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We remember Francis Desbrow Nichols
We remember Francis Desbrow Nichols
Timeline
Timeline
1879
birth
United Kingdom
Source:6820533
1879
1907
marriage
Gertrude Emily Jennings
Source:6820533
21st August 1907
1908
children
Charles William Nichols
Source:6820533
5th August 1908
1910
children
Francis Desbrow Nichols
Source:6820533
8th July 1910
1913
children
John Robert Nichols
Source:6820533
6th May 1913
1916
children
Frederick David Nichols
Source:6820533
21st February 1916
1916
enlistment
Source:6820533
1916
1918
children
Richard Stephen Nichols
Source:6820533
28th December 1918
1922
children
Joyce Muriel Nichols
Source:7967828
1922
employment
Commercial Traveller
Source:6820533
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
65256
Source:6820533
1925
death
Islington London
United Kingdom
Source:7967758
1925
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Desbrow |
| Initials | FD |
| Last Name | Nichols |
| Source | 6820533 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 65256 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles William Nichols | son | 5th August 1908 | |
| Francis Desbrow Nichols | son | 8th July 1910 | |
| John Robert Nichols | son | 6th May 1913 | |
| Frederick David Nichols | son | 21st February 1916 | |
| Richard Stephen Nichols | son | 28th December 1918 | |
| Joyce Muriel Nichols | daughter | 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Nichols | mother | ||
| James Nichols | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Emily Jennings | wife | 21st August 1907 |
Media
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Francis Desbrow NicholsThis is a photograph of Francis Nichols before WW1
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Gertrude Emily Nichols ( formerly Jennings)This is a photograph of Gertrude who married Francis in 1907.Contributed by:
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Gertrude with three of their children.Gertrude with David beside her and Richard (Dick) and Joyce at the front.Contributed by:
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B C H Sinclair - Funeral DirectorsDetails of the funeral of Francis Nichols in March 1925. He is buried in Highgate Cemetery.Contributed by:
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Gertrude and Francis NicholsThis is a photograph of Gertrude and Francis Nichols.Contributed by:
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Gertrude Nichols and her sonsGertrude Nichols with her sons, Frank far left, David, Charles and Richard (Dick) on her lap.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Nichols and Jennings FamilyMore about The Nichols and Jennings Family
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alison2583 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Desbrow Nichols | Alison2583 | |
| Gertrude Emily Nichols ( formerly Jennings) | Alison2583 | |
| Gertrude with three of their children. | Alison2583 | |
| B C H Sinclair - Funeral Directors | Alison2583 | |
| Gertrude and Francis Nichols | Alison2583 | |
| Gertrude Nichols and her sons | Alison2583 |
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Stories
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