Harry Willis
M, #23531, Deceased, b. 14 May 1900
Consanguinity | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of A J S |
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Reference Number | Harry Willis had reference number 23531. |
Birth | He was born on 14 May 1900 in Prescot, England. |
Marriage | He married Gladys Reid Birchall about April 1928 in Prescot. |
Occupation | In 1939 Harry Willis was a cost clerk at a local elecrical and cable works. |
| His father Frank Tyrer Willis died on 26 February 1950 in Prescot, England. |
| His wife Gladys Reid Birchall died about July 1997 in St. Helens, Lancashire, England. |
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Census 1901 | Harry Willis Id #23,531 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1901 at Ormskirk, Prescot; Witness Role: Grand Son
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Census 1911 | Harry Willis Id #23,531 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1911 at Prescot
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Census 1939 | Harry Willis Id #23,531 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1939 at Whiston
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Gladys Reid Birchall
F, #23532, Deceased, b. 13 March 1903, d. about July 1997
Consanguinity | Partner of Harry Willis (2nd cousin 1 time removed of A J S) |
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Reference Number | Gladys Reid Birchall had reference number 23532. |
Birth | She was born on 13 March 1903. |
Baptism | She was baptised on 12 April 1903 at St Mary's Church in Prescot. |
Marriage | She married Harry Willis about April 1928 in Prescot. |
Death | She died about July 1997 in St. Helens, Lancashire, England. |
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Census 1939 | Gladys Reid Birchall Id #23,532 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1939 at Whiston
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Ellen Mutch
F, #23536, Deceased, b. about October 1877
Consanguinity | 1st cousin 2 times removed of A J S |
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Reference Number | Ellen Mutch had reference number 23536. |
Birth | She was born about October 1877 in Prescot, England. |
| Her mother Ellen Roby died in July 1882 in Prescot. |
Marriage | Ellen Mutch married Frank Tyrer Willis on 9 December 1898 in St. Mary's, Wavertree, Liverpool, England. |
| Her daughter May Willis was born about 1900. |
| Her son Harry Willis was born on 14 May 1900 in Prescot, England. |
| Her son William Roby Willis was born about 1906. |
| Her father William Mutch died in 1923. |
| Her husband Frank Tyrer Willis died on 26 February 1950 in Prescot, England. |
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Census | Ellen Mutch Id #23,536 (Principal) was at home on Census night; Y
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Census 1881 | Ellen Mutch Id #23,536 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1881 at Prescot
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Census 1901 | Ellen Mutch Id #23,536 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1901 at Ormskirk, Prescot, England; Witness Role: Daughter
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Census 1911 | Ellen Mutch Id #23,536 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1911
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Frank Tyrer Willis
M, #23537, Deceased, b. about 1873, d. 26 February 1950
Consanguinity | Partner of Ellen Mutch (1st cousin 2 times removed of A J S) |
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Person References | Ellen Mutch |
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Reference Number | Frank Tyrer Willis had reference number 23537. |
Birth | He was born about 1873. |
Occupation | In 1891 Frank Tyrer Willis was a colliery clerk. |
Marriage | He married Ellen Mutch on 9 December 1898 in St. Mary's, Wavertree, Liverpool, England. |
| His daughter May Willis was born about 1900. |
| His son Harry Willis was born on 14 May 1900 in Prescot, England. |
| His son William Roby Willis was born about 1906. |
Death | Frank Tyrer Willis died on 26 February 1950 in Prescot, England. |
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Census 1881 | Frank Tyrer Willis Id #23,537 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1881 at Prescot, England
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Census 1901 | Frank Tyrer Willis Id #23,537 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1901 at Ormskirk, Prescot; Witness Role: Son-in-Law
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Census 1911 | Frank Tyrer Willis Id #23,537 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1911
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May Willis
