Matilda Eliza (Munn) Wallis (1829 - bef. 1907)

Born 8 Nov 1829 in Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Wife of Horace Wallis — married 21 Nov 1868 in St Leonards, Streatham, Surrey, United Kingdom

Died before 11 Jan 1907 before age 77 in Lambeth, London, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Matilda Eliza Munn was born 8 November 1829 at Brighton, County Sussex, England. Her parents were Thomas Munn and Matilda. She was baptised at the Countess of Huntington's Chapel, North Street, Brighton on 25 April 1830. This was a non-establishment Church caled the Countess of Huntington's Connection.^[1]

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In the 1851 English Census Matilda Munn, aged 21 born Brighton Sussex, is employed as a housemaid in the household of Hannah Ford, 'Lady', at 47 Breen Square, Hove, Sussex. Matilda is one of six servants.^[2]

In the 1861 English Census, Matilda Munn, aged 30 born Brighton Sussex, is employed as a Nursemaid in the household of Henry Dixon, 'Landholder Magitrate', at Frankham House Wadhurst, Sussex. There are five other servants in the household.^[3]

On 4th, 11th and 18th October 1868, Banns of Marriage between Horace Wallis of the Parish of Streatham and Matilda Munn of the Parish of Wadhurst were published^[4].

Horace Wallis' marriage to Matilda Munn was registered in the third quarter of 1868^[5].

Horance Wallis and Matilda Munn were married at St Leonards, Parish of Streatham in the County of Surrey, on 21 November 1868^[6].

[Ancestry Free Image - St Leonards Marriage Register]

In the 1871 English Census Horace Wallis, Domestic Servant Gardener, his wife Matilda, and son Walter W Wallis are living at Holly Grove, Streatham^[7].

The 1881 English Census has Horace and Matilda Wallis, and sons Walter and Frederick Wallis living at Leigham Court Road, Upland Stables, Streatham, London. Horace is still employed as a Domestic Gardener^[8].

[Ancestry Free Image - 1881 English Census]

In the 1891 English Census Horace and Matilda and sons Walter and Frederick are living at Buceleuch Road, Lambeth, London^[9].

In the 1901 English Census Horace and Matilda Wallis are living at Berbice Cottage, Buceleuch Road, Lambeth, London. Living with them is son Frederick, his wife Elizabeth and their daughter Lilian. Visitor George Bryant is also recorded (the brother of Elizabeth).^[10].

Ancestry Free Image - 1901 English Census

Matilda Wallis died in 1907 with her death registered at Lambeth, London in the first quarter of 1907^[11].

Sources

1. ↑ England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NYBL-L2N : 19 September 2020), Matilda Eliza Munn, 1830.

   Name Matilda Eliza Munn

   Sex Female

   Christening Date 25 Apr 1830

   Christening Place Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

   Christening Place (Original) North Street-Countess of Huntingdons or Dissenting brightonants, Brighton, Sussex, England

   Birth Date 8 Nov 1829

   Father's Name Thomas Munn

   Father's Sex Male

   Mother's Name Matilda

   Mother's Sex Female

2. ↑ England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGJN-8MQ : 9 November 2019), Matilda Munn in household of Hannah Ford, Hove, Sussex, England; citing Hove, Sussex, England, p. 45, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
3. ↑ England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7TR-HCS : 3 March 2021), Matilda Munn in household of Sophia Siggs, Wadhurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
4. ↑ England Marriages, 1538–1973 ", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NNV1-Q2S : 13 March 2020), Horace Wallis, 1868. Image at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6S2S-R3L?i=774
5. ↑ England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DKB-VMV : 13 December 2014), Horace Wallis, 1868; from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1868, quarter 3, vol. 2B, p. 135, Midhurst, Sussex, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
6. ↑ Ancestry.com, Horace Wallis in the London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932, Marriage Registry of St Leonards.

   Name: Horace Wallis

   Gender: Male

   Marriage Age: 29

   Record Type: Marriage

   Birth Date: abt 1839

   Marriage Date: 21 Nov 1868

   Marriage Place: St Leonard, Streatham, Lambeth, England

   Father: Jacob Wallis

   Spouse: Matilda Munn

   Register Type: Parish Register

7. ↑ England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRFY-TYM : 19 February 2021), Horace Wallis, 1871.
8. ↑ England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27Q-1J5W : 11 December 2017), Horace Wallis, Streatham, London,Surrey, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 26, Piece/Folio 666/101, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,370.
9. ↑ England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q9YD-F3Z : 2 May 2019), Horace Wallis, Saint Mary, Ealing, London, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, London county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
10. ↑ England and Wales Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X9HP-XW2 : 20 May 2019), Horace Wallis, Lambeth, London, England, United Kingdom; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing Norwood subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
11. ↑ England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2NBN-YP5 : 31 December 2014), Matilda Wallis, 1907; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Lambeth, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.