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We remember Gertrude Cursley
We remember Gertrude Cursley
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1900
marriage
Harry Cursley
Source:9189057
1900
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:9189053
31st March 1901
1901
location
7 Cobden Street, Long Eaton, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9189053
31st March 1901
1902
children
Claire Cursley
Source:9189057
1902
1906
children
Cissie May Cursley
Source:9189057
1906
1909
children
Sidney Cursley
Source:9189057
1909
1910
children
Percy Richard Cursley
Source:9189057
October 1910
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:9189057
2nd April 1911
1911
location
80 Gibb Street, Long Eaton, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9189057
2nd April 1911
employment
Munitions
Source:8704807
service
Other Empire Force
Munitions Worker
Ministry of Munitions
Source:8704807
1918
death
Civilian war death
Died as the result of a munitions explosion.
Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:9189050
1918
Details
Details
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cobden Street, Long Eaton, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 80 Gibb Street, Long Eaton, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Ministry of Munitions | Munitions Worker |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Cursley | daughter | 1902 | |
| Cissie May Cursley | daughter | 1906 | |
| Sidney Cursley | son | 1909 | |
| Percy Richard Cursley | son | October 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Cursley | husband | 1900 |
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 Chilwell National Shell Filling Factory explosion - 1 July 1918More about The Chilwell National Shell Filling Factory explosion - 1 July 1918
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Wives and Daughters - female deaths - surnames beginning with CMore about Wives and Daughters - female deaths - surnames beginning with C
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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 | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| IWM Collections - List of Munition Workers who have lost their lives through explosions | Yvonne27542 | |
| ITV news report | Yvonne27542 | |
| Lives of the First World War record for Harry Cursley | Yvonne27542 | |
| Letter sent to Gertrude's relatives | Yvonne27542 |
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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