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We remember Francis John Howley
We remember Francis John Howley
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Ellen Howley
Source:8836875
1877
1880
1881
location
Cirencester Union Workhouse
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8836875
April 1881
1889
sibling
Edith Howley
Source:8836871
1889
1891
location
Castle Street, Cirencester
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8836871
April 1891
1897
service
Royal Navy
Private
9394
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:8836504
23rd November 1897 - 12th September 1900
1900
location
Downington, Lechdale, Gloucester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8836504
12th September 1900
1901
location
Downington, Lechlade, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8836511
31st March 1901
1911
marriage
Emeline P Knight
Source:8836945
11th August 1911 - 6th December 1917
1912
children
Fay Alma Howley
Source:8836977
1912
1915
enlistment
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada
Source:5999736
22nd October 1915
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
Canadian Infantry
Source:8836400
December 1917
service
Royal Navy
Private
9394
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Portsmouth Division
Source:8836504
1917
death
Unknown
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada
Source:8836400
6th December 1917
burial
Nova Scotia
Canada
Source:8836400
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis John |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Howley |
| Source | 5999736 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Street, Cirencester | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known April 1891 | |
| Cirencester Union Workhouse | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known April 1881 | |
| Downington, Lechdale, Gloucester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th September 1900 | |
| Downington, Lechlade, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 9394 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 9394 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Portsmouth Division | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Infantry | Lieutenant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fay Alma Howley | daughter | 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Howley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Howley | sister | 1877 | |
| Edith Howley | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emeline P Knight | wife | 11th August 1911 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-09 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to Royal Marine Light Infantry (Portsmouth) record | Ann39898 | |
| Link to Royal Marines Discharge and Attestation records | Ann39898 | |
| Link to Family Search Marriage entry for Francis John Howley | Ann39898 | |
| Link to Nova Scotia Deaths 1890 - 1955 | Ann39898 | |
| PDF of service record package | Lizbet72994 | |
| Halifax Explosion Remembrance Book | Lizbet72994 | |
| Link to Dalhousie No 7 Stationary Hospital pamplet | Ann39898 |
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