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Wightman, William John

Male 1888 - 1955  (67 years)


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  • Name Wightman, William John 
    Born 1888  Thornham, Suffolk, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 1955  East Dereham, Norfolk, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I1460  Sufflk
    Last Modified 4 Jul 2016 

    Mother Whiting, Sarah Ann,   b. 1856, Lacklestone, Norfolk, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F274  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ethel 
    Last Modified 2 Apr 2021 
    Family ID F276  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • 1891
      William J Whiting
      in the 1891 England Census
      Name: William J Whiting
      Age: 2
      Estimated birth year: abt 1889
      Relation: Grandson
      Gender: Male
      Where born: Thornham, Suffolk, England
      Civil Parish: Wortham
      Ecclesiastical parish: Wortham
      Town: Wortham
      County/Island: Suffolk
      Country: England
      Street address:
      Registration district: Hartismere
      ED, institution, or vessel: 14
      Neighbors: View others on page
      Piece: 1459
      Folio: 139
      Page Number: 8
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      Samuel Whiting 58
      Mary Whiting 58
      William J Whiting 2
      Source Citation
      Class: RG12; Piece: 1459; Folio: 139; Page: 8; GSU roll: 6096569

      Source Information
      Ancestry.com. 1891 England Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
      Original data: Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1891.
      Data imaged from The National Archives, London, England. 2,131 rolls. The National Archives gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU.
      Description
      This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1891 Census for England. The census contains detailed information on each individual who spent the night in each household including name, relationship to the head of the family, marital status, age at last birthday, gender, occupation, and birthplace. Additional information about the dwelling and property was collected. Each name in this index is linked to actual images of the 1891 England Census. Learn more...
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      1901
      William Wightman
      in the 1901 England Census
      Name: William Wightman
      Age: 13
      Estimated birth year: abt 1888
      Relation to Head: Grandson
      Gender: Male
      Birth Place: Thornham, Suffolk, England
      Civil Parish: North Lopham
      Search Photos: Search for 'North Lopham' in the UK City, Town and Village Photos collection
      Ecclesiastical parish: North Lopham St Nicholas and South Lopham St Andrew
      Town: North Lopham
      County/Island: Norfolk
      Country: England
      Street address: The Village
      Occupation: Farmer's Grandson
      Condition as to marriage: Single
      Registration district: Guiltcross
      Sub-registration district: Kenninghall
      ED, institution, or vessel: 1
      Neighbors: View others on page
      Piece: 1866
      Folio: 9
      Page Number: 9
      Household schedule number: 64
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      Samuel Whiting 63
      Mary Whiting 69
      William Wightman 13
      Ethel Wightman 12
      Source Citation
      Class: RG13; Piece: 1866; Folio: 9; Page: 9

      Source Information
      Ancestry.com. 1901 England Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
      Original data: Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives, 1901. Data imaged from the National Archives, London, England. The National Archives gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to the National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU.
      Description
      This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1901 Census for England. The census contains detailed information on each individual including name, relationship to the head of the family, marital status, age at last birthday, gender, occupation, and birthplace. Additional information about the dwelling and property was collected. Each name in this index is linked to actual images of the 1901 England Census. Learn more...
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      1911
      William Wightman
      in the 1911 England Census
      Name: William Wightman
      Age in 1911: 23
      Estimated birth year: abt 1888
      Relation to Head: Boarder
      Gender: Male
      Birth Place: Thornham, Suffolk
      Civil Parish: East Harling
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      County/Island: Norfolk
      Country: England
      Street address: Gallants Lane, East Harling, Thetford
      Marital Status: Single
      Occupation: Groom Domestic
      Registration district: Swaffham
      Registration District Number: 239
      Sub-registration district: Thetford
      ED, institution, or vessel: 14
      Household schedule number: 153
      Piece: 11741
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      Robert Secker 51
      Mary Secker 50
      Robert Secker 27
      George Martin 22
      William Wightman 23
      Source Citation
      Class: RG14; Piece: 11741; Schedule Number: 153

      Source Information
      Ancestry.com. 1911 England Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
      Original data: Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA), 1911.
      Data imaged from the National Archives, London, England. The National Archives gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to the National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU.
      Description
      This database includes householders’ forms from the 1911 Census of England. Information found on the householders forms include: name, relationship to head of family, age at last birthday, sex, marriage details (including number of children), occupation, birthplace, nationality, and postal address. Learn more...
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      1956
      William John Wightman
      in the England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966
      Name: William John Wightman
      Probate Date: 14 Jan 1956
      Registry: Norwich
      Death Date: 20 Dec 1955
      Death Place: Norfolk, England
      Source Information
      Ancestry.com. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.
      Original data: Principal Probate Registry. Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England. London, England © Crown copyright.
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      This is a directory of probates for England and Wales. Volumes in this collection covers 1858-1966 Learn more...
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      Wightman William John of 2b Cemetery-road East Dereham Norfolk died 20 December 1955 Probate NORWICH 14 January to Ethel Wightman widow
      Effects L525 4s 9d


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