Lincolnshire

Private George William Ely

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Private. 1/5th Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment. Regimental number 5879 and 242149 Early life: George’s parents were Benjamin William Ely and Ellen Ely née Rutter Stones, who were married at Spilsby in Lincolnshire in the last quarter of 1892. George was born in the first quarter of 1892 at Toynton St. Peter and … Read more

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Private Joseph Thomas Robinson Midgley

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Private. Wellington Infantry Battalion. Service number 10/3379. Early life: Joseph was born in Sleaford, Lincolnshire on 29th January 1888, the son of Elizabeth Hannah Robinson. His mother married Joseph Midgley on December 23, 1891 and Joseph took the surname Midgley, but retained his mother’s maiden name. We are not sure if his stepfather actually adopted … Read more

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