Jane AVIS

Jane AVIS

Female 1864 - 1947  (82 years)

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  • Name Jane AVIS 
    Birth 21 Jun 1864  Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915
      Name: Jane Avis Registration Year: 1864 Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep Registration District: Thingoe Inferred County: Suffolk
      Volume: 4a Page: 438

    Gender Female 
    Census 1871  Near the Malting, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1891  131 Green St, Bethnal Green, London, Middlesex, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 1891 census for 131 Green Street, Bethnal Green, London & Middlesex, England
      First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
      George Alfred Buss Head Married Male 29 1862 Medical assistant London, Middlesex, England
      Jane Buss Wife Married Female 26 1865 - Chevington, Suffolk, England
      Elsie M Buss Daughter Single Female 3 1888 - Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England
      Arthur B Buss Son Single Male 1 year 5 months 1891 - London, Middlesex, England
      Morgan Richards Boarder Single Male 25 1866 Medical student Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Wales

    Census 1901  The Transvaal, Westerham Hill, Cudham, Bromley, Kent, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census
      The Transvaal, Westerham Hill, Cudham, Bromley, Kent, England
      First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
      Edward Dd Abraham Head Married Male 56 1845 Carterer Camberwell, Surrey, England

      Edward John Abraham Son Single Male 20 1881 Electrician Camberwell, Surrey, England
      Jane Margaret Buss Assistant Married Female 35 1866 Shop managress grocers Chevington, Suffolk, England
      Jennie Howard Buss Assts daur - Female 6 1895 - Mile End, Middlesex, England

    Census 1911  Post Office, Westerham Hill, Kent, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 1911 Census For England & Wales
      Post Office, Westerham Hill, Kent, England, UK
      First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
      Edward David Abraham Head Widower Male 66 1845 Sub post master Camberwell Surrey
      Edward John Robert Abraham Son Single Male 31 1880 Electrical engineer Camberwell Surrey
      Walter Edward Abraham Son - Male 13 1898 - Wandsworth Surrey
      Sidney Murray Abraham Son - Male 11 1900 - Westerham Hill Kent
      Hilda Maud Abraham Daughter - Female 9 1902 - Westerham Hill Kent
      Jane Buss Housekeeper Married Female 44 1867 House keeper Bury St Edmuind Suffolk
      Jamie Beatrice Buss Daughter of jane buss Single Female 15 1896 - Bethnal Green London

    Census 1921  Westerham, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • From 1921 Census Of England & Wales
      Jane Abraham, born 1864, in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, lived at Westerham, Sevenoaks, Kent

    Census 1939  3 Palace Rd, Westerham, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 3 Palace Road, Westerham, Sevenoaks R.D., Kent, England
      Jane Abraham 21 Jun 1864 Female - Widowed 125 1
      Ref: RG101/1844D/012/32 Letter Code: DJQR

    Death Jan 1947  Bromley, Kent, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
      Name: Jane Abraham Death Age: 82 Birth Date: abt 1865 Registration Date: Jan 1947 Registration Quarter: Jan-Feb-Mar
      Registration district: Bromley Inferred County: Kent
      Volume: 5b Page: 290

    Notes 
    • The following are excerpts from the London, England, Selected Poor Law Removal and Settlement Records, 1698-1930 for Jane Buss:
      West Ham Union, Essex.
      As to the removal of Jane Buss and 2 children. The examination of Edwin Keight, clerk to the clerk of the guardians of the West Ham Poor Law Union, in the county of Essex, touching the place of the last legal settlement of the said Jane Buss aged 31 years and her 2 children; i.e., Jennie aged 3 years and Bertha agreed one year taken upon oath before us, two of Her Majesty's Justices of the Peace, acting together in and for the said county of Essex, at Stratford Police Court, in the said County of Essex this 31st day of December 1896, upon the application of the Guardians of the Poor of the said West Ham Poor Law Union etc, that the said Jane Buss and 2 children have come to inhabit and are now inhabiting in the said union (not having gained a legal settlement therein, nor become irremovable by residence, nor produced a certificate acknowledging a settle elsewhere) and have become actually chargeable to, and now receiving relief from the said union.
      And I have been informed that the said Jane Buss is the lawful wife of George Alfred Buss. That prior to February 1893 the said George Alfred Buss resided for the term of three years at 131 Green Street in the Parish, Hamlet, or township of St Matthew, Bethnal Green, in such manner, and under such circumstances, in each of such years, as would in accordance with the several statutes in that behalf, render him irremovable and settled therein. Signed Edwin Keight.
      45 Chandon Road, Leytonstone, Stratford, March 25th 1897
      Sir,
      I saw Mr Vallance about the register the evening of the day you called but was told it was not in his district.
      He referred me to Westbury Road, Forest Gate, it was (missing words?)Note, because the digital record has letter overlaid, it appears this letter continues on a different page thus: too late for that night and have not had an opportunity until this week when I went and was referred to West Ham Union. There I found no entry and it being an offence against the law, it concerns them if they think proper to move it int. I suppose they will, but I shall not take it up as I really have not time. I was there told Mrs Buss and her youngest child had been removed to Bethnal Green Union, the other child Millership has taken.
      He has also written to one of the officials of West Ham acknowledging the parentage of the two children and wishes Mrs Buss to go and live with him again, but she refused under those circumstances.
      You will have no difficulty in making him contribute to the support of the other child.
      I am glad it has ended so, it has been a great worry to me. I wrote to Mrs Bass telling her to alter the names but am told it has not been done.
      I am Sir, Yours Faithfully, L.A.Buss.
      Note that L.A.Buss is George Buss's mother Louisa with whom George's children Elsie and Arthur are found in census records.



