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We remember Edward William Laxton
We remember Edward William Laxton
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1884
sibling
Ann Elizabeth Laxton
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1884
1908
marriage
Elda Lavinia Elizabeth drewell
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1908
1908
children
Victoria Betsey L laxton
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24th May 1908
1910
children
Edward John William laxton
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1910
1911
employment
millers labourer
fakenham,norfolk
United Kingdom
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1911
1911
location
foresters yard,oak street,fakenham,norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
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1911
1913
children
Elda Mary E laxton
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16th April 1913
1918
children
Gordon R T laxton
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1918
service
British Army
Corporal
43254
Norfolk Regiment
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1918
death
Killed in Action
France
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21st February 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward William |
| Initials | EW |
| Last Name | Laxton |
| Source | 6163254 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| foresters yard,oak street,fakenham,norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 43254 | Norfolk Regiment | Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Betsey L laxton | daughter | 24th May 1908 | |
| Edward John William laxton | son | 1910 | |
| Elda Mary E laxton | daughter | 16th April 1913 | |
| Gordon R T laxton | son | 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund Or Edward Laxton | father | ||
| Mary Ann sutton | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Elizabeth laxton | sister | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elda Lavinia Elizabeth drewell | wife | 1908 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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All Saints Church, Warham, Norfolk.This is a photograph of All Saints Church, Warham, Norfolk. Corporal Laxton is remembered on a plaque inside the church.
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Communities
Communities
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War Memorial Warham All Saints NorfolkMore about War Memorial Warham All Saints Norfolk
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison2583 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial All Saints Church, Warham, Norfolk. | Alison2583 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church, Warham, Norfolk. | Alison2583 |
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