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We remember Arthur Mackness
We remember Arthur Mackness
Timeline
Timeline
1868
1871
location
Coleman's Yard, 16D Lewin Street, Leicester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8705529
2nd April 1871
1871
sibling
Lydia Mackness
Source:8705529
1871
1873
sibling
Florence Mackness
Source:8705531
1873
1875
sibling
Ernest Mackness
Source:8705531
1875
1877
sibling
Henry Mackness
Source:8705531
1877
1881
location
12 Neale Street, Leicester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8705531
3rd April 1881
1885
employment
Shoe finisher
G Muddimore
Leicester
United Kingdom
Source:8707094
4th November 1885
1885
service
British Army
Private
2047
Leicestershire Regiment
3rd (Reserve) Regiment
Source:8707094
4th November 1885 - 26th June 1899
1885
location
9 Court A, Lower Church Gate, Leicester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8707094
4th November 1885
1887
children
John H. Mackness
Source:8668783
1887
1889
marriage
Louisa Watts
Source:8667967
3rd December 1889
1890
children
Arthur Mackness
Source:8667967
1890
1891
employment
Shoe finisher
Leicester, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8668783
5th April 1891
1891
location
3 Providence Place, Navigation Street, Leicester, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8668783
5th April 1891
1892
children
Ernest Mackness
Source:8667967
1892
1893
children
Harold Mackness
Source:8667967
1893
1896
children
Florence Mackness
Source:8667967
1896
1898
children
William Mackness
Source:8667967
1898
1900
children
Joseph Mackness
Source:8667967
1900
1901
employment
General labourer
Leicester, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8667967
31st March 1901
1901
location
5 Court B, Littleton Street, Leicester, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8667967
31st March 1901
1902
children
Henry Mackness
Source:8700162
1902
1904
children
Louis Mackness
Source:8667967
23rd September 1904
1907
children
Louisa Mackness
Source:8667967
22nd February 1907
1911
employment
Stain maker (shoe manufacturing)
Leicester
United Kingdom
Source:8700162
2nd April 1911
1911
location
96 Hawthorne Road, Newfoundpool, Leicester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8700162
2nd April 1911
1918
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8705552
16th August 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 2nd Class
285488
86 Wing
166/167 Squadrons
Source:8705552
16th August 1918 - 5th February 1919
1918
location
3 Dundonald Road, Leicester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8705552
16th August 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8705552
5th February 1919
employment
Ink & Stand Maker
Source:6736700
1953
death
Unknown
Leicester, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8668776
1953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Mackness |
| Source | 6736700 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Neale Street, Leicester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 3 Dundonald Road, Leicester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th August 1918 | |
| 3 Providence Place, Navigation Street, Leicester, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 5 Court B, Littleton Street, Leicester, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 9 Court A, Lower Church Gate, Leicester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th November 1885 | |
| 96 Hawthorne Road, Newfoundpool, Leicester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Coleman's Yard, 16D Lewin Street, Leicester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1871 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2047 | Leicestershire Regiment | 3rd (Reserve) Regiment | Private | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 285488 | 86 Wing | 166/167 Squadrons | Private 2nd Class |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Mackness | son | 23rd September 1904 | |
| Louisa Mackness | daughter | 22nd February 1907 | |
| Arthur Mackness | son | 1890 | |
| Ernest Mackness | son | 1892 | |
| Harold Mackness | son | 1893 | |
| Florence Mackness | daughter | 1896 | |
| William Mackness | son | 1898 | |
| Joseph Mackness | son | 1900 | |
| John H. Mackness | son | 1887 | |
| Henry Mackness | son | 1902 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia | mother | ||
| William Mackness | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Mackness | sister | 1871 | |
| Florence Mackness | sister | 1873 | |
| Ernest Mackness | brother | 1875 | |
| Henry Mackness | brother | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Watts | wife | 3rd December 1889 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1891-06-20 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1885-11-04 | Methodist |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Mackness 1901 Census | Andrew2491 | |
| Arthur Mackness Death Registration 1953 | Andrew2491 | |
| Arthur Mackness 1891 Census | Andrew2491 | |
| Arthur Mackness 1911 Census | Andrew2491 | |
| Arthur Mackness 1871 Census | Andrew2491 | |
| Arthur Mackness 1881 Census | Andrew2491 | |
| Arthur Mackness RAF service record | Andrew2491 | |
| Arthur Mackness army reserve service record | Andrew2491 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RAF cap badge | Andrew2491 |
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