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I was wondering if anyone might be familiar with Benjamin Willetts, b. about 1879 in Rowley Regis to John and Emma Willetts? They were from Pear Tree Lane in Old Hill.

I think he came to the US in 1905 but have not been able to verify that. Any help very much appreciated!

Thanks, Lisa

Hi Lisa
Im going to move this over to the black country area
Jo

Is this him on Black Country Connections?
http://bcconnections.tribalpages.com/fa ... tts-Family

Yes! That's him! I just have not been able to track him down as far as if he married or if he did come to the US what became of him?

Transcribed as Willett looks like Willetts
1891. 22 Pear Tree Lane, Rowley Regis
John Willetts, head, M, 53, Ironworks labourer
Samuel, son, 17,
Benjamin, son, 12,
Ruth, Mother, W, 76
All born Rowley Regis
(Emma and Ruth with Susannah and husband)

1901. 16, New Street, Rowley Regis
John Willetts, head, 62, Retired nail maker
Emma, wife, 59,
Ruth, daur, 24, staple maker
Benjamin, son, 22, gas fittings maker
Hedley Cook, visitor, 17, Butcher, Feckenham
All others born Rowley Regis

I can see a Benjamin Willetts in America, next door to him an Alfred.
They moved 1881 it says?
Jo

We could do with 1911 really
Anyone see them?

Jo

Not with mother in 1911

1911 16 New Street Old Hill Staffordshire
WILLETTS, Emma Head Widow F 69 1842 Staffs Rowley Regis VIEW
WILLETTS, Ruth Daughter Single F 33 1878 Staple Maker Staffs Rowley Regis VIEW
SMITH, Louis Boarder Single F 25 1886 Chain Maker Small Chain Staffs Rowley Regis

West Midlands Marriage indexes for the years: 1902.
WILLETTS Benjamin. PENN Amelia. Cradley Heath, St Luke. Sandwell Register Office. 20/3/461.

Benjamin Willetts.
Groom's Birth Date: 1879.
Groom's Age: 23.
Bride's Name: Amelia Penn.
Bride's Birth Date: 1879.
Bride's Age: 23.
Marriage Date: 30 Mar 1902.
Marriage Place: Reddal-Hill, Stafford.
Groom's Father's Name: John Willetts.
Bride's Father's Name: John Penn.
Groom's Marital Status: Single.
Bride's Marital Status: Single.
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M01169-5.
System Origin: England-EASy.
Source Film Number: 1470777.
Reference Number: p 231.

1910. Erie Ward 5, Erie, Pennsylvania.
Ben Willitts 31. Labourer, ironworks. England. Emigrated 1905.
Amelia Willitts 31. England.
John Willitts 7. England.
Ben Willitts 4. England.
Amelia Willitts 2. Pennsylvania.

Theres a Benjamin Willetts who went out 1905 a chain maker last place living was Chester, going to, I think its says relative William Parkes?

Amelia Willetts.
Arrival Date: 22 Jul 1906.
Age: 28 Years.
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878.

John Willetts.
Arrival Date: 22 Jul 1906.
Age: 3 Years.
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1903.

Ben Willetts.
Arrival Date: 22 Jul 1906.
Age: 3 Years 7 Months.
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902.

Ethnic Background: English.
Port of Departure: Liverpool.
Ship Name: Merion.
Port of Arrival: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Friend's Name: W Willetts.
Last Residence: Old Hill Staffs.
Microfilm Roll Number: T840_53.

Benjamin Willetts.
Arrival Date: 6 Aug 1905.
Age: 26 Years.
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1879.
Ethnic Background: English.
Port of Departure: Liverpool.
Ship Name: Merion.
Port of Arrival: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Friend's Name: Mr. Willetts. on image naming him brother.
Last Residence: Ole Hill.
Microfilm Roll Number: T840_49.

Possible,
Benjamin Willetts.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cg ... 05&df=all&

Brilliant Jimmy!

1920. Erie Ward 5, Erie, Pennsylvania.
Amelia Willetts 41. Widow. Waitress.
John Willetts 17.
Benjamin Willetts 14.
Emma Willetts 12. possible Amelia from 1910 census.