Emily Ann Thompson

F, b. 17 August 1859
FatherGeorge Thompson1 b. 18 Nov 1835, d. 21 Jan 1918
MotherMary Ann Elizabeth Hickman b. 16 Jul 1839, d. 9 Jul 1905
Birth*Emily Ann Thompson was born on 17 August 1859 at King's Head Street, Harwich, Essex, England. Mary Ann Elizabeth (Hickman) Thompson was listed as the informant on the birth certiifcate.2,3,4,1,5,6,7,8,9,10 
(Granddaughter) CensusEmily Ann Thompson appeared on the census of 1861 as the granddaughter of John Hickman at 56 Bow Street, Landport, Hampshire, England.3 
(Daughter) CensusEmily Ann Thompson appeared on the census of 1871 as the daughter of Mary Ann Elizabeth (Hickman) Thompson at 3 Camilla Terrace, Portsea, Hampshire, England.4 
ResidenceEmily Ann Thompson lived in 1880 at Fratton, Hampshire, England.1 
Marriage*She married Edwin James Wills, son of James Hersey Wills and Berthia Burton, on 26 June 1880 at St. James Parish Church, Milton (near Portsea), Hampshire, England. The wedding party included Thomas Egerton and Rosa Elizabeth Thompson.1 
Married Name As of after 26 June 1880,her married name was (Thompson) Wills. 
(Visitor) CensusEmily Ann (Thompson) Wills appeared on the census of 1881 as a visitor of the household of Albert Wheeler at Wellington House, Underhill Road, Camberwell, Surrey, England.5 
ResidenceEmily Ann (Thompson) Wills and Edwin James Wills lived in 1882 at 12 Bankton Road, Brixton, Surrey, England.11 
Birth of SonHer son Dudley Frayne Wills was born on 25 February 1882 at 12 Bankton Road, Brixton, Surrey, England.11,6,12,13 
Birth of SonHer son John Shaw was born circa 1889 at England.14,7,15,10 
Residence*Emily Ann (Thompson) Wills and Edwin James Wills lived in 1889 at 23 Talma Road, Brixton, Surrey, England.16 
Birth of SonHer son Frederick Hersey Wills was born on 27 September 1889 at 23 Talma Road, Brixton, Surrey, England.16,6,17,18,19,20,21,22,23 
ResidenceEmily Ann (Thompson) Wills and Edwin James Wills lived in 1890 at The Roses, Britannia Road, Southsea, Hampshire, England.24 
Census*Emily Ann (Thompson) Wills appeared on the census of 1891 as the wife of Edwin James Wills at 15 Britannia Road, Portsea, Hampshire, England.6 
ResidenceEmily Ann (Thompson) Wills and Edwin James Wills lived in 1899 at 12 Montgomerie Road, Southsea, Hampshire, England.25,26,27 
ResidenceEmily Ann (Thompson) Wills lived in 1899 at 40 Northumberland Road, Southsea, Hampshire, England.27 
(Administrator) ProbateShe was the administrator of Edwin James Wills's estate on 23 March 1899 at District Probate Registry, Winchester, Hampshire, England; £180 7s 0d.27 
Birth of DaughterHer daughter Elsie Wills was born circa 1901 at England.7,8,28 
Emigration*Emily Ann (Thompson) Wills and Elsie Wills emigrated on 22 May 1914 from Liverpool, Lancashire, England, onboard the SS Alsatian.29 
Immigration*Emily Ann (Thompson) Wills and Elsie Wills immigrated on 29 May 1914 to Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on board the SS Alsatian destined for Star City, Saskatchewan. 30 
Occupation*Emily Ann Thompson was a housekeeper in 1916 at Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 29, Range 24, West of the 3rd Meridian, Kindersley, Kindersley No. 290, Saskatchewan, Canada.7 
(Servant) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1916 as a servant in the household of William Lavellee Brown at Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 29, Range 24, West of the 3rd Meridian, Kindersley, Kindersley No. 290, Saskatchewan, Canada.7 
OccupationEmily Ann (Thompson) Wills was a music teacher between 1920 and 1921 at Star City, Star City No. 428, Saskatchewan, Canada.31,32,8 
Property-Sale*She purchased 116-6th Street (Lot 4, Block 6, Plan D.U.1 (later Plan X2870)), Star City, Star City No. 428, Saskatchewan, Canada , on 28 May 1920 from Canadian Northern Town Properties, Limited and National Trust Company, Limited for $475.31,32  
Census*Emily Ann (Thompson) Wills appeared as the head of a household on the census of 1921 at 116-6th Street (Lot 4, Block 6, Plan D.U.1 (later Plan X2870)), Star City, Star City No. 428, Saskatchewan, Canada . The household also included Elsie Wills.8 
CensusEmily Ann Thompson appeared as the head of a household on the census of 1926 at 330 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.9 
ResidenceShe lived in 1927 at 709 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, along with John Shaw and Elsie Wills.33 
ResidenceEmily Ann (Thompson) Wills lived in 1928 at 1337 Osler Street, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, along with John Shaw and Elsie Wills.34 
OccupationEmily Ann Thompson was a housekeeper in a private home in 1931 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.10 
(Resident) ResidenceShe lived with John Shaw in 1931 at 223 Bottomley Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.10,35 
(Mother) CensusEmily Ann (Thompson) Wills appeared on the census of 1931 as the mother of John Shaw at 223 Bottomley Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.10 
ResidenceEmily Ann (Thompson) Wills lived in 1933 at Apt. 604, Glengarry Block, 245 3rd Avenue South, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, along with John Shaw.36 
ResidenceEmily Ann (Thompson) Wills lived in 1934 at Apt. 507, Glengarry Block, 245 3rd Avenue South, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, along with John Shaw.37,38 
Residence*Emily Ann (Thompson) Wills lived in 1935 at 407 Cumberland Avenue, Nutana, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, along with John Shaw.39,40 
Property-Foreclose*Emily Ann (Thompson) Wills was foreclosed from any right, title and interest in 116-6th Street (Lot 4, Block 6, Plan D.U.1 (later Plan X2870)), Star City, Star City No. 428, Saskatchewan, Canada , due to arrears of taxes and title of this property was vested in the Town of Star City on 2 October 1935.41 
ResidenceEmily Ann (Thompson) Wills lived in 1936 at Apt. 315, Glengarry Block, 245 3rd Avenue South, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, along with John Shaw.42 
Death*Emily Ann Thompson died.43,44,45,46  

