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William Henry Darnell 1854–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Nov 1854

Birth Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England

Death Date: 12 May 1938

Death Location: Newton Road Cemetery, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England

Father: David Darnell

Mother: Rebecca Pettitt

Spouse(s): Emma Willmott, Annie Denton

Children(s): Harry Darnell, Florence Darnell, Fred Darnell, Jessie Darnell, Cyril Darnell

In 1854, William Henry Darnell entered the world in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, born to David Darnell And Rebecca Pettitt. In 1861, William Henry Darnell resided in Pytchley Row, Finedon, Northamptonshire, England. In 1871, William Henry Darnell resided in 14 Ebenezer Terrace, Rushden, Northamptonshire, En. William Henry Darnell married Annie Denton, Emma Rebecca Willmott, and had children including Cyril Darnell, Florence Annie Darnell, Fred Darnell, Harry Darnell, Jessie May Darnell. William Henry Darnell passed away in 1938 in Newton Road Cemetery, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1854, William Henry Darnell entered the world in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, born to David Darnell And Rebecca Pettitt.
  • In 1861, William Henry Darnell resided in Pytchley Row, Finedon, Northamptonshire, England.
  • In 1871, William Henry Darnell resided in 14 Ebenezer Terrace, Rushden, Northamptonshire, En.
  • William Henry Darnell married Annie Denton, Emma Rebecca Willmott, and had children including Cyril Darnell, Florence Annie Darnell, Fred Darnell, Harry Darnell, Jessie May Darnell.
  • William Henry Darnell passed away in 1938 in Newton Road Cemetery, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Darnell
1830–1926
Birth Location: Irchester, Northamptonshire, England
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Rebecca Pettitt
1827–1901
Birth Location: Finedon, Northamptonshire, England
RP

Spouses(s)

Emma Willmott
1856–1910
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
EW
Annie Denton
1882–1940
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
AD

Children(s)

Harry Darnell
1890–1976
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
HD
Florence Darnell
1880–1961
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
FD
Fred Darnell
1883–1956
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
FD
Jessie Darnell
1886–1969
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
JD
Cyril Darnell
1888–1936
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
CD

William Darnell's Ancestors

Self
William Darnell
1854–1938
Birth Place: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
David Darnell
1830–1926
Irchester, Northamptonshire, England
Rebecca Pettitt
1827–1901
Finedon, Northamptonshire, England
Grandparents
Green Darnell
1801–1862
Northamptonshire, England
Elizabeth Longland
1790–1837
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Darnell's Descendants

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William (Henry) Darnell (27 Nov 1854–12 May 1938) m. Emma (Rebecca) Willmott (Abt. 1856–25 Jun 1910) m. Annie Denton (1882–Jul-Aug-Sep 1940)
  1. 1. Harry Darnell 1890–1976 m. Florence (Emily) Watson 1891–1981
    1. 1. Peter (Watson) Darnell 1919–2012
  2. 2. Florence (Annie) Darnell 1880–1961
  3. 3. Fred Darnell 1883–1956
  4. 4. Jessie (May) Darnell 1886–1969
  5. 5. Cyril Darnell 1888–1936 m. Mary (J A) Sims 1890–
    1. 1. Margaret (P) Darnell 1915–1978

William Darnell's Timeline

11 Records

1854
27 Nov 1854
Birth of William Henry Darnell in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
1861
1861
Age 7
William Henry Darnell resided here in Pytchley Row, Finedon, Northamptonshire, England
Pytchley Row, Finedon, Northamptonshire, England
1871
1871
Age 17
William Henry Darnell resided here in 14 Ebenezer Terrace, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
14 Ebenezer Terrace, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1881
1881
Age 27
William Henry Darnell resided here in 6 Orchard Cottages, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
6 Orchard Cottages, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1891
1891
Age 37
William Henry Darnell resided here in Church Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Church Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1901
1901
Age 47
William Henry Darnell resided here in 18 Church Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
18 Church Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1911
1911
Age 57
William Henry Darnell resided here in 18 Church Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
18 Church Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1938
May 1938
Age 84
William Henry Darnell resided here in 114 Higham Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
114 Higham Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1938
09 May 1938
Age 84
Death of William Henry Darnell in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1938
12 May 1938
Age 84
Burial of William Henry Darnell in Newton Road Cemetery, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Newton Road Cemetery, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1938
08 Jun 1938
Age 84
William Henry Darnell - Probate in Northamptonshire, England
Northamptonshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1854
    Event Place: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [2] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 1498; Folio: 56; Page: 32; GSU roll: 828802
    [3] 1861 England Census
    [4] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1211; Folio: 60; Page: 27; GSU Roll: 6096321
    [5] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1441; Folio: 39; Page: 27
    [6] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005
    [7] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 8558; Schedule Number: 66
    [8] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1568; Folio: 48; Page: 21; GSU roll: 1341377
    [9] Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Marriages, Northamptonshire Record Office; Northampton, England; Register Type: Parish Registers; Reference Numbers: 285P/226

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Pytchley Row, Finedon, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: 14 Ebenezer Terrace, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 1498; Folio: 56; Page: 32; GSU roll: 828802

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: 6 Orchard Cottages, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1568; Folio: 48; Page: 21; GSU roll: 1341377

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Church Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1211; Folio: 60; Page: 27; GSU Roll: 6096321

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 18 Church Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1441; Folio: 39; Page: 27

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: 18 Church Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census Summary Books, Class: RG78; Piece: 442
    [2] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 8558; Schedule Number: 66

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: May 1938
    Event Place: 114 Higham Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 May 1938
    Event Place: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005
    [2] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941, Probate calendar
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 12 May 1938
    Event Place: Newton Road Cemetery, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Cited in the family tree "My tree" created by "jcsnewton"
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 08 Jun 1938
    Event Place: Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941, Probate calendar
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