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John Trafford 1876–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Feb 1876

Birth Location: Croston, Lancashire, England

Death Date: 6 Jun 1918

Death Location: France and Flanders

Father: John Trafford

Mother: Ann Silcock

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Children(s):

The story of John Trafford began in 1876 in Croston, Lancashire, England. In 1881, John Trafford resided in Leyland, Lancashire, England. John Trafford passed away in 1918 in France and Flanders.

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Biography

  • The story of John Trafford began in 1876 in Croston, Lancashire, England.
  • In 1881, John Trafford resided in Leyland, Lancashire, England.
  • John Trafford passed away in 1918 in France and Flanders.

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John Trafford's Ancestors

Self
John Trafford
1876–1918
Birth Place: Croston, Lancashire, England
Parents
John Trafford
1843–1920
Eccleston, Lancashire, England
Ann Silcock
1850–1881
Ulnes Walton, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
James Trafford
1822–1902
Croston, Lancashire, England
Elizabeth Highman
1822–1909
Croston, Lancashire, England
Thomas Silcock
1808–1898
Ulnes Walton, Lancashire, England
Cicely Ashcroft
1812–1882
Rufford, Lancashire, England
Great-Grandparents
James Trafford
1785–1861
Elizabeth Bibby
1785–1878
William Higham
1799–
Ellen Eastham
1801–
John Silcock
1776–1854
Margaret Worthington
1775–1831
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Trafford
1750–1789
Mary Winstanley
1754–1832
John Marsden
1765–
John Higham
1768–1841
Betty Stephen
1777–1837
William Eastham
1764–1847
Ann Mayor
1767–
William Silcock
1742–1816
Dorothy Nodder
1721–1820

John Trafford's Timeline

5 Records

1876
3 Feb 1876
Birth of John Trafford in Croston, Lancashire, England
Croston, Lancashire, England
1876
27 Feb 1876
John Trafford was baptized in Croston, Lancashire, England
Croston, Lancashire, England
1881
1881
Age 5
John Trafford resided here in Leyland, Lancashire, England
Leyland, Lancashire, England
1901
1901
Age 25
John Trafford resided here in Leyland, Lancashire, England
Leyland, Lancashire, England
1918
6 Jun 1918
Age 42
Death of John Trafford in France and Flanders
France and Flanders

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Feb 1876
    Event Place: Croston, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War
    [2] Lancashire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4214; Folio: 5; Page: 3; GSU roll: 1342009
    [4] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3931; Folio: 35; Page: 27
    [5] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1876
    Event Place: Croston, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Lancashire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Leyland, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4214; Folio: 5; Page: 3; GSU roll: 1342009

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Leyland, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3931; Folio: 35; Page: 27

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
    Record Source: British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Leyland, Lancs
    Record Source: UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1918
    Event Place: France and Flanders
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War
    [2] UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, National Army Museum; Chelsea, London, England; Soldiers' Effects Records, 1901-60; NAM Accession Number: 1991-02-333; Record Number Ranges: 731501-733000; Reference: 439

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