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William Farris 1821 – 1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Feb 1821

Birth Location: St Pancras, Boomsbury, Middlesex, England

Death Date: 31 Dec 1900

Death Location: Camden, London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Father: Thomas FARRIS

Mother: Sarah NUNN

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Farris)

Children(s): William Farris, Eliza O´Conner), Sarah Frost), Alice Cooper), Elizabeth Farris, Emily Farris, Elizabeth Farris, Alfred Farris, Blanche Farris

The story of William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator began in 1821 in St Pancras, Boomsbury, Middlesex, England. In 1841, William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator resided in St Pancras, Middlesex, England. William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator married Elizabeth French (marr. Farris), and had children including William Farris, Eliza Farris (marr. O´Conner), Sarah Farris (marr. Frost), Alice Farris (marr. Cooper), Elizabeth Farris, Emily Farris, Elizabeth Julia Farris, Alfred William Farris, Blanche Rebecca Farris. William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator passed away in 1900 in Camden, London, Middlesex, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • The story of William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator began in 1821 in St Pancras, Boomsbury, Middlesex, England.
  • In 1841, William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator resided in St Pancras, Middlesex, England.
  • William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator married Elizabeth French (marr. Farris), and had children including William Farris, Eliza Farris (marr. O´Conner), Sarah Farris (marr. Frost), Alice Farris (marr. Cooper), Elizabeth Farris, Emily Farris, Elizabeth Julia Farris, Alfred William Farris, Blanche Rebecca Farris.
  • William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator passed away in 1900 in Camden, London, Middlesex, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas FARRIS
1794 – 1872
Birth Location: Blackwell, Middlesex, England
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Sarah NUNN
1793 – 1871
Birth Location: Blackawton, Devon, England
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Farris)
1817 – 1896
Birth Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
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Children(s)

William Farris
1839 – 1845
Birth Location: St. Pancras, Camden, London, Middlesex, England
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Eliza O´Conner)
1841 – 1908
Birth Location: St Pancras, Middlesex, England
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Sarah Frost)
1843 – 1928
Birth Location: St Pancras, Middlesex, England
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Alice Cooper)
1846 – 1890
Birth Location: St Pancras, Middlesex, England
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Elizabeth Farris
1847 –
Birth Location: St Pancras, Middlesex, England
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Emily Farris
1848 – 1918
Birth Location: St Pancras, Middlesex, England
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Elizabeth Farris
1849 – 1918
Birth Location: London, Middlesex, England
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Alfred Farris
1853 –
Birth Location: St Pancras,Camden, Middlesex, England
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Blanche Farris
1855 – 1938
Birth Location: St Pancras, Middlesex, England
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William Farris's Ancestors

Self
William Farris
1821 – 1900
Birth Place: St Pancras, Boomsbury, Middlesex, England
Parents
Thomas FARRIS
1794 – 1872
Blackwell, Middlesex, England
Sarah (Elizabeth) NUNN
1793 – 1871
Blackawton, Devon, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Farris's Descendants

