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We remember Benjamin Emmett
We remember Benjamin Emmett
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Anne Elizabeth Emmett
Source:7902496
1877
1879
sibling
Ellen Emmett
Source:7902496
1879
1880
1881
location
Meadleys Square, Knaresborough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7902496
1881
1883
sibling
John Emmett
Source:7902645
1883
1886
sibling
Dennis Emmett
Source:7902645
1886
1888
sibling
Charles Emmett
Source:7902645
1888
1891
sibling
Margaret Emmett
Source:7902645
1891
1891
location
Pawsons Yard, Knaresborough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7902645
1891
1899
marriage
Margaret Smedley
Source:7902629
7th January 1899
1900
children
William Emmett
Source:7902681
12th January 1900
1901
employment
Bricklayer
Source:7902495
1901
1901
location
Whiteleys Yard, Knaresborough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7902495
1901
1901
children
Annie Tierney nee Emmett
Source:7902670
22nd September 1901
1904
children
Ellen Kay nee Emmett
Source:7902691
26th September 1904
1906
children
George Charles Emmett
Source:7902683
3rd May 1906
1911
location
Meadley Square, Knaresborough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:7902644
1911
1914
enlistment
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7902491
8th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2882
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/5th Battalion
Source:7902660
8th August 1914
1915
children
Mary Constance Anderson nee Emmett
Source:7902686
17th February 1915
1918
discharge
Source:7902491
8th January 1918
hospitalisation
Gassed
Hospital/Institution
Source:7902491
service
British Army
Private
251942
Labour Corps
Source:7902491
1922
death
War Related Sickness
Emmett had "been in ill health since his discharge from the Army in 1918 after being gassed". Death cirtificate note (certified by G. C. Robinson LRCP) - 1, Asthma. 2, Gastric Haematemesis.
Knaresborough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7902660
Source:7902493
18th February 1922
burial
Knaresborough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7902660
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Emmett |
| Source | 2458141 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadley Square, Knaresborough, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 | |
| Meadleys Square, Knaresborough, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1881 | |
| Pawsons Yard, Knaresborough, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Whiteleys Yard, Knaresborough, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 251942 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 2882 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/5th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Tierney nee Emmett | daughter | 22nd September 1901 | |
| William Emmett | son | 12th January 1900 | |
| George Charles Emmett | son | 3rd May 1906 | |
| Mary Constance Anderson nee Emmett | daughter | 17th February 1915 | |
| Ellen Kay nee Emmett | daughter | 26th September 1904 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Emmett | mother | ||
| Charles Emmett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Elizabeth Emmett | sister | 1877 | |
| Ellen Emmett | sister | 1879 | |
| John Emmett | brother | 1883 | |
| Dennis Emmett | brother | 1886 | |
| Charles Emmett | brother | 1888 | |
| Margaret Emmett | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Smedley | wife | 7th January 1899 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
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Ben EmmettObituary note - Mr. Ben Emmett, wicket-keeper of Knaresborough C.C. and formerly for Harrogate, who died at Knaresboro'
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Herald - Obituary Note (1922) | M2740 | |
| Wisden Almanac - Obituary (1922) | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Emmett | M2740 |
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