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Charles Church is the second most ancient Parish Church in Plymouth, Devon in England. The senior church is St Andrew's Church, the Mother Church of Plymouth.
The church was an important centre of spiritual life for the city for 300 years; boasted a number of important ministers; and was the mother of many existing churches. During the nights of 21 and 22 March 1941, the church was entirely burned out by incendiary bombs. Although now a monument, the tradition of ministry at 'Charles' is not lost and is carried on by the Parish of Charles with St Matthias, one of its daughter churches, a quarter of a mile away to the north. It is an important landmark for the city of Plymouth.
There have been several histories made of the church including two written in the early 20th century. Most focus on the fabric of the building rather than the spiritual life of the church and ministers of whom, Dr Robert Hawker, was an exceptional figure. There are several short accounts of his life and some much longer works.

seems to be the civil /ecclesiastical parish of Plymouth at that time

Baptism (Find My Past website)
Forename(s):Himalaya Jolliffe
Surname:Wilcox
Year:1893
Month:May
Day:24
Father's Forename:Stephen (Labourer)
Mother's Forename:Emily
Mother's Surname:
Birth Day:25
Birth Month:Jun
Birth Year:1884
Dedication:Charles Martyr
Place:Plymouth
County:Devon
Page:77
Archive Ref:167/18
Record source:Baptism Register - Transcripts
Data provider:Plymouth & West Devon Record Office
(address, 24, Chedworth Street)

Chris :)


Groom's Forenames:Stephen Carrier
Groom's Surname:Wilcox
Groom's Age:
Groom's parish:
Event Year:1881
Event Month:Aug
Event Day:2
Bride's Forenames:Emily
Bride's Surname:Jolliffe
Bride's Age:
Bride's Parish:
Place:Plymouth
Parish:Christchurch
County:Devon
Page:34
Groom's Father's Forenames:John
Groom's Father's Surname:Wilcox
Bride's Father's Forenames:James
Bride's Father's Surname:Jolliffe
Event Type:Marriage
Record source:Devon Marriages - Transcripts

England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837-1915

Name: Stephen Carrier Willcox
Date of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep 1841
Registration district: Frome
Inferred County: Somerset
Volume: 10
Page: 369

1851 England Census

Name: Stephen Willcox
[Stephen Wilcox]
Age: 2
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1849
[Abt 1843]
Relation: Son
Father's Name: John Willcox
Mother's Name: Sarah Willcox
Gender: M (Male)
Where born: Kilmersdon, Somerset, England
Civil parish: Kilmersdon
County/Island: Somerset
Country: England

Registration district: Frome
Sub-registration district: Nunney
ED, institution, or vessel: 7d
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 81
Piece: 1932
Folio: 890
Page Number: 19
Household Members:
Name Age
John Willcox 43
Sarah Willcox 40
Therza Willcox 16
Louisa Willcox 15
Mary Willcox 13
John Willcox 11
Stephen Willcox 2
Sarah Willcox 4
William Willcox 6
Rodah Willcox 5
Lucetta Willcox 3

hi All,
One last question.
The word Charles after some records appears, what does this mean, or am I being dense.
ann

1911 census transcription details for: 13 Nelson St Plymouth

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National Archive Reference:
RG14PN12942 RG78PN747 RD276 SD1 ED4 SN179
Reg. District: Plymouth
Sub District: Plymouth North
Parish: Plymouth
Enum. District: 4
Address: 13 Nelson St Plymouth
County: Devonshire
Name Relation Condition/
Yrs married Sex Age Birth Year Occupation Where Born
WILCOX, Stephen Head M 70 1841 Army Pensioner Caleford Somerset
WILCOX, Emma Wife Married F 60 1851 Wife Pulperre Carnwall
WILCOX, Jessie Daughter Single F 24 1887 Bar Maid Plymouth Devon
WILCOX, Stephen Son Single M 16 1895 Errand Boy Plymouth Devon

married 31 years 4 children born all living

Name: WILCOX, Stephen C
Registration district: Plymouth
County: Devon
Year of registration: 1920
Quarter of registration: Apr-May-Jun
Age at death: 79
Volume no: 5B
Page no: 343

