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We remember William Griffith Jones
We remember William Griffith Jones
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1890
sibling
Margaret Ann Jones
Source:6625733
1890
1893
sibling
Alun Griffith Jones
Source:6625733
1893
1896
sibling
Enid Jane Jones
Source:6625733
25th December 1896
1899
sibling
Owen Jones
Source:6625733
1899
1900
sibling
Glynn Eifion Jones
Source:6625733
1900
1901
employment
Slate Quarry Man
Penygroes
United Kingdom
Source:6625733
31st March 1901
1901
location
14 Tynyweirglodd, Penygroes, Caernarvonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6625733
31st March 1901
1908
marriage
Harriet Ann Jones
Source:6626700
8th April 1908
1908
location
30 Bodringallt Terrace, Ystrad, Pentre, Rhondda Cynan Taff
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6626700
8th April 1908
1908
children
Annie Myfanwy Jones
Source:6632939
17th October 1908
1910
children
Mary Jones
Source:6632939
22nd August 1910
1911
employment
Coal Miner
Aberbargoed, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:6625605
2nd April 1911
1911
location
107 Commercial Street, Aberbargoed, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6625605
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Maggie Jones
Source:6632939
3rd July 1912
1915
children
Willie Jones
Source:6632939
10th January 1915
1915
dates
Age 32
Source:6632939
3rd November 1915
1915
employment
Shaftsman
Cwmcarn, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:6632939
3rd November 1915
1915
enlistment
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:6632939
3rd November 1915
1915
location
14 George Street, Cwmcarn, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6632939
3rd November 1915
service
British Army
L/CPL
2122
Welsh Guards
1st Battalion
Source:6625298
1917
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:6625298
13th July 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Griffith |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Jones |
| Source | 6625194 |
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Source | 2178280 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Commercial Street, Aberbargoed, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 14 George Street, Cwmcarn, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd November 1915 | |
| 14 Tynyweirglodd, Penygroes, Caernarvonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 30 Bodringallt Terrace, Ystrad, Pentre, Rhondda Cynan Taff | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th April 1908 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2122 | Welsh Guards | 1st Battalion | L/CPL |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Myfanwy Jones | daughter | 17th October 1908 | |
| Mary Jones | daughter | 22nd August 1910 | |
| Maggie Jones | daughter | 3rd July 1912 | |
| Willie Jones | son | 10th January 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne | mother | ||
| Griffith Thomas Jones | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ann Jones | sister | 1890 | |
| Alun Griffith Jones | brother | 1893 | |
| Enid Jane Jones | sister | 25th December 1896 | |
| Owen Jones | brother | 1899 | |
| Glynn Eifion Jones | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Ann Jones | wife | 8th April 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-03 | 5'7" |
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William G Jones Head StoneThe head stone of William Griffith Jones at the Canada Farm Cemetery where he is buried.
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Louise18962
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Louise18962 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Louise18962 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Louise18962 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Louise18962 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Louise18962 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Louise18962 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Louise18962 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William G Jones Head Stone | Louise18962 |
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