1.
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William Farris (23 Feb 1821 – 31 Dec 1900) m. Elizabeth (French (marr.) Farris) (abt 1817 – 1896-07-01)
  1. 1. William Farris (29 JUN 1839 – 1845)
  2. 2. Eliza (Farris (marr.) O´Conner) (30 Aug 1841 – Sep 1908) m. John (Robert) Bowen (1845 – )
    1. 1. Minnie Bowen (1869 – )
    2. 2. John Bowen (1870 – )
    3. 3. George (R) Bowen (1877 – )
  3. 3. Sarah (Farris (marr.) Frost) (15-01-1843 – 1 JUN 1928)
  4. 4. Alice (Farris (marr.) Cooper) (10 JAN 1846 – 1890)
  5. 5. Elizabeth Farris (abt 1847 – )
  6. 6. Emily Farris (12 apr 1848 – 1 feb 1918) m. Robert (Alexander Lepper) Enkel (13 juli 1851 – 7 November 1902)
    1. 1. Robert (Thomas Lepper) Enkel (30 March 1872 – 14 jan 1946) m. Margaret Cochrane (23 May 1868 – 10 Apr 1945) m. Margueret Eukel (23 May 1870 – )
      1. 1. Robert (Alexander) Enkel (25 August 1891 – 2 Dec 1958) m. Florence (Evelyn Gladys) Ryall (8 Aug 1895 – 11 Sep 1983)
        1. 1. Robert (Osmond) Enkel (abt 1918 – 25 Jan 1993) m. Dorothy Sharp (1910 – )
        2. 2. Maurice (Alexander) Enkel (18 Apr 1920 – 25 June 1999)
        3. 3. Alexander (George) Enkel (7 Jan 1922 – 23 Dec 2012)
      2. 2. Emily (Margaret) Enkel (1893 – April 1983) m. Alec (George) Bounsall
        1. 1. Ruth Parmelee
        2. 2. Alec (G.D.) Bounsall
      3. 3. Alice (Elizabeth) Enkel (5 Apr 1895 – 11 Sep 1962) m. Alfred Tulley
      4. 4. Alfred (Charles) Enkel (14 Feb 1897 – 6 Apr 1917)
      5. 5. Osfrid (Chas) Enkel (14 Feb 1897 – )
      6. 6. William (John) Enkel (17 Oct 1898 – 24 (27?) Dec 1899)
      7. 7. Irene (Dorothy) Enkel (21 Dec 1900 – 23 Dec 1985) m. Thomas (James) Gillians (21 Jul 1895 – 1 Feb 1959)
        1. 1. Edith (Irene) Gillians (1922 – 7 Jul)
        2. 2. James (Alfred) Gillians (21 Jan 1924 – 12 Sep 1981)
        3. 3. Dorothy (Margaret) Gillians (18 Jun 1932 – 22 Nov 1945)
      8. 8. Perine (D) Enkel (22 Dec 1900 – )
      9. 9. Irene Enkel (abt 1901 – )
      10. 10. Paul (Thomas) Enkel (1904 – 1904)
      11. 11. Ronald (James) Enkel (Jul 1908 – 13 Dec 1970) m. Ann (Alexandria) Allan
      12. 12. Ronald (Jas) Enkel (abt 1909 – )
      13. 13. Thomas (J.) Gillians
    2. 2. Alexander (John Lepper) Enkel (23 Dec 1874 – 29 aug 1947) m. Anne (Maria) Morrish (10 Nov 1871 – 3 Jun 1949)
      1. 1. Violet (Lepper) Enkel (24 Apr 1901 – 23 Nov 1938) m. Gilbert (Thomas) Pritchard (abt 1904 – 16 Dec 1962) m. George (William) FLETCHER (Mar 1901 – 1952)
        1. 1. Cecil (James) Pritchard
      2. 2. Benjamin (Lepper) Enkel (Jan 1902 – 18 Apr 1969) m. Hilda (Florence) Fletcher (July 1901 – 19 Sep 1976)
        1. 1. Doreen ("Pam" Pamela) Enkel (1930 – 29 Jul 1979)
        2. 2. Joyce (Esmond) Enkel (1931 – 24 Nov 2014)
        3. 3. Valma (Audrey) Enkel (26 Mar 1933 – 19 Apr 2005)
        4. 4. Benjamin (Lepper) Enkel (28 Dec 1936 – 20 Aug 1992)
        5. 5. Fay (Lorraine) Enkel (1940 – 19 Jun 1989)
      3. 3. Alexander (John Lepper) Enkel (Sep 1908 – 25 Oct 1986)
      4. 4. Rose (Lepper) Enkel (23 Mar 1912 – 23 Mar 1912)
      5. 5. George (Lepper) Enkel (2 Jun 1914 – 27 Sep 1996) m. Lillian Florence (1917 – 15 Nov 1998)
    3. 3. Emily (Alicia Lepper) Enkel (1877 – 5 Jan 1960) m. Frederic (George) Fewell (19 May 1874 – 26 Jun 1940)
      1. 1. Kathleen (Enkel) Fewell (Sep 1899 – )
      2. 2. Frederick (Robert Enkel) Fewell (11 Apr 1901 – 1971)
      3. 3. Alfred (James Enkel) Fewell (Jan 1903 – Jan 1903)
      4. 4. Emily (May Enkel) Fewell (7 Dec 1904 – )
      5. 5. Dorothy (Rose Enkel) Fewell (1906 – )
      6. 6. Margery (Janet Enkel) Fewell (15 Dec 1907 – Aug 1989)
      7. 7. Philip (Enkel) Fewell (abt 1909 – )
