Person Page 2,317

Payne1

M, #57901, d. DECEASED
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DeathPayne died DECEASED.

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Payne has the reference number 57901.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S3169] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F0278%2F0278F%2F008&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F0278%2F0278F%2F008%2F34,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, CHARLES H household of 47 Wall Street, Kingsland, Hackney, London, London, England; Archive reference: RG101/0278F/008/34, Piece number: 0278F, E D letter code: ALJJ, Item number: 8, Line number: 34, Record ID: TNA/R39/0278/0278F/008/34, Schedule: 118, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Charles H South 13 May 1881 Male Able Seaman, Mercantile Marine Married 118 1 Ivy L W Payne (South) 07 Mar 1917 Female Secretary - Turf Agency Single 118 2 Frank A South 16 Jun 1921 Male Clerk (Furnace Grocer) Cocoa Works Single 118 3 Lilian R Stevens 26 Aug 1897 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Single 118 4 Percival C South 10 Jul 1909 Male Ships Steward Monthly Article Single 118 5 John A S South 21 Jul 1901 Male Ships Cook Monthly Article Single 118 6,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/0278/0278F/008/34. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Rachel Adelaide South1

F, #57902, b. 1877, d. DECEASED
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Father*Silas South (b. before 1859, d. before 19 June 1921)
Mother*Hannah Maria Cottis (b. 1852, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathRachel Adelaide South died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1877 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.1,2


Census Summary

1880
Census
3 Apr 18812
1890
1900
Census
31 Mar 19011

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Rachel South
    Citation: 2
  • TIMELINE
    Between 009 and 12 March 1891 | EnglandG
    South & West England – Great Blizzard causes 220 deaths and sinks 14 ships. in EnglandG, on between 009 and 12 March 1891.
  • 1877
    Birth
    1877 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Rachel Adelaide South was born in 1877 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1878
    TIMELINE
    November 1878 | Afghanistan
    Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afghanistan on November 1878.
  • 1879
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1879 | Africa
    Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
  • 1880
    TIMELINE
    28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 4; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 2
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail?, Tollesbury.
    Citation: 2
  • 1891
    TIMELINE
    May 1891
    Elementary Education Act raises school leaving age to 11. Also, throughout year continued expansion of public health and sanitation infrastructure. in on May 1891.
  • 1897
    TIMELINE
    22 June 1897 | EnglandG
    Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated with parades and public festivities. in EnglandG, on 22 June 1897.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1898 | United Kingdom
    Workmen’s Compensation Act comes into effect, offering protection for injured workers; hitherto no compensation. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1898.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1898 | London, EnglandG
    First motor bus service begins operation.. in London, EnglandG, on 11 October 1898.
  • 1899
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1899 | South Africa
    Second Boer War begins; British troops deployed from across the UK. in South Africa on 11 October 1899.
  • 1901
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
    Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
  • 1901
    Occupation
    31 March 1901 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Tailoress.
    Citation: 1
  • 1901
    Residence
    31 March 1901 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail: Hunts Road.
    Citation: 1
  • 1901
    Census
    31 March 1901 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 24; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Rachel Adelaide South was English.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Rachel Adelaide South has the reference number 57902.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Africa - ALL
Census 1881 England
Census 1901 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
England, London - ALL
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  1. [S2554] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F1692-1694%2F0335&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0012583076,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH MARIA household of Tollesbury, Tollesbury, Essex, England; , Enumeration district: 13, Parliamentary borough or division: Maldon, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Tollesbury St Mary, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 1693, Folio: 62, Page: 12, Schedule: 77; Record ID: GBC/1901/0012583076; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah Maria South Wife Married Female 49 1852 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachael Adelaide South Daughter Single Female 24 1877 Tailoress Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas Will South Son Single Male 22 1879 Mariner Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Henry South Son Single Male 19 1882 Mariner Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur Ernest South Son Single Male 17 1884 Mariner Tollesbury, Essex, England Maud Alice South Daughter - Female 11 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Florence Mildred South Daughter - Female 9 1892 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0012583076. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S6385] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4307699%2F00599&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0008279609,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH household of Tollesbury, TollesburyEssex, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 1778; Folio: 60; Page: 15; Schedule: 752; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0008279603; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah South Wife head Married Female 29 1852 ((wife of giles south dredger temp absent)) Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 12 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Edward Colliss Illagmatt Son Single Male 12 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Annie Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 9 1872 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Emma Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 9 1872 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachel South Son Single Male 4 1877 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas South Son Single Male 2 1879 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0008279603. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Silas Will South1

M, #57903, b. 1879, d. DECEASED
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Father*Silas South (b. before 1859, d. before 19 June 1921)
Mother*Hannah Maria Cottis (b. 1852, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathSilas Will South died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1879 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.1,2


Census Summary

1880
Census
3 Apr 18812
1890
Census
5 Apr 18913
1900
Census
31 Mar 19011

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Silas South
    Citations: 3,2
  • TIMELINE
    Between 8 August and 9 November 1888 | Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England
    Jack the Ripper murders terrorise London's East End. in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England, on between 8 August and 9 November 1888.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 009 and 12 March 1891 | EnglandG
    South & West England – Great Blizzard causes 220 deaths and sinks 14 ships. in EnglandG, on between 009 and 12 March 1891.
  • 1878
    Birth
    1878 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Silas Will South was born in 1878 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.
    Citation: 3
  • 1879
    Birth
    1879 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    He was born in 1879 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1880
    TIMELINE
    28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 2; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 2
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail?, Tollesbury.
    Citation: 2
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    27 April 1881 | Afghanistan
    British troops withdraw from Afghanistan, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War. in Afghanistan on 27 April 1881.
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    26 September 1881 | Godalming, Surrey, EnglandG
    Godalming becomes first town in England with electric street lighting. in Godalming, Surrey, EnglandG, on 26 September 1881.
  • 1882
    TIMELINE
    11 July 1882 | London, EnglandG
    Bombing in London’s Mansion House by Irish nationalists; part of the Fenian campaign. in London, EnglandG, on 11 July 1882.
  • 1883
    TIMELINE
    26 January 1883 | United Kingdom
    Married Women’s Property Act passed, allowing women to own property independently. in United Kingdom on 26 January 1883.
  • 1884
    TIMELINE
    6 December 1884 | United Kingdom
    Third Reform Act passed, extending the vote to rural male householders hitherto unable to vote. in United Kingdom on 6 December 1884.
  • 1885
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1885 | Khatoum, Sudan
    British troops, including Dowlings, occupy Khartoum; General Gordon killed during Mahdist uprising. in Khatoum, Sudan, on 1 January 1885.
  • 1886
    TIMELINE
    July 1886 | London, EnglandG
    London matchgirls, including Dowlings, strike for better working conditions, a landmark in labour activism. in London, EnglandG, on July 1886.
  • 1887
    TIMELINE
    21 June 1887 | British Empire
    Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrated across the empire. in British Empire on 21 June 1887.
  • 1888
    TIMELINE
    6 October 1888 | United Kingdom
    First recorded use of fingerprinting in a UK criminal case. in United Kingdom on 6 October 1888.
  • 1889
    TIMELINE
    May 1889 | United Kingdom
    Dockers’ Strike begins in London, demanding fair wages and union recognition. in United Kingdom on May 1889.
  • 1890
    TIMELINE
    July 1890 | United Kingdom
    Housing of the Working Classes Act passed, enabling slum clearance and council housing. in United Kingdom on July 1890.
  • 1891
    Census
    5 April 1891 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 13; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 3
  • 1891
    Residence
    5 April 1891 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail: East Street, Tollesbury.
    Citation: 3
  • 1891
    TIMELINE
    May 1891 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act raises school leaving age to 11. Also, throughout year continued expansion of public health and sanitation infrastructure. in United Kingdom on May 1891.
  • 1897
    TIMELINE
    22 June 1897 | EnglandG
    Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated with parades and public festivities. in EnglandG, on 22 June 1897.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1898 | United Kingdom
    Workmen’s Compensation Act comes into effect, offering protection for injured workers; hitherto no compensation. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1898.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1898 | London, EnglandG
    First motor bus service begins operation.. in London, EnglandG, on 11 October 1898.
  • 1899
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1899 | South Africa
    Second Boer War begins; British troops deployed from across the UK. in South Africa on 11 October 1899.
  • 1901
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
    Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
  • 1901
    Occupation
    31 March 1901 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Mariner.
    Citation: 1
  • 1901
    Residence
    31 March 1901 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail: Hunts Road.
    Citation: 1
  • 1901
    Census
    31 March 1901 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 22; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Silas Will South was English.
    Citations: 1,3,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Silas Will South has the reference number 57903.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Africa - ALL
Census 1881 England
Census 1891 England
Census 1901 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Surrey - ALL
Mariners
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  1. [S2554] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F1692-1694%2F0335&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0012583076,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH MARIA household of Tollesbury, Tollesbury, Essex, England; , Enumeration district: 13, Parliamentary borough or division: Maldon, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Tollesbury St Mary, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 1693, Folio: 62, Page: 12, Schedule: 77; Record ID: GBC/1901/0012583076; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah Maria South Wife Married Female 49 1852 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachael Adelaide South Daughter Single Female 24 1877 Tailoress Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas Will South Son Single Male 22 1879 Mariner Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Henry South Son Single Male 19 1882 Mariner Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur Ernest South Son Single Male 17 1884 Mariner Tollesbury, Essex, England Maud Alice South Daughter - Female 11 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Florence Mildred South Daughter - Female 9 1892 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0012583076. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S6385] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4307699%2F00599&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0008279609,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH household of Tollesbury, TollesburyEssex, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 1778; Folio: 60; Page: 15; Schedule: 752; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0008279603; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah South Wife head Married Female 29 1852 ((wife of giles south dredger temp absent)) Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 12 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Edward Colliss Illagmatt Son Single Male 12 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Annie Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 9 1872 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Emma Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 9 1872 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachel South Son Single Male 4 1877 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas South Son Single Male 2 1879 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0008279603. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  3. [S6384] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1891%2F1399%2F0095&parentid=GBC%2F1891%2F0010337633,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH household of *, Tollesbury, Tollesbury, Essex, England; , Enumeration district: 4, Parliamentary borough or division: Maldon, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Albans, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 1399, Folio: 47, Page: 19, Schedule: 115; Record ID: GBC/1891/0010337633; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah South Wife Married Female 38 1853 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas South Son - Male 13 1878 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Charlie South Son - Male 9 1882 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur South Son - Male 7 1884 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Albert South Son - Male 1 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Emily South Daughter - Female 5 1886 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Lizzie Steward Niece - Female 8 1883 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Maud South Daughter - Female 1 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0010337633. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Arthur Ernest South1

