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We remember John Frederick Emms
We remember John Frederick Emms
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1881
sibling
James Emms
Source:9201746
1881
1881
location
The Green, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9201746
1881
1883
sibling
Florence Emms
Source:9201746
1883
1891
employment
Farm labourer
Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9201748
1891
1891
sibling
Amelia Emms
Source:9201746
1891
1899
marriage
Edith Annie Jenkins
Source:9201738
23rd June 1899
1899
children
Dorothy Ellen Emms
Source:9201746
23rd August 1899
1901
children
Florence Emma Rachel Emms
Source:9201746
30th July 1901
1901
employment
Groom
Sutton, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9201748
1901
1901
location
16 Beulah Road, Sutton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9201748
1901
1903
children
Edward David Emms
Source:9201748
29th August 1903
1906
children
John Frederick Emms
Source:9201746
1906
1908
children
Emma Amelia Emms
Source:9201746
11th February 1908
1911
employment
Domestic gardener
Sutton, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9201748
1911
1911
location
2 Stayton Road, Sutton, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9201788
1911
1915
location
8 Pylbrook Road, Sutton, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9201758
1915
1917
location
2 Stayton Road, Sutton, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9201758
1917
service
British Army
Private
9087
East Surrey Regiment
Source:2458948
1917
death
Died of wounds
Admitted to Casualty Clearing Station with gunshot wound to rt thigh which had fractured his femur on 1 Feb. 1917 died of wounds on 15 Feb 1917
Casualty Clearing Station, Dernacourt
France
Source:7105214
Source:9201758
15th February 1917
burial
Somme
France
Source:7105214
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Frederick |
| Initials | JF |
| Last Name | Emms |
| Source | 2458948 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Beulah Road, Sutton | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| 2 Stayton Road, Sutton, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 2 Stayton Road, Sutton, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1917 | |
| 8 Pylbrook Road, Sutton, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1915 | |
| The Green, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9087 | East Surrey Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Ellen Emms | daughter | 23rd August 1899 | |
| Florence Emma Rachel Emms | daughter | 30th July 1901 | |
| John Frederick Emms | son | 1906 | |
| Emma Amelia Emms | daughter | 11th February 1908 | |
| Edward David Emms | son | 29th August 1903 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Ellen Emms | mother | ||
| David Emms | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Emms | brother | 1881 | |
| Florence Emms | sister | 1883 | |
| Amelia Emms | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Annie Jenkins | wife | 23rd June 1899 |
Media
Media
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John and Edith Emms and familyFrom left to right: Florence, Emma, John Emms and Edith, his wife, Dorothy and Edward
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John Emms' grave stoneJohn Emms' grave stone, Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension , grave reference V.B19Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village Memorials
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Saxlingham Nethergate war memorials | Janice131533 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John and Edith Emms and family | Janice131533 | |
| John Emms' grave stone | Janice131533 | |
| John Frederick Emms and Family | Janice131533 |
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