      8. 8. Wilfred (Enkel) Fewell (27 Nov 1912 – )
      9. 9. Sidney (Thomas Enkel) Fewell (28 Nov 1912 – Jul 1988)
      10. 10. Edwin (D Enkel) Fewell (1914 – Jun 1914)
      11. 11. Alfred (George) Fewell (17 Apr 1915 – Jun 1996) m. Phyllis (Joan) Simmonds (8 Nov 1922 – 24 Nov 1971) m. Jean Hines
      12. 12. Edna (Elizabeth) Fewell (10 feb 1921 – Jul 2004) m. Bert (Allen) Austin (12 Jun 1918 – Feb 1987)
    4. 4. Elizabeth (Ann Lepper) Enkel (1878 – 28 Feb 1970) m. Edward (A) Randall (Jun 1838 – Jul-Sep 1906) m. Alfred (George) Parker (Jun 1882 – 23 Oct 1961)
      1. 1. Edward (F) Randall (abt 1900 – )
      2. 2. Leslie (Edward) Randall (Jan 1901 – )
    5. 5. Charles (Emmanuel Lepper) Enkel (1880 – 16 apr 1961) m. Charlotte (Kate Kenny) Howard (17 May 1881 – 16 Feb 1898) m. Gertrude Tyler (29 sep 1882 – 1 feb 1979)
      1. 1. Alexander (Charles) Enkel (22 nov 1902 – 21 apr 1980) m. Janet (Marjorie) Duncalf (10 Apr 1912 – 10 May 1992)
      2. 2. Evelyn (Gertrude) Enkel (25 jan 1905 – 16 Mar 1952) m. Charles (William Alfred) Matthews (27 sep 1905 – Apr 1987)
        1. 1. Marie (Jean Matthews (m) Dongray) (18 okt 1929 – Dec 1984) m. Dennis (William) Dongray (11 Jan 1914 – Apr 1998)
        2. 2. Herman (Jon W.) Matthews (30 jan 1933 – 20 aug 2009)
        3. 3. Brenda (B) Matthews (Sep 1936 – )
        4. 4. Bryan (C R) Matthews (Dec 1937 – )
        5. 5. Josie (E Matthews (m) Ronald) (Sep 1944 – ) m. Peter (J) Ronald
        6. 6. Janet (M S) Matthews (Sep 1944 – )
      3. 3. Norman (Edward) Enkel (11 jan 1907 – 2 jan 1984) m. Elizabeth (Lees) Slater (8 Jul 1908 – 12 feb 1992)
        1. 1. Norman (Enard) Enkel (1932-06 – 2015-05-17) m. Ann (D) Harris
        2. 2. Newton (Edward) Enkel (6 april 1936 – 20 juni 2019) m. Gerd (Else-Marie*) Hedberg (23 september 1937 – 12 augusti 2018) m. Ann (Brown) (Key) (11 Jul 1937 – 22 Feb 2014) m. Jennifer
      4. 4. Amy (Irene) Enkel (8 feb 1909 – 19 feb 2001) m. Walter (Harold) Jones (27 Mar 1909 – 10 Apr 1994)
      5. 5. Thomas (Robert) Enkel (18 May 1911 – 29 May 1985) m. Gladys (Maude) Whitton (10 Aug 1915 – 2003)
      6. 6. Eric (Herbert) Enkel (14 jun 1915 – 16 mar 2002) m. Phyllis (I. F.) Locke (29 Oct 1914 – 15 February 2008)
        1. 1. Carolyn (A) Enkel (10 januari 19 – ) m. Moulton
      7. 7. Louis (James) Enkel (1919 – 3 Sep 2013)
      8. 8. Mabel (Alice) Enkel (24 Jun 1923 – 4 augusti 2017) m. Rex (George) Flatt (24 Nov 1920 – 30 May 1977)
        1. 1. Elaine (Carole) Flatt (5 Mar 1952 – ) m. Lloyd (Albert) Grier (7 Feb 1956 – )
        2. 2. Denise (Ann) Flatt (14 Sep 1954 – ) m. David (Rolston) Stevenson (15 Aug 1953 – )
      9. 9. Ronald (John*) Enkel (16 nov 1925 – 2 Oct 1997) m. Betty (Doris) Pearce (11 Jul 1929 – 22 Aug 1955) m. Mary Russell (14 november 1933 – )
        1. 1. Russell (John) Enkel (1958 – ) m. Jane Shilton (?1958 – )
        2. 2. Adrian (Charles) Enkel (14 mars 1961 – ) m. Alison McNally (27 november 1967 – )
        3. 3. Glenn (Robert*) Enkel (12 maj 1963 – )
        4. 4. Bruce (Howard*) Enkel (8 oktober 1965 – )
    6. 6. Alice (Rebecca Lepper) Enkel (1883 – 1970) m. Charles (William) Downes (1 Sep 1885 – )
    7. 7. Paul (Lepper) Enkel (Oct 1883 – Dec 1883)
    8. 8. Alfred (Benjamin Lepper) Enkel (5 feb 1885 – 28 dec 1928) m. Elizabeth (Ann*) Wright (1878 – 1917-06-01)
      1. 1. Alfred (Norman) Enkel (23 Dec 1912 – 20 Jan 1987) m. Violet (M) Collins (7 Mar 1914 – abt 1976) m. Ida (L) Walker
      2. 2. Frank (Geoffrey) Enkel (28 Apr 1917 – 16-07-2007) m. Mary (E A) Ryan
  7. 7. Elizabeth (Julia) Farris (7 Dec 1849 – 21 Aug 1918)
  8. 8. Alfred (William) Farris (22 Mar 1853 – )
  9. 9. Blanche (Rebecca) Farris (30 Jul 1855 – Oct 1938)

