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William Rosser 1842–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Feb 1842

Birth Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Death Date: October 1891

Death Location: Poplar, London

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Spouse(s): Adelaide Jackson

Children(s): Charles Rosser, William Rosser, Jane Rosser, Sydney Rosser, Fredrick Rosser, Lilly Rosser, Rose Rosser

The story of William Rosser began in 1842 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. In 1861, William Rosser resided in Twickenham, Middlesex, England. William Rosser married Adelaide Jackson, and had children including Charles Rosser, Fredrick Rosser, Jane Rosser, Lilly Rosser, Rose G Rosser, Sydney Rosser, William Edward Rosser. William Rosser passed away in 1891 in Poplar, London.

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Biography

  • The story of William Rosser began in 1842 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.
  • In 1861, William Rosser resided in Twickenham, Middlesex, England.
  • William Rosser married Adelaide Jackson, and had children including Charles Rosser, Fredrick Rosser, Jane Rosser, Lilly Rosser, Rose G Rosser, Sydney Rosser, William Edward Rosser.
  • William Rosser passed away in 1891 in Poplar, London.

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William Rosser's Ancestors

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William Rosser
1842–1891
Birth Place: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
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William Rosser's Descendants

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William Rosser (1 Feb 1842–October 1891) m. Adelaide Jackson (abt 1848–)
  1. 1. Charles Rosser 1872–1947 m. Eliza (Ann Harriet) Sandle 1883–1943
    1. 1. Charles Rosser 1909–
    2. 2. Elsie Rosser 1910–
    3. 3. Daisy Rosser 1907–
    4. 4. Rose Rosser 1908–
  2. 2. William (Edward) Rosser 1866–1937 m. Mary (Jane Lillian) Jackson 1881–1945
    1. 1. William (Edward Valentine) Rosser 1911–1992
  3. 3. Jane Rosser 1869–
  4. 4. Sydney Rosser 1871–
  5. 5. Fredrick Rosser 1876–
  6. 6. Lilly Rosser 1879–
  7. 7. Rose (G) Rosser 1883–

William Rosser's Timeline

6 Records

1842
1 Feb 1842
Birth of William Rosser in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
1856
1 May 1856
Age 14
William Rosser was baptized in Cheltenham, St Paul, Gloucestershire, England
Cheltenham, St Paul, Gloucestershire, England
1861
1861
Age 19
William Rosser resided here in Twickenham, Middlesex, England
Twickenham, Middlesex, England
1881
1881
Age 39
William Rosser resided here in Woking, Surrey, England
Woking, Surrey, England
1891
1891
Age 49
William Rosser resided here in Stratford Le Bow St Mary, London, England
Stratford Le Bow St Mary, London, England
1891
October 1891
Age 49
Death of William Rosser in Poplar, London
Poplar, London

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1842
    Event Place: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Gloucestershire, England, Baptisms, Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, England; Reference Numbers: GDRV1455
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 315; Folio: 8; Page: 10; GSU roll: 6095425
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 772; Folio: 148; Page: 10; GSU roll: 1341181
    [4] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 776; Folio: 88; Page: 4; GSU roll: 542699
    [5] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [6] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index:
    [7] UK, Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Admissions and Discharges, Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Disability and Royal Artillery Out-Pensions, Admission Books; Class: WO 116; Piece Number: 115

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 1 May 1856
    Event Place: Cheltenham, St Paul, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: Gloucestershire, England, Baptisms, Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, England; Reference Numbers: GDRV1455

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Twickenham, Middlesex, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 776; Folio: 88; Page: 4; GSU roll: 542699

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Woking, Surrey, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 772; Folio: 148; Page: 10; GSU roll: 1341181

    Genealogy Event 5
    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; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 315; Folio: 8; Page: 10; GSU roll: 6095425

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: October 1891
    Event Place: Poplar, London
    Record Source: England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index:

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