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We remember Neil Shaw
We remember Neil Shaw
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:5524244
1891
1891
location
17 Rook Street, Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5524244
1891
1891
sibling
Hilda Shaw
Source:5524249
27th May 1891
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:5524249
1901
1901
employment
Cotton Weaver
Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:5524249
1901
1901
location
Roseberry Terrace, Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5524249
1901
1901
marriage
Mary Ellen Petty
Source:5524258
3rd December 1901 - 1918
1904
children
James Richard Gourlie Shaw
Source:5524258
11th May 1904
1906
children
Mary Ellen Shaw
Source:5524258
1906
1909
children
William Macalistor Shaw
Source:5524258
9th August 1909
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:5524258
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Cotton Weaver
Nelson, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5524258
2nd April 1911
1911
location
6 Whitehall Street, Nelson, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5524258
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Ellen Shaw
Source:5524258
19th October 1912
1914
enlistment
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5524321
3rd September 1914
1916
discharge
Source:5524321
9th April 1916
1963
location
Flat 1, 71 Richmond Road, Worthing, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5524304
1963 - 9th May 1974
service
British Army
Private
12959
East Lancashire Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:5524321
location
Hill Street, Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5518488
1974
death
Not War Related
Myocardial degeneration and coronary atherosclerosis.
Worthing, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:5524304
9th May 1974
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Rook Street, Barnoldswick, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 6 Whitehall Street, Nelson, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Flat 1, 71 Richmond Road, Worthing, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | 1963 - 9th May 1974 | |
| Hill Street, Barnoldswick, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Roseberry Terrace, Barnoldswick, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12959 | East Lancashire Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Richard Gourlie Shaw | son | 11th May 1904 | |
| Mary Ellen Shaw | daughter | 1906 | |
| William Macalistor Shaw | son | 9th August 1909 | |
| Ellen Shaw | daughter | 19th October 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Shaw | father | ||
| Agnes Wilcock | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Shaw | sister | 27th May 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Petty | wife | 3rd December 1901 |
Media
Media
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Neil Shaw about 1972My grandfather at home in Worthing reading one of his favourite paperback books.
Contributed by:
Mike17331
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Mike17331 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1881 Baptism | Mike17331 | |
| 1881 birth certificate | Mike17331 | |
| Neil Shaw about 1972 | Mike17331 |
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