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The Travis Family
St Helen's old churchyard contains about 15 tombstones or graves containing members of the Travis family dating from the 1800s to early 1900. Some bear the stone mason's name C Travis and are ornately carved.
The Travis workplace was at some stage situated in Broughton Lane, Darnall, Sheffield.
Children of John and Martha (Nee Widowson) Travis, born Treeton: (Source:IGI)
- John christened 29 MAR 1830 , married in 1852 Sheffield to Frances Halliday( c1831 Treeton)
- Henry c.01 JUL 1832. Married Ann from Worksop. In 1881 living with his wife at Ct 1 No7 Ecclesall Bierlow, Sheffield
- Mary c.1834
- Sarah c.04 MAR 1838 had a son Ernest Arnoud Travis c.03 OCT 1858 at Treeton
- Eliza c.27 SEP 1839
- Delbora Myra c.12 DEC 1841
- Martha c.10 NOV 1844
- Ann c.08 NOV 1846
- George c.10 JUN 1849 married Ann Peace at Worksop in 1872
- Charles William c.09 MAR 1851
- Frederic c.09 MAR 1856
Children of John and Frances (Nee Halliday) Travis:
- Treasa Ann Travis b.1856 Sheffield
Frances Halliday was the daughter of William Halliday of Aston born 1793.
In 1871 John, a Mason, Frances and Treasa living at Catherine Street Brightside. By 1881, John now a Mason and Contractor, and Frances are living at 18 Oxford Street, Rotherham with their niece Florence, born 1874 in Sheffield.
Living at Front Street, Treeton in 1871 was John Travis, a Stone Mason and his family :
- Ann Travis, his married daughter, aged 24
- Charles William Travis, his son aged 20, christened 9/05/1851 Treeton. A Stone Mason
- Laura Earlam aged 7 granddaughter
- Robert Travis aged 2, grandson.
John was born in Conisbrough and he married Martha Widowson at Treeton on 29 June 1829. Martha born 1811 in Treeton was the daughter of Charles and Mary (Nee Greaves) Widowson.
It is thought that the Travis family lived at 13 Front Street, a house which burnt down many years ago. The house was in a yard accessed through the opening between the Post Office (No. 15) and what is now a hair dressing and beauty salon.
It is noted Martha was not listed in 1871 census and John not listed in 1881 census - presumed they both died young.
There is War Memorial in the old churchyard overlooking the main road.
It is in memory of Ernest Manship who died in the Boer War.
On closer inspection, the name C. Travis is to be found at the bottom left of the memorial. It seems therefore, that Charles Travis created the Boer War Memorial.
Charles Wm Travis (Stonemason) had a son - also called Charles. Charles Jr. moved to Darnall at some stage, - probably with his father most likely to be closer to the business.
In Darnall, Charles Jr. owned and operated a fish and chip shop.
Listed in Trade Directory of 1875: George Travis, Stonemason
In 1881 living at 94 Front Street, Treeton:
- George TRAVIS age 32 born 1849 Treeton. stonemason
- Annie (Nee Peace) wife age 30 born 1851 Harthill
- Charles age 7 born 1874 Rotherham
- Martha E. age 4 born 1877 Rotherham
- Mary age 2 born 1879 Treeton
By 1901 George is a Widower, Martha, Mary and another daughter - Emily J.(age 15, a Dress making apprentice ) are living with him - still at Front Street.
Living at Travisers Houses in Treeton 1881:
Hannah TRAVIS Head Widow Female age 38 born 1843 Wirksworth, Derbyshire Dressmaker
Edith TRAVIS Daughter Female age 8 born 1873 Wirksworth
Living next to Hannah was Charles Stenton, and at the other side (also called Travisers Houses) was Thomas Hardy and his family. There were 3 more Travisers Houses occupied by Harrison, Broadbent, and Stenton then 3 uninhabited Travisers Houses. 2 Frith's houses followed and Moody's Farm. (Does this help identify the position in the village? )
Travis of Rotherham
Living at 20 Frederick St, Rotherham in 1881:
- Mary A. TRAVISS Widow (Head) W age 34 born 1847 Sheffield, Grocer
- William H. TRAVISS Son Unmarried Male 25 born Rotherham, Plumber
- Mary A. TRAVISS Dau U Female 22 born Rotherham
- Walter G. TRAVISS Son U Male 10 born Rotherham, Mason
Travis of Whiston
Children of W. TRAVIS of Whiston, all born Wickersley;- b.1674 Maria
- (1674-6) Elizabeth
- b.1677 Elizabeth
Living in Whiston in 1901: George Travis, Wagonette Proprietor
Travis of Tinsley
Living in Tinsley in 1891:
William Travis,Head,M,35,Farm Labourer, born Billingley Yorkshire
Sarah Travis,Wife,M, age 30,born Northamptonshire,
John William Battams,Stepson,age 13, ,Labourer Rolling Mill, born Sheffield Yorkshire,
Harry Travis,Son, age 5, born Tinsley Yorkshire,
William Branson Travis,Son, age 3, born born Tinsley Yorkshire,
Edith Travis,Daughter age 11m,born Tinsley
Nathaniel TRAVIS, Cutler of White Croft Sheffield. Source:Gales & Martin 1787. Nathaniel had Elizabeth and James. Also mentioned in Will of Mary Lee.
Charles TRAVIS Monunmental Mason living at 391 Greenland Road, Darnall. Source: White's Dir. 1911
Simeon TRAVIS Whip Maker 18 Waingate
William TRAVIS Taverns & Public Houses (Queens Head) 13 Castle Street. Source: Pigot's 1828-9
In Sheffield Directory of 1834 listed as Limeburners:
William Travis , Attercliffe common
William, jun. Park Limekilns
Christened 1872 Jun16 Edith TRAVIS daughter of Charles/Hannah Travis (Sheffield)Stonemason
In 1833 Elia Travis & Sons were living in Parish of Conisbrough.
There was a family living in Aston from 1617 by the name of Trevice, name changed to TREVERS then to TREVIS when a Mary Trevis married Nicholas KENNY 29 Aug 1696 at Of Aston, Yorkshire
There are 23 Travis listed in 1881 census as living at Attercliffe cum Darnall.