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We remember Edwin Betony
We remember Edwin Betony
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:6992512
1891
1891
location
1 Wade Street, Barnsley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6992512
1891
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:6993434
1901
1901
location
Shambles Street, Barnsley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6993434
1901
1908
marriage
Priscilla Poskitt
Source:6992504
16th May 1908
1908
children
Edith Betony
Source:6992504
6th December 1908
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:6992498
1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
Jump, Barnsley
United Kingdom
Source:6992498
1911
1911
location
10 Milton Road, Jump, Barnsley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6992498
1911
1912
children
James William Betony
Source:6992494
15th September 1912
1914
enlistment
Pontefract
United Kingdom
Source:6992504
2nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
16695
York and Lancaster Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:6992504
2nd September 1914 - 4th March 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:324485
27th August 1915
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
York and Lancaster Regiment
14th Battalion
Source:6992504
16th September 1916
children
Frances Louvain Betony
Source:6992504
service
British Army
Serjeant
12825
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:324485
1916
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7227084
Source:6992495
18th December 1916
children
Doris Betony
Source:6992498
burial
Somme
France
Source:7227084
sibling
George W Betony
Source:6992494
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Betony |
| Source | 324485 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Wade Street, Barnsley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 10 Milton Road, Jump, Barnsley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Shambles Street, Barnsley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12825 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 16695 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 9th Battalion | ||
| British Army | York and Lancaster Regiment | 14th Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Betony | daughter | ||
| Edith Betony | daughter | 6th December 1908 | |
| Frances Louvain Betony | daughter | ||
| James William Betony | son | 15th September 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James William Betony | father | ||
| Bathsheba Fox | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George W Betony | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priscilla Poskitt | wife | 16th May 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Edwin Betony obituary from Barnsley IndependentA newspaper cutting reporting the death of Sergeant Betony from the Barnsley Independent (with thanks to Barnsley Archives).
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Edwin BetonyA three quarter length photo of a bare headed man in neat uniform. Posed in a studio, his sergeant's stripes can just be made out. Thanks to Steve Betony for this picture.
Contributed by:
Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - Not Found on a War Memorial in BarnsleyMore about Barnsley - Not Found on a War Memorial in Barnsley
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Entry for James and Bathsheba Fox | Linda571 | |
| Edwin Betony's profile page on Steve Betony's Online Tree | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley Soldiers Remembered Edwin Betony | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edwin Betony obituary from Barnsley Independent | Linda571 | |
| Edwin Betony | Linda571 |
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