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We remember William Breaks
We remember William Breaks
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
James Henry Fisher
Source:9304931
1882
1884
1887
sibling
Ann Breaks
Source:9304931
1887
1890
sibling
John Thomas Breaks
Source:9304931
1890
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:9304931
5th April 1891
1891
location
9 Briggs Yard, Accrington, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9304931
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Harold Breaks
Source:9304931
1892
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:9304932
31st March 1901
1901
employment
House Painter
Not known
Accrington, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9304932
31st March 1901
1901
location
113 Lodge Street, Accrington, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9304932
31st March 1901
1902
dates
Age 18
Source:6315161
23rd June 1902
1902
employment
Painter
Not known
Accrington, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6315161
23rd June 1902
1902
enlistment
Possibly Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6315161
23rd June 1902
1902
service
Royal Navy
345306
HMS Duke of Wellington II
Source:6315161
23rd June 1902 - 10th September 1902
1902
dates
Age 18
Source:6315161
10th September 1902
1907
dates
Age 23
Source:9304933
March 1907
1907
marriage
Fanny Breaks nee Hallworth
Source:9304939
1907
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:9304934
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
House Painter
Not known
Accrington, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9304934
2nd April 1911
1911
location
113 Lodge Street, Accrington, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9304934
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Ruth Breaks
Source:9304933
1912
1913
children
Annie Breaks
Source:9304933
1913
1915
children
Mary Breaks
Source:9304933
1915
1918
children
James H Breaks
Source:9304933
1918
1939
dates
Age 55
Source:9304935
September 1939
1939
location
Accrington Metropolitan Borough, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9304935
September 1939
1957
dates
Age 72
Source:9304937
September 1957
1957
death
Not War Related
William Breaks died a little short of 30 years after the ending of the Great War, He was 72..
Haslingden Registration District, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9304937
Source:6315161
1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Breaks |
| Source | 6315161 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Lodge Street, Accrington, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 113 Lodge Street, Accrington, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 9 Briggs Yard, Accrington, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Accrington Metropolitan Borough, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 345306 | HMS Duke of Wellington II |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Breaks | daughter | 1912 | |
| Annie Breaks | daughter | 1913 | |
| Mary Breaks | daughter | 1915 | |
| James H Breaks | son | 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Breaks nee Fisher | mother | ||
| William Breaks | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Henry Fisher | step-brother | 1882 | |
| Ann Breaks | sister | 1887 | |
| John Thomas Breaks | brother | 1890 | |
| Harold Breaks | brother | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Breaks nee Hallworth | wife | 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-06-23 | 5'3" |
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Haslingden Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Haslingden Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Haslingden Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Kingston upon Hull Registration District, Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 45822 William Breaks - Worcestershire Regiment | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Keith22624 |
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