Cecilia Timbers was born around 1887 in Leyton, Essex, and was the daughter of William Timbers (1862) and Cecilia. In 1891 she was living at 94 Wellington Road, West Ham. In 1901 she was living at 50 Wellington Road.

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• 1. 1901 Census. 50 Wellington Rd, West Ham. Cecilia Timbers. Daughter. Age 14. Born Leyton. • 2. 1891 Census. 94 Wellington Rd, West Ham. Cecilia M. Timbers. Daughter. Age 4. Born Leyton.