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We remember William George Gifford
We remember William George Gifford
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Edith Gifford
Source:9495167
1891
1892
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:9495167
31st March 1901
1901
location
02. Buckley's Cottages. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9495167
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Annie Gifford
Source:9495167
1901
1909
dates
Age 17
Source:9498647
24th December 1909
1909
employment
Aprrentice Appointment
Frederick G Setterfield
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9498647
24th December 1909 - 1913
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:9498650
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Fisherman
Frederick G Setterfield
At Sea
United Kingdom
Source:9498650
2nd April 1911
1911
location
'Proverb' Fishing Vessel. Padstow Harbour
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9498650
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Fisherman
United Kingdom
Source:9498641
10th September 1914
1914
dates
Age 22
Source:9498641
11th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9498641
11th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2756
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Source:9498641
28th September 1914 - 2nd November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
A 5930
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9495163
3rd November 1914
1915
marriage
Nellie A. Fasham
Source:9495168
1915
1969
dates
Age 77
Source:9495166
1969
1969
death
Not War Related
Death registered September 1969 aged 77 years
Thanet, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9495166
1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Gifford |
| Source | 9495161 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Proverb' Fishing Vessel. Padstow Harbour | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 02. Buckley's Cottages. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2756 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | A 5930 | Royal Naval Reserve | Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Matilda Stewart | mother | ||
| William George Gifford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Gifford | sister | 1891 | |
| Annie Gifford | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie A. Fasham | wife | 1915 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Terry7885 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record Card Index - A 5930 | Terry7885 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Harbour Ramsgate | Terry7885 |
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