HALESOWENROOTS

 

Descendants of George Willetts

By Linda Lamberg

 

Generation No. 1

 

1. GEORGE1 WILLETTS was born Abt. 1712 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs. He married MARY SILK January 31, 1736/37 in St John Halesowen Worcs. She was born in Halesowen Worcs..

Notes for MARY SILK:

Worcs Quarter Sessions 1786 name a Thomas Silk, Farmer of Halesowen. Must be a descendant of Mary's family.

 

Children of GEORGE WILLETTS and MARY SILK are:

i. JOSEPH2 WILLETTS, b. June 23, 1738, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

ii. ELIZABETH WILLETTS, b. November 23, 1740, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; m. JOHN BELL, November 5, 1777, St John's Halesowen Worcs.; b. Halesowen Worcs..

iii. DANIEL WILLETTS, b. August 7, 1743, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

iv. SARAH WILLETTS, b. November 17, 1745, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; m. JOHN COTTERILL, April 15, 1763, St John's Halesowen Worcs..

v. THOMAS WILLETTS, b. June 11, 1748, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

2. vi. GEORGE WILLETTS, b. November 11, 1750, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Abt. 1828, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

vii. MARY WILLETTS, b. July 9, 1758, Hunnington Halesowen Worcs.; d. Abt. 1758, Hunnington Halesowen Worcs.

3. viii. WILLIAM WILLETTS, b. April 26, 1761, Hunnington Halesowen Worcs.; d. Bef. 1851, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

 

Generation No. 2

 

2. GEORGE2 WILLETTS (GEORGE1) was born November 11, 1750 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs, and died Abt. 1828 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs. He married JANE PEARSON September 9, 1778 in St John Halesowen Worcs. She was born in Lutley Hayley Green Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for JANE PEARSON:

Jane was born in Lutley Halesowen Worcs.

 

Children of GEORGE WILLETTS and JANE PEARSON are:

4. i. RICHARD3 WILLETTS, b. January 30, 1778, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.; d. Bef. 1871, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

ii. MARY WILLETTS, b. December 28, 1781, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs..

iii. JENNY WILLETTS, b. February 22, 1784, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs..

5. iv. GEORGE WILLETTS, b. July 8, 1786, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.; d. Bef. 1861, Halesowen Worcs.

v. SARAH WILLETTS, b. June 7, 1789, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs..

6. vi. WILLIAM WILLETTS, b. July 8, 1792, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.; d. June 3, 1872, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

 

3. WILLIAM2 WILLETTS (GEORGE1) was born April 26, 1761 in Hunnington Halesowen Worcs., and died Bef. 1851 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs. He married BETTY CHATWIN/HOLLOWAY April 18, 1781 in St John's Halesowen Worcs.. She was born Abt. 1764 in Halesowen Worcs..

More About WILLIAM WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Goss Hall Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Farmer

 

Child of WILLIAM WILLETTS and BETTY CHATWIN/HOLLOWAY is:

7. i. WILLIAM3 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1793, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Bef. 1842, Halesowen Worcs.

 

Generation No. 3

 

4. RICHARD3 WILLETTS (GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born January 30, 1778 in Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs., and died Bef. 1871 in Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs. He married SARAH HOLLOWAY September 19, 1803 in St Leonard's Clent Worcs.. She was born Abt. 1782 in Pedmore Worcs, and died Bef. 1871 in Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for RICHARD WILLETTS:

In 1861 Richard and Sarah are still alive aged 82 and 79. Quite an achievement in those days!

More About RICHARD WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer

 

Children of RICHARD WILLETTS and SARAH HOLLOWAY are:

8. i. WILLIAM4 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1803, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs..

9. ii. JOSEPH WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1805, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.; d. Abt. 1882, Halesowen Worcs.

10. iii. GEORGE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1807, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.; d. Bef. 1871, Hagley Worcs.

iv. THOMAS WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1813, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Abt. 1814, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

11. v. MARK WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1816, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs..

vi. EMMA WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1821, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

 

5. GEORGE3 WILLETTS (GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born July 8, 1786 in Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs., and died Bef. 1861 in Halesowen Worcs. He married SARAH HARRIS July 25, 1813 in St Johns Parish Church Halesowen Worcs. She was born Abt. 1790 in Halesowen Worcs, and died Bef. 1841 in Halesowen Worcs.

More About GEORGE WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Islington Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer/Huxter

 

Children of GEORGE WILLETTS and SARAH HARRIS are:

i. FRANCIS4 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1814, Halesowen Worcs.

12. ii. ELIZABETH WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1815, Halesowen Worcs.

13. iii. THOMAS WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1820, Halesowen Worcs; d. Bef. 1881, Wednesbury Staffs.

iv. SARAH WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1822, Halesowen Worcs.

More About SARAH WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Islington Halesowen Worcs

v. HENRY WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1825, Halesowen Worcs; d. Abt. 1826, Halesowen Worcs.

vi. EDWARD WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1827, Halesowen Worcs.

More About EDWARD WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Islington Halesowen Worcs

14. vii. BENJAMIN WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1828, Halesowen Worcs; d. Bef. 1881, Wednesbury Staffs.

15. viii. GEORGE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1831, Halesowen Worcs.

 

6. WILLIAM3 WILLETTS (GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born July 8, 1792 in Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs., and died June 3, 1872 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs. He married (1) PHOEBE JONES July 26, 1812 in St Mary's Oldswinford Worcs, daughter of WILLIAM JONES and JOANNA ?. She was born Abt. 1792 in Halesowen Worcs, and died September 4, 1835 in Halesowen Worcs. He married (2) MARIA RUDGE September 11, 1836 in Old Swinford St Mary Worcs., daughter of JOSEPH RUDGE and SARAH ?. She was born Abt. 1805 in Iley Halesowen Worcs, and died Bef. 1871 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for WILLIAM WILLETTS:

William was born in Hasbury, Halesowen. He lived in Wall Well. He was married twice and had 13 children. Sadly by 1871, just before he died, he was living on his own on the Stourbridge Road Halesowen, working as a Labourer in the road, I would imagine this would have been by Short Cross Toll House. How sad that after having two wives and 13 children he ended up by himself. I do believe from his death certificate that he ended his days at the home of his son Benjamin. He died on 3rd. June 1872 aged 79 from Paralysis. Benjamin was named on the certificate as being 'present at death.'

More About WILLIAM WILLETTS:

Burial: June 1872, Halesowen Worcs

Census: 1841, Wall Well Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nail Maker/Labourer on road

More About PHOEBE JONES:

Baptism: St John Halesowen

Burial: September 1835, St John Halesowen Worcs

Notes for MARIA RUDGE:

In 1851 Maria's mother Sarah is living with the family, together with an Ellen Garness, a Nailer aged 17 born out of wedlock from Tenbury Worcs. She must have been some connection to Maria's first marriage, perhaps an illegitimate daughter, who was born after the death of her first husband Thomas Garness and before she married William?

More About MARIA RUDGE:

Census: 1841, Wall Well Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer

 

Children of WILLIAM WILLETTS and PHOEBE JONES are:

16. i. GEORGE4 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1812, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Bef. 1891, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

17. ii. SARAH WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1814, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Aft. 1901, Halesowen Worcs.

