William Frederick Jefferies1

#10, (8 June 1876-21 February 1963)
Pedigree
Father*Peter Button Jefferies b. 31 Jan 1841, d. 1 Sep 1908
Mother*Sarah Harrington b. 12 Jan 1843, d. 12 Feb 1928
ChartsThe Jefferies of Sible Hedingham, Essex
The Brettons of Sible Hedingham
The Buttons of Suffolk
The Harringtons of Castle Hedingham, Essex..
The Franklins of Sudbury, Suffolk.
The Andrews & Camps of Saffron Walden.
Birth*8 JUN 1876 William Frederick Jefferies was born on 8 JUN 1876 at 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, EnglandG.2,3 
Baptism6 AUG 1876 He was baptized on 6 AUG 1876 at St Leonard's Church, Streatham, London, EnglandG.4 
(Witness) Residence30 MAR 1881 He lived with Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington at Streatham, SurreyG, together with Peter James Jefferies, Walter John Jefferies and Harriet Button.5 
(Witness) Residence30 MAR 1891 William Frederick Jefferies lived with Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington at Streatham, SurreyG, together with Peter James Jefferies, Walter John Jefferies, Alice Ethel Jefferies, Albert Henry Jefferies and Charles Edward Jefferies.6 
Employment*30 MAR 1891 William Frederick Jefferies was employed as Telegraphic messenger.6 
(Witness) Residence30 MAR 1901 He lived with Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington at 4 Wellfield Road, Streatham, Surrey, EnglandG, together with Alice Ethel Jefferies and Albert Henry Jefferies.7 
Employment30 MAR 1901 William Frederick Jefferies was employed as Postman.7 
Marriage*OCT 1901 He married Mary Thacker in OCT 1901 at Wandsworth, Surrey, EnglandG.8 
Employment2 APR 1911 William Frederick Jefferies was employed as Established Postman.9 
Residence*2 APR 1911 He and Mary Thacker lived at 19, Palmer's Road, Norbury, London, EnglandG, together with Winifred Mary Jefferies and Charles Edward Jefferies.9 
Milit-Beg*19 OCT 1915 William Frederick Jefferies began military service on 19 OCT 1915 at Thornton Heath, London, EnglandG.10 
Milit-End*4 JUN 1917 He ended military service on 4 JUN 1917 at FranceG.11 
Employment30 MAR 1921 He was employed as Postman.12 
Residence30 MAR 1921 He and Mary Thacker lived at 77 Totton Road, Croydon, Surrey, EnglandG, together with Winifred Mary Jefferies and Charles Edward Jefferies.12 
(Witness) Burial15 FEB 1928 William Frederick Jefferies witnessed the burial of Sarah Harrington on 15 FEB 1928 at Streatham Cemetery, Streatham, Surrey, EnglandG.13 
Residence29 SEP 1939 William Frederick Jefferies and Mary Thacker lived at 50 Oakwood Avenue, New Milton, Hampshire, EnglandG, together with Charles Edward Jefferies, Alice Mary Leonard and Anthony Charles Jefferies.14 
Death*21 FEB 1963 William Frederick Jefferies died on 21 FEB 1963 at 65 Oakwood Avenue, New Milton, Hampshire, EnglandG, aged 86.15,16 
INTerests* He was a keen cyclist and encouraged Frank W Jefferies in that.17 

Family

Mary Thacker b. 3 Jul 1877, d. 19 Dec 1975
Marriage*OCT 1901 He married Mary Thacker in OCT 1901 at Wandsworth, SurreyG.8 
Children
Last Edited8 Jun 2023

Citations

  1. [S17] BMD indices, Wandsworth, Surrey, Apr-Jun 1876, vol 1d 696.
  2. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, BXBZ890965 William Frederick JEFFERIES.
  3. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, WFJefferies.
  4. [S48] Parish Register, birth & bapt., William Frederick Jefferies, parents Peter Button & Sarah, St Leonard's, Streatham, no 1813, p 227.
  5. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  6. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  7. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  8. [S17] BMD indices, Wandsworth, London Oct-Dec 1901, vol 1d 1173.
  9. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, in census.
  10. [S77] British Army records, No 37092, William Frederick Jefferies, 3/8 City of London Regt. In France May 19 to Jun 17, wounded in arm.
  11. [S77] British Army records, No 37092, William Frederick Jefferies, 3/8 City of London Regt. In France May 19 to Jun 17, wounded in arm. Invalided out.
  12. [S135] 1921 Census.
  13. [S66] Obit., In Obituary notice from the Streatham News p 5 17 Feb 1928. Service at house by Rev Walter Penny of Croydon.
  14. [S124] 1939 register.
  15. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, death, age 86, New Forest, Hants., Mar 1963, vol 6b 606.
  16. [S82] Probate, England & Wales, date & place of death. probate to widow.
  17. [S14] JEFFERIES, Frank William; Memoirs (1991).