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William WEAVER
Builder, Joiner of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Ancestors
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John WEAVER
~1687 - ~1763
of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Joseph WEAVER
bap.1722 - bur.1751
of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
 
Ann [BOUGH?]
~1687 - ~1762
William WEAVER
bap.1750 - 1819
Pattin wood cutter of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
 
Sarah DIPPLE
~1714 - ~1789
of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
John WEAVER
1780 - 1844
Carrier of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
 
Richard SMITH
~1715 - ~1790
of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Phoebe SMITH
bap.1748 - bur.1797
of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
 
William DEELY
~1690 - ~1774
of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Joan DEELY
bap.1728 - ~1788
of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
 
Judeth [DEELY]
~1690 - ~1740
William WEAVER
1806 - 1876
Tailor, Milk seller of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
 
William NOOK
~1675 - 1733
Yeoman and Plantation Owner 119 acres of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Moses NOKES
1723 - bur.1810
Carrier (Birmingham & Worcester) of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
 
Marmaduke SYDDERN
~1647 - ~1697
Elizabeth SIDDON
1686 - 1777
of Seisdon, Trysull, Staffordshire
 
Jane SYDDERN
~1659 - ~1709
Elizabeth NOKES
1782 - 1852
of Stoke Prior, Worcestershire
 
Sarah HUGHES
1733 - bur.1812
of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
William WEAVER
1841 - 1897
Builder, Joiner of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
 
Robert FURBOROUGH
~1643 - bur.1703
of Frolesworth, Leicestershire
William FURBOROUGH
1682 - 1725
Weaver and shopkeeper of Frolesworth, Leicestershire
 
Elizabeth HANDS
~1648 - ~1718
of Frolesworth, Leicestershire
Robert FURBOROUGH
1723 - bur.1777
Weaver of Frolesworth, Leicestershire
 
Mary THORNTON
~1686 - ~1753
of Ashby Parva, Leicestershire
Thomas FURBOROUGH
bap.1768 - 1844
Cordwainer of Frolesworth, Leicestershire
 
Richard HANDS
~1664 - bur.1714
of Monks Kirby, Warwickshire
Richard HANDS
bap.1679 - bur.1757
of Monks Kirby, Warwickshire
 
Maria [HANDS]
~1639 - ~1689
Jane HANDS
bap.1724 - bur.1808
of Monks Kirby, Warwickshire
 
Elizabeth [HANDS]
~1707 - bur.1757
of Monks Kirby, Warwickshire
Dinah FURBOROUGH
1810 - 1845
Shoe retailer of Cosby, Leicestershire
 
Ralph BROWN
~1671 - bur.1732
Labourer of Cosby, Leicestershire
William BROWN
bap.1705 - ~1768
of Cosby, Leicestershire
 
William KING
~1601 - ~1676
of Leicester, Leicestershire
William KING
bap.1646 - ~1696
of Cosby, Leicestershire
 
Jane [KING]
~1601 - ~1676
Elizabeth KING
bap.1683 - ~1758
of Cosby, Leicestershire
 
Margery [KING]
~1639 - ~1689
Ralph BROWN
bap.1739 - bur.1820
of Cosby, Leicestershire
 
John GOODMAN
~1658 - bur.1751
of Shearsby, Leicestershire
Anna GOODMAN
bap.1706 - ~1768
of Shearsby, Leicestershire
 
William MARTON
~1612 - ~1699
Carpenter of Bruntingthorpe, Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Anna MARTON
bap.1655 - bur.1735
of Bruntingthorpe, Lutterworth, Leicestershire
 
Mary [MARTON]
~1612 - ~1662
Dinah BROWN
bap.1773 - 1857
of Cosby, Leicestershire
 
Richard HALL
~1672 - ~1747
of Pailton, Rugby, Warwickshire
John HALL
1706 - bur.1754
of Pailton, Rugby, Warwickshire
 
William NASEBY
~1656 - bur.1706
of Swinford, Leicestershire
Elizabeth NASEBY
bap.1681 - ~1743
of Swinford, Leicestershire
 
Alice [NASEBY]
~1640 - ~1690
Alice HALL
1741 - bur.1797
of Pailton, Rugby, Warwickshire
 
Thomas ROBERTS
~1662 - ~1737
of Leicester, Leicestershire
Diana ROBERTS
bap.1712 - bur.1770
of Monks Kirby, Warwickshire
 
Sarah FAWKES
~1662 - ~1737
of Leicester, Leicestershire
Spouses and Descendants
Generations
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William WEAVER
1841 - 1897
Builder, Joiner of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
  m. Sarah Ann SIVELL (1837 - 1877)
  m. Mary Anne NOKE (1829 - 1897)
 
Ann Ophelia WEAVER
1867 - 1869
of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
William Edward WEAVER
1869 - 1960
Builder and contractor of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
  m. Esther Elizabeth 'Lizzie' GARNER (1871 - 1911)
  m. Lily PICKERING (1873 - 1931)
 
William John 'Laddie' WEAVER
1904 - 2000
Building Contractor of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
  m. Ena Flora EDWARDS (1908 - 1983)
 
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  m. Beryl Stuart FIDLER (1936 - 2007)
 
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Ralph Willoughby WEAVER
1911 - 1987
of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
  m. Maisie 'Bunty' BAILEY (1910 - 1993)
 
A Private Individual
 
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Catherine Elizabeth WEAVER
1951 - 2007
 
A Private Individual
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John Sivell 'Jackie' WEAVER
1871 - 1948
Bailiff of the Bromsgrove Court Leet of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
  m. Mary Jane 'Jennie' PICKERING (1871 - 1958)
 
William Arthur Boyd WEAVER
1899 - 1978
Provision merchant of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
  m. Marjorie YARDLEY (1899 - 1979)
 
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Malcolm B WEAVER
1931 - 2015
of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
A Private Individual
 
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John Royston Douglas WEAVER
1902 - 1947
Merchant Seaman - Master and Commander of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
  m. Lilian Mary TILT (1903 - ~1969)
 
Joseph Furborough WEAVER
1872 - 1886
of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Fanny Elizabeth 'Faye' WEAVER
1874 - 1949
of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
  m. John Hughes 'Jack' VANNER (1877 - 1946)
 
Captain Rupert Greville VANNER
1903 - 1940
Sailor of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
  m. Enid May HUGHES (~1905 - ~1975)
 
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Richard Anthony H VANNER
1938 - 2000
of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Marjorie VANNER
1904 - 1949
of Dewsbury, Yorkshire
 
John Gethin HUGHES-JENKINS
1926 - 2020
of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
  m. Valerie PICKWICK (1934 - 2006)
 
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Gwendoline Mary VANNER
1906 - 1991
of Sully, Barry, Glamorganshire, Wales
  m. Cecil Herbert PORTER (1899 - 1979)
 
A Private Individual
 
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Joan Sivell VANNER
1915 - 2003
of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
  m. Rev. Alexander Frank FOUNTAIN (1907 - 1958)
  m. Captain Harry JENKINS (~1915 - ?)
 
