Lilian Adeline Biss 22nd April 1910 - 1967

Lilian Adeline Biss was born on 22nd April 1910 at 51 Rylston Road, Fulham, London, she was the fifth child of Samuel William Biss and Emily Mary Biss (nee Arnold)

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Lilian Adeline Biss was living at 40a Deacon Road, Willesden Green, London with her parents Samuel William Biss and Emily Mary Biss (nee Arnold) and her siblings William Biis, Albert Biss, Florence Mabel Biss and Nellie Biss.

About 1925/6 Lilian Adeline Biss started working at Lyons Tea House in Piccadilly as a waitress. It was here that in 1933 a bunch of young men came in one day to have some refreshments. One of them was Peter Francis Judge, a tall (6ft 6) young cricketer. He asked her name and was informed it was Lilian. He asked her out, which  she agreed to. On one of their dates he took her up to Hampstead Heath, which is a large expanse of open coutryside with large ponds, which are used by people to swim in and back in the 1930's the heath was also used to graze cattle, well on night, whilest getting romantic, Lilian, who had hair done especily for the evening, laid back and put her head in a cow pat.

By 1934 Lilian Adeline Biss informed Peter Francis Judge that she was pregnant.

On 2nd November 1934 Peter Francis Judge married Lilian Adeline Biss at Willesden Registry Office. The marriage entry reads; 1934 Marriage solemnized at The Register Office in the District of Willesden in the County of Middlesex.
When married Second November 1934 Name and Surname Peter Francis Judge/Lilian Adeline Biss Age 18 years/22years Condition Bachelor/Spinster Rank or Profession Journalist/Waitress Residence at the time of Marriage 95 Olive Road/40a Deacon Road Father's Name and Surname Francis Henry Judge/Samuel William Biss Rank or Profession of Father Accountant/Bus Conductor.
Married in the Register Office according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the by Certificate before by me, Alfred G. W. Ellis Registrar
This Marriage was solemized between us{P. F. Judge/L. A. Biss} in the Prescnce of us {E. Biss/E. Box}.

In 1935 their first child was born; Arlene Rosemary Judge. In 1936 they had their second child; Brian Peter Judge and in 1943 their third and last child Francis Michael Judge.

With 95 Olive Road, Willesden, London, becoming too small for the expanding Judge family, Peter Francis Judge's father, Francis Henry Judge, bought a brand new property in Wembley at 32 Rydall Gardens, Wembley, London.

During the war there was rationing, so food was scarce. In the back of 32 Rydall Gardens they kept chickens and Brian Peter Judge had a pet rabbit, that he called Blackie. One day he came back from school and Lilian had made a stew, after eating the stew had left some cabage leaves and went to get up from the table, taking his plate with him. "Where are you going with those cabage leaves?" "I'm taking them to Blackie, he likes cabage leaves."

 "Well, there's no need to take them to him right now."

 "But he likes them. Let me take them to him."

"Well he does not need them"

 "I will put them in his cage for him latter."

 "There is no need. You know that nice stew you had?"

 "Yes"

 "Well we were out of meat, so I had to use Blackie. That is what you just ate."

In about 1946 her eldest son, Brian Peter Judge, was kept home from school to help out with some of the household chores. There was a knock at the door and Lilian Adeline Judge (nee Biss) went up stairs and opended the front bedroom window to see who it was. Standing there below was a man in a pinstriped suit and a bowler hat. "Who's that?" Lilian asked. Looking up the man replied, "Good morning Mrs Judge. I am the Truant Officer for area and we have noticed that your son, Brian is not at school again. May I be able to have a word, please."

"Of course you can. Can you please wait there and I will come down and let you in."

"Certainly madam. Thank you very much." With that Lilian went back into the bedroom and bent down under the bed, retrieving the bed pan, which was still to be emptied. She went back to the window, checked that the man was not looking and emptied the contents over him. With and exclamation he looked up, covered in urine, only to told by Lilian, "There you go! Now clear off, before I tip some more over you." With that he left.

In the 1950's Peter Francis Judge left Lilian Adeline Biss for another woman and left her to bring up the children on her own.

In 1963 Lilian Adeline Biss was diagnosed with cancer and in 1967 she died.

Nellie Biss 13th November 1905 - 1991

Nellie Biss was born 13th November 1905 at 161 Wandsworth Bridge Road, Fulham, London. Nellie was the fourth child of Samuel William Biss and Emily Mary Biss (nee Arnold).

