James Wills

M, b. circa 1861
  • James Wills was born circa 1861.
  • He witnessed the marriage of George Hooper and Susan Frost on 23 July 1882 in Merriott, Somerset; The marriage record shows: George Hooper, 23, bachelor, abode Hitchings, a labourer, father George Hooper a labourer, witness James Willis. Susan Frost, 25 Spinster, abode Broadway, Factory Hand, father Thomas Frost a thatcher, witness Mary Hooper.
  • James Wills married Mary Elizabeth Hooper, daughter of George Hooper and Rachel Hooper, on 24 December 1882 in Merriott, Somerset. The marriage record shows: James Wills, 21, bachelor, Boozer Pit, labourer, father Amos Wills a labourer, witness George Hooper. Mary Elizabeth Hooper, 21, spinster, Eggwood Lane, father George Hooper a labourer, witness Susan Hooper.

James Wills

M, b. 1880
  • James Wills was born in 1880 in Llantwit, Glamorganshire, Wales.
  • He was the son of Joseph Wills and Mary Hockey.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, James Wills was living in the household of Joseph Wills and Mary Hockey in Brick Row, Llantwit Lower, Glamorganshire, Wales. Joseph is shown as a 39 year old labourer born West Coker, living with his 42 year old wife Ma(r)y born Chiselburge, and their children Mary Ann 19 a general servant born Chiselburg; Matilda 17 born Chiselburge a general servant; Ann aged 9 born Montacute and James born Llantwit aged 1. Living with them is Joseph's brother James WILLS aged 41 year old labourer pensioner born East Chinnock.

Jane Wills

F, b. 21 October 1832, d. February 1898
  • Jane Wills was baptized on 21 October 1832 in Merriott, Somerset. She was the daughter of Anthony Wills and Sarah Doutch.
  • At the age of 28 years, 3 months and 26 days, Jane Wills married Alfred Farr, son of James Farr and Sarah Hawkins, on 16 February 1861 in Merriott, Somerset. Alfred was the 24 year old son of James Farr. He was a labourer from Merriott. Jane was the 27 year old daughter of Anthony Wills a carpenter of Merriott.
  • Jane Wills and Alfred Farr appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset. Alfted was a 26 year old carter living with his wife Jane 27 and daughter Sarah aged 6 months.

  • Jane Wills and Alfred Farr appeared on the census of 1871 in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. Alfred was a 36 year old carter living with his wife Jane 36, son James Anthony aged 9. All were born in Merriott.
  • Jane Wills died in February 1898 at age 65.
  • Jane was buried on 26 February 1898 in Merriott, Somerset.

Child of Jane Wills

Children of Jane Wills and Alfred Farr

Joseph Wills

M, b. circa 1842
  • Joseph Wills was born circa 1842 in West Coker, Somerset.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Joseph Wills was living in the household of David Hockey and Ann Ware in Chiselborough, Somerset, England. David is shown as a 66 year old ag labourer, born Middle Chinnock, living with his wife Ann 63 born South Petherton, and daughter Mary 22, a leather glover born Chiselborough. There is a visitor - Joseph Wills, 19 an agricultural labourer born West Coker.

  • His marriage to Mary Hockey, daughter of David Hockey and Ann Ware, was registered in the December 1861 Quarter in Yeovil, Somerset Registration District.
  • Joseph Wills and Mary Hockey appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Brick Row, Llantwit Lower, Glamorganshire, Wales. Joseph is shown as a 39 year old labourer born West Coker, living with his 42 year old wife Ma(r)y born Chiselburge, and their children Mary Ann 19 a general servant born Chiselburg; Matilda 17 born Chiselburge a general servant; Ann aged 9 born Montacute and James born Llantwit aged 1. Living with them is Joseph's brother James WILLS aged 41 year old labourer pensioner born East Chinnock.

Children of Joseph Wills and Mary Hockey

Mary Ann Wills

F, b. 26 April 1862
  • Mary Ann Wills was baptized on 26 April 1862 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
  • She was the daughter of Joseph Wills and Mary Hockey.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Mary Ann Wills was living in the household of Joseph Wills and Mary Hockey in Brick Row, Llantwit Lower, Glamorganshire, Wales. Joseph is shown as a 39 year old labourer born West Coker, living with his 42 year old wife Ma(r)y born Chiselburge, and their children Mary Ann 19 a general servant born Chiselburg; Matilda 17 born Chiselburge a general servant; Ann aged 9 born Montacute and James born Llantwit aged 1. Living with them is Joseph's brother James WILLS aged 41 year old labourer pensioner born East Chinnock.

