The Bower & Collier Family History and New Milton Talking Newspaper
Research by Colin Bower
Silk Weavers named Collier
Register of Silk Weavers in Families
Each weaver is shown under a Family with a register number and generation number.
Family 1
Family 1 - Link to Family 7 through James Collier's son Joseph Collier
- Also link to Family 7 through marriage of Maria Collier (see below)
- Possible link to Family 4
Weaver 1. (Gen. 1) James Collier, Weaver ( )
- born
- married Elizabeth ? Mason 22.12.1785 St Matthews, Bethnal Green
- father of Charles Collier, Silk Weaver 3.per bp 4.9.1803 St Matthew's, Bethnal Green
Weaver 3. (Gen 2.) Charles Collier, Silk Weaver (1841-1853)
- born circa 1805
- married (1) Elizabeth (Eliza) Adams 25.8.1822 per IGI
- married (2) Maria (Collier)Weaver 30.4.1863
- father of Sarah Collier, Weaver
- Weaver per birth of daughter Ann Collier 28.2.1840 City of London Lying-in Hospital
- Silk Weaver, Pleasant Place, Bethnal Green
per 1841 Census (Age Circa 35)
- Weaver, 7 Tavistock Street, Bethnal Green per 1851 Census (age 41) - Weaver
per marriage certificate of daughter Emma 6.8.1850
marriage certificate of son Charles 15.10.1853
marriage certificate of daughter Maria 13.4.1856
marriage certificate of son George Feargus 25.12.1865
- Silk Weaver, 11 Carters Rents, Spital Street, Mile End New Town
per 1861 (age 57) & 1871 Censuses (age 67)
Weaver 4 (Gen 2.) Maria Collier, Weaveress (1851)
- born 1810/11
- second wife of Charles Collier
- Weaveress,7 Tavistock St, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 40)
- Slk Weaver, 11 Carters Rents, Spital Street, Mile End New Town
per 1861 (age 49) & 1871 (age 58) Censuses
Weaver 5. (Gen 3.) Emma Collier, Silk Weaver (1851)
- born 1829/30
- married 6.8.1850 to William James Cordell (Huguenot links)
- witness John Collier per marriage certificate
- Silk Weaver, 2 Harrold Street, Bethnal Green
- per 1851 Census (Age 20 )
[Gen 2. John Thomas Cordell, Weaver (1827)
- born circa 1802
- bp of son William James Cordell 4.2.1827
(Age circa 25)
- born 1.10.1827
- Has Huguenot links
- married 6.8.1850 (Age 23) to Emma Collier
per marriage certificate]
Weaver 6. (Gen 3.) Sarah Collier, Weaveress (1851)
- born 1834/5
- daughter of Charles Collier
- Weaveress, 7 Tavistock St, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 16)
Weaver 7. (Gen 3.) Maria (Collier) Dearman (1871)
-born c 1829/30
- daughter of Charles Collier
- married Francis Dearman 13.4.1856 St Thomas' Church, Bethnal Green
- Silk Weaver 11 Jubilee Place, Bethnal Green
- per 1871 Census
Family 2
Weaver 15. (Gen 1.) Thomas Collier 8/1 (see Note 2), Silk Weaver (1803-1841), Cotton Weaver (1851)
- born 1778/9
- married 4.7.1802 to Mary (Kemp) Collier
- Christ Church, Spitalfields per Leigh Collier
- Weaver, John Street
per bp daughter Mary Sarah 31.8.1803 at Christ Church
per Huguenot records
- Silk Weaver, Shacklewell St, Bethnal Green
per 1841 Census (Age circa 60)
- Cotton Weaver 12 Shacklewell St, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 72)
Weaver 16. (Gen 1.) Mary (Kemp) Collier, Cotton Weaver (1851)
- born 1781/2
- known Huguenot links
- married 4.7.1802 to Thomas Collier 8/1
