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I just wondered who is living at this address in 1911

I think this is Wms mother

1901: 76 Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis
Emma Willitts 56 Wid
Joseph Willitts 35 Son S Rivet Maker
Thomas Willitts 19 Son S Tube Drawer
Enoch Willitts 13 Son ? (can`t read occupation)
Sarah Willitts 23 Dau S Rivet Maker Machinist
Alice Willitts 21 Dau S Laundress
Clara Willitts 17 Dau S Laundress
(all born Blackheath, Staffs)

are any of these living near our William here....
and what number is he at pls on 1911 census on Oldbury Rd

1911 Oldbury Road Blackheath B`ham
WILLETTS, William Head Married M 44 1867 Coal Miner Loader Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Sarah Jane Wife Married 20 years F 42 1869 Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, William Son Single M 19 1892 Labourer Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Mary Hannah Daughter Single F 17 1894 Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Joseph Son Single M 14 1897 Labourer Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Phillis Daughter Single F 11 1900 School Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, John Son Single M 7 1904 School Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Sarah Jane Daughter Single F 4 1907 Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Emma Daughter Single F 1 1910 Blackheath Staffs
TAYLOR, Mary Ann Mother In Law Widow F 73 1838 Blackheath Staffs
JONES, John Boarder Single M 28 1883 Labourer On Farm Shropshire Shrewabury

1 more William and 2 more Emma's

1911 census transcription details for: 15 Chapel Street Netherton
WILLETTS, William Head Married M 74 1837 Old Age Pensioner Old Hill Staff
WILLETTS, Ann Wife F 73 1838 Old Age Pensioner Netherton Worc
WILLETTS, Harry Boarder Single M 22 1889 Labourer Above Ground Netherton Worc


1911 : 31 B'ham Road Blackheath B'ham
WILLETTS, Emma Head Widow F 67 1844 Blackheath Staff
WILLETTS, Martha Daughter Single F 25 1886 Blackheath Staff

1911 census transcription details for: 1 Court 1 Fountain St Dudley
WILLETTS, Emma Head Widow F 64 1847 Dudley Worcestershire
WILLETTS, Levi Son Single M 22 1889 Carter Dudley Worcestershire
WILLETTS, Emily Daughter Single F 20 1891 Dudley Worcestershire
WILLETTS, Charles Son Single M 17 1894 Dudley Worcestershire

Annie

What house number is this on the 1911 pls

1911 Oldbury Road Blackheath B`ham
WILLETTS, William Head Married M 44 1867 Coal Miner Loader Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Sarah Jane Wife Married 20 years F 42 1869 Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, William Son Single M 19 1892 Labourer Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Mary Hannah Daughter Single F 17 1894 Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Joseph Son Single M 14 1897 Labourer Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Phillis Daughter Single F 11 1900 School Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, John Son Single M 7 1904 School Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Sarah Jane Daughter Single F 4 1907 Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Emma Daughter Single F 1 1910 Blackheath Staffs
TAYLOR, Mary Ann Mother In Law Widow F 73 1838 Blackheath Staffs
JONES, John Boarder Single M 28 1883 Labourer On Farm Shropshire Shrewabury

Northern Lass wrote:What house number is this on the 1911 pls

1911 Oldbury Road Blackheath B`ham
WILLETTS, William Head Married M 44 1867 Coal Miner Loader Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Sarah Jane Wife Married 20 years F 42 1869 Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, William Son Single M 19 1892 Labourer Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Mary Hannah Daughter Single F 17 1894 Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Joseph Son Single M 14 1897 Labourer Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Phillis Daughter Single F 11 1900 School Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, John Son Single M 7 1904 School Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Sarah Jane Daughter Single F 4 1907 Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Emma Daughter Single F 1 1910 Blackheath Staffs
TAYLOR, Mary Ann Mother In Law Widow F 73 1838 Blackheath Staffs
JONES, John Boarder Single M 28 1883 Labourer On Farm Shropshire Shrewabury

No 82 Oldbury Road.

Annie

~They also had 8 children 1 died.

Annie

Thanks Annie

Can someone just have a look at this whole thread pls

and see if you think I can connect up

Connect up that Wm to Wm and Emma?

