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We remember James Wilson
We remember James Wilson
Timeline
Timeline
1865
1867
sibling
Elizabeth Wilson
Source:9554125
1867
1869
sibling
Peter Wilson
Source:9554125
1869
1870
sibling
John Wilson
Source:9554125
1870
1870
sibling
David Wilson
Source:9554125
1870
1871
location
Gallowgate, Kinghorn, Fifeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9554125
1871
1875
sibling
William Wilson
Source:9554141
1875
1881
location
7 Mary Hall Street, Kirkcaldy, Fifeshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9554156
1881
1885
sibling
Mary Anne Wilson
Source:9554148
1885
1888
sibling
Thomas H R Wilson
Source:9554148
1888
1916
service
Other Empire Force
First Engineer
Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Windermere" (Cardiff)
Source:9346325
June 1916
1916
location
131 Allensbank Road, Cardiff, Wales
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9554181
1916
employment
Apprentice Engine Fitter
Source:9554156
employment
Merchant Navy
Source:7893078
marriage
Hannah
Source:9346325
service
Other Empire Force
First Engineer
Mercantile Marine (Merchant Navy)
Source:9346325
1916
death
Civilian war death
Vessel attacked by Submarine
Source:9346325
27th June 1916
burial
London
United Kingdom
Source:9346325
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Wilson |
| Source | 7893078 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Allensbank Road, Cardiff, Wales | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1916 | |
| 7 Mary Hall Street, Kirkcaldy, Fifeshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1881 | |
| Gallowgate, Kinghorn, Fifeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1871 |
Contribution
Merchant Navy
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Mercantile Marine (Merchant Navy) | First Engineer | |||
| Other Empire Force | Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Windermere" (Cardiff) | First Engineer |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Wilson | mother | ||
| David Wilson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Wilson | brother | 1869 | |
| Elizabeth Wilson | sister | 1867 | |
| William Wilson | brother | 1875 | |
| John Wilson | brother | 1870 | |
| David Wilson | brother | 1870 | |
| Mary Anne Wilson | sister | 1885 | |
| Thomas H R Wilson | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah | wife |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Navy Seamen: 1914-1918 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial in Kinghorn Cemetery | Lesley142409 | |
| Detail on memorial in Kinghorn Cemetery | Lesley142409 |
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