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We remember Martha Alderson
We remember Martha Alderson
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
Source:8764430
1889
1911
marriage
Samuel Alderson
Source:8764439
1911
1915
children
Charles Alderson
Source:8764442
1915
1916
children
Margaret M Alderson
Source:8764445
1916
1919
location
13 Barnes Street, Holbeck, Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:8764430
1919
employment
Munitions
Source:8704391
service
Other Empire Force
Munitions Worker
Ministry of Munitions
Source:8704391
1916
death
Died as the result of a munitions explosion.
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8764430
Source:8704391
Source:8764436
5th December 1916
Details
Details
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Barnes Street, Holbeck, Leeds | United Kingdom | known 1919 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Ministry of Munitions | Munitions Worker |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Alderson | son | 1915 | |
| Margaret M Alderson | daughter | 1916 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Alderson | husband | 1911 |
Media
Media
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"Women of the Empire" Memorial in York MinsterOverview image of the "Women of the Empire" memorial panels in York Minster.
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Detail from "Women of the Empire" MemorialDetail image of part of the "Women of the Empire" memorial panels in York Minster.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Barnbow Lasses - December 1916 explosionMore about The Barnbow Lasses - December 1916 explosion
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Wives and Daughters - female deaths - surnames beginning with AMore about Wives and Daughters - female deaths - surnames beginning with A
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Wives and Daughters - female deaths - surnames beginning with KMore about Wives and Daughters - female deaths - surnames beginning with K
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"Women of the Empire" at York Minster - Munition WorkersMore about "Women of the Empire" at York Minster - Munition Workers
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| IWM Collections - List of Munition Workers who have lost their lives through explosions | Yvonne27542 | |
| A Heavy Loss of Life at Barnbow | Kristen1288 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| "Women of the Empire" Memorial in York Minster | Yvonne27542 | |
| Detail from "Women of the Empire" Memorial | Yvonne27542 |
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