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Mary Ann 'Pollie' WEAVER
1875 - 1929
of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
  m. Thomas William GUEST (~1876 - bur.1952)
 
Thomas Ronald GUEST
1907 - ~1973
of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
  m. Joan MATTHEWS (~1906 - ~1981)
 
Ellen WEAVER
1876 - 1876
of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Narrative and Notes

William WEAVER, born on 3rd May 1841. His mother, Dinah Furborough, died when he was just 4 years old, probably as a result of or during the birth of his sister Susannah in May 1845. It's possible that Susannah didn't survive either.

In 1856, William Weaver the younger was indentured as an Outdoor Apprentice to James Skidmore of Bromsgrove, Cabinet Maker and Joiner. His hours of work during October, November, December, January, February and March were from seven o'clock in the morning to seven o'clock at night, and during April, May, June, July, August and September from six o'clock in the morning until seven o'clock at night, being allowed half an hour at breakfast and one hour at dinner. The wage was one shilling per week during the first year, three shillings per week during the second year and an increase of one shilling per week during every succeeding year.

In November 1861, William was awarded a prize for Geometry from the Bromsgrove School of Art.

On the completion of his apprenticeship, William decided to go to London to seek his fortune, as many have done before and since. These were the days when a journeyman joiner in London wore a top hat and frock coat on a Sunday.

He obtained employment in the joinery works of Cubitts in Grays Inn Road. (Nigel Hammer informed W. J. Weaver a few years ago that his company had just returned to their old address after an absence of about 50 years). After a relatively short period he was promoted to foreman during the time that Cubitts were building the old Bank of England in Threadneedle Street and some of the hardwood counters and fittings passed through his hands.

At this time, Cubitts were also carrying out work at Madresfield Court, near Malvern, the joinery for which was being made in their joinery shop. (Earl Beauchamp informed W. J. Weaver that his (the Earl's) grandfather owned large areas of land in London in the early part of the nineteenth century, and Cubitts carried out an enormous amount of building in developing this land, and this no doubt accounted for Cubitts working at Madresfield Court).

In letters of 1863/4 it is clear that he was interested in a Mary MANSELL from The Mythe, Tewkesbury. However, later William met a young lady by the name of Sarah Ann SIVELL, who lived at Pendock, not far from Madresfield, and although he visited his home at Bromsgrove, and no doubt Pendock, regularly, he thought it would be so much better if he could be sent to Madresfield to fix the joinery he was making. However, he was told in no uncertain manner by his superiors, that any carpenter could do the fixing, but he was of more use to them as a joiner in their workshops.

William decided to leave Cubitts and return to Bromsgrove, and established his building firm in 1865 at the age of 24. His signed apprenticeship indentures are hung in the boardroom of the Weaver plc.

He married Sarah Ann SIVELL shortly afterward in 1866. Sarah Ann's sister Emily Mary SIVELL had married Jonathan BRAZIER, another builder in Bromsgrove, so the introduction of Sarah Ann may have been through the BRAZIERs who were to be family friends and business partners. It is evident that they were quite close as William was Bailiff of Bromsgrove in 1884, and Jonathan succeeded him in 1885. Also on one occasion when Jonathan was ill, William looked after his jobs for him.

Two of William's account books, dated 1865 - 1870, are still in the posession of the company. It appears most of the work carried out at that time was of a very minor nature, but over the years , the size and the volume of the work increased, although he adhered primarily to joinery and carpentry work.

In later years, William and his brother-in-law, Jonathan BRAZIER, joined forces on some larger works, BRAZIER doing the groundwork and brickwork, and WEAVER doing the carpentry and joinery. It was said that he was popular with his workmen, and in the course of a long career he took part in a number of important contracts, including: Rainbow Hill church, Worcester; St. Godwald's Church, Finstall; Catshill and All Saints' Vicarages; the Board Schools at Stourbridge Road, Catshill, Lickey End and Dodford; All Saints' Schoolroom; the Big School at Bromsgrove School; Bromsgrove Police Buildings; and the Institute.

William took an active part in public affairs for many years and was a member of the Board of Guardians, forerunners of the Bromsgrove District Council. He was a regular attendant at the meetings, and up to the time of his death was Chairman of the Lighting Committee of the Council. In the latter capacity he was engaged in the controversy which arose with regard to the lighting of the public lamps in Bromsgrove, and he also assisted to bring about the lighting of Sidemoor.

He was one of the overseers of the poor, and was Bailiff of the Bromsgrove Court Leet in 1884. He was an old Volunteer, and was a student of the School of Art in its early days, and a successful prize-winner. He was been a member of the Urban District Council since its formation, and was a sidesman for many years at All Saints' Church.

Sarah Ann SIVELL died in 1877, and William married the widowed Mary Ann DALTON on 1st September 1883, although she had been living with the family since at least 1881 as housekeeper. She was clearly important to William as early as 1881 as she was listed in the census return above his children. Mary Ann DALTON may have been related (by marriage) to Henry DALTON whom William's aunt, Mary Ann, had married in 1838.

William built Hollymount, where he hoped to retire, but Mary Ann died in June 1897 and William followed a few months later in December, before the property was completed. He died at his home in the Strand, after having been seriously ill for a long time, suffering from pernicious anaemia - a vitmain B12 deficiency. He was 56 years of age, and he was widely known and highly respected.

The papers of the day reported that he died "...at his residence, about half-past-three on Thursday morning. The deceased had been ailing for some time, but had been feeling much better prior to his death. ... He was a man who was much respected by all classes and shades of opinion."

William WEAVER's will dated 24th September 1897 shows that he had become a wealthy man. Apart from a bequest to his nephew Walter William WEAVER of Finstall, he left all his estate to his children. He left No. 18 and 19 The Strand with the workshops, stores, yard and cottages behind, together with stock, machinery, horses, carts and carriages to William Edward. He left thirteen other properties and several pieces of land to his other son John Sivell and his two daughters, and in addition he left a further eleven properties, yet more land, a life policy and shares to his children. At his death his effects were estimated at £1305 3s 5d.

Additional notes:

It has been written elsewhere that William WEAVER the builder was the son of 'Weaver the Milkman' of Townsend Farm. This is believed to be incorrect for the following reasons:

i) William WEAVER the builder was born 3 May 1841 to William and Dinah. Soures: Family Bible and Apprenticeship Indenture both with impeccable provenance.

ii) During William's life Townsend Farm was occupied by only two families. In 1841 William WALKER is in residence. From 1851 to 1901 the farm is in the possession of John WEAVER.

iii) Both William's father William WEAVER and John WEAVER of Townsend Farm were milkman and I believe this is where the confusion has arisen.

No familial connection between these milkman has been found to date.

