William Henry Day actor.

[Selina]

It appears to me that the tree(s) on Ancestry are possibly linking the wrong records for William  Henry Day to the photos and posters.

The William they quote census records for appears to have been a labourer.

Findmypast, GenesReunited and Ancestry are all offering free access to the 1911 census at present although FindMyPast and GR just show transcripts but on Ancestry you can get the full image and if you look for William H. Day born 1857 you will find him with correct occupation.

He is also in the 1901 Census with his wife Marie.  He is an actor, aged 40 born Cambridge.

Unfortunately the ages on the census records give different birth years but it could be worth trying to follow up on this William Henry Day.

Selina

[geckogirl]

Thank you for that Selina. I have noticed several errors on 'that' site. if he was born Cambridge area, unlikely its our family.
I do appreciate you looking. I will still follow it up, I like to dot all the Ts and cross the Is.

[4licks]

Hi, I am the submitter of the photos of William Henry Day. These come from original posters and photos, currently in possession of the widow of my Uncle Paul Day. William Henry Day comes from Leyton Messed and his ancestors from villages around Sudbury Ipswich. His son, John Henry Day was my grandfather. William Henry Day worked on railways from Leyton and his acting was part time. The posters of the 1870-80 should not be compared to the photos which are of a much older man than the posters. He would only be 25-30 when acting in these plays.
Perhaps if you have any other info that is contrary to the above, you could send to me at keithday6@gmail.com. All census details of William Henry and John Henry Day are accurate, particularly addresses in Knapp Rd.
Regards Keith Day, son of George Reginald Day, son of John Henry, son of William Henry.

[geckogirl]

Unfortunately, this William Henry Day, has no connection to my branch of the family.