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Private William Henry Ashforth 1896-1916: Missing of the Somme, Thiepval Memorial

Published: February 11, 2009    Last modified: January 12, 2017

[PiwigoPress id=859 lnktype='albumpicture' opntype='_self' size='me' url='https://familyhistoryjournal.com/gallery'] Private William Henry Ashforth Killed in action, July 10th 1916 A very poignant photograph. [PiwigoPress id=860 lnktype='albumpicture' opntype='_self' size='2s' url='https://familyhistoryjournal.com/gallery'] The message on the reverse side of this photograph reads: Pte W. H. Ashforth 13699 11 West York Reg Killed in action, July 10th 1916 To be returned to 173 Cuthbert Bank Road Sheffield This is one of the possessions of William Henry ASHFORTH 1896-1916 to be returned to the family: another is a 5 pack of Woodbine cigarettes. Private William Henry Ashforth together with 72090 other identified casualties are commemorated at the Thiepval...

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William Henry Ashforth: Casualty 771110

Published: May 13, 2005    Last modified: February 4, 2017

William Henry Ashforth 1896-1916 William Henry ASHFORTH, Private 13699, died 10 July 1916, aged 20 years. Initials: W H Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private Regiment/Service: West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) Unit Text: "B" Coy. 11th Bn. Age: 20 Date of Death: 10/07/1916 Service No: 13699 Additional information: Son of William Henry and Florence Ashforth, of 173, Cuthbert Bank Rd., Sheffield. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Memorial: Thiepval Memorial...

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William Henry Ashforth, The Missing of the Somme, Thiepval Memorial, Thiepval

Published: September 16, 2010    Last modified: November 14, 2016

[PiwigoPress id=1125 lnktype='albumpicture' opntype='_self' size='me' url='https://familyhistoryjournal.com/gallery'] The Missing of the Somme, Thiepval Memorial, Thiepval, Picardie, France: W.H. Ashforth During June and July 2010 we visited Burgundy, France but broke our journey at Arras in order to spend a few days visiting the memorials dedicated to the missing of the Somme. So after many years of wishing to, I finally made time to visit the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme. On a summers day with perfect weather it was hard to imagine the horrors that took place across this beautiful landscape and distressing to surmise how William Henry...

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George Ashforth 1814-Deceased and Leah Webb 1816-1901

Published: August 31, 2008    Last modified: February 15, 2017

...ASHFORTH born abt. 1843 Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Emma ASHFORTH born abt. 1845 Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Susannah ASHFORTH born abt. 1849 Stalybridge, Cheshire, England. William Henry ASHFORTH born 20th February 1851 Bacon Island, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. This is confirmed by the England and Wales Census 1861: FHJ Ref: 030 Census: England and Wales Census 1861 Place: Sheffield, Yorkshire, England Household: George Ashforth SURNAMEFIRST NAME(SRELSTATUSSEXAGEOCCUPATIONWHERE BORNREMARKS Ashforth George Head Married Male 47 Bradfield, Yorkshire Ashforth Leah Wife Married Female 45 Kingswinford, Staffordshire Ashforth Sophia Daughter Female 20 Manchester, Lancashire Ashforth John Son Male 18 Manchester, Lancashire Ashforth Emma...

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Frank Stuart Ashforth 1892-1918: Yet another casualty of war

Published: January 12, 2010    Last modified: October 14, 2017

[PiwigoPress id=857 lnktype='albumpicture' opntype='_self' size='me' url='https://familyhistoryjournal.com/gallery'] Frank Stuart Ashforth 1892-1918 My mother identified this photograph as Frank Stuart ASHFORTH 1892-1918. Frank was an uncle to William Henry ASHFORTH 1896-1916, my grandfather Ernest ASHFORTH 1905-1990's brother. William Henry ASHFORTH 1896-1916 was killed in action, 1916, France, during World War I. Rank: Private Service No: 15858 Date of Death: 22/03/1918 Regiment/Service: Yorkshire Regiment 13th Bn. Panel Reference: Bay 5. Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL Additional Information: Son of Mrs. E. Ashforth, of 42, Burton St., Hillsborough, Sheffield. The reverse of this photograph / post card reveals it was sent from Frank Stuart ASHFORTH 1892-1918...