On 6th December 1905 Nellie Biss was baptised at St Matthew Church, Fulham, London.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Florence Mabel Biss was living at 40a Deacon Road, Willesden Green, London with her parents Samuel William Biss and Emily Mary Biss (nee Arnold) and her siblings William Biss, Albert Biss, Florence Mabel Biss and Lillian Biss.

In 1925 Nellie Biss married Frederick John Hoare in Hendon, Middlesex. They would go on to have four children; June H. Hoare born 1926 Willesden, Middlesex, Frederick W. J. Hoare born 1927 Willesden, Middlesex, Betty D. Hoare born 1928 Derby, Derbyshire and William J. Hoare born 1930 Derby, Derbyshire.

In 1991 Nellie Hoare (nee Biss) died in Slough, Berkshire.

Florence Mabel Biss 29th September 1903 - 1959

Florence Mabel Biss was born 29th September 1903 at 20 Hamble Street, Hammersmith, London. She was the third child of Samuel William Biss and Emily Mary Biss (nee Arnold).

On 8th November 1903 Florence Mabel Biss was baptised at St Matthew Church, Fulham, London.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Florence Mabel Biss was living at 40a Deacon Road, Willesden Green, London with her parents Samuel William Biss and Emily Mary Biss (nee Arnold) and her siblings William Samuel Biss, Albert Biss, Nellie Biss and Lillian Biss.

In September 1924 Florence Mabel Biss married Wilfred Donne in Willesden, London.

Wilfred Donne worked for Great Western Railway. On 12th December 1924 whilest working at the Goods Yard at West Drayton, London he was repairing a railway waggon when the train was suddenly shunted back and forth, Wilfred was on the track in between two waggons when the incident happened and he was crushed. He died from a crushed chest and internal injuries.

On 15th December 1924 a coroners inquest was held at West Middlesex Coroners Court.

In 1926 Florence Mabel Donne (nee Biss) married her brother-in-law Alfed Donne. They went on to have three children; Pamela Donne born 1927, Raymond Alan Donne born 1928 and Beryl W. Donne born 1932.

On 15th November 1959 Florence Mabel Donne (nee Biss) died.

Albert Biss 1901 - 1960

Albert Biss was born 1901 in Wandsworth, London. He was the second child of Samuel William Biss and Emily Mary Biss (nee Arnold).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Albert Biss was living at 113 Charlmond Road, Tooting graveney, London, with his parents Samuel William Biss and Emily Mary Biss (nee Arnold) and his brother William Biss.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Albert Biss was living at 40a Deacon Road, Willesden Green, London. He was living with his parents Samuel William Biss and Emily Mary Biss (nee Arnold) and his siblings; William Biss, Florence Biss, nellie Biss and Lillian Biss.

In 1972 Albert Biss died in Hammersmith, London.

William Samuel Biss 1899 - 1972

William Samuel Biss was born 1899 in Wandsworth, London. He was the first child of Samuel William Biss and Emily Mary Biss (nee Arnold).

On 23rd April 1899 William Samuel Biss was baptised at St Faith Church, Wandsworth, London.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. William Samuel Biss was living at 113 Charlmond Road, Tooting Graveney, London with his parents Samuel William Biss and Emily Mary Biss (nee Arnold) and his brother Albert Biss.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. William Samuel Biss was living at 40a Deacon Road, Willesen Green, London with his parents Samuel William Biss and Emily Mary Biss (nee Arnold) and his siblings; Albert Biss, Florence Biss, Nellie Biss and Lillian Biss.

In 1972 William Samuel Biss died.

Annie Eliza Biss 25th September 1884 - 1968

Annie Eliza Biss was born 25th September 1884 at 71 Gateway Road, Fulham, London, she was the eighth and last child of William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn).

On 11th October 1885 Annie Eliza Biss was baptised at St Andrew Church, West Kensington, Middlesex.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Annie Eliza Biss was living at 65 Bayonne Road, Fulham, London with her parents William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) and her siblings; Walter James/John Biss, Samuel William Biss and Florence Louisa Biss.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Annie Eliza Biss was living at 21 North Street, Wandsworth, London. Annie was boarding with Thomas Peters and his family; Lydia his wife, their three children Arthur, Matilda, Helen and Ernest and his brother Ernest. Annie was working as a Laundry Maid, mainly doing the washing.

