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We remember Samuel Horsley
We remember Samuel Horsley
Timeline
Timeline
1860
1881
marriage
Lydia Coe
Source:9321194
17th April 1881
1882
children
Joseph S Horsley
Source:9320406
1882
1884
children
Sarah E A Horsley
Source:9320406
1884
1884
children
Reuben Horsley
Source:9320406
1884
1887
children
Nellie Horsley
Source:9320406
1887
1890
children
Bernard Horsley
Source:9320406
1890
1891
employment
ironstone labourer
Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9320406
5th April 1891
1891
location
6 Queen St., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9320406
5th April 1891
1892
children
Alice Horsley
Source:9320411
1892
1893
children
Mabel Horsley
Source:9320411
1893
1893
children
Harry Horsley
Source:9320411
1893
1895
children
Oscar Horsley
Source:9320411
1895
1897
children
Arthur Horsley
Source:9320411
1897
1900
children
Florence M Horsley
Source:9320412
1900
1901
employment
carter
Urban Council
Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9320411
31st March 1901
1901
location
11 Havelock St., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9320411
31st March 1901 - 2nd April 1911
1911
employment
general labourer
Urban Council
Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9320412
2nd April 1911
1916
enlistment
Northampton
United Kingdom
Source:9321194
7th December 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9321194
1st January 1917 - 28th January 1918
1918
dates
Age 59
Source:9319691
16th March 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9319691
16th March 1918
service
British Army
Pioneer
220525
Royal Engineers
Source:1965548
service
British Army
Pioneer
WR-20089
Royal Engineers
Road Transport Dept.
Source:9319691
1938
death
Not War Related
Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9575706
Source:9320414
14th July 1938
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Horsley |
| Source | 1965548 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Havelock St., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | their own address | 31st March 1901 - 2nd April 1911 | |
| 6 Queen St., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 220525 | Royal Engineers | Pioneer | ||
| British Army | WR-20089 | Royal Engineers | Road Transport Dept. | Pioneer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph S Horsley | son | 1882 | |
| Reuben Horsley | son | 1884 | |
| Sarah E A Horsley | daughter | 1884 | |
| Nellie Horsley | daughter | 1887 | |
| Bernard Horsley | son | 1890 | |
| Alice Horsley | daughter | 1892 | |
| Harry Horsley | son | 1893 | |
| Mabel Horsley | daughter | 1893 | |
| Oscar Horsley | son | 1895 | |
| Arthur Horsley | son | 1897 | |
| Florence M Horsley | daughter | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Coe | wife | 17th April 1881 |
Media
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Samuel Horsley.
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Communities
Communities
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Horsley family of Desborough, NorthamptonshireMore about Horsley family of Desborough, Northamptonshire
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Desborough Cemetery, NorthamptonshireMore about Desborough Cemetery, Northamptonshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to son, Harry Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Desborough Scrapbook | Liz37211 | |
| Link to son, Reuben Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Link to son, Frederick Oscar Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Link to son, Bernard Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Link to son, Arthur Horsley | Liz37211 | |
| Desborough Cemetery Memorial Inscriptions | Liz37211 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Samuel Horsley of Desborough | Liz37211 |
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