Tuesday, 1 November 2011

William Biss 1762 - 1810

William Biss was born 1762 in Crowcombe, Somerset. He was the third and youngest child of Joseph Biss and Elizabeth Biss (nee Dibble).

On 20th June 1762 William Biss was baptised at St Peter and St Paul Church, Crowcombe, Somerset.

On 1st Janurary 1784 William Biss married Anne Webber at St Mary the Virgin Church, Kilve, Somerset. They would go onto have at least five children; William Biss born 1784, Thomas Biss born 1787, Ann Biss born 1789, Joan Biss born 1791 and James Biss born 1794.

In 1810 William Biss died.

On 4th September 1810 William Biss was buried at St Peter and St Paul Church, Crowcombe, Somerset.

Joseph Biss 1760 - 1826

Joseph Biss was born 1760 in Crowcombe, Somerset. He was the eldest child of Joseph Biss and Elizabeth Biss (nee Dibble).

On 29th June 1760 Joseph Biss was baptised at St Peter and St Paul Church, Crowcombe, Somerset.

On 2nd November 1788 Joseph Biss married Betty Monday at St Peter and St Paul Church, Crowcombe, Somerset. They would go onto have at least three children; John Biss born 1794, Elizabeth Biss born 1797 and Joseph Biss born 1802.

In 1826 Joseph Biss died at Piccadilly Place, Walcot, Bath, Somerset.

On 9th March 1826 Joseph Biss was buried at St Swithin Church, Walcot, Bath, Somerset.

Monday, 31 October 2011

Elizabeth Biss 1758 - 1770

Elizabeth Biss was born 1758 in Crowcombe, Somerset. She was the eldest child of Joseph Biss and Elizabeth Biss (nee Dibble).

Elizabeth Biss was baptised at Saints Peter and Paul Church, Crowcombe, Somerset on 9th July 1758.

In 1770 Elizabeth Biss died in Wellington, Somerset.

On 18th March 1770 Elizabeth Biss was buried at St John Church, Wellington, Somerset.

Sunday, 2 October 2011

Arthur James Biss 11th August 1908 - 1974

Arthur James Biss was born on 11th August 1908 in Chelsea, London. He was the second child of James George Biss and Edith Jane Biss (nee Smith).

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Arthur James Biss was living at 60 Margaret Street, Clerkenwell, London, with his parents James Biss and Edith Jane Biss (nee Smith) and his sister Edith Florence Biss.

In 1930 Arthur James Biss married Nora K. Hipkin in Chelsea, London. They went on to have two children, James S. Biss born 1931 and Beryl N. Biss born 1935 both in Chelsea, London.

In 1938 Nora K. Biss (nee Hipkin) died.

In 1974 Arthur James Biss died in Midhurst, Sussex.

Friday, 30 September 2011

Lilian Doris Biss 8th November 1907 - 1975

Lilian Doris Biss was born 8th November 1907 in Fulham, London. She was the sixth child of Walter John Biss and Elizabeth Emma Biss (nee Ing).

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Lilian Doris Biss was living at 393 New Kings Road, Fulham, London, with her parents Walter John Biss and Elizabeth Emma Biss (nee Ing) and her sisters Elizabeth Biss, Emily Blanche Biss, Gertrude Mary Biss, Caroline Victoria Biss and Dasiy Biss.

In 1934 Lilian Doris Biss married Ernest C. Griffin in Wandsworth, London.

In 1975 Lilian Doris Griffin (nee Biss) died in Wandsworth, London.

Caroline Victoria Biss 7th Feburary 1901 - 1994

Caroline Victoria Biss was born 7th Feburary 1901at 3 Burlington Gardens, Fulham, London. She was the sixth child of Walter Biss and Elizabeth Biss (nee Ing).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Caroline Victoria Biss was living at 3 Burlington Gardens, Fulham, London, she was living with her parents Walter Biss and Elizabeth Biss (nee Ing) and her sisters Florence Biss, Elizabeth Biss, Emily Biss and Gertrude Biss.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Caroline Victoria Biss was living at 393 New Kings Road, Fulham, London, with her parents Walter John Biss and Elizabeth Emma Biss (nee Ing) and her sisters Elizabeth Biss, Emily Blanche Biss, Gertrude Mary Biss, Lilian Doris Biss and Daisy Biss.

