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We remember William Shakespeare
We remember William Shakespeare
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1881
dates
Age 4
Source:8632552
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Oak Holme, Rectory Road, Beckenham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8632552
3rd April 1881
1901
dates
Age 24
Source:8632573
31st March 1901
1901
location
Gervis Road, Bournemouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8632573
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 34
Source:8632505
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Officer In Special Reserve
Yateley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8632505
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Hall Farm, Yateley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8632505
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Captain
North Staffordshire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8632491
19th December 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Shakespeare |
| Source | 8632484 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gervis Road, Bournemouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Hall Farm, Yateley, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Oak Holme, Rectory Road, Beckenham, Kent | United Kingdom | known 3rd April 1881 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | North Staffordshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Shakespeare | father | ||
| Matilda Mary Ann | mother |
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Roll of Honour St Peter's Church YateleyThe Roll of Honour in St Peter' Church Yateley lists " Major William Shakespear, North Staffords. A roll of hour printed in the Hants & Berks Gazette of 19 Dec 1914: "Shakspeare Capt W 3rd North Staffords"
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Marriage at St Peters Yateley: William ShakespeareWilliam Shakspeare Esq 36 batchelor of Yateley, son of William Shakspeare Esq married Sheila Marion Kirkpatrick, 23 spinster of Yateley daughter of Brigadier General William Johnson KirkpatrickContributed by:
Peter6648
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour St Peter's Church Yateley | Peter6648 | |
| Marriage at St Peters Yateley: William Shakespeare | Peter6648 |
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