M, #57904, b. 1884, d. DECEASED
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Father*Silas South (b. before 1859, d. before 19 June 1921)
Mother*Hannah Maria Cottis (b. 1852, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathArthur Ernest South died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1884 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.1,2


Census Summary

1890
Census
5 Apr 18912
1900
Census
31 Mar 19011

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Arthur South
    Citation: 2
  • TIMELINE
    Between 8 August and 9 November 1888 | Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England
    Jack the Ripper murders terrorise London's East End. in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England, on between 8 August and 9 November 1888.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 009 and 12 March 1891 | EnglandG
    South & West England – Great Blizzard causes 220 deaths and sinks 14 ships. in EnglandG, on between 009 and 12 March 1891.
  • 1884
    Birth
    1884 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Arthur Ernest South was born in 1884 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1885
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1885 | Khatoum, Sudan
    British troops, including Dowlings, occupy Khartoum; General Gordon killed during Mahdist uprising. in Khatoum, Sudan, on 1 January 1885.
  • 1886
    TIMELINE
    July 1886 | London, EnglandG
    London matchgirls, including Dowlings, strike for better working conditions, a landmark in labour activism. in London, EnglandG, on July 1886.
  • 1887
    TIMELINE
    21 June 1887 | British Empire
    Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrated across the empire. in British Empire on 21 June 1887.
  • 1888
    TIMELINE
    6 October 1888 | United Kingdom
    First recorded use of fingerprinting in a UK criminal case. in United Kingdom on 6 October 1888.
  • 1889
    TIMELINE
    May 1889 | United Kingdom
    Dockers’ Strike begins in London, demanding fair wages and union recognition. in United Kingdom on May 1889.
  • 1890
    TIMELINE
    July 1890 | United Kingdom
    Housing of the Working Classes Act passed, enabling slum clearance and council housing. in United Kingdom on July 1890.
  • 1891
    Census
    5 April 1891 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 7; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 2
  • 1891
    Residence
    5 April 1891 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail: East Street, Tollesbury.
    Citation: 2
  • 1891
    Occupation
    5 April 1891 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Scholar.
    Citation: 2
  • 1891
    TIMELINE
    May 1891
    Elementary Education Act raises school leaving age to 11. Also, throughout year continued expansion of public health and sanitation infrastructure. in on May 1891.
  • 1897
    TIMELINE
    22 June 1897 | EnglandG
    Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated with parades and public festivities. in EnglandG, on 22 June 1897.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1898 | United Kingdom
    Workmen’s Compensation Act comes into effect, offering protection for injured workers; hitherto no compensation. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1898.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1898 | London, EnglandG
    First motor bus service begins operation.. in London, EnglandG, on 11 October 1898.
  • 1899
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1899 | South Africa
    Second Boer War begins; British troops deployed from across the UK. in South Africa on 11 October 1899.
  • 1901
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
    Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
  • 1901
    Occupation
    31 March 1901 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Mariner.
    Citation: 1
  • 1901
    Residence
    31 March 1901 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail: Hunts Road.
    Citation: 1
  • 1901
    Census
    31 March 1901 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 17; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Arthur Ernest South was English.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Arthur Ernest South has the reference number 57904.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Africa - ALL
Census 1891 England
Census 1901 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
England, London - ALL
Mariners
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  1. [S2554] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F1692-1694%2F0335&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0012583076,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH MARIA household of Tollesbury, Tollesbury, Essex, England; , Enumeration district: 13, Parliamentary borough or division: Maldon, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Tollesbury St Mary, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 1693, Folio: 62, Page: 12, Schedule: 77; Record ID: GBC/1901/0012583076; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah Maria South Wife Married Female 49 1852 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachael Adelaide South Daughter Single Female 24 1877 Tailoress Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas Will South Son Single Male 22 1879 Mariner Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Henry South Son Single Male 19 1882 Mariner Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur Ernest South Son Single Male 17 1884 Mariner Tollesbury, Essex, England Maud Alice South Daughter - Female 11 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Florence Mildred South Daughter - Female 9 1892 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0012583076. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S6384] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1891%2F1399%2F0095&parentid=GBC%2F1891%2F0010337633,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH household of *, Tollesbury, Tollesbury, Essex, England; , Enumeration district: 4, Parliamentary borough or division: Maldon, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Albans, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 1399, Folio: 47, Page: 19, Schedule: 115; Record ID: GBC/1891/0010337633; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah South Wife Married Female 38 1853 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas South Son - Male 13 1878 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Charlie South Son - Male 9 1882 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur South Son - Male 7 1884 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Albert South Son - Male 1 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Emily South Daughter - Female 5 1886 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Lizzie Steward Niece - Female 8 1883 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Maud South Daughter - Female 1 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0010337633. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Maud Alice South1

F, #57905, b. 1890, d. DECEASED
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Father*Silas South (b. before 1859, d. before 19 June 1921)
Mother*Hannah Maria Cottis (b. 1852, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathMaud Alice South died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1890 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.1,2


Census Summary

1890
Census
5 Apr 18912
1900
Census
31 Mar 19011

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Maud South
    Citation: 2
  • TIMELINE
    Between 009 and 12 March 1891 | EnglandG
    South & West England – Great Blizzard causes 220 deaths and sinks 14 ships. in EnglandG, on between 009 and 12 March 1891.
  • 1890
    Birth
    1890 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Maud Alice South was born in 1890 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1891
    Census
    5 April 1891 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 1; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 2
  • 1891
    Residence
    5 April 1891 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail: East Street, Tollesbury.
    Citation: 2
  • 1891
    TIMELINE
    May 1891
    Elementary Education Act raises school leaving age to 11. Also, throughout year continued expansion of public health and sanitation infrastructure. in on May 1891.
  • 1897
    TIMELINE
    22 June 1897 | EnglandG
    Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated with parades and public festivities. in EnglandG, on 22 June 1897.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1898 | United Kingdom
    Workmen’s Compensation Act comes into effect, offering protection for injured workers; hitherto no compensation. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1898.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1898 | London, EnglandG
    First motor bus service begins operation.. in London, EnglandG, on 11 October 1898.
  • 1899
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1899 | South Africa
    Second Boer War begins; British troops deployed from across the UK. in South Africa on 11 October 1899.
  • 1901
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
    Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
  • 1901
    Residence
    31 March 1901 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail: Hunts Road.
    Citation: 1
  • 1901
    Census
    31 March 1901 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Maud Alice South was English.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Maud Alice South has the reference number 57905.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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England, Essex - ALL
England, London - ALL
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  1. [S2554] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F1692-1694%2F0335&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0012583076,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH MARIA household of Tollesbury, Tollesbury, Essex, England; , Enumeration district: 13, Parliamentary borough or division: Maldon, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Tollesbury St Mary, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 1693, Folio: 62, Page: 12, Schedule: 77; Record ID: GBC/1901/0012583076; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah Maria South Wife Married Female 49 1852 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachael Adelaide South Daughter Single Female 24 1877 Tailoress Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas Will South Son Single Male 22 1879 Mariner Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Henry South Son Single Male 19 1882 Mariner Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur Ernest South Son Single Male 17 1884 Mariner Tollesbury, Essex, England Maud Alice South Daughter - Female 11 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Florence Mildred South Daughter - Female 9 1892 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0012583076. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S6384] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1891%2F1399%2F0095&parentid=GBC%2F1891%2F0010337633,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH household of *, Tollesbury, Tollesbury, Essex, England; , Enumeration district: 4, Parliamentary borough or division: Maldon, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Albans, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 1399, Folio: 47, Page: 19, Schedule: 115; Record ID: GBC/1891/0010337633; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah South Wife Married Female 38 1853 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas South Son - Male 13 1878 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Charlie South Son - Male 9 1882 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur South Son - Male 7 1884 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Albert South Son - Male 1 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Emily South Daughter - Female 5 1886 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Lizzie Steward Niece - Female 8 1883 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Maud South Daughter - Female 1 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0010337633. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Florence Mildred South1