In 1926 Caroline Victoria Biss married Walter T. Meads in Fulham, London. They went on to have one child, Pamela V. Meads born 1928 in Fulham, London.

In 1994 Caroline Victoria Meads (nee Biss) died in Canterbury, Kent.

Gertrude Mary Biss 1898 - 1961

Gertrude Mary Biss was born 1898 in Fulham, London. She was the fourth child of Walter James Biss and Elizabeth Emma Biss (nee Ing).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Gertrude Mary Biss was living at 3 Burlington Gardens, Fulham, London, with her parents Walter James Biss and Elizabeth Emma Biss (nee Ing) and her sisters Florence Biss, Elizabeth Biss, Emily Biss and Caroline Biss.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Gertrude Mary Biss was living at 393 New Kings Road, Fulham, London, with her parents Walter James Biss and Elizabeth Emma Biss (nee Ing) and her sisters Elizabeth Biss, Emily Blanche Biss, Caroline Victoria Biss, Lilian Doris Biss and Daisy Biss.

In 1922 Gertrude Mary Biss married Frederick A. Hearn. He was the younger brother of Albert Edward Hearn, who married Gertrude's sister Emily Blanche Biss on 17th Feburary 1918.

In 1961 Gertrude Mary Hearn (nee Biss) died.

Irene May Biss 21st May 1942 - 2003

Irene May Biss was born on 21st May 1942 in Kensington, London. She was the third child of William John Biss and Violet Selina Biss (nee Mitchell).

In 1967 Irene May Biss married Alan J. Wheatcroft in Fulham, London.

In 2003 Irene May Wheatcroft (nee Biss) died in West Surrey.

Thursday, 29 September 2011

Robert Arthur Biss 9th May 1927 - 1999

Robert Arthur Biss was born 9th May 1927 in Chelsea, London. He was the third child of Alfred Frederick Biss and Daisy Biss (nee Collison).

In 1961 Robert Arthur Biss married Florence E. E. Matthews, in Ilford, Essex.

In 1999 Robert Arthur Biss died in Newham, London.

Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Annette E. Biss 1960 - 1962

Annette E. Biss was born 1960 in Chelsea, London. She was the third child of Alfred P. Biss and Dorothy M. Biss (nee Howe)

In 1962 Annette E. Biss died 1962 in Chelsea, London.

Maria Anne Biss 16th July 1951 - 2004

Maria Anne Biss was born 16th July 1951 in Chelsea, London. She was the eldest child of Alfred P. Biss and Dorothy M. Biss (nee Howe).

In 1993 Maria Anne Biss married David W. Lunniss in Wandsworth, London.

In 2004 Maria Anne Lunniss (nee Biss) died in Kensington and Chelsea, London.

Alfred P. Biss 31st October 1915 - 2004

Alfred P. Biss was born 31st October 1915 in Chelsea, London. He was the eldest child of Alfred Frederick Biss and Daisy Biss (nee Collison).

In 1951 Alfred P. Biss married Dorothy M. Howe in Chelsea, London. The would go on to have six children, Maria A. Biss born 1951, William A. Biss born 1954, Annette E. Biss born 1960, Roderick Biss born 1962, Lorraine H. Biss born 1964 and Johanna Biss born 1967, all born in Chelsea, London.

In 2004 Alfred P. Biss died in Wandsworth, London.

Gladys Florence M. Biss 20th September 1911 - 1999

Gladys Florence M. Biss was born on 20th September 1911 in Fulham, London. She was the second and last child of William John Biss and Lilian Ellen Biss (nee Dudley).

Sometime in the early 1910's William John Biss and his family moved to 27 Edgar Road, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent.

At the Third Battle of the Scarpe (3-4 May 1917), her father William John Biss was killed.