18. iii. THOMAS WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1817, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

iv. JANE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1820, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Bef. 1861; m. CHARLES BELL, October 12, 1840, St Thomas Dudley Worcs; b. Abt. 1817, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Bef. 1901, West Bromwich Staffs.

Notes for JANE WILLETTS:

Witnesses at Jane's wedding were a Joseph Hill and John Allen.

More About JANE WILLETTS:

Baptism: November 19, 1820, St John Halesowen

Census: 1841, Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

More About CHARLES BELL:

Census: 1841, Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Shoemaker/Watchman/Colliery Constable

v. AMELIA WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1823, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Abt. 1826, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About AMELIA WILLETTS:

Baptism: June 1, 1823, St John Halesowen

19. vi. JOANNA WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1825, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. August 26, 1852, Rowley Regis Staffs.

20. vii. MARY WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1828, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

21. viii. BENJAMIN WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1831, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Aft. 1881, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

22. ix. ELIZABETH WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1833, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Aft. 1901, Conisbrough Doncaster Yorks.

 

Children of WILLIAM WILLETTS and MARIA RUDGE are:

x. ELI4 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1837, Illey Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for ELI WILLETTS:

In 1871 Eli is a Boarder with George Crumpton and family.

More About ELI WILLETTS:

Baptism: July 30, 1837, Halesowen Worcs

Census: 1841, Wall Well Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer

xi. MARY ANN WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1842, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Bef. 1901, Hawne Halesowen Worcs; m. AARON OLIVER, April 5, 1863, St Mary's Oldswinford Worcs; b. Abt. 1843, Lye Waste Worcs.

Notes for MARY ANN WILLETTS:

Witnesses to Mary Ann's marriage were her husbands sister Selina and her husband Samuel Newby. I was most excited to find that Mary Ann lived her married life in Hawne where I grew up, and that Aaron's family lived in the Old Toll House, Hawne Lane, which I have a picture of, it is no longer there, a Doctor's Surgery has replaced it. By 1901 Mary Ann had died, living a few doors away from Aaron is Sarah Holloway nee Willetts, elder step sister of Mary Ann. Sarah is living with her daughter Jane, and her husband William Southwell, I wonder if the two sisters managed to see each other in Bloomfield Street before Mary Ann died?

More About MARY ANN WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Wall Well Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nurse Girl

More About AARON OLIVER:

Census: 1851, Toll House Hawne Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Carpenter

xii. ELIAS WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1840, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Abt. 1840, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

xiii. JOSEPH WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1844, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Abt. 1847, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

 

7. WILLIAM3 WILLETTS (WILLIAM2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1793 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs, and died Bef. 1842 in Halesowen Worcs. He married ANN BOXLEY July 2, 1812 in St Johns Parish Church Halesowen Worcs. She was born Abt. 1791 in Cradley Worcs, and died Bef. 1861 in Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for WILLIAM WILLETTS:

William and his wife Ann ran the Malt Shovel Pub in Church Street Halesowen Worcs. William is listed in the Directory of Shropshire 1828 as being the Licensee.

More About WILLIAM WILLETTS:

Occupation: Victualler

Notes for ANN BOXLEY:

In 1851 Ann is a Widow and running an Ale House or Pub. Living with her is a Granddaughter Sarah Willetts aged 14 born Halesowen, and another Granddaughter Sarah Ann Cole aged 3 born Darby End Worcs. The Pub was the Malt Shovel Church Street Halesowen Worcs.

 

More About ANN BOXLEY:

Census: 1851, 30 Church Street Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Victualler

 

Children of WILLIAM WILLETTS and ANN BOXLEY are:

23. i. EDWARD4 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1813, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Bef. 1871, Halesowen Worcs.

ii. SARAH WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1816, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

24. iii. ANN WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1821, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Aft. 1881.

iv. JOSEPH WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1825, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

 

Generation No. 4

 

8. WILLIAM4 WILLETTS (RICHARD3, GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1803 in Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.. He married MARY BURTON February 16, 1824 in St Thomas Dudley Worcs. She was born Abt. 1798 in Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs, and died Bef. 1881 in Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen.

More About WILLIAM WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Offmoor Toll Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer/Ag Labourer

More About MARY BURTON:

Occupation: Nailer

 

Children of WILLIAM WILLETTS and MARY BURTON are:

i. GEORGE5 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1820, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.; m. ELIZABETH JEAVONS, May 13, 1856, St Mary's Oldswinford Worcs; b. Abt. 1840, Stourbridge Worcs.

More About GEORGE WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Offmoor Toll Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Agricultural Labourer

More About ELIZABETH JEAVONS:

Occupation: Former Domestic Servant

ii. JOSEPH WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1825, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs..

More About JOSEPH WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Offmoor Toll Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

iii. WILLIAM WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1830, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs..

Notes for WILLIAM WILLETTS:

In 1881 William is living with his father who is now aged 73 in Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

 

More About WILLIAM WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Offmoor Toll Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer/Ag Labourer

iv. JANE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1833, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs..

More About JANE WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Offmoor Toll Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

v. HARRIET WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1836, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs..

More About HARRIET WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Offmoor Toll Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer

vi. EDWARD WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1840, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.; m. EMMA ?; b. Abt. 1844, Lapal Halesowen Worcs.

More About EDWARD WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Offmoor Toll Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Butcher

vii. EMMA WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1839, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs..

More About EMMA WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Offmoor Toll Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

 

9. JOSEPH4 WILLETTS (RICHARD3, GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1805 in Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs., and died Abt. 1882 in Halesowen Worcs. He married ANN PEARSON June 23, 1830 in St Johns Parish Church Halesowen Worcs, daughter of THOMAS PEARSON and DIANA ?. She was born Abt. 1807 in Halesowen Worcs, and died Bef. 1881 in Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen.

Notes for JOSEPH WILLETTS:

In 1881 Joseph is a Widower living with his son David and his family.

 

More About JOSEPH WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Occupation: Nailer/Ag Labourer

 

Children of JOSEPH WILLETTS and ANN PEARSON are:

i. RICHARD5 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1830, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.; d. Bef. 1901, Wollescote Worcs; m. ELIZABETH SOUTHALL, February 5, 1860, Pedmore Stourbridge Worcs; b. Abt. 1832, Lye Waste Wollescote Worcs; d. Bef. 1901, Wollescote Worcs.

Notes for RICHARD WILLETTS:

In 1861 Richard's cousin Charles, son of George, is boarding with the family. In 1881 Elizabeth's brother Thomas Southall is boarding with the family, aged 52, occupation, Farm Labourer.

More About RICHARD WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Occupation: Farm Labourer

Notes for ELIZABETH SOUTHALL:

In 1851 Elizabeth is working as a House Maid for Mrs Caroline Pargitor a Land Owner in Pedmore. Her brother is also working there, as is Samuel Yardley, a would be relation 50 years later when the Yardley family married into the Willetts family.

More About ELIZABETH SOUTHALL:

Census: 1841, Waste Bank Lye Worcs

Occupation: House Maid

ii. EMMA WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1833, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs..

More About EMMA WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

iii. THOMAS WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1836, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; m. ESTHER ?; b. Abt. 1831, Rowley Regis Staffs.