F, #57906, b. 1892, d. DECEASED
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Father*Silas South (b. before 1859, d. before 19 June 1921)
Mother*Hannah Maria Cottis (b. 1852, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathFlorence Mildred South died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1892 in Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England.1


Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Census
    Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 9; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • TIMELINE
    South Africa
  • 1892
    Birth
    1892 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Citation: 1
  • 1897
    TIMELINE
    22 June 1897
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1898
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1898
  • 1901
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1901
  • 1901
    Residence
    31 March 1901 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail: Hunts Road.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Florence Mildred South was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Florence Mildred South has the reference number 57906.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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England - All
England, Essex - ALL
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  1. [S2554] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F1692-1694%2F0335&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0012583076,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH MARIA household of Tollesbury, Tollesbury, Essex, England; , Enumeration district: 13, Parliamentary borough or division: Maldon, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Tollesbury St Mary, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 1693, Folio: 62, Page: 12, Schedule: 77; Record ID: GBC/1901/0012583076; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah Maria South Wife Married Female 49 1852 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachael Adelaide South Daughter Single Female 24 1877 Tailoress Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas Will South Son Single Male 22 1879 Mariner Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Henry South Son Single Male 19 1882 Mariner Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur Ernest South Son Single Male 17 1884 Mariner Tollesbury, Essex, England Maud Alice South Daughter - Female 11 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Florence Mildred South Daughter - Female 9 1892 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0012583076. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Albert South1

M, #57907, b. 1890, d. DECEASED
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Father*Silas South (b. before 1859, d. before 19 June 1921)
Mother*Hannah Maria Cottis (b. 1852, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathAlbert South died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1890 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.1


Census Summary

1890
Census
5 Apr 18911

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1890
    Birth
    1890 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Albert South was born in 1890 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.
    Citation: 1
  • 1891
    Census
    5 April 1891 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 1; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1
  • 1891
    Residence
    5 April 1891 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail: East Street, Tollesbury.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Albert South was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Albert South has the reference number 57907.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
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England - All
England, Essex - ALL
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  1. [S6384] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1891%2F1399%2F0095&parentid=GBC%2F1891%2F0010337633,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH household of *, Tollesbury, Tollesbury, Essex, England; , Enumeration district: 4, Parliamentary borough or division: Maldon, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Albans, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 1399, Folio: 47, Page: 19, Schedule: 115; Record ID: GBC/1891/0010337633; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah South Wife Married Female 38 1853 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas South Son - Male 13 1878 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Charlie South Son - Male 9 1882 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur South Son - Male 7 1884 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Albert South Son - Male 1 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Emily South Daughter - Female 5 1886 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Lizzie Steward Niece - Female 8 1883 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Maud South Daughter - Female 1 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0010337633. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Emily South1

F, #57908, b. 1886, d. DECEASED
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Father*Silas South (b. before 1859, d. before 19 June 1921)
Mother*Hannah Maria Cottis (b. 1852, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathEmily South died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1886 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.1


Census Summary

1890
Census
5 Apr 18911

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • TIMELINE
    Between 8 August and 9 November 1888 | Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England
    Jack the Ripper murders terrorise London's East End. in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England, on between 8 August and 9 November 1888.
  • 1886
    Birth
    1886 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Emily South was born in 1886 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.
    Citation: 1
  • 1887
    TIMELINE
    21 June 1887 | British Empire
    Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrated across the empire. in British Empire on 21 June 1887.
  • 1888
    TIMELINE
    6 October 1888 | United Kingdom
    First recorded use of fingerprinting in a UK criminal case. in United Kingdom on 6 October 1888.
  • 1889
    TIMELINE
    May 1889 | United Kingdom
    Dockers’ Strike begins in London, demanding fair wages and union recognition. in United Kingdom on May 1889.
  • 1890
    TIMELINE
    July 1890 | United Kingdom
    Housing of the Working Classes Act passed, enabling slum clearance and council housing. in United Kingdom on July 1890.
  • 1891
    Census
    5 April 1891 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 5; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1891
    Residence
    5 April 1891 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail: East Street, Tollesbury.
    Citation: 1
  • 1891
    Occupation
    5 April 1891 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Scholar.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Emily South was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Emily South has the reference number 57908.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Census 1891 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
England, London - ALL
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  1. [S6384] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1891%2F1399%2F0095&parentid=GBC%2F1891%2F0010337633,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH household of *, Tollesbury, Tollesbury, Essex, England; , Enumeration district: 4, Parliamentary borough or division: Maldon, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Albans, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 1399, Folio: 47, Page: 19, Schedule: 115; Record ID: GBC/1891/0010337633; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah South Wife Married Female 38 1853 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas South Son - Male 13 1878 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Charlie South Son - Male 9 1882 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur South Son - Male 7 1884 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Albert South Son - Male 1 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Emily South Daughter - Female 5 1886 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Lizzie Steward Niece - Female 8 1883 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Maud South Daughter - Female 1 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0010337633. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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James Cottis1,2,3

M, #57909, b. 1825, d. DECEASED
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Father*John Cottis (b. 1789, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary Cottis (b. 1790, d. DECEASED)
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Partner: Betsey Cottis (b. 1829, d. before 2 April 1871)

Children:

Daughter*Hannah Maria Cottis+ (b. 1852, d. DECEASED)
Son*William Cottis (b. 1855, d. DECEASED)
Son*Charles Cottis (b. 1857, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Rachell Cottis (b. 1859, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Alice Cottis+ (b. 1860, d. DECEASED)
Son*James Cottis (b. 1863, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Lotte Cottis (b. 1864, d. DECEASED)
Son*Arthur Cottis (b. 1866, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathJames Cottis died DECEASED.
MarriageHe and Betsey Cottis were married.2
BirthHe was born in 1825 in Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England. Note: Essex.1


