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We remember Thomas Croft
We remember Thomas Croft
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
John Croft
Source:8654034
1874
1877
sibling
Elizabeth Croft
Source:8654034
1877
1881
sibling
Alice Croft
Source:8654034
1881
1884
birth
United Kingdom
Source:6211101
6th April 1884
1887
sibling
Mary Ann Croft
Source:8654034
1887
1888
sibling
Eliza Croft
Source:8654034
1888
1891
location
Ct 5, 6 Wood Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8654034
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Joseph Croft
Source:8654037
1892
1895
sibling
Charlotte E Croft
Source:8654037
1895
1896
sibling
William Croft
Source:8654037
1896
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:8654037
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Ordinary Farm Labourer
Swineshead, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:8654037
31st March 1901
1901
location
Abbey Lane, Swineshead, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8654037
31st March 1901
1908
marriage
Matilda Dutton
Source:8654035
25th December 1908
1909
children
Tom Croft
Source:8654035
1909
1910
children
Ronald Croft
Source:8654035
1910
1911
employment
Miner
United Kingdom
Source:8654035
2nd April 1911
1911
location
18 Smithy Green, Smithies, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8654035
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Lawrence Croft
Source:8654058
1912
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
KW/175
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Benbow Battalion - Royal Naval Division
Source:8654042
8th September 1914 - 1st February 1919
1914
location
27 Waltham Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6211101
4th October 1914
1914
children
William Croft
Source:8654058
1914
1916
location
24 Tower Street, Barnsley, Yorks
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6211101
1916
1919
children
Kenneth Croft
Source:8654058
1919
1922
children
Mildred M Croft
Source:8654058
1922
1934
death
Not War Related
Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6248674
1934
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Croft |
| Source | 6211101 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Smithy Green, Smithies, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 24 Tower Street, Barnsley, Yorks | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1916 | |
| 27 Waltham Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th October 1914 | |
| Abbey Lane, Swineshead, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Ct 5, 6 Wood Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | KW/175 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Benbow Battalion - Royal Naval Division | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Croft | son | 1909 | |
| Ronald Croft | son | 1910 | |
| Lawrence Croft | son | 1912 | |
| William Croft | son | 1914 | |
| Kenneth Croft | son | 1919 | |
| Mildred M Croft | daughter | 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | mother | ||
| Joseph Croft | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Croft | brother | 1874 | |
| Elizabeth Croft | sister | 1877 | |
| Alice Croft | sister | 1881 | |
| Mary Ann Croft | sister | 1887 | |
| Eliza Croft | sister | 1888 | |
| Joseph Croft | brother | 1892 | |
| Charlotte E Croft | sister | 1895 | |
| William Croft | brother | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Dutton | wife | 25th December 1908 |
Media
Media
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Header of newspaper reportFrom the Barnsley Chronicle 24 July 1915 (with thanks to Barnsley Archives). Full transcription on the blogpost http://barnsleyhistorian.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/from-ww1-barnsley-chronicle-barnsley.html
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FreeBMD birth index entryIndex entries for births surname Croft, mother's maiden name Dutton, in Barnsley between 1912 and 1922.Contributed by:
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St Paul's Church, Monk BrettonA tall spire on a dark stone church. Mature trees in the churchyard.Contributed by:
Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - Prisoners of War & InterneesMore about Barnsley - Prisoners of War & Internees
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Barnsley - Absent Voters List 1918More about Barnsley - Absent Voters List 1918
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Barnsley - Royal Naval Volunteer ReserveMore about Barnsley - Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| World War One Soldier's Story - Thomas Croft | Linda571 | |
| Burial Record for Thomas Croft | Linda571 | |
| "Barnsley Man's Escape From Internment in Holland - A Daring Exploit" | Linda571 | |
| Banns on Ancestry | Linda571 | |
| 1918 Absent Voters' List for Barnsley | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Header of newspaper report | Linda571 | |
| FreeBMD birth index entry | Linda571 | |
| St Paul's Church, Monk Bretton | Linda571 |
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