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We remember James Waters
We remember James Waters
Timeline
Timeline
1866
sibling
Donald Waters Gunn
Source:7963477
22nd February 1866
1872
sibling
William Waters
Source:7963477
14th February 1872
1873
1874
sibling
John Waters
Source:7963477
9th March 1874
1874
location
Gotheghill, Olrig Mains
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7963477
9th March 1874
1875
sibling
Charles Waters
Source:7963477
19th June 1875
1875
location
West Greenland, Dunnet, Caithness
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7963477
19th June 1875
1876
sibling
Elizabeth Waters
Source:7963524
4th December 1876
1876
location
West greenland, Dunnet
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7963524
4th December 1876
1878
sibling
Annie Waters
Source:7963524
8th March 1878
1878
location
East Mey, Canisby
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7963524
8th March 1878
1879
sibling
Williamina Waters
Source:7963524
30th March 1879
1879
location
Castletown, Olrig, Caithness
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7963524
30th March 1879
1881
sibling
David Waters
Source:7963524
18th January 1881
1881
location
Rhifail, Farr, Sutherland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7963524
18th January 1881
1881
dates
Age 8
Source:7962775
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Rhifail Farm Servants House, Farr, Sutherland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7962775
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
Mary Waters
Source:7963524
20th May 1882
1882
location
Rhifail, Farr, Sutherland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7963524
20th May 1882
1883
sibling
Barbara Waters
Source:7963524
1st October 1883
1883
location
Ainster, Thurso, Caithness
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7963524
1st October 1883
1885
sibling
Margaret Waters
Source:7963524
3rd September 1885
1885
location
Thurdistoft, Olrig, Caithness
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7963524
3rd September 1885
1888
sibling
Helen Waters
Source:7963524
2nd April 1888
1888
location
Old Hall, Dunn, Watten, Caithness
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7963524
2nd April 1888
1891
dates
Age 18
Source:7964137
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Blacksmith
Source:7964137
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Catherine Waters
Source:7963527
17th January 1892
1892
location
Old Hall, Dunn, Watten, Caithness
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7963527
17th January 1892
1903
dates
Age 30
Source:7964132
14th April 1903
1903
employment
Engine Room Artificer
Royal Navy
Source:7964132
14th April 1903
1903
marriage
Phoebe C Anderson
Source:7964132
14th April 1903
1903
location
19 Hamilton Road, New Brompton, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7964132
14th April 1903
1906
children
James Waters
Source:7963493
2nd December 1906
1911
employment
Chief Engine Room Artificer
Royal Navy
Source:7963493
2nd April 1911
1911
location
116 Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7963493
2nd April 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Commissioned Engineer
Source:7637641
5th November 1915
1946
employment
Pensioned Warrant Engineer R.N.
Source:9615304
15th July 1946
1946
marriage
Doris Martin
Source:9615304
15th July 1946
1956
death
Not War Related
15 Park Avenue, Gillingham
United Kingdom
Source:9615342
17th December 1956
children
Jeanie Isabel Waters
Source:7963493
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Waters |
| Source | 7637641 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 19 Hamilton Road, New Brompton, Kent | United Kingdom | known 14th April 1903 | ||
| Ainster, Thurso, Caithness | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st October 1883 | |
| Castletown, Olrig, Caithness | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th March 1879 | |
| East Mey, Canisby | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th March 1878 | |
| Gotheghill, Olrig Mains | United Kingdom | parents address | known 9th March 1874 | |
| Old Hall, Dunn, Watten, Caithness | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1888 | |
| Old Hall, Dunn, Watten, Caithness | United Kingdom | parents address | known 17th January 1892 | |
| Rhifail Farm Servants House, Farr, Sutherland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Rhifail, Farr, Sutherland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th January 1881 | |
| Rhifail, Farr, Sutherland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 20th May 1882 | |
| Thurdistoft, Olrig, Caithness | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd September 1885 | |
| West Greenland, Dunnet, Caithness | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th June 1875 | |
| West greenland, Dunnet | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th December 1876 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Commissioned Engineer |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanie Isabel Waters | daughter | ||
| James Waters | son | 2nd December 1906 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Waters nee Gunn | mother | ||
| Donald Waters | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Waters Gunn | brother | 22nd February 1866 | |
| William Waters | brother | 14th February 1872 | |
| John Waters | brother | 9th March 1874 | |
| Charles Waters | brother | 19th June 1875 | |
| Elizabeth Waters | sister | 4th December 1876 | |
| Annie Waters | sister | 8th March 1878 | |
| Williamina Waters | sister | 30th March 1879 | |
| David Waters | brother | 18th January 1881 | |
| Mary Waters | sister | 20th May 1882 | |
| Barbara Waters | sister | 1st October 1883 | |
| Margaret Waters | sister | 3rd September 1885 | |
| Helen Waters | sister | 2nd April 1888 | |
| Catherine Waters | sister | 17th January 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe C Anderson | wife | 14th April 1903 | |
| Doris Martin | wife | 15th July 1946 |
Media
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Birth of James recorded in family bibleThis is a page from his parents' family bible. The births of all their children are recorded.
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James with his wife and childrenThis photo shows James with his first wife Phoebe C (nee Anderson) and his children Jeanie and James. As Jeanie was 6 and James 4 at the 1911 census, this photo was perhaps taken about 1916.Contributed by:
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Birth of James's siblings recorded in family bibleThis is P2 of the family bible belonging to James's parents. It shows the births of more of James's siblings.Contributed by:
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Family bible showing birth of another siblingThis is a page from the family bible and shows the birth of the youngest sibling Catherine.Contributed by:
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Marriage of James Waters and Doris Martin 1946This is a certified copy of the marriage certificate of James and Doris. They married in Chatham, Kent.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan19510 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan19510 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan19510 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate of James Waters | Joan19510 | |
| Marriage certificate - marriage to Phoebe | Joan19510 | |
| James' Royal Navy record | Joan19510 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth of James recorded in family bible | Joan19510 | |
| James with his wife and children | Joan19510 | |
| James Waters | Joan19510 | |
| Birth of James's siblings recorded in family bible | Joan19510 | |
| Family bible showing birth of another sibling | Joan19510 | |
| Marriage of James Waters and Doris Martin 1946 | Joan19510 | |
| Death of James Waters 1956 | Joan19510 |
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