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We remember Franklin Thomas How
We remember Franklin Thomas How
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
William How
Source:8578537
1872
1873
birth
Gaddesden Row, Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8578530
Source:8578536
1873
1875
sibling
Walter How
Source:8578537
1875
1876
sibling
Herbert How
Source:8578537
1876
1877
sibling
Christopher How
Source:8578537
1877
1880
sibling
Frederick How
Source:8578537
1880
1881
dates
Age 6
Source:8578537
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Cross Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8578537
3rd April 1881
1891
dates
Age 17
Source:8578536
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Farm servant
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8578536
5th April 1891
1891
location
Austins Place, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8578536
5th April 1891
1903
employment
Shunter
Willesden Junction, London
United Kingdom
Source:9232249
5th April 1903
1903
marriage
Sarah Ann Bridges
Source:9599949
5th April 1903
1903
location
117 Railway Cottages, Willesden, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9232249
5th April 1903
1905
children
Florence May How
Source:9601320
2nd April 1905
1905
employment
Waggon repairer
Willesden, London
United Kingdom
Source:9601320
14th May 1905
1905
location
47 Redfern Road, Willesden, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9601320
14th May 1905
1907
children
Alice Grace How
Source:9232278
1907
1911
dates
Age 38
Source:9232278
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Waggon repairer
Railway Company
Willesden, London
United Kingdom
Source:9232278
2nd April 1911
1911
location
63 Redfern Road, Willesden, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9232278
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Gladys Jane Helen How
Source:9599949
1912
1914
children
Edith Annie How
Source:9599949
1914
1914
enlistment
Source:8578534
5th October 1914
1919
discharge
Source:8578534
3rd February 1919
1923
location
63 Redfern Road, Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9600634
1923
1924
location
63 Redfern Road, Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9600599
1924
1927
location
63 Redfern Road, Willesden, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9232322
1927
1928
location
8 Brentfield, Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9600572
1928
1929
location
8 Brentfield, Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9600194
1929
1930
location
8 Brentfield, Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9600555
1930
1931
location
8 Brentfield, Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9600227
1931
1933
location
8 Brentfield, Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9600019
1933
1934
location
8 Brentfield, Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9601297
1934
1935
location
8 Brentfield, Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9599995
1935
1936
location
204 North Circular Road, Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9599949
1936
service
British Army
Sapper
267478
Royal Engineers
Source:1976838
service
British Army
Private
8625
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Source:1976838
service
British Army
Private
12675
Training Battalion
Source:1976838
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/271089
Royal Engineers
Railway Troops Depot
Source:9232220
1936
death
Not War Related
Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:8578535
1936
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Franklin Thomas |
| Initials | FT |
| Last Name | How |
| Source | 8578534 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Railway Cottages, Willesden, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1903 | |
| 204 North Circular Road, Willesden, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1936 | |
| 47 Redfern Road, Willesden, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th May 1905 | |
| 63 Redfern Road, Willesden, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 63 Redfern Road, Willesden, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1927 | |
| 63 Redfern Road, Willesden, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1923 | |
| 63 Redfern Road, Willesden, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1924 | |
| 8 Brentfield, Willesden, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1928 | |
| 8 Brentfield, Willesden, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1929 | |
| 8 Brentfield, Willesden, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1930 | |
| 8 Brentfield, Willesden, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1931 | |
| 8 Brentfield, Willesden, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1933 | |
| 8 Brentfield, Willesden, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1934 | |
| 8 Brentfield, Willesden, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1935 | |
| Austins Place, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Cross Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 267478 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 8625 | Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 12675 | Training Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | WR/271089 | Royal Engineers | Railway Troops Depot | Sapper |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Grace How | daughter | 1907 | |
| Gladys Jane Helen How | daughter | 1912 | |
| Edith Annie How | daughter | 1914 | |
| Florence May How | daughter | 2nd April 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza How | mother | ||
| Henry How | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William How | brother | 1872 | |
| Walter How | brother | 1875 | |
| Herbert How | brother | 1876 | |
| Christopher How | brother | 1877 | |
| Frederick How | brother | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Bridges | wife | 5th April 1903 |
Media
Media
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WW1 Award of British War and Victory MedalsExtract from Royal Engineers WW1 Roll for awards of British War and Victory medals containing entry for Franklin T How.Contributed by:
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WW1 Silver War Badge RollExtract from WW1 Royal Engineers Roll for Silver War Badge Awards containing details for Franklin T How.Contributed by:
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Marriage RegistrationExtract from All Souls, Willesden, London parish registers showing marriage registration details for Franklin T How.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1927 Willesden Electoral Registers containing address of Franklin T How.Contributed by:
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1891 England Census Record1891 census record containing entry for household of Henry and Eliza How in which lived their son Franklin T How aged 17 years old.Contributed by:
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1881 England Census Record1881 census record containing entry for household of Henry and Eliza How, parents of Franklin How.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1936 Electoral Register for Willesden, Middlesex containing entries for Franklin Thomas and Sarah Ann How.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1935 Harrow Electoral Register containing entries for Franklin Thomas and Sarah Ann How.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1933 Electoral Register for Harrow, Middlesex containing entries for Franklin Thomas and Sarah Ann How.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1929 Electoral Register for Harrow, Middlesex containing entries for Franklin Thomas and Sarah Ann How.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1931 Electoral Register for Wembley, Middlesex containing entries for Franklin Thomas and Sarah Ann How.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1930 Electoral Register for Wembley, Middlesex containing entries for Franklin Thomas and Sarah Ann How.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1928 Electoral Register for Wembley, Middlesex containing entries for Franklin Thomas and Sarah Ann How.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1924 Electoral Register for Willesden, Middlesex containing entries for Franklin Thomas and Sarah Ann How.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1923 Electoral Register for Willesden, Middlesex containing entries for Franklin Thomas and Sarah Ann How.Contributed by:
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Electoral RegisterExtract from 1934 Electoral Register for Hendon, Middlesex containing entries for Franklin Thomas and Sarah Ann How.Contributed by:
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Baptism RecordExtract from St Matthew's Church, Willesden parish registers containing baptism record for Franklin Thomas How's daughter Florence May.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Sons of Henry and Eliza (Brandom) HowMore about Sons of Henry and Eliza (Brandom) How
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Philip6321 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Medal Roll Index Card | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Award of British War and Victory Medals | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Silver War Badge Roll | Philip6321 | |
| Marriage Registration | Philip6321 | |
| 1911 England Census | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| 1891 England Census Record | Philip6321 | |
| 1881 England Census Record | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Electoral Register | Philip6321 | |
| Baptism Record | Philip6321 |
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