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We remember John Thomas Farrell
We remember John Thomas Farrell
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Sarah Jane Knowles-Farrell
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22nd May 1874
1875
1879
sibling
Margaret Ann Farrell
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17th January 1879
1880
sibling
Elizabeth Farrell
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11th October 1880
1881
location
27a Burdon Street, Ryhope
United Kingdom
parents address
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1881
1882
sibling
James Farrell
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9th January 1882
1883
sibling
Robert Farrell
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8th March 1883
1885
sibling
Mary Farrell
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4th May 1885
1886
sibling
Barbara Farrell
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27th June 1886
1891
employment
Driver in a coal mine
County Durham
United Kingdom
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1891
1891
location
47 Dunston Street, Jarrow
United Kingdom
parents address
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1891
1901
employment
Shifter (below bank)
County Durham
United Kingdom
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1901
1901
location
20 Back Railway Street South, Seaham
United Kingdom
their own address
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1901
1905
marriage
Mary Richardson
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28th January 1905
1905
location
62 Queen Street, Ryhope
United Kingdom
their own address
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28th January 1905
1905
children
James Farrell
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6th February 1905
1906
children
Hilda Farrell
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1906
1908
children
Mary Farrell
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23rd June 1908
1911
employment
Coal miner hewer
County Durham
United Kingdom
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1911
1911
location
4 Eglinton Street North, Monkwearmouth
United Kingdom
their own address
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1911
1914
children
Jane Farrell
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18th April 1914
1915
enlistment
Sunderland
United Kingdom
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27th September 1915
1915
location
14 Dryden Street, Southwick, Sunderland
United Kingdom
their own address
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27th September 1915
1917
awards
Good Conduct Badge
Other War Service Award
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27th September 1917
1920
marriage
Catherine Ann Finn
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1920
service
British Army
Private
T4/14117
Army Service Corps
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1943
death
Not War Related
Sunderland
United Kingdom
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1943
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dryden Street, Southwick, Sunderland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 27th September 1915 | |
| 20 Back Railway Street South, Seaham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| 27a Burdon Street, Ryhope | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 4 Eglinton Street North, Monkwearmouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 47 Dunston Street, Jarrow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 62 Queen Street, Ryhope | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th January 1905 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T4/14117 | Army Service Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Good Conduct Badge | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Farrell | son | 6th February 1905 | |
| Hilda Farrell | daughter | 1906 | |
| Mary Farrell | daughter | 23rd June 1908 | |
| Jane Farrell | daughter | 18th April 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Knowles | mother | ||
| John Farrell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Knowles-Farrell | step-sister | 22nd May 1874 | |
| Margaret Ann Farrell | sister | 17th January 1879 | |
| Elizabeth Farrell | sister | 11th October 1880 | |
| James Farrell | brother | 9th January 1882 | |
| Robert Farrell | brother | 8th March 1883 | |
| Mary Farrell | sister | 4th May 1885 | |
| Barbara Farrell | sister | 27th June 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Richardson | wife | 28th January 1905 | |
| Catherine Ann Finn | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-27 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
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John Thomas FarrellThis picture is of John Thomas Farrell in his army uniform.
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A decorative postcard sent by John Thomas FarrellThis pretty postcard was addressed to John Thomas's daughter Mary (also known as Mollie) and simply states: "To Mollie From Daddy, Somewhere in France".Contributed by:
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A decorative postcard sent by John Thomas FarrellThis pretty postcard was addressed to John Thomas's daughter Mary. On the reverse is the message: "From Father to Molly, wishing you a happy Birthday."Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
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| John Thomas Farrell | Terence43630 | |
| A decorative postcard sent by John Thomas Farrell | Terence43630 | |
| A decorative postcard sent by John Thomas Farrell | Terence43630 |
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