In 1904 Annie Eliza Biss married  Walter Edward Rabson and they went on to have six children; Walter Henry Rabson born 1904, Kate Maude Rabson Born 1906, Frank Albert Rabson born 1909, George William Rabson born 1914 and John F. Rabson born 1915.

In 1968 Annie Eliza Rabson (nee Biss) died.

Florence Louise Biss 17th June 1880 - ?

Florence Louise Biss was born 17th June 1880 at 54 Keppel Street, Chelsea, Middlesex. She was the seventh child of William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn).

Florence Louise Biss was baptised on 26th December 1880 at St Luke Church, Chelsea, Middlesex, along with her brother James George Biss.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Florence Louise Biss was living were she was born at 54 Keppell Street, Chelsea, London with her parents William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) and her siblings Henry George Biss, Frederick William Biss, Walter Jame/John Biss, Samuel William Biss, Caroline Victoria Biss and James George/John Biss.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Florence Louise Biss was living at 65 Bayonne Road, Fulham, London with her parents William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) and her siblings Walter James/John Biss, Samuel William Biss and Annie Eliza Biss.

In 1901 Florence Louise Biss married Christopher William Cozens.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Florence Louise Cozens (nee Biss) was living at 20 Hazlebury Road, Fulham, London with her husband Christopher William Cozens and their children; Jessie Mary Cozens born 1902, Sophia Florence Cozens born 1904 and twins Frederick Edward Cozens and Christopher William Cozens born 1911.

And that is as much as I can find out about Florence Louise Cozens (nee Biss), if you have any more information about her, then please either leave me a comment below or send me an email.

James George Biss 21st Feburary 1878 - 1936

James George Biss was born on 21st Feburary 1878 at 54 Keppel Street, Chelsea, Middlesex. He was the sixth child of William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn).

On 26th December 1880 he was baptised, along with his sister Florence Louise Biss, at St Luke Church, Chelsea, Middlesex.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. James George Biss was living where he was born, 54 Keppell Street, Chelsea, London, with his parents William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) and his siblings Henry George Biss, Frederick William Biss, Walter James/John Biss, Caroline Victoria Biss and Florence Louisa Biss.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. James George Biss was living at 65 Bayonne Road, Fulham, London with his parents William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) and his siblings Walter James/John Biss, Samuel William Biss, Florence Louisa Biss and Annie Eliza Biss.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. James George Biss was living at 7 Malborough Street, Chelsea, London with his brother Henry William Biss, his sister-in-law Forence Eliza Biss (nee Clemens) and his nephew's William Biss, Alfred Biss and his niece Florence Biss. James was working as a Carpenters Labourer.

On 25th December 1905 (Christmas Day!) James George/John Biss married Edith Jane Smith. The marriage entry reads; 1905. Marriage solemnized at The Parish Church in the Parish of St Luke Chelsea in the County of London
When Married. 25th December 1905 Name and Surname. James John Biss/Edith Jane Smith Age. 27/20 with consent Condition. Bachelor/Spinster Rank or Profession. Newsagent/- Residence at the time of Marriage. 7 Marlborough Street/11 Marlborough Street Father's Name and Surname. William George Biss (Dead)/George Smith (Dead) Rank or Profession of Father. Stonemason/Warehouseman
Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church by or after Banns by me, A. C. Nauson curate
This Marriage was solemnized between us, {James John Biss/Edith Jane Smith} in the Presence of us, {Emma Smith/Edward Davis


On the 14th August 1914 England declared war on Germany, starting the First World War.

In 1917 James George/John Biss was living at 7 Delamere Terrace, Paddington, London. He was working as Milkman and was living with his wife Edith Jane Biss (nee Smith) and their children; Edith Florence Biss born 1906, Arthur James Biss born 1908 and Doris Kathleen Biss born 1911.

On 28th June 1917 James George Biss attended the West London Recuritment Office were he was attached to the 366th Reserve Employment Coy.

In 1936 James George/John Biss died.

Caroline Victoria Biss 29th October 1875 - 1956

Caroline Victoria Biss was born 29th October 1875 at 54 Keppel Street, she was the fifth child of William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn).

Caroline Victoria Biss was baptised on 14th May 1976 at St Luke Church, Chelsea, Middlesex.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Caroline Victoria Biss was living were she had been born, 54 Keppell Street, Chelsea, London with her parents William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) and her siblings; Henry George Biss, Frederick William Biss, Walter James/John Biss, Samuel William Biss, James George Biss and Florence Louisa Biss.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Caroline Victoria Biss was living at the Beaconsfield Hotel, Beaconsfield Terrace Road, Hammersmith, London, working as a Domestic Housemaid.

