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Alfred Willis 1888–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Dec 1888

Birth Location: Stockton, Durham, England

Death Date: 21 May 1966

Death Location: Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Father: John Willis

Mother: Sarah Lunn

Spouse(s): Catherine Foley

Children(s): Joseph Willis, Mary Willis, John Willis

In 1888, Alfred Willis entered the world in Stockton, Durham, England, born to John Willis And Sarah Jane Elizabeth Lunn. In 1901, Alfred Willis resided in Thornaby on Tees, Yorkshire, England. In 1911, Alfred Willis resided in Thornaby, Yorkshire-North Riding, England. Alfred Willis married Catherine Foley, and had children including John Alfred Willis, Joseph Willis, Mary Willis. Alfred Willis passed away in 1966 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Alfred Willis entered the world in Stockton, Durham, England, born to John Willis And Sarah Jane Elizabeth Lunn.
  • In 1901, Alfred Willis resided in Thornaby on Tees, Yorkshire, England.
  • In 1911, Alfred Willis resided in Thornaby, Yorkshire-North Riding, England.
  • Alfred Willis married Catherine Foley, and had children including John Alfred Willis, Joseph Willis, Mary Willis.
  • Alfred Willis passed away in 1966 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England.

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Children(s)

Alfred Willis's Ancestors

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Alfred Willis
1888–1966
Birth Place: Stockton, Durham, England
Parents
John Willis
1863–1920
Sunderland, Durham, England
Sarah (Jane Elizabeth) Lunn
1856–1932
Gateshead, Durham, England
Grandparents
Thomas (Henry) Willis
1831–1894
Sunderland, Durham, England
Hannah Robinson
1825–1874
Wetteral, Cumberland, England
Great-Grandparents
John Willey
1798–1874
Ann Usher
1803–1847
Joseph Robinson
1793–
Mary Lucock
1792–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Willey
1766–1842
Hannah Hepple
1771–1824
John Usher
1774–1846
Elizabeth Freeman
1774–1833
Mary Millican
1755–1818

Alfred Willis's Descendants

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Alfred Willis (6 Dec 1888–21 May 1966) m. Catherine Foley (12 Aug 1891–25 Aug 1958)
  1. 1. Joseph Willis 1920–1943
  2. 2. Mary Willis 1923–1996
  3. 3. John (Alfred) Willis 1918–1998

Alfred Willis's Timeline

6 Records

1888
6 Dec 1888
Birth of Alfred Willis in Stockton, Durham, England
Stockton, Durham, England
1901
1901
Age 13
Alfred Willis resided here in Thornaby on Tees, Yorkshire, England
Thornaby on Tees, Yorkshire, England
1911
1911
Age 23
Alfred Willis resided here in Thornaby, Yorkshire-North Riding, England
Thornaby, Yorkshire-North Riding, England
1921
1921
Age 33
Alfred Willis resided here in Stockton, Durham, England
Stockton, Durham, England
1939
1939
Age 51
Alfred Willis resided here in Yorkshire, England
Yorkshire, England
1966
21 May 1966
Age 78
Death of Alfred Willis in Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1888
    Event Place: Stockton, Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 4050; Folio: 65; Page: 26; GSU roll: 6099160
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4589; Folio: 82; Page: 44
    [4] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [5] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1013338E
    [6] 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1524276, ED 13, Sch 139; Book: 24276

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Thornaby on Tees, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4589; Folio: 82; Page: 44

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Thornaby, Yorkshire-North Riding, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Stockton, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1524276, ED 13, Sch 139; Book: 24276

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1013338E

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 May 1966
    Event Place: Bradford, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bradford, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

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