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We remember Arthur Harper
We remember Arthur Harper
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
William Mills
Source:6184514
1874
1876
sibling
Emily Mills
Source:6184514
1876
1880
sibling
Francis Harper
Source:6184514
1880
1881
location
back of 18 Heath Mill Lane, Deritend, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:1567035
1881 - 1891
1881
1899
location
101 Bordesley Park Road, Birmingham
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6184514
1899 - 1904
1904
employment
Labourer
Birmingham Corporation
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6184514
1904 - 1914
1904
location
1, Court 5, High Street, Deritend, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6184514
1904 - 1907
1904
marriage
Elizabeth Coley
Source:6184514
16th October 1904
1906
children
Francis Harper
Source:6184514
20th August 1906
1907
location
6, Court 6, High Street, Deritend, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6184514
1907 - 1910
1907
children
William Harper
Source:6184514
8th November 1907
1908
children
Henry Harper
Source:6184514
26th November 1908
1910
location
24 The Retreat, Bordesley Park Rd; Small Heath
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6184514
1910 - 1911
1911
children
Alfred harper
Source:6184514
7th January 1911
1911
location
7 Lichfield Terrace, Small Heath, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6184514
1911 - 1926
1920
children
Hilda May Harper
Source:6184514
6th September 1920
1926
location
514 Hobmoor Road, Yardley, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6184514
1926 - 1943
employment
Labourer
Birmingham Small Arms
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6184514
employment
Bedstead maker - caster
Bedstead Manufacturer
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6184514
service
British Army
Private
1833
Rifle Brigade
Source:1567035
service
British Army
Private
159398
Labour Corps
Source:1567035
1943
death
Not War Related
Cause of death was given as - "a) Myocardial Degeneration. b) Asthma & Cronic Bronchitis".
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6184514
22nd September 1943
burial
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6184514
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Harper |
| Source | 1567035 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Court 5, High Street, Deritend, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | 1904 - 1907 | |
| 101 Bordesley Park Road, Birmingham | United Kingdom | away from home address | 1899 - 1904 | |
| 24 The Retreat, Bordesley Park Rd; Small Heath | United Kingdom | their own address | 1910 - 1911 | |
| 514 Hobmoor Road, Yardley, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | 1926 - 1943 | |
| 6, Court 6, High Street, Deritend, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | 1907 - 1910 | |
| 7 Lichfield Terrace, Small Heath, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 - 1926 | |
| back of 18 Heath Mill Lane, Deritend, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | 1881 - 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1833 | Rifle Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | 159398 | Labour Corps | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Harper | son | 20th August 1906 | |
| William Harper | son | 8th November 1907 | |
| Henry Harper | son | 26th November 1908 | |
| Alfred harper | son | 7th January 1911 | |
| Hilda May Harper | daughter | 6th September 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Harper | mother | ||
| Arthur Harper | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Mills | step-brother | 1874 | |
| Emily Mills | step-sister | 1876 | |
| Francis Harper | brother | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Coley | wife | 16th October 1904 |
Media
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159398 Pt. Arthur Harper c1914Studio photo given to his wife Elizabeth
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Arthur's family.Arthur carried this photo, of his wife Elizabeth and their sons, with him when he went to war.Contributed by:
Elizabeth31784 -
514 Hobmoor Road, Yardley, BirminghamArthur, his wife Elizabeth, their four son's and only surviving daughter (my mother) moved further out of the city into this house which was part of an estate that had recently been built on acquired farm land.Contributed by:
Elizabeth31784 -
Arthur Harper born 19th August 1881Copy of birth certificate for Arthur HarperContributed by:
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1901 censusArthur aged 19, working as a 'bedstead rail maker', was a lodging at 101 Bordesley Park Road with his brother Francis, uncle William Lewis and two cousins William Lewis & Annie (Lewis) Bragg.Contributed by:
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Marriage of Arthur Harper & Elizabeth ColeyThe parish marriage record shows that Arthur & Elizabeth were married, by banns, at St John's Church, Deritend, Birmingham.Contributed by:
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1911 censusArthur, aged 29, working as a 'corporation labourer' is recorded as living with Elizabeth and their 4 young son's. He has mistakenly included their daughter Annie's name. She was born in March 1905 but only lived for a few months.Contributed by:
Elizabeth31784
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Elizabeth31784 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Elizabeth31784 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 159398 Pt. Arthur Harper c1914 | Elizabeth31784 | |
| Arthur's family. | Elizabeth31784 | |
| 514 Hobmoor Road, Yardley, Birmingham | Elizabeth31784 | |
| Arthur Harper born 19th August 1881 | Elizabeth31784 | |
| 1901 census | Elizabeth31784 | |
| Marriage of Arthur Harper & Elizabeth Coley | Elizabeth31784 | |
| 1911 census | Elizabeth31784 |
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