Matilda Wills

F, b. 1864
  • Matilda Wills was born in 1864 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
  • She was the daughter of Joseph Wills and Mary Hockey.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Matilda Wills was living in the household of Joseph Wills and Mary Hockey in Brick Row, Llantwit Lower, Glamorganshire, Wales. Joseph is shown as a 39 year old labourer born West Coker, living with his 42 year old wife Ma(r)y born Chiselburge, and their children Mary Ann 19 a general servant born Chiselburg; Matilda 17 born Chiselburge a general servant; Ann aged 9 born Montacute and James born Llantwit aged 1. Living with them is Joseph's brother James WILLS aged 41 year old labourer pensioner born East Chinnock.

Murray Bruce Wills

M, b. 1940, d. 30 July 1961

Sarah Jane Wills

F, b. 14 October 1860
  • Sarah Jane Wills was baptized on 14 October 1860 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Jane Wills.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Sarah Jane Wills was living in the household of Alfred Farr and Jane Wills in Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset. Alfted was a 26 year old carter living with his wife Jane 27 and daughter Sarah aged 6 months.

William Wills

M, b. 1827
  • William Wills was born in 1827.
  • At the age of 22 years, William Wills married Emma Farr, daughter of Robert Farr and Christinna Lawrence, on 23 October 1849 in Merriott, Somerset. Emma was a 22 year old field gardener, living in Church Road, daughter of Robert Farr butcher. William was a 22 year old of Green Nap also a field gardener, son of Samuel Wills a carpenter.
  • William Wills and Emma Farr appeared on the census of 1861 in Higher Street, Merriott, Somerset. William was a 32 year old market gardener, living with is wife Emma also 32, and children Robert 10, Christianna 7, Susanna 5 and Harriet 5. All were born in Merriott.

Adeline Wilson

F, b. circa 1860, d. 1972
  • Adeline Wilson was born circa 1860. She was the daughter of James Wilson and Agnes Hunter.
  • Adeline Wilson married Edwin Smyth, son of Charles Blackmore Smyth and Mary Gainey, in 1891 in Queensland.
  • Adeline Wilson and Edwin Smyth appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1913 living at Djuan. Edwin was a blacksmith. The family had left the area by 1925 most likely to the Murgon district.
  • On 10 December 1943,her husband, Edwin Smyth died in Murgon, Queensland, at age 91.
  • In May 1945 probate was granted on Edwin Smyth's will to his wife Adeline -Smyth, Edwin, Murgon, retired farmer. -December 10, 1043. Ade line Smyth Murgon, widow. April 17. Realty and personalty, £1530.
  • Adeline Wilson died in 1972 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Children of Adeline Wilson and Edwin Smyth

Agnes Wilson

F, b. circa 1860
  • Agnes Wilson was born circa 1860.
  • Agnes Wilson married Benjamin Thomas in 1882 in Goulburn, New South Wales.

Child of Agnes Wilson and Benjamin Thomas

Agnes Wilson

F, b. 1892

Agnes Mary Wilson

F, b. 1898, d. 1972

Alexander Thomas Wilson

M, b. 1 November 1899, d. 31 May 1979
  • Alexander Thomas Wilson was born on 1 November 1899 in Snake Valley, Carngham, Victoria.
  • He was the son of John Wilson and Agnes Jane Bridgeman.
  • At the age of 24 years, Alexander Thomas Wilson married Matilda Millicent Jane Burge in 1924 in Victoria.
  • Alexander Thomas Wilson died on 31 May 1979 in Ballarat, Victoria, at age 79.
  • Alexander was buried in Carngham General Cemetery.

Alfred Wilson

M, b. circa 1890

Alice Wilson

F, b. 1896
  • Alice Wilson was born in 1896.
  • She was the daughter of Federic Wilson and Mary Agnes Hill.
  • Alice Wilson commenced school at Pinelands State School on 11 April 1909.

Amelia Jane Stratton Wilson

F, b. 27 June 1877, d. 1956
  • Amelia Jane Stratton Wilson was born on 27 June 1877 in New Zealand.
  • She was the daughter of James Stratton Wilson and Amelia Jane Tidd.
  • At the age of 18 years, Amelia Jane Stratton Wilson married Andrew Fowler in 1896 in New Zealand.
  • Amelia Jane Stratton Wilson died in 1956 in New Zealand.

