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We remember William Thomas Wells
We remember William Thomas Wells
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1891
location
1 Union Place. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8800873
5th April 1891
1896
sibling
Eva Rosina Wells
Source:8800877
1896
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:8800875
31st March 1901
1901
location
10 Shaftsbury Street. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8800875
31st March 1901
1907
sibling
Thomas J. Wells
Source:8800877
1907
1910
employment
Baker
Thanet, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8800936
3rd May 1910
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:8800877
2nd April 1911
1911
location
3 George Street. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8800877
2nd April 1911
1912
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook's Mate
M1888
H.M.S. INFLEXIBLE
Source:8800936
5th November 1912 - 23rd December 1916
1973
dates
Age 82
Source:8800880
1973
1973
death
Not War Related
Death registered in September 1973 at the age of 82.
Chatham. Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8800880
1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Wells |
| Source | 6551506 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Union Place. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 10 Shaftsbury Street. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 3 George Street. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M1888 | H.M.S. INFLEXIBLE | Leading Cook's Mate |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Wells | mother | ||
| Thomas John Wells | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas J. Wells | brother | 1907 | |
| Eva Rosina Wells | sister | 1896 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales Births. | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales 1891 Census | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales 1901 Census | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales 1911 Census | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales Deaths. | Terry7885 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 | |
| U.K. Royal Navy Register of Seaman's Services. | Terry7885 |
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