1858 Birth of Elijah Paul Williams
Elijah Paul Williams was born in March 1858 in Finsbury, Middlesex, England.
He was the son of Thomas Alfred Williams (1830-1880) and Hannah Maria Chalkley (1833-1860).
His siblings were Thomas Samuel Williams (1853-1887) and Marcus Gideon Williams (1855-1931).
1865 Birth of Ada Jaques
Ada Jaques was born in 1865 in Limehouse, Stepney, Middlesex, England.
She was the daughter of Thomas George Jaques (1829-1881) and Eliza Coulridge (1830-1866).
When Ada was 1 her mother died, and her father later remarried.
Her half siblings were Caroline Jaques (1870-1894), Alice Elizabeth Jaques (1871-1929), Jessie Flora Jaques (1873-1956) and Kate Jane Jaques (1878-1959).
1884-1885 Travel to Australia
In 1884, Ada traveled to Australia.
On 12 January 1885, Ada arrived in Sydney, NSW.
1886 Marriage of Elijah Paul and Ada
In 1886, Elijah Paul Williams married Ada Jaques, NSW BDM 705/1886.
1890-1901 Births of Children of Elijah Paul and Ada
| Child No. | First Name(s) | Year | Registration Number | Father’s Stated Given Name(s) | Mother’s Stated Given Name(s) | District |
| 1 | Unnamed – Died as an infant | 1890 | 36898/1890 | Paul | Ada | Waverley |
| 2 | Sydney Paul | 1891 | 37669/1891 | Paul Elijah | Ada | Waverley |
| 3 | Marcus Samuel | 1894 | 38250/1894 | Paul Elijah | Ada | Woollahra |
| 4 | Jessie R | 1899 | 12237/1899 | Paul Elijah | Ada | Parramatta |
| 5 | Lilian E | 1901 | 34823/1901 | Paul Elijah | Ada | Parramatta |
Marriages of Children of Elijah Paul and Ada
| Child No. | First Name(s) | Year | Registration Number | Spouse Family Name | Spouse First Name | District |
| 1 | Unnamed | Nil – died as an infant | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | Sydney Paul | 1915 | 10123/1915 | Baxter | Hilda | Annandale |
| 3 | Marcus Samuel | 1921 | 14019/1921 | Fowlie | Gladys | Sydney |
| 4 | Jessie R | |||||
| 5 | Lilian E | 1925 | 1698/1925 | Folster | William H | Petersham |
Deaths of Children of Elijah Paul and Ada
| Child No. | First Name(s) | Year | Registration Number | Father’s Stated Given Name(s) | Mother’s Stated Given Name(s) | District |
| 1 | Unnamed – Died as an infant | 1890 | 13589/1890 | Paul | Ada | Waverley |
| 2 | Sydney Paul | 1980 | 19824/1980 | Paul | Ada | Sydney |
| 3 | Marcus Samuel | 1947 | 26577/1947 | Elijah Paul | Ada | Randwick |
| 4 | Jessie R | 1931 | ||||
| 5 | Lillian Edith Folster | 1992 | 6677/1992 | Elijah Paul | Ada | (Not listed) |
1930 Electoral Roll Living in Leichhardt
The 1930 electoral roll shows Ada Williams and Elijah Paul Williams were both living at 18 Cromwell Street, Leichhardt. Elijah was listed as a butcher, and Ada was listed as undertaking home duties.
1941 Deaths of Elijah Paul and Ada
On 12 February 1941, Ada died. NSW BDM 871/1941. Her death certificate stated the name of her father was Thomas George and the name of her mother was Eliza. The district of death was Petersham. On 13 February 1941, Ada was buried at Woronora Memorial Park, NSW.
On 3 March 1941, Elijah died. NSW BDM 6187/1941. His death certificate stated the name of his father was Thomas Alfred and the name of his mother was Hannah Maria. The district of death was Marrickville. On 4 March 1941, Elijah was buried at Woronora Memorial Park, NSW. Old Section, EVERGREEN FAMILY SHRUB GARDEN F, Position 0042
Williams Family History 