Weeks family of Wokingham

[Daisypetal]

Hi,

I'm sorry but I can't help you trace John WEEKS b.1778 backwards as I have no idea of where he was born but I will trace his children forward for you


First Henry b.1805, St.Clements Danes, Middlesex

I can't find a marriage for Henry and Sophia, it looks like they are already together by the 1841 census, I also can't find any christenings for any children for them. I think you will need to contact Berkshire record office or Berkshire FHS or hopefully someone local to the area will be able to look them up for you.


1851  HO107/1693  f.470  p.28   Winnersh, Berkshire
Hurst
Liberty Winnersh

Henry WEEKS    Head    M    45    Grocer & Baker    Middlesex P N K
Sophia             Wife    M    51        "  "    wife       Berks Hurst



1861  RG9/750  f.47  p.12  Wokingham, Berkshire
Broad Street Grocers Shop

Henry WEEKS    Head    M    56    Grocer Master    Middlesex St Clement Danes
Sophia             Wife    M    63                            Berks Sindlesham     



1871  RG10/1285  f.51  p.7  Wokingham, Berkshire
Broad Street

Henry WEEKS            Head    M    65    Retired Grocer                   Middlesex London
Sophia                      Wife    M    72                                          Berks Hurst
Mary Ann MAYNARD   Servt    U    35    General Servt domestic          "  "    Reading
Ellen PERRY           Boarder    U    30    Milliner                                "  "    Hungerford


Death
Sophia WEEKS    age: 73    Jun Q 1871    Wokingham    2c  270

Marriage
Henry WEEKS    Sep Q 1873    Easthampstead    2c  735
Caroline Elizabeth ROSE  with same details.


1881  RG11/1310  f.51  p.8  Wokingham, Berkshire
The Terrace (Terrace Point)
//
Henry WEEKS    Head    M    75    Retired Grocer           Middsx London
Caroline E  "       Wife    M    66                                  Oxon Bix
John    "             Bro    W    81    Retired Bookmaker      Devon Totnes
/
George C DANIELL         Lodger  U    73    Retired Preceptor       Bristol
Caroline C    "    Lodger's sister  U    66    Tutress Teacher         Bristol
//


Deaths
Henry WEEKS    age: 77    Dec Q 1882    Wokingham    2c  248

Caroline Elizabeth WEEKS    age: 72    Mar Q 1887    Easthampstead    2c  280



So right at the end we find another brother John WEEKS abt.1800 Totnes Devon

 
Daisy

[Daisypetal]

Hello again

This is the best I can find for John WEEKS abt.1800, Totnes, Devon, and you did mention a son John and St Pancras


1841  HO107/685/12  f.9  p.13  St Pancras, Middlesex
Johnson Street

John WEEKS        40    Scourer?      N
Ann     "             45                      N
Mary FELLOWS    20    Laundress     N
Charles MILLER    40         ?            N


1851  HO107/1496  f.119  p.52  St Pancras, Middlesex
72 Chalton Street

John WEEKS        Head    M    52    Scrivener            Devon Totnes
Ann                  Wife      M    65 or 68    Laundress    Lincoln Penny Bridge
Mary FELLOWS    Niece    U    38    Laundry Maid       Worcestershire Brockham
Caroline   "             "       U    21         "          "        Monmouthshire               


Death
Ann Fellows WEEKS    Dec Q 1859    Pancras    1b  62



1861  RG9/109  f.95  p.38  Pancras, London
72 Chalton Street

John WEEKS           Head    W    60    Laundry Man    Devon Bridgetown
Mary FALLOWS       Niece    U    48    Laundress       Worcestershire Genchall?
Mary Ann FREMAN   Niece    U    17          "               Surrey Blackfriars


1871    RG10/221  f.87  p.83  St Pancras, London
72 Chalton St

John WEEKS        Lodger    W    72    Launderay Man    Devon Totnes
Mary FELLOWS    Lodger    U    54            "    Woman    Monmouthshire


1881 with his brother in previous post.


Death
John WEEKS    age: 83    Jun Q 1883    Wokingham    2c  251



Now if John WEEKS b.1800 Devon is the son of John WEEKS b.1778 then he was born before John WEEKS Snr's marriage to Rebecca WINKWORTH.

