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We remember Edwin Chafer
We remember Edwin Chafer
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
John Chafer
Source:8526174
1875
1876
sibling
Robert Chafer
Source:8526174
1876
1878
sibling
Sarah Ann Chafer
Source:8525971
1878
1881
sibling
Isaac Chafer
Source:8525842
1881
1883
sibling
Anthony Chafer
Source:8525971
1883
1885
sibling
Emily Chafer
Source:8525842
1885
1888
sibling
Fred Chafer
Source:8525842
1888
1890
1891
location
Park Grounds Farm, Whitgift Common, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8525971
April 1891
1893
sibling
Annie Chafer
Source:8525842
1893
1895
sibling
Bertie Chafer
Source:8525842
1895
1898
sibling
Walter Chafer
Source:8525842
1898
1901
location
Main Street, Ousefleet
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8525842
1901
1910
marriage
Minnie Hirst
Source:8525845
October 1910
1911
employment
Dock Labourer
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8525997
April 1911
1911
location
40 Fourth Avenue, Goole
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8525997
April 1911
1911
children
Edwin Joseph Chafer
Source:8525836
5th May 1911
1912
children
Jessie Chafer
Source:8525836
2nd October 1912
1915
children
Robert Chafer
Source:8525836
11th March 1915
1915
employment
Lockgate Man
Aire and Calder Navigation Co
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8525836
4th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8525834
4th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
156893
Royal Engineers
IWT
Source:8525834
29th March 1916 - 27th February 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8525834
20th August 1916 - 18th October 1919
1916
appointments
Superior rate of Engineer Pay
Source:8525834
27th August 1916 - 27th February 1917
1917
appointments
Very Superior rate of Engineer Pay
Source:8525834
27th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/502404
Royal Engineers
IWT
Source:8525834
27th February 1917 - 1st September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
WR/502404
Royal Engineers
IWT
Source:8525834
1st September 1918 - 18th October 1919
1919
location
49 George Street, Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8525834
21st September 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8525836
19th October 1919
location
St Andrews Terrace, Pasture Road, Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8525834
1947
death
Unknown
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8525999
Source:8525843
14th December 1947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Chafer |
| Source | 760405 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Fourth Avenue, Goole | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 | |
| 49 George Street, Goole | United Kingdom | known 21st September 1919 | ||
| Main Street, Ousefleet | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Park Grounds Farm, Whitgift Common, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| St Andrews Terrace, Pasture Road, Goole | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | WR/502404 | Royal Engineers | IWT | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 156893 | Royal Engineers | IWT | Sapper | |
| British Army | WR/502404 | Royal Engineers | IWT | Sapper |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Joseph Chafer | son | 5th May 1911 | |
| Jessie Chafer | daughter | 2nd October 1912 | |
| Robert Chafer | son | 11th March 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Chafer | mother | ||
| Isaac Chafer | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Chafer | brother | 1881 | |
| Emily Chafer | sister | 1885 | |
| Fred Chafer | brother | 1888 | |
| Annie Chafer | sister | 1893 | |
| Bertie Chafer | brother | 1895 | |
| Walter Chafer | brother | 1898 | |
| Sarah Ann Chafer | sister | 1878 | |
| Anthony Chafer | brother | 1883 | |
| John Chafer | brother | 1875 | |
| Robert Chafer | brother | 1876 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Hirst | wife | October 1910 |
Media
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Edwin Chafer MemorialHeadstone of Edwin and his wife, Minnie, in the Cemetery at Goole.
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Alan68334
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edwin Chafer Memorial | Alan68334 |
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