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William Edvyean Filmer 1842–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1842

Birth Location: , England

Death Date: 02 Nov 1920

Death Location: Southampton, Hampshire. Hill Lane Cemetery

Father: Thomas Filmer

Mother: (Maria) Filmer

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Schmidt

Children(s): Elisabeth Filmer, William Filmer, Annie Filmer

William Edvyean Filmer was born in 1842 in , England, the child of Thomas Wells Filmer And Maria Matilda Filmer. William Edvyean Filmer married Elizabeth Dorothea Schmidt, and had children including Annie Caroline Filmer, Elisabeth Charlotte Mathilde Filmer, William Cooper Temple Schmidt Filmer. William Edvyean Filmer passed away in 1920 in Southampton, Hampshire. Hill Lane Cemetery.

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Biography

  • William Edvyean Filmer was born in 1842 in , England, the child of Thomas Wells Filmer And Maria Matilda Filmer.
  • William Edvyean Filmer married Elizabeth Dorothea Schmidt, and had children including Annie Caroline Filmer, Elisabeth Charlotte Mathilde Filmer, William Cooper Temple Schmidt Filmer.
  • William Edvyean Filmer passed away in 1920 in Southampton, Hampshire. Hill Lane Cemetery.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Filmer's Ancestors

Self
William Filmer
1842–1920
Birth Place: , England
Parents
Thomas Wells Filmer
1806–1858
1662021, Stoke Damerel, Devon, England
(Maria) (Matilda) Filmer
1811–1879
Plymstock, Devon, England
Grandparents
George Filmer
1777–1861
Lenham Square, Kent, England
Grace Harvey
1779–1846
Plymstock, Devonshire, England
Richard Harvey
1787–1870
Woodland, Devon, England
Matilda Harvey
1790–1866
prob. Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
John Filmer
1738–1790
Sarah Wells
1745–1799
William Harvey
1757–1819
Anne Dewar)
1761–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Filmer
1715–1790
Mary Millden
1716–1790
John Wells
1718–1761
Sarah Stemp
1723–1766
William Harvey
1729–1759
Thomasine Vigurs
1731–1801
Ralph Dewar)
1725–
Anne Annis*Ninnis
1725–

William Filmer's Descendants

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William (Edvyean) Filmer (1842–02 Nov 1920) m. Elizabeth (Dorothea) Schmidt (1850-1851–3 Aug 1927)
  1. 1. Elisabeth (Charlotte Mathilde) Filmer 1876–1954
  2. 2. William (Cooper Temple Schmidt) Filmer 1873–1949 m. Emilia ((Amelia)) Brand 1864–1934 m. Bessie (Kate) Burrell 1878–1962
    1. 1. Brand (W) Filmer 1909–1989 m. Florence (Anne Filmer, nee) Matlock 1908–1988
      1. 1. Ann (Louise Gasparich, nee) Filmer 1936–1993 m. Chris (George) Gasparich 1931–1993
    2. 2. Barbara (Jane) Filmer 1912–1935
    3. 3. Georgina (Bessie Irvine, nee) Burrell\Jeffery 1905–1961 m. Harry (Newington Irvin -(Gen) Labourer) 1904–1991
  3. 3. Annie (Caroline) Filmer 1878–1963

William Filmer's Timeline

13 Records

1842
1842
Birth of William Edvyean Filmer in , England
, England
1843
13 Jan 1843
Age 1
Birth of William Edvyean Filmer in Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon, but registered in Canterbury, Kent
Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon, but registered in Canterbury, Kent
1843
13 January 1843
Age 1
Birth of William Edvyean Filmer in Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon,( registered in Canterbury, Kent, England)
Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon,( registered in Canterbury, Kent, England)
1843
13 January 1843
Age 1
Birth of William Edvyean Filmer in Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon
Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon
1843
1843
Age 1
Birth of William Edvyean Filmer in Plymouth, Devonshire
Plymouth, Devonshire
1851
1851
Age 9
William Edvyean Filmer resided here in Granite Works, Plymouth Charles the Martyr, Devon, England
Granite Works, Plymouth Charles the Martyr, Devon, England
1861
1861
Age 19
William Edvyean Filmer resided here in Vessels, Royal Navy, England
Vessels, Royal Navy, England
1871
1871
Age 29
William Edvyean Filmer resided here in Wolborough, Devon, England
Wolborough, Devon, England
1889
1889
Age 47
William Edvyean Filmer resided here in 13 Cranbury Plc., Hampshire, England
13 Cranbury Plc., Hampshire, England
1912
4 Apr 1912
Age 70
William Edvyean Filmer resided here in Japan
Japan
1920
2 Nov 1920
Age 78
Death of William Edvyean Filmer in Southampton, Hampshire, England
Southampton, Hampshire, England
1920
2 Nov 1920
Age 78
Death of William Edvyean Filmer in Southampton, Hampshire, England
Southampton, Hampshire, England
1920
02 Nov 1920
Age 78
Death of William Edvyean Filmer in Southampton, Hampshire
Southampton, Hampshire

