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We remember Charles Amos Briggs
We remember Charles Amos Briggs
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Kate A Briggs
Source:9219761
1875
1877
sibling
Arthur N Briggs
Source:9219761
1877
1878
sibling
Ernest A.l. Briggs
Source:9219761
1878
1880
1881
location
2 Carmarthen Villas, South Norwood, Croydon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9219761
3rd April 1881
1884
sibling
Alan W Briggs
Source:9219773
1884
1890
sibling
Gladys M Briggs
Source:9219766
1890
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:9219766
5th April 1891
1891
location
23 Whitworth Road, South Norwood, Croydon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9219766
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:9219773
31st March 1901
1901
location
Oakbrook, South Norwood, Croydon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9219773
31st March 1901
1903
marriage
Gertrude May Thatcher
Source:9219681
1903
1904
children
Charles Arthur Briggs
Source:9219680
1904
1906
children
Mavis Olive Briggs
Source:9219680
1906
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:9219680
2nd April 1911
1911
location
45 Pleydell Avenue, Upper Norwood. S.E. London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9219680
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
1843
Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line (incl. Yeomanry and Imperial Camel Corps)
2nd County of London
Source:8506795
30th September 1914
1914
death
Died at the Norwood Cottage Hospital.
Norwood, Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8506795
Source:9219754
30th September 1914
burial
Beckenham Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8506797
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Amos |
| Initials | CA |
| Last Name | Briggs |
| Source | 8506795 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Carmarthen Villas, South Norwood, Croydon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 23 Whitworth Road, South Norwood, Croydon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 45 Pleydell Avenue, Upper Norwood. S.E. London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Oakbrook, South Norwood, Croydon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1843 | Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line (incl. Yeomanry and Imperial Camel Corps) | 2nd County of London | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Arthur Briggs | son | 1904 | |
| Mavis Olive Briggs | daughter | 1906 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen H Briggs | mother | ||
| Arthur A Briggs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate A Briggs | sister | 1875 | |
| Arthur N Briggs | brother | 1877 | |
| Ernest A.l. Briggs | brother | 1878 | |
| Gladys M Briggs | sister | 1890 | |
| Alan W Briggs | brother | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude May Thatcher | wife | 1903 |
Media
Media
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Cross of SacrificeBeckenham Crematorium and Cemetery. Own photograph.
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Register of Soldiers effectsCharles Amos Briggs London Yeomanry Private 1843Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Buried in the London Borough of BromleyMore about Buried in the London Borough of Bromley
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Norwood and District Cottage Hospital | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cross of Sacrifice | Jonathan101862 | |
| Register of Soldiers effects | Jonathan101862 | |
| Register of Soldiers effects | Jonathan101862 |
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