Timeline
Personal Family World
Date
Age*
Event
Place
3 May 1841
0
Birth 
12
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
7 Jun 1841
0
Census 
3
High Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
25 Jul 1841
0
Baptism 
4
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
1841
0
Residence 
5
High Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Q1 1844
2
Death of brother Charles WEAVER 
6
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
30 Jun 1845
4
Death of mother Dinah FURBOROUGH 
78
High Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
26 Apr 1846
4
Burial of sister Susannah WEAVER 
9
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
30 Mar 1851
9
Census 
10
Strand, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
1856
15
Apprenticeship : Cabinet maker and joiner 
11
James Skidmore, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
7 Apr 1861
19
Census 
12
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
7 Apr 1861
19
Occupation: Carpenter 
13
The Strand, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
16 Nov 1861
20
Award 
 

Prize for Freehand and geometry drawing

 
14
School of Art, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
1863 (est)
22
Occupation: Carpenter (foreman) 
Cubitts, London, Middlesex, England
2 Nov 1863
22
Marriage of brother John WEAVER and Rachel GILES 
15
St John The Baptist, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
1865
24
Occupation: Builder 
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Q2 1865
23
Marriage of wife's husband Henry DALTON and Mary Anne NOKE 
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
1866
25
Occupation: Joiner 
16
 
8 Jul 1866
25
Residence 
17
Strand, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
8 Jul 1866
25
Marriage to wife Sarah Ann SIVELL 
1819
Parish Church, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
12 Apr 1867
25
Birth of daughter Ann Ophelia WEAVER 
20
 
1869
28
Residence 
High Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
20 Jan 1869
27
Birth of son William Edward WEAVER 
2122
The Strand, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
21 Jul 1869
28
Death of daughter Ann Ophelia WEAVER 
23
 
28 Mar 1871
29
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
2 Apr 1871
30
query Caution: Recorded age does not match calculated age (29).
Census 
25
Strand, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
28 May 1872
31
Birth of son Joseph Furborough WEAVER 
26
 
20 Apr 1873
31
Burial of brother John WEAVER 
27
Plot 406, Bromsgrove Cemetery, Worcestershire
18 Mar 1874
32
Birth of daughter Fanny Elizabeth 'Faye' WEAVER 
2829
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
9 Jul 1875
34
Birth of daughter Mary Ann 'Pollie' WEAVER 
3031
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
10 May 1876
35
Present at the  of William WEAVER 
3233
Strand, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
22 Jul 1876
35
Birth of daughter Ellen WEAVER 
34
 
5 Aug 1876
35
Death of daughter Ellen WEAVER 
35
 
8 May 1877
36
Death of wife Sarah Ann SIVELL 
3637
The Strand, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
3 Apr 1881
40
query Caution: Recorded age does not match calculated age (39).
Census 
38
The Strand, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
1 Sep 1883
42
Marriage to wife Mary Anne NOKE 
3940
Hyson Green, Nottinghamshire
1884
43
Occupation: Bailiff of the Bromsgrove Court Leet 
41
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Mar 1886
44
Death of son Joseph Furborough WEAVER 
42
 
5 Apr 1891
50
query Caution: Recorded age does not match calculated age (49).
Census 
43
18 Strand, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Jun 1897
56
Death of wife Mary Anne NOKE 
44
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
9 Dec 1897
56
Occupation: Builder 
 
9 Dec 1897
56
Death 
454647
The Strand, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
13 Dec 1897
56
Burial 
4849
Plot F437, Bromsgrove Cemetery, Worcestershire
4 May 1898
57
Probate 
5051
Worcester, Worcestershire
Q1 1899
57
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
5 Sep 1901
60
All Saints, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
Q3 1902
61
Marriage of daughter Mary Ann 'Pollie' WEAVER and Thomas William GUEST 
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
13 Apr 1903
61
Holy Trinity, Hinckley, Leicestershire
5 Aug 1913
72
Marriage of son William Edward WEAVER and Lily PICKERING 
58
All Saints, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
3 Feb 1929
87
Death of daughter Mary Ann 'Pollie' WEAVER 
59
 
5 Apr 1948
106
The Lawns, New Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
14 May 1949
108
Death of daughter Fanny Elizabeth 'Faye' WEAVER 
6162
St James Nursing Home, Walter Road, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
25 Aug 1960
119
Death of son William Edward WEAVER 
6364
15 School Lane, Licky Hill, Bromsgrove, , Worcestershire, England
Documented age, Calculated age, Estimated age
Citations
1 - UK General Registry Office Birth Certificate
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Registration District Bromsgrove

1841 BIRTH in the Sub-District of Bromsgrove in the County of Worcester

No - 226

When and where born - Third of May 1841, Bromsgrove

Name, if any - William

Sex - Boy

Name and surname of father - William Weaver

Name, surname and maiden surname of mother - Dinah Weaver formerly Furborough

Occupation of father - Tailor

Signature, description and residence of informant - Wm Weaver, Father, High Street

When registered - Seventeenth of May 1841

2 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

William Weaver Born May 3rd 1841

3 - UK 1841 Census - 7th June 1841

Note: Ages of adults were often rounded down to nearest 5 years. For example, a recorded age of 25 implies an age of between 25 and 29.

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Wm Weaver - 30 - Tailor - Y

Dinah Weaver - 30 - - Y

John Weaver - 2 - - Y

William Weaver - 1m - - Y

4 - Bromsgrove, St John, Parish Registers
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Baptisms in the Parish of St Johns Bromsgrove

No 2160, July 25 1841

William

Parents: William & Dinah Weaver, High Street, Tailor

5 - William Weaver 1841

Registration District Bromsgrove

1841 BIRTH in the Sub-District of Bromsgrove in the County of Worcester

No - 226

When and where born - Third of May 1841, Bromsgrove

Name, if any - William

Sex - Boy

Name and surname of father - William Weaver

Name, surname and maiden surname of mother - Dinah Weaver formerly Furborough

Occupation of father - Tailor

Signature, description and residence of informant - Wm Weaver, Father, High Street

When registered - Seventeenth of May 1841

Registration District Bromsgrove

1841 BIRTH in the Sub-District of Bromsgrove in the County of Worcester

No - 226

When and where born - Third of May 1841, Bromsgrove

Name, if any - William

Sex - Boy

Name and surname of father - William Weaver

Name, surname and maiden surname of mother - Dinah Weaver formerly Furborough

Occupation of father - Tailor

Signature, description and residence of informant - Wm Weaver, Father, High Street

When registered - Seventeenth of May 1841

6 - FreeBMD - UK GRO Civil Registration

Deaths Mar 1844

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WEAVER Charles Bromsgrove 18 200

7 - UK General Registry Office Death Certificate
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Registration District Bromsgrove

1845 DEATH in the Sub-District of Tardebigg in the County of Worcester

No: 98

When/Where: Thirtieth of June 1845, High Street Bromsgrove

Name: Dinah Weaver

Sex: Female

Age: 35 years

Occupation: Wife of William Weaver, Tailor

Cause of death: Decline

Informant: The mark X of Lucy Homans present at the death, Holy Lane, Bromsgrove

When registered: Thirtieth of June 1845

N Johnson, Registrar

8 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

Dinah Weaver Died June 30th 1845

9 - FamilySearch International Genealogical Index

Reprinted by permission. Copyright © 1999-2002 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc

Author: LDS. Publishing Info: © IGI This information has been reproduced with permission of LDS