Children of Amelia Jane Stratton Wilson and Andrew Fowler

Arthur George Wilson

M, b. 1902
  • Arthur George Wilson was born in 1902 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Federic Wilson and Mary Agnes Hill.
  • Arthur George Wilson commenced school at Pinelands State School on 17 January 1910.

Beatrice Florence Wilson

F, b. 1890
  • Beatrice Florence Wilson was born in 1890. She was the daughter of Robert WILSON and Annie WHYLES.
  • At the age of 16 years, Beatrice Florence Wilson married Alfred Ambrose, son of Edward Ambrose and Ann Jane Duff, in 1906 in Queensland.

Bertha Sophia Wilson

F, b. 13 January 1904, d. 4 May 1976

Charles Henry Wilson

M, b. circa 1900

Christina Elizabeth Wilson

F, b. 1876, d. 1876

Edward Lewis Wilson

M, b. 1865, d. 1935
  • Edward Lewis Wilson was born in 1865 in Victoria.
  • He was the son of Samuel Wilson and Emily Towers.
  • Edward Lewis Wilson died in 1935.

Eli Wilson

M, b. circa 1875

Elizabeth Ann Wilson

F, b. 1893

Ellen Jane Wilson

F, b. 1861, d. 24 May 1954
  • Ellen Jane Wilson was born in 1861 in South Yarra, Victoria.
  • She was the daughter of Samuel Wilson and Emily Towers.
  • At the age of 37 years, Ellen Jane Wilson married William John Honey Austin, son of John Honey Austin and Mary Jane Burt Chivell, on 27 July 1898 in Dugandan, Queensland. Notification of the marriage appeared in "The Argus" Newspaper in Melbourne on Saturday 20 August 1898. It read: "Marriages
    AUSTIN--WILSON
    On the 27th July at the Methodist Church, Dugandan, Queensland, by the Rev. R Newell, William J H AUSTIN of Dugandan to Nellie third daughter of the late Samuel WILSON of Hadleigh East St Kilda."
  • Ellen Jane Wilson and William John Honey Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Boonah. He was listed as a farmer as were his brothers Charles, George and Arthur and his father John Honey. Ellen (or Nellie) carried out domestic duties.
  • Ellen Jane Wilson and William John Honey Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1919 living at "Hadleigh", North Street, Brighton. William was a farmer and Ellen carried out home duties.
  • Ellen Jane Wilson appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at "Kenilworth", cnr William & Fleurs Roads, Buranda. Ellen carried out home duties while her daugthers, who lived at the same address Una and Ina were a nurse and clerk. Her husband William still lived at Brighton.
  • She and Ina Gladys Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1936 and 1937 living at Lamington Terrace, Nambour. Ellen and Ina both carried out home duties.
  • On 1 May 1943,her husband, William John Honey Austin died in Queensland at age 78.
  • Ellen Jane Wilson died on 24 May 1954 in Bald Hills, Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Ellen was buried on 27 May 1954 in Bald Hills Cemetery. Plot A 48. She was 93 years old at the time of her burial.

Children of Ellen Jane Wilson and William John Honey Austin

Emily Susan Wilson

F, b. circa 1857, d. 29 December 1897
  • Emily Susan Wilson was born circa 1857.
  • She was the daughter of Samuel Wilson and Emily Towers.
  • Emily Susan Wilson died on 29 December 1897 in Hadleigh, Stanhope Street, Malvern. Her death was reported in "The Argus" Newspaper the following day. " WILSON. —On the 29th December, at Hadleigh,Stanhope Street, Malvern, Emily Susan, eldest daughter of Emily and the late Samuel Wilson, and sister of Mrs. J. H. Maddock.

Federic Wilson

M, b. circa 1865
  • Federic Wilson was born circa 1865.
  • Federic Wilson married Mary Agnes Hill in 1891 in Queensland.
  • On 11 April 1909Federic Wilson enrolled his children Alice, Frederick, and Henry in Pinelands State School. Another son Arthur was enrolled in Jan 1910. Frederic was a teamster living at Pinelands at the time
    ; She was 13 years 4 months old. Her father was a teamster at Pinelands at the time.

Children of Federic Wilson and Mary Agnes Hill

Frederick Wilson

M, b. 1898
  • Frederick Wilson was born in 1898 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Federic Wilson and Mary Agnes Hill.
  • Frederick Wilson commenced school at Pinelands State School on 11 April 1909.

George H Wilson

M, b. circa 1870
  • George H Wilson was born circa 1870.
  • George H Wilson married Rachel Unknown circa 1900.

Child of George H Wilson and Rachel Unknown