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We remember John Finnigan
We remember John Finnigan
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Thomas Finnigan
Source:8700900
1883
1883
location
Mid Street, Lochee, Dundee
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8700900
1883 - 1891
1885
birth
Mid Street, Lochee, Dundee, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8700901
17th November 1885
1887
sibling
Robert Finnigan
Source:8700900
1887
1889
sibling
Bridget Finnigan
Source:8700900
1889
1891
sibling
Margaret Finnigan
Source:8700900
1891
1891
location
Steedman's Square, Abbotshall, Kirkcaldy & Abbotshall, Fife, Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8700900
1891
1898
service
British Army
Private
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
3rd Territorial Battalion
Source:8700889
1898 - 1914
1901
employment
Hackle Machinist
unknown probably a mill
Arbroath, St. Vigeans, Forfarshire
United Kingdom
Source:8700903
1901
1901
location
27, Dishland Street, Arbroath, St Vigeans, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8700903
1901
1908
marriage
Helen Conklin
Source:8700889
5th February 1908
1908
children
Margaret Finnigan
Source:8700889
19th May 1908
1910
children
James Finnigan
Source:8700889
25th January 1910
1912
children
Helen Finnigan
Source:8700889
1st October 1912
1914
children
Robert Finnigan
Source:8700889
4th March 1914
1914
dates
Age 28
Source:8700889
16th April 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
1882
BlacK Watch (Royal Highlanders)
4th Battalion
Source:8700889
16th April 1914 - 27th January 1916
1914
enlistment
Dundee
United Kingdom
Source:8700889
16th April 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Chronic Bronchitis and, by the end of his service, active tuberculosis.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8700892
1914 - 1916
1914
location
54 Polepark St. Dundee
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8700889
1914 - 1916
1916
location
8 Hunter St. Dundee
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8700889
1916
1916
discharge
Source:8700892
2nd July 1916
1917
location
57 Brook St. Dundee
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8700892
2nd July 1917
employment
Warehouseman
J M Kidd
Dundee
United Kingdom
Source:8700889
service
British Army
Private
1882
4th Royal Highlanders
Source:1748933
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Finnigan |
| Source | 1748933 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27, Dishland Street, Arbroath, St Vigeans, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland | United Kingdom | away from home address | 1901 | |
| 54 Polepark St. Dundee | United Kingdom | their own address | 1914 - 1916 | |
| 57 Brook St. Dundee | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd July 1917 | |
| 8 Hunter St. Dundee | United Kingdom | their own address | 1916 | |
| Mid Street, Lochee, Dundee | United Kingdom | their own address | 1883 - 1891 | |
| Steedman's Square, Abbotshall, Kirkcaldy & Abbotshall, Fife, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1882 | 4th Royal Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 1882 | BlacK Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 3rd Territorial Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Finnigan | daughter | 19th May 1908 | |
| James Finnigan | son | 25th January 1910 | |
| Helen Finnigan | daughter | 1st October 1912 | |
| Robert Finnigan | son | 4th March 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Jamieson | mother | ||
| Thomas Finnigan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Finnigan | brother | 1883 | |
| Robert Finnigan | brother | 1887 | |
| Bridget Finnigan | sister | 1889 | |
| Margaret Finnigan | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Conklin | wife | 5th February 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fair | brown | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-04-16 | 5'3" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Thomas77219 | |
| WO 364 - First World War pension claims | Thomas77219 | |
| Silver War Badge | Thomas77219 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Thomas77219 | |
| Statutory Birth Certificate | Thomas77219 | |
| 1901 Scotland Census | Thomas77219 |
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