William Francis

[Brian & Berni]

I am trying to trace the descendants of William Francis born c1856,a Master Carpenter, who was living at 17 High Street Ingatestone in 1901. At that time he was widowed for a second time. Children William J (born c1876), Gordon (born c1886) Kate Eliza (born c1888). Kate we know about, but cannot find anything about her brothers/half brothers?) William junior was also a Carpenter. The family business was still extant in the early 1930s.

[louisa maud]

IF your Gordon Francis was
Gordon James W Francis born 1885 Chelmsford,

then the following might be a marriage you might be interested in
 
Gordon James W Francis
married Dec 1905 Billericay
only 1 cross reference showing at the moment  to
Lilian Payne
Free BMD's not fully completed

also
1906 Billericay a birth of Gordan James W Francis Billericay

Hope this helps

regards

Louisa Maud

[binge]

This seems very interesting as My Mother in Law, Kate Eliza Tedder nee Francis had a brother Gordon. Father William. Also half brother William, and one or more step siblings.
William senior is registered on the 1891 census as being born at Bacton.

Any further details re Gordon's children would be appreciated

James (binge)

[binge]

Iam now fairly certain that we are talking about the same William Francis, born at Bacton Suffolk in c1856. 2nd (?)wife Martha, also from Bacton. Son William John living at 21 High Street Ingatestone (census 1891) also a step daughter and three other children. I suspect that William John might be son of first wife. Gordon James , Kate Eliza & Gertrude being the 3 by Martha. He married a third time somewhen shortly after 1901 to a Mrs Beadle.

Kate Eliza is my wife's Mother (dead some 30 years ago) - we know nothing about any cousins. We are told that Gordon had a son also called Gordon and he in his turn is believed to have three sons who are perhaps in their mid 50s.

Whilst you quote Chelmsford as Gordon James birthplace my copy of the 1891 census says Ingatestone, but no doubt Chelmsford was where the Registrar office was.

It appears that William jnr married Agnes ( from Ryde I of W) date unknown - before 1901, after 1891).

if you can suggest any sources that can I get into for 20th Century details, please let me know

James

[cep]

Marriages Sep 1874
Francis  William     Hartismere   4a  825
George   Ruth        Hartismere   4a  825


1881 Ingatestone, Essex   RG11 1761 41 p15

No Address
William Francis, head, mar, 25, Carpenter, b. Burton, Suffolk
Ruth Francis, wife, mar, 25, b. Burton
William J Francis, son, 5, Scholar, b. Burton


Deaths Sep 1881
Francis  Ruth   age 24    Hartismere   4a  355


Marriages Sep 1883
Cooper   Martha       Chelmsford   4a  409
Francis  William      Chelmsford   4a  409


1891 Ingatestone, Essex   RG12 1384 110 p3

High Street
William Francis, head, mar, 35, Carpenter, b. Baxton, Suffolk
Martha Francis, wife, mar, 32, b. Ingatestone
William John Francis, son, unm, 15, Carpenter, b. Baxton
Martha Ann Cooper, step dau, 10, Scholar, b. Margaretting, Essex
Gertrude Emily Francis, dau, 7, Scholar, b. Ingatestone
Gordon James W Francis, son, 5, b. Ingatestone
Kate Eliza Francis, dau, 3, b. Ingatestone


1901 Ingatestone and Fryerning, Essex   RG13 1669 116 p3

High Street
Maria Gardener, head, wid, 68, Retired Publican, b. Bacton, Suffolk
William Francis, head, wid, 45, Jobbing Carpenter, b. Bacton
Gordon Francis, son, unm, 15, Carpenters Apprentice, b. Ingatestone
Kate Francis, dau, unm, 13, b. Ingatestone

next door:

William J Francis, head, mar, 25, Jobbing Carpenter, b. Bacton
Agnes Francis, wife, mar, 23, b. Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hants


1901 Gertrude is in Service, Paddington   RG13 7 59 p31

This may be her marriage:

Marriages Dec 1910
Bignell    Florence E P   Fulham  1a  654
Francis    Gertrude E     Fulham  1a  654
Frisby     Annie          Fulham  1a  654     
Hutley     Albert         Fulham  1a  654
McKenning  Fred           Fulham  1a  654



1881 Margaretting, Essex   RG11 1761 78 p1

No Address
Charles Henry Cooper, head, mar, 21, Ag Lab, b. Margaretting
Martha Cooper, wife, mar, 22, b. Margaretting
Martha Ann Cooper, dau, 8 mo, b. Margaretting


Marriages Dec 1879
Cooper   Charles Henry   Chelmsford   4a  351     
Gould    Martha          Chelmsford   4a  351     


Regards   CP

[binge]

Many thanks to who sent me the very full details re William Francis snr, and his varoius wifves and my Mother-in Law Kate Eliza.

James

[cep]

He married a third time somewhen shortly after 1901 to a Mrs Beadle.


Marriages Jun 1901
BEADLE   Mary Ann     Chelmsford   4a  902
FRANCIS  William      Chelmsford   4a  902


1901 Ingatestone and Fryerning, Essex   RG13 1669 133 p18

Little Hyde, "Maisonette"
Mary A Beadle, Servant, wid, 39, Cook, Domestic, b. Sandon, Essex
Amelia Beadle, visitor, 11, b. Bromley, Kent
Pattie Stewart, Servant, unm, 23, Housemaid, b. Brightlingsea, Essex


[ Probably Little Hyde Farm, Occupied by William MacMaster.  Page full of workers and families ]


1891 Bromley, Kent   RG12 629 103 p3

2 Bushfield Cottages
Frederick James Beadle, head, mar, 52, Gardener, b. Leyton, Essex
Mary Ann Beadle, wife, mar, 30, b. Sandon, Essex
Amelia Beadle, dau, 1, b. Bromley, Kent


Marriages Jun 1888
BEADLE   Frederick James     Chelmsford    4a  468
GULL     Mary Ann            Chelmsford    4a  468

Deaths Dec 1894
BEADLE   Frederick James   age 57   Bromley  2a  236


1881 Heybridge, Essex   RG11 1777 36 p22

The Towers
Mary A Gull, serv, unm, 20, Kitchen Maid, b. Sandon, Essex


1871 Danbury, Essex   RG10 1666 51 p6

Rumbolds
George Gull, head, mar, 37, Shepherd, b. Sandon, Essex
Amelia Gull, wife, mar, 37, b. Sandon
John Gull, son, 14, Shepherd, b. Sandon
James Gull, son, 12, Scholar, b. Sandon
Maryann Gull, dau, 10, Scholar, b. Sandon
Amelia Gull, dau, 7, Scholar, b. Sandon
Edward George Gull, son, 3, b. Sandon


Regards   CP

[binge]

Many thanks to CP for the Mrs Beadle info.

James

[binge]

All (ALL!) I need now is what happened to William Francis's descendants.

I believe somewhere (probably) in Essex Gordon Francis has/had children, grandchildren & Great grandchildren etc

I do know about Kate Eliza, but no one else