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We remember Maud Edith Eleanor Watson, M.b.e.
We remember Maud Edith Eleanor Watson, M.b.e.
Timeline
Timeline
1858
sibling
Lillian Mary Watson
Source:9279851
1858
1864
1884
dates
Age 19
Source:8706966
July 1884
1891
dates
Age 26
Source:9279923
5th April 1891
1891
location
The Rectory, Berkswell, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9279923
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 36
Source:9279892
31st March 1901
1901
location
The Rectory, Berkswell, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9279892
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 46
Source:9279851
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Holly Lodge, Berkswell, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9279851
2nd April 1911
1915
service
Other Empire Force
Commandant
Voluntary Aid Detachment
Berkswell Rectory Auxiliary Hospital, Coventry
Source:8706955
29th May 1915 - 29th March 1919
1920
awards
MBE Civil Division
Other War Service Award
Source:8706940
1st January 1920
1946
death
Hammersmead House, Charmouth, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9279956
5th June 1946
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Maud Edith Eleanor |
| Initials | MEE |
| Last Name | Watson, M.b.e. |
| Source | 8706940 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Lodge, Berkswell, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| The Rectory, Berkswell, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| The Rectory, Berkswell, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Voluntary Aid Detachment | Berkswell Rectory Auxiliary Hospital, Coventry | Commandant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MBE Civil Division | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry William Watson | father | ||
| Emily Frances | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Mary Watson | sister | 1858 |
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Portrait photograph of Miss Maud E Watson MBEObject description: Commandant Miss Maud E Watson MBE, Berkwell Rectory Auxiliary Hospital. Written on rear of photograph: "Miss Maud E. Watson. Commandant V.A.D. Warwick/38 and of Berkwell Rectory Auxiliary Hospital from May 29th 1915 to March 29th 1919 for which work received the MBE Civil Division March 1920.
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1884 Wimbledon Ladies Singles programmeProgram of the first Wimbledon ladies competition in 1884.Contributed by:
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Wimbledon Tennis ChampionsPicture taken during the Irish Championships 1884 at Fitzwilliam Club, Dublin. Front right: Maud Watson, first female Tennis champion at Wimbledon 1884; Front left: Ernest Renshaw, Wimbledon singles Tennis champion 1888; Back right: Herbert Fortescue Lawford, Wimbledon singles Tennis champion 1887; Back left: Lilian Watson, sister of Maud, Runner-up in the Wimbledon final 1884.Contributed by:
Yvonne27542
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette - 30th March 1920 | Yvonne27542 | |
| Maud's biography on Wimbledon.com | Yvonne27542 | |
| Wikipedia - Maud Watson | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait photograph of Miss Maud E Watson MBE | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1884 Wimbledon Ladies Singles programme | Yvonne27542 | |
| Wimbledon Tennis Champions | Yvonne27542 |
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