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We remember William Olive
We remember William Olive
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Sarah Olive
Source:9269122
1882
1884
sibling
Emma Olive
Source:9269122
1884
1887
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:9269122
5th April 1891
1891
location
9 Wood Street, Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9269122
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9269125
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Cotton Warehouse Boy
Source:9269125
31st March 1901
1901
location
200 Hornby Street, Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9269125
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:9269129
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Cop Packer
Cotton Spinning Company
Source:9269129
2nd April 1911
1911
location
6 Cateaton Street, Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9269129
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 27
Source:9269113
15th May 1915
1915
employment
Warehouseman
Cotton Mill
Source:9269113
15th May 1915
1915
marriage
Alice Maud Walsh
Source:9269134
15th May 1915
1915
location
6 Cateaton Street, Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9269113
15th May 1915
1916
dates
Age 29
Source:9268975
6th June 1916
1916
employment
Assistant Head Warehouseman
Source:9268975
6th June 1916
1916
enlistment
Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9268975
6th June 1916
1916
location
21 Hardman Street, Fernhill, Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9268975
6th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
46088
King's (Liverpool) Regiment
23rd Battalion
Source:9268975
22nd August 1916 - 15th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
G/84776
Middlesex Regiment
29th Battalion
Source:9268975
16th March 1917 - April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
155609
Labour Corps
5th Labour Battalion
Source:9268975
April 1917 - 6th February 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
19223
Army Pay Corps
Source:9268975
7th February 1918 - 28th February 1919
1919
dates
Age 31
Source:9268975
28th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9268975
28th February 1919
1919
location
22 Hilton Street, Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9268975
28th February 1919
1920
children
Constance Mary Olive - later Reddish
Source:9269146
13th June 1920
1939
employment
Storekeeper - Electricity Department
Source:9269134
29th September 1939
1939
location
48 Fairlands Road, Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9269134
29th September 1939
1966
dates
Age 78
Source:9269146
2nd February 1966
1966
location
37 Horne Street, Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9269146
2nd February 1966
1966
death
Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9269146
2nd February 1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Olive |
| Source | 9268703 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Hornby Street, Bury, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 21 Hardman Street, Fernhill, Bury, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th June 1916 | |
| 22 Hilton Street, Bury, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 28th February 1919 | ||
| 37 Horne Street, Bury, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd February 1966 | |
| 48 Fairlands Road, Bury, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 6 Cateaton Street, Bury, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 6 Cateaton Street, Bury, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 15th May 1915 | ||
| 9 Wood Street, Bury, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 5th April 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/84776 | Middlesex Regiment | 29th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 155609 | Labour Corps | 5th Labour Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 19223 | Army Pay Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 46088 | King's (Liverpool) Regiment | 23rd Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Mary Olive - later Reddish | daughter | 13th June 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Olive | father | ||
| Mary Ellen Olive | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Olive | sister | 1882 | |
| Emma Olive | sister | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Maud Walsh | wife | 15th May 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-06 | 5'5" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| Manchester, England, Non-Conformist Marriages, 1758-1937 | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 | Barry1338 |
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