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We remember John Wilson
We remember John Wilson
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1891
location
Pitts Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9518535
1891
1893
sibling
Albert G Moore
Source:9518538
1893
1895
sibling
Alice E Moore
Source:9518538
1895
1897
sibling
Walter Moore
Source:9518538
1897
1899
sibling
Gertrude S Moore
Source:9518538
1899
1901
employment
General Labourer
Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9518538
1901
1901
sibling
William F Moore
Source:9518535
1901
1901
sibling
Arthur C Moore
Source:9518538
1901
1901
location
Pitts Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9518538
1901
1903
sibling
Robert Moore
Source:9518680
1903
1904
sibling
Ernest Moore
Source:9518680
1904
1911
employment
Domestic gardener
Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9518680
1911
1911
location
Tower Cottage,Saxlingham Thorpe, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9518680
1911
1912
employment
Footman
Rev R W Pitt
Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9520319
1912
1912
enlistment
Norwich
United Kingdom
Source:9520319
April 1912
1914
marriage
Julia Foxhall
Source:9518532
December 1914
1915
discharge
Source:9520319
3rd August 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:9520319
3rd August 1915
1915
children
Ernest F Wilson
Source:9518626
10th October 1915
service
British Army
Corporal
1757
Norfolk Regiment
Source:4813193
1931
death
Unknown
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9518630
December 1931
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Wilson |
| Source | 4813193 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitts Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Pitts Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Tower Cottage,Saxlingham Thorpe, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1757 | Norfolk Regiment | Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest F Wilson | son | 10th October 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Wilson | mother | ||
| William Moore | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William F Moore | brother | 1901 | |
| Albert G Moore | brother | 1893 | |
| Alice E Moore | sister | 1895 | |
| Walter Moore | brother | 1897 | |
| Gertrude S Moore | sister | 1899 | |
| Arthur C Moore | brother | 1901 | |
| Robert Moore | brother | 1903 | |
| Ernest Moore | brother | 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Foxhall | wife | December 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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John F WilsonThis photograph is taken outside of St. Mary's Church, Saxlingham Nethergate. It is part of a group photograph of the bell ringers who rang the first peal by a local band on the new bells
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John F WilsonThis photograph is part of a larger photograph taken when the bells of Saxlingham Nethergate were rehung in 1899. It is taken outside St. Mary's ChurchContributed by:
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Saxlingham Local Peal Band 1910John Wilson is standing second left. He is part of the peal band who were the first local band to ring a peal on the new bells. The photograph is taken in front of St. Mary's Church, Saxlingham NethergateContributed by:
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Rehanging the bells at Saxlingham Nethergate, 1899This photograph was taken when the bells were being rehung as St. Mary's Church. John Wilson was a bell ringer and he is sitting on the right of the photograph on the floorContributed by:
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Installation of 2 new bells in 1908This photograph was taken when two new bells were being added to make a ring of eight. It was taken in front of St. Mary's Church, Saxlingham Nethergate. John Wilson is sitting on the left next to the bell. The man behind him is also named as John Wilson and has a hand on his shoulder. We think he was a relative of his mother as Wilson was her maiden name.Contributed by:
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John F Wilson 1908This taken from a group photograph which was taken at the time of the installation of two new bells at Saxlingham Nethergate Church.Contributed by:
Janice131533
Communities
Communities
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Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village Memorials
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Janice131533 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census | Janice131533 | |
| WW! Army Pension Records | Janice131533 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John F Wilson | Janice131533 | |
| John F Wilson | Janice131533 | |
| Saxlingham Local Peal Band 1910 | Janice131533 | |
| Rehanging the bells at Saxlingham Nethergate, 1899 | Janice131533 | |
| Installation of 2 new bells in 1908 | Janice131533 | |
| John F Wilson 1908 | Janice131533 |
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