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William "Willie" Wilson 1885–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Mar 1885

Birth Location: Bradfield, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 28 Aug 1976

Death Location: Dungworth, Yorkshire, England

Father: Thomas Wilson

Mother: Ann Copley

Spouse(s): Hilda Nichols

Children(s): Ruth Wilson

In 1885, William "Willie" Wilson entered the world in Bradfield, Yorkshire, England, born to Thomas William Wilson And Ann Copley. In 1891, William "Willie" Wilson resided in Dungworth, Yorkshire, England. In 1901, William "Willie" Wilson resided in Skye House Lane, Dungworth, Yorkshire, England. William "Willie" Wilson married Hilda Nichols, and had children including Ruth Nichols Wilson. William "Willie" Wilson passed away in 1976 in Dungworth, Yorkshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1885, William "Willie" Wilson entered the world in Bradfield, Yorkshire, England, born to Thomas William Wilson And Ann Copley.
  • In 1891, William "Willie" Wilson resided in Dungworth, Yorkshire, England.
  • In 1901, William "Willie" Wilson resided in Skye House Lane, Dungworth, Yorkshire, England.
  • William "Willie" Wilson married Hilda Nichols, and had children including Ruth Nichols Wilson.
  • William "Willie" Wilson passed away in 1976 in Dungworth, Yorkshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Wilson's Ancestors

Self
William Wilson
1885–1976
Birth Place: Bradfield, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Thomas William Wilson
1854–1910
Dungworth, Yorkshire, England
Ann Copley
1860–1932
Bradfield, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
George Wilson
1819–1891
Damflask, Yorkshire, England
Mary Hague
1814–
Dungworth, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
William 🧬🧬
1789–1856
Sarah 🧬🧬
1789–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas 🧬🧬
1757–1845
Betty 🧬🧬
1761–1818
Charles 🧬🧬
1754–
Sarah 🧬🧬
1758–

William Wilson's Descendants

1.
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William ("Willie") Wilson (28 Mar 1885–28 Aug 1976) m. Hilda Nichols (12 Feb 1893–24 Aug 1988)
  1. 1. Ruth (Nichols) Wilson 1915–2003 m. Frederick (Ernest) Smith 1913–1979
    1. 1. Christine (M) Smith 1946–1963

William Wilson's Timeline

7 Records

1885
28 Mar 1885
Birth of William "Willie" Wilson in Bradfield, Yorkshire, England
Bradfield, Yorkshire, England
1891
Apr 1891
Age 6
William "Willie" Wilson resided here in Dungworth, Yorkshire, England
Dungworth, Yorkshire, England
1901
Apr 1901
Age 16
William "Willie" Wilson resided here in Skye House Lane, Dungworth, Yorkshire, England
Skye House Lane, Dungworth, Yorkshire, England
1911
2 Apr 1911
Age 26
William "Willie" Wilson resided here in Dungworth, Yorkshire, England
Dungworth, Yorkshire, England
1939
Sep 1939
Age 54
William "Willie" Wilson resided here in Main Road, Dungworth, Yorkshire, England
Main Road, Dungworth, Yorkshire, England
1976
28 Aug 1976
Age 91
Death of William "Willie" Wilson in Dungworth, Yorkshire, England
Dungworth, Yorkshire, England
1976
4 Nov 1976
Age 91
William "Willie" Wilson - Probate in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Bradfield, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 3791; Folio: 102; Page: 5; GSU roll: 6098901
    [3] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 3; Page: 1021
    [4] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4336; Folio: 104; Page: 2
    [5] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [6] UK, Royal Air Force Airmen Records, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey, England; Kew, Surrey, England; Air Ministry: Air Member for Personnel and Predecessors: Airmen's Records; Series Number: AIR 79
    [7] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1013841D

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Apr 1891
    Event Place: Dungworth, Yorkshire, 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: 3791; Folio: 102; Page: 5; GSU roll: 6098901

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Apr 1901
    Event Place: Skye House Lane, Dungworth, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4336; Folio: 104; Page: 2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Dungworth, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Sep 1939
    Event Place: Main Road, Dungworth, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1013841D

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1976
    Event Place: Dungworth, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941, Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 3; Page: 1021

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1976
    Event Place: Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941, Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England

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