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We remember George John Haffenden
We remember George John Haffenden
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1876
sibling
Annie Haffenden
Source:8685907
1876
1877
sibling
Ethel Haffenden
Source:8685907
1877
1881
location
Myrtle Cottage. Ramsgate, Kent.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8685907
1881
1897
dates
Age 23
Source:8685890
1897
1897
marriage
Matilda Ann Fox
Source:8685890
20th June 1897
1900
children
Grace Lillian Haffenden
Source:8685912
1900
1901
dates
Age 26
Source:8685903
1901
1901
employment
Labourer - Ice Factory
Ramsgate Royal Harbour, Kent.
United Kingdom
Source:8685903
1901
1901
location
2 St. Paul's Cottage's. King Street. Ramsgate, Kent.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8685903
1901
1911
location
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8569075
2nd April 1911
1911
location
22 Artillery Road, Ramsgate, Kent.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8685912
1911
employment
Fishing
Source:8561238
service
Other Empire Force
Third Hand
Mercantile Marine (Fishing Fleet)
Source:8561238
service
Other Empire Force
Third Hand
Fishing Fleet - Smack "Our Tom" (Ramsgate)
Source:8561238
1914
death
Civilian war death
Lost at sea due to a mine explosion
Source:8561238
28th October 1914
burial
London
United Kingdom
Source:8561238
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George John |
| Initials | GJ |
| Last Name | Haffenden |
| Source | 8685890 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 St. Paul's Cottage's. King Street. Ramsgate, Kent. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| 22 Artillery Road, Ramsgate, Kent. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Myrtle Cottage. Ramsgate, Kent. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Mercantile Marine (Fishing Fleet) | Third Hand | |||
| Other Empire Force | Fishing Fleet - Smack "Our Tom" (Ramsgate) | Third Hand |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Lillian Haffenden | daughter | 1900 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Haffenden | mother | ||
| George Haffenden | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Haffenden | sister | 1876 | |
| Ethel Haffenden | sister | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Ann Fox | wife | 20th June 1897 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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RamsgateRemembers14-18 (Kent)More about RamsgateRemembers14-18 (Kent)
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Ramsgate Remembers its sailors and fishermenMore about Ramsgate Remembers its sailors and fishermen
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Sailors' Home and Harbour Mission, RamsgateMore about Sailors' Home and Harbour Mission, Ramsgate
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England Select Marriages 1538 - 1973. | Terry7885 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Sailors' Home Roll of Honour | Peter6648 | |
| Ramsgate, Kent | Terry7885 |
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