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William Thomas Smith

1847 William Thomas Smith (Sand Beds)

This picture was taken on April 4th, 1847 and sourced from Certificate - Baptism.

William was born on February 5th, 1847 in Morton (Bingley) and his baptism took place on April 4th, 1847 at All Saints (Bingley).¹²

Birth Notes
- Aged 26 in 1871, born Bingley
  
  SMITH, WILLIAM THOMAS -
  GRO Reference: 1847 M Quarter in KEIGHLEY UNION
  Volume 23 Page 356
  
  Name: William Smith
  Age: 4
  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
  Relation: Grandson
  Gender: M (Male)
  Where born: Sand Beeds, Yorkshire, England
  Civil parish: Morton
  Ecclesiastical parish: Morton
  County/Island: Yorkshire
  Country: England
  
  Name: William Thomas Smith
  Birth Date: 5 Feb 1847
  Parish: Bingley, All Saints
  Baptism Date: 4 Apr 1847
  Father's Name: Smith (probably not correct !)
  Mother's Name: Jane Smith

William's father was <unknown> and his mother was Jane Smith. His maternal grandparents were Benjamin Seed and Jenny (Jane) Hudson. He had a sister named Caroline. He was the younger of the two known children.

General Notes
- William Smith was a Grandson of Jane, aged 4 in 1851 and born at her home.
  
  William was a Railway Guars, so travelled.
  
  In 1871, William and Jane (26 & 25) were with Fred (3) and Walther (6 mo) at Hunslet, Leeds.
  
  In 1881, William and Jane (34 & 33) were with Fred (13), Walther (10), Arthur (5) and William (6mo) at 9 Gaskell Place, Hunslet, Leeds.
  
  In 1891, William Thoams and Jane (44 & 43) were with Walther (20), Arthur (15) and William (10) at Litchurch, Derby, Derbyshire.

Occupation Details
- From 1868 William's occupation was Railway Guard in Bingley.
  - Occupation Notes
    - Railway Guard when Fred baptised
  From 1870 to after 1871 his occupation was Railway Guard in Hunslet.
  - Occupation Notes
    - Railway Guard when Walter baptised
  From 1891 to 1911 his occupation was Railway Inspector in transportation in Derbyshire.
  - Occupation Notes
    - Railway Inspector at Litchurch, Derbyshire in 1891

Social & Emotional Relationships
- William lived with Jenny (Jane) Hudson.

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- William Thomas Smith
  - b.05 Feb 1847 in Morton (Bingley)
  
  Benjamin Seed
  - b.1798 in North Bierley d.17 Feb 1863 in Keighley
  
  Jane Smith
  - b.11 Aug 1829 in Bingley
  
  Henry Hudson
  - b.1766 in Cartmell d.Mar 1838 in Bingley
  
  Jenny (Jane) Hudson
  - b.23 Jun 1795 in Preston-Patrick d.13 Apr 1860 in Bingley
  
  Joshua Grimshaw ^*
  - b.1687 in Guisborough d.03 Mar 1764 in Yorkshire
  
  John Grimshaw
  - b.05 Feb 1723 in Eccleshill d.15 Jul 1805 in Allerton
  
  Jane Oddy
  - b.30 May 1686 in Knaresborough d.11 Jun 1774 in Guisborough
  
  Jane Grimshaw
  - b.19 Sep 1753 in Westmorland d.Sep 1824 in Bradford
  
  Richard Sill ^*
  - b.19 Jan 1691 in Preston-Patrick d.29 May 1763 in Preston-Patrick
  
  Sarah Sill
  - b.03 Dec 1724 in Preston-Patrick d.13 Jan 1787 in Preston-Richard
  
  Isabel Atkinson ^*
  - b.03 Jan 1691 in Birkrigg Park d.Jan 1759 in Preston
  
  ^*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)

Personal Timeline

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¹ 1851 UK Census
² West Yorkshire Births & Baptisms (1813-1910)