More About THOMAS WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Occupation: General Labourer

iv. ELIJAH WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1839, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Abt. 1882, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; m. LETITIA COLEY LEA, March 12, 1867, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; b. Abt. 1847, Haley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. February 4, 1933, Salt Lake City Utah USA.

More About ELIJAH WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Occupation: Cordwainer

Notes for LETITIA COLEY LEA:

In 1851 & 1861 Letitia is staying with her Grandparents James & Letitia Coley.

 

More About LETITIA COLEY LEA:

Census: 1851, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

v. DAVID WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1848, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; m. ELIZABETH FRENCH, April 19, 1875, St Thomas Dudley Worcs; b. Abt. 1848, Lye Worcs.

More About DAVID WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nail Warehouse Man

 

10. GEORGE4 WILLETTS (RICHARD3, GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1807 in Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs., and died Bef. 1871 in Hagley Worcs. He married (1) ANN HOLLOWAY August 11, 1833 in St Thomas Dudley Worcs. She was born Abt. 1810 in Halesowen Worcs, and died Bef. 1851 in Hagley Worcs. He married (2) JANE ?. She was born Abt. 1825 in Downwood Herefordshire.

Notes for GEORGE WILLETTS:

In 1841 there is a Emma Holloway aged 14 living with the family.

More About GEORGE WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Occupation: Ag Labourer/Farmer 60 Acres

More About JANE ?:

Census: 1851, Broadmarsh Hagley Worcs

Occupation: Farmer after death of George

 

Children of GEORGE WILLETTS and ANN HOLLOWAY are:

i. EDWARD5 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1834, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.; m. ELLEN ?; b. Abt. 1838, Blakeswell Worcs.

More About EDWARD WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Occupation: Wheelwright

ii. CHARLES WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1836, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.; m. CATHERINE ?; b. Abt. 1841, Hagley Worcs.

More About CHARLES WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Occupation: Farmer of 248 Acres

iii. AMELIA WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1838, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs..

Notes for AMELIA WILLETTS:

In1851 Amelia is working as a Servant for Edward Potter a Farmer in Romsley. In 1871 she is again working as a Servant for William H. Dawes, an Iron Master at his home, Moseley Hall Kings Norton Worcs.

More About AMELIA WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Occupation: Servant

iv. ELEANOR WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1840, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs..

More About ELEANOR WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

v. ALFRED WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1842, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; m. HANNAH ?; b. Abt. 1837, Lye Worcs.

More About ALFRED WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Broadmarsh Hagley Worcs

Occupation: Farm Labourer/Farming 70 Acres

More About HANNAH ?:

Occupation: Dressmaker

 

Children of GEORGE WILLETTS and JANE ? are:

vi. GEORGE5 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1852, Wassel Grove Hagley Worcs.

Notes for GEORGE WILLETTS:

In 1871 George is working as a General Servant for a Sarah Ginever in Hagley. She is a Laundress from Salwarpe Worcs.

More About GEORGE WILLETTS:

Census: 1861, Wassel Grove Hagley Worcs

vii. PHILIP WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1855, Wassel Grove Hagley Worcs.

More About PHILIP WILLETTS:

Census: 1861, Wassel Grove Hagley Worcs

viii. JOHN WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1857, Wassel Grove Hagley Worcs.

More About JOHN WILLETTS:

Census: 1861, Wassel Grove Hagley Worcs

Occupation: Farm Labourer

ix. CHARLOTTE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1860, Wassel Grove Hagley Worcs.

More About CHARLOTTE WILLETTS:

Census: 1861, Wassel Grove Hagley Worcs

x. ELIZA WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1862, Wassel Grove Hagley Worcs.

More About ELIZA WILLETTS:

Census: 1871, Wassel Grove Hagley Worcs

 

11. MARK4 WILLETTS (RICHARD3, GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1816 in Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.. He married ESTHER DEELEY May 19, 1839 in Kingswinford Parish Church Staffs, daughter of SAMUEL DEELEY. She was born Abt. 1822 in Quinton Worcs, and died Bef. 1881 in Cradley Worcs.

Notes for MARK WILLETTS:

In 1871 and 1881 Mark's Granddaughter Alice is living with him. Also in 1861 there is an Elizabeth Willetts aged 6 living with Mark and Esther, she is described on the Census as being a Daughter, but I think she must be a Granddaughter, possibly John's daughter.

More About MARK WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Hayley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Occupation: Waggoner/Farm Labourer

 

Children of MARK WILLETTS and ESTHER DEELEY are:

i. SARAH5 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1839, Halesowen Worcs; m. JOHN HIGGS, December 28, 1863, Parish of Cradley Worcs.

More About SARAH WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Haley Green Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

ii. JOHN WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1841, Halesowen Worcs..

More About JOHN WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, High Town Cradley Worcs

iii. ANN WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1843, Halesowen Worcs..

More About ANN WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, High Town Cradley Worcs

iv. JAMES WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1847, Cradley Worcs.

More About JAMES WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, High Town Cradley Worcs

 

12. ELIZABETH4 WILLETTS (GEORGE3, GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1815 in Halesowen Worcs. She married ELISHA BISSELL April 3, 1836 in Old Swinford St Mary's Stourbridge Worcs. He was born Abt. 1814 in Rowley Regis Staffs.

More About ELIZABETH WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Stourbridge Road Halesowen Worcs

More About ELISHA BISSELL:

Census: 1851, Stourbridge Road Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Gun Barrel Grinder

 

Children of ELIZABETH WILLETTS and ELISHA BISSELL are:

i. SARAH5 BISSELL, b. Abt. 1836, Halesowen Worcs.

More About SARAH BISSELL:

Census: 1851, Stourbridge Road Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer

ii. FANNY BISSELL, b. Abt. 1837, Halesowen Worcs.

More About FANNY BISSELL:

Census: 1851, Stourbridge Road Halesowen Worcs

iii. ELISHA BISSELL, b. Abt. 1839, Halesowen Worcs; m. CAROLINE ?; b. Abt. 1839, West Bromwich Staffs.

More About ELISHA BISSELL:

Census: 1851, Stourbridge Road Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer/Grinder Cutler

iv. JOSEPH BISSELL, b. Abt. 1842, Halesowen Worcs.

More About JOSEPH BISSELL:

Census: 1851, Stourbridge Road Halesowen Worcs

v. ELIZABETH BISSELL, b. Abt. 1844, Halesowen Worcs.

More About ELIZABETH BISSELL:

Census: 1851, Stourbridge Road Halesowen Worcs

vi. MARY ANNE BISSELL, b. Abt. 1846, Halesowen Worcs.

More About MARY ANNE BISSELL:

Census: 1851, Stourbridge Road Halesowen Worcs

vii. BENJAMIN BISSELL, b. Abt. 1847, Halesowen Worcs.

More About BENJAMIN BISSELL:

Census: 1851, Stourbridge Road Halesowen Worcs

viii. HANNAH BISSELL, b. Abt. 1847, Halesowen Worcs.

More About HANNAH BISSELL:

Census: 1851, Stourbridge Road Halesowen Worcs

 

13. THOMAS4 WILLETTS (GEORGE3, GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1820 in Halesowen Worcs, and died Bef. 1881 in Wednesbury Staffs. He married PHOEBE ?. She was born Abt. 1822 in Wednesbury Staffs, and died Bef. 1881 in Wednesbury Staffs.

