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William James Pym

William James Pym[1]

Male 1835 - 1911  (76 years)  

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  • Name William James Pym 
    Birth 1835  Topsham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gender Male 
    Census 3 Apr 1881  Topsham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    England 
    Occupation 3 Apr 1881  Topsham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Master Mariner 
    Census 5 Apr 1891  Tormoham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    England 
    Occupation 5 Apr 1891  Tormoham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Mariner 
    Residence 5 Apr 1891  Tormoham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    5 Cavern Road 
    Census 30 Mar 1901  Dartmouth, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    England 
    Occupation 30 Mar 1901  Dartmouth, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Master 
    Residence 30 Mar 1901  Dartmouth, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Smiling Morn 
    Death 1911  Torquay, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Registration Between 1 Jan 1911 and 31 Mar 1911  Newton Abbot, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Death Registration 
    • Volume 5b, Page 117
    Headstones Submit Headstone Photo Submit Headstone Photo 
    Person ID I89527  The Williams Family Tree
    Last Modified 11 Jan 2017 

    Family Eleanor Jane Norton
              b. 1835, Topsham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 1922, Torquay, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years) 
    Registration Between 1 Jan 1855 and 31 Mar 1855  St. Thomas, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Marriage Registration 
    • Volume 5b, Page 107
    Marriage 6 Jan 1855  Topsham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Children 
     1. Daniel Henry Pym
              b. 1856, Topsham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 6 Mar 1859, Topsham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 3 years)
     2. William James Pym
              b. 1860, Topsham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Richard Henry Pym
              b. 1863, Topsham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Amy Pym
              b. 1865, Topsham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Jane Pym
              b. 1868, Topsham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Thirza Pym
              b. 1869, Topsham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. Yes, date unknown
     7. Caroline Pym
              b. 1871, Topsham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. Yes, date unknown
     8. John Daniel Pym
              b. 1875, Topsham, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. Yes, date unknown
     9. Daniel Norton Pym
              b. 1877, Torquay, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. Yes, date unknown
     10. Arthur Archibald Pym
              b. 1879, Torquay, Devonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. Yes, date unknown
    Family ID F26146  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 10 Apr 2015 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1835 - Topsham, Devonshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsRegistration - Marriage Registration - Between 1 Jan 1855 and 31 Mar 1855 - St. Thomas, Devonshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 6 Jan 1855 - Topsham, Devonshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - England - 3 Apr 1881 - Topsham, Devonshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Master Mariner - 3 Apr 1881 - Topsham, Devonshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - England - 5 Apr 1891 - Tormoham, Devonshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Mariner - 5 Apr 1891 - Tormoham, Devonshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 5 Cavern Road - 5 Apr 1891 - Tormoham, Devonshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - England - 30 Mar 1901 - Dartmouth, Devonshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Master - 30 Mar 1901 - Dartmouth, Devonshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Smiling Morn - 30 Mar 1901 - Dartmouth, Devonshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 1911 - Torquay, Devonshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsRegistration - Death Registration - Between 1 Jan 1911 and 31 Mar 1911 - Newton Abbot, Devonshire, England Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • From the 1881 England Census for Topsham, Devonshire (RG11 Piece 2142 Folio 115 Page 22) William, married, 47, Master Mariner, and his son William Junior, 19, Seaman, both from Topsham, Devonshire, were recorded on the Customs Schedules for Topsham Parish, Devonshire, England.

      From the 1891 England Census for Tormoham, Devonshire (RG12 Piece 1703 Folio 134 Page 24) William James, 56, Mariner from Topsham, Devonshire, was with his wife Eleanor J., 55, from Topsham, Devonshire, at 5 Cavern Road, Tormoham, Devonshire, England. With them were their children Richard H., 27, Mariner born Topsham, Devonshire, Thurza, 20, No Occupation born Topsham, Devonshire, John D., 16, Mariner born Topsham, Devonshire, Daniel N., 13, (Imbecile) born Torquay, Devonshire, and Arthur A., 11, Scholar born Torquay, Devonshire.

      From the 1901 England Census for Vessels in Devonshire (RG13 Piece 2070 Folio 42) William, married, 65, Master, and his son John, 24, Mate, both from Topsham, Devonshire, England, were aboard the Smiling Morn at Dartsmouth, Devonshire, England.

  • Sources 
    1. [S9808] TAG 2 [Marriage Information (Registration, Banns, Certificate)], accessed 3 Feb 2016), Previously TAG 2 records. (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S5950] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FamilySearch (http://new.familysearch.org), ((http://new.familysearch.org)), accessed 10 Apr 2015), entry for William James Pym, person ID LHLG-Z55. (Reliability: 3).

