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We remember Mary Gibson
We remember Mary Gibson
Timeline
Timeline
1898
sibling
James Gibson
Source:8765065
1898
1899
sibling
Sarah Gibson
Source:8765065
1899
1902
birth
Source:8765067
1902
1904
sibling
Emily Gibson
Source:8765065
1904
1908
sibling
John Gibson
Source:8765065
1908
1911
sibling
William Gibson
Source:8765065
1911
1911
location
95 Nicholson Street, Castleford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8765065
1911
1916
dates
Age 14
Source:8765075
5th December 1916
employment
Munitions
Source:8715695
service
Other Empire Force
Munitions Worker
Ministry of Munitions
Source:8715695
1916
death
Civilian war death
Died as the result of a munitions explosion.
Barnbow, nr Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8732994
5th December 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Mary |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Gibson |
| Source | 8715693 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Nicholson Street, Castleford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | known 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Ministry of Munitions | Munitions Worker |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Elizabeth | mother | ||
| John Henry Gibson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Gibson | brother | 1898 | |
| Sarah Gibson | sister | 1899 | |
| Emily Gibson | sister | 1904 | |
| John Gibson | brother | 1908 | |
| William Gibson | brother | 1911 |
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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 GMore about Wives and Daughters - female deaths - surnames beginning with G
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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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Wakefield - Men & women mentioned in 'Pontefact & Castleford in the Great War' by Tim LynchMore about Wakefield - Men & women mentioned in 'Pontefact & Castleford in the Great War' by Tim Lynch
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 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 | |
| 'Pontefract and Castleford in the Great War' by Tim Lynch | Linda571 | |
| 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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