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Timeline
Timeline
1870
sibling
Mary Ann Norton
Source:6982693
1870
1876
sibling
John Norton
Source:6982693
1876
1878
sibling
Joseph Norton
Source:6982693
1878
1881
sibling
Hannah Norton
Source:6982693
1881
1883
sibling
Joshua Norton
Source:6982693
1883
1887
sibling
Walter Norton
Source:6982693
1887
1890
sibling
Arthur Norton
Source:6982693
1890
1893
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:6982650
1st April 1901
1901
location
52, Hawson St, Wombwell Barnsley Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6982650
1st April 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:6982652
1st April 1911
1911
employment
Firewood Hawker
Lewis Norton his Uncle and Step father
Birkinshaw, Bradford
United Kingdom
Source:6982652
1st April 1911
1911
location
Bradford Rd, Birkinshaw, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6982652
1st April 1911
1915
marriage
Margaret Ellen Edge
Source:6982663
18th February 1915
1915
enlistment
Barnsley
United Kingdom
Source:6982663
15th November 1915
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:6982663
19th November 1915
1915
employment
Labourer
Wombwell, Barnsley
United Kingdom
Source:6982663
19th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
14/1599
York and Lancaster Regiment
15th Battalion
Source:6982663
19th November 1915 - 14th May 1916
1915
location
48, Hawson St, Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6982663
19th November 1915
1915
children
John Norton
Source:6982663
27th November 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6982663
5th April 1916 - 2nd July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
14/1599
York and Lancaster Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:6982663
14th May 1916 - 16th August 1918
1916
hospitalisation
Contusion to the right eye
Hospital/Institution
Source:6982663
1st July 1916
1918
discharge
Source:6982663
26th July 1918
1918
dates
Age 25
Source:6982665
4th September 1918
1962
death
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Source:6982668
1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Friend |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Norton |
| Source | 3287194 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48, Hawson St, Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th November 1915 | |
| 52, Hawson St, Wombwell Barnsley Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| Bradford Rd, Birkinshaw, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14/1599 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 15th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 14/1599 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Norton | son | 27th November 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hannah Norton nee Gledhill | mother | ||
| Ralph Norton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Norton | sister | 1870 | |
| John Norton | brother | 1876 | |
| Joseph Norton | brother | 1878 | |
| Hannah Norton | sister | 1881 | |
| Joshua Norton | brother | 1883 | |
| Walter Norton | brother | 1887 | |
| Arthur Norton | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ellen Edge | wife | 18th February 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-19 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-19 | Methodist |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vivien8105 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Vivien8105 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth record 1893 | Vivien8105 | |
| 1901 census page 1 | Vivien8105 | |
| 1901 census page 2 | Vivien8105 | |
| 1911 census. | Vivien8105 | |
| Marriage 1915 | Vivien8105 | |
| War record of Friend Norton | Vivien8105 | |
| Death record 1962 | Vivien8105 | |
| 1891 census | Vivien8105 |
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