William Stanleick1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

#6, b. circa September 1844, d. 29 October 1934
Father*Robert Stanlake10,7,11 b. c 1814, d. bt 1854 - 1861
Mother*Elizabeth Gibbings10,7,11 b. c 1813, d. 12 May 1895
William Stanleick|b. c Sep 1844\nd. 29 Oct 1934|p3.htm|Robert Stanlake|b. c 1814\nd. bt 1854 - 1861|p329.htm|Elizabeth Gibbings|b. c 1813\nd. 12 May 1895|p330.htm|||||||||||||
RelationshipGranduncle of Edith Bertha Woodley.
Birth*William Stanleick was born circa September 1844 at Torquay St. Mary Church, Devon, England.1,2,3,4,5,12,13,10,9,14 
(with Parents) Census1851FedForeignHe appeared on the 1851 Federal Census of Torquay, Devon, England in the household of his parents, Robert Stanlake and Elizabeth Gibbings.11 
OccupationWilliam's obituary stated that In his younger days he was a keen horseman, employed by Mr. Sunger of Torquay, and was a frequent follower of the hounds whilst in his employ.12 
MovedCirca 1865, William Stanleick moved to Moretonhampstead, Devon, England.12 
ResidenceHe lived on 3 March 1867 at Moretonhampstead, Devon, England.8 
OccupationHe was a railway porter on 3 March 1867 at Moretonhampstead, Devon, England.8 
Marriage*He married Selina Jane Short, daughter of John Short and Sarah Lamacraft, on 3 March 1867 at Moretonhampstead, Devon, England. They had 10 children.2,3,4,5,15,10,16,7,17,8,18,19,20 
OccupationHe was a railway packer on 19 January 1868.17 
OccupationHe was a labourer on 21 March 1869.17 
OccupationHe was a railway labourer on 22 January 1871.17 
OccupationHe was a railway laborer on 2 April 1871.2 
Census1871FedForeign*He and Selina Jane Short appeared on the 1871 Federal Census of Moretonhampstead, Devon, England at Cross Street, enumerated 2 April 1871. Their children William Henry, Mary Ann and Selina Jane were listed as living with them.2 
OccupationHe was a railway porter on 29 June 1873.17 
Occupation*He was a railway labourer on 3 April 1881.3 
Census1881FedForeign*He and Selina Jane Short appeared on the 1881 Federal Census of Moretonhampstead, Devon, England at Cross Street Under the Bow, enumerated 3 April 1881. Their children Annie, Selina Jane, Mary Ann, William Henry, Ernest, Amelia Louisa and Elizabeth Ann were listed as living with them, as was Selina's father, John Short.3 
OccupationHe was a railway labourer on 5 April 1891.4 
Census1891FedForeign*He and Selina Jane Short appeared on the 1891 Federal Census of Moretonhampstead, Devon, England at Under the Bow, enumerated 5 April 1891. Their children Amelia Louisa, Elizabeth Ann, Lillian Short, Florence Emily, Ethel and Ernest were listed as living with them.4 
OccupationHe was a railway ganger for the Great Western Railway on 31 March 1901.5 
Census1901FedForeign*He and Selina Jane Short appeared on the 1901 Federal Census of Moretonhampstead, Devon, England at Under the Bow, enumerated 31 March 1901. Their children Ethel and Lillian Short were listed as living with them, as was their granddaughter, Lillian Bertha Field.5 
Association*From about 1903-1923, William was chairman of the Moreton Rational Friendly Society at Moretonhampstead, Devon, England.12 
OccupationHe was a caretaker before 19 July 1923 at Lloyds Bank, Devon, England.12 
(Widower) DeathHe became a widower when Selina Jane Short died on 19 July 1923 Moretonhampstead, Devon, England.21,7,18,9,22 
Death*He died on 29 October 1934 at Moretonhampstead, Devon, England. At the time of his death he was probably living at the boarding home his three daughters ran on Cross Street.12,13,10,18,9,23 
Burial*He was buried on 3 November 1934 at grave A040, St. Andrews Churchyard, Moretonhampstead, Devon, England.12,13,18,9 
ObituaryWilliam's obituary from at Moretonhampstead, Devon, England, reads:
Moretonhampstead's Grand Old Man
The funeral took place on Saturday at St. Andrew’s Parish Churchyard of William Stanleick of Cross St. Moretonhampstead who passed away on October 29th. The deceased, who celebrated his 90th. [sic] birthday only a few weeks ago and received many congratulatory messages was the oldest male inhabitant of the town. He was a jovial and popular figure, known by everybody, having resided there for over 60 years. In his younger days he was a keen horseman, employed by Mr. Sunger of Torquay, and was a frequent follower of the hounds whilst in his employ. Before his retirement he was a foreman platelayer and came to Moreton on the first train which arrived at the town on the completion of the branch line from Newton Abbot and he helped in it’s [sic] construction. For over 20 years he was Chairman of the Moreton Rational Friendly Society and was for some years caretaker of the local branch of Lloyds Bank until the death of his wife. At the time of his death he was residing with his daughters. The service was held in the Congregational Church of which the deceased had been a member for many years and was conducted by Mr. S. B. Angel, resident Minister, who gave an eloquent address. There was a large number of friends and sympathisers [sic] present. The service was choral; Mrs. Radcliffe presiding at the organ. The hymns sung were Rock of Ages, Now the Labourers [sic] Task is O’er and O Rest in the Lord.
The chief mourners were Mesdames Clay, Sharland, Peacey, Wilkins, Misses A. and F. Stanleick (daughters); Messrs. W. Clay, W. Sharland, A. Peacey and R. Wilkins (sons in law); Mrs. E. Stanleick (daughter in law); Mr. E. R. Stanleick (grandson); Misses P. Woodley, B. Woodley and May Stanleick (nieces).12 
Religion*He was a member of the Congregational Church.12 
OccupationHe was described in his obituary as a foreman railway platelayer. [The term "platelayer" is the British name for the men who laid and maintained the railway tracks in Britain, right from the beginning of railways in the early 19th century. The word actually predates railways, as it was derived from the very old "plateways" which existed hundreds of years ago, mainly for moving coal. Info from http://www.vaxxine.com/platelayers/]12 