More About THOMAS WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Holyhead Road Wednesbury Staffs

Occupation: Forgeman

 

Children of THOMAS WILLETTS and PHOEBE ? are:

i. SARAH5 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1843, Wednesbury Staffs.

More About SARAH WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Holyhead Road Wednesbury Staffs

ii. GEORGE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1845, Wednesbury Staffs; m. MARY ?; b. Abt. 1846, Tipton Staffs.

More About GEORGE WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Holyhead Road Wednesbury Staffs

Occupation: Iron Worker/Watchman

iii. THOMAS WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1847, Wednesbury Staffs; m. HARRIET ?; b. Abt. 1857, Darleston Staffs.

Notes for THOMAS WILLETTS:

Thomas's brother John and sister Elizabeth are boarding with him in 1881. I think their parents Thomas and Phoebe have died.

More About THOMAS WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Holyhead Road Wednesbury Staffs

Occupation: Forgeman

iv. PHOEBE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1849, Wednesbury Staffs.

More About PHOEBE WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Holyhead Road Wednesbury Staffs

v. BENJAMIN WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1851, Wednesbury Staffs.

More About BENJAMIN WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Holyhead Road Wednesbury Staffs

vi. JOHN WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1854, Wednesbury Staffs.

More About JOHN WILLETTS:

Census: 1871, Dudley Street Wednesbury Staffs

vii. ELIZABETH WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1861, Wednesbury Staffs.

More About ELIZABETH WILLETTS:

Census: 1871, Dudley Street Wednesbury Staffs

 

14. BENJAMIN4 WILLETTS (GEORGE3, GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1828 in Halesowen Worcs, and died Bef. 1881 in Wednesbury Staffs. He married ELIZA ?. She was born Abt. 1832 in Halesowen Worcs, and died Bef. 1881 in Wednesbury Staffs.

More About BENJAMIN WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Islington Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Puddler

 

Children of BENJAMIN WILLETTS and ELIZA ? are:

i. EDWARD5 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1853, Wednesbury Staffs.

Notes for EDWARD WILLETTS:

In 1881 Edward is boarding with a Samuel Boswell and family.

More About EDWARD WILLETTS:

Census: 1871, 52 King Street Wednesbury Staffs

Occupation: Puddler

ii. JAMES WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1855, Wednesbury Staffs.

More About JAMES WILLETTS:

Census: 1871, 52 King Street Wednesbury Staffs

Occupation: Labourer at Iron Works

iii. ANN ELIZA WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1857, Wednesbury Staffs.

More About ANN ELIZA WILLETTS:

Census: 1871, 52 King Street Wednesbury Staffs

Occupation: Dressmaker

iv. MARY JANE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1860, Wednesbury Staffs.

More About MARY JANE WILLETTS:

Census: 1871, 52 King Street Wednesbury Staffs

Occupation: Dressmaker

v. PHILLIS WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1862, Wednesbury Staffs.

More About PHILLIS WILLETTS:

Census: 1871, 52 King Street Wednesbury Staffs

Occupation: Dressmaker

 

15. GEORGE4 WILLETTS (GEORGE3, GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1831 in Halesowen Worcs. He married ELIZABETH ?. She was born Abt. 1831 in Dudley Worcs, and died Bef. 1891 in Wednesbury Staffs.

More About GEORGE WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Islington Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Iron Worker

 

Children of GEORGE WILLETTS and ELIZABETH ? are:

i. JOHN5 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1856, Wednesbury Staffs; m. SOPHIA; b. Abt. 1853, Wednesbury Staffs.

More About JOHN WILLETTS:

Census: 1881, 78 King Street Wednesbury Staffs

Occupation: Iron Worker

ii. SARAH A WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1857, Wednesbury Staffs.

More About SARAH A WILLETTS:

Census: 1881, 78 King Street Wednesbury Staffs

Occupation: Dressmaker

iii. FANNY WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1861, Wednesbury Staffs.

Notes for FANNY WILLETTS:

In 1881 Fanny is a Boarder with Charles Bailey a Shepherd and his wife. She is recorded as being a School Mistress so presumably she is teaching in the area.

More About FANNY WILLETTS:

Census: 1881, Westborough Lincoln

Occupation: School Teacher

iv. ELIZABETH WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1862, Wednesbury Staffs.

More About ELIZABETH WILLETTS:

Census: 1881, 78 King Street Wednesbury Staffs

Occupation: General Servant

v. GEORGE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1863, Wednesbury Staffs.

More About GEORGE WILLETTS:

Census: 1881, Wednesbury Staffs

Occupation: Iron Worker

vi. THOMAS WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1865, Wednesbury Staffs.

More About THOMAS WILLETTS:

Census: 1881, 78 King Street Wednesbury Staffs

Occupation: Iron Worker

vii. BENJAMIN WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1867, Wednesbury Staffs.

More About BENJAMIN WILLETTS:

Census: 1881, 78 King Street Wednesbury Staffs

Occupation: Iron Worker

viii. EDWARD WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1870, Wednesbury Staffs.

More About EDWARD WILLETTS:

Census: 1881, 78 King Street Wednesbury Staffs

Occupation: Iron Worker

 

16. GEORGE4 WILLETTS (WILLIAM3, GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1812 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs, and died Bef. 1891 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs. He married ANN SIVITER October 15, 1837 in Old Swinford St Mary's Stourbridge Worcs, daughter of ELIZABETH SIVITER. She was born Abt. 1809 in Halesowen Worcs., and died Bef. 1891 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for GEORGE WILLETTS:

In 1881 George and wife Ann are living with their daughter Phoebe and her family in Hasbury.

 

More About GEORGE WILLETTS:

Baptism: December 25, 1812, St John Halesowen

Census: 1841, Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer

More About ANN SIVITER:

Occupation: Nailer

 

Children of GEORGE WILLETTS and ANN SIVITER are:

i. ELIZABETH5 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1837, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; m. JOSEPH ROSE, March 22, 1858, St Johns Parish Church Halesowen Worcs; b. Abt. 1836, Halesowen Worcs.

More About ELIZABETH WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

More About JOSEPH ROSE:

Census: 1841, Mill Lane Hunnington Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer/Gun Barrel Forger/Insurance Inspector

ii. PHOEBE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1840, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; m. JAMES BASKERFIELD; b. Abt. 1841, Halesowen Worcs; d. Bef. 1901, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for PHOEBE WILLETTS:

In 1881 Phoebe's parents are lodging with her and James in Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About PHOEBE WILLETTS:

Census: 1841, Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

More About JAMES BASKERFIELD:

Census: 1851, Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Bricklayer

iii. GEORGE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1848, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; m. ELIZA ?; b. Abt. 1848, Birmingham Warks.; d. Abt. 1892, Hampton-In-Arden Warks.

Notes for GEORGE WILLETTS:

In 1901 George was a Widower living with his daughter Gertrude and her family in Sutton Coldfield Warks.

