William SEMS

   Another name for William was William SIMS.

   Research Notes:

1841 England Census:

Age given: 45 years
Birthplace given: Cornwall
Dwelling: Tolcarne Vean, Camborne, Cornwall
Occupation: Copper Miner

Present were wife Elizabeth (45), children: Elizabeth (25), tailoress, John (21), copper miner, William (14), ag. lab., Harriette (12), Jane (8), Mary (6), Cathrine (1)

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1851 England Census (surname spelt Sims):

Age given: 58 years
Birthplace given: Camborne, Cornwall
Dwelling: Navegoby, Camborne, Cornwall
Occupation: Copper Miner

Present were wife Elizth. (57) of Camborne, children (born in Camborne): Harriet (20), work to mine, Jane (18), work to mine, Mary (14), work to mine

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Died aged 65 years, husband of Elizabeth; grave erected by eldest son (cemetery record).

   Marriage Information:

William married Elizabeth BENNETTS, daughter of James BENNETTS of Treswithian and Anne HENDRA, on 26 Jun 1815 in Camborne, Cornwall. (Elizabeth BENNETTS was born in 1793 in Camborne, Cornwall, christened on 2 Feb 1794 in Camborne, Cornwall and died on 18 Jul 1868 in Camborne, Cornwall.)

   Marriage Notes:

William Sems, sojourner, miner, and Elizabeth Bennetts

Witnesses: Jas. Bennetts and James Bennetts Jnr.

Note: The Censuses show that William Sims was born in Camborne