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We remember William James Brewer
We remember William James Brewer
Timeline
Timeline
1868
sibling
Samuel J Brewer
Source:8640291
1868
1874
1889
service
Royal Navy
Ships Steward
151080
HMS Niger
Source:8640266
1889 - 11th November 1914
1899
children
Alice Christina Brewer
Source:8640288
1899
1901
dates
Age 26
Source:8640291
31st March 1901
1901
location
Kings Road, Queens Crescent, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8640291
31st March 1901
1903
children
William Stanley Brewer
Source:8640288
1903
1905
children
Vera May Brewer
Source:8640288
1905
1911
dates
Age 35
Source:8640288
2nd April 1911
1911
location
34 Folkestone Road Copnor Portsmouth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8640288
2nd April 1911
1911
marriage
Ruth A Self
Source:8640285
1911
1914
dates
Age 40
Source:8640256
11th November 1914
marriage
Alice
Source:8640291
location
129 Festing Grove, Southsea, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8640266
1914
death
Killed in Action
Body not recovered for burial
at sea off Deal, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8640256
Source:8640266
11th November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Brewer |
| Source | 8640244 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Festing Grove, Southsea, Hampshire | United Kingdom | |||
| 34 Folkestone Road Copnor Portsmouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Kings Road, Queens Crescent, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 151080 | HMS Niger | Ships Steward |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Christina Brewer | daughter | 1899 | |
| William Stanley Brewer | son | 1903 | |
| Vera May Brewer | daughter | 1905 |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel J Brewer | brother | 1868 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth A Self | wife | 1911 | |
| Alice | wife |
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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 | Peter6648 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Admiralty: Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services | Peter6648 |
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