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We remember Joseph Briars
We remember Joseph Briars
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Charles Henry Sisserman
Source:9297855
8th December 1872
1878
sibling
Leonard Sisserman
Source:9297855
1878
1883
sibling
Ellen Briars
Source:9297855
9th February 1883
1884
1888
sibling
Elizabeth Briars
Source:9297855
19th February 1888
1889
sibling
Thomas Briars
Source:9297855
25th October 1889
1891
sibling
Annie Briars
Source:9297855
19th September 1891
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:9302199
1891
1891
location
Back Lane, Stevenage, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9302199
1891
1893
sibling
George Briars
Source:9297855
1893
1896
sibling
Cissie Briars
Source:9297855
6th May 1896
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:9302199
1901
1901
employment
general labourer
Stevenage, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9302199
1901
1901
location
The Diamonds public house, High Street, Stevenage
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9302199
1901
1903
enlistment
Great Yarmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9297852
5th January 1903
1903
service
British Army
gunner
13873
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9297852
5th January 1903 - 4th January 1906
1903
employment
striker
Source:9297852
1903
1908
marriage
Elizabeth Mary Draper
Source:9297855
14th March 1908 - 1914
1909
children
Beryl Violet Briars
Source:9297855
31st January 1909
1911
children
Joseph Briars
Source:9297855
16th September 1911
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:9302199
1911
1911
employment
domestic gardener and publican
Stevenage
United Kingdom
Source:9302199
1911
1911
location
Royal Oak Inn, 24 Walkern Road, Stevenage
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9302199
1911
1913
children
Frederick Walter Briars
Source:9297855
10th April 1913
1914
service
British Army
272389
16th Royal Regiment of Artillery
Source:9297852
5th August 1914 - 28th December 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9297852
9th September 1914 - 28th December 1915
1916
discharge
Source:9297852
15th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
196691
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9297852
24th June 1916 - 4th June 1918
1916
employment
rivetter
Stevenage
United Kingdom
Source:9297852
1916
1917
marriage
Rosanna Northern
Source:9304342
29th October 1917
1918
discharge
Source:9297852
4th June 1918
1919
children
Susan Alice Joy Briars
Source:9297855
1919
1921
children
William Thomas Briars
Source:9297855
1921
1923
children
George Henry Briars
Source:9297855
1923
1925
children
James Charles Briars
Source:9297855
1925
1927
children
Basil Briars
Source:9297855
1927
1930
children
Millie Briars
Source:9297855
1930
1933
children
Nancy Briars twin of Arthur
Source:9297855
1933
1933
children
Arthur Briars twin of Nancy
Source:9297855
1933
1939
employment
smallholder & licensee, armament factory work
Stevenage
United Kingdom
Source:9304342
1939
1939
location
Royal Oak Inn, 24 Walkern Road, Stevenage
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9304342
1939
service
British Army
Gunner
13873
24th Heavy Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:490268
1968
death
Stevenage
United Kingdom
Source:9297855
1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Briars |
| Source | 490268 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Lane, Stevenage, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Royal Oak Inn, 24 Walkern Road, Stevenage | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Royal Oak Inn, 24 Walkern Road, Stevenage | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| The Diamonds public house, High Street, Stevenage | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13873 | 24th Heavy Battery Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 13873 | Royal Garrison Artillery | gunner | ||
| British Army | 196691 | Royal Garrison Artillery | |||
| British Army | 272389 | 16th Royal Regiment of Artillery |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl Violet Briars | daughter | 31st January 1909 | |
| Joseph Briars | son | 16th September 1911 | |
| Frederick Walter Briars | son | 10th April 1913 | |
| Susan Alice Joy Briars | daughter | 1919 | |
| William Thomas Briars | son | 1921 | |
| George Henry Briars | son | 1923 | |
| James Charles Briars | son | 1925 | |
| Basil Briars | son | 1927 | |
| Millie Briars | daughter | 1930 | |
| Arthur Briars twin of Nancy | son | 1933 | |
| Nancy Briars twin of Arthur | daughter | 1933 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priscilla Briars nee Sisserman | mother | ||
| Joseph Briars | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Briars | sister | 9th February 1883 | |
| Elizabeth Briars | sister | 19th February 1888 | |
| Thomas Briars | brother | 25th October 1889 | |
| Annie Briars | sister | 19th September 1891 | |
| George Briars | brother | 1893 | |
| Cissie Briars | sister | 6th May 1896 | |
| Charles Henry Sisserman | brother | 8th December 1872 | |
| Leonard Sisserman | brother | 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mary Draper | wife | 14th March 1908 | |
| Rosanna Northern | wife | 29th October 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | blue | dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WW1 Pension Records 1914-1920 | Linda64676 | |
| register of births, marriages, deaths | Linda64676 | |
| U.K. census records | Linda64676 | |
| 1939 Register | Linda64676 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Briars | Linda64676 |
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