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We remember Stephen Francis
We remember Stephen Francis
Timeline
Timeline
1864
sibling
James Francis
Source:9577671
1864
1866
sibling
John Thomas Francis
Source:9577801
18th May 1866
1869
sibling
George Anthony Francis
Source:9577807
7th September 1869
1875
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Francis
Source:9577816
13th June 1875
1878
1880
sibling
Caroline Emily Francis
Source:9577826
11th January 1880
1881
dates
Age 3
Source:9577671
3rd April 1881
1881
location
93 St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9577671
3rd April 1881
1885
sibling
Charles H Francis
Source:9577835
1885
1891
dates
Age 13
Source:9577696
5th April 1891
1891
education
Naval school
Royal Hospital School
Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:9577696
5th April 1891
1891
location
Royal Hospital School, Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9577696
5th April 1891
1893
service
Royal Navy
Boy Writer
173267
Source:9215785
28th February 1893 - 7th January 1896
1896
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9215785
7th January 1896
1896
service
Royal Navy
3rd Writer
173267
Source:9215785
7th January 1896 - 1st April 1900
1900
service
Royal Navy
2nd Writer
173267
Source:9215785
1st April 1900 - 1st September 1904
1901
dates
Age 22
Source:9577723
31st March 1901
1901
location
HMS Ramillies
Malta
military residence address
Source:9577723
31st March 1901
1904
service
Royal Navy
3rd Writer
173267
Source:9215785
1st September 1904 - 1st March 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
2nd Writer
173267
Source:9215785
1st March 1905 - 11th April 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
1st Writer
173267
Source:9215785
11th April 1905
1910
dates
Age 32
Source:9577738
30th August 1910
1910
marriage
Annie Maria Bone
Source:9577753
30th August 1910
1910
location
HMS Excellent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9577738
30th August 1910
1911
dates
Age 33
Source:9577753
2nd April 1911
1911
location
23 Middlesex Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9577753
2nd April 1911
1935
dates
Age 57
Source:9314310
1935
service
Royal Navy
Chief Writer
173267
Source:9577648
1935
death
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9314310
1935
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stephen |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Francis |
| Source | 9215784 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Middlesex Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 93 St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| HMS Excellent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 30th August 1910 | |
| HMS Ramillies | Malta | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Royal Hospital School, Greenwich, London | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 5th April 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 173267 | Boy Writer | |||
| Royal Navy | 173267 | 3rd Writer | |||
| Royal Navy | 173267 | 2nd Writer | |||
| Royal Navy | 173267 | 3rd Writer | |||
| Royal Navy | 173267 | 2nd Writer | |||
| Royal Navy | 173267 | 1st Writer | |||
| Royal Navy | 173267 | Chief Writer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| James Francis | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Francis | brother | 1864 | |
| John Thomas Francis | brother | 18th May 1866 | |
| George Anthony Francis | brother | 7th September 1869 | |
| Mary Elizabeth Francis | sister | 13th June 1875 | |
| Caroline Emily Francis | sister | 11th January 1880 | |
| Charles H Francis | brother | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Maria Bone | wife | 30th August 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Hazel then grey | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-01-07 | 5'5" |
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Communities
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Evidence
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External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales Death Index | Heather42427 | |
| Medal Roll | Heather42427 | |
| 1881 Census | Heather42427 | |
| 1891 Census | Heather42427 | |
| 1901 Census | Heather42427 | |
| Parish Marriage Record | Heather42427 | |
| 1911 Census | Heather42427 | |
| 1939 Register for JT Francis | Heather42427 | |
| 1939 Register for GA Francis | Heather42427 | |
| 1939 for ME Jenkins | Heather42427 | |
| 1939 Register for CE Barber | Heather42427 | |
| 1891 Census for Francis family | Heather42427 |
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