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William Stokes 1888–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 JUN 1888

Birth Location: Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England

Death Date: 10 DEC 1973

Death Location: Wolseley Road Cemetery, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England

Father: William Stokes

Mother: Hannah Martin

Spouse(s): Ivy Ballance

Children(s):

In 1888, William Stokes entered the world in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, born to William Stokes And Hannah Martin. In 1891, William Stokes was recorded in the census in 99 Walpole Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, E. In 1901, William Stokes was recorded in the census in 12 St Marks Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, En. William Stokes married Ivy Ballance. William Stokes passed away in 1973 in Wolseley Road Cemetery, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1888, William Stokes entered the world in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, born to William Stokes And Hannah Martin.
  • In 1891, William Stokes was recorded in the census in 99 Walpole Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, E.
  • In 1901, William Stokes was recorded in the census in 12 St Marks Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, En.
  • William Stokes married Ivy Ballance.
  • William Stokes passed away in 1973 in Wolseley Road Cemetery, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Stokes
1863–1918
Birth Location: Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire, England
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Hannah Martin
1862–1952
Birth Location: Brownhills, Staffordshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Ivy Ballance
1890–1975
Birth Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
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Children(s)

William Stokes's Ancestors

Self
William Stokes
1888–1973
Birth Place: Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Parents
William Stokes
1863–1918
Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire, England
Hannah Martin
1862–1952
Brownhills, Staffordshire, England
Grandparents
William Stokes
1833–1906
Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire, England
Mary Micklewright
1835–
Forton, Staffordshire, England
John Martin
1823–1889
Polesworth, Warwickshire, England
Jane Street
1823–1911
Shropshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Stokes
1798–1867
Elizabeth Hodgekins
1796–1867
Andrew Micklewright
1805–1883
Mary Simpson
1802–1838
Thomas Martin
1787–1824
Hannah Bird
1777–1851
John Street
1798–1835
Mary Dorsett
1801–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Darby
1759–
Thomas Micklewright
1768–1838
Sarah Yardley
1778–1849
John Simpson
1760–1831
Mary Titley
1777–1850
John Martin
–1789
Mary Gadsby
1754–
John Dorsett
1779–1861
Jane Pee
1775–1822

William Stokes's Timeline

22 Records

1888
25 JUN 1888
Birth of William Stokes in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
1891
1891
Age 3
William Stokes appeared in census in 99 Walpole Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
99 Walpole Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
1901
1901
Age 13
William Stokes appeared in census in 12 St Marks Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
12 St Marks Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
1911
1911
Age 23
William Stokes appeared in census in Wolverhampton Union Workhouse, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Wolverhampton Union Workhouse, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
1911
1911
Age 23
William Stokes was employed
None
1918
22 JUL 1918
Age 30
William Stokes was employed
None
1918
23 SEP 1918
Age 30
William Stokes resided here in 112 Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
112 Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
1918
23 SEP 1918
Age 30
William Stokes was employed
None
1921
1921
Age 33
William Stokes appeared in census in 38, Armitage Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
38, Armitage Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
1921
1921
Age 33
William Stokes was employed
None
1939
1939
Age 51
William Stokes appeared in census in Wayside, 34, Fortescue Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
Wayside, 34, Fortescue Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
1939
1939
Age 51
William Stokes was employed
None
1952
12 APR 1952
Age 64
William Stokes resided here in Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
1952
12 APR 1952
Age 64
William Stokes was employed
None
1965
8 JUL 1965
Age 77
William Stokes was employed
None
1971
26 NOV 1971
Age 83
William Stokes - Will
None
1971
26 NOV 1971
Age 83
William Stokes resided here in Wayside, 34, Fortescue Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
Wayside, 34, Fortescue Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
1971
26 NOV 1971
Age 83
William Stokes was employed
None
1973
4 DEC 1973
Age 85
Death of William Stokes in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England
Lichfield, Staffordshire, England
1973
4 DEC 1973
Age 85
William Stokes resided here in Wayside, 34, Fortescue Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
Wayside, 34, Fortescue Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
1973
10 DEC 1973
Age 85
Burial of William Stokes in Wolseley Road Cemetery, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
Wolseley Road Cemetery, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
1974
29 MAR 1974
Age 86
William Stokes - Probate in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 JUN 1888
    Event Place: Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 United Kingdom Census, RG1326731182
    [2] 1891 United Kingdom Census, RG12223010810
    [3] _England & Wales Birth Index
    [4] 1939 Register, ORYA129
    [5] _England & Wales Death Index
    [6] 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG14171101
    [7] 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG1512964132

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 DEC 1973
    Event Place: Lichfield, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] _England & Wales Death Index
    [2] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), William Stokes, @N0386@
    [3] Wills on file, William Stokes (1888-1973)
    [4] Wills on file, Ivy Stokes (1890-1974)
    [5] Staffordshire Burial Indexes

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: 99 Walpole Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 United Kingdom Census, RG12223010810

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 12 St Marks Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 United Kingdom Census, RG1326731182

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Wolverhampton Union Workhouse, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG14171101

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1911
    Record Source: 1911 United Kingdom Census, RG14171101

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 22 JUL 1918
    Record Source: Wills on file, William Stokes (1863-1918)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 SEP 1918
    Event Place: 112 Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: Wills on file, William Stokes (1863-1918)

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 23 SEP 1918
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), William Stokes, @N0251@
    [2] Wills on file, William Stokes (1863-1918)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: 38, Armitage Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG1512964132

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1921
    Record Source: 1921 United Kingdom Census, RG1512964132

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Wayside, 34, Fortescue Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: 1939 Register, ORYA129

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1939
    Record Source: 1939 Register, ORYA/129

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 APR 1952
    Event Place: Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: Staffordshire Advertiser, Page 8, @N0031@

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 12 APR 1952
    Record Source: Staffordshire Advertiser, Page 8, @N0031@

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 8 JUL 1965
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), Mary Lilian Stokes, @N0387@

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 26 NOV 1971
    Record Source: Wills on file, William Stokes (1888-1973)

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 NOV 1971
    Event Place: Wayside, 34, Fortescue Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: Wills on file, William Stokes (1888-1973)

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 26 NOV 1971
    Record Source: Wills on file, William Stokes (1888-1973)

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 DEC 1973
    Event Place: Wayside, 34, Fortescue Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), William Stokes, @N0386@
    [2] Wills on file, William Stokes (1888-1973)

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 10 DEC 1973
    Event Place: Wolseley Road Cemetery, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Wills on file, William Stokes (1888-1973)
    [2] Wills on file, Ivy Stokes (1890-1974)
    [3] Staffordshire Burial Indexes

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 29 MAR 1974
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), William Stokes, @N0386@
    [2] Wills on file, William Stokes (1888-1973)

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Custom Fact
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