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We remember Bessie Byers Later Minnis
We remember Bessie Byers Later Minnis
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
sibling
James Byers
Source:9139998
1891
1891
sibling
Thomas Byers
Source:9139998
1891
1893
sibling
Rachel Byers
Source:9139998
1893
1901
sibling
Jennie Byers
Source:9139998
1901
1901
location
Earlswood Road, Victoria, Down
Ireland
parents address
Source:9140037
1901
1903
sibling
Frank Byers
Source:9139998
1903
1905
sibling
Louisa Aka Weesie Byers
Source:9140040
1905
1916
service
Other Empire Force
Munitions Worker
Source:9140050
1916
1923
marriage
John Temple Minnis
Source:9140040
22nd November 1923
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bessie |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Byers Later Minnis |
| Source | 9140040 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlswood Road, Victoria, Down | Ireland | parents address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Munitions Worker |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie | mother | ||
| James Thomas Byers | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Byers | brother | 1891 | |
| Rachel Byers | sister | 1893 | |
| Jennie Byers | sister | 1901 | |
| Thomas Byers | brother | 1891 | |
| Frank Byers | brother | 1903 | |
| Louisa Aka Weesie Byers | sister | 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Temple Minnis | husband | 22nd November 1923 |
Media
Media
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Bessie Byers photo as a munitions worker in WW1This photo has Bessie Byers wearing her munitions uniform. This is Tommy Byers older sister.
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Photo of Bessie Byers and John Minnis.This is a photo of Bessie Byers with her future husband John Minnis in the back yard of the Byers family home named Dewsbury. I thought I would post this photo so that people can see who John Minnis was.Contributed by:
Dave18917 -
Family home of Thomas and Bessie Byers.This is the Byers family home of 144 Dewsbury on Earlswood Road Belfast Ireland. Bessie and John Minnis are standing on the front steps to the family home.Contributed by:
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Photo of James ByersHere is a photo of Bessie Byers younger brother James Thomas Byers Junior taken in November 1918. James Byers was close to being 27 years old at he time this photo was taken.Contributed by:
Dave18917 -
This is a photo of Bessie Byers with a friend.This photo has Bessie Byers and Nellie Keenan in their munitions uniforms. They are most likely outside of the munitions factory possibly Mackies Shell factory in Belfast Ireland.Contributed by:
Dave18917 -
Wedding photo of John T. Minnis and Bessie ByersThis is a news paper photo for Bessie Byers and John T Minnis on their wedding day on November 23 1923.Contributed by:
Dave18917
Communities
Communities
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The Tommy Byers Photo CollectionMore about The Tommy Byers Photo Collection
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland Census 1911 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| Ireland Census 1901 Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Interesting Wedding at Knock | Kristen1288 | |
| The Tommy Byers Photo Collection | Kristen1288 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bessie Byers photo as a munitions worker in WW1 | Dave18917 | |
| Photo of Bessie Byers and John Minnis. | Dave18917 | |
| Family home of Thomas and Bessie Byers. | Dave18917 | |
| Photo of James Byers | Dave18917 | |
| This is a photo of Bessie Byers with a friend. | Dave18917 | |
| Wedding photo of John T. Minnis and Bessie Byers | Dave18917 |
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