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We remember John Tassaker
We remember John Tassaker
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1881
dates
Age 8
Source:6633332
3rd April 1881
1881
location
82 Wellington Street, Ashton Under Lyne
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6633332
3rd April 1881
1890
service
British Army
Private
2881
Royal Lancaster Regiment
3rd (Militia) Battalion
Source:6646966
20th November 1890 - 7th January 1891
1890
dates
Age 17
Source:6641089
26th November 1890
1890
location
15 Livesey Street, off Oldham Road, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6641089
26th November 1890
1897
children
James Henry Eyres
Source:6631961
1897
1898
children
William Eyres
Source:6631961
1898
1899
children
Elsie Eyres
Source:6631961
1899
1904
marriage
Mary Eyres
Source:6631961
1904
1905
children
Rebecca Tassaker
Source:6631961
1905
1909
children
Robert Tassaker
Source:6631961
1909
1910
children
Arthur Tassaker
Source:6631961
1910
1911
dates
Age 36
Source:6631961
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Rubber Spreader
P Frankenstein and Sons Ltd
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6640566
2nd April 1911
1914
location
13 Broughton St Ancoats M/c
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6631994
April 1914 - November 1918
1914
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:6631994
May 1914 - 1916
1914
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6631994
August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
31945
Cheshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:6631994
August 1914 - November 1918
1916
appointments
Police Duties
Source:6631994
1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6631994
1916
employment
Unknown Apprenticeship
Mr Port
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6641089
events
Unknown
Unknown
India
Source:6643994
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6631994
1924
death
Not War Related
Chorlton, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6632045
1924
burial
Miles Platting, North Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6640575
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Broughton St Ancoats M/c | United Kingdom | their own address | April 1914 - November 1918 | |
| 15 Livesey Street, off Oldham Road, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th November 1890 | |
| 82 Wellington Street, Ashton Under Lyne | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2881 | Royal Lancaster Regiment | 3rd (Militia) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 31945 | Cheshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Henry Eyres | stepson | 1897 | |
| William Eyres | stepson | 1898 | |
| Elsie Eyres | stepdaughter | 1899 | |
| Rebecca Tassaker | daughter | 1905 | |
| Robert Tassaker | son | 1909 | |
| Arthur Tassaker | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Fynan | mother | ||
| Richard Tazaker | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Eyres | wife | 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blueish grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1890-11-19 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1890-11-19 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Pre-War Militia Attestation Record, Page 1.Document showing that John Tassaker enlisted into the 3rd Battalion Royal Lancaster Regiment in 1890 aged 17.
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Anna17575 -
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Pre-War Militia Attestation Record Page 2.See Pre-War Militia Attestation Record Page 1.Contributed by:
Anna17575 -
Pre-War Militia Attestation Record Page 3See Pre-War Militia Attestation Record Page 1.Contributed by:
Anna17575 -
Pre-War Militia Attestation Record Page 4.See Pre-War Militia Attestation Record Page 1.Contributed by:
Anna17575
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anna17575 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Anna17575 | |
| National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 Transcription | Anna17575 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Anna17575 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anna17575 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anna17575 | |
| Manchester employers Roll of Honour 1914-1916 Transcription | Anna17575 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Anna17575 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Burial Record for John Tassaker | Anna17575 | |
| BMD Birth Record for John Tazaker | Anna17575 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-War Militia Attestation Record, Page 1. | Anna17575 | |
| John Tassaker in India c.1895 | Anna17575 | |
| Pre-War Militia Attestation Record Page 2. | Anna17575 | |
| Pre-War Militia Attestation Record Page 3 | Anna17575 | |
| Pre-War Militia Attestation Record Page 4. | Anna17575 |
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