1860: The US Census records that the nine month old William Baines was living in the 2nd Division of the 13th Ward of New York City on June 20, 1860. His father, Edward, was a saw grinder originally from England. His personal property was estimated to be 200 dollars at that time. His mother was 20 years old and they also had a lodger in their apartment, Catherine Dillon.
1870: The 1870 Federal Census shows a number of siblings and extended family members are part of their household. They are living at the 9th Election District in the 13th Ward of New York City on June 28, 1870. His father is listed as a machinist and his mother is keeping house for himself (10 years), his siblings: Mary Jane (8 years), James (5 years), Susan (4 years), John (2 years) and his mother's siblings: Harriet (18 years), Charles (14 years), and William (22 years). William Wainman is listed as a machinist, so with the help of his sister and brother-in-law, they are able to provide for the very large family.
1882: At the age of 23, William Baines married Louisa Oster on November 29, 1882 in New York City. At this point, William was a machinist. His younger brother James was his best man.
1900: William was captured again in the 1900 Federal Census. He lives 556 Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn with his wife, Louisa, and his children: Charles (16), Lillian (13), Mabel (10) and Martha (8). He continues to be employed as a machinist. His son Charles is working as a cloth cutter.
1910: The Federal Census shows that William was still living at 556 Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn and he was continuing to work as a machinist. His children Lillian (23), Martha (18) and William (11) were still living with him and his wife Louisa. Lillian was employed as a working at a printing press and Martha was working as a book binder.
1915: The New York State Census shows that the family moved to Halsey St. in Brooklyn sometime between 1910-1915. William (16) and Lillian (28) are still living with William and his wife Louisa.
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| William Edward Baines 1859-1932 |
1920: William (21) and Lillian are still living at home with their parents William (53) and his wife Louisa. William, Sr. is working for the Foundry as a machinist. His son, William is now a lithographer and daughter Lillian is a secretary for a book company.
1925: The family is still living together in the 1925 New York Census at 1135 Halsey St. in Brooklyn. William, Sr. is still a machinist and his children continue with the same occupations.
1930: The US Census shows that William Baines is now retired and his wife has passed away. He is 70 years old and he is living with his daughter, Lillian, who continues to work for a book company. They continue to live on Halsey St., but their new address is 1170.
1932: William Edward Baines passed away on December 24, 1932 due to a stroke and a heart attack. He was buried on December 28, 1932 at Lutheran Cemetary, now called All Faiths Cemetary in Brooklyn, New York.
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