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We remember William Harriss
We remember William Harriss
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
John Harriss
Source:9005466
1877
1878
sibling
Edith Mary Harriss
Source:9005466
1878
1880
1881
location
64 Victoria Street, Bordesley, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9005467
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Lizzie Harriss
Source:9005620
1881
1883
sibling
Helen Harriss
Source:9005620
1883
1884
sibling
Albert Edwards Harriss
Source:9005466
1884
1888
sibling
Gertrude Harriss
Source:9005623
1888
1889
sibling
Ethel Rosa Harriss
Source:9005466
1889
1891
location
51 Jenkins Street, Bordesley, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9005466
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Emily Harriss
Source:9005623
1891
1892
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9005627
1892 - 1893
1894
sibling
Frances Harriss
Source:9005623
1894
1898
sibling
Thomas James Harriss
Source:9005378
1898
1905
marriage
Lucy Marian Maisey
Source:9005406
1905
1911
location
Albury, Church Road, Hall Green, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9005378
2nd April 1911
1939
location
615 Foxhollies Road , Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9005406
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:1603422
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Machine Gun Corps
Source:1603422
1960
death
Birmingham, Warks
United Kingdom
Source:9009461
Source:9005414
7th January 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Harriss |
| Source | 1603422 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Jenkins Street, Bordesley, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 615 Foxhollies Road , Birmingham, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 64 Victoria Street, Bordesley, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Albury, Church Road, Hall Green, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | South Staffordshire Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Harriss | mother | ||
| Edward Harriss | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas James Harriss | brother | 1898 | |
| Gertrude Harriss | sister | 1888 | |
| Emily Harriss | sister | 1891 | |
| Frances Harriss | sister | 1894 | |
| Lizzie Harriss | sister | 1881 | |
| Helen Harriss | sister | 1883 | |
| Edith Mary Harriss | sister | 1878 | |
| John Harriss | brother | 1877 | |
| Albert Edwards Harriss | brother | 1884 | |
| Ethel Rosa Harriss | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Marian Maisey | wife | 1905 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
Andrew10867
Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Andrew10867 | |
| Baptism | Andrew10867 | |
| Parents 1901 Census entry | Andrew10867 | |
| Parents 1911 Census entry | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wounded | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 |
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