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We remember Jessie Hume Congleton
We remember Jessie Hume Congleton
Duplicate of Jessie Hame Congleton
Also remembered by 3 people
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
David Congleton
Source:7903707
1869
1872
1876
sibling
Mary Congleton
Source:7903707
1876
1878
sibling
Isabella Congleton
Source:7903707
1878
1880
sibling
Alice Congleton
Source:7903707
1880
1881
dates
Age 8
Source:7903707
1881
1881
location
Wellgate Park, Forgan, Fife, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7903707
1881
1884
sibling
Edith M Congleton
Source:7903711
1884
1891
dates
Age 18
Source:7903711
1891
1891
location
Wellgate Park, Forgan, Fife, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7903711
1891
1896
education
Nurse Training
Dundee Royal Infirmary
Dundee, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:7903694
1896 - 1899
1906
service
British Army
Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Source:7903694
September 1906 - April 1914
1911
dates
Age 38
Source:7903713
1911
1911
location
Strada Mercanti Valletta
Malta
military residence address
Source:7903713
1911
1914
service
British Army
Nursing Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Source:7903694
21st April 1914 - 11th January 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4947235
16th August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Sister-in-charge
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Source:7903694
11th January 1915 - 14th October 1915
1915
awards
Royal Red Cross (RRC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7903694
June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Assistant Matron
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Source:7903694
14th October 1915 - 11th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Matron
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
32 Base Hospital Boulogne
Source:7903718
11th August 1916 - 20th December 1919
education
Dundee High School
Dundee, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:7903694
1932
death
Tigh-na-Mara, Campamento
Spain
Source:7903715
Source:7903718
20th April 1932
1932
dates
Age 61
Source:7903715
30th May 1932
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jessie Hume |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Congleton |
| Source | 4947235 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strada Mercanti Valletta | Malta | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Wellgate Park, Forgan, Fife, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Wellgate Park, Forgan, Fife, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service | Nursing Sister | |||
| British Army | Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service | Sister-in-charge | |||
| British Army | Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service | Staff Nurse | |||
| British Army | Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service | Assistant Matron | |||
| British Army | Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service | 32 Base Hospital Boulogne | Acting Matron |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Royal Red Cross (RRC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Congleton | father | ||
| Jessie H Congleton | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Congleton | brother | 1869 | |
| Mary Congleton | sister | 1876 | |
| Isabella Congleton | sister | 1878 | |
| Alice Congleton | sister | 1880 | |
| Edith M Congleton | sister | 1884 |
Media
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Jessie Congleton (pictured second from right)Colonel Fullerton (centre) conducts an operation in the operating theatre of No 32 Stationary Hospital at Wimereux. He is assisted by Matron Miss Congleton, Theatre Sister Miss Crawford, and Anaesthetists Miss Miller and Miss Fleming. A second operation appears to be taking place behind them.
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Charlotte33
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Feature about Jessie on website about Edith Appleton | Charlotte33 | |
| Letter concerning Jessie's death, written by her sister Alice | Charlotte33 | |
| Obituary in the British Journal of Nursing | Charlotte33 | |
| Jessie's appointment to Sister, 21 April 1914 | Charlotte33 | |
| Confirmation of Jessie's appointment to Staff Nurse, 1907 | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Jessie Congleton (pictured second from right) | Charlotte33 |
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We remember Jessie Hume Congleton
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