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We remember James Lockhart Ashton
We remember James Lockhart Ashton
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Thomas Ashton
Source:7946614
1877
1880
1884
sibling
Christina Ashton
Source:7946614
1884
1885
sibling
Robert Ashton
Source:7946614
1885
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:7946614
5th April 1891
1891
location
17 Broomhill Street, Barony, Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7946614
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Marion Ashton
Source:7946614
1891
1898
employment
Labourer
Source:7946529
20th October 1898
1898
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:7946529
20th October 1898
1898
service
Royal Navy
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:7693864
20th October 1898
1898
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Regimental Depot, Walmer
Source:7946529
20th October 1898 - 16th August 1899
1899
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Portsmouth Division
Source:7946529
17th August 1899 - 11th October 1899
1899
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
HMS Indefatigable
Source:7946529
12th December 1899 - 13th January 1903
1903
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
SS Ocamo
Source:7946529
1st January 1903 - 8th February 1903
1903
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Portsmouth Division
Source:7946529
9th February 1903 - 30th September 1903
1903
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
HMS Victory
Source:7946529
1st October 1903 - 29th February 1904
1904
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
HMS Hercules
Source:7946529
1st March 1904 - 18th January 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
HMS Fire Queen
Source:7946529
19th January 1905 - 10th February 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Portsmouth Division
Source:7946529
11th February 1905 - 2nd May 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
HMS Cressy
Source:7946529
3rd May 1905 - 12th March 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
HMS Berwick
Source:7946529
13th March 1906 - 12th April 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Portsmouth Division
Source:7946529
13th April 1907 - 17th May 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
HMS Royal Arthur
Source:7946529
18th May 1907 - 31st December 1908
1907
dates
Age 24
Source:7946649
3rd July 1907
1907
marriage
Alice Mabel Peachey
Source:7946649
3rd July 1907
1908
children
James Ashton
Source:7946654
11th January 1908
1909
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Portsmouth Division
Source:7946529
1st January 1909 - 28th December 1909
1909
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
HMS Prince George
Source:7946529
29th December 1909 - 14th October 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Portsmouth Division
Source:7946529
15th October 1910 - 29th October 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Fleet Reserve
Portsmouth Division (at drill)
Source:7946529
30th October 1910 - 5th November 1910
1911
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Fleet Reserve
Portsmouth Division (at drill)
Source:7946529
22nd January 1911 - 28th January 1911
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:7946623
2nd April 1911
1912
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Fleet Reserve
Portsmouth Division (at drill)
Source:7946529
8th September 1912 - 14th September 1912
1913
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Fleet Reserve
Portsmouth Division (at drill)
Source:7946529
31st August 1913 - 6th September 1913
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
HMS Victory [Mobilisation Training]
Source:7946529
15th July 1914 - 25th July 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
HMS Crescent
Source:7946529
2nd August 1914 - 4th December 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Portsmouth Division
Source:7946529
5th September 1914 - 17th December 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
HMS Bayano
Source:7946529
18th December 1914 - 11th November 1915
service
Royal Navy
Private
9947
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7946502
1915
death
Killed in Action
Bayano was on her way to Liverpool when she was intercepted by submarine U-27 at 5.15am.The Bayano sank very rapidly and only 4 officers/22 ratings were saved. 14 officers/181 ratings were killed.
