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We remember William Ernest Seed
We remember William Ernest Seed
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Thomas Seed
Source:8811711
1883
1885
sibling
Edith Seed
Source:8811711
1885
1887
birth
Ashton on Ribble, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:7592021
Source:8811711
9th January 1887
1887
sibling
William E Seed
Source:8811711
1887
1894
sibling
Vaira Seed
Source:8811711
1894
1901
location
Oak Villa, Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8811711
1901
1914
employment
Cotton Mill Manager
The James Beck Cotton Spinning Company
Petrograd Way, Petrograd
Russian Federation
Source:7592021
30th January 1914 - September 1917
1918
dates
Age 31
Source:8811704
12th December 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
Source:8811704
12th December 1918
1920
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Source:9628979
1920
events
Special Qualifications
Qualifications
Source:7592021
location
Overdale, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8811711
1918
death
Unknown
Died at 3rd Northern General Hospital after being admitted on 5 December 1918. Further online search indicates this is in Sheffield.
Ecclesall Bierlow, Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7592021
Source:8811761
12th December 1918
burial
Ashcton on Ribble, Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8811704
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ernest |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Seed |
| Source | 7592021 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Villa, Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Overdale, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Lieutenant | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Seed | father | ||
| Isabella Ann Seed | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Seed | brother | 1883 | |
| Edith Seed | sister | 1885 | |
| William E Seed | brother | 1887 | |
| Vaira Seed | sister | 1894 |
Media
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Grave of William Ernest SeedWilliam Ernest Seed is buried in the churchyard of St.Andrew's Church, Ashton-On-Ribble
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Grave of William Ernest SeedWilliam Ernest Seed is buried in the churchyard at St.Andrew's, Ashton-On-RibbleContributed by:
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Grave of William Ernest SeedWilliam Ernest Seed is buried in the Churchyard at St.Andrew, Ashton-On-RibbleContributed by:
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Grave of William Ernest SeedWilliam Ernest Seed is buried in the churchyard at St.Andrew, Ashton-On-RibbleContributed by:
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Penwortham War Memorial plaqueListing those who fell in the Great War from Penwortham. Erected 1920.
Contributed by:
Gill49
Communities
Communities
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South Ribble in the Great WarMore about South Ribble in the Great War
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Gill49 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gill49 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gill49 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gill49 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Find a Grave online memorial | Gill49 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, 1858-1966 | Gill49 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave of William Ernest Seed | WFA81957 | |
| Grave of William Ernest Seed | WFA81957 | |
| Grave of William Ernest Seed | WFA81957 | |
| Grave of William Ernest Seed | WFA81957 | |
| Penwortham War Memorial plaque | Gill49 |
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