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We remember George Rufus Cowling
We remember George Rufus Cowling
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Arthur F Cowling
Source:8517698
1887
1890
sibling
Horace Cowling
Source:8517698
1890
1893
1895
sibling
Vaux Cowling
Source:8517698
1895
1897
sibling
Francis Cowling
Source:8517698
1897
1900
sibling
Alfred W Cowling
Source:8517698
1900
1901
location
Hewel Lane, Stainforth, Doncaster, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8517698
April 1901
1911
employment
Waggoner
Richard Everett
Knedlington
United Kingdom
Source:986084
1911
1911
employment
Waggoner on Farm
Richard Everatt
Knedlington, Howden, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8517705
April 1911
1911
location
Knedlington, Howden, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8517705
April 1911
1917
internment
pow
Germany
Source:8517735
23rd April 1917
1918
internment
pow
Rhein
Germany
Source:8517735
12th February 1918
1919
marriage
Martha Ann Roberts
Source:8517764
April 1919
1919
marriage
Martha Ann Roberts
Source:986084
22nd April 1919
1920
children
George Cowling
Source:986084
1920
1920
employment
Market gardener
Self
Knedlington
United Kingdom
Source:986084
1920
1921
children
Hilda Cowling
Source:986084
1921
1923
children
Elsie Cowling
Source:986084
1923
service
British Army
Private
3225
East Yorkshire Regiment
Source:986084
service
British Army
Private
200954
East Yorkshire Regiment
Source:986084
1981
death
Not War Related
Beverley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8517700
October 1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Rufus |
| Initials | GR |
| Last Name | Cowling |
| Source | 8517700 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewel Lane, Stainforth, Doncaster, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Knedlington, Howden, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3225 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 200954 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Cowling | son | 1920 | |
| Hilda Cowling | daughter | 1921 | |
| Elsie Cowling | daughter | 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Vaux Cowling | father | ||
| Mary Elizabeth Cowling, Nee' Cowling | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur F Cowling | brother | 1887 | |
| Horace Cowling | brother | 1890 | |
| Vaux Cowling | brother | 1895 | |
| Francis Cowling | brother | 1897 | |
| Alfred W Cowling | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Ann Roberts | wife | April 1919 | |
| Martha Ann Roberts | wife | 22nd April 1919 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Swinefleet District Roll of HonourMore about Swinefleet District Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alan68334 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Three Sons Killed | Alan68334 | |
| Six Soldier Brothers - Swinefleet Widow's sons | Alan68334 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private George R Cowling | Alan68334 | |
| Swinefleet & District Roll of Honour | Glyn23535 |
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