Ten miles NW by W of Corsewall Point
United Kingdom
Source:7946514
Source:7946659
11th March 1915
burial
County Antrim
Location of Grave: Sec 3 C. 1108
Name and Address of Cemetery: Larne Cemetery, County Antrim, Ireland
United Kingdom
Sec. 3C. 1106
Source:9276145
Source:7946514
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Lockhart |
| Initials | JL |
| Last Name | Ashton |
| Source | 7693864 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Broomhill Street, Barony, Lanarkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Regimental Depot, Walmer | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Portsmouth Division | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | HMS Indefatigable | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | SS Ocamo | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Portsmouth Division | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | HMS Victory | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | HMS Hercules | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | HMS Fire Queen | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Portsmouth Division | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | HMS Cressy | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | HMS Berwick | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Portsmouth Division | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | HMS Royal Arthur | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Portsmouth Division | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | HMS Prince George | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Portsmouth Division | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Fleet Reserve | Portsmouth Division (at drill) | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Fleet Reserve | Portsmouth Division (at drill) | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Fleet Reserve | Portsmouth Division (at drill) | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Fleet Reserve | Portsmouth Division (at drill) | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | HMS Victory [Mobilisation Training] | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | HMS Crescent | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Portsmouth Division | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 9947 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | HMS Bayano | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Ashton | son | 11th January 1908 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Farquhar Ashton nee Lockhart | mother | ||
| Thomas Ashton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Ashton | brother | 1877 | |
| Robert Ashton | brother | 1885 | |
| Marion Ashton | sister | 1891 | |
| Christina Ashton | sister | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Mabel Peachey | wife | 3rd July 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Dark Brown | Hazel |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-10-20 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-10-20 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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UK, Admiralty, Naval War Deaths 1914-1921This is the official list of Naval War Deaths. This is on p. 10 (Ashby, Ernest E to Atkins, George) Name: Ashton, James L. Rank or Rating: Pte. Ship or Unit: Bayano Year: 1917 Vol: RN. Page: 101
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UK, Admiralty: Naval Lists 1915 page 147This is from the Admiralty's Naval Lists, showing Officers and Men Killed in Action. March 1915.Contributed by:
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UK, Admiralty: Naval Medal and Award RollsClass: ADM 171; Piece: 167. Page 64. Roll: R.M. ASHMAN, Herbert E to ASHTON, Joseph. Name: ASHTON, James L. Rank or Rating: Pte. No: Po. 9947 Medals, &c. earned: St. V. B. How Issued or disposed of: Ww [Widow] Remarks: I.C. 422/1915Contributed by:
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1891 Census of Scottish, LanarkshireParish: Glasgow Barony; ED: 63; Page: 16; Line: 8; Roll: CSSCT1891_265. 17 Broomhill Street, Barony ASHTON, Thomas; Head; Married; M; 48 (1843); Boiler Maker (Unemployed); Perth, Perthshire ASHTON, Jane; Wife; Married; F; 41 (1850); Edinburgh, Midlothian ASHTON, Thomas; Son; Unmarried; M; 14 (1877); Apprentice Painter (Unemployed); Perth, Perthshire ASHTON, James; Son; Unmarried; M; 10 (1881); Scholar; Perth, Perthshire ASHTON, Robert; Son; Unmarried; M; 6 (1885); Scholar; Perth, Perthshire ASHTON, Christina; Daughter; Unmarried; F; 7 (18840; Scholar; Perth, Perthshire ASHTON, Marion; Daughter; Unmarried; F; 0 (3 MOS) (1891); Glasgow, LanarkshireContributed by:
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1911 Census of England, Hampshire12 Somers Street, Somers Road Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year Occupation Where Born ASHTON, James Son-In-Law Married M 31 1880 General Labouer Perth Scotland - Resident ASHTON, Alice Wife Married F 21 1890 Corset Maker Portsmouth Hants ASHTON, James Son Single M 3 1908 Portsmouth HantsContributed by:
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Marriage certificateJul-Sep 1907 Portsmouth 2b/1040 1907 Marriage solemnized at The Parish Church in the Parish of Portsea in the Count of Hants No. 67 1. When married: 03 Jul 1907 2. Name and Surname: (a) James Lockheart Ashton (b) Alice Mabel Peachey 3. Age: (a) 24 (b) 19 4. Condition: (a) Bachelor (b) Spinster 5. Rank or Profession: (a) Private, R.M.L.I. (b) - 6. Residence at the time of Marriage: (a) H.M.S. Royal Arthur (b) 161 Somers Road 7. Father's Name and Surname: (a) Thomas Hatton Ashton (b) Thomas Uriah Peachey 8. Rank or Profession of Father: (a) Boiler Maker (b) Pensioner Married in the Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after Banns by me, F.O.T. Hawkes, Curate This Marriage was solemnized between us, James Lockheart Ashton, Alice Mabel Peachey, in the presence of us, Ann May Peachey, Victor Alexander HillContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Admiralty, Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll | Stephen163 | |
| "Royal Marines: Registers of Service", 9947 James L Ashton | Stephen163 | |
| England and Wales, General Register Office, Death Index | Stephen163 | |
| Wreck Site: HMS Bayano [+1915] | Stephen163 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Admiralty, Naval War Deaths 1914-1921 | Stephen163 | |
| UK, Admiralty: Naval Lists 1915 page 147 | Stephen163 | |
| UK, Admiralty: Naval Medal and Award Rolls | Stephen163 | |
| 1891 Census of Scottish, Lanarkshire | Stephen163 | |
| 1911 Census of England, Hampshire | Stephen163 | |
| Marriage certificate | Stephen163 | |
| Royal Marines | Peter34996 |
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