WILLIS family of Caversham

[davierj]

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

[DebbieG]

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

[DebbieG]

Hi again

Here is a bit more

possible baptism for John from Caversham St Peters

1835 June 21st John son of James & Charlotte Willis - Lab of Lower Caversham

possible wedding for James & Charlotte
1824 Oct 27th James Willis to Charlotte Sellwood

and I think this is James and Charlotte in 1851 - Lower Caversham

WILLIS
James H M 52 Farm Lab born Caversham
Charlotte W M 48 born BRK Aldermaston
William S M 26 Farm Lab born CAversham
Mary D-I-L 26 born OXF Newnham
John GS 1 born Caversham

Their son John isn't with them he was probably working away on one of the farms in the surrounding area - but I am fairly sure this is the right couple

Debbie

[davierj]

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