On 16th October 1894 Caroline Victoria Biss married Alfred Bernard Petts at Trinity Church. The marriage entry reads;

1894 Marriage solemnized at Trinity Church in the Parish of Upper Chelsea in the County of London.


When Married. Sixteenth October 1894 Name and Surname. Alfred Bernard Petts/Caroline Victoria Biss Age. 21/21 Condition. Bachelor/Spinster Rank or Profession. Zinc Worker/- Residence at the time of Marriage/ 29 Britten Street/29Britten Street Father's Name and Surname. John Petts (Deceased)/William George Biss Rank or Profession of Father. Store Keeper/Stone Mason


Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church by or after Banns by me, Henry J. Ketcat


This Marriage was solemnized between us, {Alfred Bernard Petts/Caroline Victoria Biss} in the Presence of us, {Annie Eliza Biss/Henry Biss/Mary Ann Petts


On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Caroline Victoria Petts (nee Biss) was living at 142 Ifield Road, Brompton, London. Caroline was living with her husband Alfred Bernard Petts and their children May Petts born 1895, Cecil Petts born 1897, John Petts born 1898 and Harry Petts born 1899.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Caroline Victoria Petts (nee Biss) was living at 1 Somerset House, Vieat Street, Chelsea,  London with her husband Alfred Bernard Petts and their children; Cecil Henry Petts, John Petts, Henry George Petts, Mellie Elizabeth Petts born 1902, Alfred Petts born 1906, Caroline Victoria Petts born 1908 and Frank Walter Petts born 1910.

On 4th August 1914 Britain declared war on Germany and so started The First World War.

Her eldest son Cecil Henry Bernard Petts joined the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry in Chelsea, London

He then transfered to the Hampshire Regiment in January 1915 and was inspected by King George V in Dunchurch on 21st March 1915.

He was deployed to Gallipoli, where he landed at Cape Helles as part of the 29th Division on 25th April 1915.

On 28th April 1915 he was involved in the First Battle of Krithia, on 6th May 1915 he was involved in the Second Battle of Krithia, on 5th July 1915 he was involved in the Third Battle of Krithia and on 6th August 1915 the Battle of Krithia Vineyard begain and it was in this battle that Cecil Henry Bernard Petts was killed in action.

He has no known grave and is listed on the Helles Memorial, Turkey.

Caroline Victoria Petts (nee Biss) was living at 61 Tynemouth Street, Fulham, London, when they received the news of Cecil's death.

Caroline Victoria Petts (nee Biss) died in 1956.

Samuel William Biss 25th Janurary 1874 - 1965

Samuel William Biss was born 25th Janurary 1874 at 54 Keppell Street, Chelsea, Middlesex. He was the fourth child of William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn).

Samuel William Biss was baptised on 1st March 1874 at St Luke Church, Chelsea, Middlesex.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Samuel William Biss was living at 54 Keppell Street, Chelsea, London with his parents William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) along with his siblings Henry George Biss, Frederick William Biss, Walter James/John Biss, Caroline Victoria Biss, James George Biss and Florence Louisa Biss.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Samuel William Biss was living at 65 Bayonne Road, Fulham, London with his parents William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) and his siblings Walter James/John Biss, James George Biss, Florence Louisa Biss and Annie Eliza Biss. Samuel William Biss was working as a General Labourer.

On 17th April 1898 Samuel William Biss married Emily Mary Arnold. The marriage entry reads; 1898. Marriage solemnized at St Andrew Church in the Parish of Fulham in the County of London.
When Married. 17 April 1898 Name and Surname. Samuel William Biss/Emily Mary Arnold Age. 24/22 Condition. Bachelor/Spinster Rank or Profession. Omnibus Conductor/- Residence at the time of Marriage. 69 Humbolt Road/69 Humbolt Road Father's Name and Surname. William George Biss/William Arnold Rank or Profession of Father. Marble Mason/Bootmaker
Married in the church of St Andrew according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the church of England by or after Banns by me, Frank. W. Spanell
This Marriage was solemnized between us, {Samuel William Biss/Emily Mary Arnold} in the Presence of us, {Alfred Bernard Petts/Florence Biss}

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Samuel William Biss was living at 113 Charlmond Road, Tooting Graveney, London with his wife Emily Mary Biss (nee Arnold) and their children; William Biss born 1899 and Albert Biss born 1901 he was aged 2 months. Samuel was working as an Omnibus Conductor.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Samuel William Biss was living at 40a Deacon Road, Willesden Green, London. He was living with his wife Emily Mary Biss (nee Arnold) and their children; William Biss, Albert Biss, Florence Biss born1904, Nellie Biss born 1906 and Lillian Biss born 1910, she was aged 11 months. Samuel was working as an Omnibus Conductor.

