williment

[Dave Francis]

Hi Paula

Could you tell me his mother's name?

I'm having trouble finding him in 1881 or 1891, so his mother may have married and he might be listed under her married name.

Dave

[paulaa]

Yes, his mothers name was Mary Ann Williment bc 1860 Norwich, Norfolk. a domestic servant

[Dave Francis]

Ah! That explains it:

MARRIAGE
Mary Ann WILLIMENT
June quarter 1876
Billericay vol 4a page 264

Spouse James NOBLE
or James OAKLEY

My money's on the first one ...

1891 West Ham, Essex (London)
RG12/1311 folio page 78
51 Fell(?) Street
James Noble, head, 38, iron moulder, Brentwood Essex
Mary A do., wife, 32, Norwich
Louis do., son, 15, no employment at present, Brentwood Essex
Florence do., daur, 14, Brentwood Essex
Robert J(?) do., son, 13, Brentwood Essex
Harriet do., 12, Chelmsford Essex
Jessie do., daur, 10, Stratford Essex
Mary A do., daur, 8, Chelmsford Essex
Albert do., son, 5, Chelmsford Essex
Elizabeth do., daur, 2, Chelmsford Essex
George do., son, 5 mo, Chelmsford Essex

[paulaa]

thats astonishing-you are like a magician! wow what a lot of children. that information certainly allows me to research further,

Thankyou
Paula

[Dave Francis]

And there's more ...

1881 West Ham, Essex (London)
RG11/1704 folio 57 page 54
14 Cullum Street
James Noble, head, 22, iron moulder, Brentwood Essex
Mary A do., wife, 21, Norwich
Ellis [sic] do., son, 5, Brentwood
Florence do., daur, 4, Brentwood
Robert J do., son, 3, Brentwood
Harriet do., daur, 1, Chelmsford
Jessie do., daur, 4 mo., Stratford

"Ellis" is obviously Louis - an error by the Census enumerator!

It remains to be seen whether James Noble was Louis's father.  (But because of James and Mary's ages, I'd say it's a good guess!)

PS:  Bet you're pleased you joined now 

[paulaa]

yes am so glad i joined, but was not expecting results so soon! its fantastic. thankyou for your time

[Beverley Smith]

Hello Paula. I am related to louis williment! He was my great, great grandfather. Are you still out there? xx

[pwilliment]

Hi Beverley. Louis Williment is my great grandfather.

[johnP-bedford]

In case you've not got these.... taken from local newspapers

From Bedfordshire Mercury Friday 3rd July 1908

Death notices

WILLIMENT - June 29, Louis Williment, 3 Great Butts Street, Bedford, aged 33

.... but previously that year....

From Bedfordshire Mercury Friday 7th February 1908

Bedford Borough Police Court

Drunkeness - Lewis Williment, labourer of Great Butts Street was charged with being drunk & incapable in Midland Road on Feb 3rd - he pleaded guilty. Sergeant Greenwood said about 8:10pm he saw the defendant staggering about in Midland Road, he fell down & wanted to get up. He was taken to the police station. Defendant hoped it would not happen again. Fined 2s 6d & no costs.

Cheers John