William Henry Uphill (1873 - 1949)

Born 10 Nov 1873 in Chewton Mendip, Somerset, England

Ancestors

Husband of Annie Margaret (Hawkins) Uphill — married 12 Apr 1899 in Litton Somerset

Descendants

Died 13 Nov 1949 at age 76 in Chewton Mendip, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

William was born on 10th November 1872 in Chewton Mendip, Somerset. ^{[1] [2]} He is the son of Charles Edward Uphill and Mary Payne.

William was baptised at St. Mary Magdalene, CHewton Mendip on 18 December 1872. ^[3]

1881 - Cutler's Green, Chewton Mendip. William is living with his parents, and three siblings - Rosina Weaver Uphill (recorded as Rose on this Census), Charles Edward Uphill and Austin Uphill.

18 Jul 1881 - A little lad named William Henry Uphill, of Chewton Mendip, was looking at his father, working a chaff-cutter, on Monday, when he put his right hand between the cogs and had a couple of fingers severely crushed. He was removed to the Wells Hospital. ^[4]

1891 - Cutter's Green, Chewton Mendip. William is living with his parents, and six siblings - Rosina (recorded as Rosenah on this Census), Austin, Harry Uphill, Reece Uphill (recorded as Rees on this Census), Julia Uphill and Fred Uphill. He works as a blacksmith's apprentice.

12 April 1898 - William married Annie Margaret Hawkins at St. Mary the Virgin, Litton, Somerset. Groom's occupation is Blacksmith. Sister Rosina is one of the witnesses. ^[5]

18 Jan 1901 - TEMPLE CLOUD PETTY SESSIONS - Tuesday ... William Uphill, of Hinton Blewett, and Prior Norman, of Nempnett, appeared to summonses charging them with moving pigs without a licence. Uphill applied to Sgt Ball at East Harptree, for a licence on behalf of Norman, the seller of the pigs; but the officer said the declarations could not be made by him (Uphill), and referred Norman to Sgt Williams, at Chew Magna, in whose sub-division the pigs were. The parties alleged that thge afterwards went to Chew Magna, but not finding the sergeant at home they brought the pigs on, without a licence, to Uphill's farm at Hinton Blewitt (within an infected area), where Sergeant Ball subs equently saw them. Defendants both pleaded guilty. The chairman said the regulations must be observed. The fine was £20, but would be mitigated to £2 each and costs. ^[6]

1901 - Sadbrook Farm, Hinton Blewitt. William is living with his wife Annie, son Edgar and daughter Beatrice. He is a farmer.

1911 - Ford, Litton, nr. Bath. William is living with his wife Annie, and their five children. Edgar, Beatrice, Albert, Edith and Dorothy. William is a blacksmith.

1921 - Lower Street, Chewton Mendip. William is living with his wife Annie, and three of their children. Edgar, Albert, and Dorothy. William is a blacksmith for the Emborough Stone Company. ^[7]

1939 - Lower Street, Chewton Mendip. Quarry Blacksmith. Living with daughter Edith.

William died on the 13th November 1949 in Chewton Mendip. ^[8]

Sources

• 1881 UK Census (via Ancestry, not currently available on FreeCen)
• 1891 UK Census (via Ancestry, not currently available on FreeCen)
• 1901 UK Census (via Ancestry, not currently available on FreeCen)
• 1911 UK Census (via Ancestry, not currently available on FreeCen)
• 1921 UK Census (via Find My Past)
• 1939 Register.
• Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1914
• Somerset, England, Marriage Registers, Bonds and Allegations, 1754-1914
• England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966

1. ↑ Birth Certificate in Family Collection
2. ↑ England & Wales General Register Office, GRO Online Index - Birth (https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/ : accessed 12 February 2024), database entry for UPHILL, William Henry (Mother's maiden surname: HAWKINS), GRO Reference: 1872 D Quarter in WELLS Volume 05C Page 560
3. ↑ Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\chewt.m/2/1/10
4. ↑ Central Somerset Gazette 23 July 1881Page 4 (accessed 13 Feb 2024)
5. ↑ (https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=6rn%2BjS40DZw4IMXhLIbxlw&scan=1) FreeBMD.org; database online. Citing: William Henry Uphill [and Annie Margaret Hawkins] Marriages 1898 Jun Quarter, District: Clutton Vol: 5c Page 1027 (accessed 12 Feb 2024)
6. ↑ The Shepton Mallet Journal, City of Wells Reporter, and County Advertiser 18 January 1901. Page 5.
7. ↑ Some nice photos of the Quarry from August 2020. Accessed 12 Feb 2024. https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/threads/emborough-quarry-emborough-somerset-august-2020.124556/
8. ↑ England & Wales General Register Office, GRO Online Index - Death (https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/ : accessed 12 February 2024), database entry for Uphill, William Henry. GRO Reference: 1949 D Quarter in WELLS Volume 07C Page 257