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We remember William Cheyne
We remember William Cheyne
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Charles Cheyne
Source:8838016
1880
1881
sibling
Susan Cheyne
Source:8838016
March 1881
1883
sibling
James Cheyne
Source:8838016
1st November 1883
1885
birth
Greenside, Blackhills, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8835884
3rd February 1885
1888
sibling
George Cheyne
Source:8838016
December 1888
1890
sibling
John Cheyne
Source:8838016
18th August 1890
1891
location
Stronhill Cottage, St. Andrews, Lhanbryde, near Elgin
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8838016
1891
1901
location
Millbuies Cottage, Longmorn, Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8838016
1901
1911
location
Keepers Cottage, Bankhead, Dyke, near Forres, Morayshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8835899
1911
1912
children
Charles Cheyne
Source:8835899
1912
1914
children
Arthur Cheyne
Source:8835899
1914
1916
enlistment
Fort George, near, Ardesier, Highland, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8835884
2nd June 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8835884
11th April 1917
employment
Gamekeeper
Source:8835884
marriage
Mary Archibald
Source:8835899
service
British Army
Private
S/13372
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:795108
1917
death
Killed in Action
Presumed killed at the Battle of Arras.
Near Arras
France
Source:7332046
Source:8835884
11th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Bay 8
Source:7332046
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Cheyne |
| Source | 795108 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keepers Cottage, Bankhead, Dyke, near Forres, Morayshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Millbuies Cottage, Longmorn, Elgin, Morayshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| Stronhill Cottage, St. Andrews, Lhanbryde, near Elgin | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/13372 | Seaforth Highlanders | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Cheyne | son | 1912 | |
| Arthur Cheyne | son | 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hood or Cheyne | mother | ||
| Charles Cheyne | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Cheyne | brother | 1880 | |
| Susan Cheyne | sister | March 1881 | |
| James Cheyne | brother | 1st November 1883 | |
| George Cheyne | brother | December 1888 | |
| John Cheyne | brother | 18th August 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Archibald | wife |
Media
Media
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Seaforth Highlanders Cap BadgeSeaforth Highlanders Cap Badge of a type which would have been worn by William Cheyne.
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Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Front ViewDyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Front View which is outside the village cemetery.Contributed by:
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Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 1Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, where William Cheyne is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 2Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, where William Cheyne is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 3Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, where William Cheyne is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 4Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, where William Cheyne is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 5Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, where William Cheyne is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Seaforth Highlanders Memorial, Elgin, MorayshireThe Seaforth Highlanders Memorial, Elgin, Morayshire. currently on the outside of the Public library at Cooper Park which was formerly one of the Battalions Headquarters.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Seaforth Highlanders - 2nd BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 2nd Battalion
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Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
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Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - CompleteMore about Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Complete
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Seaforth Highlanders - 7th BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 7th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish War Memorials Website | Vincent96527 | |
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| The Soldiers from Edinkillie and Dyke, who gave their lives in the Great War | Vincent96527 | |
| Cheyne Family Tree Website | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Front View | Vincent96527 | |
| Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Name Plate | Vincent96527 | |
| Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| William Cheyne | Vincent96527 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders Memorial, Elgin, Morayshire | Vincent96527 |
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