Samuel William Biss died in 1965.

Walter James/John Biss 14th August 1871 - 1921

Walter James/John Biss was born on 14th August 1871 at 54 Keppell Street, Chelsea, Middlesex. He was the third child of William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn)

On 3rd September 1871 Walter James/John Biss was baptised at St Luke Church, Chelsea, Middlesex.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Walter James/John Biss was still living at 54 Keppell Street, Chelsea, London with his parents William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) and his siblings; Henry George Biss, Frederick William Biss, Samuel Willliam Biss, Caroline Victoria Biss, James George Biss and Florence Louisa Biss.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Walter James/John Biss was living at 65 Bayonne Road, Fulham, London with his parents William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) and his siblings; Samuel William Biss, James George Biss, Florence Louisa Biss and Annie Eliza Biss. Walter was working as a General Labourer.

On 17th May 1891 Walter James/John Biss married Elizabeth Emma Ing at St Andrew Church, West Kensington, London. The marriage entry reads; 1891. Marriage solemnized at St Andrew Church in the Parish of St Andrew Fulham in the County of London.
When Married. 17th May 1891 Name and Surname. Walter John Biss/Elizabeth Emma Ing Age. 20/19 Condition. Bachelor/Spinster Rank or Profession. Labourer/- Residence at the time of Marriage. 65 Bayonne Road/104 Greyhound Road Father's Name and Surname. William Biss/Henry Ing Rank or Profession of Father. Mason/Stone Mason
Married in the Church of St Andrew according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by or after banns by me, B. Spink
This Marriage was solemnized between us, {Walter John Biss/Elizabeth Emma Ing} in the Presence of us, {Carrie Biss/James Brook X Mark}

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Walter James/John Biss was living at 3 Burlington Gardens, Fulham, London with his wife Elizabeth Biss (nee Ing) and their five children; Florence Biss born 1894, Elizabeth Biss born 1896, Emily Biss born 1897, Gertrude Biss born 1899 and Caroline Biss born 1901 she was only 1 month old. Walter was working as a Pottery Labourer.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Walter James/John Biss was living at 393 New Kings Road, Fulham, London with his wife Elizabeth Emma Biss (nee Ing) and his children; Elizabeth Biss, Emily Blanche Biss, Gertude Mary Biss, Caroline Victoria Biss, Lilian Doris Biss born 1908 and Daisy Biss born 1910 she is only 4 months old. Walter was working as a Night Watchman at the Pottery.

In 1921 Walter James/John Biss died.

Frederick William Biss 12th July 1869 - 1946

Frederick William Biss was born 12th July 1869 at 16 Marlborough Road, Chelsea, Middlesex. He was the second child of William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn).

On 1st August 1869 he was baptised at St Luke Church, Chelsea, Middlesex.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Frederick William Biss was living at 14 Marlborough Road, Chelsea, Middlesex. He was living with his parents William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) and his brother Henry George Biss.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Frederick William Biss was living at 54 Keppell Street, Chelsea, London. He was living with his parents William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) and his siblings; Henry George Biss, Walter George Biss, Samuel William Biss, Caroline Victoria Biss, James George Biss and Florence Louisa Biss.

At St Peter Church, Hammersmith, London on 6th July 1890 the Banns for the marriage of Frederick William Biss and Emma Roylance were read for the first time. They were then read again on the 13th and 20th July 1890.