More About GEORGE WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Foreman Railway/Railway Store Keeper

More About ELIZA ?:

Census: 1881, 34 St Marks Street Birmingham Warks

 

17. SARAH4 WILLETTS (WILLIAM3, GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1814 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs, and died Aft. 1901 in Halesowen Worcs. She married WILLIAM HOLLOWAY May 25, 1835 in St Thomas Dudley Worcs, son of THOMAS HOLLOWAY and JANE ?. He was born Abt. 1811 in Halesowen Worcs, and died Bef. 1901 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for SARAH WILLETTS:

In 1901 Sarah a Widow is living with daughter Jane and her husband William in Bloomfield Street Halesowen Worcs aged an amazing 86! The Census says she is 'deaf' no wonder aged 86. Daughter of my Gtx3 Grandfather William Willetts born probably in no more than a hovel in 1814 is still alive in 1901, she must have a been a strong woman.

More About SARAH WILLETTS:

Baptism: December 25, 1814, St John Halesowen

Census: 1841, Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer

More About WILLIAM HOLLOWAY:

Census: 1841, Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer

 

Children of SARAH WILLETTS and WILLIAM HOLLOWAY are:

i. THOMAS5 HOLLOWAY, b. Abt. 1835, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About THOMAS HOLLOWAY:

Census: 1841, Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer/Blacksmith

ii. HARRIET HOLLOWAY, b. Abt. 1838, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Bef. 1851, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About HARRIET HOLLOWAY:

Census: 1841, Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

iii. WILLIAM HOLLOWAY, b. Abt. 1840, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About WILLIAM HOLLOWAY:

Census: 1841, Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer

iv. CHARLES HOLLOWAY, b. Abt. 1844, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About CHARLES HOLLOWAY:

Census: 1851, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

v. MARY HOLLOWAY, b. Abt. 1846, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About MARY HOLLOWAY:

Census: 1851, Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen w

vi. JAMES HOLLOWAY, b. Abt. 1850, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About JAMES HOLLOWAY:

Census: 1851, Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen w

vii. JANE HOLLOWAY, b. Abt. 1852, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; m. WILLIAM SOUTHWELL, June 2, 1872, St Johns Parish Church Halesowen Worcs; b. Abt. 1852, Hawne Halesowen Worcs.

More About JANE HOLLOWAY:

Census: 1861, 59 Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer

Notes for WILLIAM SOUTHWELL:

Witnesses at William & Jane's Wedding were Henry Price and Martha Moore.

More About WILLIAM SOUTHWELL:

Census: 1861, 33 Furnace The Hill Worcs

Occupation: Coal Miner Witley Colliery Hawne

viii. ABEL HOLLOWAY, b. Abt. 1857, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About ABEL HOLLOWAY:

Census: 1861, 59 Hagley Road Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

 

18. THOMAS4 WILLETTS (WILLIAM3, GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1817 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs. He married (1) ELIZABETH DAVIS August 27, 1839 in Old Swinford St Mary's Stourbridge Worcs. She was born Abt. 1816 in Cradley Worcs., and died Bef. 1861 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs. He married (2) PHOEBE COLE July 2, 1863 in St John's Halesowen Worcs.. She was born Abt. 1833 in Holmefirth Yorkshire.

Notes for THOMAS WILLETTS:

Quarry Hill and Margarets Hill Lane were the same road. Thomas was still alive in 1901 aged 84 working as a Gardener.

 

More About THOMAS WILLETTS:

Baptism: June 8, 1817, St John Halesowen

Census: 1851, Quarry Lane Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer/Gardener

More About ELIZABETH DAVIS:

Census: 1851, Quarry Lane Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

More About PHOEBE COLE:

Census: 1871, Quarry Lane Hasbury Halesowen

Occupation: Nailer/Washer Woman

 

Children of THOMAS WILLETTS and ELIZABETH DAVIS are:

i. AMELIA5 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1838, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; m. WILLIAM TAYLOR, May 29, 1859, St Thomas Dudley Worcs; b. Abt. 1838, Halesowen Worcs; d. Bef. 1901, Ladywood Birmingham.

More About AMELIA WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Quarry Lane Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer/Green Grocer

More About WILLIAM TAYLOR:

Census: 1851, Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer/Fruiterer/Goods Porter/Green Grocer

ii. ANN WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1842, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About ANN WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Quarry Lane Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

iii. ELIZA WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1848, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About ELIZA WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Quarry Lane Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

iv. THOMAS WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1854, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for THOMAS WILLETTS:

In 1881 Thomas is an unmarried boarder living with a James Field and family in West Bromwich Staffs.

More About THOMAS WILLETTS:

Census: 1861, Margaret Hill Lane Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Foreman Shunter Rails

v. SARAH JANE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1855, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; m. ELI TAYLOR, April 15, 1879, St Leonards Clent Worcs.; b. Abt. 1850, Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for SARAH JANE WILLETTS:

Witnesses at Sarah and Eli's wedding were John White and Phoebe Willetts. Eli was a Widower.

More About SARAH JANE WILLETTS:

Census: 1861, 12 Margaret Hill Lane Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer

Notes for ELI TAYLOR:

Witnesses to Eli's first marriage to Emma Baker were Henry & Eliza Homer. His second marriage to Sarah the witnesses were Phoebe Willetts and John White.

More About ELI TAYLOR:

Census: 1851, Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Coal Miner

vi. JOHN THOMAS WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1857, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. Abt. 1858, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

 

Children of THOMAS WILLETTS and PHOEBE COLE are:

vii. ALBERT5 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1864, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About ALBERT WILLETTS:

Census: 1871, Quarry Lane Hasbury Halesowen

Occupation: Nailer

viii. CHARLOTTE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1870, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About CHARLOTTE WILLETTS:

Census: 1871, Quarry Lane Hasbury Halesowen

Occupation: Nailer

 

19. JOANNA4 WILLETTS (WILLIAM3, GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1825 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs, and died August 26, 1852 in Rowley Regis Staffs. She married WILLIAM HENRY PARKER July 6, 1845 in St John's Halesowen Worcs.. He was born Abt. 1823 in Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for JOANNA WILLETTS:

There is an Elizabeth Davis Lodging with Joanna and family in 1851. She went onto marry Joseph Taylor, who is connected to the family through the marriages of two of his brothers to Joanna's Nieces. The family must have moved not long after the 1851 Census, as Joanna's death is recorded in Tibbetts Row Rowley Regis Staffs in August 1852. Poor Joanna died of Consumption, '2 years certified' present at death was her husband William.

 

More About JOANNA WILLETTS:

Baptism: April 3, 1825, St John Halesowen

Census: 1841, Wall Well Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailor

Residence: 1852, Tibbetts Row Rowley Regis Staffs

More About WILLIAM HENRY PARKER:

Census: 1851, Back of Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Farm Labourer

 

Children of JOANNA WILLETTS and WILLIAM PARKER are:

i. JOSEPH5 PARKER, b. Abt. 1845, Halesowen Worcs.; m. MARIA ?; b. Abt. 1844, Witney Oxford.

Notes for JOSEPH PARKER:

In 1861 Joseph is an Apprentice Shoe Maker with a John Hill and family in Cradley. In 1871 Joseph was lodging with a family in Rock Worcs.

More About JOSEPH PARKER:

Census: 1851, Back of Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Master Bootmaker

ii. HANNAH PARKER, b. Abt. 1848, Dudley Port Worcs.; d. Bef. 1861.

More About HANNAH PARKER:

Census: 1851, Back of Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

iii. MARY PARKER, b. Abt. 1850, Halesowen Worcs..

