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We remember Albert Speechly
We remember Albert Speechly
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1876
sibling
William Speechly
Source:8501007
1876
1878
sibling
Alice Speechly
Source:8501007
1878
1880
sibling
Adelaide Speechley
Source:8501007
1880
1883
sibling
Elizabeth Speechly
Source:8501007
1883
1885
sibling
Ernest Speechly
Source:8501007
1885
1887
sibling
Rosemary Speechly
Source:8501007
1887
1891
employment
Basket maker's apprentice
Not known
Grantham
United Kingdom
Source:8501007
April 1891
1891
location
36 Sidney Street, Grantham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8501007
April 1891
1899
marriage
Lucy Wakelin
Source:8501013
1899
1900
children
Gladys M Speechly
Source:8501015
1900
1901
employment
Basket maker
Not known
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Source:8501015
April 1901
1901
location
16 Regent Terrace, Sheffield
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8501015
April 1901
1902
children
Charles William Speechly
Source:8501024
1902
1912
children
Marjorie Lillian Speechly
Source:8501024
1912
1914
children
Dorothy Speechly
Source:8501024
1914
1914
employment
Willow worker
Not known
Bradford, Ontario
Canada
Source:5768179
11th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Bradford, Ontario
Canada
Source:5768179
11th November 1914
1914
location
11 Spring Street, Brantford, Ontario
Canada
their own address
Source:5768179
November 1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
55547
Source:5768179
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
55547
Canadian Infantry
Source:7312371
1916
death
Source:7312371
15th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7312371
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Speechly |
| Source | 5768179 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Spring Street, Brantford, Ontario | Canada | their own address | known November 1914 | |
| 16 Regent Terrace, Sheffield | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1901 | |
| 36 Sidney Street, Grantham | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 55547 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 55547 | Canadian Infantry | Sergeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys M Speechly | daughter | 1900 | |
| Charles William Speechly | son | 1902 | |
| Marjorie Lillian Speechly | daughter | 1912 | |
| Dorothy Speechly | daughter | 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Speechly | mother | ||
| William Speechly | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Speechly | brother | 1876 | |
| Alice Speechly | sister | 1878 | |
| Adelaide Speechley | sister | 1880 | |
| Elizabeth Speechly | sister | 1883 | |
| Ernest Speechly | brother | 1885 | |
| Rosemary Speechly | sister | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Wakelin | wife | 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-11 | 5'7" |
Media
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Aerial view of the CNE 1912By November 1914 the grounds and buildings had become an important training ground camp for the majority of new recruits from Southern Ontario.
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael40130 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Passenger Lists 1865 - 1935 | Michael40130 | |
| Beck/Pounder Family Tree | Michael40130 | |
| 19th Battalion CEF War Diary for September 1916 | Michael40130 | |
| Canadian Virtual Memorial remembrance | Lizbet72994 | |
| Profile at the Great War Centenary Website Brantford Brant Co /Six Nations | Lizbet72994 | |
| Brantford Expositor Christmas 1916 | Lizbet72994 | |
| Toronto during WWI | Lizbet72994 | |
| 19th Battalion War Diary | Lizbet72994 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial view of the CNE 1912 | Lizbet72994 |
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