Census Summary

1840
Census
7 Jun 18414
1850
Census
30 Mar 18513
1860
Census
7 Apr 18612
1870
Census
2 Apr 18711

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name James Cottice
    Citation: 4
  • Marriage | Betsey Cottis
    Betsey Cottis
    Birth in 1829 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Death: before 2 April 1871
    Citation: 2
  • 1824
    Birth
    1824 | Essex, EnglandG
    James Cottis was born in 1824 in Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.
    Citation: 4
  • 1825
    Birth
    1825 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    He was born in 1825 in Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England. Note: Essex.
    Citation: 1
  • 1825
    TIMELINE
    1825 | United Kingdom
    Stock market crash triggers economic downturn. Bank failures and unemployment affect families across industrial towns. in United Kingdom on 1825.
  • 1826
    Birth
    1826 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    He was born in 1826 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.
    Citations: 2,3
  • 1826
    TIMELINE
    1826 | United Kingdom
    Bankruptcy Act passed. Simplifies procedures for debt resolution; impacts small traders and artisans in urban centres. in United Kingdom on 1826.
  • 1828
    TIMELINE
    1828 | United Kingdom
    Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts. Opens public office to non-Anglicans; impacts civic participation and religious records. in United Kingdom on 1828.
  • 1829
    TIMELINE
    1829 | United Kingdom
    Catholic Emancipation Act passed. Roman Catholics permitted to sit in Parliament; affects political and religious dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1829.
  • 1830
    TIMELINE
    1830 | United Kingdom
    William IV becomes king. Political reform debates intensify; succession ceremonies and mourning reflected in parish records. in United Kingdom on 1830.
  • 1831
    TIMELINE
    1831 | Southern England
    Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
  • 1832
    TIMELINE
    7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
    Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
  • 1833
    TIMELINE
    1833 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
  • 1834
    TIMELINE
    1834 | United Kingdom
    Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
  • 1837
    TIMELINE
    20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
    Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
  • 1837
    TIMELINE
    1 July 1837 | England and Wales
    Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
  • 1840
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
    Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
  • 1841
    TIMELINE
    4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG
    Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, EnglandG, on 4 January 1841.
  • 1841
    Occupation
    7 June 1841 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Agricultural Labourer.
    Citation: 4
  • 1841
    Census
    7 June 1841 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 17; Marital status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: Not Stated.
    Citation: 4
  • 1841
    Residence
    7 June 1841 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail: (437) Tollesbury Street, Sub district: Tollesbury.
    Citation: 4
  • 1842
    TIMELINE
    1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1842.
  • 1842
    TIMELINE
    1842 | United Kingdom
    Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
  • 1843
    TIMELINE
    1843 | United Kingdom
    Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
  • 1844
    TIMELINE
    1844 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
  • 1845
    TIMELINE
    1845 | United Kingdom
    Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
    Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
  • 1846
    TIMELINE
    1846 | United Kingdom
    Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
  • 1847
    TIMELINE
    1847 | United Kingdom
    Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
  • 1848
    TIMELINE
    1848 | London, EnglandG
    Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, EnglandG, on 1848.
  • 1849
    TIMELINE
    1849 | United Kingdom
    Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
  • 1850
    TIMELINE
    1850 | United Kingdom
    Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
  • 1851
    Census
    30 March 1851 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 25; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 3
  • 1851
    Residence
    30 March 1851 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Detail: (20) Tolleshunt Darcy Road, Tollesbury.
    Citation: 3
  • 1851
    Occupation
    30 March 1851 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Agricultural Labourer.
    Citation: 3
  • 1851
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
    Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
  • 1852
    TIMELINE
    1852 | United Kingdom
    Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
  • 1853
    TIMELINE
    1853 | United Kingdom
    Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
  • 1853
    TIMELINE
    1853 | United Kingdom
    Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG
    Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, UkraineG, on between 1854 and 1856.
  • 1855
    TIMELINE
    1855 | United Kingdom
    Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
  • 1855
    TIMELINE
    1855 | Scotland
    General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
  • 1856
    TIMELINE
    30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
    Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
  • 1856
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
    Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
  • 1857
    TIMELINE
    1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
    South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
  • 1858
    TIMELINE
    1858 | United Kingdom
    Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1860
    TIMELINE
    1860 | France
    Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
  • 1861
    Occupation
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Cowkeeper.
    Citation: 2
  • 1861
    Residence
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Detail: (94) Street, 5 Tollesbury.
    Citation: 2
  • 1861
    Census
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 35; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
    Citation: 2
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    1862 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Lancashire Cotton Famine deepens due to U.S. blockade as a result of American Civil War (1861-1864). in Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1862.
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG
    First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, EnglandG, on 22 August 1862.
  • 1863
    TIMELINE
    10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG
    Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, EnglandG, on 10 January 1863.
  • 1864
    TIMELINE
    29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
    New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    1865 | United Kingdom
    Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    6 July 1865 | EnglandG
    Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in EnglandG, on 6 July 1865.
  • 1867
    TIMELINE
    13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
    Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
  • 1868
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
    Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
  • 1869
    TIMELINE
    1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
    First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 46; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Head.
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Detail: (92.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Occupation
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Farmer 67 acres.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of James Cottis was English.
    Citations: 1,2,3,4
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study James Cottis has the reference number 57909.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
American Civil War
Census 1841 England
Census 1851 England
Census 1861 England
Census 1871 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Manchester - ALL
Farming
France
Labourers
Scotland - ALL
Wales - All
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  1. [S6386] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F1675%2F0126&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0010305229,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTISS, JAMES household of Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5; Piece number: 1675; Folio: 61; Page: 16; Schedule: 92; Record ID: GBC/1871/0010305229; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Cottiss Head - Male 46 1825 Farmer 67 acres Tollesbury, Essex, England Hannah Cottiss Daughter - Female 18 1853 House maid Tollesbury, Essex, England William Cottiss Son - Male 16 1855 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Cottiss Son - Male 14 1857 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachell Cottiss Daughter - Female 12 1859 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Alice Cottiss Daughter - Female 11 1860 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England James Cottiss Son - Male 8 1863 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Lotte Cottiss Daughter - Female 7 1864 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur Cottiss Son - Male 5 1866 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Cottiss Granddaughter - Female 2 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0010305229. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1871-ENG-Cottiss-James-1825-Essex-Maldon-A
  2. [S3200] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F1091%2F00313A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0006387147,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTIS, JAMES household of Tollesbury, 5 Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1091; Folio: 59; Page: 15; Schedule: 94; Record ID: GBC/1861/0006387147; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Cottis Head Married Male 35 1826 Cowkeeper Tollesbury, Essex, England Betsey Cottis Wife Married Female 32 1829 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Hannah Cottis Daughter - Female 8 1853 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England William Cottis Son - Male 5 1856 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Cottis Son - Male 4 1857 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachel Cottis Daughter - Female 3 1858 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Alice Cottis Daughter - Female 1 1860 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 December 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0006387147. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1861-ENG-Cottis-James-1826-Essex-Maldon-A
  3. [S3066] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1851%2F4356140%2F00551&parentid=GBC%2F1851%2F0007937438,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTIS, JOHN household of Tollesbury, Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5A; Ecclesiastical parish or district: Rochester; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1778; Folio: 716; Page: 7; , Schedule: 20; Record ID: GBC/1851/0007937438; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place John Cottis Head Married Male 62 1789 Agricultural Labourer Beckingham, Essex, England Mary Cottis Wife Married Female 61 1790 - Essex, England James Cottis Son Unmarried Male 25 1826 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Thomas Cottis Son Unmarried Male 18 1833 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 December 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0007937438. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  4. [S6387] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0339%2F0079&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0001371071,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTIN, JOHN household of , Tollesbury, Essex, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 339, Schedule: 437; Record ID: GBC/1841/0001371069; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place John Cottin Male 50 1791 Essex, England Mary Cottin Female 50 1791 Essex, England James Cottin Female 17 1824 Essex, England Thomas Cottin Female 8 1833 Essex, England William Cottin Female 6 1835 Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 December 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0001371069. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Alice Cottis1,2

F, #57910, b. 1860, d. DECEASED
Family Explorer
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Father*James Cottis (b. 1825, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Betsey Cottis (b. 1829, d. before 2 April 1871)
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Partner: John Steward (b. 1855, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*George H Steward (b. November 1880, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Lizzie Steward (b. 1883, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathAlice Cottis died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1860 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.1,2
MarriageShe and John Steward were married before 3 April 1881.3


