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We remember William Jesse Maunders
We remember William Jesse Maunders
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Walter James Maunders
Source:9336262
1875
1877
sibling
Joseph Benjamin Maunders
Source:9336148
26th March 1877
1880
birth
Ringshall, Ivinghoe Parish, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9336146
Source:9336203
8th January 1880
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:9336196
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Top Row, Ringshall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9336196
3rd April 1881
1884
sibling
Alfred George Maunders
Source:9336252
1884
1888
sibling
- Half Sister - Ethel Maunders
Source:9336140
30th October 1888
1890
education
To age 11. Left with a "Ticket" (Certificate) of Proficiency
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9336152
5th May 1890
1890
sibling
- Half Sister - Maud Ellen Maunders
Source:9336142
24th June 1890
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:9336200
5th April 1891
1891
location
15 Ringshall (later re-numbered 21 Ringshall)
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9336200
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
- Half Brother - Sidney Ernest Maunders
Source:9336146
11th October 1891
1894
sibling
- Half Brother - Arthur Thomas Maunders
Source:9336137
7th August 1894
1901
dates
Age 21
Source:9336203
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Bricklayer
Earl Brownlow
The Ashridge Estate
United Kingdom
Source:9336203
31st March 1901
1901
location
21 Ringshall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9336203
31st March 1901
1904
marriage
Ada Kipping
Source:9336235
1904 - 28th March 1937
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:9336208
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Bricklayer
Earl Brownlow
The Ashridge Estate
United Kingdom
Source:9336208
2nd April 1911
1911
location
21 Ringshall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9336208
2nd April 1911
1918
service
British Army
Private
178110
Labour Corps
331st Home Service Works Company
Source:9322813
1918
1918
location
49 Hatfield Road, Ipswich
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9322813
1918
1919
location
21 Ringshall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9336367
1919
1939
employment
Bricklayer
Ringshall
United Kingdom
Source:9336146
29th September 1939
1939
location
18 Ringshall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9336155
29th September 1939
1950
dates
Age 69
Source:9336155
4th January 1950
1950
death
Not War Related
18 Ringshall
United Kingdom
Source:9336156
4th January 1950
burial
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9336378
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Jesse |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Maunders |
| Source | 9336129 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Ringshall (later re-numbered 21 Ringshall) | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 18 Ringshall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 21 Ringshall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 21 Ringshall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 21 Ringshall | United Kingdom | their own address | 1919 | |
| 49 Hatfield Road, Ipswich | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1918 | |
| Top Row, Ringshall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 178110 | Labour Corps | 331st Home Service Works Company | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Maunders | mother | ||
| Joseph Maunders | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter James Maunders | brother | 1875 | |
| Joseph Benjamin Maunders | brother | 26th March 1877 | |
| Alfred George Maunders | brother | 1884 | |
| - Half Sister - Ethel Maunders | sister | 30th October 1888 | |
| - Half Sister - Maud Ellen Maunders | sister | 24th June 1890 | |
| - Half Brother - Sidney Ernest Maunders | brother | 11th October 1891 | |
| - Half Brother - Arthur Thomas Maunders | brother | 7th August 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Kipping | wife | 1904 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1880-02-29 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. William’s entry just gives his name: MAUNDERS, William; no details of his military service are given.
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St Peter & St Paul's Church Little GaddesdenA 2013 photo of St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden, where Willaim Jesse Maunders was buried in the old churchyard on 7th January 1950.Contributed by:
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Labour Corps WW1 Cap BadgeCap badge of the Labour Corps in which William Maunders served.
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Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018The 2018 Revised Roll of Honour, which now hangs in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Little Gaddesden in addition to the earlier Roll. William Maunders’ service details have been added.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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The Maunders Family of RingshallMore about The Maunders Family of Ringshall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British Army, Women's Army Auxiliary Corps 1917-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1918 Absent Voters’ List Parliamentary County of Hertford | Anne23518 | |
| Burial of Mother Emma | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of William Jesse Maunders | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Brother Joseph | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Ethel | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Maudie | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Brother Sydney | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Brother Arthur | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage of Sister Ethel | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Ethel | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Maud | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry William and Brothers Sidney and Arthur | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Joseph | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 | |
| 1919 Electoral Register 21 Ringshall | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of Wife Ada Maunders | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of William Maunders | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) Wife Ada | Jane31029 | |
| Hertfordshire Monumental Inscriptions Little Gaddesden The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| St Peter & St Paul's Church Little Gaddesden | Jane31029 | |
| Labour Corps WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018 | Jane31029 |
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