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We remember Philip George Collier
We remember Philip George Collier
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Violet Collier
Source:9336535
3rd October 1893
1896
sibling
Dorothy Emma Collier
Source:9336519
8th September 1896
1899
birth
Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9336457
Source:9336511
9th December 1899
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:9336511
31st March 1901
1901
location
44 Ashridge Park, Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9336511
31st March 1901
1903
education
From an Infant to Standard 7, aged 14
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9336489
26th February 1903 - 6th March 1914
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:9336513
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Ashridge Park (almost certainly No 44), Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9336513
2nd April 1911
1919
service
British Army
Private
63542
Suffolk Regiment
Source:9322855
1919
1919
location
44 Ashridge Park, Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9336463
1919
1925
dates
Age 25
Source:9336461
2nd December 1925
1925
employment
Bricklayer's Labourer
Ashridge Park and Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9336461
2nd December 1925
1925
marriage
Ethel Wheatcroft
Source:9336494
2nd December 1925 - 15th June 1960
1939
employment
Builder's Labourer
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9336466
29th September 1939
1939
location
10 Council Cottages, Hudnall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9336466
29th September 1939
1960
dates
Age 60
Source:9336494
15th June 1960
1960
death
Not War Related
Chapel Close, Hudnall Lane, Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9336494
Source:9336469
15th June 1960
burial
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9336469
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Philip George |
| Initials | PG |
| Last Name | Collier |
| Source | 9336507 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Council Cottages, Hudnall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 44 Ashridge Park, Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 44 Ashridge Park, Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | 1919 | |
| Ashridge Park (almost certainly No 44), Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 63542 | Suffolk Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Collier | mother | ||
| Richard Collier | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Collier | sister | 3rd October 1893 | |
| Dorothy Emma Collier | sister | 8th September 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Wheatcroft | wife | 2nd December 1925 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-05-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Headstone of Philip and Ethel CollierThe headstone of Philip and Ethel Collier in SS Peter and Paul, Little Gaddesden new churchyard, plot W13. The inscription reads: In/ loving memory/ of/ Philip George/ Collier/ died June 15th 1960/ aged 60 years/ also his wife/ Ethel/ died Aug 7th 1964/ aged 71 years/ Reunited".
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Faerie Hollow 1930 previously 42-44 Ashridge Park1930 photo of Faerie Hollow, previously 42-44 Ashridge Park and 42-44 Ringshall. The part originally cottage 42 had been lost or demolished before 1930. The photo was included in 'A Century Remembered' and is included here with permission of the editor.Contributed by:
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Suffolk Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeCap badge of the Suffolk Regiment in which Philip Collier 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. The name of Philip Collier, Suffolk Regt. has been added.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 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 births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1919 Absent Voters’ List Parliamentary County of Hertford | Anne23518 | |
| Baptism of Philip Collier | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage to Ethel Wheatcroft | Jane31029 | |
| 1919 Electoral Register Ashridge Park | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of Philip George Collier | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of Widow Ethel Collier | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Scout Diary 1912 – 1922 | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Book 1906 – 1934 | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Dorothy | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Violet | Jane31029 | |
| A Century Remembered | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone of Philip and Ethel Collier | Jane31029 | |
| Faerie Hollow 1930 previously 42-44 Ashridge Park | Jane31029 | |
| Suffolk Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018 | Jane31029 |
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