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We remember William Lowrie
We remember William Lowrie
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Hugh Lowrie
Source:6155941
1871
1873
sibling
Robert Lowrie
Source:6155941
1873
1875
sibling
John Lowrie
Source:6155941
1875
1879
sibling
Peter Lowrie
Source:6155941
1879
1881
1884
sibling
Grace Lowrie
Source:6155941
1884
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:6155941
1891
1891
location
Holyrood Square Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:6155941
1891
1891
location
Holyrood Square, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6155941
1891
1898
children
George Nicholson
Source:6156859
1898
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:6156224
1901
1901
employment
Cooper
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:6156224
1901
1901
location
61 South Back of Canongate Edinburgh
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6156224
1901
1904
children
Thomas Lowrie
Source:6156859
1904
1906
children
Ester Lowrie
Source:6156859
1906
1910
children
Hannah Lowrie
Source:6156859
1910
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:6156859
1911
1911
employment
Cooper
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:6156859
1911
1919
dates
Age 37
Source:6156169
17th June 1919
employment
Brewery worker
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:6156169
marriage
Ellen Nicholson
Source:6156859
service
British Army
Private
1978
Royal Scots
Source:2717153
service
British Army
Private
423403
Royal Engineers
Source:2717153
service
British Army
Private
200417
Royal Scots
Source:2717153
service
British Army
Sapper
423403
Royal Engineers
Source:7219808
1919
death
Unknown
Septicaemia for 15 days
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
United Kingdom
Source:7219808
Source:6156169
17th June 1919
burial
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:7219808
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Lowrie |
| Source | 2717153 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 South Back of Canongate Edinburgh | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Holyrood Square Edinburgh | United Kingdom | known 1891 | ||
| Holyrood Square, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1978 | Royal Scots | Private | ||
| British Army | 423403 | Royal Engineers | Private | ||
| British Army | 200417 | Royal Scots | Private | ||
| British Army | 423403 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Nicholson | stepson | 1898 | |
| Thomas Lowrie | son | 1904 | |
| Ester Lowrie | daughter | 1906 | |
| Hannah Lowrie | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ross was Lowrie M.S. Girvan | mother | ||
| Peter Lowrie | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Lowrie | brother | 1871 | |
| Robert Lowrie | brother | 1873 | |
| John Lowrie | brother | 1875 | |
| Peter Lowrie | brother | 1879 | |
| Grace Lowrie | sister | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Nicholson | wife |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | isobel18956 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | isobel18956 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | isobel18956 | |
| 1911 Census | isobel18956 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| W Lowrie | isobel18956 |
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