Hi All,
You are all brilliant, thank you all for your help.
I couldn't see wood for trees on this one.
Thank you,
Ann :-D :-D

1891 England Census

Name: Kimalyia Willcox
Age: 6
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1885
Relation: Daughter
Father's Name: Stephen Willcox
Mother's Name: Emma Willcox
Gender: Female
Where born: Plymouth, Devon, England
Civil parish: Charles
Ecclesiastical parish: Charles
Town: Plymouth
County/Island: Devon
Country: England

Registration district: Plymouth
Sub-registration district: Charles
ED, institution, or vessel: 11
Neighbors: View others on page
Piece: 1727
Folio: 51
Page Number: 11
Household Members:
Name Age
Stephen Willcox 50 b. Coleford, Somerset
Emma Willcox 41 b. Polperro, Cornwall
Lucilla Willcox 15
Kimalyia Willcox 6
Jessie L Willcox 2
Caroline Drake 30
Beatrice Drake 2
Elizabeth Dennis 21

Name: WOOLCOTT, Himalaya J
Registration district: Plymouth
County: Devon
Year of registration: 1957
Quarter of registration: Apr-May-Jun
Age at death: 72
Volume no: 7A
Page no: 612

name: Himalaya Jolliffe Wilcox
event: Baptism
event date: 1893
event place: Devon
age:
estimated birth year:
spouse:
archival reference: 167/18
digital folder number: 004634445


1891 census

View record Stephen Willcox 50 Plymouth, Charles
View record Emma Willcox 41 Plymouth, Charles
View record Lucetta Willcox 15 Plymouth, Charles
View record Himalyia Willcox 6 Plymouth, Charles
View record Jessie L Willcox 2 Plymouth, Charles

Hi Reggie,
Didn't think that her mother's name was Jolliffe, silly me.
It takes a fresh mind,
Thank you.
Ann

1911 census transcription details for: 2nd Dn Duke Of Cornwalls Light Infantry, 2ND BATTALION DUKE OF CORNWALLS LIGHT INFANTRY, TEMPE, BLOEMFONTEIN, ORANGE FREE STATE, SOUTH AFRICA
Military details:

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National Archive Reference:
RG14PN34976 RD641 SD1 ED21 SN9999
Reg. District:
Sub District:
Parish:
Enum. District: 21
Address: Tempe Bloemfontein Orange Free State
County: Overseas military
Name Relation Condition/
Yrs married Sex Age Birth Year Occupation Where Born
WOOLCOTT, Himalaya Wife Married
8 years F 28 1883 Plymouth Devon

1901 England Census

Name: Stephen Wilcox
Age: 6
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1895
Relation: Son
Father's Name: Steven Wilcox
Mother's Name: Emma Wilcox
Gender: Male
Where born: Plymouth, Devon, England
Civil parish: Plymouth
Ecclesiastical parish: Charles
County/Island: Devon
Country: England

Registration district: Plymouth
Sub-registration district: Charles
ED, institution, or vessel: 36
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 149
Piece: 2097
Folio: 93
Page Number: 19
Household Members:
Name Age
Steven Wilcox 60
Emma Wilcox 50
Amelia Wilcox 17********************************
Jessie Wilcox 13
James Wilcox 8
Stephen Wilcox 6

Name: WILCOX, Himalaya Jolliffe
Registration district: Plymouth
County: Devon
Year of registration: 1884
Quarter of registration: Jul-Aug-Sep
Mother's maiden name: Not available before 1911 Q3
Volume no: 5B
Page no: 246

Well her birth cert will give her fathers ocupation as well as both parents names

Births Mar 1885 (>99%)
Wilcox Jane Plymouth 5b 277
Births Jun 1888 (>99%)
WILCOX Jessie Louisa Plymouth 5b 260
Births Mar 1893 (>99%)
Wilcox James Philip Plymouth 5b 234
Births Sep 1895 (>99%)
Wilcox Stephen Carrier Plymouth 5b 224

What was her father's name, please?

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Marriages Sep 1881 (>99%)
JOLLIFFE Emily Plymouth 5b 430
MONK Annie Eliza Plymouth 5b 430
SYDENHAM Robert Plymouth 5b 430
WILCOX Stephen Carrier Plymouth 5b 430