First name(s) Susan

Last name Weaver

Gender Female

Marital status -

Occupation -

Event year 1846

Birth year -

Age at death -

Burial year 1846

Burial date 26 Apr 1846

Burial place Bromsgrove, Worcester, England

Place Bromsgrove

County Worcestershire

Country England

Record set England Deaths & Burials 1538-1991

Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records

Subcategory Parish Burials

Collections from England, Great Britain

10 - UK 1851 Census - 30th March 1851
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William Weaver - Head - Widr - 44 - Tailor - Worcester, Bromsgrove

John Weaver - Son - - 12 - - Worcester, Bellbroughton

William Weaver - Son - - 9 - - Worcester, Bromsgrove

11 - William Weaver Apprenticeship Indenture

THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH That William Weaver of Bromsgrove in the County of Worcester the younger, by and with the consent of his Father William Weaver of Bromsgrove aforesaid the elder yeoman testified by his being a party hereto and executing these presents doth put himself outdoor Apprentice to James Skidmore of Bromsgrove aforesaid Cabinet and Joiner to learn his Art and with him after the Manner of an Apprentice to serve from the day of the date hereof till he the said William Weaver the younger shall attain the age twenty one years which will be on the third day of May one thousand eight hundred and sixty two the same term to be fully complete and ended During which Term the said Apprentice his Master faithfully shall serve his secrets keep his lawful commands every where gladly do he shall do no damage to his said Master nor see to be done of others but to his Power shall tell or forthwith give warning to his said Master of the same he shall not waste the Goods of his said Master nor lend them unlawfully to any he shall not commit fornication nor contract Matrimony within the said Term he shall not play at Cards or Dice Tables or any other unlawful Games whereby his said Master may have any loss with his own goods or others during the said Term without Licence of his said Master he shall neither buy nor sell he shall not haunt Taverns or Playhouses nor absent himself from his said Master's service during any of the hours herinafter particularly named But in all things as a faithful Apprentice he shall behave himself towards his said Master and all his during the said Term And he shall serve his said Master during the months of March April May June July August September from the hour of six in the morning till the hour of seven at Night and during the months of October November December January February and March from the hour of seven in the morning till the hour of seven at Night being allowed half an hour at Breakfast and an hour at Dinner The said William Weaver the Elder to pay to the said James Skidmore the sum of ten pounds as follows, Five pounds on the execution of these presents and five pounds at the expiration of half the said term And the said William Weaver the elder to find and provide his said Son with sufficient Meat, Drink, Clothing, Lodging and all other necessaries during the said term And the said James Skidmore in consideration of the sum of ten pounds to be paid to him as herinbefore mentioned his said apprentice in the art of a Cabinet and Joiner which he useth by the best means that he can shall teach and instruct or cause to be taught and instructed and further shall pay to his said apprentice during the first year of the said term the sum of one shilling per week during the second year three shillings per week and an increase of one shilling per week during every succeeding year of the said term And for the true performance of all and every the said Covenants and Agreements either of the said Parties bindeth himself unto the other by these Presents In Witness whereof the Parties above named to these Indentures interchangeably hath put their Hands and Seals the Eleventh day of December and in the Twentieth Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lady the Queen by the Grace of God of the united Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland QUEEN Defender of the Faith and in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty six

Signed sealed and delivered by the within named Wm Weaver

William Weaver the Younger, William Weaver the Wm Weaver

Elder and James Skidmore in the presence of Edward Grey James Skidmore

12 - UK 1861 Census - 7th April 1861
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William Weaver - Head - Widr - 54 - Milkseller - Worcestershire, Bromsgrove

John Weaver - Son - Un - 22 - Brewer - Worcestershire, Bromsgrove

William Weaver - Son - Un - 19 - Carpenter - Worcestershire, Bromsgrove

13 - UK 1861 Census - 7th April 1861
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William Weaver - Head - Widr - 54 - Milkseller - Worcestershire, Bromsgrove

John Weaver - Son - Un - 22 - Brewer - Worcestershire, Bromsgrove

William Weaver - Son - Un - 19 - Carpenter - Worcestershire, Bromsgrove

14 - Bromsgrove and Droitwich Weekly Messenger

Taken from Notes and Queries for Bromsgrove and the County of Worcester, Vol 3, Published 1912 by The Messenger, Bromsgrove.

November 16th 1861

SCHOOL OF ART

Prizes and cards of merit are awarded by the Science and Art Department to the following students, who passed a successful examination before the Inspectors at their recent visit to the School: John Hooper (pupil teacher, Bromsgrove National School), Free-hand drawing, Mr John A Rose, Perspective and Model Drawing, Edward J Simms, Free-hand and Geometry, Wm. Weaver, Geometry, Thomas W. Jones, Free-hand, G Nicholls, Free-hand. .... The success reflects the greatest credit on Mr Bowen the master who has spared no pains upon the students.

15 - Email from Shirley Brittan

marriage details for John Weaver and Rachel Giles:

John aged 24 from The Strand occ.lab father William occ Lab.

Rachel aged 21 from Lower Norton, f. William occ gardener

Witnesses William Burton and Sarah Hemus

married 2/11/1863 at St. Johns.

16 - Weaver - Sivell

CERTIFIED COPY OF AN ENTRY OF MARRIAGE

1866 Marriage solemnized at The Parish Church in the Parish of Bromsgrove in the County of Worcester

No: 315

When married: July 8

Name & Surname - Age - Condition - Rank or Profession - Residence at the time of Marriage - Father's Name and Surname - Rank or Profession of Father

William Weaver - 25 - Bachelor - Joiner - Strand Bromsgrove - William Weaver - Milk seller

Sarah Ann Sivell - 26 Spinster - - Bromsgrove - Robert Sivell - Farmer

Married in the The Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by License or after [blank] by me G W Mandy Vicar

This marriage was solemnized between us, William Weaver, Sarah Ann Sivell in the Presence of us, Joshua Moss, Mary Ann Moss

17 - Weaver - Sivell

CERTIFIED COPY OF AN ENTRY OF MARRIAGE

1866 Marriage solemnized at The Parish Church in the Parish of Bromsgrove in the County of Worcester

No: 315

When married: July 8

Name & Surname - Age - Condition - Rank or Profession - Residence at the time of Marriage - Father's Name and Surname - Rank or Profession of Father

William Weaver - 25 - Bachelor - Joiner - Strand Bromsgrove - William Weaver - Milk seller

Sarah Ann Sivell - 26 Spinster - - Bromsgrove - Robert Sivell - Farmer

Married in the The Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by License or after [blank] by me G W Mandy Vicar

This marriage was solemnized between us, William Weaver, Sarah Ann Sivell in the Presence of us, Joshua Moss, Mary Ann Moss

18 - UK General Registry Office Marriage Certificate
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CERTIFIED COPY OF AN ENTRY OF MARRIAGE

1866 Marriage solemnized at The Parish Church in the Parish of Bromsgrove in the County of Worcester

No: 315

When married: July 8

Name & Surname - Age - Condition - Rank or Profession - Residence at the time of Marriage - Father's Name and Surname - Rank or Profession of Father

William Weaver - 25 - Bachelor - Joiner - Strand Bromsgrove - William Weaver - Milk seller

Sarah Ann Sivell - 26 Spinster - - Bromsgrove - Robert Sivell - Farmer

Married in the The Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by License or after [blank] by me G W Mandy Vicar

