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We remember William Seviour
We remember William Seviour
Timeline
Timeline
1865
sibling
Henry Seviour
Source:8997221
1865
1869
sibling
Eliza Seviour
Source:8997221
1869
1871
sibling
Joseph Seviour
Source:8997221
1871
1872
1876
sibling
Annie Seviour
Source:8997221
1876
1877
sibling
Frank Seviour
Source:8997221
1877
1880
sibling
Albert Seviour
Source:8997221
1880
1881
dates
Age 7
Source:8997221
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Brokerswood, North Bradley parish, Wiltshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8997221
3rd April 1881
1883
sibling
Emily Seviour
Source:9001024
1883
1886
sibling
Frederick Seviour
Source:9001024
1886
1891
dates
Age 19
Source:8997223
5th April 1891
1891
service
British Army
Driver
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:8997223
5th April 1891
1891
location
Woolwich, London, England
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8997223
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 28
Source:8998171
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Coachman in Hotel
Glastonbury, Somerset, England
United Kingdom
Source:8998171
31st March 1901
1901
location
Northload Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, England
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8998171
31st March 1901
1902
dates
Age 30
Source:8636540
1st April 1902
1902
service
British Army
77267
Royal Horse & Field Artillery
A Depot
Source:8636540
1902
1903
dates
Age 31
Source:9000981
15th July 1903
1903
employment
Coachman
United Kingdom
Source:9000981
15th July 1903
1903
marriage
Sophia Squire
Source:9000981
15th July 1903
1903
marriage
Sophia Squire
Source:9000973
1903
1908
children
Henry William Seviour
Source:8998174
1908
1911
dates
Age 38
Source:8998174
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Coachman
Crown Hotel
Blandford, Dorset, England
United Kingdom
Source:8998174
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Crown Hotel Stables, West Street, Blandford, Dorset, England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8998174
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 41
Source:8636536
24th August 1914
1914
employment
Groom
Blandford, Dorset, England
United Kingdom
Source:8636536
24th August 1914
1916
dates
Age 43
Source:7062754
10th April 1916
1916
location
34, East Borough, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7062754
10th April 1916
1916
death
War Related Sickness
Aneurysm of the aorta, present at enlistment, aggravated by war service.
Wimborne Minster, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:7062754
Source:8636540
Source:8636574
10th April 1916
1916
awards
Queen's South African Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8636574
May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
89634
Royal Field Artillery
50th Battery
Source:7062754
1916
marriage
Sophia
Source:7062754
burial
Dorset
United Kingdom
C. 8. 4879
Source:7062754
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Seviour |
| Source | 3963463 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34, East Borough, Wimborne Minster, Dorset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th April 1916 | |
| Brokerswood, North Bradley parish, Wiltshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Crown Hotel Stables, West Street, Blandford, Dorset, England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Northload Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, England | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Woolwich, London, England | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 77267 | Royal Horse & Field Artillery | A Depot | ||
| British Army | Royal Horse Artillery | Driver | |||
| British Army | 89634 | Royal Field Artillery | 50th Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Queen's South African Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry William Seviour | son | 1908 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Seviour | father | ||
| Ann Sparey | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Seviour | brother | 1865 | |
| Eliza Seviour | sister | 1869 | |
| Joseph Seviour | brother | 1871 | |
| Annie Seviour | sister | 1876 | |
| Frank Seviour | brother | 1877 | |
| Albert Seviour | brother | 1880 | |
| Emily Seviour | sister | 1883 | |
| Frederick Seviour | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia | wife | ||
| Sophia Squire | wife | 1903 | |
| Sophia Squire | wife | 15th July 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-04-01 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wimborne Minster Parish Newsletter May 1916 | Chris2090 | |
| Dorset History Centre; Dorchester, England; Dorset Parish Registers: Gillingham Parish Church | Bridget3206 | |
| IWM War Memorials Register - Wimborne Minster Parishioners - WW1 | Bridget3206 |
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