Willima (o/w Ina) McWhan

Willima (o/w Ina) Jane Gordon McWhan 

Born: 18 April 1885, Wortley 

Father: George McWhan (b. 1834)

Mother: Jane McWhan (b. 1858) (d. 1898)

In 1891 – 

She is at Taylor Hill, Cawthorne, Yorkshire. Her father is listed as ‘Schoolmaster Certificated’. Willma and her mother are unlisted. Her great-aunt, Jane Grocer (b. 1811), is listed as ‘Retired Cook’. 

In 1901 – 

She is at Beck Cottage, Hesket in the Forest, Penrith. Her father is listed as widower and ‘Retired Certified Teacher’. Her aunt, Jane McWhan (b. 1847), is listed as ‘Retired Dressmaker’. Willima is unlisted. 

In 10/06 – 

Appointed to Leeds Council. £80.

In 10/08 – 

Address is 29 Cottage Road, Far Headingley, Leeds. 

In 1921 – 

She is at 45 Manor Drive, Leeds as a boarder. The head of the household, Beatrice G A Bearup (b. 1882), is listed as ‘Health Visitor’. Beatrice’s mother, Elizabeth A Bearup (b. 1858), is unlisted. Ina is listed as ‘Elementary School Teacher’. 

In 1939 – 

She is at 1 Oldlands Avenue, Keymer, Cuckfield, Sussex. Madeline Powell (b. 1872) is unlisted. Arthur Powell (b. 1859) is listed as ‘Commercial Traveller Retired’. Ina is listed as ‘Chartered Surveyor Attached to School’. 

d.         3 December 1967,Chichester                                       

McWHAN, Ina of Flat 24, Streete Court, Victoria Drive, Bognor Regis died 03 December 1967. Probate London 19 January. £1465.