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We remember John Greensitt
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Richard Howey Greensitt
Source:1455346
1878
1883
1910
employment
Amusement caterer
Whitley Bay
United Kingdom
Source:1455346
1910 - 1914
1912
children
Sara Jane Ivison Greensitt
Source:1455346
1912
1912
employment
Manager
Spanish City Amusement Centre Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:6247439
1912 - 1918
1914
service
British Army
Private
438
Northumberland Hussars
7th Division British Expeditionary Force
Source:1455346
1914
1918
children
Mabel Stirling Greensitt
Source:1455346
1918
1920
location
Monkseaton, Northumberland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6247439
1920 - 1927
1921
children
Joan Greensitt
Source:1455346
1921
1925
children
Mildred Constance Greensitt
Source:1455346
1925
1925
employment
Executive Officer
Ministry of Pensions
Newcastle on Tyne and Acton, London
United Kingdom
Source:1455346
1925 - 1945
1929
location
11 Bramley Road, Ealing, London W5
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6247439
1929 - 1946
children
John Robert Greensitt
Source:1455346
employment
Executive Officer
Ministry of Pensions
Acton, London
United Kingdom
Source:6247439
marriage
Isabella Miller Stirling
Source:6247439
service
British Army
Private
438
Northumberland Hussars
Source:1455346
1946
death
Not War Related
Heart disease
London
United Kingdom
Source:1455346
4th April 1946
sibling
Joseph Ivison Greensitt
Source:1455346
sibling
Sallie Greensitt
Source:1455346
sibling
Jane Bright Greensitt
Source:1455346
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Greensitt |
| Source | 1455346 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bramley Road, Ealing, London W5 | United Kingdom | their own address | 1929 - 1946 | |
| Monkseaton, Northumberland | United Kingdom | their own address | 1920 - 1927 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 438 | Northumberland Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 438 | Northumberland Hussars | 7th Division British Expeditionary Force | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Jane Ivison Greensitt | daughter | 1912 | |
| Mabel Stirling Greensitt | daughter | 1918 | |
| Joan Greensitt | daughter | 1921 | |
| Mildred Constance Greensitt | daughter | 1925 | |
| John Robert Greensitt | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Greensitt, nee Ivison | mother | ||
| John Greensitt | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Howey Greensitt | brother | 1878 | |
| Joseph Ivison Greensitt | brother | ||
| Sallie Greensitt | sister | ||
| Jane Bright Greensitt | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Miller Stirling | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fair | blue | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
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John Greensitt Snr and his three sonsSgt. Major John Greensitt Snr my great grandfather, pictured (seated with sword) with sons Richard Howey (left), John (my grandfather) centre and Joseph Ivison Greensitt (right) in the uniform of the Northumberland Hussars. pre 1914Contributed by:
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John GreensittIn uniform - Northumberland Hussars. From family collection.
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The Greensitt FamilyJohn Greensitt Snr (seated with sword) R.S.M., sons Richard (standing left back), John Jnr (middle back) and Joseph (right, back). In dress uniform of the Northumberland Hussars (black with silver frogging).Contributed by:
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John Greensitt, 1930sMy grandfather John Greensitt with his wife Isabella (nee Stirling) on his right and his daughter Mabel (Billie) on his left at Ventnor, IoW. pre WW2Contributed by:
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John GreensittJohn Greensitt with wife Isabella Miller Stirling and grandson Colin Andrew Bickley-Roe. Taken early 1940s during WW2 in LondonContributed by:
Researchers12668
Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Greensitt | Researchers12668 | |
| John Greensitt Snr and his three sons | Researchers12668 | |
| John Greensitt | Researchers12668 | |
| The Greensitt Family | Researchers12668 | |
| John Greensitt, 1930s | Researchers12668 | |
| John Greensitt | Researchers12668 |
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