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We remember Jabez Britton
We remember Jabez Britton
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1895
sibling
Frances Britton
Source:8998577
1895
1897
sibling
Annie Britton
Source:8998577
1897
1898
sibling
Walter Britton
Source:8998577
1898
1900
sibling
Thomas Britton
Source:8998577
1900
1901
location
70 Holden Street Bolton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8998577
April 1901
1911
employment
Iron Worker, Furnaceman
Bolton
United Kingdom
Source:9000924
April 1911
1912
marriage
Margaret Woodcock
Source:8939757
29th June 1912
1913
children
Thomas Britten
Source:8939757
26th December 1913
1914
employment
labourer
Bolton
United Kingdom
Source:9000924
5th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
16239
Royal North Lancashire
Source:507048
5th September 1914 - October 1914
1914
discharge
Source:8939757
7th November 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
22408
Grenadier Guards
1st Battalion
Source:507048
25th January 1915 - 21st April 1919
1916
hospitalisation
Amputation 1st Finger right hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:8939756
18th March 1916 - 19th April 1916
1916
children
Ivy Britton
Source:8939757
20th August 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Old wound broken out
Hospital/Institution
Source:8939756
5th October 1916 - 14th November 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Post operation
Hospital/Institution
Source:8939756
12th December 1916 - 23rd December 1916
1919
location
56, Rigby St, Bolton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8939757
22nd April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8939756
29th May 1919
1967
death
Unknown
Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9284286
April 1967
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56, Rigby St, Bolton | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd April 1919 | |
| 70 Holden Street Bolton | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22408 | Grenadier Guards | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16239 | Royal North Lancashire | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Britten | son | 26th December 1913 | |
| Ivy Britton | daughter | 20th August 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Marie Britton | mother | ||
| Thomas William Britton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Britton | sister | 1895 | |
| Annie Britton | sister | 1897 | |
| Walter Britton | brother | 1898 | |
| Thomas Britton | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Woodcock | wife | 29th June 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | 5'8" |
Media
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Jabez BrittonJabez Britton in uniform. Taken after Jabez had been shot in the hand
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Jacqui101199
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | J58624 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | J58624 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jacqui101199 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jacqui101199 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jacqui101199 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jacqui101199 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jacqui101199 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Online Parish Clerk records | J58624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Jabez Britton | Jacqui101199 |
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