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We remember James Blaney
We remember James Blaney
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Hugh Willdon Blaney
Source:5509765
1894
1895
sibling
Mary Jane Blaney
Source:5509765
1895
1897
1900
sibling
William Stewart Blaney
Source:5509765
1900
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:5509753
2nd April 1901
1901
location
67 Montrose Street, Belfast
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5509753
2nd April 1901
1903
sibling
Annie Alexander Blaney
Source:5509765
1903
1905
sibling
Sarah Agnes Blaney
Source:5509765
1905
1907
sibling
Mabel Blaney
Source:5509765
1907
1910
sibling
Isabella Blaney
Source:5509765
1910
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:5509765
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Montrose Street, Belfast
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5509765
1911
1914
enlistment
Holywood, Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
Source:5509976
27th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
7101
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:5509976
27th August 1914 - 26th August 1920
1920
discharge
Source:5509976
26th August 1920
1943
location
17 Kennilworth Street, Belfast
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5511360
1943
1962
death
Not War Related
Belfast
United Kingdom
Source:6193135
29th July 1962
children
Annie Martin nee Blaney
Source:6193135
marriage
Martha Nicholl
Source:6193135
service
British Army
Private
4/7101
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:381793
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Blaney |
| Source | 381793 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Kennilworth Street, Belfast | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1943 | |
| 67 Montrose Street, Belfast | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1901 | |
| Montrose Street, Belfast | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4/7101 | Royal Irish Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | 7101 | Royal Irish Rifles | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Martin nee Blaney | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Blaney | mother | ||
| Hugh Blaney | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Willdon Blaney | brother | 1894 | |
| Mary Jane Blaney | sister | 1895 | |
| William Stewart Blaney | brother | 1900 | |
| Annie Alexander Blaney | sister | 1903 | |
| Sarah Agnes Blaney | sister | 1905 | |
| Mabel Blaney | sister | 1907 | |
| Isabella Blaney | sister | 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Nicholl | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-08-26 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-04-02 | Apostolic |
Media
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James Blaney in uniform on horsebackJames Blaney in uniform on horseback, location unknown
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James Blaney in uniformJames Hamilton Blaney in uniform, location unknown.Contributed by:
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Character CertificateMilitary Certificate of Character for James Hamilton Blaney, issued on his dischargeContributed by:
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Discharge PapersA copy of James Hamilton Blaney's discharge certificateContributed by:
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Baptism RecordRecord of James Hamilton Blaney's Baptism at Magheradrool Church of Ireland Ballynahinch.Contributed by:
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Telegraph PhotoPhoto of James from the Belfast Telegraph when wounded in WW1
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Blaney GraveThe grave of James Blaney, his wife Martha Blaney, their eldest daughter Annie (Nan) and her husband Samuel MartinContributed by:
Michael19847
Communities
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 |
|---|---|---|
| James Hamilton Blaney Census 1901 age 3 | Michael19847 | |
| James Hamilton Blaney Census 1911 aged 13 | Michael19847 | |
| 1943 Belfast Street Directory | Michael19847 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Blaney in uniform on horseback | Michael19847 | |
| James Blaney in uniform | Michael19847 | |
| Character Certificate | Michael19847 | |
| Discharge Papers | Michael19847 | |
| Baptism Record | Michael19847 | |
| Telegraph Photo | Michael19847 | |
| Blaney Grave | Michael19847 |
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