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William James Maxey 1843–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jul 1843

Birth Location: Colchester, Essex, England

Death Date: 3 Jun 1899

Death Location: Poplar, London, England

Father: Simon Maxey

Mother: Mary Norman

Spouse(s): Emma Yeo

Children(s): William Maxey, Alfred Maxey, Elizabeth Maxey, Edward Maxey, Thomas Maxey, Emma Maxey

In 1843, William James Maxey entered the world in Colchester, Essex, England, born to Simon James Maxey And Mary Ann Norman. In 1861, William James Maxey resided in Bermondsey, Surrey, England. In 1881, William James Maxey resided in Bow, London, England. William James Maxey married Emma Sophia Yeo, and had children including Alfred Maxey, Edward Maxey, Elizabeth Maxey, Emma Maxey, James Maxey, Thomas Maxey, William John Maxey. William James Maxey passed away in 1899 in Poplar, London, England.

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Biography

  • In 1843, William James Maxey entered the world in Colchester, Essex, England, born to Simon James Maxey And Mary Ann Norman.
  • In 1861, William James Maxey resided in Bermondsey, Surrey, England.
  • In 1881, William James Maxey resided in Bow, London, England.
  • William James Maxey married Emma Sophia Yeo, and had children including Alfred Maxey, Edward Maxey, Elizabeth Maxey, Emma Maxey, James Maxey, Thomas Maxey, William John Maxey.
  • William James Maxey passed away in 1899 in Poplar, London, England.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Maxey's Ancestors

Self
William Maxey
1843–1899
Birth Place: Colchester, Essex, England
Parents
Simon James Maxey
1825–1847
Colchester, England, United Kingdom
Mary (Ann) Norman
1826–1886
Colchester, Essex
Grandparents
William Maxey
1800–
Rivenhall, Worcestershire, England
Elizabeth Mann
1800–
Newnham, Gloucestershire, England
William (Samuel) Norman
1797–
Colchester, Essex
Susannah Filer
1801–1876
Colchester, Essex
Great-Grandparents
Eleanor
1775–
John Filer
1770–
Susannah Beaumont
1771–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Maxey's Descendants

1.
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William (James) Maxey (7 Jul 1843–3 Jun 1899) m. Emma (Sophia) Yeo (Jul 1845–Dec 1917)
  1. 1. William (John) Maxey 1863–1915 m. Louisa (Mary Ann) Smith 1863–1934
    1. 1. Percy (Thomas Metzener) Maxey 1885–1975 m. Mary (Ann Rebecca) Young 1888–1960
      1. 1. Mary (Ann Louisa) Maxey 1911–2003 m. Edward (Horace) Sedge 1908–1991
        1. 1. Janet (Elizabeth) Sedge 1944–1995
      2. 2. William (Edward) Maxey 1919–2000
      3. 3. Percy (Andrew George) Maxey 1915–1928
      4. 4. May (Rosabell) Maxey 1912–1999
      5. 5. Helen (Florence) Maxey 1917–2002
    2. 2. William Maxey 1884–
    3. 3. Albert Maxey 1888–
    4. 4. Florence Maxey 1890–
    5. 5. George Maxey 1892–
    6. 6. Frederick Maxey 1894–
    7. 7. Alice Maxey 1898–
    8. 8. James Maxey 1901–
    9. 9. Rosina Maxey 1903–
  2. 2. Alfred Maxey 1879–
  3. 3. Elizabeth Maxey 1874–
  4. 4. Edward Maxey 1868–
  5. 5. Thomas Maxey 1876–
  6. 6. Emma Maxey 1870–

William Maxey's Timeline

8 Records

1843
7 Jul 1843
Birth of William James Maxey in Colchester, Essex, England
Colchester, Essex, England
1861
1861
Age 18
William James Maxey resided here in Bermondsey, Surrey, England
Bermondsey, Surrey, England
1881
1881
Age 38
William James Maxey resided here in Bow, London, England
Bow, London, England
1891
1891
Age 48
William James Maxey resided here in Stratford Le Bow St Mary, London, England
Stratford Le Bow St Mary, London, England
1894
1894
Age 51
William James Maxey resided here in Bow and Bromley, England
Bow and Bromley, England
1897
1897
Age 54
William James Maxey resided here in Bow and Bromley, England
Bow and Bromley, England
1899
3 Jun 1899
Age 56
Death of William James Maxey in Poplar, London, England
Poplar, London, England
1901
1901
Age 58
William James Maxey resided here in Bow and Bromley, England
Bow and Bromley, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1843
    Event Place: Colchester, Essex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG12; Piece: 315; Folio: 164; Page: 58
    [2] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 490; Folio: 130; Page: 37; GSU roll: 1341108
    [3] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 325; Folio: 34; Page: 7; GSU roll: 542615
    [4] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [5] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Bermondsey, Surrey, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 325; Folio: 34; Page: 7; GSU roll: 542615

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Bow, London, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 490; Folio: 130; Page: 37; GSU roll: 1341108

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Stratford Le Bow St Mary, London, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG12; Piece: 315; Folio: 164; Page: 58

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1894
    Event Place: Bow and Bromley, England
    Record Source: London, England, Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1897
    Event Place: Bow and Bromley, England
    Record Source: London, England, Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Bow and Bromley, England
    Record Source: London, England, Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lambeth, Surrey, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1899
    Event Place: Poplar, London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

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