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We remember Edward Thomas Humphrys
We remember Edward Thomas Humphrys
Timeline
Timeline
1863
1865
sibling
Henry W Humphrys
Source:8645421
1865
1871
location
5 Herbert Street, Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8645421
1871
1881
location
7 Cumberland Street, Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8645426
1881
1893
employment
Stationer
Source:8645408
1893
1893
marriage
Helena Elizabeth Stanning
Source:8645408
8th May 1893
1916
location
4 Saltram Terrace, Plympton, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8645403
1916
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Scottish Rifles
Source:2564023
service
British Army
Major
Scottish Rifles
Source:2564023
1916
death
Unknown
Medal card just says "died" so probably of disease?
India
Source:8645403
3rd May 1916
burial
India
Plot 5. Grave 71.
Source:8645403
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Thomas |
| Initials | ET |
| Last Name | Humphrys |
| Source | 2564023 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Saltram Terrace, Plympton, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1916 | |
| 5 Herbert Street, Devonport, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1871 | |
| 7 Cumberland Street, Devonport, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Scottish Rifles | Temporary Captain | |||
| British Army | Scottish Rifles | Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward John Humphrys | father | ||
| Louisa J | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry W Humphrys | brother | 1865 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Elizabeth Stanning | wife | 8th May 1893 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pippa26713 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Pippa26713 | |
| Marriage Certificate of Edward Humphrys | Pippa26713 | |
| 1871 Census | Pippa26713 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Saltram Terrace | Pippa26713 |
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