Christ Church, Spitalfields per Leigh Collier
- Cotton Weaver 12 Shacklewell St Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 69)
Weaver 17 (Gen2.) Elizabeth Collier, Silk Weaver (1841)
- born 1805/6
- married John Furby 9.6.1833 Christ Chucrh, Spitalfields
- Silk Weaver, Colier Court, Bethnal Green
- per 1841 Census (Age 35)
Weaver 18 (Gen 2.) James Collier 7/1 (see Note 2) Silk Weaver (1839-1861)
- born 27.11.1819
- son of Thomas Collier 8/1
- married 3.2.1839 to Elizabeth Butler
St Matthews, Bethnal Green per Leigh Collier
- Silk Weaver, Shacklewell St, Bethnal Green
per 1841 Census (Age 21)
- Silk Weaver, 4 King Street, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 31)
- Silk Weaver 4 King Street, Bethnal Green
per 1861 Census (age 41)
Weaver 19 (Gen 2.) Elizabeth (Butler) Collier, Silk Warper (1851), Warper (1861), Silk Weaver (1871)
- born 1821/2
- married 3.2.1839 to James Collier 7/1
St Matthews, Bethnal Green
per Leigh Collier
- Silk Warper, 14 King Street, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 29)
- Warper 4 King Street, Bethnal Green
per 1861 Census (age 39)
per 1871 Census (per Leigh Collier)
Weaver 20 (Gen 3.) James Collier, Weaver (1851)
- born 1839/40
- son of James Collier 7/1
- Weaver, 14 King Street, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 11)
- Silk Weaver 4 King Street, Bethnal Green
per 1861 Census (age 21)
- Florist, 52 Wellington Row, Bethnal Green
per 1881 Census (Age 41)
Weaver 21 (Gen 3.) Elizabeth Collier, Silk Weaver (1851-1861)
- born c 1841/2
- daughter of James & Elizabeth Collier
- Silk Weaver, 14 King Street, Bethnal Green per 1851 Census (age 9)
- Silk Weaver, 4 King Street, Bethnal Green per 1861 Census (age 19)
Weaver 22 (Gen 3.) Mary Collier, Silk Weaver (1861)
- born c 1846/7
- daughter of James & Elizabeth Collier
- Silk Weaver, 4 King Street, Bethnal Green per 1861 Census (age 14)
Weaver 23 (Gen 2.) John Daniel Collier, Silk Weaver (1841)
- born c 1823/4
- son of Thomas Collier & Mary Kemp
- Silk Weaver, Shacklewell Street, Bethnal Green per 1841 Census (age 17)
Weaver 24 (Gen 2.) Mary Sarah (Galopin) Randall (born Collier), Weaveress
- per Huguenot records
- daughter of Thomas Collier 8/1
- bp 31.8.1803 Christ Church, Spitalfields
- Widow living at 22 Retreat Place, Homerton, Hackney with sister Elizabeth
per 1851 Census (Age 47)
Weaver 25 (Gen 2.) William Collier, Weaver (1839)
- son of Thomas Collier 8/1
- bp 26.11.1815 St Matthews, Bethnal Green
- married 4.3.1838 to Eleanor Noon
Christ Church, Spitalfields per IGI
- Weaver Shacklewell St, Bethnal Green
per son William's birth certificate 5.6.1839
Family 3
Weaver 31 (Gen 1.) Samuel Collier, Hand Loom Silk Weaver (1841-1851)
- Born c 1780/1
- wife Mary Collier
- daughter Sarah Collier
- Weaver Abby Street, Bethnal Green
per 1841 census (age approx 60)
- Hand Loom Silk Weaver, 2 Abbey Street, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 71)
Weaver 32 (Gen 1.) Mary Collier Weaver (1841)
- born c 1780/1
- married Samuel Collier
- Weaver, Abby Street, Bethnal Green per 1841 Census (age approx 60)
Weaver 33 (Gen 2.) Thomas Collier, Broad Weaver (1851)
- Born 1815/6
