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We remember John Muirhead
We remember John Muirhead
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
location
Back Street, Crosshill, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:5489015
3rd April 1881
1883
sibling
Elizabeth Muirhead
Source:5489109
1883
1890
sibling
Agnes S Muirhead
Source:5489109
1890
1891
location
Waterside, Dalmellington, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5489109
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Mary Muirhead
Source:5489109
1891
1901
employment
Filler Blast Furnace
Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:5489373
31st March 1901
1901
location
Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:5489373
31st March 1901
1901
location
Ironworks Road, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5489392
5th June 1901
1901
employment
Furnaceman
Eglington Ironworks
Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:5489389
21st June 1901
1901
marriage
Ann Jane Cambell
Source:5489389
21st June 1901
1901
location
Eglington Ironworks Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:5489389
21st June 1901
1902
children
Ann Jane Muirhead
Source:5489421
1902
1903
children
Joseph Muirhead
Source:5489421
1903
1906
children
Campbell Muirhead
Source:5489421
1906
1911
employment
Blast Furnace Filler
Eglington Ironworks
Kilwining, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:5489421
2nd April 1911
1911
location
10 Double Row, Kilwining, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5489421
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Furnaceman
Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:5489392
5th June 1914
1914
marriage
Agnes Mcintyre Maxwell
Source:5489392
5th June 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
S/8989
Gordon Highlanders
Source:5489497
20th April 1915 - 25th September 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:5489497
20th April 1915
service
British Army
Private
S/8989
Gordon Highlanders
Source:3159752
1915
death
Killed in Action
Source:7457257
Source:5489497
25th September 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7457257
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Double Row, Kilwining, Ayrshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Back Street, Crosshill, Ayrshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | known 3rd April 1881 | ||
| Eglington Ironworks Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | known 21st June 1901 | ||
| Ironworks Road, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th June 1901 | |
| Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 | ||
| Waterside, Dalmellington, Ayrshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/8989 | Gordon Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | S/8989 | Gordon Highlanders | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Jane Muirhead | daughter | 1902 | |
| Joseph Muirhead | son | 1903 | |
| Campbell Muirhead | son | 1906 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Grant Paterson | mother | ||
| Joseph Muirhead | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Muirhead | sister | 1883 | |
| Agnes S Muirhead | sister | 1890 | |
| Mary Muirhead | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Jane Cambell | wife | 21st June 1901 | |
| Agnes Mcintyre Maxwell | wife | 5th June 1914 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Julie1423 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Julie1423 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Julie1423 |
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