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We remember Abraham Dobbins
We remember Abraham Dobbins
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1901
location
16 New Street, Darfield, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8991457
31st March 1901
1911
location
16 New Street, Darfield, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8991458
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Wath-On-Dearne, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8991407
28th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
13/249
York and Lancaster Regiment
13th (Service) Battalion (1st Barnsley Pals)
Source:7496531
28th September 1914
service
British Army
Private
13/249
York and Lancaster Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:7496531
1917
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:7496531
Source:8991419
27th August 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 125 to 128.
Source:7496531
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Abraham |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Dobbins |
| Source | 1650478 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 New Street, Darfield, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 16 New Street, Darfield, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13/249 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 13/249 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 13th (Service) Battalion (1st Barnsley Pals) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Dobbins | father | ||
| Barbara Ann Pettit | mother |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-28 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Family gravestone memorial for Abraham DobbinsA complex gravestone, probably once white, now grey and with a green tinge in places. The central information panel is topped with a wreath in a pointed section. On either side are shorter pillars with decorative grooves, in all giving a stepped impression.
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WW1 Memorial Tablet in All Saints Church, DarfieldA beautiful decorative plaque or tablet with green marble surrounding lists of names on paler stone. In the centre is a mosaic of a saint kneeling holding his sword as a cross. Above are the coat of arms of England.Contributed by:
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GRO birth snip Abraham DobbinsScreen snip of the GRO index entry for Abraham's birth in March Q 1893. His mother's maiden name was Petitt.Contributed by:
Linda571
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Register for All Saints, Darfield, Barnsley, Yorkshire | Linda571 | |
| Army Register of Soldiers' Effects | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Family gravestone memorial for Abraham Dobbins | Linda571 | |
| WW1 Memorial Tablet in All Saints Church, Darfield | Linda571 | |
| GRO birth snip Abraham Dobbins | Linda571 |
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