Family

Selina Jane Short b. c Feb 1844, d. 19 Jul 1923
Children

Citations:

  1. [S401] Census of 1851 for England and Wales, population schedule, Household of Robert Stanlake, Shiphay Collaton, St. Mary Church (Torquay), Devon, Folio 85, page 35, #132.
  2. [S398] Census of 1871 for England and Wales, population schedule, Household of William Stanleick, Cross Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, folio 6, page 6, household 38.
  3. [S399] Census of 1881 for England and Wales, population schedule, Household of William Stanleick, Cross Street Under the Bow, Moretonhampstead, Devon, folio 6, page 5, household 26, RG11/2160.
  4. [S400] Census of 1891 for England and Wales, population schedule, Household of William Stanleick, Under the Bow, Moretonhampstead, Devon, folio 12, page 15, household 90, RG12/1697.
  5. [S419] Census of 1901 for England and Wales, population schedule, Household of William Stanleick, Under the Bow, Moretonhampstead, Devon, household 77, folio 25, page 12, RG13/2052.
  6. [S147] Email, Peter Hughes to Margaret May Bailey, 29 December 1998.
  7. [S304] Email, Bill Stenlake to Margaret May Bailey, 6 August 2000.
  8. [S393] MH Parish Marriages, http://www.moretonhampstead.org.uk/frames.htm
  9. [S410] MH Monumental Inscriptions, http://www.moretonhampstead.org.uk/frames.htm, grave A040.
  10. [S167] Email, Enid Stanleick to Margaret May Bailey, 28 February 1999.
  11. [S401] Census of 1851 for England and Wales, population schedule, Household of Robert Stanlake, Shiphay Collaton, St. Mary Church (Torquay), Devon, Folio 85, page 35, #132.
  12. [S153] Obituary of William Stanleick, c Nov 1934.
  13. [S160] Email, Peter Hughes to Margaret May Bailey, January 25, 1999, 7:20 a.m.
  14. [S437] England and Wales, Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes: 1837-1983 , Births registered in Oct, Nov, Dec 1844, p. 216.
  15. [S164] Email, Mollie Peacey Hughes to Margaret May Bailey, 25 January 1999, 5:15 a.m.
  16. [S180] Email, Alison Simkins to Margaret May Bailey, 17 March 1999.
  17. [S392] MH Parish Baptisms, http://www.moretonhampstead.org.uk/frames.htm
  18. [S394] MH Parish Burials, http://www.moretonhampstead.org.uk/frames.htm
  19. [S410] MH Monumental Inscriptions, http://www.moretonhampstead.org.uk/frames.htm, St. Andrews Churchyard, grave A040.
  20. [S437] England and Wales, Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes: 1837-1983 , Marriages registered in Jan, Feb, Mar 1867, p. 157.
  21. [S149] Email, Peter Hughes to Margaret May Bailey, 3 January 1999.
  22. [S437] England and Wales, Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes: 1837-1983 , Deaths registered in Jul, Aug, Sept 1934, p. 206.
  23. [S437] England and Wales, Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes: 1837-1983 , Deaths registered in Oct, Nov, Dec 1934, p. 256.
  24. [S410] MH Monumental Inscriptions, http://www.moretonhampstead.org.uk/frames.htm, grave A042.
  25. [S148] Email, Peter Hughes to Margaret May Bailey, 28 December 1998.
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