In 1932 Gladys Florence M. Biss married Reginald G. A. Upton in Thanet, Kent. They would go on to have two sons, Denis G. Upton born 1932 and Barry Upton born 1945, both were born in Islington, London.

In 1999 Gladys Florence M. Upton (nee Biss) died in Gainsborought, Lincolnshire.

Elsie Vera Biss 26th Feburary 1907 - 1998

Elsie Vera Biss was born on 26th Feburary 1907 in Fulham, London. She was the eldest child of William John Biss and Lilian Ellen Biss (nee Dudley).

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Elsie Vera Biss was living at 3 Firth Gardens, Fulham, London, with her parents William John Biss and Lilian Ellen Biss (nee Dudley)

Sometime in the early 1910's William John Biss and his family moved to 27 Edgar Road, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent.

At the Third Battle of the Scarpe (3-4 May 1917), her father William John Biss was killed.

In 1932 Elsie Vera Biss married Herbert J. Hyett in Thanet, Kent.

In 1998 Elsie Vera Hyett (nee Biss) died in Sutton, Surrey.

Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Emily Blanche Biss 22nd October 1896 - 1981

Emily Blanche Biss was born 22nd October 1896 in Fulham, London. She was the third child of Walter James Biss and Elizabeth Emma Biss (nee Ing).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Emily Blanche Biss was living at 3 Burlington Gardens, Fulham, London, with her parents Walter James Biss and Elizabeth Emma Biss (nee Ing) and her sister's Florence Biss, Elizabeth Biss, Gertrude Biss and Caroline Biss.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Emily Blanche Biss was living at 393 New Kings Road, Fulham, London, with her parents Walter John Biss and Elizabeth Emma Biss (nee Ing) and her sister's Elizabeth Biss, Gertrude Mary Biss, Caroline Victoria Biss, Lilian Doris Biss and Daisy Biss. Emily Blanche Biss was working as a Machinist at a Laundry.

On 17th Feburary 1918 Emily Blanche Biss married Albert Edward Hearn at All Saints Church, Fulham, London. The marriage entry reads;

1918. Marriage solemnized at All Saints Church in the Parish of in the County of London.

When Married. 17th Feburary 1918 Name and Surname. Albert Edward Hearn/Emily Blanche Biss Age. 23/21 Condition. Bachelor/Spinster Rank or Profession. Soldier & Peastaa/- Residence at the time of Marriage. 43 Dieppe Street, West Kensington/393 New Kings Road Father's Name and Surname. John William Hearn/Walter John Biss Rank or Profession of Father. Prasterea/Kiln Turner


Married in the above church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church by Licence or after by, H. Lethbridge Davis Curate


This Marriage was solemnized between us, {Albert Edward Hearn/Emily Blanche Biss} in the Presence of us, {Walter John Biss/Elizabeth Biss


They would go on to have a least one child, Irene S. Hearn born 1920 in Fulham, London.

In 1981 Emily Blanche Hearn (nee Biss) died in Chelsea, London.

Emily Blanche Biss 22nd October 1896 - 1981

Emily Blanche Biss was born 22nd October 1896 in Fulham, London. She was the third child of Walter James Biss and Elizabeth Emma Biss (nee Ing).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Emily Blanche Biss was living at 3 Burlington Gardens, Fulham, London, with her parents Walter James Biss and Elizabeth Emma Biss (nee Ing) and her sister's Florence Biss, Elizabeth Biss, Gertrude Biss and Caroline Biss.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Emily Blanche Biss was living at 393 New Kings Road, Fulham, London, with her parents Walter John Biss and Elizabeth Emma Biss (nee Ing) and her sister's Elizabeth Biss, Gertrude Mary Biss, Caroline Victoria Biss, Lilian Doris Biss and Daisy Biss.

