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Joseph Williamson 1852–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1852

Birth Location: Clay Cross, Chesterfield area, Derbyshire, England

Death Date: 12 Oct 1940

Death Location: Chesterfield area, Derbyshire, England

Father: John Williamson

Mother: Sarah Hind

Spouse(s): Sarah Whileman, Sarah Whileman

Children(s): Elizabeth WILLIAMSON

Joseph Williamson was born in 1852 in Clay Cross, Chesterfield area, Derbyshire, England, the child of John Williamson And Sarah Hind. In 1861, Joseph Williamson resided in Whitworth, Whitworth, Durham, England. In 1871, Joseph Williamson resided in Claycross, Claycross, Derbyshire, England. Joseph Williamson married Sarah Ann Whileman, and had children including Elizabeth Ann Williamson. Joseph Williamson passed away in 1940 in Chesterfield area, Derbyshire, England.

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Biography

  • Joseph Williamson was born in 1852 in Clay Cross, Chesterfield area, Derbyshire, England, the child of John Williamson And Sarah Hind.
  • In 1861, Joseph Williamson resided in Whitworth, Whitworth, Durham, England.
  • In 1871, Joseph Williamson resided in Claycross, Claycross, Derbyshire, England.
  • Joseph Williamson married Sarah Ann Whileman, and had children including Elizabeth Ann Williamson.
  • Joseph Williamson passed away in 1940 in Chesterfield area, Derbyshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Williamson
1826–1887
Birth Location: Selston, Nottinghamshire, England
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Sarah Hind
1822–1881
Birth Location: Warsop, Nottinghamshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Whileman
1855–1919
Birth Location: Claycross, Derbyshire, England
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Sarah Whileman
1855–1919
Birth Location: Clay Cross, Chesterfield area, Derbyshire, England
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Children(s)

Elizabeth WILLIAMSON
1873–1937
Birth Location: Clay Cross, Derbyshire, England
EW

Joseph Williamson's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Williamson
1852–1940
Birth Place: Clay Cross, Chesterfield area, Derbyshire, England
Parents
John Williamson
1826–1887
Selston, Nottinghamshire, England
Sarah Hind
1822–1881
Warsop, Nottinghamshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Williamson's Descendants

1.
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Joseph Williamson (17 Sep 1852–12 Oct 1940) m. Sarah (Ann) Whileman (1855–Jan 1919) m. Sarah (Ann) Whileman (abt Jan 1855–25 Mar 1919)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) WILLIAMSON 1873–1937 m. Edwin PRIESTNALL 1871–1947 m. Charles Hewitt 1872–
    1. 1. Vera (May) PRIESTNALL 1914–1973 m. Maurice Wheelhouse 1917–1983
    2. 2. Sarah (E) Priestnell 1891–1938
    3. 3. Nellie Priestnell 1893–1969
    4. 4. Joseph (W) Priestnell 1895–1953
    5. 5. Harold PRIESTNALL 1900–1967 m. Gladys (M) Webber 1900–1963

Joseph Williamson's Timeline

10 Records

1852
17 Sep 1852
Birth of Joseph Williamson in Clay Cross, Chesterfield area, Derbyshire, England
Clay Cross, Chesterfield area, Derbyshire, England
1861
1861
Age 9
Joseph Williamson resided here in Whitworth, Whitworth, Durham, England
Whitworth, Whitworth, Durham, England
1871
1871
Age 19
Joseph Williamson resided here in Claycross, Claycross, Derbyshire, England
Claycross, Claycross, Derbyshire, England
1881
1881
Age 29
Joseph Williamson resided here in Workington, Cumberland, England
Workington, Cumberland, England
1891
1891
Age 39
Joseph Williamson resided here in Clay Cross, Clay Cross, Claylane, Derbyshire, England
Clay Cross, Clay Cross, Claylane, Derbyshire, England
1901
1901
Age 49
Joseph Williamson resided here in Claycross, Derbyshire, England
Claycross, Derbyshire, England
1911
1911
Age 59
Joseph Williamson resided here in Clays Lane, Derbyshire, England
Clays Lane, Derbyshire, England
1939
1939
Age 87
Joseph Williamson resided here in Derbyshire, England
Derbyshire, England
1940
12 Oct 1940
Age 88
Death of Joseph Williamson in Chesterfield area, Derbyshire, England
Chesterfield area, Derbyshire, England
1940
22 Nov 1940
Age 88
Joseph Williamson - Probate in Lewes
Lewes

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1852
    Event Place: Clay Cross, Chesterfield area, Derbyshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Whitworth, Whitworth, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 3710; Folio: 90; Page: 9; GSU roll: 543176

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Claycross, Claycross, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3605; Folio: 71; Page: 16; GSU roll: 839779

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Workington, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5178; Folio: 103; Page: 32; GSU roll: 1342249

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Clay Cross, Clay Cross, Claylane, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 2757; Folio: 127; Page: 9; GSU roll: 6097867

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Claycross, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3243; Folio: 122; Page: 18

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Clays Lane, Derbyshire, 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 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/5901b

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Chesterfield area, Derbyshire, England

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1940
    Event Place: Lewes
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
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