Tuesday 16 August 2011

William John Harris

William John Harris

Born: 1850 in Hackney/Kingsland/Somers Town.
Christening: Unknown


Marriage: Married Harriet Louisa Farley on 27th March 1878 at the Register Office, St Pancras.

Died: Unknown but before 1939 (Harriet’s death certificate lists her as William’s widow).

Children:

Amelia Harris (b. 1880)
Maud Harris (b. 1883)
James Henry Harris (1885 – 1915)
Kate Harris (1887 – 1967)
George Harris (1890 – 1917)
Albert Edward Harris (1894 – 1963)
Harry Harris (b. 1896)
May Harris (b. 1898)

Census results:

1851 Census Registration District: Hackney (Sub-district- West Hackney, Civil Parish- Hackney, Ecclesiastical Parish- West Hackney).

John Harris- 42 (Head), born Littleworth, Gloucestershire about 1809.
Amiella Harris- 40 (Mother < ????), born Canterbury, Kent about 1811.
James H Harris- 10 (Son), born St Pancras, Middlesex about 1841.
Amelia Harris- 8 (Daughter), born Hackney, Middlesex about 1843.
Emma Harris- 5 (Daughter), born Hackney, Middlesex about 1846.
William Harris- 2 (Son), born Hackney, Middlesex about 1849.
George Harris- 4 months (Son), born Hackney, Middlesex about 1850.

1861 Census Registration District: Pancras (Sub-district- Kentish Town, Civil Parish- St Pancras, Ecclesiastical Parish- Holy Trinity).

John H Harris- 52 (Head) Born Gloucestershire about 1809.
Amelia Harris- 50 (Wife) Born Canterbury about 1811.
William J Harris- 12 (Son) Born London about 1849.
George H Harris- 10 (Son) Born London about 1851.

1871 Census Registration District: Pancras (Sub-district- Kentish Town, Civil Parish- St Pancras, Ecclesiastical Parish- St Stephens).

John Harris- 62 (Head) Born Strond, Gloucestershire about 1809.
Amelia Harris- 60 (Wife) Born Canterbury, Kent about 1811.
William Harris- 22 (Son) Born Kingsland, Middlesex about 1849.
George Harris- 20 (Son) Born Kingsland, Middlesex about 1851.
 
1881 Census: 5 Henry St Census Place: St Pancras, London, Middlesex

William HARRIS M 32  M Islington Rel: Head Occ: Fruit Salesman
Harriet HARRIS M 23  F St Pancras Rel: Wife
William HARRIS   2  M Kensington Rel: Son
Amelia HARRIS   3 m F St Pancras


1891 Census Registration District: Chelsea (Civil Parish- Chelsea, Ecclesiastical Parish- St Jude).

William John Harris- 43 (Head) Born Somers Town, Middlesex about 1848.
Harriet Harris- 33 (Wife) Born Camden, Middlesex about 1858.
William Harris- 12 (Son) Born Brompton, Middlesex about 1879.
Amelia Harris- 10 (Daughter) Born Camden, Middlesex about 1881.
Maria Harris- 8 (Daughter) Born Camden, Middlesex about 1883 (Maud in another name).
James Harris- 6 (Son) Born Westminster, Middlesex about 1885.
Kate Harris- 3 (Daughter) Born Chelsea, Middlesex about 1888.
George Harris- 9/12 (Son) Born Chelsea, Middlesex about 1890.

 1901 Census: 16,Tothill St, Westminster

William Harris (Head) Aged 55. Born Somerstown. Fruiterer Green Employer working at home.
Harriet Harris (Wife) Aged 45 Born St Pancras.
William Harris (Son) Aged 22. Born Brompton. Fruiterer working at home. 
Amelia Harris (Daughter) Aged 20. Born Hampstead. Tripe Dressers Cashier. 
Maud Harrus (Daughter) Aged 18. Born Hampstead. General Servant Domestic working at home.
James Harris (Son) Aged 16. Born Westminster. Fruiterers Shopman working at home.
Kate Harris (Daughter) Aged 13. Born Chelsea.
George Harris (Son) Aged 10. Born Chelsea.
Albert Harris (Son) Aged 7. Born Westminster.
Harry Harris (Son) Aged 5. Born Westminster.
May Harris (Daughter) Aged 3. Born Westminster.

1911 Census: 2, Junction Road, Highgate, London.

WILLIAM JOHN HARRIS Greengrocer. Aged 62. Born Somers Town London.
HARRIET HARRIS Assisting in the business. Aged 52. Married 34 years. 10 children born, 9 survived. Born Camden Town (?) London.
JAMES HENRY HARRIS Greengrocers assistant. Aged 25. Single. Working at home. Born Westminster, London.
KATE HARRIS Servant. Aged 23. Single. Working at home. Born Chelsea, London.
ALBERT HARRIS Greengrocers assistant. Aged 17. Single. Working at home. Born Westminster, London.
HARRY HARRIS Grocer's assistant. Aged 15. Single. Born Westminster, London.
MAY HARRIS Aged 13. Born Westminster, London.

Census records = Crown Copyright.

Other Notes:

Was living at 37 Davenant Road, Upper Holloway when his son George died in France in 1917.

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