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We remember James Carstairs
We remember James Carstairs
Timeline
Timeline
1860
sibling
Alexander Carstairs
Source:9053159
1860
1862
sibling
Andrew Carstairs
Source:9053159
1862
1866
1869
sibling
Isabella Carstairs
Source:9053159
1869
1873
sibling
Christina F Carstairs
Source:9053159
1873
1875
sibling
William Carstairs
Source:9053159
1875
1877
sibling
Mary C Carstairs
Source:9053159
1877
1881
employment
Mason
St Andrews, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:9053159
1881
1881
location
Argyle Street, St Andrews
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9053159
1881
1891
location
Bridge Street, St Andrews
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9053160
1891
1893
children
Andrew Carstairs
Source:9053161
1893
1897
children
Elizabeth J B Carstairs
Source:9053161
1897
1901
children
John Carstairs
Source:9053161
1901
1901
employment
Builder
Source:9053161
1901
1901
location
St Andrews, Fife
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9053161
1901
1915
enlistment
Source:727806
8th March 1915
1918
discharge
Source:727806
15th February 1918
1918
location
17 Melbourne Place, St Andrews
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9053157
March 1918
marriage
Euphemia Watson
Source:9053157
service
British Army
Private
27946
18th Battalion Royal Defence Corps
Source:9053154
service
British Army
Private
27946
Royal Defence Corps
Source:727806
1918
death
Nephritis and Cardiac Enlargement
Cottage Hospital, St Andrews
United Kingdom
Source:9053154
Source:9053157
1st April 1918
sibling
John Carstairs
Source:9053157
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Carstairs |
| Source | 727806 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Melbourne Place, St Andrews | United Kingdom | their own address | known March 1918 | |
| Argyle Street, St Andrews | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Bridge Street, St Andrews | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1891 | |
| St Andrews, Fife | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27946 | 18th Battalion Royal Defence Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 27946 | Royal Defence Corps | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Carstairs | son | 1893 | |
| Elizabeth J B Carstairs | daughter | 1897 | |
| John Carstairs | son | 1901 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Carstairs nee Blyth | mother | ||
| Andrew Carstairs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Carstairs | brother | ||
| Alexander Carstairs | brother | 1860 | |
| Andrew Carstairs | brother | 1862 | |
| Isabella Carstairs | sister | 1869 | |
| Christina F Carstairs | sister | 1873 | |
| William Carstairs | brother | 1875 | |
| Mary C Carstairs | sister | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euphemia Watson | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Register of Soldiers Effects | Fife3190 |
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