William Willis (abt. 1789)

Born about 1789 in Middlesex, England [uncertain]

Husband of Sarah (King) Willis — married about 26 Jul 1813 in London St Dunstan in the East, Middlesex, England [uncertain]

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Biography

William married Sarah King on 26 July 1813 in Saint Dunstan In The East, City of London, England.^[1]

In the 1841 census, William (age 52) was a Sheriff's Officer on Cursitor Street, St Andrew Holborn, West London (City of London), London & Middlesex, England.^[2]

William's death (age 60) was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1848 in the West London district.^[3]

Research Notes

Died before 1851 census when wife is widow: In the 1851 census, Sarah (age 60), Gentle woman, was the widowed head of household on Cursitor Street, Saint Andrews, West London (City of London), London & Middlesex, England.^[4]

Numerous possible marriage records. 1851 census for son William lists St Dunstan as place of birth, so using that for a location.

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage Banns: "London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938"
   London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P69/DUN1/A/01/MS 8026
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1623 #305885 (accessed 19 March 2024)
   William Willis marriage to Sarah King. Banns read in 1813 in Saint Dunstan In The East, City of London, England.
2. ↑ 1841 Census: "1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: HO107; Piece number: 724; Page: 48; Schedule: 457
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 19 March 2024)
   William Willis (52) on Cursitor Street, St Andrew Holborn in West London (City of London) registration district in London & Middlesex, England.
3. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 19 March 2024)
   Willis, William (Age at death: 60).
   GRO Reference: 1848 Oct-Nov-Dec in West London Volume 02 Page 219.
4. ↑ 1851 Census: "1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: HO107; Piece number: 1527; Folio: 92; Page: 62; Schedule: 328
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 19 March 2024)
   Sarah Willis (60), widowed, Gentle woman, head of household on Cursitor Street, Saint Andrews in West London (City of London) registration district in London & Middlesex, England. Born in England.