William Wesley1

#14196, (circa 1814-)
ChartsWayte Family - descendants
Last Edited30 May 2014
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William Wesley was born circa 1814 at Newtown, Lancashire.2

William Wesley married Frances Hannah Wayte, daughter of Thomas Wayte and Hannah Sharpe, circa September 1840 at Ashby-de-la-Zouch Registration District, Leicestershire.1

He was recorded as head of household in the 1851 census with Frances Hannah Wayte as his spouse at High Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. His age was recorded as 37 years old. Also living in the house were four of their children, two sister's in law and two servants.2 William Wesley was a 'printer, publisher and stock [?]' employing 5 men.2

His wife Frances died circa December 1860 at the approximate age of 39 years, leaving him a widower. After her death, William Wesley remained with his two eldest sons in London, whilst the three youngest children were sent home to Derbyshire with his wife's sister Emma.3

He was recorded as head of household in the 1861 census at 31 Clayton Road, Lambeth, London. 47 years old. Also living in the house were two of his teenage sons.4 William Wesley was a publisher.4

Timeline

DateEventPlace
Family
1814BirthNewtown, Lancashire2
1840MarriageAshby-de-la-Zouch Registration District, Leicestershire1
1851Census (Eng) 1851High Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire2
Occupation2
1861Census (Eng) 186131 Clayton Road, Lambeth, London4
Occupation4

Family

Frances Hannah Wayte (9 Oct 1821-c Dec 1860)
Children

Citations

  1. [S502] FreeBMD (http://www.freebmd.org.uk/).
  2. [S392] National Census for England, 1851 (online image) Class: HO107; Piece: 2012; Folio: 142; Page: 31; GSU roll: 87415.
  3. [S398] National Census for England, 1861 (online image) Class: RG 9; Piece: 1962; Folio: 64; Page: 14; GSU roll: 542894.
  4. [S398] National Census for England, 1861 (online image) Class: RG 9; Piece: 357; Folio: 50; Page: 9; GSU roll: 542622.