Bartlett - Poltock - Van Doorne family forebears » William John Ellins (1876-1916)

Sources

1. England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005

   John Willey Ellens<br>Birth date: Jan-Feb-Mar 1876<br>Birth place: Alcester, Warwickshire, England<br>Volume: 6d<br>Page: 692

   Civil registration — the government recording of births, marriages, and deaths — began in England and Wales on 1 July 1837. Local registration districts had jurisdiction for recording civil events, but were required to send copies of their records each quarter to the General Register Office (GRO) in London. The GRO created indexes to these records which are organized by event, year, and quarter, and thereunder alphabetically by surname.
   
   Information included in the index changed over the years. From inception up to June 1911, the birth index lists: name of child, registration district, and reference information (volume and page numbers). Since September 1911 the index also includes the mother’s maiden surname.
   
   Information provided in the index can be used to order a copy of the person’s birth certificate for a fee from the GRO through their Certificate Ordering Service. Depending on the year, full birth certificates may provide: name of child, birth date, birthplace, sex, father’s name and occupation, mother’s maiden name, informant’s name, residence, and relationship to the child, and date of registration.
   
   Note: For years where images of the index are available, be sure to consult the image to verify the information presented to you. Sometimes errors happen during the transcription process. For example, a "5" may have inadvertently been transcribed as a "3". Since there is a fee for ordering certificate copies from the GRO, it is especially important to make sure all reference numbers are correct before placing an order.
   
   Search tip: Compliance with registration laws have always been very good. It is estimated that initially about 90-95% of births were reported, but that by 1875 registration was 99%. Since nearly all births were reported, if you are having trouble finding someone in the index, try searching using various given names or initials. In later years, searching on the combination of child’s surname and mother’s maiden name (if known), may also help locate difficult-to-find individuals. If an individual can still not be found, especially in earlier years, try searching local parish records for the child’s baptismal record.

2. 1891 England & Wales Census

   William J Ellens<br>Gender: Male<br>Birth: Circa 1876 - Alcester, Warwickshire<br>Residence: 1891 - Bleachfield St, Alcester, Warwickshire, England<br&gt;Age: 15<br>Marital status: Single<br>Occupation: Blacksmith<br>Employed: Yes<br>Father: Thomas Ellens<br>Siblings: Richard J Ellens, Emma E Ellens, Edward A Ellens, Albert J Ellens<br>Census: districtAlcesterEnum. District2 members<br><a id='household'></a>Household<br>Relation to head; Name; Age; Suggested alternatives<br>Head; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10155-16019403/thomas-ellens-in-1891-england-wales-census?s=379561921">Thomas Ellens</a>; 63; <br>Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10155-16019404/richard-j-ellens-in-1891-england-wales-census?s=379561921">Richard J Ellens</a>; 28; <br>Daughter; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10155-16019405/emma-e-ellens-in-1891-england-wales-census?s=379561921">Emma E Ellens</a>; 26; <br>Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10155-16019406/edward-a-ellens-in-1891-england-wales-census?s=379561921">Edward A Ellens</a>; 21; <br>Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10155-16019407/albert-j-ellens-in-1891-england-wales-census?s=379561921">Albert J Ellens</a>; 17; <br>Son; <a href="https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10155-16019408/william-j-ellens-in-1891-england-wales-census?s=379561921">William J Ellens</a>; 15;

   What can you find in the census?Census returns can help you determine who your ancestors were, and can also tell you:- Where your ancestors were living- Who they were living with- What their occupations were- If they had any servants- Who their neighbours were- If they had any brothers and sisters- What their ages were at the time of the census- If they had any disabilities.As well as giving you the above information, the fact that census returns are taken every ten years also allows you to track the movements of your ancestors through time as they perhaps move house, get married, have children or even change occupations.The fields which have been transcribed for the census are:- First name- Middle name- Last name- Sex- Birth place- Age- Place of residence- County- Relationship to head of householdWhy this collection is so valuableCensus records are valuable since they can tell you where a person lived at a certain place and time. Censuses were conducted by the federal government and will offer a variety of information, depending on year. Census records can answer questions like where your ancestors were living at the time the census was taken, who they were living with, what their occupations were, who their neighbors were, if they had any brothers and sisters, what their ages were at the time of the census and if they had any disabilities.Searching the censusThe golden rule of family history is to check the original historical record, or 'primary source', wherever possible. We have provided clear images of the original census enumeration books for you to view once you've found the right family in the indexes. When using census returns you should first search the transcriptions to help locate your ancestor in the census, and then view the original images to validate your findings. It will also help you see the household in the context of surrounding households. This is particularly important as transcribing an entire census is a huge and difficult task, and whilst we have used the expertise of our transcribers and the experience of key representatives from the genealogy community to help us translate the records, it is inevitable that there will be some errors.Next stepsWith the information you gain from these census records, you will have the information you need to search for vital records in the locality where you found your ancestor. Also, the fact that census returns are taken every ten years also allows you to track the movements of our ancestors through time as they perhaps move house, get married, have children or even change occupations.

3. England & Wales, Marriage Index, 1837-2005

   William John Ellins<br>Marriage date: Jan-Feb-Mar 1899<br>Marriage place: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England<br>Possible spouses (implied): Eliza DaltonEmma Cordelia Parker<br>Volume: 6d<br>Page: 539

   Civil registration — the government recording of births, marriages, and deaths—began in England and Wales on 1 July 1837. Local registration districts had jurisdiction for recording civil events, but were required to send copies of their records each quarter to the General Register Office (GRO) in London. The GRO created indexes to these records which are organized by event, year, and quarter, and thereunder alphabetically by surname. The index provides the name of the bride or groom, registration district, and reference information (volume and page numbers). Brides and grooms are both included in the index, but are listed separately under their own individual entries.Information provided in the index can be used to order a copy of the person’s marriage certificate for a fee from the GRO through their Certificate Ordering Service. Depending on the year, full marriage certificates may provide: marriage date and place, names of the bride and the groom, their ages, marital status, professions, and residences. Information about the bride’s and groom’s fathers — names, occupations, and whether deceased—may also be listed. A marriage record typically indicates whether the marriage ceremony took place in a church and if so, the denomination.Note: For years where images of the index are available, be sure to consult the image to verify the information presented to you. Sometimes errors happen during the transcription process. For example, a "5" may have inadvertently been transcribed as a "3". Since there is a fee for ordering certificate copies from the GRO, it is especially important to make sure all reference numbers are correct before placing an order.Search tip: If an individual had multiple given names, sometimes only one or two of these names was recorded in the index. In addition, some of the given names may have been recorded by initials only. If you’re having trouble locating someone in the index, try searching by any of the individual’s known given names, initials, or nicknames.

4. Canada, Soldiers of the First World War, 1914-1918

   William J Ellins<br>Birth: Feb 2 1876<br>Regiment number: 402502<br>Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2865 - 9<br>Item #: 376403&;lt;br>Digitized service file: Click here to view

   The records include the person's name, rank, birth date, and information about the unit in which they served. Images of the attestation papers and other documents from their service files are included in this collection where additional information can be found. The types of information available in these files include their present address, place of birth, name and address of next-of-kin, occupation, physical description, marital status, and religious affiliation.

Historical events

• Birthday February 2, 1876
• Day of death June 24, 1916

Same birth/death day

• Also born on February 2
• Also died on June 24

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