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We remember William James Essex
We remember William James Essex
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1881
dates
Age 4
Source:8570310
1881
1881
sibling
May Essex
Source:8570307
1881
1881
location
26 Chatsworth Road, West Ham
United Kingdom
Source:8570310
1881
1883
sibling
Jane Essex
Source:8570305
1883
1888
sibling
Harriett Essex
Source:8570305
1888
1891
dates
Age 14
Source:8570307
1891
1891
employment
Florists Assistant
Source:8570307
1891
1891
location
5 Arthur Cottages, Faraday Rd, Leyton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8570307
1891
1901
dates
Age 24
Source:8570305
1901
1901
location
66 Ringwood Road, Walthamstow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8570305
1901
1902
marriage
Alice Maud Greenhill
Source:8570300
31st May 1902
1903
children
Winifred May Essex
Source:8570299
23rd January 1903
1905
children
Mildred Maud Essex
Source:8570299
10th February 1905
1907
children
Kathleen Alice Essex
Source:8570299
22nd November 1907
1909
children
Wilfred George Essex
Source:8570299
27th July 1909
1911
children
Hilda Dorothy Essex
Source:8570299
4th February 1911
1911
dates
Age 34
Source:8570302
1911
1911
location
88 Livingstone Road, Leyton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8570302
1911
1913
children
Alec William Essex
Source:8570299
11th October 1913
1916
children
Edna Mabel Essex
Source:8570299
6th August 1916
1918
enlistment
Source:6950069
1918
1918
location
125 Hibbert Road, Leyton, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8570299
1918
employment
Bricklayer
Source:6950069
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
188760
Source:6950069
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Essex |
| Source | 6950069 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Hibbert Road, Leyton, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1918 | |
| 26 Chatsworth Road, West Ham | United Kingdom | known 1881 | ||
| 5 Arthur Cottages, Faraday Rd, Leyton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 66 Ringwood Road, Walthamstow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 88 Livingstone Road, Leyton | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 188760 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Mabel Essex | daughter | 6th August 1916 | |
| Winifred May Essex | daughter | 23rd January 1903 | |
| Kathleen Alice Essex | daughter | 22nd November 1907 | |
| Wilfred George Essex | son | 27th July 1909 | |
| Hilda Dorothy Essex | daughter | 4th February 1911 | |
| Mildred Maud Essex | daughter | 10th February 1905 | |
| Alec William Essex | son | 11th October 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Essex | mother | ||
| James Essex | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Essex | sister | 1883 | |
| Harriett Essex | sister | 1888 | |
| May Essex | sister | 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Maud Greenhill | wife | 31st May 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air force records | Norina18156 | |
| Marriage | Norina18156 | |
| 1911 census | Norina18156 | |
| 1901 census | Norina18156 | |
| 1891 census | Norina18156 | |
| 1881 census | Norina18156 |
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