More About MARY PARKER:

Census: 1851, Back of Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

 

20. MARY4 WILLETTS (WILLIAM3, GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1828 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs. She married THOMAS WOODHOUSE September 16, 1850 in St Thomas Dudley Worcs. He was born Abt. 1823 in Cradley Heath Staffs.

More About MARY WILLETTS:

Baptism: September 28, 1828, St John Halesowen

Census: 1841, Wall Well Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Chain Maker

More About THOMAS WOODHOUSE:

Census: 1861, Tibbetts Gardens Cradley Heath Staffs

Occupation: Chain Maker

 

Children of MARY WILLETTS and THOMAS WOODHOUSE are:

i. THOMAS5 WOODHOUSE, b. Abt. 1853, Cradley Heath Staffs.

More About THOMAS WOODHOUSE:

Census: 1861, Tibbetts Gardens Cradley Heath Staffs

ii. WILLIAM WOODHOUSE, b. Abt. 1858, Cradley Heath Staffs.

More About WILLIAM WOODHOUSE:

Census: 1861, Tibbetts Gardens Cradley Heath Staffs

iii. JAMES WOODHOUSE, b. Abt. 1860, Cradley Heath Staffs.

More About JAMES WOODHOUSE:

Census: 1861, Tibbetts Gardens Cradley Heath Staffs

 

21. BENJAMIN4 WILLETTS (WILLIAM3, GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1831 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs, and died Aft. 1881 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs. He married CAROLINE SHERRATT April 8, 1849 in St John's Halesowen Worcs., daughter of HENRY SHERRATT and ANN WHITE. She was born Abt. 1831 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs, and died Bef. 1881 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for BENJAMIN WILLETTS:

Benjamin is recorded as being 'present at death' on his father's death certificate in 1872.

More About BENJAMIN WILLETTS:

Baptism: January 9, 1831, Hayley Green Halesowen Worcs

Census: 1841, Wall Well Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Gun Barrel Welder/Nail Maker

Notes for CAROLINE SHERRATT:

In 1851 Caroline was staying with her sister Mary and Grandparents Richard and Martha White in Islington, a few doors away from Benjamin while she was in confinement. In 1871 she and her family are living next door to her father Henry and his family in Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen.

More About CAROLINE SHERRATT:

Census: 1841, Islington Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer

 

Children of BENJAMIN WILLETTS and CAROLINE SHERRATT are:

i. MARY5 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1849, Halesowen Worcs.

More About MARY WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Islington Halesowen Worcs

ii. WILLIAM WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1852, Halesowen Worcs..

More About WILLIAM WILLETTS:

Census: 1861, Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nail Maker

iii. SARAH JANE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1855, Halesowen Worcs..

Notes for SARAH JANE WILLETTS:

In 1881 Sarah Jane is living in Hasbury with her brother Benjamin, her daughter Mary C. Willetts and Ann Hackett Boarder U aged 21, a Puncher at the Button Factory.

More About SARAH JANE WILLETTS:

Census: 1861, Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: General Hand Button Factory

iv. ELI WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1856, Halesowen Worcs.; m. LILIAN JANE ?; b. Abt. 1860, Lancaster Lancs.

More About ELI WILLETTS:

Census: 1861, Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Iron Moulder/Striker

v. THOMAS WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1860, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.; m. MARY CHATWIN; b. Abt. 1860, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for THOMAS WILLETTS:

In 1881 Mary's mother Ann Chatwin is living with the family, together with two of Mary's nieces, Ellen 14 & Betsy 11, they were both born in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

 

More About THOMAS WILLETTS:

Census: 1861, Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer

More About MARY CHATWIN:

Census: 1881, New Street Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nail Maker

vi. BENJAMIN WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1861, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About BENJAMIN WILLETTS:

Census: 1861, Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Coal Miner

vii. ANN WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1862, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. April 1, 1863, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

viii. ANNIE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1863, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About ANNIE WILLETTS:

Census: 1871, Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

ix. GEORGE THOMAS WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1864, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. November 9, 1864, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

x. BERTHA WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1865, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About BERTHA WILLETTS:

Census: 1871, Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

xi. EDITH WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1868, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About EDITH WILLETTS:

Census: 1871, Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

xii. LIZZIE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1870, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About LIZZIE WILLETTS:

Census: 1871, Spring Hill Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

 

22. ELIZABETH4 WILLETTS (WILLIAM3, GEORGE2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1833 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs, and died Aft. 1901 in Conisbrough Doncaster Yorks. She met (1) ? FOSTER. She married (2) ARTHUR WHITE HACKETT July 23, 1854 in St Thomas Dudley Worcs, son of CHARLES WHITE and HARRIOTT WHITE. He was born Abt. 1833 in Halesowen Worcs, and died January 5, 1859 in Halesowen Worcs. She married (3) HENRY LEEDHAM April 22, 1866 in Parish Church Netherton Worcs. He was born Abt. 1841 in Bagworth Leicester, and died Bef. 1901.

Notes for ELIZABETH WILLETTS:

Elizabeth out of all my Great Grandparents seemed to have had the most eventful life. She suffered a great deal of pain, she was only 2 when her mother Phoebe died, and then between 1856/9 she lost three children and her husband Arthur. She was left to fend for herself and daughter Pamela. By 1862 she had another daughter Francis Edith Foster, and then in 1866 she married again to Henry Leedham. Witnesses at that Wedding were Joseph Cooksey and Hannah Winwood. I cannot find Elizabeth in 1871, however her husband Henry Leedham is a Lodger in Overend Cradley, I think Elizabeth must have been there too, just missed off the Census return. Elizabeth's elder daughter Pamela Hackett, my Great Grandmother is on the 1871 Census living with her Grandfather Thomas Hackett and her Aunt Ellen Hackett who is now Ellen Shilvock, in Hasbury Halesowen. Perhaps the reason why Pamela was there and not living with her mother was the fact that they were in Lodgings, and there simply wasn't room for all of them. In 1881 Elizabeth had moved to Rowley Regis with Henry, also living with them were her two daughters Pamela and Francis. By 1891 she was living in Conisbrough West Riding of Yorkshire with daughter Francis and her family, Elizabeth still says she is married, although there is no sign of Henry. In 1901 she is living on her 'own account' still with daughter Francis, Elizabeth is now a Widow. It looks as though she didn't live with Henry once she moved away from Rowley Regis. For a poor little nailer girl she did quite well for herself, and was still alive aged 67, even accounting for all the hard times she must have been through.

More About ELIZABETH WILLETTS:

Baptism: May 21, 1833, Hayley Green Halesowen Worcs

Census: 1841, Wall Well Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Nailer/Dressmaker

Notes for ARTHUR WHITE HACKETT:

Arthur and Elizabeth lived in Halesowen. Witnesses at their Wedding were Saley Hall and Rosehannah Fornill or Turnill. Arthur died in Bromsgrove St. Halesowen on 5th. January 1859 aged 26 from Jaundice and Abscess of the Liver. Present at death was Ann Willetts, I believe her to be Ann nee Siviter wife of George, brother of Elizabeth, George and Ann lived in Bromsgrove Street, they may all have been neighbours.

More About ARTHUR WHITE HACKETT:

Burial: January 1859, Halesowen Worcs.

