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We remember William James Anstey
We remember William James Anstey
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Winifred Harriett Anstey
Source:6988833
1883
1885
sibling
George Anstey
Source:6988833
1885
1888
sibling
Emily Anstey
Source:6988833
1888
1893
sibling
Frank Anstey
Source:6988833
1893
1895
1896
sibling
Edith Annie Anstey
Source:6988833
1896
1899
sibling
Hilda Anstey
Source:6988833
1899
1901
location
63 Howard Street, Coventry
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6987544
31st March 1901
1918
enlistment
Source:6958485
1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 2nd Class
195803
Royal Air Force
Source:6958485
12th June 1918 - 17th September 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3rd Class
195803
Royal Air Force
Source:6958485
18th September 1918
1925
marriage
Emily B Jones
Source:6988835
1925
1927
children
Joan M Anstey
Source:6988836
1927
1933
children
Eileen R Anstey
Source:6988836
1933
employment
Draughtsman Sp. 26 Code 466
Source:6958485
1975
death
Ealing, London
United Kingdom
Source:6987546
1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Anstey |
| Source | 6958485 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Howard Street, Coventry | United Kingdom | parents address | 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 195803 | Royal Air Force | Air Mechanic 3rd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 195803 | Royal Air Force | Private 2nd Class |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan M Anstey | daughter | 1927 | |
| Eileen R Anstey | daughter | 1933 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Anstey | father | ||
| Martha Swinton | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Harriett Anstey | sister | 1883 | |
| George Anstey | brother | 1885 | |
| Emily Anstey | sister | 1888 | |
| Frank Anstey | brother | 1893 | |
| Edith Annie Anstey | sister | 1896 | |
| Hilda Anstey | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily B Jones | wife | 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-06-12 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-06-12 | Other Non-conformist |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to brother's record: Frank Anstey | Hannah21187 | |
| FreeBMD: Parents' marriage record | Hannah21187 | |
| FreeBMD: Sibling Birth Search | Hannah21187 | |
| FreeBMD: Children search | Hannah21187 |
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