      B.l? Schools, Leytonstone, 26.3.97
      Dear Sir,
      I thank you for the information that Mrs Buss' illegitimate children have only a claim on their mother's maiden name.
      To my astonishment I received a communication from Mrs Millership this morning, urging me to help Mrs B. and telling me she had been removed to B.l? and that she had taken the elder of the two children into her home.
      She tells me she is a cert. teacher. She also says that Mrs B is to appear at Worship Street to prove that her husband is father to the two children, and that she says she will die rather than appear.
      She says her husband is at home now for the first time since 1891, and that she has spent many years of misery as his wife. I can but pity her. I will write her friends and induce them to help (I mean Mrs B's) and will help with some clothes if she can get a situation, perhaps she may begin now a better life.


      B. L. School Leytonstone 27.3.97
      Dear Sir. Since I wrote you yesterday I have been informed of what my mother* has discovered etc and under the circumstances I must withdraw my promise of help in clothes.
      He, I hear, will scarcely pay his rent.
      I will have nothing at all to do with them.
      Apologising for troubling you again, and hoping you will not mind letting me know the result of the court inquiry.
      I remain, yours truly, L.A.E. Buss
      *Presume this is Louisa's mother and George's grandmother.



      Examination of Jane Buss on the 12th day of February 1897 at 45 Chandon Road
      Mrs Buss states that her son left Dr Snell last day of January 1893. He had been in Dr Snell's employ for 5 years. First part of period he went to and fro. She came up to London. The eldest child was 6 months old. Would would be June or July 1888. Then went to Rutland Road for a period of 12 months or more. Then they went to live at Dr Snells till son left in January 1893.

      Jennie Buss 3 years ?? 97 born in ??
      Bertha Kate Buss 14 months old born in Broadway? Lane
      Husband George Alfred Buss 35 years
      Elsie Maud 9 on the 13 January 97
      Arthur Beaumont 7 on the 19 October 96
      Parted from husband 4 years? last January
      that would be January 1893
      previous to that he lived in Dr Snell's premises at 131 Green St
      Married in 1886 26 October. The first child Elsie Maud was born January 1888
      Husband was in London previous to wife coming up. She came up from Suffolk in June or July 1888
      first went to live at Rutland Road South Hackney. lived there till about April 1889


      April 19th 1898
      Dear Sir,
      I trust you may remember coming to 602 High Road, Leytonstone about March of last year to see my husband - George Thomas Millership - about the children of Mrs Buss a woman with whom he had previously been living and who was at that time (obscured line or lines) this matter & wishes to do all within his power for me but whilst that the illegitimate child of Mrs Millership (Jennie Buss) must be returned to the workhouse as she is unable to provide for my own children of whim I have five - the youngest being my only daughter- a delicate child of eight years. I earnestly appeal to you to mention to the guardians of Bethnal Green my sad circumstances with a hope that they might give me employment of any kind for which I should be deeply grateful. I am a certificate (ends at this point)
      Continues:
      The eldest child was 6 months of age that would be June or July 1888 then went to live in Rutland Row for a period of 12 months or more then they went to live at Dr Nells till son left in January 1893.
      NOTE repetition of above. Also pages partly obscured.