F, #23540, Deceased, b. about 1900
Consanguinity | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of A J S |
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Reference Number | May Willis had reference number 23540. |
Birth | She was born about 1900. |
| Her father Frank Tyrer Willis died on 26 February 1950 in Prescot, England. |
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Census 1901 | May Willis Id #23,540 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1901 at Ormskirk, Prescot; Witness Role: Grand Daughter
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William Roby Willis
M, #23541, Deceased, b. about 1906
Consanguinity | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of A J S |
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Reference Number | William Roby Willis had reference number 23541. |
Birth | He was born about 1906. |
| His father Frank Tyrer Willis died on 26 February 1950 in Prescot, England. |
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Census 1911 | William Roby Willis Id #23,541 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1911 at Prescot
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Robert Frederick D'Arcy
M, #23542, Deceased, b. 16 March 1901, d. 29 March 1968
Consanguinity | Partner of Winifred Elizabeth Sofia Snelson (3rd cousin 1 time removed of A J S) |
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Census 1911 | Robert Frederick D'Arcy Id #23,542 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1911
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Jonathon D'Arcy
M, #23545, Deceased, b. 1958, d. 2017
Consanguinity | 4th cousin 1 time removed of A J S |
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Name | Jonathon D'Arcy was also known as Jonathan Robert D'Arcy. |
Occupation | Jonathon D'Arcy was a Doctor. |
Reference Number | He had reference number 23545. |
Birth | He was born in 1958. |
Birth | He was born about January 1958 in Chester. |
| His father Robert William D'Arcy died in 1984. |
| His son Robin D'arcy was born in 1989 in Warrington, England. |
| His mother Jean Thompson died in 2015. |
| His son Robin D'arcy died in 2015. |
Death | Jonathon D'Arcy died in 2017 in Warrington, England. |
Death | He died on 15 November 2017 in Warrington. |
Herbert Edward Williams
M, #23548, Deceased, b. 29 September 1816
Consanguinity | Partner of Ellen Essie Pierce (2nd great-aunt of A J S) |
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Occupation | Herbert Edward Williams was a horses assistant. |
Reference Number | He had reference number 23548. |
Birth | He was born on 29 September 1816 in Chester, Cheshire, England. |
Birth | He was born about 1855 in Penzance or Plymouth. |
Marriage | He married Ellen Essie Pierce on 17 July 1878 in St Oswald, Chester. |
| His son Herbert H. E. Williams was born about 1880. |
| His daughter Catherine Williams was born about 1886. |
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Census 1891 | Herbert Edward Williams Id #23,548 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1891 at 4 Bridson Steet, Rodney St, Liverpool; Note ... Thomas Pierce, a widow (for the second time) and a methodist preacher was in the home of Herbert Edward Williams and his wife Ellen Essie Pierce, Thomas' daughter in 1891.
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George Lord D'Alby
M, #23550, Deceased, b. 24 November 1891, d. 24 August 1967
Consanguinity | Partner of Catherine Jean Snelson (2nd cousin 1 time removed of A J S) |
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Name | George Lord D'Alby was also known as Edward Harvey. |
Name | He was also known as George Dalby. |
Name | He was also known as Tramp Royal. |
Name | He was also known as Jon Jinnipen. |
Reference Number | He had reference number 23550. |
Biography | This is a complex set of circumstances so I hope I have the story correctly. Whereas the facts are on the public record, I could not have connected parts of the story I had gathered without the help of his son Christopher Edward Edge.
As I understand it, George used several names throughout his life. His relationships are therfore not easy to follow, to document nor to publish as there are sensitive matters here.
It is known that he changed his name by deed poll to Edward Harvey, however I was not aware of that until advised by Chris Edge, his son. I find that quite odd, as the Q4 1955 Marriage Register shows "Edge William G married Snelson or Harvey in The Wirral"
I also understand that at various times he called himself Matt Marshall and Tramp Royal and was known as "Jon Jinnipen" in some circles.
He was just over 6 feet tall, blue eyes and dark hair. In 1918 he described himself as an "artists and designer".