This marriage was solemnized between us, William Weaver, Sarah Ann Sivell in the Presence of us, Joshua Moss, Mary Ann Moss

19 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

William Weaver married to Sarah Ann Sivell

July 8th 1866

20 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

Ann Ophelia Weaver Born April 12th 1867

21 - UK General Registry Office Birth Certificate
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1869 Birth in the Sub-District of Bromsgrove in the County of Worcester

When and Where Born: Twentieth January 1869, Strand, Bromsgrove

Name (if any): -

Sex: Boy

Name and Surname of Father: William Weaver

Name and Maiden Surname of Mother: Sarah Ann Weaver formerly Sivell

Rank of Profession of Father: Builder

Signatiure, Description and Residence of Informant: S. A. Sivell, Mother, Strand, Bromsgrove

When Registered: Fifteenth February 1869

22 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

William Edward Weaver Born January 20th 1869

23 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

Ann Ophelia Weaver Died July 21st 1869

24 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

John Sivell Weaver Born March 28th 1871

25 - UK 1871 Census - 2nd April 1871
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William Weaver Jr, Head, M, 30, Builder Employer of 8 Men, Worcester, Bromsgrove

Sarah A Weaver, Wife, M, 30, Hereford, Ledbury

William Weaver, Son, 2, Worcs, Bromsgrove

John Weaver, Son, 4 days, Worcs, Bromsgrove

William Weaver Snr, Father, Wdr, 60, Cowkeeper, Worcs, Bromsgrove

Mary Ann Morris, Servant, M, 37, Nurse, Worcs, Bromsgrove

26 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

Joseph Furborough Weaver Born May 28th 1872

27 - Burial Register of Bromsgrove Cemetery

John Weaver aged 36 Brewer of Birmingham Rd buried in Plot 406 on 20/4/1873

28 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

Fanny Elizabeth Weaver Born March 18th 1874

29 - UK 1891 Census - 5th April 1891
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William WEAVER, Head. M. 50, Builder & Contractor, Employer, Worcester Bromsgrove

Mary Ann WEAVER, Wife, M, 60, , , Worcester Droitwich

William Edward WEAVER, Son, S, 22, Carpenter, Employed, Worcester Bromsgrove

John Sivell WEAVER, Son, S, 20, Grocers assistant, Employed, Worcester Bromsgrove

Fanny Elizabeth WEAVER, Daur, S, 17, School teacher, Employed, Worcester Bromsgrove

Mary Ann WEAVER, Daur, S, 16, Dressmakers apprentice, Employed, Worcester Bromsgrove

Jane Lloyd, Serv, S, 16, General servant, , Worcester Bromsgrove

30 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

Mary Ann Weaver Born July 9th 1875

31 - UK 1891 Census - 5th April 1891
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William WEAVER, Head. M. 50, Builder & Contractor, Employer, Worcester Bromsgrove

Mary Ann WEAVER, Wife, M, 60, , , Worcester Droitwich

William Edward WEAVER, Son, S, 22, Carpenter, Employed, Worcester Bromsgrove

John Sivell WEAVER, Son, S, 20, Grocers assistant, Employed, Worcester Bromsgrove

Fanny Elizabeth WEAVER, Daur, S, 17, School teacher, Employed, Worcester Bromsgrove

Mary Ann WEAVER, Daur, S, 16, Dressmakers apprentice, Employed, Worcester Bromsgrove

Jane Lloyd, Serv, S, 16, General servant, , Worcester Bromsgrove

32 - UK General Registry Office Death Certificate
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Certified Copy of an Entry of Death

1876 Death in the Sub-District of Bromsgrove in the County of Worcester

No - When and where died - Sex - Age - Occupation - Cause of death - Signature, description and residence of informant - When registered - Signature of registrar

250 - Eleventh May 1876 Strand Bromsgrove - Male - 70 years - Cow keeper - general Decay Certified by Rd Prosser Surgeon - William Weaver Son In Attendance Strand Bromsgrove - Thirteenth May 1876 - E Coxell Registrar

33 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

William Weaver Died May 10th 1876

34 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

Ellen Weaver Born July 22nd 1878

35 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

Ellen Weaver Died Aug 5th 1876

36 - UK General Registry Office Death Certificate
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Registration District Bromsgrove

1877 DEATH in the Sub-District of Bromsgrove in the County of Worcester

No: 16

When/Where: Eighth May 1877 The Strand Bromsgrove

Name: Sarah Weaver

Sex: Female

Age: 40 years

Occupation: Wife of William Weaver, a Builder

Cause of death: Pneumonia Miscarriage Certified by R Prosser Surgeon Bromsgrove

Informant: + The mark of Sarah Morris Present at the Death, The Park, Bromsgrove

When registered: Eighth May 1877

E Coxell, Registrar

37 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

Sarah Ann Weaver Died May 8th 1877

38 - UK 1881 Census - 3rd April 1881
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William WEAVER Head W Male 40 Bromsgrove, Worcester, England Builder

Mary Ann DALTON Boarder W Female 48 Droitwich, Worcester, England Housekeeper

William WEAVER Son Male 12 Bromsgrove, Worcester, England Scholar

John WEAVER Son Male 10 Bromsgrove, Worcester, England Scholar

Joseph WEAVER Son Male 8 Bromsgrove, Worcester, England Scholar

Fanny WEAVER Daur Female 7 Bromsgrove, Worcester, England Scholar

Mary A. WEAVER Daur Female 5 Bromsgrove, Worcester, England Scholar

39 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

William Weaver married to Mary Ann Dalton

September 1st 1883

40 - England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005

First name(s) William

Last name Weaver

Marriage quarter 3

Marriage year 1883

Registration month -

MarriageFinder™ William Weaver married one of these people Mary Anne Dalton, Emma Swain

District Nottingham

District number -

County Nottinghamshire

Country England

Volume 7B

Volume as transcribed 7B

Page number 291

Record set England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005

Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records

Subcategory Civil Marriage & Divorce

Collections from Great Britain, England

41 - Bailiffs of Bromsgrove Worcestershire

Published 1986

1884 WEAVER William

Builder, The Strand. Son of a dairyman who kept his cows in premises at the rear of the family cottage in the Strand. Worked as a foreman joiner for a London firm but returned to Bromsgrove and started on his own in 1865 working from the former dairy premises. For some time in partnership with Jonathan Brazier (founder of Messrs J&A Brazier and Bailiff 1885) and later with Joseph Tilt (founder of another successful builder's business and Bailiff 1890). The business still continues in the hands of his descendants as William Weaver Ltd, Worcester Road. A member of the Board of Guardians and played in a Queen Victoria Jubilee cricket match, Guardians v. U.D.C. for which his son made a very large bat. The bat and photograph of the teams are still in family hands. Grandfather of W.J. Weaver, Marshall and Bailiff 1946, and great-grandfather of Bailiff of 1973.