- son of Samuel Collier
- wife Ann Collier
- Weaver, Abby Street, Bethnal Green
per 1841 Census (age approx 25)
- Broad Weaver, 2 Abbey St, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 35)
- Silk Weaver, 49 Edward Street, Bethnal Green
per 1861 Census (age 44)
Weaver 34 (Gen 2.) Ann Collier, Broad Weaver (1851)
- born 1815/6
- wife of Thomas Collier
- Broad Weaver, 2 Abbey Street, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 35)
- Silk Weaver, 49 Edward Street, Bethnal Green
per 1861 Census (age 45)
Weaver 35 (Gen 3.) Ann Collier, Silk Weaver (1861)
- born 1840/1
- daughter of Thomas Collier, Weaver 27
- married Edward Ebenezer Hardwick, Foreman at Silk Manufactory
- Silk Weaver, 49 Edward Street, Bethnal Green
per 1861 Census (Age 20)
- Weaver, 49 Edward Street, Bethnal Green
per marriage Adelphi Chapel, Hackney Road, Bethnal Green 22.8.1861
Weaver 36 (Gen 3.) Mary Collier, Silk Weaver (1861)
- born 1843/4
- daughter of Thomas Collier Weaver 27
- Silk Weaver, 49 Edward Street, Bethnal Green
per 1861 Census (Age 17)
Weaver 37 (Gen 2.) Sarah Collier, Hand Loom Silk Weaveress (1851)
- born 1824/5
- daughter of Samuel Collier
- Hand Loom Silk Weaveress, 2 Abbey St, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 26)
Family 4 - possible link to Family 1 through James Collier
Weaver 41 (Gen 1) James Collier, Weaver (1839)
- born c 1780
- Silk Weaver per marriage of son Thomas Collier, Silk Weaver 42 (Widower) 16.9.1839
to Elizabeth Piper (Widow)
Weaver 42 (Gen 2.) Thomas Collier, Weaver (1839-48)
- born circa 1790
- Widower, Silk Weaver of 12 Little George Street, Bethnal Green per marriage 16.9.1839 to Elizabeth Piper (Widow)
- Weaver of Fleet Street, Bethnal Green per 1841 Census (age circa 50)
- Weaver per marriage of daughter Ellen Collier 10.10.1847
- Weaver per marriage certificate of son Thomas William Collier 21.2.1848
Weaver 43. (Gen 2.) Elizabeth (Piper) Collier Weaver (1841)
- born circa 1790
- Widow, Mantua Maker of 1 Charles Street per marriage 16.9.1839 to Thomas Collier (Widower)
- Weaver of Fleet Street, Bethnal Green per 1841 Census (age circa 50)
Weaver 44 (Gen 3.) Thomas William Collier Weaver (1841) Hand Loom Weaver Silk (1851-1881)
- born 1822/3
- wife Rachel Willett
- Weaver of Fleet Street, Bethnal Green per 1841 Census (age circa 15)
- Weaver 21 St Johns Street, Bethnal Green
per marriage certificate 21.2.1848
- Weaver 25 St Johns Street, Bethnal Green
per birth of son Thomas 3.2.1851
- Hand Loom Weaver Silk, St John St, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 28)
- Silk Weaver, 66 Hare Street, Bethnal Green
per 1881 Census (Age 57)
Weaver 45 (Gen 3.) Rachel (Willett) Collier, Home Loom Weaveress (1851-1881)
- born 1822/3
- wife of Thomas Collier
- Hand Loom Weaveress, 22 St Johns St, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 28)
- Silk Weaver 25 St John Street, Bethnal Green
per 1861 Census (age 34)
- Silk Weaver, 66 Hare Street, Bethnal Green
per 1881 Census (Age 58)
Weaver 46 (Gen 4.) Rachel Collier, Silk Weaver (1861)
- born 1843/4
- daughter of Thomas William Collier, Weaver 43
- Silk Weaver, 25 St John Street, Bethnal Green per 1861 Census
