Richard William Williams (1861 - 1932)

Born 18 Jun 1861 in Longtown, Clodock, Herefordshire, England

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Ann (Good) Williams — married 19 Feb 1888 (to 6 Jan 1932) in St. Mary's, Bedfont, Middlesex, England

Descendants

Died 6 Jan 1932 at age 70 in Clapham, Surrey, England

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Biography

In 1891, Richard and Mary were living in Battersea, London, England.

1. Edith E Williams 2
2. Richard H Williams 1

Per a family member, his son Richard died in a road accident when young.

In 1901, Richard and Mary Ann were living with five of their children at 88 Park Place, Clapham.^[1]

1. Sidney 9
2. Montague 7
3. Florence 5
4. Anthony 2
5. Gladys 8 mo

In 1911, Richard and Mary Ann were living with their children at 57A Park Place, Clapham S W, employed as Erector Electric Railway.^[2]

1. Sidney Williams 19
2. Montague Williams 18
3. Anthony Williams 12
4. Gladys Williams 10
5. Dorothy Williams 8
6. Frederick Williams 6
7. Ellen Williams 4

In 1921, Richard W. Williams was enumerated in 31 Park Place, Clapham South, Wandsworth, SW4. He was a Labourer General employed by Sir Macalpine in Bellingham. With him was wife Mary Ann, and four of their children.^[3]

1. Gladys W. Williams, 20, domestic servant, out of work
2. Dorothy May Williams, 19, power machinist at John Beal Esg 54 Grosvenor Terrace Camberwell, Silk Woollen Goods
3. Frederick James Williams, 17, power machinist at Allen Liversidge Desolved Acrtylen Corn Ltd Mann Street, Clapham
4. Ellen Frances Williams, 15, knitting finisher at John Beal Esg 54 Grosvenor Terrace Camberwell, Silk Woollen Goods

Richard William Williams died at 31 Park Place, Clapham and was buried 12 JAN 1932 in Streatham Cemetery, London. Occupation was Steel erector. Address was 18 Radistock Street / Battersea, London, / England.^[4]

Census records: occupation was Journeyman Miller, then Electrical Engineer

Sources

1. ↑ 1901 England Census for Richard W Williams, London > Clapham ALL >District 30
2. ↑ 1911 Census Of England, via Ancestry
3. ↑ 1921 Census Of England & Wales, Archive series, RG 15, Piece number 02321, Schedule number 43, District reference RD 26 RS 4 ED 26. Richard W. Williams
4. ↑ death certificate, in possession of HH

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