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We remember Jeremiah John Best
We remember Jeremiah John Best
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Robert Best
Source:7739027
1888
1892
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:7739027
31st March 1901
1901
location
45 Lords Street Jarrow South Shields
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7739027
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:7739047
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Fish and Coal Hawker
Own Account
Jarrow Durham
United Kingdom
Source:7739047
2nd April 1911
1911
location
22 Back Commercial Road Jarrow Durham
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7739047
2nd April 1911
1912
employment
Driver
David Glen Builder and Contractor
Jarrow on Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:7739025
June 1912 - February 1914
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:7739025
2nd November 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7739025
March 1916 - 20th November 1917
1918
dates
Age 28
Source:7739004
21st July 1918
1918
marriage
Margaret Ramsey Butters
Source:7739004
21st July 1918
1918
location
72 Pearson Street Shoreditch London
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7739004
21st July 1918
1939
employment
Scavenger Sunderland RDC Auxiliary Fireman
Sunderland Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9638738
29th September 1939
1939
location
89 Ryhope Street Sunderland Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9638738
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Private
20918
Border Regiment
7th bord Battalion
Source:322429
service
British Army
Private
T/447688
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:322429
1969
death
Sunderland
United Kingdom
Source:9638837
1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jeremiah John |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Best |
| Source | 7739004 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Back Commercial Road Jarrow Durham | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 45 Lords Street Jarrow South Shields | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 72 Pearson Street Shoreditch London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 21st July 1918 | |
| 89 Ryhope Street Sunderland Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20918 | Border Regiment | 7th bord Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | T/447688 | Royal Army Service Corps | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Best | father | ||
| Mary A | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Best | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ramsey Butters | wife | 21st July 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-02 | 5'3" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Records | Hazel9140 | |
| 1901 Census Record | Hazel9140 | |
| 1911 Census | Hazel9140 | |
| 1939 Register | Hazel9140 | |
| Death Registration Transcription | Hazel9140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Poppy | Hazel9140 |
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