Weaver 47 (Gen 3.) Ann Collier, Weaver (1841)
- born circa 1826
- daughter of Thomas Collier
- Weaver of Fleet Street, Bethnal Green per 1841 Census (age circa 15)
Family 5
Weaver 56 (Gen 1) Joseph Collier Weaver (1838)
- born c 1785
- married Hannah (Collier) Weaver, 57 circa 1809
- Weaver of New Inn Yard per bp of sons James (Waever 58)& Samuel (Weaver 59)19.10.1819
Weaver 57 (Gen 1.) Hannah (Collier) Rosler, Hand Loom Weaver (1851)
- born c 1790/1
- married Joseph Collier, Weaver 56
- Hand Loom Weaver, 4 Tyssen Street, Bethnal Green per 1851 Census (age 60)
- born c 1834
- daughter of Hannah Rosler Weaver 57
- Silk Weaver of 4 Tyssen St, Bethnal Green per 1851 Census (age 17)]
Weaver 58 (Gen 2.) James Collier, Silk Weaver (1851-1871)
- born 14.12.1815 bp 19.10.1819 St Leonards, Shoreditch
- son of Joseph Collier, Weaver 56 and Hannah (Collier) Rosler, Hand Loom Weaver 57
- (belact?) Weaver, 4 Tyssen St, Bethnal Green per 1851 Census (age 32)
- Silk Weaver 3 1/2 Tyssen Street, Bethnal Green per 1861 Census (age 45)
- Silk Weaver 3 Tyssen Street, Bethnal Green per 1871 Census (age 48)
Weaver 59 (Gen 2) Samuel Collier (?belact)Weaver (1851-1861)
- born 29.9.1819 bp 19.10.1819 St Leonards, Shoreditch
- son of Joseph Collier, Weaver 56 and Hannah (Collier) Rosler, Hand Loom Weaver 57
- married Ann circa 1855
- Silk Weaver, 4 Tyssen St, Bethnal Green per 1851 Census (age 30)
- Silk Weaver 3 1/2 Tyssen Street, Bethnal Green per 1861 Census (age 40)
Family 6
Weaver 60 (Gen 2.) James Collier, Silk Weaver (1851)
- born c 1802/3
- wife Elizabeth Collier
- Silk Weaver 9 Virginia Row, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 48)
Weaver 61 (Gen 2.) Elizabeth Collier, Weaveress (1851)
- born c 1811/2
- wife of James Collier
- Weaveress, 9 Virginia Row, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 39)
Weaver 62 (Gen 3.) James Collier, Weaver (1849)
- born c 1836 (per 1851 Census)
- wife Mary Ann Vickers
- Weaver of 1 Virginia Row, Bethnal Green
per birth of daughter Mary Ann Collier 15.8.1849
Family 7 - Joseph's father was James Collier - see Family 1
- also Link to Family 1 through marriage of Joseph's son James (see below)
Weaver 74 (Gen 2.) Joseph Collier, Silk Weaver (1838-1851)
- born 1802/3
- married Mary Ann (Sanders) Collier 25.12.1827
- Weaver per birth daughter Maria 11.9.1838
- Weaver per birth daughter Ann 6.6.1840
- Weaver, Kent Street, Spitalfields
per 1841 Census (age about 30)
- Weaver, 6 Peacock Place, Bethnal Green
per birth son William 8.3.1847
- Silk Weaver, 7 Tyssen St, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 48)
Weaver 75 (Gen 2.) Mary (Sanders) Collier, Silk Weaver (1851)
- born 1805/6
- wife of Joseph Collier
- Silk Weaver, 7 Tyssen St, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 15)
Weaver 76 (Gen 3.) James Collier, Carpet Weaver
- born 19.10.1832 bp 11.11.1832
- son of Joseph Collier
- Carpet Weaver 7 Tyssen Street, bethnal Green per 1851 Census (age 18)
- married Clara Collier daughter of Charles & Maria Collier
- Carpet Weaver per marriage certificate 7.9.1863
- Weaver 1 Nelson Street per bp son Charles James Collier 17.8.1873
