William Joseph Chambers (1905–1988)
William Joseph (known as Bill ) was born on 26 Aug, 1905 in Newbridge, Kildarea1,b1, the second son of George Henry Chambers (1867–1923)★, a Corporal in the 109th Battery R.F.A., and Louisa Hemmings (1876–1913)★, a general servant. He is Ian's grandfather.
Bill was recorded in the 1911 census at 8 Joseph Street, Elswickc1 with his father George Henry, now an unemployed caretaker, mother Louisa and six siblings Rebecca, Eileen, Hilda, George Henry, Louisa Alexandra and Helen Mary.
By the time of the 1921 census he was living at 26 Cato Street, Gatesheadd1 with his father George Henry, now a caretaker at Elswick Works and six siblings Eileen, Hilda, a grocer's assistant, George Henry, a wagon man, Louisa Alexandra, Helen Mary and Francis Patrick.
He married Florence Hall (1912–1996)★ on 20 Apr, 1935 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Westmorland Road, Newcastle upon Tyneb2 . They went on to have five children.
- Richard James born on 11 Jan, 1941 in Hexham, Northumberland. Married (person born in the 1930s) in Jul 1964. Died on 23 Dec, 1997 in Westminster Registration District at the age of fifty-six.
- four other children living or recently died
Bill was recorded in the 1939 census at 52 Glue House Lane, Elswicke1 with his wife Florence and two children (person lived 1930s to 2000s) and (person born in the 1930s).
Bill died at the age of eighty-three on 9 Sep, 1988 at Orsett Hospital, Orsettb1 He was survived by his wife Florence.
Timeline
- 1905
- 26 Aug
- Born in Newbridge, Kildarea1,b1.
- 1911
- 2 Apr
- Recorded in the 1911 census at 8 Joseph Street, Elswickc1.
- 1921
- 19 Jun
- Recorded in the 1921 census living at 26 Cato Street, Gatesheadd1.
Occupation recorded as pawnbroker's porter at 224 High Street, Gatesheadd1.
- 1935
- 20 Apr
- Married Florence Hall★ at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Westmorland Road, Newcastle upon Tyneb2.
Occupation recorded as general labourerb2.
Recorded as residing at 27 Brewis Street, Gatesheadb2.
- 1939
- 29 Sep
- Recorded in the 1939 census at 52 Glue House Lane, Elswicke1.
Occupation recorded as public works contractors labourere1.
- 1941
- 11 Jan
- Son, Richard James Chambers, born in Hexham, Northumberland.
- 1947
- 6 Mar
- Occupation recorded as builders labourerb3.
Recorded as living at 45 Colston Road, Forest Gate.
- 1949
- 21 Apr
- Recorded as residing at 45 Colston Road.
Occupation recorded as builders labourerb4.
- 1988
- 9 Sep
- Died at the age of eighty-three at Orsett Hospital, Orsettb1.
Recorded as living at 82 Abbots Drive, Stanford-le-Hopeb1. - 12 Sep
- Occupation recorded as retired book binding checkerb1.
Other Information
Other names and variations