42 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

Joseph Furborough Weaver Died March 1886

43 - UK 1891 Census - 5th April 1891
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William WEAVER, Head. M. 50, Builder & Contractor, Employer, Worcester Bromsgrove

Mary Ann WEAVER, Wife, M, 60, , , Worcester Droitwich

William Edward WEAVER, Son, S, 22, Carpenter, Employed, Worcester Bromsgrove

John Sivell WEAVER, Son, S, 20, Grocers assistant, Employed, Worcester Bromsgrove

Fanny Elizabeth WEAVER, Daur, S, 17, School teacher, Employed, Worcester Bromsgrove

Mary Ann WEAVER, Daur, S, 16, Dressmakers apprentice, Employed, Worcester Bromsgrove

Jane Lloyd, Serv, S, 16, General servant, , Worcester Bromsgrove

44 - England & Wales, Death Registration Index 1837-2007 and United Kingdom Deaths 2007-2017

First name(s) Mary Ann

Last name Weaver

Gender Female

Birth day -

Birth month -

Birth year 1831

Age 66

Death quarter 2

Death year 1897

District Bromsgrove

County Worcestershire

Volume 6C

Page 211

Country England

Record set England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007

Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records

Subcategory Civil Deaths & Burials

Collections from Great Britain, England

45 - UK General Registry Office Death Certificate
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Certified Copy of an Entry of Death

1897 Death in the Sub-District of Bromsgrove in the County of Worcester

No - When and where died - Sex - Age - Occupation - Cause of death - Signature, description and residence of informant - When registered - Signature of registrar

34[3] - Ninth December 1897, The Strand, Bromsgrove U.D. - William Weaver - Male - 56 years - Builder - Pernicious Anaemia Exhaustion, Certified by C Kidd MD London - William Weaver, Son, In attendance, The Strand, Bromsgrove - Eleventh December 1897 - E [?] Registrar

46 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

William Weaver Died Dec 9th 1897

47 - Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch Weekly Messenger

DEATH OF MR WILLIAM WEAVER

We regret to have to record the death of Mr. William Weaver, builder and contractor, which occurred at his residence, The Strand, early on Thursday morning. Mr. Weaver had been seriously ill for a long time, suffering from a complication of complaints, but latterly he had seemed much better, and the end came somewhat suddenly. The deceased, who was a Bromsgrove man, was 56 years of age, and he was widely known and highly respected. He took an active part in public affairs for many years and was a member of the old Town Local Board and afterwards of the Urban District Council. He was a regular attendant at the meetings, and up to the time of his death was Chairman of the Lighting Committee of the Council. In the latter capacity he was engaged in the controversy which arose with regard to the lighting of the public lamps some two years ago, and he also assisted to bring about the lighting of Sidemoor. Mr. Weaver was one of the overseers of the poor, and he has also been bailiff of Bromsgrove. He was an old Volunteer, and it is interesting to recall that he was a student of the School of Art in its early days, and a successful prize-winner. In his business he was popular with his workmen, and in the course of a long career he took part in a number of important contracts, including Rainbow Hill church, Worcester; St. Godwald's Church, Finstall; Catshill and All Saints' Vicarages the Board Schools at Stourbridge Road, Catshill, Lickey End and Dodford; All Saints' Schoolroom; the Big School at Bromsgrove School; Bromsgrove Police Buildings, and the Institute. Mr. Weaver leaves four children, two sons and two daughters, all of whom are grown up.

48 - Burial Register of Bromsgrove Cemetery

William Weaver 13/12/1897 aged 56 Plot F437 Builder

49 - Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch Weekly Messenger

THE LATE MR WILLIAM WEAVER OF BROMSGROVE

THE FUNERAL

Amid many expressions of regret and sympathy the funeral of the late Mr. William Weaver, builder, The Strand, whose death was recorded in our last issue, took place in Bromsgrove cemetery, on Monday afternoon. The deceased was well known and highly respected, and blinds were drawn and shutters put up at the majority of the houses in the town. As a mark of esteem, the funeral was attended by the members and officers of the Urban district Council, Fire Brigade, the Court Leet, The Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, with all of which the deceased was connected, and a large number of townsmen. The choir of All Saints', of which church the deceased was a sidesman, were also present, and assisted in the service, which was choral. The hymn, "Son of my soul, thou Saviour dear" was rendered in the church, and "My God, my Father while I stray" at the grave side, the dead march in Saul being played on the organ as the procession left the church. the coffin, which was borne by deceased's workmen, was of oak, with brass furniture, and elm shell, and bore the following inscription:- "William Weaver, born May 3rd, 1841, died December 9th, 1897." The mourners were Mr. W. Weaver, Mr. J. Weaver, Miss F. Weaver, Miss P. Weaver (children of the deceased), Mr. J. Brazier, Mr. A. Brazier, Mr. Stone and Miss Pickering. The pallbearers were Messrs. J.A. Smith, J.B. Wilson, Albert Roper, J.H. Bryant, H.Brown and H. Barrett. The following were among those also present, Dr. Kidd, Messrs. B.h. Sanders, J.W.Fitch, W.R.Simmons, A.Bennett, G. Bown, A.J. Crane, W. Crane, W. Corbett, R.A. Hall, Edmund Hartland, J. Leadbetter C.C., J . Lloyd, W. Ward, J. Mallard, G.H. Gadd, S. Saywell, W. Holyoake, A. Dipple, Leonard Gibson, T. Roper, H. Hicklin, Supt. Jeffrey, A. Bird, S. Harford, Levett Nokes, Joseph Nokes, H. Hartle, J.Read, J. Tilt, W. Hedges, A. Pickering, E. Jones, H. Albutt, G.K. Stanton, etc. Floral tributes were sent by the following, the Rev, and Mrs F. L.Milward, "Firends at No.1, Worcester Street", Mr. and Mrs. J.A.Smith, "Thos. Hobday and family", "Jenny", Mr. Birch, "Will, Jack, Fanny and Polly", Mr Stone (Nottingham), Mr. and Mrs. D. Giles, Mrs. and T.W. Guest, Mr. and Mrs. Woodhall (Birmingham), Mr. W.H. Scott, "J.W.Hemming", "His workmen", etc., -- The undertaker was Mr. H Wiggan, of High Street.

50 - National Probate Calendar

WEAVER William of Bromsgrove Worcestershire builder died 9 December 1897 Probate Worcester 4 May to William Edward Weaver builder and John Sivell Weaver grocer's-assistant Effects £1305 3s 5d.

