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Richard Thompson (Jack) Bruce 1890–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Mar 1890

Birth Location: Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England

Death Date: 7 September 1943

Death Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Metropolitan Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

Father: John Bruce

Mother: Jane Bruce

Spouse(s): Emma Grieves

Children(s): Priscilla Bruce, John Bruce

In 1890, Richard Thompson (Jack) Bruce entered the world in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, born to John Bruce And Jane Bruce. In 1891, Richard Thompson (Jack) Bruce resided in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Silas, Byker, Northumberla. Richard Thompson (Jack) Bruce married Emma Grieves, and had children including John Robert Grieves Bruce, Priscilla Grieves Bruce. Richard Thompson (Jack) Bruce passed away in 1943 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Metropolitan Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Richard Thompson (Jack) Bruce entered the world in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, born to John Bruce And Jane Bruce.
  • In 1891, Richard Thompson (Jack) Bruce resided in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Silas, Byker, Northumberla.
  • Richard Thompson (Jack) Bruce married Emma Grieves, and had children including John Robert Grieves Bruce, Priscilla Grieves Bruce.
  • Richard Thompson (Jack) Bruce passed away in 1943 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Metropolitan Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Bruce
1858–1932
Birth Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
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Jane Bruce
1869–1941
Birth Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
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Spouses(s)

Emma Grieves
1891–1984
Birth Location: Burradon, Northumberland, England
EG

Children(s)

Priscilla Bruce
1911–1946
Birth Location: Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
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John Bruce
1920–
Birth Location: Wallsend, Northumberland, England
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Richard Bruce's Ancestors

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Richard Bruce
1890–1943
Birth Place: Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Parents
John Bruce
1858–1932
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Jane Bruce
1869–1941
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Grandparents
John Bruce
1827–1869
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Mary Bruce
1826–1888
Benwell, Northumberland, England
Richard (Thompson) Young
1845–1913
Newcastle, Northumberland
Sarah Young
1847–1919
Jarrow, Durham, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
William Bruce
1800–1842
Margaret Nicholson
1805–1861
Robert Hogg
1795–
Mary Smith
1800–
Richard Young
1817–1864
Jane Adamson
1823–1874
Richard Trotter
1821–1872
Elizabeth Pearson
1824–1914
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Bruce
1771–1835
Jane Nelson
1775–
Jane Proctor
1774–
George Hogg
1774–
Andrew Young
1792–1846
Susannah Thompson
1797–1867
Alexander Adamson
1792–1863
Jane Walker
1792–
Thomas Trotter
1774–1853
Elizabeth Vint
1784–1851
Richard Pearson
1796–1851
Ann
1796–1849

Richard Bruce's Descendants

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Richard (Thompson (Jack)) Bruce (5 Mar 1890–7 September 1943) m. Emma Grieves (7 Jan 1891–1984)
  1. 1. Priscilla (Grieves) Bruce 1911–1946
  2. 2. John (Robert Grieves) Bruce 1920–

Richard Bruce's Timeline

6 Records

1890
5 Mar 1890
Birth of Richard Thompson (Jack) Bruce in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
1891
1891
Age 1
Richard Thompson (Jack) Bruce resided here in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Silas, Byker, Northumberland, England
Newcastle upon Tyne, St Silas, Byker, Northumberland, England
1901
1901
Age 11
Richard Thompson (Jack) Bruce resided here in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
1911
January 1911
Age 21
Richard Thompson (Jack) Bruce was married in Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom
1943
7 September 1943
Age 53
Death of Richard Thompson (Jack) Bruce in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
1943
3 Dec 1943
Age 53
Richard Thompson (Jack) Bruce - Probate in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle Upon Tyne

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1890
    Event Place: Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: January 1911
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Newcastle upon Tyne, St Silas, Byker, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 4214; Folio: 11; Page: 18; GSU roll: 6099324

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1891
    Event Place: Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: RG12; Piece number: 4214; Folio: 11; Page: 18; Schedule: 100; HouseHoldID: 6082288; Record set: 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: RG13; Piece number: 4788; Folio: 109; Page: 19; Schedule: 100; HouseHoldID: 6451735; Record set: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1901
    Event Place: Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: RG13; Piece number: 4788; Folio: 109; Page: 19; Schedule: 100; HouseHoldID: 6451735; Record set: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1914-1920
    Record Source: Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards - Findmypast, Archive reference: WO3723; Record set: Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards; Subcategory: Medal rolls and honours; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: United Kingdom, Overseas Unknown

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 September 1943
    Event Place: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [2] England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 - Findmypast, Volume: 10B; Page: 232; Line number: 19; Record set: England & Wales deaths 1837-2007; Subcategory: Deaths & burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Metropolitan Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1943
    Event Place: Newcastle Upon Tyne
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
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