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We remember Hugh Peake
We remember Hugh Peake
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1879
sibling
Emily Peake
Source:9249007
1879
1882
sibling
Elizabeth A. Peake
Source:9265741
1882
1883
sibling
William Peake
Source:9249007
1883
1888
sibling
Edith E. Peake
Source:9265741
1888
1889
sibling
Fred Peake
Source:9249007
1889
1891
employment
Alkali Labourer
Widnes
United Kingdom
Source:9265741
1891
1891
location
Timperley Street, Widnes
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9265741
1891
1896
marriage
Louisa Peake nee Clarke
Source:9265745
1896
1897
children
Martha Ellen Peake
Source:9265742
1897
1898
sibling
Maud Peake
Source:9249007
1898
1900
sibling
Mary Peake
Source:9249007
1900
1901
location
52 Warrington Road, Widnes
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9265742
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Fitters Labourer
Widnes
United Kingdom
Source:9265742
1901
1901
awards
Queen's South Africa
Other War Service Award
Source:9248924
9th May 1901
1901
service
British Army
Private
5631
King's (Liverpool Regiment)
3rd. Battalion
Source:9248956
9th May 1901 - 8th May 1907
1902
children
Hugh Peake
Source:9265744
1902
1907
awards
Cape Colony clasp to QSA
Other War Service Award
Source:9248924
8th May 1907
1907
awards
South Africa 1902 clasp to QSA
Other War Service Award
Source:9248924
8th May 1907
1907
employment
Labourer
Warrington
United Kingdom
Source:9248924
8th May 1907 - 5th August 1914
1909
children
Samuel Peake
Source:9265744
1909
1911
location
17 Thorpe Street, Widnes
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9265742
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Chemical Labourer
Widnes
United Kingdom
Source:9265744
1911
1911
children
John Peake
Source:9248881
15th September 1911
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9248947
5th August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9248956
13th February 1915 - 3rd April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9248947
3rd April 1919
employment
"Labourer in Railway Engineering Shops"
Warrington
United Kingdom
Source:9248881
service
British Army
Private
2004
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:3443258
service
British Army
Private
200444
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:3443258
location
61, Fairclough Avenue, Warrington
United Kingdom
Source:9248881
1926
death
Not War Related
Died from cardiac failure as a result of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Warrington
United Kingdom
Source:9248873
20th May 1926
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Thorpe Street, Widnes | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 52 Warrington Road, Widnes | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 61, Fairclough Avenue, Warrington | United Kingdom | |||
| Timperley Street, Widnes | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2004 | South Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 200444 | South Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 5631 | King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 3rd. Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Cape Colony clasp to QSA | Other War Service Award | |
| Queen's South Africa | Other War Service Award | |
| South Africa 1902 clasp to QSA | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Peake | son | 15th September 1911 | |
| Martha Ellen Peake | daughter | 1897 | |
| Hugh Peake | son | 1902 | |
| Samuel Peake | son | 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Peake nee Poyser | mother | ||
| George Peake | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Peake | sister | 1879 | |
| William Peake | brother | 1883 | |
| Fred Peake | brother | 1889 | |
| Maud Peake | sister | 1898 | |
| Mary Peake | sister | 1900 | |
| Edith E. Peake | sister | 1888 | |
| Elizabeth A. Peake | sister | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Peake nee Clarke | wife | 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-05-08 | 5'4" |
Media
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Hugh Peake's cap badge and ID tag.Pvt. Hugh Peake's original ID (dog) tag and cap badge.
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Extract of Peake family treeHugh Peake's parents shown on family tree extract.Contributed by:
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Hugh Peake's Boer War certificate of discharge.Discharge certificate of Hugh Peake for his service with the 3rd. King's Liverpool Regiment in the last two years of the second Boer War and subsequent retention with the regiment until the 8th. May, 1907.Contributed by:
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Hugh Peake's Great War discharge certificate.Hugh Peake's Great War discharge certificate showing service from August 1914 to 3rd. April, 1919.Contributed by:
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Hugh Peake WW1 medal entitlement card.Hugh Peake's WW1 medal entitlement card.Contributed by:
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Hugh Peake's son John in WW2.Hugh and Louisa Peake had a son John (known as Jack) in 1911. Here he is in the RAF in WW2.Contributed by:
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George & Mary Ellen PeakeWe think the little boy in the photo is Hugh as it is dated 1880.Contributed by:
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Hugh's mum - Mary Ellen PoyserMary Elle (standing) with Caroline Phillips who we think was her stepmotherContributed by:
Tracy120972
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Martin133945 | |
| Baptisms 1909 - 1915 Widnes, parish of Farnworth | Martin133945 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hugh Peake's cap badge and ID tag. | Martin133945 | |
| Hugh Peake's medals. | Martin133945 | |
| Death certificate | Martin133945 | |
| Extract of Peake family tree | Martin133945 | |
| Hugh Peake's Boer War certificate of discharge. | Martin133945 | |
| Hugh Peake's Great War discharge certificate. | Martin133945 | |
| Hugh Peake WW1 medal entitlement card. | Martin133945 | |
| Hugh Peake's son John in WW2. | Martin133945 | |
| George & Mary Ellen Peake | Tracy120972 | |
| Hugh's mum - Mary Ellen Poyser | Tracy120972 |
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