Census Summary

1860
Census
7 Apr 18612
1870
Census
2 Apr 18711
1880
Census
3 Apr 18813

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Alice E Steward
    Citation: 3
  • 1855
    Birth
    1855 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Alice Cottis was born in 1855 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.
    Citation: 3
  • 1855
    TIMELINE
    1855 | United Kingdom
    Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
  • 1855
    TIMELINE
    1855 | Scotland
    General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
  • 1856
    TIMELINE
    30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
    Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
  • 1856
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
    Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
  • 1857
    TIMELINE
    1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
    South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
  • 1858
    TIMELINE
    1858 | United Kingdom
    Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1860
    Birth
    1860 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    She was born in 1860 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1860
    TIMELINE
    1860 | France
    Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
  • 1861
    Census
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 1; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 2
  • 1861
    Occupation
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Citation: 2
  • 1861
    Residence
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Detail: (94) Street, 5 Tollesbury.
    Citation: 2
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    1862 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Lancashire Cotton Famine deepens due to U.S. blockade as a result of American Civil War (1861-1864). in Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1862.
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG
    First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, EnglandG, on 22 August 1862.
  • 1863
    TIMELINE
    10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG
    Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, EnglandG, on 10 January 1863.
  • 1864
    TIMELINE
    29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
    New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    1865 | United Kingdom
    Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    6 July 1865 | EnglandG
    Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in EnglandG, on 6 July 1865.
  • 1867
    TIMELINE
    13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
    Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
  • 1868
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
    Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
  • 1869
    TIMELINE
    1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
    First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
  • 1871
    Occupation
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Scholar.
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Detail: (92.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1874
    TIMELINE
    1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
  • 1878
    TIMELINE
    November 1878 | Afghanistan
    Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afghanistan on November 1878.
  • 1879
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1879 | Africa
    Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
  • 1880
    TIMELINE
    28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England
    Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England, on 1 January 1881.
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    17 January 1881 | EnglandG
    Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in EnglandG, on 17 January 1881.
  • 1881
    Marriage | John Steward
    Before 3 April 1881
    John Steward
    Birth in 1855 | Great Braxted, Essex, EnglandG
    Death: DECEASED
    Citation: 3
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail: Broad St Green, St Peter.
    Citation: 3
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 26; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Alice Cottis was English.
    Citations: 1,3,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Alice Cottis has the reference number 57910.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Africa - ALL
American Civil War
Census 1861 England
Census 1871 England
Census 1881 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Manchester - ALL
France
Scotland - ALL
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  1. [S6386] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F1675%2F0126&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0010305229,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTISS, JAMES household of Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5; Piece number: 1675; Folio: 61; Page: 16; Schedule: 92; Record ID: GBC/1871/0010305229; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Cottiss Head - Male 46 1825 Farmer 67 acres Tollesbury, Essex, England Hannah Cottiss Daughter - Female 18 1853 House maid Tollesbury, Essex, England William Cottiss Son - Male 16 1855 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Cottiss Son - Male 14 1857 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachell Cottiss Daughter - Female 12 1859 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Alice Cottiss Daughter - Female 11 1860 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England James Cottiss Son - Male 8 1863 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Lotte Cottiss Daughter - Female 7 1864 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur Cottiss Son - Male 5 1866 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Cottiss Granddaughter - Female 2 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0010305229. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1871-ENG-Cottiss-James-1825-Essex-Maldon-A
  2. [S3200] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F1091%2F00313A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0006387147,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTIS, JAMES household of Tollesbury, 5 Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1091; Folio: 59; Page: 15; Schedule: 94; Record ID: GBC/1861/0006387147; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Cottis Head Married Male 35 1826 Cowkeeper Tollesbury, Essex, England Betsey Cottis Wife Married Female 32 1829 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Hannah Cottis Daughter - Female 8 1853 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England William Cottis Son - Male 5 1856 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Cottis Son - Male 4 1857 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachel Cottis Daughter - Female 3 1858 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Alice Cottis Daughter - Female 1 1860 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 December 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0006387147. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1861-ENG-Cottis-James-1826-Essex-Maldon-A
  3. [S6385] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4307699%2F00289&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0008276105,
    Citation Detail: Census for STEWARD, JOHN household of Heybridge, St PeterEssex, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 1777; Folio: 36; Page: 21; Schedule: 870; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0008276105; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place John Steward Head Married Male 26 1855 Lab. in ironworks Great Braxted, Essex, England Alice E Steward Wife Married Female 26 1855 - Tollesbury, Essex, England George H Steward Son Single Male 0 1881 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Cottiss Visitor Single Female 12 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 December 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0008276105. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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John Steward1

M, #57911, b. 1855, d. DECEASED
Family Explorer
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Alice Cottis (b. 1860, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*George H Steward (b. November 1880, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Lizzie Steward (b. 1883, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathJohn Steward died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1855 in Great Braxted, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Great Braxted, Essex.1
MarriageHe and Alice Cottis were married before 3 April 1881.1


Census Summary

1880
Census
3 Apr 18811

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1855
    Birth
    1855 | Great Braxted, Essex, EnglandG
    John Steward was born in 1855 in Great Braxted, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Great Braxted, Essex.
    Citation: 1
  • 1874
    TIMELINE
    1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
  • 1878
    TIMELINE
    November 1878 | Afghanistan
    Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afghanistan on November 1878.
  • 1879
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1879 | Africa
    Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
  • 1880
    TIMELINE
    28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England
    Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England, on 1 January 1881.
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    17 January 1881 | EnglandG
    Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in EnglandG, on 17 January 1881.
  • 1881
    Marriage | Alice Cottis
    Before 3 April 1881
    Alice Cottis
    Birth in 1860 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Death: DECEASED
    Citation: 1
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 26; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 1
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail: Broad St Green, St Peter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1881
    Occupation
    3 April 1881 | Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, England
    Labourer in ironworks.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of John Steward was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study John Steward has the reference number 57911.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Africa - ALL
Census 1881 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, Manchester - ALL
Labourers
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  1. [S6385] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4307699%2F00289&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0008276105,
    Citation Detail: Census for STEWARD, JOHN household of Heybridge, St PeterEssex, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 1777; Folio: 36; Page: 21; Schedule: 870; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0008276105; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place John Steward Head Married Male 26 1855 Lab. in ironworks Great Braxted, Essex, England Alice E Steward Wife Married Female 26 1855 - Tollesbury, Essex, England George H Steward Son Single Male 0 1881 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Cottiss Visitor Single Female 12 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 December 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0008276105. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Lizzie Steward1

F, #57912, b. 1883, d. DECEASED
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Father*John Steward (b. 1855, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Alice Cottis (b. 1860, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathLizzie Steward died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1883 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex, Heybridge.1


Census Summary

1890
Census
5 Apr 18911

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • TIMELINE
    Between 8 August and 9 November 1888 | Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England
    Jack the Ripper murders terrorise London's East End. in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England, on between 8 August and 9 November 1888.
  • 1883
    Birth
    1883 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Lizzie Steward was born in 1883 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex, Heybridge.
    Citation: 1
  • 1884
    TIMELINE
    6 December 1884 | United Kingdom
    Third Reform Act passed, extending the vote to rural male householders hitherto unable to vote. in United Kingdom on 6 December 1884.
  • 1885
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1885 | Khatoum, Sudan
    British troops, including Dowlings, occupy Khartoum; General Gordon killed during Mahdist uprising. in Khatoum, Sudan, on 1 January 1885.
  • 1886
    TIMELINE
    July 1886 | London, EnglandG
    London matchgirls, including Dowlings, strike for better working conditions, a landmark in labour activism. in London, EnglandG, on July 1886.
  • 1887
    TIMELINE
    21 June 1887 | British Empire
    Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrated across the empire. in British Empire on 21 June 1887.
  • 1888
    TIMELINE
    6 October 1888 | United Kingdom
    First recorded use of fingerprinting in a UK criminal case. in United Kingdom on 6 October 1888.
  • 1889
    TIMELINE
    May 1889 | United Kingdom
    Dockers’ Strike begins in London, demanding fair wages and union recognition. in United Kingdom on May 1889.
  • 1890
    TIMELINE
    July 1890 | United Kingdom
    Housing of the Working Classes Act passed, enabling slum clearance and council housing. in United Kingdom on July 1890.
  • 1891
    Residence
    5 April 1891 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail: East Street, Tollesbury.
    Citation: 1
  • 1891
    Occupation
    5 April 1891 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Scholar.
    Citation: 1
  • 1891
    Census
    5 April 1891 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 8; Relationship to Head: Niece.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Lizzie Steward was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Lizzie Steward has the reference number 57912.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Census 1891 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
England, London - ALL
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  1. [S6384] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1891%2F1399%2F0095&parentid=GBC%2F1891%2F0010337633,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH household of *, Tollesbury, Tollesbury, Essex, England; , Enumeration district: 4, Parliamentary borough or division: Maldon, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Albans, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 1399, Folio: 47, Page: 19, Schedule: 115; Record ID: GBC/1891/0010337633; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah South Wife Married Female 38 1853 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas South Son - Male 13 1878 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Charlie South Son - Male 9 1882 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur South Son - Male 7 1884 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Albert South Son - Male 1 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Emily South Daughter - Female 5 1886 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Lizzie Steward Niece - Female 8 1883 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Maud South Daughter - Female 1 1890 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0010337633. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Unknown

M, #57913, d. DECEASED
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Partner: Hannah Maria Cottis (b. 1852, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*Ellen Cottis (b. 1869, d. DECEASED)
Son*Edward Cottis (b. 1869, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Annie Cottis (b. 1872, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Emma Cottis (b. 1872, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathUnknown died DECEASED.