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Clara Williamson (née Clara Ashforth 1895-1932)

Published: February 13, 2007    Last modified: February 15, 2017

[PiwigoPress id=993 lnktype='albumpicture' opntype='_self' size='me' url='https://familyhistoryjournal.com/gallery'] Clara Williamson (née Clara Ashforth 1895-1932) Clara Williamson (née Clara ASHFORTH 1895-1932) was my great great aunt, the youngest child of William Henry ASHFORTH 1851-1899 and Ellen ASHFORTH (née Ellen TOMLINSON 1855-1943). On the reverse of this photograph written in ink is this citation: "With love from Clara to William" William Henry ASHFORTH 1851-1899, Clara's father, died about 4 years after her birth, so this is most likely a reference to either her brother (my great grandfather) William Henry ASHFORTH 1873-1926 or her nephew (my great uncle) William Henry ASHFORTH 1896-1916. Her nephew William...

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Leah Ashforth (née Leah Webb 1816-1901)

Published: November 25, 2007    Last modified: May 22, 2022

...Head Married Male 47 Bradfield, Yorkshire Ashforth Leah Wife Married Female 45 Kingswinford, Staffordshire Ashforth Sophia Daughter Female 20 Manchester, Lancashire Ashforth John Son Male 18 Manchester, Lancashire Ashforth Emma Daughter Female 16 Manchester, Lancashire Ashforth Susanna Daughter Female 12 Stalybridge, Cheshire Ashforth William H Son Male 10 Sheffield, Yorkshire To view this table full width please click here. Almost certainly 'William H ASHFORTH' is my gg grandfather William Henry ASHFORTH 1851-1899. The other children have proved more difficult to research since these are the first individuals in my ASHFORTH line to be born outside of Sheffield. Come the England...

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Rosa Ashforth 1874: Birth Certificate

Published: November 3, 2007    Last modified: October 14, 2017

At long last I seem to have found a maiden surname for the spouse of William Henry ASHFORTH 1851-1899. I have received from Sheffield Register Office the birth certificate for Rosa ASHFORTH 1874-Deceased. Rosa ASHFORTH 1874-Deceased was born on the 23rd of February, 1874 at 83 Duncombe Street, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Her father is William Henry ASHFORTH 1851-1899 and her mother Ellen TOMLINSON 1855-1943. My notes show I have a baptism record for Rosa ASHFORTH 1874-Deceased: Ashforth, Rosie (adult) (of 172 Cuthbert Bank Rd). Baptised December 5, 1888, by AH Rhodes at St John the Baptist Church, Owlerton....

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William H Ashforth and Ellen Pasley / William Bellamy and Emma Bradshaw: Marriage Certificates

Published: October 16, 2007    Last modified: May 22, 2022

Today I posted a request to Sheffield Register Office for the Marriage Certificates of: William Henry ASHFORTH 1851-1899 and Ellen PASLEY - abt 1867. William BELLAMY 1824-Deceased and Emma BRADSHAW - abt 1846. Once again I hope these certificates will provide a few clues which may help in my research. Updates: 2007-10-18 It would appear that this time my research is incorrect. The Sheffield Register Office telephoned to say the marriage records show William Henry ASHFORTH 1851-1899 married Lucy Ellen LOCKWOOD and not Ellen PASLEY. To read this update please click here. 2009-01-03 Further research shows Ellen ASHFORTH's maiden name...

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Ellen Ashforth (née Ellen Tomlinson 1855-1943): A brick wall

Published: January 24, 2010    Last modified: January 12, 2017

...of York No.: 191 When Married: 15th January Name and Surname: William Ashforth, Ellen Tomlinson Age: 24, 21 Condition: Batchelor, Spinster Rank or Profession: File Cutter, _____ Residence at the time of Marriage: Bellefield St, Hammond St Father's Name and Surname: George Ashforth, Samuel Tomlinson Rank or Profession of Father: File Cutter, Sawmaker Married in the: Church of St Stephen according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by____or after Banns by me ???? This marriage was solemnized between us: William Ashforth, Ellen Tomlinson her X mark in the Presence of us, Thomas Mars??? Sanders, Sarah H??????? her...

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