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We remember James George
We remember James George
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1907
marriage
Ellen Stewart
Source:9334578
25th September 1907 - 11th May 1931
1909
children
Edmund Stewart George
Source:9334544
19th March 1909
1911
children
Sarah Nelson George
Source:9334544
8th January 1911
1913
children
Anne Green George
Source:9334544
11th February 1913
1914
enlistment
Belfast
Ireland
Source:9334890
15th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Driver
TS/8749
Source:9334890
15th December 1914 - 2nd February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Saddler/Sergeant
ASC
Source:9334890
2nd February 1915 - 18th May 1916
1915
children
James George
Source:9334544
9th November 1915
1916
service
British Army
Saddler/Corporal
ASC
Source:9334890
18th May 1916
1921
children
Elizabeth George
Source:9334544
7th April 1921
1923
children
David Burrows George
Source:9334544
27th February 1923
1933
marriage
Lydia Jackson
Source:9334316
14th March 1933
service
British Army
Corporal
TS/8749
Army Service Corps
Source:1325538
1948
death
Newtownards, Down, Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
Source:9334288
20th July 1948
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | George |
| Source | 1325538 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | TS/8749 | Army Service Corps | Corporal | ||
| British Army | TS/8749 | Driver | |||
| British Army | ASC | Saddler/Sergeant | |||
| British Army | ASC | Saddler/Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Green George | daughter | 11th February 1913 | |
| Edmund Stewart George | son | 19th March 1909 | |
| James George | son | 9th November 1915 | |
| Sarah Nelson George | daughter | 8th January 1911 | |
| Elizabeth George | daughter | 7th April 1921 | |
| David Burrows George | son | 27th February 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah George formerly Neilson | mother | ||
| James George | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Jackson | wife | 14th March 1933 | |
| Ellen Stewart | wife | 25th September 1907 |
Media
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Birth certificateJames George, son of James George, labourer of Drumhirk and Sarah George formerly Neilson, was born on 22nd September 1884 at Drumhirk with Margaret Dunn of Wallace Street, Newtownards present at the birth.
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James George, on the left, in SalonicaT/D 8749 Saddler Corporal James George, No 3 Section, 18th Aux Horse Transport, Salonica Expeditionary Force on the left of the photograph.
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Will Calendars from PRONIJames George died on 20 July 1948 and left his effects to his second wife, LydiaContributed by:
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James George marriage to Ellen StewartThis is a photocopy from the Register of Marriages at the Abbey Church, Bangor, Co DownContributed by:
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Death of first wife, EllenCopy of entry in the National Probate CalendarContributed by:
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Army Form B 2505 Short Service AttestationEnlistment in Ulster Div Train ASC in BelfastContributed by:
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Letter home from Salonica, 1st February 1917A letter full of snippets describing his arrival at SalonicaContributed by:
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Second letter home from SalonicaAnother letter full of snippets of informationContributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Ireland Census 1911 Transcription | Shelagh30426 | |
| Ireland Census 1901 Transcription | Shelagh30426 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Shelagh30426 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Shelagh30426 | |
| James George, on the left, in Salonica | Shelagh30426 | |
| Will Calendars from PRONI | Shelagh30426 | |
| James George marriage to Ellen Stewart | Shelagh30426 | |
| Death of first wife, Ellen | Shelagh30426 | |
| Army Form B 2505 Short Service Attestation | Shelagh30426 | |
| Letter home from Salonica, 1st February 1917 | Shelagh30426 | |
| Second letter home from Salonica | Shelagh30426 |
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