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1911 census in Sussex Look Up please?

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Nala

Nala Report 7 Mar 2018 13:37

Just a quick one please?

Norman Henry Wilks born 1899 in Sussex, possibly Brighton.


What was his address in the 1911 census?

His parents were Alfred and Fanny.

Thanks from Nala.

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 7 Mar 2018 13:46


Norman Hy Mees Wilks
in the 1911 England Census
Name:
Norman Hy Mees Wilks
Age in 1911:
12
Estimated birth year:
abt 1899
Relation to Head:
Son
Birth Place:
Brighton, Sussex
Civil Parish:
Plymouth
Street address:
Trematon Villa, Pentillie Rd, Mutley, Plymouth

Household Members:
Alfred A Wilks 52
Fannie Wilks 45
Hilbert Stanway Wilks 17
Alfred Bertram Wilks 16
Ralph Whilford Wilks 14
Norman Hy Mees Wilks 12
Eva Frances Wilks 9
Sarah Louisa Wilks 58 , sister
Laura Annie Stephens 17 , servant

Married 21 years, 8 children born, 6 still living.

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 7 Mar 2018 13:47

Only got him onnthe 1901 at the mo

1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription
43, London Road, Brighton, Sussex, England

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First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Occupation
Alfred R Wilks Head Married Male 43 1858 Berkley, Gloucestershire, England Grocer Shopkeeper Transcription
Fanny Wilks Wife Married Female 36 1865 Amblecote, Staffordshire, England - Transcription
Louisa Wilks Sister Single Female 48 1853 Gloucestershire, England Grocers Bookkeeper Transcription
Reginald N Wilks Son - Male 8 1893 Amblecote, Staffordshire, England - Transcription
Gilbert H Wilks Son - Male 7 1894 Amblecote, Staffordshire, England - Transcription
Alfred B Wilks Son - Male 6 1895 Amblecote, Staffordshire, England - Transcription
Ralph W Wilks Son - Male 4 1897 Amblecote, Staffordshire, England - Transcription
Norman H Wilks Son - Male 2 1899 Brighton, Sussex, England - Transcription
Ada Paice Servant Single Female 17

Catherine

Catherine Report 7 Mar 2018 13:48

This one?

1911

Name: Norman Hy Mees Wilks
Age in 1911: 12
Estimated birth year: abt 1899
Relation to Head: Son
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Brighton, Sussex
Civil Parish: Plymouth
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County/Island: Devon
Country: England
Street address: Trematon Villa, Pentillie Rd, Mutley, Plymouth
Occupation: school
Registration district: Plymouth
Registration District Number: 276
Sub-registration district: Plymouth North
ED, institution, or vessel: 9
Household schedule number: 350
Piece: 12947
Household Members:
Name Age
Alfred A Wilks 52 - Commercial Traveller
Fannie Wilks 45
Hilbert Stanway Wilks 17
Alfred Bertram Wilks 16
Ralph Whilford Wilks 14
Norman Hy Mees Wilks 12
Eva Frances Wilks 9
Sarah Louisa Wilks 58
Laura Annie Stephens 17


married 21yrs
Children 8, 6 living and 2 died

on the original there was also :-
Reginald aged 18yrs but his name has been crossed out and it is noted
(away at Wycombe)

just in case:-
1911
Name: Reginald Hewt Wilks
Age in 1911: 18
Estimated birth year: abt 1893
Relation to Head: Boarder
Birth Place: Stonebridge, Staffordshire, England
Civil Parish: High Wycombe
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County/Island: Buckinghamshire
Country: England
Street address: Wenham, West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, Bucks
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Bank Clerk
Registration district: Wycombe
Registration District Number: 145
Sub-registration district: Wycombe
ED, institution, or vessel: 1
Household schedule number: 47
Piece: 7864
Household Members:
Name Age
Albert Ernest Bull 36
Gertrude Adelaide Bull 35
Reginald Bull 8
Vera Gertrude Bull 4
Leonard Henry Bull 2
Harold Arthur Shaw 22
Reginald Hewt Wilks 18

Maddie

Maddie Report 7 Mar 2018 13:49


1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription
Trematon Villa Pentithe Road Mutley Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon, England

First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Occupation
Alfred R Wilks Head Married Male 52 1859 Beckley Gloucestershire Commercial Traveller
Transcription
Fannie Wilks Wife - Female 45 1866 Worcestershire Stourbridge -
Transcription
Gilbert Hathway Wilks Son Single Male 17 1894 Worcestershire Stourbridge Insurance Clerk
Transcription
Alfred Bertram Wilks Son Single Male 16 1895 Worcestershire Stourbridge Tool Merchant Assistant
Transcription
Ralph Whittard Wilks Son Single Male 14 1897 Worcestershire Stourbridge School
Transcription
Norman Henry Mees Wilks Son Single Male 12 1899 Sussex Brighton School
Transcription
Eva Francis Wilks Daughter - Female 9 1902 Sussex Brighton School
Transcription
Sarah Louisa Wilks Sister Single Female 58 1853 Gloucestershire Wickwar Assisting In House
Transcription
Laura Annie Stephens Servant - Female 17 1894 Cornwall Liskeard Domestic Servant

Maddie

Maddie Report 7 Mar 2018 13:53

in case you don't have it
1939
1 Holmwood Terrace , Cardiff C.B., Glamorganshire, Wales

First name(s) Last name(s) DOB Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule Sub Number
Norman H M Wilks 24 Feb 1899 Male Commercial Traveller Wholesale Grocery & Provisional Married 272 1
Irene G Wilks 15 Mar 1903 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 272 2
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Nala

Nala Report 7 Mar 2018 13:57

Hello and thanks to Margaret, Shirley, Catherine and Maddie fo your findings.

1939 register..... what a Bonus !!


Much appreciated Nala. :-D