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Matthew Willey 1803–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jul 1803

Birth Location: Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England

Death Date: 25 Jan 1870

Death Location: St. Hildas, South Shields, Durham, England

Father: John Willey

Mother: Hannah Hepple

Spouse(s): Mary Fenwick

Children(s): Ann Willey

The story of Matthew Willey began in 1803 in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England. In 1841, Matthew Willey resided in Birtley, Chester Le Street, Durham, England. Matthew Willey married Mary Fenwick, and had children including Ann Willey, Hannah Willey. Matthew Willey passed away in 1870 in St. Hildas, South Shields, Durham, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Matthew Willey began in 1803 in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England.
  • In 1841, Matthew Willey resided in Birtley, Chester Le Street, Durham, England.
  • Matthew Willey married Mary Fenwick, and had children including Ann Willey, Hannah Willey.
  • Matthew Willey passed away in 1870 in St. Hildas, South Shields, Durham, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Willey
1766–1842
Birth Location: Whittonstall, Northumberland, England
JW
Hannah Hepple
1771–1824
Birth Location: Kirkhill, Hartburn, Northumberland, England
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Spouses(s)

Mary Fenwick
1799–1875
Birth Location: Chester-Le-Street, Durham, England
MF

Children(s)

Ann Willey
1825–
Birth Location: Chester-le-Street, Durham, England
AW

Matthew Willey's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Willey
1803–1870
Birth Place: Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England
Parents
John Willey
1766–1842
Whittonstall, Northumberland, England
Hannah Hepple
1771–1824
Kirkhill, Hartburn, Northumberland, England
Grandparents
Elizabeth
1745–1772
UK
John Hepple
1724–1795
Hartburn, Northumberland, England
Mary Brown
1734–1822
Elsdon, Northumberland, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Matthew Willey's Descendants

1.
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Matthew Willey (11 Jul 1803–25 Jan 1870) m. Mary Fenwick (4 Feb 1799–Sep 1875)
  1. 1. Ann Willey 1825– m. Robert Archer 1824–
    1. 1. Thomas Archer 1855– m. Mary 1859–
      1. 1. Hannah Archer 1883–
      2. 2. Eliza Archer 1887–
      3. 3. Theresa Archer 1889–
      4. 4. John Archer 1892–
      5. 5. Edward Archer 1892–
      6. 6. Margaret Archer 1896–
      7. 7. Rosina Archer 1884–
    2. 2. John Archer 1858–
    3. 3. Sarah Archer 1860–1907 m. Robert Newton 1851–1906
    4. 4. Margaret (A) Archer 1863–

Matthew Willey's Timeline

7 Records

1803
11 Jul 1803
Birth of Matthew Willey in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England
Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England
1803
4 Sep 1803
Matthew Willey was baptized in Chester Le Street, Durham, England
Chester Le Street, Durham, England
1841
1841
Age 38
Matthew Willey resided here in Birtley, Chester Le Street, Durham, England
Birtley, Chester Le Street, Durham, England
1851
1851
Age 48
Matthew Willey resided here in Birtley, Durham, England
Birtley, Durham, England
1861
1861
Age 58
Matthew Willey resided here in Birtley, Durham, England
Birtley, Durham, England
1870
Jan 1870
Age 67
Death of Matthew Willey in South Shields, Durham, England
South Shields, Durham, England
1870
25 Jan 1870
Age 67
Burial of Matthew Willey in St. Hildas, South Shields, Durham, England
St. Hildas, South Shields, Durham, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1803
    Event Place: Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 3762; Folio: 65; Page: 15; GSU roll: 543183
    [2] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2394; Folio: 448; Page: 5; GSU roll: 87072
    [3] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [4] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 300; Book: 1; Civil Parish: Chester Le Street; County: Durham; Enumeration District: 1; Folio: 16; Page: 26; Line: 15; GSU roll: 241348
    [5] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [6] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1803
    Event Place: Chester Le Street, Durham, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Birtley, Chester Le Street, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 300; Book: 1; Civil Parish: Chester Le Street; County: Durham; Enumeration District: 1; Folio: 16; Page: 26; Line: 15; GSU roll: 241348

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Birtley, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2394; Folio: 448; Page: 5; GSU roll: 87072

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Birtley, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 3762; Folio: 65; Page: 15; GSU roll: 543183

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1870
    Event Place: South Shields, Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [2] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1870
    Event Place: St. Hildas, South Shields, Durham, England
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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