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davierj
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I'm looking for any information on the family of John Willis, a miller of Caversham. His daughter, Ellen (b. abt 1861), managed to meet Thomas Kent, blacksmith of Allerford, Somerset (b. 6 Aug 1861) and more surprisingly they married at St Mary's Church, Morthoe, Devon 21 Oct 1885.
I'm unable to find conclusive evidence of Ellen's birth or of her parents and forebears. All info greatly appreciated.
Cheers Dave
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Census information is Crown Copyright from www.nationalarchives.gov.ukResearch: Clements, Jenkins, Jones, Williams, Davies, Renfrey in Cardiganshire. Trow, Jones, Clayton in Montgomeryshire. Renfrey, Datsun, May, Stephens in Cornwall Foster, Rogers in Liverpool Milliner, Fry, in Gloucestershire Mawby, Popple in Rutland Kent, Fry, Robinson, Nott, Griffiths in Somerset Willis in Oxfordshire Fishlock, Snell, Fry, Brown in Wiltshire |
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DebbieG
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Hi Dave
I hope you are still wanting this 
This would be the family in 1871 - Caversham, Oxfordshire,
John Willis abt 1836 Caversham, Oxfordshire, England Head
John Cooper abt 1808 Montford, Berkshire, England Father-in-law
Anne Willis abt 1867 Daughter Caversham Oxfordshire
Ellen Willis abt 1860 Caversham, Oxfordshire, England Daughter
John Willis abt 1865 Caversham, Oxfordshire, England Son Thomas Willis abt 1870 Caversham, Oxfordshire, England Son
They are living in Lower Caversham - John is an Ag Lab (perhaps he became a miller later) and he is a widow
Here they are in 1861 - Caversham Oxfordshire - Gosbrook Lane - next door to Henry Watts Miller
John Cooper abt 1809 YRK, Monsford Head - widower Ag Lab
Ellen Cooper abt 1846 Caversham, Oxfordshire, England Daughter
John Fidler abt 1801 Bathamstead, Berkshire, England Brother-in-law - sing Ag Lab
John Willis abt 1836 Caversham, Oxfordshire, England Son-in-law - Ag Lab
Ann Willis abt 1837 Reading, Berkshire, England Daughter
Ellen Willis abt 1860 Caversham, Oxfordshire, England Daughter
From the registers of St Peters Caversham
marriage March 1st 1856
John Willis minor Bach Lab of Caversham s/o James Willis Lab to
Ann Cooper minor sp of Caversham d/o John Cooper Lab
witnessed Charles Simmonds & Louise Slade
hope it helps
Debbie
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davierj
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Hi Debbie,
This is really outstanding  I've been trying to trace this family for some time now. The census info and especially the church records have advanced my research by light years.
I notice part of your area of research is Berkshire. Let me know if any of your people stray over the Wiltshire border as I may be able to help.
Many thanks again
Cheers Dave
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Census information is Crown Copyright from www.nationalarchives.gov.ukResearch: Clements, Jenkins, Jones, Williams, Davies, Renfrey in Cardiganshire. Trow, Jones, Clayton in Montgomeryshire. Renfrey, Datsun, May, Stephens in Cornwall Foster, Rogers in Liverpool Milliner, Fry, in Gloucestershire Mawby, Popple in Rutland Kent, Fry, Robinson, Nott, Griffiths in Somerset Willis in Oxfordshire Fishlock, Snell, Fry, Brown in Wiltshire |
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