Moore, Edward
Edward was born in 1898 in Leicester to Charles Moore, a builders labourer, and Elizabeth Ann Alma (nee Mann), a tailoress. He was one of 11 children – Florence Elizabeth 1876 John William 1878 Eliza Ann 1880 Charles Henry 1881 Albert 1884 Kezia 1885 Elizabeth Ann Alma 1888 Richard 1891 George 1893 Edward 1898 Sidney […]
Mobbs, William George
William was born in 1878 in Moulton, Northants, to Joseph Mobbs, a labourer, and Elizabeth Ann (nee York). They had 6 children- Isabella 1870 Fanny Ann 1872 Fanny Ann 1874 William George 1878 Elizabeth Ann 1879 Ann 1881 In 1881 census the family lived in Moulton, Northants. Later that year Elizabeth died, aged 33, possibly […]
Milburn, George Thomas
George was born in 1896 in Bristol and baptised on 3.11.1897 at St. Philip and St. Jacob in Bristol. His parents were John Crossby Milburn, a boot laster, and Harriet (nee Gabb). They had 8 children- Florence Elizabeth 1891 John Francis 1894 Rosina 1895 George Thomas 1896 Thomas 1899 all born in Bristol. Edith Doris […]
Maw, William
William was born in 1890 in Leicester to Alfred Maw, a clicker, and Margaret Harriet (nee Blades). They had 11 children – Thomas Henry 1886 Florence B 1889 William 1890 Alice M 1893 Gertrude 1894 Julia 1895 Alfred 1897 Harry 1900 Margaret Harriet 1902 Albert 1905 1 unknown William’s photograph is in Daily Post 8.9.1916 […]
Martin, Frank Bertram
Frank was born in 1891 in Leicester to Alfred Martin, a framework knitter, and Elizabeth Ann (nee Facer). He was one of 6 children- Alfred Edgar 1884 Beatrice 1885 Allen E 1887 Maud Elizabeth 1889 Frank Bertram 1891 Ernest A 1898 In 1901 census the family lived at 16 Dunton St. Leicester and in 1911census […]
Maddock, Frederick Arthur
Frederick was born on 23.1.1895 in Leicester and was baptised on 22.3.1909 at St. Saviour’s Church. His parents were Thomas Maddock, a boot repairer and Susannah Hanley (nee Veall). They had 7 children – Ethel M 1889 Ada Mary 1890 MabelA 1893 Frederick Arthur 1895 Leonard 1898 Doris 1902 Reggie 1904 In 1901 census the […]
McDonald, Harold
Harold was born in 1898 in Leicester to Alfred McDonald, a general labourer and Clara (nee Ridgeway). They had 13 children – Cecil Victor 1886 Phillis May 1889 Hilda Gladys 1890 Grace 1891 Frank Leonard 1893 Norah Catherine 1894 Clara Bertha 1896 Ada Jessie 1897 Harold Bertie 1898 Olive Ruth 1900 Albert Edward 1902 unknown […]
McCann, James W
James was born c.1878 but I have no further information about his birth family. He became Private 201066 4RB Leicestershire Regiment. James Died on 19.11.1917, aged 39, and is buried at Gilroes Cemetery, Leicester. At the time of his death he was married to Ann and their home address was given as 13 Beaumont Road, […]
Lord, Ernest Joseph
Ernest was rn in 1894 in Leicester to Ernest Lord, a boot factor agent and Annie Udall (nee Clark). They had 3 children- Annie May 1889 Ernest Joseph 1894 Reginald 1897 In 1901 census the family lived at 40 Paton Street, Leicester. When Ernest was 15 he went to work at Parr’s Bank. In 1911 […]
Little, Leonard
Leonard was born in Cardiff in 1897. In 1901 census he was living with his grandparents at 13 West Street, Rochdale. In 1911 census he is still with his grandparents and also his older sister, Florence. They lived at 89 Grove Road, Leicester and Leonard worked as an electrician. Leonard enlisted as Private 3031 Notts […]
Lillyman, Joseph Alfred
Samuel Harry & Joseph Alfred Lillyman Samuel and Joseph were born to Harry Lillyman, an agricultural labourer, and Mary (nee Dyke). They had 6 children- Mary Ann 1887 Annie 1889-1889 Martha Alice 1890 Sarah Emma 1892 Samuel Harry 1894 Joseph Alfred 1895 all born Chorlton, Lanes. both born in Shropshire. 1897 Mother, Mary, died in […]
Lillyman, Samuel Harry
Samuel Harry & Joseph Alfred Lillyman Samuel and Joseph were born to Harry Lillyman, an agricultural labourer, and Mary (nee Dyke). They had 6 children- Mary Ann 1887 Annie 1889-1889 Martha Alice 1890 Sarah Emma 1892 Samuel Harry 1894 Joseph Alfred 1895 all born Chorlton, Lanes. both born in Shropshire. 1897 Mother, Mary, died in […]