    3. [S9490] England. Devonshire., 1881 England Census for Devonshire, (\i Ancestry\i0 . http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=7572 : n.d.), Topsham, folio 115, page 22; digital images, \i Ancestry\i0 ?(http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=7572 : accessed 10 Apr 2015); citing PRO RG 11/2142 (Reliability: 3).
      1881 England Census data extracted from Ancestry Records 10/4/2015

      RG11 Piece 2142 Folio 115 Page 22

      Information for William PYM

      Age: 47
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1834
      Relationship to Head: Head
      Gender: Male
      Where born: Topsham, Devon, England
      Civil Parish: Topsham
      County/Island: Devon
      Country: England
      Street address: "Customs Schedules" Topsham Par
      Marital Status: Married
      Occupation: Master Mariner
      Registration district: St Thomas
      Sub registration district: Topsham
      ED, institution, or vessel: 8
      Piece: 2142
      Folio: 115
      Page Number: 22
      Household Members:
      William PYM: Age 47 (1834)
      William (Jr.) PYM: Age 19 (1862)
      http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uki1881&h=3059564&indiv=try&o_cvc=Image:OtherRecordRG11 Piece 2142 Folio 115 Page 22

    4. [S9491] England. Devonshire., 1891 England Census for Devonshire, (\i Ancestry\i0 . http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=6598 : n.d.), Tormoham, folio 134, page 24; digital images, \i Ancestry\i0 ?(http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=6598 : accessed 10 Apr 2015); citing PRO RG 12/1703 (Reliability: 3).
      1891 England Census data extracted from Ancestry Records 10/4/2015

      RG12 Piece 1703 Folio 134 Page 24

      Information for William Jame PYM

      Age: 56
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1835
      Relation: Head
      Spouse's Name: Eleanor J Pym
      Gender: Male
      Where born: Topsham, Devon, England
      Civil Parish: Tormoham
      Ecclesiastical parish: Ellacombe
      Town: Torquay
      County/Island: Devon
      Country: England
      Registration district: Newton Abbot
      ED, institution, or vessel: 11
      Piece: 1703
      Folio: 134
      Page Number: 24
      Household Members:
      William Jame PYM: Age 56 (1835)
      Eleanor J PYM: Age 55 (1836)
      Richard H PYM: Age 27 (1864)
      Thurza PYM: Age 20 (1871)
      John D PYM: Age 16 (1875)
      Daniel N PYM: Age 13 (1878)
      Arthur A PYM: Age 11 (1880)
      http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uki1891&indiv=try&h=3054732RG12 Piece 1703 Folio 134 Page 24

    5. [S9492] England. Devonshire., 1901 England Census for Devonshire, (\i Ancestry\i0 . http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=7814 : n.d.), Dartmouth, folio 42; digital images, \i Ancestry\i0 ?(http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=7814 : accessed 10 Apr 2015); citing PRO RG 13/2070 (Reliability: 3).
      1901 England Census data extracted from Ancestry Records 10/4/2015

      RG13 Piece 2070 Folio 42

      Information for William PYM

      Age: 65
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1836
      Relation to Head: Master
      Gender: Male
      Birth Place: Topsham, Devon, England
      Civil Parish: Vessels
      Town: Dartmouth
      County/Island: Devon
      Country: England
      Registration district: Totnes
      Sub-registration district: Dartmouth
      ED, institution, or vessel: Smiling Morn (2)
      Piece: 2070
      Folio: 42
      Household schedule number: 1
      Household Members:
      William PYM: Age 65 (1836)
      John PYM: Age 24 (1877)
      http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uki1901&h=11502436&indiv=try&o_cvc=Image:OtherRecordRG13 Piece 2070 Folio 42RG13 Piece 2070 Folio 42

    6. [S8517] FreeBMD, England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index, 1837-1915, ((http://freebmd.org.uk/cgi/search.pl)), accessed 10 Apr 2015), Death Registration for William PYM; Age 76 (1835); Mar 1911, Newton Abbot, Devonshire, Volume 5b, Page 117. (Reliability: 3).

    7. [S8519] FreeBMD, England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index, 1837-1915, ((http://freebmd.org.uk/cgi/search.pl)), accessed 9 Apr 2015), Marriage Registration for William James PYM and Eleanor Jane NORTON; Mar 1855, St Thomas, Devon, Volume 5b, Page 107. (Reliability: 3).

    8. [S8561] England Marriages, 1538?1973, ((https://familysearch.org)), accessed 10 Apr 2015), Marriage for William JamesPYM and Eleanor Jane NORTON; 6 Jan 1855; Topsham, Devonshire, England. (Reliability: 3).
      Name:?tab?William James Pym
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      Spouse's Name:?tab?Eleanor Jane Norton
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      Event Date:?tab?06 Jan 1855
      Event Place:?tab?Topsham,Devon,England
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      Indexing Project (Batch) Number:?tab?M05173-1
      System Origin:?tab?England-ODM
      GS Film number:?tab?917543, 962976
      Reference ID:?tab?
      Citing this Record:
      "England Marriages, 1538-1973 ," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N2QJ-R35 : accessed 10 April 2015), William James Pym and Eleanor Jane Norton, 06 Jan 1855; citing Topsham,Devon,England, reference ; FHL microfilm 917,543, 962,976.