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William Farr 1881 – 1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Mar 1881

Birth Location: Foulness, Essex, England

Death Date: 12 Sep 1959

Death Location: Essex, England

Father: James Farr

Mother: Ellen Hawkes

Spouse(s): Laura Farr, Laura Farr

Children(s): William Farr

In 1881, William Farr entered the world in Foulness, Essex, England, born to James H Farr and Ellen L Hawkes. In 1881, William Farr resided in Foulness, Essex, England. In 1891, William Farr resided in Foulness Island, Essex, England. William Farr married Laura Farr, Laura Farr, and had children including William Henry Edward Farr. William Farr passed away in 1959 in Essex, England.

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Biography

  • In 1881, William Farr entered the world in Foulness, Essex, England, born to James H Farr and Ellen L Hawkes.
  • In 1881, William Farr resided in Foulness, Essex, England.
  • In 1891, William Farr resided in Foulness Island, Essex, England.
  • William Farr married Laura Farr, Laura Farr, and had children including William Henry Edward Farr.
  • William Farr passed away in 1959 in Essex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Farr
1840 – 1923
Birth Location: Goldhanger, Essex, England
JF
Ellen Hawkes
1849 – 1910
Birth Location: Foulness Island, Essex, England
EH

Spouses(s)

Laura Farr
1882 – 1943
Birth Location: Foulness, Essex
LF
Laura Farr
1881 – 1943
Birth Location: Foulness, Essex, England
LF

Children(s)

William Farr
1873 – 1992
Birth Location: Foulness, Essex, England
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William Farr's Ancestors

Self
William Farr
1881 – 1959
Birth Place: Foulness, Essex, England
Parents
James H Farr
1840 – 1923
Goldhanger, Essex, England
Ellen (L) Hawkes
1849 – 1910
Foulness Island, Essex, England
Grandparents
thomas farr
1811 – 1851
Coggeshall, Essex, England
Elizabeth Farr
1810 –
Maldon, Essex, England
james hawkes
1825 –
Essex, England
Hannah (Anne) Carder
1821 – 1890
Purleigh, Essex, England
Great-Grandparents
William Farr
1789 – 1854
Elizabeth Griffis
1796 – 1851
james hawkes
1789 – 1831
Sarah Grigg
1795 – 1878
John Carder
1790 – 1844
Hannah Carter
1791 – 1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Grigg
1755 – 1818

William Farr's Descendants

1.
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William Farr (2 Mar 1881 – 12 Sep 1959) m. Laura Farr (1882 – Dec 1943) m. Laura Farr (24 Apr 1881 – Dec 1943)
  1. 1. William (Henry Edward) Farr (abt 1873 – Oct 1992) m. Eva Young (abt 1905 – Sep 2001) m. Eva (May) Young (1890 – 24 Jul 1993) m. Elizabeth (Annie) Collier (abt 1860 – 20 Feb 1931)
    1. 1. Ronald Farr (28 Jun 1932 – 16 Jul 1990) m. Ann Holden
    2. 2. Douglas Farr (1925 – 20 August 1986) m. Joan Faithful (1924 – 2009)
      1. 1. Lorraine Farr (Oct 1955 – ) m. Michael Webb (1953 – ) m. Brian cobb m. michael Webb (1953 – )
        1. 1. Nicole (Tracey Webb) Taylor (25 May 1974 – ) m. Gary taylor
        2. 2. kelly Webb (27 Oct 1977 – ) m. Haitham Talab (04/07/1977 – ) m. haitham talab
        3. 3. Lee (ryan) cobb
      2. 2. David (Keith) Farr (1959 – 15 March 2005) m. Robyn (25 Oct 1965 – )
        1. 1. Ronald Farr (25 Oct 1977 – )
        2. 2. Ashleigh Farr (25 Oct 1980 – )
        3. 3. Donna Farr
      3. 3. Dougla Farr
      4. 4. Theresa Marshal m. David Marshall
        1. 1. Jason (Michael David) Marshall (1975 – 9 Jun 2003)
        2. 2. Danny (Douglas) Marshall (1979 – 26 Aug 2002)
        3. 3. Heather Marshall
        4. 4. Leanne Marshall
    3. 3. Glady Farr (abt 1893 – Jan 1976) m. Albert (Vincent) Riding (abt 1889 – 30 Apr 1977)
    4. 4. Ronald Farr (23 Feb 1922 – Apr 1991) m. Ann Holden (Dec 1943 – )
    5. 5. Peggy Farr
    6. 6. Dolly Farr
    7. 7. Peter Farr

William Farr's Timeline

8 Records

1881
2 Mar 1881
Birth of William Farr in Foulness, Essex, England
Foulness, Essex, England
1881
1881
William Farr resided here in Foulness, Essex, England
Foulness, Essex, England
1891
1891
Age 10
William Farr resided here in Foulness Island, Essex, England
Foulness Island, Essex, England
1901
1901
Age 20
William Farr resided here in Foulness St Mary, Essex, England
Foulness St Mary, Essex, England
1911
1911
Age 30
William Farr resided here in Foulness and Havengore, Essex, England
Foulness and Havengore, Essex, England
1939
1939
Age 58
William Farr resided here in Essex, England
Essex, England
1959
12 Sep 1959
Age 78
Death of William Farr in Essex, England
Essex, England
1959
13 Oct 1959
Age 78
William Farr - Probate in Ipswich
Ipswich

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1881
    Event Place: Foulness, Essex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG12; Piece: 1394; Folio: 108; Page: 19
    [2] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 10173; Schedule Number: 64
    [3] Essex, England, Church of England Marriages, 1754-1935, Essex Record Office; Chelmsford, Essex, England; Essex Church of England Parish Registers
    [4] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1772; Folio: 100; Page: 5; GSU roll: 1341428
    [5] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/1589K
    [6] England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915
    [7] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 4a; Page: 555
    [8] 1891 Wales Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 4530; Folio: 19; Page: 32; GSU roll: 6099640
    [9] 1901 England Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Foulness, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1772; Folio: 100; Page: 5; GSU roll: 1341428

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Foulness Island, Essex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG12; Piece: 1394; Folio: 108; Page: 19
    [2] 1891 Wales Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 4530; Folio: 19; Page: 32; GSU roll: 6099640

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Foulness St Mary, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Foulness and Havengore, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 10173; Schedule Number: 64

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Essex, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/1589K

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1959
    Event Place: Essex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 4a; Page: 555

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1959
    Event Place: Ipswich
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995
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