William Shimmin (bef. 1849 - 1912)

Born before 7 Oct 1849 in Peel, Isle of Man

Ancestors

Husband of Eleanor Shimmin — married 23 Dec 1875 in Kirk German, Isle of Man

Descendants

Died 30 Nov 1912 after age 63 in Peel, Isle of Man

Biography

William was baptised in Kirk German on 07 Oct 1849. He was the son of Thomas Shimmin, a mariner and his wife Ann Kelly. The family were living in Peel.^[1]

In the 1871 Census he is living with his parents and 2 younger siblings in Peel. He is a mariner, like his father and younger brother.^[2]

William married Eleanor Shimmin at Kirk German on 23 Dec 1875. At the time he was a mariner living in Peel. He was the son of Thomas Shimmin, a mariner.^[3]

In the 1881 Census he is living in Peel with Eleanor and 2 children. He is a fisherman aged 31.^[4]

His sister married a baker in 1880 and it appears he became a grocer and baker some time after this. By the 1901 Census he and Eleanor are living in Peel. He is now a baker and grocer.^[5]

He died in Peel in 1912.^[6][7]

Name

Name: William /Shimmin/

Given Name: William

Surname: Shimmin^[8]

Occupation

Occupation: Fisherman^[9]

Residence

Residence: 1 Patrick Street, Peel, IoM (1881 Census)

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism - "Isle of Man Parish Registers, 1598-2009," , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8MD-6YY : 2 March 2021), William Shimmin, 07 Oct 1849, Christening; citing German, Isle of Man, Manx National Heritage Library, Douglas.
2. ↑ 1871 Census - "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFTR-958 : 27 June 2022), William Shimmin in entry for Thomas Shimmin, 1871.
3. ↑ Marriage - "Isle of Man Parish Registers, 1598-2009," , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8MX-TJY : 2 March 2021), William Shimmin and Eleanor Shimmin, 23 Dec 1875, Marriage; citing German, Isle of Man, Manx National Heritage Library, Douglas.
4. ↑ 1881 Census - "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WS-LSN7 : 12 December 2017), William Shimmin, German, Isle Of Man, Isle Of Man; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 4, Piece/Folio 5597/69, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,524.
5. ↑ 1901 Census - "England and Wales Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X91V-WQC : 4 January 2023), William Shimmin, Kirk German, Isle of Man; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
6. ↑ OBITUARIES. - Peel City Guardian, 07/12/1912 - https://www.imuseum.im/Olive/APA/IsleofMan/SharedView.Article.aspx?href=PCG%2F1912%2F12%2F07&id=Ar01310&sk=356AB91D&viewMode=image
7. ↑ Probate - HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE. - Peel City Guardian, 15/02/1913 - https://www.imuseum.im/Olive/APA/IsleofMan/SharedView.Article.aspx?href=PCG%2F1913%2F02%2F15&id=Ar01500&sk=C0FCBF67&viewMode=image
8. ↑ Source: #S16
9. ↑ Source: #S16

• Source: S16 Abbreviation: Births in the District of Newtown (District Registrar) Title: Births in the District of Newtown (District Registrar) Author: Everard Roy Harvey. District Registrar, Newtown Publication: District Registry, Newtown, 2 April 1943