William Farris's Timeline

12 Records

1821
23 Feb 1821
Birth of William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator in St Pancras, Boomsbury, Middlesex, England
St Pancras, Boomsbury, Middlesex, England
1821
22 Apr 1821
William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator was baptized in Bloomsbury St George, England
Bloomsbury St George, England
1841
1841
Age 20
William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator resided here in St Pancras, Middlesex, England
St Pancras, Middlesex, England
1851
1851
Age 30
William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator resided here in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
1861
1861
Age 40
William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator resided here in Islington, Middlesex, England
Islington, Middlesex, England
1865
1865
Age 44
William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator resided here in London, England
London, England
1871
1871
Age 50
William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator resided here in St Pancras, London, England
St Pancras, London, England
1881
1881
Age 60
William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator resided here in Pancras, London, England
Pancras, London, England
1891
1891
Age 70
William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator resided here in St Pancras, London, England
St Pancras, London, England
1900
31 Dec 1900
Age 79
Death of William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator in Camden, London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Camden, London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
1900
31 Dec 1900
Age 79
Burial of William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator in Camden, London, England
Camden, London, England
1901
28 Jan 1901
Age 80
William Farris Paper-hanger Decorator - Probate in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1821
    Event Place: St Pancras, Boomsbury, Middlesex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 217; Folio: 67; Page: 39; GSU roll: 824599.
    [2] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 128; Folio: 6; Page: 18; GSU roll: 542578.
    [3] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1713; Folio: 447; Page: 30; GSU roll: 193621
    [4] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 194; Folio: 84; Page: 32; GSU roll: 1341043
    [5] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 124; Folio: 90; Page: 15; GSU roll: 6095234
    [6] Englands folkräkning från 1841, Class: HO107; Piece: 682; Book: 2; Civil Parish: St Pancras; County: Middlesex; Enumeration District: 2; Folio: 7; Page: 8; Line: 10; GSU roll: 438798
    [7] London, England, Deaths and Burials, 1813-1980, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: p90/pan1/209
    [8] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1915
    [9] London, England, register från fattigvårdsnämnder, 1738-1930, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Poor Law School District Registers, 1852-1918; Reference: WEBG/ST/141/002

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1821
    Event Place: Bloomsbury St George, England
    Record Source: London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906, London Metropolitan Archives, Bloomsbury St George, Register of Baptism, p82/geo1, Item 005

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: St Pancras, Middlesex, England
    Record Source: Englands folkräkning från 1841, Class: HO107; Piece: 682; Book: 2; Civil Parish: St Pancras; County: Middlesex; Enumeration District: 2; Folio: 7; Page: 8; Line: 10; GSU roll: 438798

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1713; Folio: 447; Page: 30; GSU roll: 193621

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Islington, Middlesex, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 128; Folio: 6; Page: 18; GSU roll: 542578.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: London, England, befolkningsförteckningar, 1736-1943, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London City Directories

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: St Pancras, London, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 217; Folio: 67; Page: 39; GSU roll: 824599.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Pancras, London, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 194; Folio: 84; Page: 32; GSU roll: 1341043

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: St Pancras, London, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 124; Folio: 90; Page: 15; GSU roll: 6095234

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1900
    Event Place: Camden, London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966
    [2] Webben: Storbritannien, begravningsregister från Deceased Online, 1576-2014, Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes
    [3] London, England, Deaths and Burials, 1813-1980, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: p90/pan1/209
    [4] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1900
    Event Place: Camden, London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Webben: Storbritannien, begravningsregister från Deceased Online, 1576-2014, Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes
    [2] London, England, Deaths and Burials, 1813-1980, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: p90/pan1/209

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1901
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966
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