Family 1

Edwin James Wills b. 31 Jan 1847, d. 18 Feb 1899
Marriage*She married Edwin James Wills, son of James Hersey Wills and Berthia Burton, on 26 June 1880 at St. James Parish Church, Milton (near Portsea), Hampshire, England. The wedding party included Thomas Egerton and Rosa Elizabeth Thompson.1 
Children

Family 2
Children
Last Edited3 Oct 2025

Citations

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  2. [S5530] England, birth certificate for Emily Ann Thompson, born 17 Aug 1859; citing 4a/213/284 (Q3 1859), Tendring registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  3. [S5538] 1861 census of England, Hampshire, Portsea Island, Landport, p. 33, John Hickman household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 17 Dec 2024); citing Class: RG 9; Piece: 641; Folio: 129; Page: 33; GSU roll: 542676.
  4. [S5544] 1871 census of England, Hampshire, Portsea Island, Kingston, p. 8, Mary A E Thompson household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 18 Dec 2024); citing Class: RG10; Piece: 1130; Folio: 7; Page: 8; GSU roll: 827777.
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  43. [S6821] England, death certificate for Emily Wills, died 13 Apr 1942; citing 4a/1107/471 (Q2 1942), Colchester registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  44. [S6823] England, death certificate for Emily M Wills, died 19 Jun 1948; citing 4a/666/402 (Q2 1948), Southend on Sea registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  45. [S6822] England, death certificate for Emily Wills, died 24 Jul 1949; citing 7c/166/188 (Q3 1949), Taunton registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  46. [S6820] England, death certificate for Emily A Wells, died 16 Apr 1950; citing 5b/493/235 (Q2 1950), Dover registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.