On 3rd August 1890 the marriage of Frederick William Biss and Emma Royance took place at St Peter Church, Hammersmith, London. The marriage entry reads; 1890. Marriage solemnized at St Peter Church in the Parish of St Peter Hammersmith in the County of London.
When Married. 3rd August 1890 Name and Surname. Frederick Biss/Emma Roylance Age. 21/18 Condition. Batchelor/Spinster Rank or Profession. Labourer/- Residence at the time of Marriage. 13 Dalling Road/4 Paradise Row Father's Name and Surname. William Biss/Ernest Roylance Rank or Profession of Father. Marble Mason/Coal Porter
Married in the Church of St Peter according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church by or after Banns by me, G. H. Tidermube Vicar
This Marriage was solemnized between us, {Frederick Biss/Emma Roylance} in the Prescence of us, {James Elliott X his mark/Emily Elliott}

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Frederick William Biss was living at 123 Bayonne Road, Fulham, London, with his wife Emma Biss (nee Roylance) and his daughter Florence Biss born 1891, she is written down as being 7 Weeks old. Frederick's occupation is given as a Labourer.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Frederick William Biss was living at 159 Great Lawsbridge Street, Shoreditch, London, with his wife Emma Biss (nee Roylance) and his children; Florence Biss, Frederick Biss born 1897 and George Biss born 1900. Frederick's occupation is given as a Painter.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Frederick William Biss was living at 25 Hartopp Avenue, Fulham, London, with his wife Emma Biss (nee Roylance) and his children; Frederick Biss, George Biss, Nellie Biss born 1903, William Biss born 1907 and Ernest Biss born 1910.

In 1946 Frederick William Biss died in Chelsea, London.

Henry George Biss 1st March 1866 - 1932

Henry George Biss was the first child of William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn). He was born on 1st March 1866 at 28 Markham Street, Chelsea, Middlesex.

On 1st April 1866 Henry George Biss was baptised at St Luke's Church, Chelsea, Middlesex.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Henry George Biss was living at 14 Malborough Road, Chelsea, Middlesex. He was living with his parents William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) and his brother Frederick William Biss.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Henry George Biss was living at 54 Keppell Street, Chelsea, London. He was living with his parents William George Biss and Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) and his siblings; Frederick William Biss, Walter George Biss, Samuel William Biss, Caroline Victoria Biss, James George Biss and Florence Louisa Biss. Henry George Biss was working as a Shop Boy.

On 10th Janurary 1887 Henry William Biss married Florence Eliza Clemens at St Jude Church, Chelsea, London. The marriage entry reads; 1886. Marriage solemnized at St Judes Church in the parish of Chelsea in the County of Middlesex.
When Married. 10th Janurary 1887 Name and Surname. Henry William Biss/Florence Eliza Clemens Age. 20/20 Condition. Bachelor/Spinster Rank or Profession. Labourer/- Residence at the time of Marriage. 33 Orford Street/33 Orford Street Father's Name and Surname. William George Biss/John Joseph Clemens Rank or Profession of Father Mason/Carpenter
Married in the Church of St Jude according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church by   or after banns by me, William P. Laders.
This Marriage was solemnized between me, {Henry William Biss/Florence Eliza Clemens} in the Presence of us, {Alfred Roberts/Jane Mary Barr}

Henry and Florence would go on to have four children; William Biss born 1887, James Biss born 1889, Alfred Biss born 1890 and Florence Biss born 1895.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Henry William Biss was living at 7 Norman Street, Chelsea, London, with his wife Florence Eliza Biss (nee Clemens) and their children; William Biss and Alfred Biss. Henry was working as a News vendor.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Henry William Biss was living at 7 Malborough Street, Chelsea, London with his wife Florence Eliza Biss (nee Clemens) and their children; William, Alfred and Florence and his brother James Biss. Henry was now working as a News Agent and was living on his own account and working from home.

In 1908 Florence Biss (nee Clemens) died.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Henry William Biss was living at 50 Smith Terrace, Chelsea, London with his son Alfred Biss. Henry was working as a News Vendor.

On 1st June 1915 Henry William Biss married Maude Adelaide Strange at St Georges Hannover Square, Westminster, London. They would go on to have two children; Lily Florence Biss and Violet Doris Biss born 1917.

In 1932 Henry William Biss died.

George Biss 1847 - 1907

George Biss was the fourth and final child of George Biss and Mary Biss (nee Bath). He was born in 1846 in Bath, Somerset.

On 30th March 1851 the Census was held. George Biss was living at 10 Dover Place, Walcot, Bath, Somerset with his mother Mary Biss (nee Bath) and his siblings; Emma Biss, William George Biss and Eliza Biss.

On 7th April 161 the Census was held. George Biss was living at School, Pylle, Somerset. He was lodging with the Higgins family, they were Agricultural Labourers with four children; Alfred Higgins, Charles Higgins, Joseph Higgins and Mary Higgins. Too pay their way they had taken on two lodgers, of whom the second was John Parsons. Both of the lodgers where Railway Labourers.

