Reeves, William

Summary

Father: John Reeves
Mother:

Birth: c1814-1817, Middlesex or Essex
Birth Source: Census

Death:
Death Source:

Spouse1:

Narrative

In 1851, William Reeves was age 37, a labourer born in Stratford, Essex, living in the household of his brother George Reeves in Stratford le Bow, Middlesex.

In 1861, William was age 47, a labourer born in Bromley, Middlesex, listed as boarder in the household of his brother Thomas Reeves in West Ham, Essex.

In 1871, he was age 54, born in Stratford, Essex, a labourer in a chemical factory, still listed in the household of his brother Thomas Reeves in West Ham, Essex.

In 1881, he was age 66, born in Bromley, Middlesex, a labourer still living in the household of his brother Thomas Reeves in West Ham, Essex.

Research Notes

Note that the census records alternately indicate he was born in Bromley, Middlesex or Stratford, Essex. Note that both of his brothers are listed as born in Bromley, Middlesex.

There was a death registered for a William Reeves in 2q 1888 in West Ham District, age 74, who is probably this William.

Sources

1851 Census:  HO 107, Piece 1555, Folio 66, Page 12, Schedule 44
1861 Census:  RG 9, Piece 1054, Folio 18 reverse, Page 14, Schedule 80
1871 Census:  RG 10, Piece 1627, Folio 127, Page 67, Schedule 387
1881 Census:  RG 11, Piece 1718, Folio 53, Page 8, Schedule 338