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David Alexander Place 1916–1978

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have David Place in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Apr 1916 · Plaistow, West Ham, Essex, England
Died 23 Nov 1978 · Littlehampton, West Sussex, England
Father Frederick Hugh Place
Mother Florence Broad
Spouse Georgina Gibbs
Children Private
Siblings Ada Florence Place, Alexander Frederick Place, Edith Victoria Place, Frederick Hugh Place, George William Place, Jessica Ellen Mary Place, Rodney William Place

Researchers connected through David Place 1916–1978

Biography

David Alexander Place was born in 1916 in Plaistow, West Ham, Essex, England, the child of frederick hugh place and florence broad. In 1939, David Alexander Place resided in Essex, England. David Alexander Place married georgina gibbs, and had children including private. David Alexander Place passed away in 1978 in Littlehampton, West Sussex, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1911 England Census

  2. 2
    Death Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007

  3. 3
    Marriage Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005

  4. 4
    Probate/Wills England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

  5. 5
    Record 1939 England and Wales Register

  6. 6
    Birth Records England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

  7. 7
    Baptism Records Essex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms

  8. 8
    Record England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2022

Life Timeline

1915
David Alexander Place was baptized in Plaistow, St. Andrew, Essex, England
Baptism
1916
Birth of David Alexander Place in Plaistow, West Ham, Essex, England
Birth
1939
David Alexander Place resided here in Essex, England
Residence
1978
Death of David Alexander Place in Chichester, West Sussex, England
Death
1978
Burial of David Alexander Place in Littlehampton, West Sussex, England
Burial
1979
David Alexander Place - Probate in Winchester
Probate

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Place

This ancestor line traces from Camberwell, London, England (1874) to Plaistow, West Ham, Essex, England (1916) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

David Place (1916–1978) was born in Plaistow, West Ham, Essex, England and died in Littlehampton, West Sussex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

David Place's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Alexander Place PTP
1916–1978
Plaistow, West Ham, Essex, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

David Place's Descendants

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David Alexander Place PTP 1916–1978