Census: 1841, East Side of Hagley Street Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Blacksmith

Notes for HENRY LEEDHAM:

In 1861 Henry is living with his Grandparents Stephen and Sarah Leedham at Furnace Halesowen. Stephen Leedham is aged 61 and is an Engine Driver from Polesworth Warks. Sarah is from Leicestershire. In 1871 Henry is a Lodger in Cradley, Elizabeth my Gt Gt Grandmother is not listed as being there, however I can find no other trace of her, Henry says he is married, so I think it is a case of Elizabeth just being missed from the Census return.

More About HENRY LEEDHAM:

Census: 1861, Furnace Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Engine Driver Colliery

 

Child of ELIZABETH WILLETTS and ? FOSTER is:

i. FRANCIS EDITH5 FOSTER, b. Abt. 1862, Halesowen Worcs; m. JOSEPH MARSH, June 8, 1881, Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Wolverhampton Street Dudley Worcs.; b. Abt. 1859, Rowley Regis Staffs.

 

Notes for FRANCIS EDITH FOSTER:

Francis was born in Cemetery Lane Halesowen Worcs. I would imagine it was the home of Elizabeth who was now a Widow, or the home of a relative. In 1871 Francis is Visiting a family in Rowley Village Staffs, a John Hinton born Northfield 1820, a Blacksmith, and his wife Mary born Halesowen 1822, they have 4 children, Charles Robinson, Hannah, William and Pamela. I have no idea who they are, perhaps one of the girls was a friend of Francis's. Witnesses at Francis's Wedding were Ralph Marsh and her half sister Pamela Amelia Hackett. At the time of her marriage, Francis gave her address as Halesowen Road Old Hill Staffs. By 1891 Francis and her family are living in Doncaster Yorkshire, Elizabeth, Francis's mother is also with them, there is no sign of Elizabeth's husband, Henry Leedham. I believe the family stayed in that area. Just recently I found an old Xmas Card List of my Grandfather's, one of the names listed is Florrie Marsh, one of Francis's daughters, although my Grandfather never mentioned them, they must have kept in touch. Florrie would have been my Grandfather's first cousin.

More About FRANCIS EDITH FOSTER:

Census: 1871, Rowley Village Rowley Regis Staffs

Occupation: Dressmaker

More About JOSEPH MARSH:

Census: 1881, 27 Wrights Lane Rowley Regis Staffs

Occupation: Miner/Hewer

 

Children of ELIZABETH WILLETTS and ARTHUR HACKETT are:

ii. PAMELA5 HACKETT, b. Abt. 1855, Halesowen Worcs; d. Abt. 1859, Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for PAMELA HACKETT:

Pamela tragically died aged at only 3 years old.

 

More About PAMELA HACKETT:

Baptism: March 27, 1855, St John Halesowen

Burial: February 27, 1859, Halesowen Worcs

iii. ELLEN AMELIA HACKETT, b. Abt. 1856, Halesowen Worcs; d. Abt. 1857, Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for ELLEN AMELIA HACKETT:

Baby Ellen tragically died at only 8 months old.

 

 

More About ELLEN AMELIA HACKETT:

Baptism: September 28, 1856, St John Halesowen

Burial: May 10, 1857, Halesowen Worcs

iv. ALFRED HACKETT, b. Abt. 1858, Halesowen Worcs; d. Abt. 1859, Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for ALFRED HACKETT:

Baby Alfred died tragically aged at only 1 year old.

 

More About ALFRED HACKETT:

Baptism: January 6, 1858, St John Halesowen

Burial: March 4, 1859, Halesowen Worcs

v. PAMELA AMELIA HACKETT, b. Abt. 1859, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs; d. June 25, 1938, Netherton Worcs; m. BENJAMIN HAYNES, October 25, 1881, St John Dudley Worcs; b. December 23, 1857, Brockmore Kingswinford Staffs; d. March 1, 1930, Rowley Regis Staffs.

Notes for PAMELA AMELIA HACKETT:

In 1871 Pamela is living in Brick Kiln Street with her Aunt Ellen Shilvock nee White/Hackett, Ellen's children and her Grandfather Thomas Hackett. Her mother Elizabeth is not on the 1871 Census, but her second husband Henry Leedham is a Lodger at Cradley, I think that Elizabeth is there too, just been missed from the Census return. Perhaps there was not enough room for Pamela in the Lodging House this is why she is not living with her mother and step father. However the family are all together on the 1881 Census living in Waterfall Lane Rowley Regis. One of Pamela's neighbours was Pamela's future husband Benjamin Haynes, this is where they must have met, they probably attended the same Chapel. The Witnesses at Pamela's Wedding were, Thomas Haynes and Francis Edith Marsh. Thomas was Benjamin's brother, Francis was Pamela's half sister. Pamela never knew her Father as he sadly died before she was born. Living next door to Pamela, Benjamin and family in 1891 were John Baker aged 38 a Coalminer from Kingswinford, his wife is Emma aged 38 born RR; children Martha 13, Phoebe 8, John 5, Annie 2, all born RR. I think there could be a connection with Mary Ann Baker, Benjamin's mother. Pamela lived out her life looking after her husband and children. After living in Old Hill, they lived in Talbot Street Cradley for awhile, and then moved to Netherton Worcs. The moves were probably down to where Benjamin was employed at the time. After Benjamin's death in 1930, Pamela was looked after by her daughter Ethel. Pamela's eye sight was not good. My mom said she didn't know how Ethel coped as she had to do everything for her mother. I am sure that Pamela kept in touch with her sister Francis up in Yorkshire, I have a photograph, which I am sure is of Francis, her husband Joseph Marsh and their children, together with Pamela. I also found in my Grandfather's Diary, a Xmas Card List for 1956, one name was Florrie Marsh, this must be Francis's daughter Florence born 1890, the same age as my Grandfather, Edgar Haynes, this tells me that they kept in touch, which is nice to know. I suppose it is up to me now to find the family in the 21st Century!

More About PAMELA AMELIA HACKETT:

Baptism: September 25, 1859, Halesowen

Burial: June 1938, St Giles Rowley Regis Staffs

Census: 1861, Wall Well Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Dressmaker

Residence: 1910, Talbot Street Cradley Worcs

Notes for BENJAMIN HAYNES:

Obituary for Benjamin:

