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We remember Edward Norcross
We remember Edward Norcross
Timeline
Timeline
1867
1872
sibling
William Henry Norcross
Source:8616897
15th April 1872
1881
location
33 Saint Ignatius Square, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8616930
1881
1891
employment
Drapers Assistant
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8616897
1891
1899
marriage
Mary Josephine Collison
Source:8616897
15th November 1899
1900
children
Mary Winifred Norcross
Source:8616897
1900
1901
location
2 Miles Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8616897
1901
1902
children
Herbert Edward Norcross
Source:8616897
17th May 1902
1903
children
Stella Elizabeth Delamere nee Norcross
Source:8616897
15th November 1903
1905
children
Kathleen Parkinson nee Norcross
Source:8616897
1905
1906
children
Ann Goodwin nee Norcross
Source:8616897
1906
1908
children
Charles Joseph Norcross
Source:8616897
30th January 1908
1908
location
Chapel Lane, Longton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8616897
1908
1909
children
William 'billy' Norcross
Source:8616897
2nd April 1909
1911
employment
Tobacconists Assistant
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8616897
1911
1911
location
105 Ashmoor Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8616897
1911
1911
children
Veronica Berry nee Norcross
Source:8616897
16th October 1911
1915
dates
Age 45
Source:8616507
1st May 1915
1915
enlistment
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8616507
1st May 1915
1915
location
5 St Peters Street, Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8616507
1st May 1915
1918
children
Wilfred Bernard Norcross
Source:8616897
15th July 1918
1924
employment
Commercial Traveller
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8616897
1924
appointments
Clerk
Source:8616507
service
British Army
Corporal
6916
Army Pay Corps
Source:8616507
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
6916
Army Pay Corps
Source:8616507
1924
death
Not War Related
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8616897
1924
burial
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8616897
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Norcross |
| Source | 8616506 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Ashmoor Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| 2 Miles Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 1901 | ||
| 33 Saint Ignatius Square, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 5 St Peters Street, Preston | United Kingdom | known 1st May 1915 | ||
| Chapel Lane, Longton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 1908 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6916 | Army Pay Corps | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 6916 | Army Pay Corps | Lance Sergeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Winifred Norcross | daughter | 1900 | |
| Herbert Edward Norcross | son | 17th May 1902 | |
| Stella Elizabeth Delamere nee Norcross | daughter | 15th November 1903 | |
| Kathleen Parkinson nee Norcross | daughter | 1905 | |
| Ann Goodwin nee Norcross | daughter | 1906 | |
| Charles Joseph Norcross | son | 30th January 1908 | |
| William 'billy' Norcross | son | 2nd April 1909 | |
| Veronica Berry nee Norcross | daughter | 16th October 1911 | |
| Wilfred Bernard Norcross | son | 15th July 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Pilling | mother | ||
| Edward Norcross | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Norcross | brother | 15th April 1872 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Josephine Collison | wife | 15th November 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-01 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | Roman Catholic |
Media
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Edward NorcrossEdward Norcross in uniform of the British Army Pay Corps.
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Group photo of the British Army Pay CorpsEdward Norcross in a group photo of the Army Pay Corps.Contributed by:
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Page 7 of Pension RecordsSource Image for date of birth (as well as Free BMD)Contributed by:
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Find A Grave Website Page | Adrian18034 | |
| I.G.I Website Page. 1901 Census | Adrian18034 | |
| I.G.I Website Page. 1871 Census | Adrian18034 | |
| I.G.I Website Page. 1881 Census | Adrian18034 | |
| I.G.I Website Page. Death Registration Index | Adrian18034 | |
| Free BMD Website Page. Marriage Source | Adrian18034 | |
| Free BMD Website Page. Birth | Adrian18034 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Norcross | Adrian18034 | |
| Group photo of the British Army Pay Corps | Adrian18034 | |
| Edward Norcross | Adrian18034 | |
| Page 7 of Pension Records | Adrian18034 | |
| Edward Norcross & Mary Collison Marriage Cert' | Adrian18034 |
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