On 17th Feburary 1918 Emily Blanche Biss married Albert Edward Hearn at All Saints Church, Fulham, London. The marriage entry reads;

1918. Marriage solemnized at All Saints Church in the Parish of in the County of London.

When Married. 17th Feburary 1918 Name and Surname. Albert Edward Hearn/Emily Blanche Biss Age. 23/21 Condition. Bachelor/Spinster Rank or Profession. Soldier & Peastaa/- Residence at the time of Marriage. 43 Dieppe Street, West Kensington/393 New Kings Road Father's Name and Surname. John William Hearn/Walter John Biss Rank or Profession of Father. Prasterea/Kiln Turner


Married in the above church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church by Licence or after by, H. Lethbridge Davis Curate


This Marriage was solemnized between us, {Albert Edward Hearn/Emily Blanche Biss} in the Presence of us, {Walter John Biss/Elizabeth Biss


They would go on to have a least one child, Irene S. Hearn born 1920 in Fulham, London.

In 1981 Emily Blanche Hearn (nee Biss) died in Chelsea, London.

Monday, 26 September 2011

Elizabeth Biss 13th April 1895 - 1969

Elizabeth Biss was born 13th April 1895 in Fulham, London. She was the second child of Walter Biss and Elizabeth Biss (nee Ing).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Elizabeth Biss was living at 3 Burlington Gardens, Fulham, London, with her parents Walter Biss and Elizabeth Biss (nee Ing) and her sister's Florence Biss, Emily Biss, Gertrude Biss and Caroline Biss.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Elizabeth Biss was living at 393 New Kings Road, Fulham, London, with her parents Walter John Biss and Elizabeth Biss (nee Ing) and her sister's Emily Blanche Biss, Gertrude Mary Biss, Caroline Victoria Biss, Lilian Doris Biss and Daisy Biss. Elizabet was working as a Laundry Clerk.

On 20th December 1919 Elizabeth Biss married Edward Samuel Tuffrey at All Saints Church, Fulham, London. The marriage entry reads;

1919. Marriage solemnized at All Saints Church in the Parish of Fulham in the County of London.


When Married. 20th December 1919 Name and Surname. Edward Samuel Tuffrey/Elizabeth Biss Age. 22/24 Condition. Bachelor/Spinster Rank or Profession. Labourer/Laundry Maid Residence at the time of Marriage. 393 New Kings Road/393 New Kings Road Father's Name and Surname. Robert Tuffrey/Walter John Biss Rank or Profession of Father. Motor Engineer/Kiln Turner


Married in the above church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church by or after Banns by me,

This Marriage was solemnized between us, {Edward Sanuel Tuffrey/Elizabeth Biss} in the Presence of us, {Walter John Biss/Eleanor Margaret Cooper.


They would go on to have one son, Leonard E. Tuffrey born 1922 in Fulham, London.

In 1969 Elizabeth Tuffrey (nee Biss) died in Fulham, London.

Florence Elizabeth Biss 1893 - 1909

Florence Elizabeth Biss was born 1893 at 24 Fulham Road, Fulham, London. She was the eldest child of Walter Biss and Elizabeth Biss (nee Ing).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Florence Elizabeth Biss was living at 3 Burlington Gardens, Fulham, London, with her parents Walter Biss and Elizabeth Biss (nee Ing) and her sister's Elizabeth Biss, Emily Biss, Gerturde Biss and Caroline Biss.

In 1909 Florence Elizabeth Biss died.

Friday, 23 September 2011

Harry F Biss 1916 - 1931

Harry F. Biss was born 1916 in Fulham, London. He was the tenth and final child of Frederick William Biss and Emma Biss (nee Roylance).

In 1931 Harry F. Biss died in Fulham, London.

Alfred George Biss 10th March 1916 - 1978

Alfred George Biss was born 10th March 1916 in Fulham, London. He was the ninth child of Frederick William Biss and Emma Biss (nee Roylance).

In 1942 he married Evelyn M. Ager in Brentford, Middlesex.

In 1967 Alfred George Biss was living at Flat 17 Cobbs Hall, Fulham Palace Road, Fulham, London SW6.

In c.1971 Alfred George Biss left Flat 17 Cobbs Hall, Fulham Palace Road, Fulham, London SW6 and moved to the Isle of Wight, Hampshire.

In 1978 Alfred George Biss died on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire.