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We remember Thomas Risley
We remember Thomas Risley
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
Arthur Risley
Source:9278878
1869
1871
sibling
Henry Risley
Source:9278878
1871
1873
1876
sibling
Maud Risley
Source:9278878
1876
1878
sibling
Harriet Risley
Source:9278882
1878
1880
sibling
Joseph Risley
Source:9278878
1880
1881
dates
Age 8
Source:9278878
3rd April 1881
1881
location
15 Waggon House Lane, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9278878
3rd April 1881
1883
sibling
Sarah Risley
Source:9278882
1883
1886
sibling
Charles Risley
Source:9278882
1886
1891
dates
Age 18
Source:9278882
5th April 1891
1891
employment
General Labourer
Source:9278882
5th April 1891
1891
location
7 Albert Cottages, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9278882
5th April 1891
1891
dates
Age 18
Source:9278774
23rd November 1891
1891
employment
Brickmaker
Source:9278774
23rd November 1891
1906
marriage
Emma Susan Robinson
Source:9278905
3rd June 1906
1908
children
Thomas J Risley
Source:9278905
12th February 1908
1910
children
Hilda L Risley
Source:9278905
25th June 1910
1911
dates
Age 38
Source:9278890
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Bricklayer's Labourer
Source:9278890
2nd April 1911
1911
location
36 Brettenham Road East, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9278890
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 41
Source:9278774
20th March 1915
1915
employment
Stoker
Source:9278774
20th March 1915
1915
enlistment
Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9278774
20th March 1915
1915
location
2 Rays Avenue, Montague road, Lower Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9278774
20th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
776
Middlesex Regiment
18th Battalion aka 1st Public Works Pioneers
Source:9278774
22nd March 1915 - 6th October 1917
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9278774
12th November 1915 - 28th April 1918
1917
service
British Army
Private
380666
Labour Corps
66 Labour Company
Source:9278774
7th October 1917 - 28th April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
65264
South Lancashire Regiment
17th (Transport Workers) Battalion
Source:9278774
29th April 1918 - 21st February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:3751444
21st February 1919
1935
dates
Age 62
Source:9278899
22nd December 1935
1935
location
71 Brettenham Road, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9278893
22nd December 1935
1935
death
North Middlesex Hospital, Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9278893
22nd December 1935
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Risley |
| Source | 3751444 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Waggon House Lane, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 2 Rays Avenue, Montague road, Lower Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | known 20th March 1915 | ||
| 36 Brettenham Road East, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 7 Albert Cottages, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 71 Brettenham Road, Edmonton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd December 1935 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 776 | Middlesex Regiment | 18th Battalion aka 1st Public Works Pioneers | Private | |
| British Army | 380666 | Labour Corps | 66 Labour Company | Private | |
| British Army | 65264 | South Lancashire Regiment | 17th (Transport Workers) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas J Risley | son | 12th February 1908 | |
| Hilda L Risley | daughter | 25th June 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Risley | mother | ||
| Joseph Risley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Risley | brother | 1869 | |
| Henry Risley | brother | 1871 | |
| Maud Risley | sister | 1876 | |
| Joseph Risley | brother | 1880 | |
| Harriet Risley | sister | 1878 | |
| Sarah Risley | sister | 1883 | |
| Charles Risley | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Susan Robinson | wife | 3rd June 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-20 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1891-11-21 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| 1881 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 |
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