Guernsey Butchers : Hellier

Origin

William Hellier and his wife Jane were both born in England, and emigrated to Guernsey. Their eldest son, Frank, was born in England - the rest of their children were born in the island. It is likely that L Hellier, who holds a market stall in 1845, is William's father, since he takes over the stall by 1861. By 1874, the spelling of their name had been transformed into HILLIER.

At least three of their children took up the profession. In the 1881 Census, Agnes, Susan and her husband Joseph Yearsley, and their son George were all described as butchers. George HELLIER held his own market stall in 1891.

Family

William HELLIER ( 1806 - ? ) m Jane ? ( 1809 - ? )

• Frank HELLIER (1831-?)
• Jane HELLIER (1838-?)
• Agnes HELLIER ( 1841 - ? )
• Susan HELLIER ( 1844 - ? ) m Joseph YEARSLEY (1841 - ?)
• Jepie HELLIER ( 1848 - ? )
• George HELLIER (1854 - ?)

Those in bold were butchers

Earliest Mention in Guernsey

• 1838, birth of William's daughter Jane.

Stallholdings

• L Hellier holds stall 11 in 1845.
• William Hellier takes over stall 11 by 1861. By 1874, he was occupying stall 23.
• In 1881, Jane, widow is a Butcheress (1881 Census)
• In 1891, George Hellier holds a market stall.

Residence

• William & Jane: Bruce Lane, St Peter Port (1841 Census)
• William & Jane : Les Canichers, St Peter Port (1851 Census)
• William : Mount Row, St Peter Port (1874 Directory)
• Jane: The Holderness, Les Hubits, St Martins (1881 Census)