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Unknown has the reference number 57913.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Ellen Cottis1,2,3

F, #57914, b. 1869, d. DECEASED
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Father*Unknown (d. DECEASED)
Mother*Hannah Maria Cottis (b. 1852, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathEllen Cottis died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1869 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex; "Illegitimate."1,2,3


Census Summary

1870
Census
2 Apr 18712
1880
Census
3 Apr 18811
Census
3 Apr 18813

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1869
    Birth
    1869 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Ellen Cottis was born in 1869 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex; "Illegitimate."
    Citations: 1,2,3
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Detail: (92.)
    Citation: 2
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 2; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Granddaughter.
    Citation: 2
  • 1874
    TIMELINE
    1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
  • 1878
    TIMELINE
    November 1878 | Afghanistan
    Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afghanistan on November 1878.
  • 1879
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1879 | Africa
    Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
  • 1880
    TIMELINE
    28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England
    Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England, on 1 January 1881.
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    17 January 1881 | EnglandG
    Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in EnglandG, on 17 January 1881.
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 12; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Citation: 1
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 12; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Visitor.
    Citation: 3
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail: Broad St Green, St Peter.
    Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Ellen Cottis was English.
    Citations: 1,2,3
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Ellen Cottis has the reference number 57914.
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Ellen is recorded twice in the 1881 census.
EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Africa - ALL
Census 1871 England
Census 1881 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, Manchester - ALL
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  1. [S6385] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4307699%2F00599&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0008279609,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH household of Tollesbury, TollesburyEssex, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 1778; Folio: 60; Page: 15; Schedule: 752; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0008279603; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah South Wife head Married Female 29 1852 ((wife of giles south dredger temp absent)) Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 12 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Edward Colliss Illagmatt Son Single Male 12 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Annie Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 9 1872 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Emma Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 9 1872 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachel South Son Single Male 4 1877 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas South Son Single Male 2 1879 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0008279603. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S6386] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F1675%2F0126&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0010305229,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTISS, JAMES household of Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5; Piece number: 1675; Folio: 61; Page: 16; Schedule: 92; Record ID: GBC/1871/0010305229; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Cottiss Head - Male 46 1825 Farmer 67 acres Tollesbury, Essex, England Hannah Cottiss Daughter - Female 18 1853 House maid Tollesbury, Essex, England William Cottiss Son - Male 16 1855 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Cottiss Son - Male 14 1857 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachell Cottiss Daughter - Female 12 1859 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Alice Cottiss Daughter - Female 11 1860 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England James Cottiss Son - Male 8 1863 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Lotte Cottiss Daughter - Female 7 1864 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur Cottiss Son - Male 5 1866 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Cottiss Granddaughter - Female 2 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0010305229. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  3. [S6385] SOURCE (Short):, Title: 1881 Census of England, ESSEX; Online Archives, Citation Detail: Census for STEWARD, JOHN household of Heybridge, St PeterEssex, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 1777; Folio: 36; Page: 21; Schedule: 870; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0008276105; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place John Steward Head Married Male 26 1855 Lab. in ironworks Great Braxted, Essex, England Alice E Steward Wife Married Female 26 1855 - Tollesbury, Essex, England George H Steward Son Single Male 0 1881 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Cottiss Visitor Single Female 12 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England
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Edward Cottis1

M, #57915, b. 1869, d. DECEASED
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Father*Unknown (d. DECEASED)
Mother*Hannah Maria Cottis (b. 1852, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathEdward Cottis died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1869 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex; "Illegitimate."1


Census Summary

1880
Census
3 Apr 18811

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1869
    Birth
    1869 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Edward Cottis was born in 1869 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex; "Illegitimate."
    Citation: 1
  • 1874
    TIMELINE
    1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
  • 1878
    TIMELINE
    November 1878 | Afghanistan
    Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afghanistan on November 1878.
  • 1879
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1879 | Africa
    Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
  • 1880
    TIMELINE
    28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England
    Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England, on 1 January 1881.
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    17 January 1881 | EnglandG
    Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in EnglandG, on 17 January 1881.
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 12; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail?, Tollesbury.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Edward Cottis was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Edward Cottis has the reference number 57915.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Africa - ALL
Census 1881 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, Manchester - ALL
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    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4307699%2F00599&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0008279609,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH household of Tollesbury, TollesburyEssex, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 1778; Folio: 60; Page: 15; Schedule: 752; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0008279603; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah South Wife head Married Female 29 1852 ((wife of giles south dredger temp absent)) Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 12 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Edward Colliss Illagmatt Son Single Male 12 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Annie Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 9 1872 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Emma Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 9 1872 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachel South Son Single Male 4 1877 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas South Son Single Male 2 1879 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0008279603. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Annie Cottis1

F, #57916, b. 1872, d. DECEASED
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Father*Unknown (d. DECEASED)
Mother*Hannah Maria Cottis (b. 1852, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathAnnie Cottis died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1872 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.1


Census Summary

1880
Census
3 Apr 18811

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1872
    Birth
    1872 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Annie Cottis was born in 1872 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.
    Citation: 1
  • 1874
    TIMELINE
    1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
  • 1878
    TIMELINE
    November 1878 | Afghanistan
    Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afghanistan on November 1878.
  • 1879
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1879 | Africa
    Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
  • 1880
    TIMELINE
    28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 9; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail?, Tollesbury.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Annie Cottis was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Annie Cottis has the reference number 57916.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Africa - ALL
Census 1881 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
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  1. [S6385] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4307699%2F00599&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0008279609,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH household of Tollesbury, TollesburyEssex, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 1778; Folio: 60; Page: 15; Schedule: 752; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0008279603; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah South Wife head Married Female 29 1852 ((wife of giles south dredger temp absent)) Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 12 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Edward Colliss Illagmatt Son Single Male 12 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Annie Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 9 1872 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Emma Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 9 1872 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachel South Son Single Male 4 1877 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas South Son Single Male 2 1879 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0008279603. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Emma Cottis1

F, #57917, b. 1872, d. DECEASED
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Mother*Hannah Maria Cottis (b. 1852, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathEmma Cottis died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1872 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.1


Census Summary

1880
Census
3 Apr 18811

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1872
    Birth
    1872 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Emma Cottis was born in 1872 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.
    Citation: 1
  • 1874
    TIMELINE
    1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
  • 1878
    TIMELINE
    November 1878 | Afghanistan
    Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afghanistan on November 1878.
  • 1879
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1879 | Africa
    Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
  • 1880
    TIMELINE
    28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 9; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail?, Tollesbury.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Emma Cottis was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Emma Cottis has the reference number 57917.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Census 1881 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
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  1. [S6385] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4307699%2F00599&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0008279609,
    Citation Detail: Census for SOUTH, HANNAH household of Tollesbury, TollesburyEssex, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 1778; Folio: 60; Page: 15; Schedule: 752; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0008279603; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah South Wife head Married Female 29 1852 ((wife of giles south dredger temp absent)) Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 12 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Edward Colliss Illagmatt Son Single Male 12 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Annie Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 9 1872 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Emma Colliss Illagmatt Daughter Single Female 9 1872 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachel South Son Single Male 4 1877 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Silas South Son Single Male 2 1879 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0008279603. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Betsey Cottis1

F, #57918, b. 1829, d. before 2 April 1871
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Partner: James Cottis (b. 1825, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*Hannah Maria Cottis+ (b. 1852, d. DECEASED)
Son*William Cottis (b. 1855, d. DECEASED)
Son*Charles Cottis (b. 1857, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Rachell Cottis (b. 1859, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Alice Cottis+ (b. 1860, d. DECEASED)
Son*James Cottis (b. 1863, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Lotte Cottis (b. 1864, d. DECEASED)
Son*Arthur Cottis (b. 1866, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

MarriageBetsey Cottis and James Cottis were married.1
BirthShe was born in 1829 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.1
DeathShe died before 2 April 1871. Note: Husband shown as widow in 1871 Census.2


