William Watkinson (1872 - 1942)

Born 29 Jan 1872 in North Meols, Lancashire, England

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Jane (Rimmer) Watkinson — married 23 Sep 1914 in Southport, Lancashire, England

Died 3 Jan 1942 at age 69 in Lancashire, England

Biography

William was born in 1872. He was the son of George Watkinson and Ann Ball. He passed away in 1942.

Sources

• Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
  GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 20 February 2024)
  Watkinson, William (Mother's maiden name: Ball).
  GRO Reference: 1872 Jan-Feb-Mar in Ormskirk Volume 08B Page 719.
• 1881 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1881"
  citing p. 35, Piece/Folio 3747/100, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,078
  FamilySearch Record: Q27L-14VY (accessed 20 February 2024)
  William Watkinson (9), unmarried son, Scholar, in household of George Watkinson (48) in North Meols in Ormskirk registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in North Meols, Lancashire, England.
• 1891 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1891"
  citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG12; Piece/Folio: 3034/ 85; Page: 28; Line: 10
  FamilySearch Record: 77VG-VZM (accessed 20 February 2024)
  FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQQ-YS1G-D
  William Watkinson (19), single son, Grocers Assistant, in household of George Watkinson (57) in North Meols, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. Born in Lancashire, England.
• 1901 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1901"
  citing North Meols subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
  FamilySearch Record: X9GP-HV1 (accessed 20 February 2024)
  William Watkinson (29), single son, Grocers Manager, in household of George Watkinson (68) in Southport in Ormskirk registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Southport, Lancashire.
• 1911 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1911"
  citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
  FamilySearch Record: XWY7-YDD (accessed 20 February 2024)
  William Watkinson (39), single son, Grocer's Shop Assistant, in household of Ann Watkinson (76) in Southport in Ormskirk registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Southport, Lancashire.
• Marriage: "England & Wales Non-Conformist Marriages"
  Reference: M287 SOU/2/17/64
  FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 20 February 2024)
  William Watkinson (42) marriage to Mary Jane Rimmer (32) on 23 Sep 1914 in Southport, Lancashire, England.
• 1921 Census: "1921 Census Of England & Wales"
  Archive: The National Archives; Series: RG 15; Piece number: 18149; District reference: RD 457 RS 6 ED 52
  FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 20 February 2024)
  William Watkinson (49), married, Grocery Branch Salesman, head of household at 1, Larkfield Lane, Southport in Ormskirk registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Marshside, Lancashire, England. Employed by Southport Coop Society.
• 1939 Register: "1939 Register"
  Reference: RG101/4654J/005/19; Piece number: 4654J; Schedule: 50
  FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 20 February 2024)
  William Watkinson (born 29 Jan 1872), married, Grocer's Manager, at 16 Larkfield Lane, Southport, Southport C.B., Lancashire, England.
• Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
  Find A Grave: Memorial #137241921 (accessed 20 February 2024)
  Memorial page for William Watkinson (1873-3 Jan 1942), citing St Cuthberts Churchyard, Southport, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England; Maintained by Iain MacFarlaine (contributor 46514200).