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We remember Edward Abley
We remember Edward Abley
Timeline
Timeline
1883
birth
Cuerden Green, Walton-le-Dale, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6175716
Source:5491247
3rd April 1883
1904
employment
Tram driver
Source:6175716
20th October 1904
1904
employment
Police Constable
Leeds City Police
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6175716
21st October 1904 - 6th August 1908
1905
children
Edward Abley
Source:5491256
1905
1909
employment
Car Man
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5498757
1909
1909
dates
Age 26
Source:5498757
22nd September 1909
1909
employment
Police Constable
Preston Borough Police
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5498757
22nd September 1909 - 31st October 1916
1909
location
2 Langton Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5498757
22nd September 1909
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:5491247
1911
1911
location
15 Northcote Road, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5491252
1911
1916
enlistment
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5498757
31st October 1916
1919
discharge
Source:5498757
1919
1919
employment
Police Constable
Preston Borough Police
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5498757
3rd October 1919
1953
dates
Age 69
Source:5491275
1953
marriage
Ellen Wrennall Ramsden
Source:5491265
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
P.4914
Military Mounted Police
Source:7648
1953
death
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5491275
1953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Abley |
| Source | 5491247 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Northcote Road, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 2 Langton Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd September 1909 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | P.4914 | Military Mounted Police | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Abley | son | 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Wrennall Ramsden | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-09-29 | 5'10" |
Media
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Edward AbleyPC 65 Edward Abley in his Preston Borough Police uniform prior to WW1
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PC 65 Edward AbleyPC Abley in a 1922 group photo of the Preston Borough Police
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PC 65 Edward AbleyIn police uniform as part of a 1929 group photo of Preston Borough PoliceContributed by:
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Leeds City Police conduct registerPersonal details of Edward Abley as recorded in the aforementioned document - screenshot from Ancestry.com of original document in West Yorkshire ArchiveContributed by:
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Leeds City Police registerList of applicants to Leeds City Police - screenshot from Ancestry.com with originals held at West Yorkshire ArchiveContributed by:
Cranborne3325
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Preston485 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Borough Police records | Cranborne3325 | |
| Leeds City Police conduct register | Cranborne3325 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Abley | Cranborne3325 | |
| PC 65 Edward Abley | Cranborne3325 | |
| PC 65 Edward Abley | Cranborne3325 | |
| Leeds City Police conduct register | Cranborne3325 | |
| Leeds City Police register | Cranborne3325 |
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