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William Yeo 1863–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Jul 1863

Birth Location: Marwood, Devon, England

Death Date: March 1912

Death Location: Berkshire, United Kingdom

Father: Thomas Yeo

Mother: Matilda Daniel

Spouse(s): Lydia Smith

Children(s): Lydia Yeo

The story of William Yeo began in 1863 in Marwood, Devon, England. In 1871, William Yeo resided in Milton Damerel, Devon, England. In 1881, William Yeo resided in Lesnewth, Cornwall, England. William Yeo married Lydia Smith, and had children including Lydia Gladys Yeo. William Yeo passed away in 1912 in Berkshire, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • The story of William Yeo began in 1863 in Marwood, Devon, England.
  • In 1871, William Yeo resided in Milton Damerel, Devon, England.
  • In 1881, William Yeo resided in Lesnewth, Cornwall, England.
  • William Yeo married Lydia Smith, and had children including Lydia Gladys Yeo.
  • William Yeo passed away in 1912 in Berkshire, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Yeo's Ancestors

Self
William Yeo
1863–1912
Birth Place: Marwood, Devon, England
Parents
Thomas Yeo
1835–1903
Bradford, Torridge District, Devon, England
Matilda (Brimacombe) Daniel
1837–1902
Clawton, Torridge District, Devon, England
Grandparents
William Yeo
1798–1872
Bradworthy, Devon, England
Mary Yeo
1807–1883
Sutcombe, Devon, England
George (Robert) Daniel
1807–1863
Bradford, Devon, England
Mary (Elizabeth) Brimacombe
1817–1890
Holsworthy, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Yeo
1772–1825
Mary Wade
1768–1846
William Routly
1785–1859
Grace Hopper
1782–1861
James Daniel
1771–1853
Honor Paige
1772–1863
George Brimacombe
1774–1858
Tabitha Oliver
1784–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Yeo
1712–1772
Grace Oake
1734–1811
John Wade
1736–1813
William Routly
1755–1837
Thomazin Piper
1745–1813
John Cole
1734–1827
Mary Allin
1742–1840
Anthony Daniel
1732–1782
Susanna Martin
1735–
James Paige
1750–
Elizabeth Walter
1753–1797
Mathew Brimacombe
1753–1841
Elizabeth Walter
1751–1830
Richard The
1744–1808
Martha Knill
1742–1824

William Yeo's Descendants

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William Yeo (4 Jul 1863–March 1912) m. Lydia Smith (1867–Apr 1951)
  1. 1. Lydia (Gladys) Yeo 1892–1965 m. Walter (Willey) Hills 1890–1977
    1. 1. Vera Hills 1920–2012 m. Bernard (Victor) Wood 1919–1980
    2. 2. Ronald (Percy) Hills 1919–2004 m. Alice Ives 1921–1989

William Yeo's Timeline

6 Records

1863
4 Jul 1863
Birth of William Yeo in Marwood, Devon, England
Marwood, Devon, England
1871
1871
Age 8
William Yeo resided here in Milton Damerel, Devon, England
Milton Damerel, Devon, England
1881
1881
Age 18
William Yeo resided here in Lesnewth, Cornwall, England
Lesnewth, Cornwall, England
1891
1891
Age 28
William Yeo resided here in 9, castle, street, Exeter, Devon, England
9, castle, street, Exeter, Devon, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 48
William Yeo resided here in 26 middle hill, Englefield Green, Surrey, England
26 middle hill, Englefield Green, Surrey, England
1912
March 1912
Age 49
Death of William Yeo in Berkshire, United Kingdom
Berkshire, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Marwood, Devon, 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] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2272; Folio: 14; Page: 1; GSU roll: 1341546
    [3] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 2209; Folio: 84; Page: 10; GSU roll: 834866
    [4] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [5] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [6] Cornwall, England, Parish Registers
    [7] Devon, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Milton Damerel, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 2209; Folio: 84; Page: 10; GSU roll: 834866

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Lesnewth, Cornwall, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2272; Folio: 14; Page: 1; GSU roll: 1341546

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: 9, castle, street, Exeter, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Devon, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England
    [2] Devon, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: 26 middle hill, Englefield Green, Surrey, 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 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: March 1912
    Event Place: Berkshire, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

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