Reeves, William

Summary

Father: George Reeves
Mother: Sarah Foster

Birth: c1817, Orsett, Essex
Birth Source: Census & Baptism

Death:
Death Source:

Spouse1: Sarah Pratt

Narrative

Children of William Reeves and Sarah Pratt:

1. Sarah Jane Reeves, b. c1848
2. George Reeves, b. 1850
3. Alice Reeves, b. 1853
4. Charles Reeves, b. 1856
5. Ann Reeves, b. 1859
6. Walter Reeves, b. 1867
7. Frank Reeves, b. 1871

Baptism from Orsett, St Giles And All Saints, Essex Parish Baptism Registers:

• 1817 5th January | William son of | George and Sarah | Reeves | Orsett | Labourer | John Fredk Usko Rector of Orsett

Birth registrations for William and Sarah's children indicate the mother's maiden name was Pratt. No marriage record has been found for a William Reeves and Sarah Pratt.

In 1851, William was age 35, born in Orsett, Essex, living in Kensington, Middlesex with wife Sarah (26) and children Sarah (3) and George (7mo).

In 1861, William was age 44, born in Orsett, Essex, living in Hammersmitt St Paul with wife Sarah (36), children Jane (13), George (10), Alice (7), Charles (4), and Ann (2) along with two lodgers, George Bullings (50) and George Allum (28).

In 1871, William Reeves was age 54, born in Orsett, living in Acton, Middlesex with wife Sarah (45), and children George (20), Alice (18), Charles (14), Annie (12), Walter (3) and Frank (1mo).

In 1881, William was age 64, born in Essex, living in Acton, Middlesex with wife Sarah (55) and children Ann (22), Walter (13), and Frank (10).

In 1891, William was age 72, born in Orsett, Essex, living in Acton, Middlesex with wife Sarah (66) and son Frank (20).

Research Notes

Sources

Birth:          Census
Baptism:    Orsett, St Giles And All Saints, Essex Parish Baptism Register 1813-1848, D/P 82/1/10

1841 Census:  HO 107, Piece 322, Book 24, Folio 36, Page 24
1851 Census:  HO107, Piece 1468, Folio 618 reverse, Page 63, Schedule 7
1861 Census:  RG 9, Piece 26, Folio 119 reverse, Page 10, Schedule 46
1871 Census:  RG 10, Piece 1322, Folio 69, Page 27, Schedule 120
1881 Census:  RG 11, Piece 1355, Folio 74 reverse, Page 28, Schedule 166
1891 Census:  RG 12, Piece 1037, Folio 47, Page 27, Schedule 166