Maternal Great Great Grandmother - Anne Elizabeth Ayres

Maternal Great Great Grandmother

Anne Elizabeth Ayres

1857 - 1934

Anne Elizabeth Ayres was born on 15^th October 1857 in Helmdon, Northamptonshire.[1]  Her parents were John Ayres  and Esther Cadd.  Anne was baptised on 6^thDecember 1857 in Helmdon, Northamptonshire.

In 1861, Anne was living with her parents and family in the Hamlet of Halse, Brackley, Northamptonshire.  The occupants were:

John Ayres                           Head              33

Esther Ayres                        Wife               31

John Ayres                           Son                6

Ann Elizabeth Ayres         Daughter      3

George William Ayres        Son                 1

Ann Cadd                             Sister in law 27

In 1871, Anne was living with her parents and family in Syresham, Northamptonshire.  The occupants were:

John Ayres                          Head              45

Esther Ayres                        Wife                41

Ann Ayres                            Daughter      13

George William Ayres        Son                 11

Mary Lucretia Ayres          Daughter      8

Tom Ayres                            Son                 2

Anne married Timothy Humprhey Major on September 18^th 1875 in Helmdon, Northamptonshire.  Both Timothy and Ann were 17 years old.  The witnesses were John Flavers and Sarah Ann Southam.  At the time Anne was listed as residing in Falcutt, Northamptonshire.[2]

In 1881, Timothy and Ann were living in Church Street, Helmdon, Northamptonshire with their daughters.  Timothy was working as an agricultural labourer.  The occupants were:

Timothy Major                    Head              23

Anne Major                          Wife                23

Charlotte E Major              Daughter      4

Susannah M Major             Daughter      2

In 1891, Timothy and Ann were living in Wappenham Road, Helmdon, Northamptonshire with their family.  Timothy was working as an agricultural labourer.  The occupants were:

Timothy Major                    Head              32

Annie E Major                     Wife                32

Lettie Major                         Daughter      9

Edith Major                          Daughter      8

William Major                     Son                 4

Mary Major                          Daughter      1

Anne left Timothy at some point between 1892 and 1897.  Walter Edward Major (pg....) was the last child of the couple and Anne registered his birth in 1892.  According to the family Annie left leaving Lottie to care for the children. 

Anne and Timothy had had 7 children, Charlotte Elizabeth, Susannah Mary, Lettie Sophia Harriett, Edith Lucretia Anne, William John, Florence May, and Walter Edward (Edward John).

Anne left Timothy for Robert Williams from Liverpool.  According to family, Robert was a worker on the railway in Helmdon. 

In 1901, Annie and Robert were living at Meadow Works, 7 Claypit Lane, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, Yorkshire as a married couple (they were not married at this point).  The occupants were:

Robert Williams                  Head              43

Annie Williams                   Wife                42

Sam Williams                      Son                 4

George Hayes                       Boarder         24

On 11^th September 1909, Annie and Robert married at the Register Office in Doncaster, Yorkshire.  They were both listed as living at 24 Garden Street, Carr Hill, Balby.  The witnesses were H J Houghton and A Houghton.  Annie was listed as a widow (Timothy was still alive at this time).[3]

In 1911, Annie and Robert were living at 5 Princess Street, Pontefract Park, Tanshelf, Yorkshire.  The occupants were:

Robert Williams                  Head              52

Annie Williams                   Wife                52

Samuel Williams                 Son                 14

Maud Williams                    Daughter      7

Annie and Robert were listed as being married for 32 years. 

Annie and Robert had two children, Samuel Arthur and Phyllis Maud.

Annie died on 14^th February 1934 at Paradise Gardens, Pontefract, Yorkshire. The cause of death was myocardial degeneration. Her death certificate states she was the widow of Robert Williams living at 5 Princess Street, Pontefract.  Her death was registered by her son in law C. Connor on 15^th February 1934.  [4]

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[1]Birth Certificate No 367 Towcester and Brackley 17/10/2002

[2]Marriage Certificate No 164 Towcester and Brackley 27/09/2002

[3]Marriage Certificate No 88 Doncaster 08/09/2002

[4]Death Certificate No 14 Pontefract 10/08/2000