Census Summary

1860
Census
7 Apr 18611

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Marriage | James Cottis
    James Cottis
    Birth in 1825 | Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, England
    Death: DECEASED
    Citation: 1
  • 1829
    Birth
    1829 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Betsey Cottis was born in 1829 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.
    Citation: 1
  • 1851~22
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
    Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
  • 1852~23
    TIMELINE
    1852 | United Kingdom
    Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
  • 1853~24
    TIMELINE
    1853 | United Kingdom
    Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
  • 1853~24
    TIMELINE
    1853 | United Kingdom
    Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG
    Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, UkraineG, on between 1854 and 1856.
  • 1855~26
    TIMELINE
    1855 | Scotland
    General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
  • 1855~26
    TIMELINE
    1855 | United Kingdom
    Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
  • 1856~27
    TIMELINE
    30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
    Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
  • 1856~27
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
    Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
  • 1857~28
    TIMELINE
    1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
    South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
  • 1858~29
    TIMELINE
    1858 | United Kingdom
    Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
  • 1859~30
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1859~30
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1860~31
    TIMELINE
    1860 | France
    Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
  • 1861~32
    Residence
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Detail: (94) Street, 5 Tollesbury.
    Citation: 1
  • 1861~32
    Census
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 32; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1871
    Death
    Before 2 April 1871
    Betsey Cottis died before 2 April 1871. Note: Husband shown as widow in 1871 Census.
    Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Betsey Cottis has the reference number 57918.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Census 1861 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
England, London - ALL
France
Scotland - ALL
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  1. [S3200] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F1091%2F00313A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0006387147,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTIS, JAMES household of Tollesbury, 5 Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1091; Folio: 59; Page: 15; Schedule: 94; Record ID: GBC/1861/0006387147; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Cottis Head Married Male 35 1826 Cowkeeper Tollesbury, Essex, England Betsey Cottis Wife Married Female 32 1829 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Hannah Cottis Daughter - Female 8 1853 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England William Cottis Son - Male 5 1856 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Cottis Son - Male 4 1857 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachel Cottis Daughter - Female 3 1858 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Alice Cottis Daughter - Female 1 1860 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 December 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0006387147. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S6386] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F1675%2F0126&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0010305229,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTISS, JAMES household of Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5; Piece number: 1675; Folio: 61; Page: 16; Schedule: 92; Record ID: GBC/1871/0010305229; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Cottiss Head - Male 46 1825 Farmer 67 acres Tollesbury, Essex, England Hannah Cottiss Daughter - Female 18 1853 House maid Tollesbury, Essex, England William Cottiss Son - Male 16 1855 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Cottiss Son - Male 14 1857 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachell Cottiss Daughter - Female 12 1859 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Alice Cottiss Daughter - Female 11 1860 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England James Cottiss Son - Male 8 1863 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Lotte Cottiss Daughter - Female 7 1864 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur Cottiss Son - Male 5 1866 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Cottiss Granddaughter - Female 2 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0010305229. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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William Cottis1,2

M, #57919, b. 1855, d. DECEASED
Family Explorer
Pedigree Link
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Father*James Cottis (b. 1825, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Betsey Cottis (b. 1829, d. before 2 April 1871)
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Vital Facts

DeathWilliam Cottis died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1855 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.1


Census Summary

1860
Census
7 Apr 18612
1870
Census
2 Apr 18711

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1855
    Birth
    1855 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    William Cottis was born in 1855 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.
    Citation: 1
  • 1855
    TIMELINE
    1855 | United Kingdom
    Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
  • 1855
    TIMELINE
    1855 | Scotland
    General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
  • 1856
    Birth
    1856 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    He was born in 1856 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.
    Citation: 2
  • 1856
    TIMELINE
    30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
    Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
  • 1856
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
    Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
  • 1857
    TIMELINE
    1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
    South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
  • 1858
    TIMELINE
    1858 | United Kingdom
    Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1860
    TIMELINE
    1860 | France
    Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
  • 1861
    Census
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 5; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 2
  • 1861
    Occupation
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Scholar.
    Citation: 2
  • 1861
    Residence
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Detail: (94) Street, 5 Tollesbury.
    Citation: 2
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    1862 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Lancashire Cotton Famine deepens due to U.S. blockade as a result of American Civil War (1861-1864). in Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1862.
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG
    First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, EnglandG, on 22 August 1862.
  • 1863
    TIMELINE
    10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG
    Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, EnglandG, on 10 January 1863.
  • 1864
    TIMELINE
    29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
    New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    1865 | United Kingdom
    Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    6 July 1865 | EnglandG
    Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in EnglandG, on 6 July 1865.
  • 1867
    TIMELINE
    13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
    Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
  • 1868
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
    Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
  • 1869
    TIMELINE
    1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
    First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Detail: (92.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 16; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Occupation
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Agricultural Labourer.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of William Cottis was English.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study William Cottis has the reference number 57919.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
American Civil War
Census 1861 England
Census 1871 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
France
Labourers
Scotland - ALL
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  1. [S6386] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F1675%2F0126&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0010305229,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTISS, JAMES household of Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5; Piece number: 1675; Folio: 61; Page: 16; Schedule: 92; Record ID: GBC/1871/0010305229; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Cottiss Head - Male 46 1825 Farmer 67 acres Tollesbury, Essex, England Hannah Cottiss Daughter - Female 18 1853 House maid Tollesbury, Essex, England William Cottiss Son - Male 16 1855 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Cottiss Son - Male 14 1857 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachell Cottiss Daughter - Female 12 1859 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Alice Cottiss Daughter - Female 11 1860 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England James Cottiss Son - Male 8 1863 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Lotte Cottiss Daughter - Female 7 1864 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur Cottiss Son - Male 5 1866 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Cottiss Granddaughter - Female 2 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0010305229. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S3200] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F1091%2F00313A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0006387147,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTIS, JAMES household of Tollesbury, 5 Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1091; Folio: 59; Page: 15; Schedule: 94; Record ID: GBC/1861/0006387147; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Cottis Head Married Male 35 1826 Cowkeeper Tollesbury, Essex, England Betsey Cottis Wife Married Female 32 1829 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Hannah Cottis Daughter - Female 8 1853 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England William Cottis Son - Male 5 1856 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Cottis Son - Male 4 1857 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachel Cottis Daughter - Female 3 1858 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Alice Cottis Daughter - Female 1 1860 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 December 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0006387147. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Charles Cottis1,2

M, #57920, b. 1857, d. DECEASED
Family Explorer
Pedigree Link
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Father*James Cottis (b. 1825, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Betsey Cottis (b. 1829, d. before 2 April 1871)
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Vital Facts

DeathCharles Cottis died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1857 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.1,2


Census Summary

1860
Census
7 Apr 18612
1870
Census
2 Apr 18711

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1857
    Birth
    1857 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Charles Cottis was born in 1857 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1857
    TIMELINE
    1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
    South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
  • 1858
    TIMELINE
    1858 | United Kingdom
    Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1860
    TIMELINE
    1860 | France
    Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
  • 1861
    Occupation
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Scholar.
    Citation: 2
  • 1861
    Residence
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Detail: (94) Street, 5 Tollesbury.
    Citation: 2
  • 1861
    Census
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 4; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 2
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    1862 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Lancashire Cotton Famine deepens due to U.S. blockade as a result of American Civil War (1861-1864). in Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1862.
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG
    First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, EnglandG, on 22 August 1862.
  • 1863
    TIMELINE
    10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG
    Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, EnglandG, on 10 January 1863.
  • 1864
    TIMELINE
    29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
    New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    1865 | United Kingdom
    Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    6 July 1865 | EnglandG
    Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in EnglandG, on 6 July 1865.
  • 1867
    TIMELINE
    13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
    Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
  • 1868
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
    Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
  • 1869
    TIMELINE
    1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
    First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
  • 1871
    Occupation
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Agricultural Labourer.
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Detail: (92.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 14; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Charles Cottis was English.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Charles Cottis has the reference number 57920.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
American Civil War
Census 1861 England
Census 1871 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
France
Labourers
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  1. [S6386] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F1675%2F0126&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0010305229,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTISS, JAMES household of Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5; Piece number: 1675; Folio: 61; Page: 16; Schedule: 92; Record ID: GBC/1871/0010305229; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Cottiss Head - Male 46 1825 Farmer 67 acres Tollesbury, Essex, England Hannah Cottiss Daughter - Female 18 1853 House maid Tollesbury, Essex, England William Cottiss Son - Male 16 1855 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Cottiss Son - Male 14 1857 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachell Cottiss Daughter - Female 12 1859 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Alice Cottiss Daughter - Female 11 1860 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England James Cottiss Son - Male 8 1863 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Lotte Cottiss Daughter - Female 7 1864 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur Cottiss Son - Male 5 1866 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Cottiss Granddaughter - Female 2 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0010305229. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S3200] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F1091%2F00313A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0006387147,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTIS, JAMES household of Tollesbury, 5 Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1091; Folio: 59; Page: 15; Schedule: 94; Record ID: GBC/1861/0006387147; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Cottis Head Married Male 35 1826 Cowkeeper Tollesbury, Essex, England Betsey Cottis Wife Married Female 32 1829 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Hannah Cottis Daughter - Female 8 1853 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England William Cottis Son - Male 5 1856 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Cottis Son - Male 4 1857 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachel Cottis Daughter - Female 3 1858 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Alice Cottis Daughter - Female 1 1860 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 December 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0006387147. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Rachell Cottis1,2

F, #57921, b. 1859, d. DECEASED
Family Explorer
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Father*James Cottis (b. 1825, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Betsey Cottis (b. 1829, d. before 2 April 1871)
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Vital Facts

DeathRachell Cottis died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1859 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.1


