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We remember Joseph Wilson Ridley
We remember Joseph Wilson Ridley
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1891
location
Scott's Houses,Fenwick's Ter,Tanfield,Lanchester,Durham.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8807422
1891
1901
location
Scott Street,Stanley,Durham.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8807420
1901
1904
marriage
Mary Ann Nicholson
Source:8799671
3rd August 1904
1906
children
Wilson Ridley
Source:8807396
15th November 1906
1908
children
William Edward Ridley
Source:8807396
10th October 1908
1911
children
Ernest Ridley
Source:8807396
14th January 1911
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:8799665
1911
1911
employment
Grocery Warehouseman
Source:8799665
1911
1911
location
44 Towneley Street, West Stanley, County Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8799665
1911
1914
dates
Age 33
Source:8799663
15th December 1914
1914
enlistment
West Stanley, County Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8799663
15th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
22535
Durham Light Infantry
11th Battalion
Source:3740529
15th December 1914 - 15th July 1919
1915
children
Joseph Ridley
Source:8807401
25th July 1915
1919
dates
Age 37
Source:8799663
15th July 1919
1919
location
44 Towneley Street, West Stanley, County Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8799663
15th July 1919
1920
children
Nancy Ridley
Source:8807401
1920
1922
children
Thomas Ridley
Source:8807401
1922
1924
children
Allan Ridley
Source:8807401
1924
1926
children
Cecil Ridley
Source:8807401
1926
1932
children
Olga Ridley
Source:8799677
1932
1932
children
Rene Ridley
Source:8799677
1932
service
British Army
Private Acting Lance Corporal
22535
Durham Light Infantry
Source:3740529
1951
death
Not War Related
Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8807394
1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Wilson |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Ridley |
| Source | 8799663 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Towneley Street, West Stanley, County Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 44 Towneley Street, West Stanley, County Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th July 1919 | |
| Scott Street,Stanley,Durham. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| Scott's Houses,Fenwick's Ter,Tanfield,Lanchester,Durham. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22535 | Durham Light Infantry | Private Acting Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 22535 | Durham Light Infantry | 11th Battalion | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olga Ridley | daughter | 1932 | |
| Rene Ridley | daughter | 1932 | |
| Nancy Ridley | daughter | 1920 | |
| Thomas Ridley | son | 1922 | |
| Allan Ridley | son | 1924 | |
| Cecil Ridley | son | 1926 | |
| Wilson Ridley | son | 15th November 1906 | |
| William Edward Ridley | son | 10th October 1908 | |
| Ernest Ridley | son | 14th January 1911 | |
| Joseph Ridley | son | 25th July 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Ridley | mother | ||
| Edward Ridley | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Nicholson | wife | 3rd August 1904 |
Media
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Joseph Wilson Ridley 11th Bn Durham Light InfantryIn uniform of 11th Bn Durham Light Infantry 225345 Private / Acting Lance Corporal / Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
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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 | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cheryl uncovers family heartbreak in BBC's Who Do You Think You Are | Charlotte33 | |
| Cheryl Cole (nee Tweedy) | Dave1371 | |
| Who Do You Think You Are? article | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Wilson Ridley 11th Bn Durham Light Infantry | Dave1371 |
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