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We remember William Phillip Anstey
We remember William Phillip Anstey
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Lucy Martin Anstey
Source:7622159
1873
1875
1876
sibling
Frederick Charles Anstey
Source:7622159
1876
1880
sibling
Florence Jane Anstey
Source:7622159
1880
1881
location
Casley's Court, Exeter, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6969884
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Amy Louisa Anstey
Source:7622159
1881
1882
sibling
Annie Anstey
Source:7622159
1882
1884
sibling
Alice Anstey
Source:7622159
1884
1886
sibling
Susanna Anstey
Source:7622159
1886
1889
sibling
Bertha Kate Anstey
Source:7622159
1889
1890
sibling
Harry James Anstey
Source:7622159
1890
1891
location
3 Prospect Place, St Thomas, Exeter
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6987979
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Phillis Anstey
Source:7622159
1892
1892
dates
Age 18
Source:7622144
14th June 1892
1892
employment
Gardener
St Thomas, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:7622144
14th June 1892
1892
service
British Army
Private
2540
Devonshire Regiment
4th
Source:7622144
14th June 1892 - 8th July 1897
1893
marriage
Emily Ellen Counter
Source:6969885
1893
1893
sibling
Frank Anstey
Source:7622159
1893
1895
children
Frederick Charles Anstey
Source:7622127
1895
1896
children
Winifred Lily Anstey
Source:7622127
1896
1897
dates
Age 23
Source:7622144
9th July 1897
1897
location
Wright's Court, Cowick Street, St Thomas, Exeter, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7622144
9th July 1897
1898
sibling
Stanley Leonard Anstey
Source:7622159
1898
1899
children
Percy William Anstey
Source:7622127
1899
1900
service
British Army
Private
2540
Devonshire Regiment
4th
Source:7622144
7th March 1900 - 14th September 1902
1911
location
Foxenholes, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6969888
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Labourer
Source:5593642
22nd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Valcartier, Quebec, Canada
United Kingdom
Source:5593642
22nd September 1914
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
26161
Source:6989710
22nd September 1914
1933
death
York, Ontario
Canada
Source:7622182
17th February 1933
awards
King's South African Medal With Clasp
Other War Service Award
Source:7622144
awards
South African War Medal With Clasp
Other War Service Award
Source:7622144
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Phillip |
| Initials | WP |
| Last Name | Anstey |
| Source | 5593642 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Prospect Place, St Thomas, Exeter | United Kingdom | their own address | 5th April 1891 | |
| Casley's Court, Exeter, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Foxenholes, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Wright's Court, Cowick Street, St Thomas, Exeter, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th July 1897 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2540 | Devonshire Regiment | 4th | Private | |
| British Army | 2540 | Devonshire Regiment | 4th | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 26161 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| King's South African Medal With Clasp | Other War Service Award | |
| South African War Medal With Clasp | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Charles Anstey | son | 1895 | |
| Winifred Lily Anstey | daughter | 1896 | |
| Percy William Anstey | son | 1899 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane | mother | ||
| Henry Charles Anstey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Martin Anstey | sister | 1873 | |
| Frederick Charles Anstey | brother | 1876 | |
| Florence Jane Anstey | sister | 1880 | |
| Amy Louisa Anstey | sister | 1881 | |
| Annie Anstey | sister | 1882 | |
| Alice Anstey | sister | 1884 | |
| Susanna Anstey | sister | 1886 | |
| Bertha Kate Anstey | sister | 1889 | |
| Harry James Anstey | brother | 1890 | |
| Phillis Anstey | sister | 1892 | |
| Frank Anstey | brother | 1893 | |
| Stanley Leonard Anstey | brother | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Ellen Counter | wife | 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1892-06-14 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1892-06-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Western Times: "Delusions. An Octogenarian’s Suicide at Ide" | Hannah21187 | |
| Link to brother's record: Stanley Leonard Anstey | Hannah21187 | |
| Link to brother's record: Frederick Charles Anstey | Hannah21187 | |
| Link to brother's record: Frank Anstey | Hannah21187 | |
| FreeBMD: Children search | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 (Findmypast.co.uk) | Hannah21187 | |
| FreeBMD: Sibling search | Hannah21187 | |
| Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947 | Hannah21187 |
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