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We remember Arthur Watson
We remember Arthur Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1891
sibling
Lily Watson
Source:8758412
22nd January 1891
1891
location
53 Crosswell Street, Pogmoor, Barnsley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8758412
1st April 1891
1894
sibling
Jane Watson
Source:8758414
4th June 1894
1895
sibling
Harry Watson
Source:8758420
1895
1899
sibling
Charles Watson
Source:8758420
1899
1901
location
New Street, Ardsley, Barnsley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8758414
1st April 1901
1902
sibling
Albert Watson
Source:8758420
1902
1902
sibling
Joe Watson
Source:8758420
1902
1904
sibling
Ellis Watson
Source:8758420
1904
1908
sibling
Fred Watson
Source:8758420
1908
1911
location
88 Wombwell Road, Stairfoot, Ardsley, Nr Barnsley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8758420
1st April 1911
1913
marriage
Florence Rebecca Lees
Source:8758410
2nd February 1913 - 3rd September 1916
service
British Army
Private
17977
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Source:4646881
1916
death
Source:7376987
3rd September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7376987
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 4646881 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Crosswell Street, Pogmoor, Barnsley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st April 1891 | |
| 88 Wombwell Road, Stairfoot, Ardsley, Nr Barnsley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1911 | |
| New Street, Ardsley, Barnsley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17977 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priscilla Poskitt | mother | ||
| Albert Watson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Watson | sister | 22nd January 1891 | |
| Jane Watson | sister | 4th June 1894 | |
| Harry Watson | brother | 1895 | |
| Charles Watson | brother | 1899 | |
| Albert Watson | brother | 1902 | |
| Joe Watson | brother | 1902 | |
| Ellis Watson | brother | 1904 | |
| Fred Watson | brother | 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Rebecca Lees | wife | 2nd February 1913 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - St Peter's Church, Doncaster Road (BAR33) and men from this parishMore about Barnsley - St Peter's Church, Doncaster Road (BAR33) and men from this parish
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Barnsley - The Rest of the SommeMore about Barnsley - The Rest of the Somme
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Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley MenMore about Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley Men
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 marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Wayne64498 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Wayne64498 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Wayne64498 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Wayne64498 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Wayne64498 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Wayne64498 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Wayne64498 |
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