In 1861 John WEEKS Jnr gives his birthplace as Bridgetown, Devon. Bridgetown was in Berry Pomeroy township/parish,

http://genuki.cs.ncl.ac.uk/DEV/BerryPomeroy/


I found this marriage and christening,

John WEEKS
Susanna GREGORY 
Marriage:  02 JAN 1799   Berry Pomeroy, Devon
 

John WEEKS
Christening:  23 JUN 1799   Berry Pomeroy, Devon
Father:  John WEEKS 
Mother:  Susanna


For this to be correct then Susanna WEEKS (nee GREGORY) must have died before the 1803 marriage, but where and when


Ok enough for today my eyes are starting to cross

Daisy

['Trish']

You are amazing, that is fantastic, I cannot believe what you have found out!  I was really struggling.  If I can return the favour at any point please dont hesitate to contact me.

regards Trish

[Daisypetal]

Oops! I forgot about James


http://www.brazell.net/genuki/BRK/Easthampstead/index.html

   
Elizabeth Ann FOSTER
Birth:  22 SEP 1803   Easthamsted, Berkshire
Christening:  14 JUL 1826   London
Father:  William FOSTER
Mother:  Elizabeth
 

James WEEKS
Spouse:  Elizabeth Ann FOSTER
Marriage:  06 APR 1837   Warfield, Berkshire


Birth
Elizabeth WEEKS    Jun Q 1840    Wokingham    6  307


I don't know why James wasn't with Elizabeth in 1841 maybe he was spending the night with his family, or she was visiting friends/family.


1841  HO107/35/2  f.9  p.12 & f.10  p.13  St Lawrence, Berkshire
131 Friar St

Mary ROUND          70    Ind                   Y
Mary BAGGS          45    Needle woman    Y
Elizabeth WEEKS    36                           Y
Elizabeth WEEKS    11months                  Y


Birth
Mary Rounds WEEKS    Jun Q 1843    Wokingham    6  284



1851  HO107/1693  f.247  p.25  Wokingham, Berkshire
Broad Street

James WEEKS    Head    M    41    Auctioneer        Berks Reading St Lawrence
Elizabeth A        Wife    M    46                           Berks Bracknell
Elizabeth           Daur    U    10    Scholar                 "      Wokingham
Mary R              Daur    U     8        "  "                   "            "  "
Mary ROUND    Cousin   W    82                              "      Reading St Giles
Sophia BAILEY    Serv    U    18    House Servant    Middlesex Uxbridge 



1861  RG9/750  f.45  p.8  Wokingham, Berkshire
Broad Street
Auctioneers Office

James WEEKS    Head    M    51    Auctioneer, Valuer House and Estate,
                                       Fire and Life Insurance, and General Commission Agent      Berks Reading 
Elizabeth A         Wife    M    57                                    Berks Easthampstead
Elizabeth            Daur    U    20                                      "    Wokingham
Mary R              Daur    U    17                                       "            "  "



Marriage
Elisabeth WEEKS    Jun Q 1863     Wokingham    2c  639     (note, spelt with an s in index not z)
John ALDIS
 


1871  RG10/1285  f.49  p.4  Wokingham, Berkshire
None Such Lane
Hatton? Cottage

James WEEKS    Head    M    61    Estate Agent & Auctioneer    Reading Berks
Elizabeth Ann     Wife    M    67                                            Bracknell    "  "
Mary Round       Daur    U     27                                           Wokingham    "  "
Annie Louisa EDWARDS    Serv    U    14    Servant Domestic    Cambridge Town Surrey


Marriage
Mary Round WEEKS    Mar Q 1874    Wokingham    2c  555
Joseph FOSTER


Death
Elizabeth Ann WEEKS    age: 71    Dec Q 1874     Wokingham    2c  249



1881  RG11/1310  f.48  p.1  Wokingham, Berkshire
Broad Street

James WEEKS                      Head    W    71    Retired Estate Agent    Berks Reading
Maria GROOMBRIDGE    Housekeeper    U    43    Housekeeper               Sussex Horsham
Catherine J PORTER            Boarder    U    21    Grocers Daur              Berks Twifford


Death
James WEEKS    age: 78    Dec Q 1887     Wokingham    2c  245



I expect you have already looked at this site, but just in case, you might find James here,

http://www.historicaldirectories.org/hd/

 
Daisy

['Trish']

Thanks so much Daisy, I cannot believe what you have unearthed!  I am truly amazed.  If you need help at any stage please dont hesitate to ask, I'm in Dorset, although its a bit tricky for me to go to Record office as this is in Dorchester, however if anyone wants photos etc....

regards Trish

[Daisypetal]

Hi,

Thanks for the offer of help

I might take you up on it at a later date as I have a 3x Great Grandfather from Piddletrenthide, Dorset. I'm working on a different part of the family right now but when get round to him I might ask you for some 'local' knowledge

Daisy