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We remember Hugh Mccoombs
We remember Hugh Mccoombs
Timeline
Timeline
1868
sibling
Grace Mccoombs
Source:8538689
1868
1870
sibling
Mary Ann Mccoombs
Source:8538689
1870
1873
1876
sibling
John Mccoombs
Source:8538689
1876
1879
sibling
Margaret Mccoombs
Source:8538689
1879
1881
location
Oriental Road, West Ham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8538689
3rd April 1881
1901
location
Barnwood Road, West Ham
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8538680
31st March 1901
1909
children
Robert McCoombs
Source:8538693
1909
1909
marriage
Margaret
Source:8538693
1909
1911
location
Durham Road, Canning Town
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8538693
2nd April 1911
1911
children
John McCoombs
Source:8538693
1911
1917
dates
Age 44
Source:8538678
19th January 1917
1917
service
Other Empire Force
Munition Worker
Civilian war death
Brunner Mond Chemical Works
Source:8541076
January 1917
1917
death
Civilian war death
Died from injuries sustained in the Silvertown explosion
Source:8538678
January 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hugh |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Mccoombs |
| Source | 8538677 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwood Road, West Ham | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Durham Road, Canning Town | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Oriental Road, West Ham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Civilian war death | Brunner Mond Chemical Works | Munition Worker |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert McCoombs | son | 1909 | |
| John McCoombs | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McCoombs | mother | ||
| Robert McCoombs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace McCoombs | sister | 1868 | |
| Mary Ann McCoombs | sister | 1870 | |
| John McCoombs | brother | 1876 | |
| Margaret McCoombs | sister | 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | wife | 1909 |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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The Silvertown explosion - 19 January 1917More about The Silvertown explosion - 19 January 1917
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Works War Memorial, Silvertown | Kristen1288 |
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