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We remember William Millington
We remember William Millington
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
James H Millington
Source:8515051
1876
1878
sibling
Charles Millington
Source:8515051
1878
1879
sibling
Mary A Millington
Source:8515050
1879
1884
sibling
Frank Millington
Source:8515051
1884
1885
sibling
Elizabeth Millington
Source:8515050
1885
1888
sibling
Thomas Millington
Source:8515050
1888
1889
1891
location
Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8515050
5th April 1891
1894
children
Edith O Taylor
Source:8515325
1894
1894
sibling
Joseph Millington
Source:8515051
1894
1896
children
Albert E Taylor
Source:8515325
1896
1901
location
6, Cross Street Marston, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8515051
31st March 1901
1902
children
Constance M Taylor
Source:8515325
1902
1904
children
Kenneth Taylor
Source:8505932
23rd April 1904
1909
marriage
Mary Jane Taylor nee Micklewright
Source:8505932
22nd April 1909
1909
children
Charles Frederick Millington
Source:8505932
18th June 1909
1911
employment
Sewing Machine Agent
Source:8515060
2nd April 1911
1911
location
205 Pyms Lane Crewe, Monks Coppenhall, Cheshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8515060
2nd April 1911
1913
children
Grace Annie Millington
Source:8505932
19th September 1913
1915
employment
Shop Manager
Source:8505932
11th December 1915
1915
location
17 Wordstock Street Oldham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8505932
11th December 1915
1918
enlistment
Oldham
United Kingdom
Source:8514995
18th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
180047
Machine Gun Corps
6th Battalion
Source:8514995
18th September 1918 - 4th November 1918
1918
location
19 Kings Road Erdington Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8514993
8th November 1918
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Influenza leading to pneumonia.
Cannock Chase Military Hospital, Rugeley, Staffs
United Kingdom
Source:8505930
Source:8505932
Source:8515351
4th November 1918
burial
United Kingdom
Source:8505930
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Millington |
| Source | 8505929 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Wordstock Street Oldham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th December 1915 | |
| 19 Kings Road Erdington Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th November 1918 | |
| 205 Pyms Lane Crewe, Monks Coppenhall, Cheshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 6, Cross Street Marston, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 180047 | Machine Gun Corps | 6th Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith O Taylor | stepdaughter | 1894 | |
| Albert E Taylor | stepson | 1896 | |
| Constance M Taylor | stepdaughter | 1902 | |
| Kenneth Taylor | stepson | 23rd April 1904 | |
| Charles Frederick Millington | son | 18th June 1909 | |
| Grace Annie Millington | daughter | 19th September 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Millington | mother | ||
| Charles Millington | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James H Millington | brother | 1876 | |
| Charles Millington | brother | 1878 | |
| Frank Millington | brother | 1884 | |
| Joseph Millington | brother | 1894 | |
| Mary A Millington | sister | 1879 | |
| Elizabeth Millington | sister | 1885 | |
| Thomas Millington | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Taylor nee Micklewright | wife | 22nd April 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'8" |
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Monumental inscription transcriptTaken from a project by The Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry: - “Monumental Inscriptions St Barnabas Erdington Warwickshire” A record of the memorials made by parishioners of St. Barnabas Church in 1980. Available from https://www.bmsgh-shop.org.uk/Contributed by:
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CWGC Headstone at grave in St Barnabas churchyardPhotograph copyright Karen Stringer
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Communities
Communities
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St Barnabas Church Erdington BirminghamMore about St Barnabas Church Erdington Birmingham
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Warwickshire Commonwealth War GravesMore about Warwickshire Commonwealth War Graves
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 forWilliam Millington | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription For MARY JANE MICKLEWRIGHT | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription for William Millington | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Life story of William Millington | Sharon36563 | |
| CWGC Certificate | Sharon36563 | |
| Monumental inscription transcript | Sharon36563 | |
| CWGC Document | Sharon36563 | |
| CWGC Document | Sharon36563 | |
| CWGC Document | Sharon36563 | |
| Birmingham Daily Mail 8th Nov 1918 | Sharon36563 | |
| St Barnabas Church Erdington | Karen74769 | |
| CWGC Headstone at grave in St Barnabas churchyard | Sharon36563 |
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