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We remember Cornelius Charles Collis
We remember Cornelius Charles Collis
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:8800337
3rd April 1881
1881
location
School House, Henfield Common, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8800337
3rd April 1881
1883
sibling
Willie O Collis
Source:8800320
1883
1884
sibling
Clement Arthur Collis
Source:8800495
1884
1887
sibling
Elsie M Collis
Source:8800320
1887
1889
sibling
Alec D Collis
Source:8800320
1889
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:8800334
5th April 1891
1891
location
Boys School House, Henfield, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8800334
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Bertie O Collis
Source:8800320
1892
1901
dates
Age 22
Source:8800320
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Bank Clerk
Source:8800320
31st March 1901
1901
location
School House, Henfield Common, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8800320
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:8800304
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Bank Clerk
Source:8800304
2nd April 1911
1911
location
25 Chapel Road, Redhill, Surrey
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8800304
2nd April 1911
1914
marriage
Amy C Wood
Source:8800407
1914
1916
children
Barbara E Collis
Source:8800409
1916
1917
dates
Age 38
Source:8800294
9th June 1917
1917
employment
Bank Clerk
Source:8800294
9th June 1917
1917
enlistment
Source:8800294
9th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
556812
London Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8800350
9th June 1917 - 1919
1919
employment
Bank Employee
Barclays Bank
Redhill, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8800350
March 1919 - March 1919
1919
employment
Bank Manager
Barclays Bank
Burgess Hill, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8800350
March 1919 - April 1938
1919
location
Burgess Hill, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8800350
March 1919 - May 1938
1938
location
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8800350
1938
1939
location
"Cistria", Bushfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8800405
29th September 1939
employment
Bank Employee
Barclays Bank
Redhill, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8800350
employment
Bank Employee
Barclays Bank
North Street, Brighton
United Kingdom
Source:8800350
location
3 Old Rectory Gardens, Southwick, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8800411
1969
death
Worthing registration district, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8800411
Source:8800344
23rd February 1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cornelius Charles |
| Initials | CC |
| Last Name | Collis |
| Source | 8800304 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Cistria", Bushfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 25 Chapel Road, Redhill, Surrey | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 3 Old Rectory Gardens, Southwick, Sussex | United Kingdom | |||
| Boys School House, Henfield, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Burgess Hill, Sussex | United Kingdom | March 1919 - May 1938 | ||
| Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | 1938 | ||
| School House, Henfield Common, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| School House, Henfield Common, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 556812 | London Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara E Collis | daughter | 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius Collis | father | ||
| Sophia Orme | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willie O Collis | brother | 1883 | |
| Elsie M Collis | sister | 1887 | |
| Alec D Collis | brother | 1889 | |
| Bertie O Collis | brother | 1892 | |
| Clement Arthur Collis | brother | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy C Wood | wife | 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-06-09 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey Recruitment Registers 1908-1933 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | Yvonne27542 | |
| The Mid Sussex Times - 3rd May 1938 | Yvonne27542 | |
| Barclays Bank Active Service Register | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1939 Register | Yvonne27542 | |
| National Probate Calendar | Yvonne27542 | |
| Brother Clement on Lives of the First World War | Yvonne27542 |
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