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We remember Frank Robert Simpson
We remember Frank Robert Simpson
Timeline
Timeline
1864
1881
dates
Age 17
Source:8858744
1881
1881
education
Rugby School
Source:8858744
1881
1881
location
Hillmorton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8858744
1881
1889
marriage
Alice Matilda Drapen
Source:8858760
1889
1891
children
Stella Simpson
Source:8858777
1891
1891
dates
Age 26
Source:8858777
1891
1891
employment
Mining engineer
United Kingdom
Source:8858777
1891
1891
location
Cannock Road, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8858777
1891
1892
children
Claude Frank Bell Simpson
Source:8858747
1892
1894
children
Vera Simpson
Source:8858747
1894
1896
children
Esme Simpson
Source:8858747
1896
1897
children
Iris Simpson
Source:8858747
1897
1898
children
Basil Robert James Simpson
Source:8858734
1898
1899
children
John Cyril Finucane Simpson
Source:8858734
1899
1901
dates
Age 37
Source:8858747
1901
1901
location
Addison, Ryton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8858747
1901
1911
dates
Age 46
Source:8858734
1911
1911
employment
Mining Engineer Coal
Source:8858734
1911
1911
location
Hedgefield House, Blaydon, Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8858734
1911
1949
dates
Age 85
Source:8858755
1949
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Durham Light Infantry
Source:5404708
1949
death
Newcastle upon Tyne District
United Kingdom
Source:8858755
1949
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank Robert |
| Initials | FR |
| Last Name | Simpson |
| Source | 8858740 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, Ryton | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| Cannock Road, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1891 | |
| Hedgefield House, Blaydon, Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Hillmorton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | Lieutenant Colonel |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Simpson | daughter | 1891 | |
| Claude Frank Bell Simpson | son | 1892 | |
| Vera Simpson | daughter | 1894 | |
| Esme Simpson | daughter | 1896 | |
| Iris Simpson | daughter | 1897 | |
| Basil Robert James Simpson | son | 1898 | |
| John Cyril Finucane Simpson | son | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Matilda Drapen | wife | 1889 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical EngineersMore about North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison32908 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alison32908 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison32908 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison32908 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alison32908 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alison32908 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison32908 |
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