51 - Will of William Weaver 1897

This is the last Will and Testament of me William Weaver of Bromsgrove in the County of Worcester, Builder. I appoint my sons William Edward Weaver and John Sivell Weaver hereinafter called my trustees to be the Executors and Trustees of this my Will. I give and bequeath unto my Nephew Walter William Weaver of Finstall near Bromsgrove the sum of Fifty Pounds free from legacy duty. I devise and bequeath unto my eldest son the said William Edward Weaver all that messuage and premises known as 18 The Strand Bromsgrove now in my own occupation together with the workshops stores yard land and Cottages (now converted into offices and stores) and which I purchased from the Metropolitan Bank, all of which are now in my own occupation also the messuage and premises known as 19 The Strand absolutely. I also give to my said son William Edward Weaver the goodwill of the business or businesses now carried on by me of a builder and carpenter and joiner together with all the stock in trade machinery horses carts and carriages and all the book and other debts owning to meat [sic] the time of my decease except any money due on any contract not fulfilled at the time of my decease also my household furniture plate glass linen china books fixtures and all other household effects and my wearing apparel and personal effects. And I direct that my said son William Edward Weaver shall carry out and complete all contracts in existence at the time of my decease and that the money arising therefrom shall be paid into and form part of my residuary estate he my said son being paid for all labour and materials expended in carrying out the same out of my residuary estate. I give and bequeath unto my son John Sivell all those my four messuages and premises called Albert Terrace and the two messuages and premises called South View and the piece of land adjoining South View on the North side absolutely. I give and devise unto my Daughter Fanny Elizabeth all those my three messuages and premises known as Holly Mount and the piece of land adjoining next to the Schools for her own sole and separate use and benefit absolutely. I give and devise unto my Daughter Mary Ann all those my four messuages and premises known as Park View and the pieve of land purchased by me from the Executors of William Stableford deceased in September One thousand eight hundred and ninety six situate in Stourbridge Street, Bromsgrove adjoining to premises belonging to Mt Bott for her own sole and separate use absolutely. As to all that my piece of land being Lot 20 of the Stourbridge Road Estate I give and devise so much thereof as is opposite to Albert Terrace and South View unto my son John Sivell absolutely and so much thereof as is opposite to Holly Mount and land adjoining the schools to my Daughter Fanny Elizabeth absolutely and in case of any dispute as to the division thereof I direct my trustees to make the apportionment and in case they cannot agree they may mutually agree on some one person to make the same whose decision shall be final. I give and bequeath all the residue of my property both real and personal including the piece of land on the Warwick Hall Estate, the three new messuages and premises and six cottages in The Strand opposite the house in my own occupation, the two cottages occupied by Rea and Davis in The Strand, the three allotments at Lowes Hall and the plot of land 48 New Town Estate the policy of Insurance on my life for Five hundred Pounds the shares of One hundred Pounds in Glover and Company the moneys to my credit at the Bank and all if any my estate and effects unto my trustees upon trust that my trustees shall sell call in and convert into money and shall with and out of the money produced by such sale calling in and conversion and with and out of my ready money pay my funeral and testamentary expenses and debts and the legacies bequeathed by this my Will or any codicil thereto and shall stand possessed of the residuary trust moneys upon trust to pay and divide the same equally between and amongst my children the said William Edward, John Sivell, Fanny Elizabeth and Mary Ann equally share and share alike, And I declare that the devises hereinbefore contained of my real estate are subject to the mortgages existing thereon respectively and that the respective devises shall take the same subject to the same respective mortgages. In witness whereof, I have set my hand to this my Will the Twenty fourth day of September One thousand eight hundred and ninety seven.

Signed by the above named William Weaver as his last Will and Testament in the presence of us both being present at the same time, who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses

William Weaver

Walter H Scott

Solicitor Bromsgrove

H Hicklin

Clerk to Mr Scott

52 - Weaver - Pickering reference

Marriages Mar 1899

--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------

Nicklin Mary Bromsgrove 6c 453

Nokes Henry Bromsgrove 6c 453

Pickering Mary Jane Bromsgrove 6c 453

Weaver John Sivell Bromsgrove 6c 453

53 - Marriage Announcement: Vanner - Weaver

John Hughes Vanner - Fanny E Weaver

Married Sep. 5th, 1901 All Saints Church, Bromsgrove

With Mr & Mrs Hughes Vanner's Kind Regards

Westwood, North Road, Milford Haven

At Home Oct 24th.

54 - UK General Registry Office Marriage Certificate
Citation image

Certificate of Marriage

Marriage solemnized at The Parish Church in the Parish of Holy Trinity, Hinckley in the County of Leicester

When married: 13 April

Name and Surname, Age, Condition, Rank or Profession, Residence at Time of Marriage, Father's Name and Surname, Rank or Profession of Father:

William Edward Weaver, 33, Bachelor, Contractor, Bromsgrove, William Weaver (Deceased), Contractor

Esther Elizabeth Garner, 31, Spinster, - , 1 Chessher Street, John Garner (Deceased), Builder

This marriage was solmnized between us, William Edward Weaver, Esther Elizabeth Garner

In the presence of us, Thomas Garner, Willoughby Garner, John Sivell Weaver.

55 - Hinckley, Holy Trinity, Parish Records
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1903 Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church in the parish of Holy Trinity, Hinckley in the County of Leicester

No

When Married

Name and Surname

Age

Condition

Rank or Profession

Residence at the Time of Marriage

Father's Name and Surname

Rank or Profession of Father

402

13 April

William Edward Weaver

Esther Elizabeth Garner

33

31

Bachelor

Spinster

Contractor

-

Bromsgrove

1 Chessher Street

William Weaver (deceased)

John Garner (deceased)

Contractor

Builder

Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after Banns by me Charles Davis MA Vicar

This Marriage was solemnized between us {

William Edward Weaver

Esther Elizabeth Garner

in the Presence of us, {

Thomas Garner

Willoughby Garner

John Sivell Weaver

56 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

William Edward Weaver married at Holy Trinity Church, Hinckley to Esther Elizabeth Garner

April 13th 1903

57 - Hinkley Wedding Saturday 25th April, 1903

Easter Monday in 1903 was on 13 April.

Hinkley

Saturday 25th April, 1903

WEDDING AT HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH

On Easter Monday at Holy Trinity Church, Hinkley, Miss E. Garner, only daughter of the late Mr. John Garner, builder of Hinkley, was married to Mr. W. Weaver, builder and contractor of The Strand, Bromsgrove. The Rev C Davies officiated.

The bride wore a very pretty blue dress and carried a trailing bouquet of choice white flowers. Miss Ada Flavell and Miss Elsie Garner (niece), who acted as bridesmaids, also had very preety bouquets, and wore gold bracelets, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. T. Garner, and Mr. Weaver was attended by his brother, Mr. J. T. Weaver, as best man. A very pretty scene was witnessed after the bride and bridegroom left the vestry, when Master Boyd Weaver and Miss Gladys Garner, who were dressed in white, went in front of the newly-married couple and threw flowers in their path, while outside the Church they were received with showers of confetti.

The ceremony was witnessed by a great many friends, the Church being nearly full. Amongst those present were noticed Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby Garner and Miss Margery Garner, Mrs. T. Garner, Mrs J Weaver and Master Boyd Weaver (Bromsgrove), Mr. and Mrs. T. Guest (Droitwich), Mrs Boulton Brooks, Mrs Flavell, Mrs C Davies, Mrs R.E.Hill, Misses Pickering, etc., etc.

A reception was afterwards held by Mrs. J. Garner at Chessher Street, when the health of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by Mr. Willoughby Garner and responded to by Mr. W. Weaver. Shortly afterwards the bride and bridegroom left for London, where the honeymoon was to be spent.

