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We remember Henry Herbert Divers
We remember Henry Herbert Divers
Timeline
Timeline
1867
1889
marriage
Agnes Castle Harlow
Source:8632203
1889
1891
location
Alexander Road, Ramsgate
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8632205
April 1891
1891
children
Agnes Edith Divers
Source:8632199
1891
1901
location
The Elms, Ramsgate
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8632197
31st March 1901
1911
location
Birch Villas, Elms Avenue, Ramsgate
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8632199
2nd April 1911
1916
service
Other Empire Force
Civilian
Air Raid Victim. Ramsgate, Kent
Source:8638204
19th March 1916
1916
death
Civilian war death
Killed when a bomb from an enemy aircraft hit his motor car, which exploded, killing him instantly
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8638204
Source:8632194
19th March 1916
burial
Ramsgate, Kent.
United Kingdom
Source:8656809
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Herbert |
| Initials | HH |
| Last Name | Divers |
| Source | 8632191 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Road, Ramsgate | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1891 | |
| Birch Villas, Elms Avenue, Ramsgate | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The Elms, Ramsgate | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Air Raid Victim. Ramsgate, Kent | Civilian |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Edith Divers | daughter | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Castle Harlow | wife | 1889 |
Media
Media
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"Thanet's Raid History" The Thanet AdvertiserFirst published by The Thanet Advertiser 1919, republished by Michaels Bookshop 2006 ISBN 13: 978-1905477-760 An account of the 'raids, bombs and shells' to which Ramsgate was subjected during WW1 published "after the veil of secrecy had been lifted." Includes a map of "where the bombs and shells fell at Ramsgate during the 119 raids of the war". Victims are named.
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry Evening Telegraph, Monday 20 March 1916 | Ann39898 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| "Thanet's Raid History" The Thanet Advertiser | Peter6648 | |
| Henry Herbert Divers. | Terry7885 |
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