24 August 2008
Stephen
James Wallis
Born in
Darlington c1875, the son of William George
Wallis and Charlotte.
In 1881 was living with his parents at Vane Terrace, Darlington.
The 1897 Electoral Registers for Darlington show Stephen renting a furnished bedroom at 4 Northgate, Darlington from his father W G Wallis, also from 4 Northgate. Still there in 1900.
Married in Darlington in the September quarter of 1899.
1901 census shows - 29 Duke Street, Darlington
Stephen James Wallis head married 26 tailor born Darlington
Florence Wallis wife 26
Beatrice M Wallis daughter 11 months born Darlington
Edith Gilbert servant 18
1910 electoral registers show Stephen Wallis at 29 Duke Street, Darlington.
1914 electoral registers show Stephen James Wallis at 2 Vane Terrace South successive with 29 Duke Street. He had a shop at Prebend Row.
1918 electoral registers show James and Florence Wallis at 2 Vane Terrace South, Darlington.
Wards 1924/25 Directory shows Stephen James Wallis of Wallis + Son residing at 2 Vane Terrace South.
1919 electoral registers show William George Wallis and Stephen James Wallis jointly having a shop at Prebend Row, Darlington. William George was living at 1 Beechwood Avenue and Stephen James at 2 Vane Terrace South, Darlington.
West Cemetery burials show - 15 December 1925, Stephen James Wallis, 52 years died 2 Vane Terrace South in plot P6R 168. The grave was purchased and the ceremony performed by Reverend
West.