse Court, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 1851; Labourer
    • Census Return: 30 Mar 1851, 11, Rose Alley, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England

    William married Jane Swaine on 7 Dec 1847 in St John's Church, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. Jane (daughter of William Swaine) was born in 1815 in St Clement Danes Parish, Westminster, Middlesex, England; died after 25 Mar 1857. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Jane Swaine was born in 1815 in St Clement Danes Parish, Westminster, Middlesex, England (daughter of William Swaine); died after 25 Mar 1857.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Jane Swan
    • Residence: Between 23 Sep 1846 and 6 Oct 1846, Clerkenwell Union Workhouse, Coppice Row, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 7 Dec 1847, White Horse Court, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 30 Mar 1851, 11, Rose Alley, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 25 Mar 1857, Clerkenwell Union Workhouse, Coppice Row, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England

    Children:
    1. 7. Jane Burcher was born on 23 Sep 1846 in Clerkenwell Union Workhouse, Coppice Row, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England; died on 28 Jan 1934 in 129, St John's Road, Upper Holloway, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 1 Feb 1934 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    2. Mary Ann Burcher was born in 1849 in Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England; died in 1850 in Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.
    3. Susannah Burcher was born in 1850 in Clerkenwell Union Workhouse, Coppice Row, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England; died in 1891 in Islington, Middlesex, England.