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We remember William Ellis Jones
We remember William Ellis Jones
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Emily Wyn Jones
Source:8538286
1880
1883
1883
location
Bryngwyn, Towyn, Merioneth, N Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8538853
20th March 1883 - 1916
1884
sibling
John Owen Jones
Source:8538286
1884
1886
sibling
Ethyl May Jones
Source:8538286
1886
1891
sibling
Essie Wyn Jones
Source:8538286
1891
1900
employment
Accountant
North and South Wales Bank
Pwllheli
United Kingdom
Source:8537434
1900 - 1908
1908
employment
Bank Manager
Midland Bank
Bangor
United Kingdom
Source:8537434
1908 - 1914
1914
employment
Lieutenant
Army
France
Source:8537434
1914 - 1916
1914
service
British Army
Private
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
North Wales Battallion
Source:8537480
October 1914 - February 1915
1915
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
North Wales Battalion
Source:8537480
February 1915 - September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant Captain
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:2181224
February 1915 - July 1917
1915
events
Preparations to go to war
Training
Winchester
United Kingdom
Source:8537959
May 1915
1915
marriage
Maud Knight Cotterill
Source:8538286
August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
North Wales Battalion
Source:8537480
September 1915 - December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
North Wales Battalion
Source:8537480
December 1915 - July 1917
1916
children
Elis Wyn Knight Jones
Source:8538286
7th March 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Shrapnel wound
Hospital/Institution
Source:8537943
3rd June 1916
1916
employment
Captain
Army
France
Source:8537434
1916 - 1919
1917
service
British Army
Captain
South Wales Borderers
Source:8537480
July 1917 - April 1919
1917
service
British Army
Captain
South Wales Borderers
Source:2181224
July 1917 - April 1919
1917
location
The White House, Hanford, Stoke, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8538853
1917 - 1919
1919
employment
Branch Manager
Midland Bank
various locations
United Kingdom
Source:8537434
1919 - 1922
1920
location
Cherry Garth, Manor Road, Saltford, Bristol
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8538853
1920 - 1929
1922
employment
Branch Superintendent
Midland Bank
South Wales
United Kingdom
Source:8537434
1922 - 1929
1923
children
Owen Arthur Knight Jones
Source:8538286
28th February 1923
1929
employment
General Manager's Assistant
Midland Bank
London
United Kingdom
Source:8537434
1929 - 1937
1930
location
St Annes, 73 Cedar Road, Sutton, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8538853
1930 - 1951
1937
employment
Assistant General Manager
Midland Bank
London
United Kingdom
Source:8537434
October 1937 - March 1949
1952
location
Braeside, Upper Garth Road, Bangor, Caernarvonshire, N wales
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8538853
1952 - 1971
1971
death
Not War Related
W E Jones obituary is attached to his life story
Bangor
United Kingdom
Source:8537346
24th March 1971
burial
Bangor, Gwynnedd, North Wales
United Kingdom
Source:8537369
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ellis |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Jones |
| Source | 2181224 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braeside, Upper Garth Road, Bangor, Caernarvonshire, N wales | United Kingdom | their own address | 1952 - 1971 | |
| Bryngwyn, Towyn, Merioneth, N Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | 20th March 1883 - 1916 | |
| Cherry Garth, Manor Road, Saltford, Bristol | United Kingdom | their own address | 1920 - 1929 | |
| St Annes, 73 Cedar Road, Sutton, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | 1930 - 1951 | |
| The White House, Hanford, Stoke, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | 1917 - 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | North Wales Battallion | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | North Wales Battalion | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | North Wales Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | North Wales Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | South Wales Borderers | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Lieutenant Captain | |||
| British Army | South Wales Borderers | Captain |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elis Wyn Knight Jones | son | 7th March 1916 | |
| Owen Arthur Knight Jones | son | 28th February 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Margaret Jones nee Roberts | mother | ||
| Owen Jones | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Owen Jones | brother | 1884 | |
| Emily Wyn Jones | sister | 1880 | |
| Ethyl May Jones | sister | 1886 | |
| Essie Wyn Jones | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Knight Cotterill | wife | August 1915 |
Media
Media
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Record of W. E. Jones DeathW. E. Jones died on 24 March 1971 in a nursing home in Bangor, North Wales. This record from the Anglesey deaths register shows his birthday on 20 March 1883 and I will up load this birth record when I receive it. His birth is believed to be registered in St Asaphs.
