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We remember Matthew John Hickson Williamson
We remember Matthew John Hickson Williamson
Timeline
Timeline
1862
sibling
Ada E Williamson
Source:9287343
1862
1863
sibling
Florence M Williamson
Source:9287343
1863
1865
sibling
Rosa Williamson
Source:9287344
1865
1867
sibling
Henrietta A Williamson
Source:9287343
1867
1872
1881
location
2 Church Str. Chasetown
United Kingdom
Source:9287344
1881
1891
employment
Marine Engineering Pupil
United Kingdom
Source:9287343
1891
1891
location
Colliery Road, Chasetown
United Kingdom
Source:9287343
1891
1913
marriage
Frances Ross
Source:9382331
1913
1915
children
Elsie M
Source:9382333
1915
employment
Merchant Navy
Source:8975249
service
Other Empire Force
First Engineer
Mercantile Marine (Merchant Navy)
Source:8975249
service
Other Empire Force
First Engineer
Mercantile Marine - S.S. "Bayreaulx" (London)
Source:8975249
1916
death
Killed in Action
Died in the sinking of SS Bayreaulx, that was torpedoed on 23/10/1916 by U-63 (Otto Schultze) while en route from Cardiff to Montreal in ballast. All 31 crew were killed.
At Sea
United Kingdom
Source:8975249
Source:9052200
20th October 1916
burial
London
United Kingdom
Source:8975249
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Matthew John Hickson |
| Initials | MJH |
| Last Name | Williamson |
| Source | 8975247 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Church Str. Chasetown | United Kingdom | known 1881 | ||
| Colliery Road, Chasetown | United Kingdom | known 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Mercantile Marine (Merchant Navy) | First Engineer | |||
| Other Empire Force | Mercantile Marine - S.S. "Bayreaulx" (London) | First Engineer |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie M | daughter | 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza | mother | ||
| Henry Williamson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada E Williamson | sister | 1862 | |
| Florence M Williamson | sister | 1863 | |
| Henrietta A Williamson | sister | 1867 | |
| Rosa Williamson | sister | 1865 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Ross | wife | 1913 |
Media
Media
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Private Memorial in ChasetownFirst Engineer Matthew John Hickson Williamson is commemorated on this grave in the churchyard of St Ann's Church in Chasetown
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Communities
Communities
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Merchant Navy (MN), Royal Navy Reserve (RNR) and Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR)More about Merchant Navy (MN), Royal Navy Reserve (RNR) and Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR)
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St Anne's Church Colliery Plaques and ChurchyardMore about St Anne's Church Colliery Plaques and Churchyard
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Wrecksite | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Memorial in Chasetown | DR117137 |
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