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We remember William Lowther Grant
We remember William Lowther Grant
Timeline
Timeline
1863
sibling
Sophia Grant
Source:9489178
1863
1864
1864
sibling
Ethel M. Grant
Source:9489178
1864
1866
sibling
Hugh Brabazon Grant
Source:9489166
5th October 1866
1869
sibling
Alan St. George Grant
Source:9489166
13th April 1869
1871
dates
Age 6
Source:9489178
1st April 1871
1871
location
High Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9489178
2nd April 1871
1877
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9489214
1877
1878
sibling
Rosalie H Grant
Source:9489178
1878
1881
dates
Age 16
Source:9489176
3rd April 1881
1881
employment
Midshipman
Royal Navy
United Kingdom
Source:9489176
3rd April 1881
1881
location
On board H M S Tourmaline
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9489176
3rd April 1881
1892
marriage
Mabel Emily Broderick
Source:9489166
12th January 1892
1899
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7644279
1st April 1899 - 18th September 1899
1899
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7644279
15th September 1899 - 29th June 1914
1917
service
Royal Navy
Vice-Admiral Sir
Source:9490342
10th January 1917
1920
discharge
Source:9489214
1920
1929
dates
Age 64
Source:9489201
30th January 1929
1929
location
New Barn, West Malling, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9489201
30th January 1929
1929
theatres
Asia :6
Source:9489201
21st May 1929
service
Royal Navy
Admiral Sir
Source:7644279
1929
death
Source:9489201
30th January 1929
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Lowther |
| Initials | WL |
| Last Name | Grant |
| Source | 7644279 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1871 | |
| New Barn, West Malling, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 30th January 1929 | |
| On board H M S Tourmaline | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Vice-Admiral Sir | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Admiral Sir |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Grant | father | ||
| Sophia Grant nee Bridger | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Brabazon Grant | brother | 5th October 1866 | |
| Alan St. George Grant | brother | 13th April 1869 | |
| Sophia Grant | sister | 1863 | |
| Ethel M. Grant | sister | 1864 | |
| Rosalie H Grant | sister | 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Emily Broderick | wife | 12th January 1892 |
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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 | Ann144206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Naval History and Heritage Command | Ann144206 | |
| Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 | Ann144206 | |
| Burke, Ashworth P. Burke’s Family Records. Baltimore, MD, USA | Ann144206 | |
| 1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Ann144206 | |
| The Scotsman 21 May 1929 | Ann144206 | |
| Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer 31 January 1929 | Ann144206 | |
| London Evening Standard 23 September 1908 | Ann144206 | |
| Eastern Evening News 10 November 1909 | Ann144206 | |
| Broad Arrow 10 January 1917 | Ann144206 |
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