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James widdowson
« on: Sunday 04 December 22 10:03 GMT (UK) »
I’m after some advice regarding the military service of my great grandfather James Widdowson. 

James was born in Loughborough circa 1890 or 1891 (there is another man same name born in Hathern  which is the nearby town and I can’t tell which birth date is my GGF)

  When he married Frances Davidson 24th April 1916 it stated his residence as Southsea.   Research has lead me to find Southsea Portsmouth was a Military training base.   I’ve tried countless times to find any military records for James any tips or ideas gratefully received

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Re: James widdowson
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 04 December 22 10:22 GMT (UK) »
What was his occupation on marriage and his father’s name?
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Re: James widdowson
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 04 December 22 10:44 GMT (UK) »
According to his marriage record his father was called William. He appears in the 1901 and 1911 Census in Loughborough with parents William and Sarah.
William Widdowson married Sarah Swann 10 July 1869 in Loughborough.
James Widdowson Jun 1891 Loughborough 7a 150 mmn Swann
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Re: James widdowson
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 04 December 22 10:45 GMT (UK) »
His fathers name was William Widdowson born 1842 and he was a basket maker.    James was an electrical winder

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Re: James widdowson
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 04 December 22 10:48 GMT (UK) »
Thank you yes that’s the information I have I didn’t have his mothers name on the birth entry that’s has confirmed his birth year many thanks

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Re: James widdowson
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 04 December 22 11:11 GMT (UK) »
Cant see anything Military for James either but others may have access to more info.

They appear to have only 1 Son 1924.

James died 1931
Deaths Jun qtr 1931
Widdowson  James  age 40    Loughbro'    7a   147

Frances is a widow 1939.
She remarried Dec 1945 Reg to William B DOW.

Sorry if you already know this.

Trish :)
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Re: James widdowson
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 04 December 22 12:49 GMT (UK) »
Thank you for checking for me I did already have this information.   I might have thought James had a reserved occupation although I’m not sure if this happened in WW1?    It’s just that his marriage certificate didn’t have his home address in Loughborough.    The mystery continues !

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Re: James widdowson
« Reply #7 on: Sunday 04 December 22 13:43 GMT (UK) »
His exact occupation at marriage was Armature Winder
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Re: James widdowson
« Reply #8 on: Sunday 04 December 22 14:47 GMT (UK) »
I'd considered "reserved occupation".
In January 1918 the age of exemption for certain categories was lowered eg

"Armature transformer or other electrical winder -  Prev age of exemption - 25  New age - 23"

Trying to confirm the age of exemption when the Military Service Act was introduced Jan 1916. 



 
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