The sudden death of Mr Benjamin Haynes of 49, St Andrews St. Netherton, on the 1st inst., in his 73rd year, recalls a life of which was not without interest. He was born in New Town Brockmoor and commenced work at Brettle's pit Old Hill, at the early age of seven, and he continued to interest himself in the mining industry until his death, a matter of 63 years, during which period he was fortunate enough to escape serious injury. His first duties consisted of door-minder, and as the years rolled on he passed through the various stages of horse-driver, loader, hewer, stallman etc., until eventually he obtained his fireman's certificate. He was always anxious to improve his position, and at this stage of his career, he was fired with the ambition to obtain his "Second Class Certificate of Competency," and to one who was self educated this was no small task, but for years he studied hard and plodded on with this object in view. His first attempt was at Birmingham University, but unfortunately, was unsuccessful. He was undaunted, however, and although he could ill afford the necessary fees and incidental expenses, he sat again later on at the Cardiff Centre with success. This was June 1912. Although he was now a fully qualified 2nd class under ground-manager, it was sometime before he could obtain such a post. Eventually he was employed under Mr Newey at two of Messrs N. Hingley & Sons Collieries, where he stayed a few years. Still anxious to widen his field of experience, he joined the Colliery Staff of the Earl of Dudley under Mr S Dimmock, and he was responsible for several pits in the Himley district. In time he was invited by his old employers, Messrs Mobberley and Perry, to undertake the responsibility of working the Oldnall Colliery, where he spent a strenuous and successful 11 years, making approximately 22 years service under this particular firm. In addition to his mining activities he was a Wesleyan Local Preacher for about 46 years and occupied the position of Society Steward for a matter of 22 years. The funeral took place on the 5th March 1930. A short but impressive service was held in the local Wesleyan Chapel, conducted by the Supt. Minister (the Rev Dawson), assisted by his two colleagues and Pastor J. Griffin, of Dixon's Green Congregational Church, who rendered worthy tribute to their late co-worker, Mr Brookes, the organist, rendered suitable music feelingly. The interment took place at Rowley Churchyard and the last rites being performed by the Rev H. Dawson. The mourners were the Messrs Edgar and Howard (sons); Bernard (son in law); John, James and Daniel (brothers); J. Siviter (brother in law); Mr Pearson (representing Messrs Mobberley and Perry); and Mr J.H. Griffiths, J.P. The Bearers were Messrs Harold and Joseph (nephews), and I. Grainger, F. Jennings, B. Winchurch and S. Tilley. There were many floral tributes.

Benjamin and family lived in Halesowen Road Old Hill until about 1910 when they moved to Talbot Street Cradley. There the family attended the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Benjamin had been a Local Preacher there since 1884. His son Frederic had became interested in the Ministry and later became a Methodist Minister himself out in Victoria Australia. Mom told me that she remembered Benjamin as a very kind and loving man. She remembered him playing a small organ and how he used to wear a smoking cap, he probably had a clay pipe which was fashionable at the time. Around 1918 Benjamin, Pamela, Ethel and Howard moved to Netherton, where with the exception of Howard, remained for the rest of their lives.

More About BENJAMIN HAYNES:

Burial: March 1930, St Giles Rowley Regis Staffs

Census: 1861, 147 New Town Brockmore Kingswinford Staffs

Occupation: Pit Manager/Local Preacher

Residence: 1910, Talbot Street Cradley Worcs

 

23. EDWARD4 WILLETTS (WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1813 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs, and died Bef. 1871 in Halesowen Worcs. He married SOPHIA GRAINGER. She was born Abt. 1816 in Halesowen Worcs, and died Bef. 1891 in Cradley Worcs.

More About EDWARD WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Goss Hall Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Carpenter

More About SOPHIA GRAINGER:

Census: 1851, Goss Hall Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

 

Children of EDWARD WILLETTS and SOPHIA GRAINGER are:

i. ANN5 WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1834, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About ANN WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Goss Hall Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Dressmaker

ii. SARAH WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1836, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for SARAH WILLETTS:

In 1851 Sarah is living with her Grandmother Ann Willetts nee Boxley who is running the Malt Shovel Inn at the top of Church Lane in Church Street.

More About SARAH WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, 30 Church Street Halesowen Worcs

iii. WILLIAM WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1839, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

iv. EMMA WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1841, Dudley Worcs.

More About EMMA WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Goss Hall Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

v. GEORGE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1843, Dudley Worcs.

More About GEORGE WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Goss Hall Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

vi. CHARLES WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1845, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About CHARLES WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Goss Hall Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

vii. PHOEBE WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1848, Hasbury Halesowen Worcs.

More About PHOEBE WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, Goss Hall Hasbury Halesowen Worcs

viii. EDWARD WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1851, Halesowen Worcs.

More About EDWARD WILLETTS:

Census: 1861, 18 Church Street Halesowen Worcs

ix. LETITIA WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1853, Halesowen Worcs.

More About LETITIA WILLETTS:

Census: 1861, 18 Church Street Halesowen Worcs

x. ALFRED HENRY WILLETTS, b. Abt. 1856, Halesowen Worcs.

Notes for ALFRED HENRY WILLETTS:

In 1881 Alfred is living with his widowed mother in Cradley Worcs.

 

More About ALFRED HENRY WILLETTS:

Census: 1861, 18 Church Street Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Clerk at Colliery

 

24. ANN4 WILLETTS (WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, GEORGE1) was born Abt. 1821 in Hasbury Halesowen Worcs, and died Aft. 1881. She married JOSEPH COLE September 24, 1844 in St Johns Parish Church Halesowen Worcs. He was born Abt. 1822 in Darby End Dudley Worcs, and died Bef. 1881.

Notes for ANN WILLETTS:

In 1861 living with Ann and husband Joseph is a Mary Davis aged 19, Enoch Eley aged 19 and a Mary A. Bowen aged 16. By 1881 Ann is a Widow living in a Pub or Ale House in Cradley Heath Staffs with her son Henry and an adopted daughter Mary A Stevens aged 13 from Cradley Worcs.

 

More About ANN WILLETTS:

Census: 1851, 175 Darby End Dudley Worcs

Occupation: Licensed Victualler

Notes for JOSEPH COLE:

Joseph and Ann seemed to always have waifs and strays living with them. Perhaps they were all Servants and helped in the Butchers Shop. In 1851 living with them were Jane G Cole sister unmarried aged 17 from Dudley. Thomas Tolley nephew aged 12 Brockmore, and a Joseph Anderton Servant aged 18 from Gannow Green Worcs.

More About JOSEPH COLE:

Census: 1851, 175 Darby End Dudley Worcs

Occupation: Butcher

 

Children of ANN WILLETTS and JOSEPH COLE are:

i. ELIZABETH5 COLE, b. Abt. 1845, Darby End Dudley Worcs.

ii. SARAH ANN COLE, b. Abt. 1847, Darby End Dudley Worcs.

Notes for SARAH ANN COLE:

In 1851 Sarah aged 3 is living with her Grandmother Ann Willetts nee Boxley at a Ale House or Pub in Halesowen.

 

More About SARAH ANN COLE:

Census: 1851, 30 Church Street Halesowen Worcs

iii. MARY COLE, b. Abt. 1850, Darby End Dudley Worcs.

More About MARY COLE:

Census: 1851, 175 Darby End Dudley Worcs

iv. ELIZABETH JANE GRAINGER COLE, b. Abt. 1852, Darby End Dudley Worcs.

v. WILLIAM HENRY COLE, b. Abt. 1854, Darby End Dudley Worcs.

vi. JOSEPH COLE, b. Abt. 1856, Darby End Dudley Worcs; m. MARY ANN ?; b. Abt. 1855, Rowley Regis Staffs.

Notes for JOSEPH COLE:

In 1861 Joseph aged 5 is living with Ann Willetts aged 7 and Eliza Hill aged 16 at the Malt Shovel in Halesowen. In 1881 he is living in Cradley Heath next door to his mother and brother Henry.

 

 

 

More About JOSEPH COLE:

Census: 1861, Malt Shovel 33 Church Street Halesowen Worcs

Occupation: Butcher

vii. HENRY COLE, b. Abt. 1861, Darby End Dudley Worcs.

More About HENRY COLE:

Occupation: Grocer

 

 

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