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We remember William Edmund Potter
We remember William Edmund Potter
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Thomas Henry Potter
Source:9476363
1886
1886
1889
sibling
Florence Minnie Potter
Source:9476363
1889
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:9476363
5th April 1891
1891
location
13. Ratcliffe Square. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9476351
5th April 1891 - 31st March 1901
1891
sibling
Louisa Harriett Potter
Source:9476363
1891
1893
sibling
Emily Potter
Source:9476351
1893
1899
sibling
Walter Potter
Source:9476351
1899
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:9476351
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Platelayer's Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:9476351
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:9476354
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Hawker
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9476354
2nd April 1911
1911
location
01. Elizabeth Cottages. Packers Lane. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9476354
2nd April 1911
1917
enlistment
Source:9476344
1st August 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Deck Hand
DA 17492
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9476344
1st August 1917
marriage
Elizabeth
Source:9476344
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edmund |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Potter |
| Source | 9476363 |
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Source | 9476363 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01. Elizabeth Cottages. Packers Lane. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 13. Ratcliffe Square. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | 5th April 1891 - 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | DA 17492 | Royal Naval Reserve | Deck Hand |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Henry Potter | father | ||
| Frances Liddle | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Henry Potter | brother | 1886 | |
| Florence Minnie Potter | sister | 1889 | |
| Louisa Harriett Potter | sister | 1891 | |
| Emily Potter | sister | 1893 | |
| Walter Potter | brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | wife |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Terry7885 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record Card Index - National Archives | Terry7885 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Harbour. Ramsgate | Terry7885 |
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