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1843
    Event Place: Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon, but registered in Canterbury, Kent
    Record Source:
    [1] Honolulu, Hawaii, Passenger and Crew Lists, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, compiled 02131900 - 12301953; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A3422; Roll: 033; Record Group Title: Records of the
    [2] UK Incoming Passenger Lists, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists.; Class: BT26; Piece: 251; Item: 103
    [3] 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample
    [4] California, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at San Francisco, California; NAI Number: 4498993; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 8
    [5] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1878; Folio: 39; Page: 27; GSU roll: 221026.
    [6] Web: United Kingdom, Royal Naval Officers' Service Records Index, 1756-1931

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 January 1843
    Event Place: Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon,( registered in Canterbury, Kent, England)
    Record Source: Great Britain, Masters and Mates Certificates, 1850-1927

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 January 1843
    Event Place: Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 4441; Folio: 49; Page: 2; GSU roll: 543284.
    [2] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1878; Folio: 39; Page: 27; GSU roll: 221026.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1843
    Event Place: Plymouth, Devonshire
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Cited in the family tree "Hodgkiss (kunajas)" created by "kunajas"
    [2] Great Britain, Masters and Mates Certificates, 1850-1927
    [3] England & Wales, Death Index:
    [4] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 4441; Folio: 49; Page: 2; GSU roll: 543284.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1842
    Event Place: , England

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1912- aged 69yrs (married)
    Event Place: Honolulu, Hawaii
    Record Source: Honolulu, Hawaii, Passenger and Crew Lists, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, compiled 02131900 - 12301953; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A3422; Roll: 033; Record Group Title: Records of the

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1806-1930
    Event Place: United Kingdom
    Record Source: UK, Courts Martial Registers, 1806-1930, Page 344 1806-1930

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Granite Works, Plymouth Charles the Martyr, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1878; Folio: 39; Page: 27; GSU roll: 221026.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Vessels, Royal Navy, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 4441; Folio: 49; Page: 2; GSU roll: 543284.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1869
    Event Place: Plymouth
    Record Source: Great Britain, Masters and Mates Certificates, 1850-1927

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Wolborough, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1889
    Event Place: 13 Cranbury Plc., Hampshire, England
    Record Source: UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946, UK, City and County Directories, 1600s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1905
    Event Place: Southampton, England
    Record Source: UK Incoming Passenger Lists, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists.; Class: BT26; Piece: 251; Item: 103

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1912
    Event Place: Hong Kong
    Record Source: Honolulu, Hawaii, Passenger and Crew Lists, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, compiled 02131900 - 12301953; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A3422; Roll: 033; Record Group Title: Records of the

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1912
    Event Place: Japan
    Record Source: California, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at San Francisco, California; NAI Number: 4498993; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 8

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1912 - aboard the "Nippon Maru "
    Event Place: San Francisco, California
    Record Source: California, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at San Francisco, California; NAI Number: 4498993; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 8

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Yokohama, Japan
    Record Source:
    [1] UK Incoming Passenger Lists, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists.; Class: BT26; Piece: 251; Item: 103
    [2] California, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at San Francisco, California; NAI Number: 4498993; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 8

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Plymouth Charle, Devonshire
    Record Source: 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1920
    Event Place: Southampton, Hampshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Death Index:

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1920
    Event Place: Southampton, Hampshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Death Index:

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Nov 1920
    Event Place: Southampton, Hampshire

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Southampton, Hampshire. Hill Lane Cemetery
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Cited in the family tree "Filmer Family Tree" created by "oranderson126

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