Ive been having a look, it seems likely.
Oldbury Road and being born Blackheath. 1911 are Birmingham road and Oldbury Road near?
I think this is his Mum,
1911 : 31 B'ham Road Blackheath B'ham
WILLETTS, Emma Head Widow F 67 1844 Blackheath Staff
WILLETTS, Martha Daughter Single F 25 1886 Blackheath Staff

Not sure where Martha fits in though? Cant see a Martha with Mum Emma on earlier census? I cant see a birth for a Mercy either?
1901 Census near Emma has,
79 Oldbury Road, Blackheath, Rowley Regis
Elizabeth Guise, head, M, 29
Gurtrude, daur, 2,
Albert, son, 4 months
Mary Willitts, sister, 15,
Hary Lloyd, boarder, 29, General Labourer
Sarah Lloyd, Boarder, 21,
Edward lloyd, boarder, 5 months

1911. 24, Mott Street, Blackheath
Albert Guise, head, 43, Waggoner on farm, Lye
Elizabeth, wife, 39,
Gertrude, daur, 12,
Albert William, son, 10
Alice, daur, 7, Halesowen
James Henry, son, 5,
Joseph Edward, son, 2,
Pheobe Emma, daur, 2 months
All others born Blackheath

West Midlands Marriage indexes for the years: 1897
GUISE George WILLETTS Elizabeth Rowley Regis, St Giles Sandwell Register Office 18/9/39

May be check that marriage see if William may be witness?

I think it is this one they are near each other on the 1901 and 1911


1901: 76 Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis
Emma Willitts 56 Wid
Joseph Willitts 35 Son S Rivet Maker
Thomas Willitts 19 Son S Tube Drawer
Enoch Willitts 13 Son ? (can`t read occupation)
Sarah Willitts 23 Dau S Rivet Maker Machinist
Alice Willitts 21 Dau S Laundress
Clara Willitts 17 Dau S Laundress
(all born Blackheath, Staffs)

1911 82 Oldbury Road Blackheath B`ham
WILLETTS, William Head Married M 44 1867 Coal Miner Loader Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Sarah Jane Wife Married 20 years F 42 1869 Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, William Son Single M 19 1892 Labourer Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Mary Hannah Daughter Single F 17 1894 Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Joseph Son Single M 14 1897 Labourer Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Phillis Daughter Single F 11 1900 School Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, John Son Single M 7 1904 School Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Sarah Jane Daughter Single F 4 1907 Blackheath Staffs
WILLETTS, Emma Daughter Single F 1 1910 Blackheath Staffs
TAYLOR, Mary Ann Mother In Law Widow F 73 1838 Blackheath Staffs
JONES, John Boarder Single M 28 1883 Labourer On Farm Shropshire Shrewabury

I think we connect with a note
will do that later

if that is Emma who is Martha going back?

grangers14 wrote:

Not sure where Martha fits in though? Cant see a Martha with Mum Emma on earlier census? I cant see a birth for a Mercy either?

She might be another rellie not dau
so be interesting to see if there is a Martha that fits

Connected and added a note.

I was thinking could Mercy Mary and Martha be the same? I cant see a birth for a Mercy Willetts.

1891: 24 Mott Street, Blackheath, Rowley Regis
William Willetts 50, Nailer
Emma Willetts 47, rivet maker
Joseph Willetts 25, rivet maker
William Willetts 23, Coal miner
John Willetts 21, rivet maker
Elizabeth Willetts 18, rivet maker
Jane Willetts 16
Alice Willetts 14
Thomas Willetts 12
Clara Willetts 9
Mercy Willetts 6
Enoch Willetts 4
(All Born RR)

1901. 79 Oldbury Road, Blackheath, Rowley Regis
Elizabeth Guise, head, M, 29
Gurtrude, daur, 2,
Albert, son, 4 months
Mary Willitts, sister, 15,
Hary Lloyd, boarder, 29, General Labourer
Sarah Lloyd, Boarder, 21,
Edward lloyd, boarder, 5 months


1911 : 31 B'ham Road Blackheath B'ham
WILLETTS, Emma Head Widow F 67 1844 Blackheath Staff
WILLETTS, Martha Daughter Single F 25 1886 Blackheath Staff

I think you are correct is there a birth for one of those names

I have slotted in the 1901 onto emma and will add that 1911 thanks for connecting

Added that marriage for Eliz for look up
made note on your observation re Mercy mary martha

could do with a poss birth for one of those around that date

but flagging now to archive this