With regard to military service, there are a few anomalies in the sequence of events but I have found that he was "enlisted" into the Army on 22 July 1916. He was "examined" on 3 June 1917 aged 25 years. Evidently, he wore glasses and had a squint in his left eye. From sometime in 1916 to 22 February 1917 he had been "a patient" in Liverpool Consumption Hospital. He was "called up" in May 1917 and 4 days later ended up in hospital. He was discharged (of good character) as being permanently unfit on 28 February 1918 - and I think that this was because he had TB - which explains why he had been in Liverpool Consumption Hospital - although his eyesight may also have been an issue.
There is more information about George in the story of Catherine Jean Snelson [23549].
I have no information on the whether there were any other children or family with his wife Elizabeth Harvey or any other relationship. Secondly, I have no information now on why his middle name is "Lord". Lastly, I am unaware of any ongoing contact he may have had with Catherine and her family.
Liverpool University has some of George Lord Dalby's letters related to others in the literary world. Evidemtly some of his published material appears in "The Gypsy Lore Society" books the Copyright of which is held by his son Chris being the only known descendant. |
Marriage Status | George Lord D'Alby and Catherine Jean Snelson were an Unmarried Couple. |
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Birth | He was born on 24 November 1891 in West Derby, Liverpool. |
Baptism | He was baptised on 18 January 1892 in St Peter's, Liverpool. He is named as Lord George Dalby. The address given is Mulberry Street, Liverpool. His father James Dalby is said to be a printer. The date of birth is shown as in the previous year, 1891 on 24th November. The surname quite clearly is written as "Dalby". |
Occupation | In 1911 George Lord D'Alby was a Ventriloquist at 11 Stanhope Street in Toxteth, Liverpool. |
Occupation | In 1916 George Lord D'Alby was a doll manufacturer. |
Milit-End | Service in the Military ended on 21 March 1918 in Woking He was in the Royal Medical Corps, Private 120190, and was dischatged with a good character as being physically unfit for service. He was discharged as having tuberculosis. His home address is given as 21a St James Street, Liverpool.
He was entitled to the "War Badge" and is listed in those with that award. |
Occupation | In 1921 George Lord D'Alby was a Commercial Artist in 27 Warren Street, Liverpool, His occupation is further described as ""designing window displays & advert work". |
Occupation | In 1939 George Lord D'Alby was a Commercial Artist and Ventriloquist. |
Relationship | He; about 1949 |
Namechange | George Lord's name was changed to Edward Harvey in 1951. |
Death | He died on 24 August 1967 in Liverpool. |
| His partner Catherine Jean Snelson died on 25 March 2016 in Calne, Swindon, Wiltshire. |
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Census 1901 | George Lord D'Alby Id #23,550 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1901 at Potternewton, Leeds, Yorkshire; Witness Role: Son
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Census 1911 | George Lord D'Alby Id #23,550 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1911 at Toxteth, Liverpool; Principal Role
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Census 1921 | George Lord D'Alby Id #23,550 (Principal) was at home on Census night 19 June 1921 at 27A, St James Place, Toxteth Park, Liverpool
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Census 1939 | George Lord D'Alby Id #23,550 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1939 at Low Hill, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; Note : This is very strange indeed. The original entry in the register has been changed in manuscript - crossing out the original pair George D'Alby and Elizabeth G. D'Alby and replacing them with Edward Harvey and Elizabeth G. Harvey and/or Taylor. All the other data has been left untouched as for the originals. I now understand from Chris Edge that NR230 is a Government Circular about name changes. HNA is the directory identification for Liverpool. The date is when the name was actually changed.
Somewhere in the past, I have a record of this George D'Alby marrying Catherine Snelson dau of Edward Snelson and Miss McMullen - but this has been lost in my archives (ha - shoeboxes), so I can provide no more information. I no longer have any confidence that they were ever actually married.
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