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Record of W. E. Jones DeathThis record shows there is a death certificate held by the Anglesey Registry office in the first quarter 1971. I know from other sources that his death was 24 March 1971. (refer to other information providedContributed by:
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W E Jones ObituaryThis is a scan of a newspaper cutting I found in the history of our family which was passed on to me by W E Jones's eldest Son Elis Wyn Knight-JonesContributed by:
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Extract from The BankerThis is WE Jones final appointment at the Midland Bank and outlines his career at workContributed by:
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W E Jones in 1914This is W E Jones in a portrait taken in Llandudno were he was known to be in December 1914
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Service pages of WE Jones's officers record bookThis shows WE Jones Service history during WW1Contributed by:
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B Coy, N Wales Battallion, Royal Welsh FusiliersThis photograph is on the back of a postcard sent to Miss Cotterill (WE Jones future wife) in December 1914 from LlandudnoContributed by:
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Letter written by W E Jones after he was woundedThis letter describes the circumstances of his wounding and the after mathContributed by:
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Transcript of W E Jones letter written woundingThis letter describes the circumstances of his wounding and the after mathContributed by:
Philip75517 -
Newspaper cutting of the 'Pals' route marchThis describes W E Jones role in leading the advance partyContributed by:
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Officers of the 14th Battallion RWFWE Jones is 2nd from the right on the back rowContributed by:
Philip75517 -
Officers of the 14th Battalion RWFW E Jones, Now Lieutenant, 2nd from right at the back rowContributed by:
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WE Jones Family TreeThis image was drawn up by my Father and shows his ancestral familyContributed by:
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Towyn County School ReunionThis shows the reunion at WE's school in1904 and also his brother and future wifeContributed by:
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1937 ReunionWE Jones is front row in the middle. This group photograph was taken at by now Lord David Davies estate in LlandinamContributed by:
Philip75517 -
9th Annual DinnerWE Jones is at the Second row third from the left of picture. 1st on the left is Bert Cotterill, his brother in lawContributed by:
Philip75517 -
WE Jones marching off to warThis shows part of B Coy now part of the 13 Battalion just before they march off through Wales to Winchester and then by the next year to warContributed by:
Philip75517 -
Group photo. Believed to be South Wale BorderersWE Jones is in seated row next to middle. The back is marked Kinmel Camp North WalesContributed by:
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AddressesThis is a note which records the addresses found on various postcards, maps, letters etc dates are a bit circumspectContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Midland Bank Roll of Honour 1914-1920 Transcription | Midland33724 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno 'Pals' Route March | Philip75517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Record of W. E. Jones Death | Philip75517 | |
| Record of W. E. Jones Death | Philip75517 | |
| W E Jones Obituary | Philip75517 | |
| Extract from The Banker | Philip75517 | |
| W E Jones in 1914 | Philip75517 | |
| Service pages of WE Jones's officers record book | Philip75517 | |
| B Coy, N Wales Battallion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Philip75517 | |
| Letter written by W E Jones after he was wounded | Philip75517 | |
| Transcript of W E Jones letter written wounding | Philip75517 | |
| Newspaper cutting of the 'Pals' route march | Philip75517 | |
| Officers of the 14th Battallion RWF | Philip75517 | |
| Officers of the 14th Battalion RWF | Philip75517 | |
| WE Jones Family Tree | Philip75517 | |
| WE Jones Family Tree | Philip75517 | |
| Towyn County School Reunion | Philip75517 | |
| 1937 Reunion | Philip75517 | |
| 9th Annual Dinner | Philip75517 | |
| WE Jones marching off to war | Philip75517 | |
| Group photo. Believed to be South Wale Borderers | Philip75517 | |
| Addresses | Philip75517 | |
| Bryngwyn | Philip75517 | |
| Maud and Elis Wyn 1916 | Philip75517 |
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