In 1870 George Biss married Elizabeth Martin in Frome,Somerset. They would go on to have three children; Elizabeth Biss born 1885, Ellen Biss born 1889 and Charles Biss born 1892 all in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. George Biss was living at Bridge Farm Dairy House, East Coker, Somerset. George was now working as a Dairyman and was living with his wife Eliza Biss (nee Martin) and a Dairyman Servant by the name of Albert Abbott.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. George Biss was living at Dairy House, Child Okeford, Dorset. He was working as a Dairyman and he was living with his wife Eliza Biss (nee Martin).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. George Biss was living at 36 Rudmore Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire. He was working as a General Labourer, he was living with his wife Elizabeth Biss (nee Martin) and their three children; Elizabeth Biss, Ellen Biss and Charles Biss.

In 1907 George Biss Died in Dorset.

Caroline Eliza Biss 1844 - 1864

Caroline Eliza Biss was born in 1844 at Bath, Somerset. She was the third child of George Biss and Mary Biss (nee Bath).

On 30th March 1851 the Census was held. Caroline Eliza Biss was living at 10 Dover Place, Walcot, Bath, Somerset with her mother Mary Biss (nee Bath) and her siblings; Emma Biss, William George Biss and George Biss.

By 1861 Caroline Eliza Biss had moved too London. On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. Caroline was living at 10 Duke Street, Marylebone, Middlesex. She was employed as a Servant to the second of three families that resided at the address. The family were the Hardy's and they consisted of F. E. Hardy, his children Frank Hardy aged 9, Elizabeth Hardy aged 8, Sarah Hardy aged 5, Emily Hardy aged 3 and John Hardy aged 1. There were also two visitors; Anne Balmer and her son Francis Balmer aged 3. They all lived on the second floor. The house consisted of a shop on the ground floor, that was owned by the first family the Mullers who was a Bootmaker and the thrid and final floor was occupied by the Abington family who was a Travelling Agent.

It seems that by 1863 Caroline Eliza Biss had moved back to Somerset and by 1864 had died.

William George Biss 6th December 1841 - 1901

William George Biss was born on 6th December 1841 at 20 Thomas Street, Walcot, Bath, Somerset. He was the second child of George Biss and Mary Biss (nee Bath).

On 30th March 1851 the Census was held. Living at 10 Dover Place, Walcot, Bath, Somerset. He was living with his mother Mary Biss (nee Bath) and his siblings Emma Charlotte Biss, Eliza Biss and Georg Biss.

By 1864 William George Biss is living in Middlesex and he marries Annie Eliza Linturn in Kensington, Middlesex.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. William George Biss was living at 14 Malborough Road, Chelsea. He was employed as a Mason and he was living with his wife Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) and his children; Henry George Biss born 1866 in Chelsea, Middlesex, Frederick William Biss born 1870 in Chelsea, Middlesex.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. William George Biss was living at 54 Keppell Street, Chelsea, Middlesex. He was employed as a Marble Mason and he was living with his wife Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) and his children; Henry George Biss, Frederick William Biss, Walter James Biss born 1872, William Samuel Biss born 1874, Caroline Victoria Biss born 1876, James George Biss born 1878 and Florence Louisa Biss born 1880 all in Chelsea, Middlesex.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. William George Biss was living at 65 Bayonne Road, Hammersmith, London. He was employed as a Mason and he was living with his wife Annie Eliza Biss (nee Linturn) and his children; Walter James Biss born 1872, Samuel William Biss born 1874, James George Biss born 1878, Florence Louisa Biss born 1880 all in Chelsea and Annie Eliza Biss born 1885 in Fulham, London.

In 1901 William George Biss died.

Emma Charlotte Biss October 1839 - ?

Emma Charlotte Biss was the first child of George Biss and Mary Biss (nee Bath). She was born in October 1839 at 20 Thomas Street, Walcot, Bath, Somerset.

On 6th June 1841 the Census was held. Emma Charlotte Biss was living at 20 Thomas Street, Walcot, Bath, Somerset, with her parents George Biss and Mary Biss (nee Bath) and her aunt Jane Bath.

On 30th March 1851 the Census was held. Emma Charlotte Biss was living at 10 Dover Place, Walcot, Bath, Somerset, with her mother Mary Biss (nee Bath) and her siblings William Biss, Eliza Biss and George Biss.

