1841 Census - LILLEY

[Nica19]

Hi
I would appreciate a look up in the 1841 census.  The name I am looking for is William Lilley, born Islington, (stMary's Parish) in 1835/36 I am sorry if that isn't enough info, I am not sure exactly what you need.  Thank you
Nica

[Necromancer]

theres a few candidates, but none actually in Islington .... any other checking points ?

[Nica19]

Hi,
Not really, I don't know a great deal about his early life.  He was on the 1881 Census as being born in Islington and being 46.  I found out he had been baptised in the Parish of St Mary Islington.   He ended up in Middlesbrough where my grandad was born.
A cousin traced his father as being William and his mother as Martha Smith but I haven't been able to find any confirmation of that fact so............... it is a bit 'iffy' to use it as I don't know where her info came from.
ps sorry if I posted in the wrong place!!!
Nica

[griz]

 It may be of no help to you but St Matthew's, Bethnal Green, has some Lilleys. early 1800's

[roma]

Hi Nica
As you have the 1881 Census you can see his wife is Martha Born Scarborough and he has a stepson
Robert TANN born about 1860 Scarborough, TANN must have been Martha's surname.

There is this Marriage William LILLEY and Martha TANN Mar 1865 Scarborough 9d 484

I suggest you order the certificate and find out who William's father was.

Regards
Robert

 

[Nica19]

Thank you Roma and Griz
Yes, I have that info Roma and the marriage certificate.  She was widowed at the age of 21 with two young boys, her husband was a fisherman.  William's father was also named William, he was listed as deceased on their certificate.  His occupation was Seaman.  William is also shown as a Seaman (Merchant Services)  In February 1865 William is 29years old.
I am pretty certain that there is a branch of 'my' Lilleys in London cos I have found some who carry the family christian names ( I know that isn't definite but it is a starting point).

The Lilleys that my cousin found, the father was listed as a dairyman, and I am not sure if he would go from being a dairyman to being a sailor? anyone got any ideas on that?
Thanks for your help.
Nica xxx

[griz]

Hi Nica,
 it  does seems quite an unlikely change in occupations doesn't it?  But it might have happened. Good hunting, (Yes it is fun! :-))