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We remember William Taylor-Jones
We remember William Taylor-Jones
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1887
sibling
John Wellard Jones
Source:8612101
1887
1889
sibling
Ethel Taylor Jones
Source:8612101
1889
1893
sibling
Cecil Taylor Jones
Source:8612101
1893
1911
location
York Mount, Bury New Road, Prestwich, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8612101
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Solicitor
Source:8612101
2nd May 1911
1912
marriage
Constance Bridge
Source:8612114
1912
1914
children
Kenneth Taylor-Jones
Source:8612123
1914
1915
employment
Solicitor
Source:8611933
10th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Lincoln's Inn, London
United Kingdom
Source:8611933
10th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
7370
Inns of Court OTC
Source:8611933
10th November 1915 - 4th August 1916
1915
location
10 Heywood Road, Prestwich, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8611933
10th November 1915
1916
commission
Temporary
Source:8611988
5th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
Source:8611988
5th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
27th (Reserve) Battaion
Source:8611933
20th August 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2183834
6th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
24th Battalion
Source:8611933
11th March 1917 - 4th February 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
Source:8611933
5th February 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8611933
19th March 1918
1918
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:8611933
23rd March 1918 - 28th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8611933
9th April 1919
1923
location
Rydal Mount, Glebelands Road, Prestwich, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:2183834
19th March 1923
1943
location
20 Kennedy Street, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8612193
December 1943
1943
location
Turner Heath, Bollington Cross, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8612193
December 1943
education
Manchester University
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8611933
education
Stand Grammar School
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8611933
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:8611933
1943
death
Turner Heath, Bollington Cross, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8612193
19th December 1943
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Taylor-Jones |
| Source | 2183834 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Heywood Road, Prestwich, Manchester | United Kingdom | known 10th November 1915 | ||
| 20 Kennedy Street, Manchester | United Kingdom | known December 1943 | ||
| Rydal Mount, Glebelands Road, Prestwich, Manchester | United Kingdom | known 19th March 1923 | ||
| Turner Heath, Bollington Cross, Cheshire | United Kingdom | known December 1943 | ||
| York Mount, Bury New Road, Prestwich, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7370 | Inns of Court OTC | Private | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 24th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 27th (Reserve) Battaion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Taylor-Jones | son | 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| William Taylor Jones | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Wellard Jones | brother | 1887 | |
| Ethel Taylor Jones | sister | 1889 | |
| Cecil Taylor Jones | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Bridge | wife | 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-10 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-10 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Wedding of Kenneth Taylor-Jones to Joan FenterWilliam and his wife Connie at the wedding of their son Kenneth to Joan Fenter. Also in the picture are Joan's parents George and Lily Fenter, and her brothers Don, John, and Dennis. The photo was taken in the front garden of Sunny Bank in Bowden, the Fenter family home. Standing L-R: William Taylor-Jones, Connie Taylor-Jones, Donald Fenter, John Fenter, Kenneth Taylor-Jones, George Henry Fenter, Joan Fenter, Lily Fenter. Front seated: Dennis Fenter, Sally the dog.
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William with his wife Connie.Image cropped from larger family photograph.
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography | William69156 | |
| Officers' Service Records | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette - 22nd August 1916 | Yvonne27542 | |
| Inns of Court Officers Training Corps during the Great War by Lt.Col. F.H.L. Errington | Yvonne27542 | |
| National Probate Calendar | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding of Kenneth Taylor-Jones to Joan Fenter | Yvonne27542 | |
| William with his wife Connie. | Yvonne27542 |
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