Weaver 77 (Gen 3.) Elizabeth Collier, Silk Weaver (1851)
- born 1834/5
- daughter of Joseph Collier
- Silk Weaver, 7 Tyssen St, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 16)
Family 8
Weaver 87 (Gen 2.) Joseph Collier, Silk Weaver (1840-1861)
- born 1807/8
- wife Harriett (Baker) Collier
- Weaver, 6 Patience Street, Bethnal Green
per birth of son Samuel 25.1.1840
- Silk Weaver Hand Loom 3 James St, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 43)
- Silk Weaver 11 Princes Street, Bethnal Green (age 54)
Weaver 88 (Gen 2.) Harriett (Baker) Collier, Silk Weaver Hand Loom (1851)
- born 1808/9
- wife of Joseph Collier
- Silk Weaver Hand Loom, 3 James Street, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (Age 42)
Family 9
Weaver 90 (Gen 1.) William Collier, Silk Weaver (1841-1861)
- born c 1790
- wife Elizabeth Collier
- Silk Weaver, Hope Street, Bethnal Green
per 1841 Census (age about 50)
- Weaver 12 Virginia Row, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (age 60)
- Silk Weaver 14 to 13 Mead Street, Bethnal Green
per 1861 Census (age 70)
Weaver 91 (Gen 1.) Elizabeth Collier, Silk Weaver (1841-1861)
- born about 1790
- husband William Collier
- Silk Weaver, Hope Street, Bethnal Green
per 1841 Census (age about 45)
- Weaver 12 Virginia Row, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (age 57)
- Silk Weaver 14 to 13 Mead Street, Bethnal Green
per 1861 Census (age 68)
Weaver 92 (Gen 2.) Caroline Collier, Silk Weaver (1841)
- born 1822/3
- daughter of William & Elizabeth Collier
- Silk Weaver, Hope Street, Bethnal Green
per 1841 Census (age 18)
Weaver 93 (Gen 2.) James Collier, Silk Weaver (1841-1861)
- born about 1820
- son of William & Elizabeth Collier
- Silk Weaver Hope Street, Bethnal Green per 1841 Census (age about 20)
- Weaver of 4 Tyssen Street, Bethnal Green per 1851 Census
- Weaver of 3:4 Thyssen Street, Bethnal Green per 1861 Census
- Dock Labouter per 1871 Census (age 55)
Weaver 94 (Gen 2.) Samuel Collier, Silk Weaver (1841-1871)
- born about 1824/5
- son of William & Elizabeth Collier
- Silk Weaver, Hope Street, Bethnal Green per 1841 Census (age 16)
- Weaver of 4 Tyssen St Bethnal Green per 1851 Census
- Weaver of 3:4 Thyssen St Bethnal Green per 1861 Census
- Silk Weaver of 3 Thyssen St bethnal Green per 1871 Census (age 48)
Weaver 95 (Gen 2.) Sarah Collier, Silk Weaver (1841)
- born about 1826/7
- daughter of William & Elizabeth Collier
- Silk Weaver, Hope Street, Bethnal Green
per 1841 Census (age 14)
Weaver 96 (Gen 2.) William Collier, Weaver (1838-1861)
- bp 9.3.1812 at St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch
- son of William & Elizabeth Collier
- married to Hannah Hood 13.2.1836 at St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch
- Weaver, 21 Swan Street, Bethnal Green
per birth of daughter Charlotte Elizabeth 23.6.1838
- Weaver, 18 St James Street, Bethnal Green
per birth of son William 29.12.1839
- Silk Weaver, Somers Buildings, Hope Street, Bethnal Green
per 1841 Census (age about 25)
- Weaver, 12 Virginia Row, Bethnal Green
per birth of sons William 6.9.1841 and Samuel 2.4.1845
- Weaver 12 Virginia Row, Bethnal Green
per 1851 Census (age 39)
