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We remember Arthur Pickston
We remember Arthur Pickston
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Henry Pickston
Source:8631442
1880
1880
1881
location
5 Lloyd Street, Altrincham, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8631435
1881
1882
sibling
Herbert Pickston
Source:8631442
1882
1883
sibling
Fred Pickston
Source:8631442
1883
1885
sibling
Walter Pickston
Source:8631442
1885
1886
sibling
Amy Pickston
Source:8631442
1886
1887
sibling
Samuel Pickston
Source:8631442
1887
1891
employment
Scholar
Source:8631438
1891
1891
sibling
Stanley Pickston
Source:8631442
1891
1891
location
78 Borough Road, Altrincham, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8631438
1891
1894
sibling
Ethel Pickston
Source:8631442
1894
1895
sibling
Fanny Pickston
Source:8631442
1895
1911
location
45 Hawthorn Road, Hale, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8631443
1911
1917
enlistment
Whitehall, London
United Kingdom
Source:8631399
25th January 1917
1920
marriage
Lily Lewis
Source:8631452
1920
1920
children
Nora Pickston
Source:8631465
19th September 1920
1923
children
Joyce Pickston
Source:8632389
1923
1926
children
Della Pickston
Source:8632390
1926
service
British Army
Corporal
231028
Royal Engineers
Source:3514176
1972
death
Not War Related
Bucklow, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8631446
1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Pickston |
| Source | 3514176 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Hawthorn Road, Hale, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 5 Lloyd Street, Altrincham, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 78 Borough Road, Altrincham, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 231028 | Royal Engineers | Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nora Pickston | daughter | 19th September 1920 | |
| Joyce Pickston | daughter | 1923 | |
| Della Pickston | daughter | 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Pickston | mother | ||
| Walter Pickston | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Pickston | brother | 1880 | |
| Herbert Pickston | brother | 1882 | |
| Fred Pickston | brother | 1883 | |
| Walter Pickston | brother | 1885 | |
| Amy Pickston | sister | 1886 | |
| Samuel Pickston | brother | 1887 | |
| Stanley Pickston | brother | 1891 | |
| Ethel Pickston | sister | 1894 | |
| Fanny Pickston | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Lewis | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-01 | 5'7" |
Media
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Wedding of daughter, Nora Pickston to Bob StewartNora Pickston and Bob Stewart met at a dance hall. A whirlwind romance led to them getting a special licence to be married on 31 May 1943 at Saint John’s Church, Altrincham, Cheshire. This photograph was taken on their wedding day.
Contributed by:
Martin968
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Martin968 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth record for Arthur's daughter, Nora Pickston, 1920 | Martin968 | |
| Birth record for Arthur's daughter, Joyce Pickston, 1923 | Martin968 | |
| Birth record for Arthur's daughter, Della Pickston, 1926 | Martin968 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding of daughter, Nora Pickston to Bob Stewart | Martin968 |
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