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We remember Richard Beckett
We remember Richard Beckett
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Robert Beckett
Source:8577989
1880
1883
birth
United Kingdom
Source:8577913
1883
1884
sibling
Mary Ellen Beckett
Source:8577989
1884
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:8577989
1891
1891
sibling
Francis Cyme Beckett
Source:8577989
1891
1891
location
59, Skeffington Rd, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8577989
1891
1893
sibling
Annie Beckett
Source:8577989
1893
1895
sibling
Winifrid Beckett
Source:8577989
1895
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:8577989
1901
1901
location
61, Skeffington Rd, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8577990
1901
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:8577989
1911
1911
employment
Cotton Spinner
P
United Kingdom
Source:8577992
1911
1911
location
66, Skeffington Rd, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8577992
1911
1912
marriage
Hannah Cuff
Source:8577913
1912 - 2nd August 1918
1918
dates
Age 35
Source:8577992
2nd August 1918
1918
location
55, Skeffington Rd, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8577913
2nd August 1918
employment
Cotton Spinner Winder
Preston
Source:8577992
service
British Army
Private
44285
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:8577913
1918
death
Died of wounds
At a hospital in Preston
Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:8577913
Source:8577992
2nd August 1918
burial
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8577913
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Beckett |
| Source | 8577912 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55, Skeffington Rd, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd August 1918 | |
| 59, Skeffington Rd, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 | |
| 61, Skeffington Rd, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 66, Skeffington Rd, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 44285 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Beckett | mother | ||
| Richard Beckett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Cyme Beckett | sister | 1891 | |
| Mary Ellen Beckett | sister | 1884 | |
| Robert Beckett | brother | 1880 | |
| Annie Beckett | sister | 1893 | |
| Winifrid Beckett | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Cuff | wife | 1912 |
Media
Media
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HeadstoneThis is Richard Beckett's headstone in New Hall Lane cemetery, Preston
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Preston43148
Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
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CWGC Burials in Preston (New Hall Lane) CemeteryMore about CWGC Burials in Preston (New Hall Lane) Cemetery
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston43148 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone | Preston43148 |
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