In 1865 Emma Charlotte Biss married Alfred Stuckey in Bedminster, Somerset.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Emma Charlotte Stuckey (nee Biss) was living in East Lambhook, Somerset, with her children Charles Stuckey born 1862 in Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset, Emily Stuckey born 1864 and James P. Stuckey born1870. Emma was employed as a Glover.

After this entry Emma becomes very difficult too locate. If anyone reading this has any more information, please leave a comment below. Thank you.

James Biss 4th March 1827 - ?

James Biss was the third and possibly the last child of John Biss and Martha Biss (nee Browning), born on 4th March 1827 in Somerset.

He may of married on 23rd Feburary 1851 to a Mary Ann Stratton at Christ Church, St Marylebone, Middlesex.

On 30th March 1851 the Census was held. James Biss was living at 97 Jasper Grove, Marylebone, Middlesex. His occupation was giving at that of a Carpenter and he stated he was born in Bath, Somerset.

This is all I have been able to establish about James Biss. If anyone knows anything more can you please leave me a comment. Thank you very much.

Matilda Biss 1816 - 1861

Matilda Biss was born on 21st October 1816 in Walcot, Somerset. She was the second child of John Biss and Martha Biss (nee Browning). She was batised on 30th November 1817 at St Swithin's Church, Walcot, Somerset, along with her brother George Biss.

In July 1837 Matilda Biss married Francis Bethell at St. Swithin's Chruch. They would go on and have six children; Matilda Bethell born 1839 in Bath, Somerset, Lousia Bethell born 1842 in Bristol, Gloustershire, Martha Bethell born 1845 in Pimlico, Middlesex, Edgar Bethell born 1848 in Notting Hill, Middlesex, Sarah Bethell born 1851 in Wateringberry, Kent and Francis Bethell born 1856 in Camberwell, Surrey.

In October 1861 Matilda Bethell (nee Biss) died in Camberwell, Surrey.

George Biss 1817 - 1850

George Biss is my 3x Great Grandfather. He was born in 1817 in Walcot, Somerset, the eldest child of John Biss and Martha Biss (nee Browning). He studied as a Mason under his father and then went on to become a Marble Mason.

On the 15th April 1838 George Biss married Mary Bath at St Swithin Church. The marriage entry reads; 1838 Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church in the Parish of Walcot in the County of Somerset.
When married. 15th of April 1838 Name and Surname. George Biss/Mary Bath Age. of full age/of full age Condition. Bachelor/Spinster Rank or Profession Marble Mason/- Residence at the Time of Marriage. 8 Upper Dover Street/20Thomas Street Father's Name and Surname John Biss/ Thomas Bath Rank or Profession of Father. Marble mason/ Mason
Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the established church after Banns by me, William Crouch assist. Curate.
This marriage was solemnized between us, {George Biss/Mary Bath} in the Presence of us, {John Whiting/William Bassett}

They went on to have at least four children; Emma Charlotte Biss born October 1839, William George Biss born 6th December 1841, Eliza Biss born 1844 and George Biss born 1847.

On 6th June 1841 the Census was held. Living in Thomas Street, Bath, Somerset was George Biss, working as a Marble Mason, his wife Mary Biss (nee Bath), working as a Laundress, Emma Biss and Jane Bath, Mary's sister, working as a Domestic Servant.

In 1850 George Biss died.

John Biss 1794 - 1850

John Biss was my 4x Paternal Great Grandfather on my paternal Grandmother's side. He was born 1794 in Walcot, a district of Bath, Somerset. He was the son of Joseph Biss and Betty Biss (nee Monday). He was employed as a Mason. He married on 24th December 1815 at St Swithin's Church, Walcot, Somerset. The marriage entry reads;

 MARRIAGES solemnized in the Parish of Walcot in the County of Somerset in the Year 1815.
John Biss of this Parish Bachelor and Martha Browning of this Parish Spinster were married in this Church by Banns with Consent of this Twenty Fourth Day of December in the Year One thousand eight hundred and Fifteen By me Gaius Barry Curate.
This Marriage was solemnized between us{John Biss/Martha Browning}
In the Presence of {X The mark of Charles Bane/MaryBane/Henry Stillman}

John Biss and Martha Biss (nee Browning) went on to have at least three children; George Biss born 21st October 1816, Matilda Biss born 21st October 1816 and James Biss born 4th March 1827.

In April 1850 he died in Avon, Somerset.