Name: Charles Williams
Burial Number: 0406
Gender: Male
Occupation: Tanner and Leather Merchant
Born: 00/00/1814
Died: 00/2/1903
Buried: 26/02/1903
Story
Charles was born in Stockton-on-Tees, the son of John and Elizabeth. He was baptised at Stockton on 30th December 1814. He trained as a tanner and leather merchant. On 10th December 1839, Charles married Elizabeth Cropton at Bishop Wearmouth, Durham. The couple lived in Sunderland where Charles ran his business. They had a daughter Mary born in 1840. By 1861, the family were living in Camberwell where Charles ran a small factory. Elizabeth died on 22nd December 1897. Her address was given as 83 Reginald Terrace, Leeds. Her probate mentions her as a wife of Charles but her daughter Mary was her executor. Charles visited Worthing in 1901, staying in Park Road. He died at the end of February 1903 and was buried at Heene on 26th of the month. The parish records show his address as Heene but at present it is not known where. No probate.
Researcher: Unknown
The Grave
Location in Cemetery
Area: EB Row: 2 Plot: 12
Exact Location (what3words): ranged.guilty.risky
Ashes or Urn: Unknown
Headstone
Description:
Charles Williams is buried under the headstone for Daisy and Thomas Cornford
Inscription:
"Peace" In loving memory of Daisy Lucy Kathleen the dear and only daughter of Thomas and Kate Cornford born 13th Decr. 1892, died 3rd Novr 1928 "Gone from us but not forgotten. May her memory never fade and our thoughts for ever linger round the grave where she is laid" Also of my dear husband Thomas MacDonald Cornford born 17th Aug 1871 died 14th Jan 1944 "Always in my thoughts" Also his beloved wife Kate "re-united"
Further Information
Birth
Name: Charles Williams
Gender: Male
Born: 00/00/1814
Town: Stockton-on-Tees
County: Durham (County Durham)
Country: England
Marriage
Maiden Name: Not applicable
Marriage Date: 10/12/1839
Spouse First Name: Elizabeth
Spouse Last Name: Cropton
Town of Marriage: Bishop Wearmouth
County of Marriage: Durham (County Durham)
Country of Marriage: England
Information at Death
Date of Death: 00/2/1903
Cause of death: Unknown
Address line 2: Heene
Town: Worthing
County: Sussex
Country: England
Obituary
No obituary has been entered.
Personal Effects
Money left to others: No value recorded
Current value of effects: Not calculated
Census Information
1841
Easington, Bishop Wearmouth, Durham
Charles aged 25. Elizabeth aged 30. Mary aged 6 months.
1851
59 Frederick Street, Bishop Wearmouth, Sunderland
Charles aged 36, leather merchant employing 7 men. Elizabeth aged 41.Mary B aged 10. Plus 1 servant.
1861
10 Glengall Grove, Camberwell
Charles aged 46, leather factor employing 5 men. Elizabeth aged 51. Mary B Kaye aged 28, daughter. Plus 2 servants.
1871
Tudor Hill, Sutton Coldfield.
Charles aged 56, hide and leather factor. Elizabeth aged 60. Visitors to house of Thomas Clare, a general merchant.
1881
Baldslow Road, Hastings
Charles aged 66, boarder, income derived from business. Visitor to the house of Martha E Millichamp.
1891
1 Hornby Road, Hastings.
Charles aged 76, living on own means. Visiting the house of William Todman, gardener. Martha Millichamp is also listed as a visitor.
1901
“Silverdale” Park Road, Worthing.
Charles aged 86, widower, retired tanner. Visitor to house of Sarah Wingfield, widow.
