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William Drury 1875–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1875

Birth Location: Eckington, Derbyshire, England

Death Date: 15 Aug 1944

Death Location: Derbyshire, England

Father: Samuel Drury

Mother: Elizabeth Horner

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Billam

Children(s): Samuel Drury, Hannah Drury, John Drury, George Drury, James Drury, Jane Drury, Arthur Drury

The story of William Drury began in 1875 in Eckington, Derbyshire, England. In 1891, William Drury resided in Eckington, St Peter and St Paul, Eckington, Derbys. In 1901, William Drury resided in Hodthorpe Whitwell, Whitwell, Derbyshire, England. William Drury married Elizabeth Billam, and had children including Arthur Drury, George Drury, Hannah Elizabeth Drury, James Drury, Jane Drury, John William Drury, Samuel Drury. William Drury passed away in 1944 in Derbyshire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of William Drury began in 1875 in Eckington, Derbyshire, England.
  • In 1891, William Drury resided in Eckington, St Peter and St Paul, Eckington, Derbys.
  • In 1901, William Drury resided in Hodthorpe Whitwell, Whitwell, Derbyshire, England.
  • William Drury married Elizabeth Billam, and had children including Arthur Drury, George Drury, Hannah Elizabeth Drury, James Drury, Jane Drury, John William Drury, Samuel Drury.
  • William Drury passed away in 1944 in Derbyshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Drury
1850–1920
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Horner
1851–1923
Birth Location: Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
EH

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Billam
1880–1956
Birth Location: Langwith, Derbyshire, England
EB

Children(s)

Samuel Drury
1899–
Birth Location: Whitwell, Derbyshire, England
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Hannah Drury
1903–
Birth Location: Whitwell, Derbyshire, England
HD
John Drury
1907–
Birth Location: Hodthorpe, Derbyshire, England
JD
George Drury
1910–
Birth Location: Hodthorpe, Derbyshire, England
GD
James Drury
1913–
Birth Location: Hodthorpe, Derbyshire, England
JD
Jane Drury
1917–
Birth Location: Hodthorpe, Derbyshire, England
JD
Arthur Drury
1919–1984
Birth Location: Hodthorpe, Derbyshire, England
AD

William Drury's Ancestors

Self
William Drury
1875–1944
Birth Place: Eckington, Derbyshire, England
Parents
Samuel Drury
1850–1920
Elizabeth Horner
1851–1923
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
George Horner
1827–
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Ann Bayliss
1825–1878
Eckington, Derbyshire, England
Great-Grandparents
James Bayliss
1804–1890
Mary Black
1800–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Black
1766–1837
Ann Wells
1767–1839

William Drury's Descendants

1.
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William Drury (1875–15 Aug 1944) m. Elizabeth Billam (abt 1880–24 April 1956)
  1. 1. Samuel Drury 1899–
  2. 2. Hannah (Elizabeth) Drury 1903–
  3. 3. John (William) Drury 1907–
  4. 4. George Drury 1910–
  5. 5. James Drury 1913–
  6. 6. Jane Drury 1917–
  7. 7. Arthur Drury 1919–1984 m. Doris (A) Fripp 1917–1998
    1. 1. Peter Drury 1944–1958

William Drury's Timeline

7 Records

1875
1875
Birth of William Drury in Eckington, Derbyshire, England
Eckington, Derbyshire, England
1891
1891
Age 16
William Drury resided here in Eckington, St Peter and St Paul, Eckington, Derbyshire, England
Eckington, St Peter and St Paul, Eckington, Derbyshire, England
1901
1901
Age 26
William Drury resided here in Hodthorpe Whitwell, Whitwell, Derbyshire, England
Hodthorpe Whitwell, Whitwell, Derbyshire, England
1911
1911
Age 36
William Drury resided here in Whitwell, Nottinghamshire, England
Whitwell, Nottinghamshire, England
1921
1921
Age 46
William Drury resided here in Whitwell, Nottinghamshire, England
Whitwell, Nottinghamshire, England
1944
abt 1944
Age 69
Death of William Drury
None
1944
15 Aug 1944
Age 69
Burial of William Drury in Derbyshire, England
Derbyshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Eckington, Derbyshire, 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: 2770; Folio: 30; Page: 1; GSU roll: 6097880
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3129; Folio: 6; Page: 3
    [4] Derbyshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, Derbyshire Record Office; Matlock, Derbyshire, England; Diocese: Diocese of Derby; Reference Number: d705API35
    [5] Derbyshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1991, Derbyshire Record Office; Matlock, Derbyshire, England; Diocese: Diocese of Derby; Reference Number: d705API55
    [6] 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1515695, ED 11, Sch 11; Book: 15695

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Eckington, St Peter and St Paul, Eckington, 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: 2770; Folio: 30; Page: 1; GSU roll: 6097880

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Hodthorpe Whitwell, Whitwell, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3129; Folio: 6; Page: 3

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Whitwell, Nottinghamshire, 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 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Whitwell, Nottinghamshire, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1515695, ED 11, Sch 11; Book: 15695

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1944
    Record Source: Derbyshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1991, Derbyshire Record Office; Matlock, Derbyshire, England; Diocese: Diocese of Derby; Reference Number: d705API55

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1944
    Event Place: Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: Derbyshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1991, Derbyshire Record Office; Matlock, Derbyshire, England; Diocese: Diocese of Derby; Reference Number: d705API55
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