      4 years and 6 months from arrival in London. No separation. Deduced from this residence in Rutland Road child born at Snells Oct 89 registered by Jacobs November 1889 that would leave 3 years clear in Green Street.
      ---
      They separated under these circumstances by mutual agreement. Took apartment and woman said she intended to work for her living.
      Son has been living 4 years in 45 Chandon Road this is supposed to be his home. For nearly three years he was in the employ of Castle Line as an Asst Steward. he was voyage between Cape Deleque Bay and Mauritius directly this came to London. he at once returned home and stayed till ship sailed again. afterwards accepted a situation at Beach Hotel.


      Missing words at start of this letter.
      as Dr Snell's assistant and I was often obliged to go to the surgery in Green Street to get a little money which many times he did not send me any. I had no idea that he was intimate with anyone - or - I should have at once made myself known to Mrs Snell, for I know both Dr and Mrs Snell, and their eldest son well by sight and feel sure they would have prevented anything of that sort happening if possible. I beg you will pardon my long letter and be kind enough to let me know whether you can send for the child - or whether I must send her. Anxiously awaiting a reply. Believe me. Faithfully yours Alice Millership.


      Westerham Hill Stores, Westerham Hill, Kent. Dec 15th, 1899
      Dear Sir,
      I have talked the matter over with my master and mistress concerning my little girl, and they have kindly offered her a home her with me. without their help I could not keep her as my wages are so low. But I will do my best for her. When her father took her from me he promised to keep her and Mrs Millership wrote and told me she would bring her up with her own little girl. I cannot understand when she got tired of her she did write to the B.G Union for my address. I should not like her sent to the schools. But it is such a long journey from her. I cannot afford it. it is 8 1/2 miles from Bromley Station. I am sorry to trouble you so much but should be pleased to hear what you think I had better do. An early reply will oblige. Yours truly, J.Buss.


      B.l. School, Leytonstone
      Sir, I have been informed that the Mr Millership you seek is living at 602 Leytonstone Rd, and on looking I find his name posted up thus:
      Millership & son, Warehouse.
      The house is a very nice one & I am sure must be rented at something like £60 or £70 per annum, & is not far from the school. (B.G.S). If this is really the man, he must certainly be deceiving to plead poverty as I hear he has done to the mother of his illegitimate children.
      Have also heard that she hears from him from that address, and Mrs Buss sent for him from there when their child was supposed to be dying.
      Yours respectfully
      L.A.E. Buss



    Person ID I1429  Warren Nunn's family tree
    Last Modified 24 Dec 2022 

    Father George AVIS,   b. 6 Mar 1838, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Apr 1915, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Charlotte WRIGHT,   b. Jun 1838, Chedburgh, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Oct 1932, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1860  Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 1911 census says they had been married 51 years

    Family ID F2208  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 George Alfred BUSS,   b. Jan 1862, Mile End Old Town, London, Middlesex, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this locationd. UNKNOWN 
    Marriage 26 Oct 1886  Risbridge, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915
      Name: Jane Avis Registration Year: 1886 Registration Quarter: Oct-Nov-Dec Registration District: Risbridge
      Inferred County: Suffolk
      Volume: 4a Page: 1047
      Jane Avis to George Alfred Buss

    Children 
     1. Elsie Maud Mabel BUSS,   b. 14 Jan 1888, Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Oct 1930, West Ham, Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 42 years)
     2. Arthur Beaumont BUSS,   b. 19 Oct 1889, Bethnal Green, London, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Dec 1922, Bromley, Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 33 years)
    Family ID F2835  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Jan 2025 

    Family 2 George Thomas MILLERSHIP,   b. UNKNOWN, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this locationd. UNKNOWN 
    Children 
     1. Jennie Howard Beatrice BUSS,   b. Abt 1893, Mile End, London, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Sep 1913, Bromley, Kent, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 20 years)
     2. Bertha Kate BUSS,   b. 1895, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Jun 1897, Bethnal Green, London, Middlesex, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 2 years)
    Family ID F2997  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Jan 2025 

    Family 3 Edward John ABRAHAM,   b. Abt 1881, Camberwell, Surrey, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Mar 1918, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 37 years) 
    Marriage 14 Oct 1917  Cudham, Greater London, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005
      Name: Jane Buss Registration Date: Oct 1917 Registration Quarter: Oct-Nov-Dec
      Registration District: Bromley Inferred County: Kent Spouse: Edward J Abraham
      Volume Number: 2a Page Number: 1299
      Note: Marrige confirmed from Edward's service record.

    Children 
     1. Richard ABRAHAM,   b. Abt 1918, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this locationd. UNKNOWN
    Family ID F2834  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Jan 2025 

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    1891 census entry
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