Among the presents received were the following:

Bride to Bridegroom: Ebony brushes

Bridegroom to bride: Feather Boa

Mrs John Garner: Piano

Mr and Mrs T. Garner: Dinner service

Mr and Mrs W. Garner: Bond porcelain clock

Mr and Mrs B. Ridgway: Set of sterling silver forks

Mr and J.T.Weaver (Bromsgrove): Silver fruit stand

Mr and Mrs J. Vanner (Leeds): Drawing room chair

Mr & Mrs T. Guest (Droitwich): ditto

Mr Fred Grant (London): Silver butter dish

Mr and Mrs A. Pickering (Bromsgrove): Rug

Miss L. Pickering (Whaley Bridge): Silver butter dish

Mr and Mrs A.J.Pickering (Hinckley): Flower stand

Mrs and the Misses Flavell: Centre and mats

Miss W Chawner: Dress case

Mrs D Payne: Duchess cloth and bag

Miss Hewitt (Bedworth): D'Oyleys

Mrs Squire: Painted mat

Misses Pickering (Shilton): Two sideboard cloths

Mr , Mrs and Miss Ransley (London): Case of silver spoons

Miss M Fox: Pair silver salts

Mrs Hayes (Sheffield): Mat

Mrs Brosser: Cushion cover

Mrs Quinn (Leicester): Five o'clock tea cloth

Mr T. Bailey (Stratford-upon-Avon): Silver preserve jar

Mrs H Taylor: Vase and photo frame

Misses Abbotts: Brass salver

Mr and Mrs Broome (Leicester): Pair of vases and brush and crumb tray

Miss Stafford: Hand painted plaque

Mr and Mrs Wilkinson (Norfolk): Centre cloth etc.

Misses Wright: Cushion cover

Miss C Pickering: Brass photo frame

Mr and Mrs E Bedford: Sugar and cream stand

Nurse Pollitt (Blackpool): Silver flower vase

Mrs Craythorne: D'Oyleys

Mrs Lees: Flower vase

Mrs Calvert (South Shields): Silk antimaccassar

E. B. Cotton Esq. (Bromsgrove): Case of silver salts

Dr Rowland: Silver sugar basin

W. Burton Esq. (Birmingham): Brass pier glass

W. Dormer Esq. (Birmingham): Hand painted tea service

Mr and Mrs J Rose (Bromsgrove): Silver cruet

Mr. and Mrs. Clegg (Bromsgrove): Oak waiter

L Jones Esq. (Stetchford): Copper fire screen

Mr and Mrs E Turner (Bromsgrove): Brass paper rack

Rev and Mrs Tibbitts (Bromsgrove): Brass letter rack

Mr and Mrs Bower (Bromsgrove): Hand painted tea service

Mr. and Mrs. Scrivener (Bromsgrove): Pair of silver (ended) knife rests

Mr and Mrs Townsend (Bromsgrove): Engraving

58 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

William Edward Weaver married at All Saints Church Bromsgrove to Lily Pickering

Aug 5th 1913

59 - Weaver Family Bible

Bible printed 26 January 1813

Mary Ann Weaver Died Feb 3rd 1929

60 - England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-2019

WEAVER John Sivell of The Lawns New-road Bromsgrove Worcestershire

died 5 April 1948 Probate Birmingham 18 November

to William Arthur Boyd Weaver provision merchant and

Samuel Godfrey Foster solicitor. Effects £14040 19s

61 - Fanny Elizabeth Vanner 1959

VANNER Fanny Elizabeth of Greville House 18 Hamilton-terrace Milford Haven Pembrokeshire widow died 14 May 1949 at St James Nursing Home Walter-road Swansea Probate Carmarthen 18 August to Gwendoline Mary Paorter (wife of Cecil Hubert Porter) and Joan Sivell Fountain (wife of Alexander Frank Fountain). Effects £14810 19s.

62 - Wales Billion Graves Cemetery Index
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First name(s)

John Hughes

Last name

Vanner

Birth year

-

Death year

1946

City

Milford Haven

County

Pembrokeshire

Country

Wales

Cemetery

Milford Haven Cemetery

Death date

31 Jan 1946

63 - UK General Registry Office Death Certificate
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CERTIFIED COPY OF AN ENTRY OF DEATH

REGISTRATION DISTRICT Bromsgrove

1960 DEATH in the Sub-district of Bromsgrove in the County of Worcester

No

When and where died

Name and surname

Sex

Age

Occupation

Cause of death

Signature, description and residence of informant

When registered

414

Twenty fifth August 1960

General Hosptial

Bromsgrove

William Edward WEAVER

Male

91

years

15 School Lane, Lickey End

Master Builder (retired)

1(a) Cerebral Thrombosis

(b) Cerebral atheroma

W.J.Weaver

Son

15 School Lane

Lickey End

Bromsgrove

Twenty sixth August 1960

64 - Obituary for William Edward Weaver

THE LATE MR. W. E. WEAVER

SENIOR COURT LEET JUROR

A well-known Bromsgrove personality, and a member of one of the oldest families in the town, Mr William Edward Weaver, died in the General Hospital, Bromsgrove, on Firday, at the age of 91. Mr Weaver was the senior member of the Bromsgrove Court Leet, having been a juror for 57 years, and he had outlived almost all fellow tradesmen in the town amongst whom he had moved when a builder in business in Birmingham Road.

Mr Weaver was a son of Mr William Weaver, who founded the business that is now carried on from the premises between the Strand and the Alcester Road. The original builders' yard was in the Stourbridge Road, opposite what is now Parkside School, but this site was sold to the Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Power Company to accommodate their showroom and depot more than 20 years ago. Mr William Weaver carried on business in various partnerships before he set up his own. He was associated successively with Mr Jonathon Brazier and Mr Joseph Tilt, and he a part in the erection of several of the principal buildings of the town including the Secondary School, the Library and Stourbridge Road Schools. He was later joined by his son, Mr William E Weaver, and the latter succeeded him, eventually handing over control to his elder son, Mr W.J. Weaver.

The late Mr Weaver will be best remembered because of a long family association with the Court Leet. His father was Bailiff in 1884, he held the principal office in 1936 and Mr W.J. Weaver, now the Marshal, was Bailiff ten years ago. A brother, Mr J.S.Weaver, was Bailiff in 1921-22, and a brother in law Mr T.W. Guest in 1922-23. Mr Weaver also had a long association with All Saints' Church and served for two periods separated by more than a quarter of a century, as church warden. He was first warden to the Rev F.L.Milward, 1905-13 and later to the Rev E Lumley 1939-46. For a period he was a member of the council of the Midland Federation of Building Trade Employers. Mr Weaver took a keen interest in all local affairs and particularly sport for both his sons played for the Town Rugby Football Club and he was keen on the game of bowls.

He was twice married, the first time in 1903 to Miss Esther Elizabeth Garner, of Hinckley. She died in 1911 and two years later he married Miss Lily Pickering. She died in January 1931, and subsequently Mr Weaver gave up his residence at Ambleside, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, which had been his home for almost 30 years.

Latterly he had been a petient at the General Hospital, and until two years ago he made an annual appearance on Midsummer Day to greet his fellow members of the Court Leet as they marched in procession up the Birmingham Road to open the Horse Fair at Burcot Lane.

There survive two sons, Mr W.J Weaver of Lickey End and R.W.Weaver, of Old Birmingham Road, Marlbrook and five grandchildren.

The funeral took place at All Saints' Church on Monday.