Census Summary

1860
Census
7 Apr 1861
1870
Census
2 Apr 18711

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1858
    Birth
    1858 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Rachell Cottis was born in 1858 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.
    Citation: 2
  • 1858
    TIMELINE
    1858 | United Kingdom
    Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
  • 1859
    Birth
    1859 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    She was born in 1859 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.
    Citation: 1
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1860
    TIMELINE
    1860 | France
    Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
  • 1861
    Occupation
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
  • 1861
    Residence
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Detail: (94) Street, 5 Tollesbury.
  • 1861
    Census
    7 April 1861 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 3; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    1862 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Lancashire Cotton Famine deepens due to U.S. blockade as a result of American Civil War (1861-1864). in Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1862.
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG
    First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, EnglandG, on 22 August 1862.
  • 1863
    TIMELINE
    10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG
    Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, EnglandG, on 10 January 1863.
  • 1864
    TIMELINE
    29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
    New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    1865 | United Kingdom
    Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    6 July 1865 | EnglandG
    Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in EnglandG, on 6 July 1865.
  • 1867
    TIMELINE
    13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
    Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
  • 1868
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
    Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
  • 1869
    TIMELINE
    1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
    First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
  • 1871
    Occupation
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Scholar.
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 12; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Detail: (92.)
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Rachell Cottis was English.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Rachell Cottis has the reference number 57921.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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American Civil War
Census 1861 England
Census 1871 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
France
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  1. [S6386] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F1675%2F0126&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0010305229,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTISS, JAMES household of Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5; Piece number: 1675; Folio: 61; Page: 16; Schedule: 92; Record ID: GBC/1871/0010305229; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Cottiss Head - Male 46 1825 Farmer 67 acres Tollesbury, Essex, England Hannah Cottiss Daughter - Female 18 1853 House maid Tollesbury, Essex, England William Cottiss Son - Male 16 1855 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Cottiss Son - Male 14 1857 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachell Cottiss Daughter - Female 12 1859 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Alice Cottiss Daughter - Female 11 1860 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England James Cottiss Son - Male 8 1863 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Lotte Cottiss Daughter - Female 7 1864 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur Cottiss Son - Male 5 1866 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Cottiss Granddaughter - Female 2 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0010305229. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S3200] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F1091%2F00313A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0006387147,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTIS, JAMES household of Tollesbury, 5 Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1091; Folio: 59; Page: 15; Schedule: 94; Record ID: GBC/1861/0006387147; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Cottis Head Married Male 35 1826 Cowkeeper Tollesbury, Essex, England Betsey Cottis Wife Married Female 32 1829 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Hannah Cottis Daughter - Female 8 1853 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England William Cottis Son - Male 5 1856 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Cottis Son - Male 4 1857 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachel Cottis Daughter - Female 3 1858 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Alice Cottis Daughter - Female 1 1860 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 December 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0006387147. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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James Cottis1

M, #57922, b. 1863, d. DECEASED
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Father*James Cottis (b. 1825, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Betsey Cottis (b. 1829, d. before 2 April 1871)
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Vital Facts

DeathJames Cottis died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1863 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.1


Census Summary

1870
Census
2 Apr 18711

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1863
    Birth
    1863 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    James Cottis was born in 1863 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.
    Citation: 1
  • 1864
    TIMELINE
    29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
    New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    1865 | United Kingdom
    Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    6 July 1865 | EnglandG
    Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in EnglandG, on 6 July 1865.
  • 1867
    TIMELINE
    13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
    Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
  • 1868
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
    Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
  • 1869
    TIMELINE
    1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
    First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Detail: (92.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Occupation
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Scholar.
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 8; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of James Cottis was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study James Cottis has the reference number 57922.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Census 1871 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
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  1. [S6386] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F1675%2F0126&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0010305229,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTISS, JAMES household of Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5; Piece number: 1675; Folio: 61; Page: 16; Schedule: 92; Record ID: GBC/1871/0010305229; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Cottiss Head - Male 46 1825 Farmer 67 acres Tollesbury, Essex, England Hannah Cottiss Daughter - Female 18 1853 House maid Tollesbury, Essex, England William Cottiss Son - Male 16 1855 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Cottiss Son - Male 14 1857 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachell Cottiss Daughter - Female 12 1859 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Alice Cottiss Daughter - Female 11 1860 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England James Cottiss Son - Male 8 1863 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Lotte Cottiss Daughter - Female 7 1864 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur Cottiss Son - Male 5 1866 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Cottiss Granddaughter - Female 2 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0010305229. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Lotte Cottis1

F, #57923, b. 1864, d. DECEASED
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Father*James Cottis (b. 1825, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Betsey Cottis (b. 1829, d. before 2 April 1871)
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Vital Facts

DeathLotte Cottis died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1864 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.1


Census Summary

1870
Census
2 Apr 18711

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1864
    Birth
    1864 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Lotte Cottis was born in 1864 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.
    Citation: 1
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    1865 | United Kingdom
    Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    6 July 1865 | EnglandG
    Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in EnglandG, on 6 July 1865.
  • 1867
    TIMELINE
    13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
    Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
  • 1868
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
    Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
  • 1869
    TIMELINE
    1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
    First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 7; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Detail: (92.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Occupation
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Scholar.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Lotte Cottis was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Lotte Cottis has the reference number 57923.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Census 1871 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
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  1. [S6386] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F1675%2F0126&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0010305229,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTISS, JAMES household of Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5; Piece number: 1675; Folio: 61; Page: 16; Schedule: 92; Record ID: GBC/1871/0010305229; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Cottiss Head - Male 46 1825 Farmer 67 acres Tollesbury, Essex, England Hannah Cottiss Daughter - Female 18 1853 House maid Tollesbury, Essex, England William Cottiss Son - Male 16 1855 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Cottiss Son - Male 14 1857 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachell Cottiss Daughter - Female 12 1859 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Alice Cottiss Daughter - Female 11 1860 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England James Cottiss Son - Male 8 1863 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Lotte Cottiss Daughter - Female 7 1864 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur Cottiss Son - Male 5 1866 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Cottiss Granddaughter - Female 2 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0010305229. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Arthur Cottis1

M, #57924, b. 1866, d. DECEASED
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Father*James Cottis (b. 1825, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Betsey Cottis (b. 1829, d. before 2 April 1871)
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Vital Facts

DeathArthur Cottis died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1866 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.1


Census Summary

1870
Census
2 Apr 18711

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1866
    Birth
    1866 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Arthur Cottis was born in 1866 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Essex.
    Citation: 1
  • 1867
    TIMELINE
    13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
    Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
  • 1868
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
    Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
  • 1869
    TIMELINE
    1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
    First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 5; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Detail: (92.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Occupation
    2 April 1871 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    Scholar.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Arthur Cottis was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Arthur Cottis has the reference number 57924.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Census 1871 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
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  1. [S6386] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F1675%2F0126&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0010305229,
    Citation Detail: Census for COTTISS, JAMES household of Tollesbury, Essex, England; Enumeration district: 5; Piece number: 1675; Folio: 61; Page: 16; Schedule: 92; Record ID: GBC/1871/0010305229; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Cottiss Head - Male 46 1825 Farmer 67 acres Tollesbury, Essex, England Hannah Cottiss Daughter - Female 18 1853 House maid Tollesbury, Essex, England William Cottiss Son - Male 16 1855 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Charles Cottiss Son - Male 14 1857 Agricultural Labourer Tollesbury, Essex, England Rachell Cottiss Daughter - Female 12 1859 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Alice Cottiss Daughter - Female 11 1860 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England James Cottiss Son - Male 8 1863 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Lotte Cottiss Daughter - Female 7 1864 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Arthur Cottiss Son - Male 5 1866 Scholar Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Cottiss Granddaughter - Female 2 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 November 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0010305229. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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George H Steward1

M, #57925, b. November 1880, d. DECEASED
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Father*John Steward (b. 1855, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Alice Cottis (b. 1860, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathGeorge H Steward died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in November 1880 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.1


Census Summary

1880
Census
3 Apr 18811

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1880
    Birth
    November 1880 | Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG
    George H Steward was born in November 1880 in Tollesbury, Essex, EnglandG. Note: Tollesbury, Essex.
    Citation: 1
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 5; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, England
    Detail: Broad St Green, St Peter.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of George H Steward was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study George H Steward has the reference number 57925.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Census 1881 England
England - All
England, Essex - ALL
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  1. [S6385] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4307699%2F00289&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0008276105,
    Citation Detail: Census for STEWARD, JOHN household of Heybridge, St PeterEssex, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 1777; Folio: 36; Page: 21; Schedule: 870; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0008276105; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place John Steward Head Married Male 26 1855 Lab. in ironworks Great Braxted, Essex, England Alice E Steward Wife Married Female 26 1855 - Tollesbury, Essex, England George H Steward Son Single Male 0 1881 - Tollesbury, Essex, England Ellen Cottiss Visitor Single Female 12 1869 - Tollesbury, Essex, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 December 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0008276105. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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