Elizabeth (Davis) Williams (1871)

Born 1871 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

In 1871, Elizabeth (age 3 months) was living with her unmarried mother, 3-year-old sister Sarah, and widowed grand in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.^[1]

Elizabeth's mother Sarah married David Williams on 8 January 1873 in St Peter's parish church, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.^[2] David Williams was a widower and a mariner.^[2] Elizabeth's mother Elizabeth's new stepfather David Williams were both listed as living on Brook Street, Liverpool, at the time of their marriage, although it is not clear whether they were cohabiting or were merely neighbors.^[2]

In 1881, Elizabeth (age 11) was living with her aunt, Elizabeth Horton, at 45 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.^[3]

At this same time, her sister Sarah was living with another family as a domestic servant, so there may have been a problem or sickness at home that caused both daughters to need to be sent to live elsewhere for a time.

Elizabeth (age 14) emigrated from England to the United States in 1884 with her mother, stepfather, and her older sister, Sarah.^[4] They sailed from Liverpool, England, on the Nevada and they arrived at the Port of New York on 13 August 1884.^[4] Elizabeth, her mother, and her sister traveled in the Aft Steerage area of the Nevada, while her father traveled in the Fore Steerage area.^[4] Elizabeth's family traveled with a total of 3 pieces of luggage.^[4] Elizabeth's stepfather was noted as being from Birkenhead, Wales, which was just across the River Mersey from Liverpool.^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ "1871 England Census"
   The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3771; Folio: 123; Page: 19; GSU roll: 841886; ED, institution, or vessel: 12; Household schedule number: 91
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7619 #9930736 (accessed 13 January 2024)
   Elizabeth Davies (3/12) in Liverpool registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} "Liverpool, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1935"
   Liverpool Record Office; Liverpool, England; Reference Number: 283-PET-3-82
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2197 #93169072 (accessed 12 January 2024)
   Sarah Davies (full age) marriage to David Williams on 8 Jan 1873 in Liverpool, St Peter, Lancashire, England.
3. ↑ "1881 England Census"
   Class: RG11; Piece: 3620; Folio: 84; Page: 9; GSU roll: 1341867; ED, institution, or vessel: 9
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7572 #8775698 (accessed 13 January 2024)
   Elizabeth Williams (11) niece, Scholar, in household of Elizabeth Horton (52) at 45 Brownlow Hill in Liverpool registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4} "New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957"
   The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at and Departing from Ogdensburg, New York, 5/27/1948 - 11/28/1972; Microfilm Serial or NAID: M237, 1820-1897
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7488 #9924722 (accessed 12 January 2024)
   Name: Sarah Ellen Williams; Gender: Female; Age: 16; Birth Date: abt 1868; Place of Origin: Wales; Departure Port: Liverpool, England; Destination: USA; Arrival Date: 13 Aug 1884; Arrival Port: New York, New York, USA; Ship Name: Nevada.