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Willis Davison 1903–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Feb 1903

Birth Location: Woodhouse, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 14 December 1966

Death Location: Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England

Father: Willis Davison

Mother: Annie Marshall

Spouse(s): Gladys Andrews

Children(s):

In 1903, Willis Davison entered the world in Woodhouse, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, England, born to Willis Davison And Annie Elizabeth Marshall. In 1911, Willis Davison resided in Handsworth, Yorkshire-West Riding, England. In 1939, Willis Davison resided in Yorkshire (West Riding), England. Willis Davison married Gladys Maud Andrews. Willis Davison passed away in 1966 in Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Willis Davison entered the world in Woodhouse, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, England, born to Willis Davison And Annie Elizabeth Marshall.
  • In 1911, Willis Davison resided in Handsworth, Yorkshire-West Riding, England.
  • In 1939, Willis Davison resided in Yorkshire (West Riding), England.
  • Willis Davison married Gladys Maud Andrews.
  • Willis Davison passed away in 1966 in Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.

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Willis Davison's Ancestors

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Willis Davison
1903–1966
Birth Place: Woodhouse, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, England
Parents
Willis Davison
1874–1944
Woodhouse, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, England
Annie (Elizabeth) Marshall
1878–1950
Woodhouse Sheffield
Grandparents
James Staton
1849–1910
Bolsover, Derbyshire, England
Mary (I) Hall
1848–1917
Handsworth, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
James Hall
1812–1879
Charlotte Cutts
1813–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hall
1789–1861
Elizabeth Boor
1784–1916
John Cutt
1773–1847
Charlotte Guest
1774–1854

Willis Davison's Timeline

4 Records

1903
19 Feb 1903
Birth of Willis Davison in Woodhouse, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, England
Woodhouse, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, England
1911
1911
Age 8
Willis Davison resided here in Handsworth, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
Handsworth, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
1939
1939
Age 36
Willis Davison resided here in Yorkshire (West Riding), England
Yorkshire (West Riding), England
1966
14 December 1966
Age 63
Death of Willis Davison in Wortley District, West Yorkshire. England - December Quarter age 63
Wortley District, West Yorkshire. England - December Quarter age 63

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1903
    Event Place: Woodhouse, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: dro150012
    [2] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 28033
    [3] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [4] UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1848-1939, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, London; Admiralty: Royal Navy Seamen's Services Continuous Record (CR) Cards; Class: ADM 363; Piece: 323
    [5] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1013563J

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Handsworth, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 28033

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Yorkshire (West Riding), England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1013563J

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 December 1966
    Event Place: Wortley District, West Yorkshire. England - December Quarter age 63
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

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