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We remember William Francis Williams
We remember William Francis Williams
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Samuel Williams
Source:8776997
1872
1874
sibling
George Williams
Source:8777017
1874
1877
sibling
Elizabeth Williams
Source:8777017
1877
1884
sibling
Margaret Williams
Source:8777017
1884
1885
sibling
Susannah Williams
Source:8777017
1885
1886
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:8777017
1891
1891
location
27 St John St, Devonport
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8777017
1891
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:8776992
1901
1901
employment
Spinner in rope factory
Source:8776992
1901
1901
location
17 Cornwall St, Devonport
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8776992
1901
1904
events
see below
Comment on Service Record
Newport
United Kingdom
Source:6305736
21st March 1904
1911
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer Stoker
306177
HMS Devonshire
Source:8776970
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:8776970
1911
1913
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
306177
HMS Colossus
Source:6305736
25th November 1913 - 30th August 1918
employment
Labourer
Source:8776968
location
14b Ross St, Morice Town, Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:8776968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Francis |
| Initials | WF |
| Last Name | Williams |
| Source | 6305736 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14b Ross St, Morice Town, Devonport | United Kingdom | |||
| 17 Cornwall St, Devonport | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 27 St John St, Devonport | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 306177 | HMS Devonshire | Petty Officer Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | 306177 | HMS Colossus | Stoker Petty Officer |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Williams | father | ||
| Mary Williams | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Williams | brother | 1874 | |
| Elizabeth Williams | sister | 1877 | |
| Margaret Williams | sister | 1884 | |
| Susannah Williams | sister | 1885 | |
| Samuel Williams | brother | 1872 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'Man of colour' |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904 | 5'10" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 |
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