- Weaver 4 Diamond Court, Spitalfields
per 1861 Census (age 49)
Family 10
Weaver 109 (Gen 1) William Collier (1818-1848)
- born c 1795
- married ?Elizabeth
- ? Weaver of New Inn Yard per bp of William Collier 8.3.1818
- Weaver per marriage of son Joseph Collier to Elizabeth Matthews 19.6.1848
Weaver 110 (Gen 2.) Joseph Collier, Weaver (1840-1851)
- born c 1818
- ?bp 8.3.1818 (Parents William Collier, Weaver of New Inn Yard & Elizabeth Collier
- married Elizabeth Matthews 19.6.1848 St Mary's, Spitalfield Sq, Wheeler St
- Weaver 1 New Nichol Street, Bethnal Green
per birth of son Joseph 8.4.1840
- Weaver, White Horse Court, Wheeler Street, Spitalfields
per 1841 Census (age 25)
- Weaver 17 Virginia Row, Spitalfields per marriage cert 1848
- Silk Weaver 5 Vincent St, Bethnal Green per 1851 Census (age 32)
Family 11
Weaver 111 (Gen 2.) William Collier, Weaver (1853)
- Born circa 1810
- Weaver, Wells St, Hackney
per marriage of daughter Eleanor Collier to William Thwaites (25.12.1853 at Parish Church of South Hackney)
Witnesses: James Samuelk Furby & Ann (Collier) Furby
Family 12
Weaver 112 (Gen 1.) William Collier (Weaver 1842)
- Weaver per marriage of son James Collier of 4 Harriet Place 27.3.1842 Christ Church, Whitechapel
- Wife Sophia Thorogood
Family 13
Weaver 123 (Gen 2.) Thomas Collier Weaver (1840)
- born circa 1808
- wife Ann Primmer per IGI 23.6.1828 St Leonards, Shoreditch (Chapel of St John the Baptist, Hoxton)
- Weaver per birth of son George Furgus Collier 10.6.1840 at City of London Lying-in Hospital
Family 14
Weaver 124 (Gen 2.) Ann Collier, Silk Winder (1851)
- born c 1803/4 Spitalfields
- Married Silk Winder, 3 Tyssen St, Bethnal Green per 1851 Census (age 47)
Family 15
Weaver 127 (Gen 1.) Josiah Collier (1860)
- born c 1820
- Weaver per marriage of son Abraham Collier, Spinner of 7 Fox St & Mary Ann Howsham 2.1.1860 at St Matthews, Bethnal Green
Weaver 128 (Gen 3.) Mary Ann Howsham Weaveress 1861-1881
- born c 1838 (per 1851 Census)
- wife of Abraham Collier
- Weaveress of 7 Fox Street, Bethnal Green per 1861 Census
- Silk Fringe Weaver of 227 Cambridge Road, Bethnal Green per 1881 Census (age 37)
Family 16
Weaver 160 (Gen 1.) Matthew Collier Weaver (1820)
- born ? 14.11.1797, bp ? 18.9.1798 St Leonards, Shoreditch
- Parents ? William Delves Collier & Eleanor of Spencer St
- married Elizabeth Richards 1.8.1819 St Matthews, Bethnal Green
- Weaver per bp of son Matthew Delves Collier 3.9.1820 St Matthews, Bethnal Green
Family 17
Weaver 170 (Gen 1.) Josiah Collier Weaver (1819)
- born c 1795
- married Lydia c 1815
- Weaver per bp daughter Susanna Collier 4.1.1819 St Leonards, Shoreditch
Family 20
Weaver 200 Joel Collier Weaver (1851)
- born c 1797/8 Reading, Berks- Weaver/Inmate in Workhouse, Bethnal Green per 1851 Census
Notes:
1. All the names have been given an estimated Generation number
2. Leigh Collier numbered his Family Tree Maker sheets :
8/1 Thomas Collier
7/1 James Collier – his son
6/1 Thomas Collier – son of James
The above names have been listed in a Names Index:
Silk Weavers Named Collier - Families Name Index
Colin Bower
31 December 2011
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