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We remember George Todkill
We remember George Todkill
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Charles Richard Todkill
Source:9124998
1886
1888
sibling
Louisa M Todkill
Source:9124998
1888
1893
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9124997
31st March 1901
1901
location
7 Royds Hall Road, Beeston [suburb of] Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9124997
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Edward Todkill
Source:9124998
1901
1902
sibling
Albert Todkill
Source:9124998
1902
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9124998
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Foundry Labourer
An iron foundry
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9124998
2nd April 1911
1911
location
8 Royds Hall Terrace, Holbeck [district of] Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9124998
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:6505711
2nd November 1915
1915
employment
Grabber
Probably an iron foundry
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6505711
2nd November 1915
1915
enlistment
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6505711
2nd November 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
K28915
Source:6505711
2nd November 1915 - 7th January 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K28915
Source:6505711
8th January 1916 - 27th March 1919
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:9125001
March 1916
1916
marriage
Frances Todkill nee Wade
Source:9125001
March 1916
1919
dates
Age 25
Source:6505711
27th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6505711
27th March 1919
1930
children
George Todkill
Source:9125001
1930
1939
dates
Age 46
Source:9125002
September 1939
1939
location
Leeds County Borough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9125002
September 1939
1970
death
Not War Related
George Todkill died over 50 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 76.
Spen Valley Registration District, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9125005
1970
1970
dates
Age 76
Source:9125005
June 1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Todkill |
| Source | 6505711 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Royds Hall Road, Beeston [suburb of] Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 8 Royds Hall Terrace, Holbeck [district of] Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Leeds County Borough, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K28915 | Stoker 2nd Class | |||
| Royal Navy | K28915 | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Todkill | son | 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Todkill | mother | ||
| Richard Todkill | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Richard Todkill | brother | 1886 | |
| Louisa M Todkill | sister | 1888 | |
| Edward Todkill | brother | 1901 | |
| Albert Todkill | brother | 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Todkill nee Wade | wife | March 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-02 | 5'6" |
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 York Registration District, Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Dewsbury Registration District, Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Spen Valley Registration District, Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Leeds Registration District, Yorkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 9111 Charles Todkill - King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Navy Emblem | Keith22624 |
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