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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 2d

Hi all I am having to take some time out so I ill not be posting for a bit. 😞

Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 2d

Dates for diary December, Help Desk Days:
1st December Conisbrough Library 10.00am - 12.00 noon
8th December Armthorpe Library 10.00am - 1.45pm

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 2d

2. 26th November Members Meeting, How Doncaster became a City, Jim Carly

Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 2d

1. Dates for Diary November Help Desk Days & Members Meeting:
3rd November Conisbrough Library 10.00am - 12.00 noon
10th November Armthorpe Library 10.00am - 1.45pm
18th November Archives 10.00am -2.00pm
26th November Sprotbrough Library 10.00am -2.00pm

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 2d

Dates for Diary October Help Desk Day and Monthly Meeting:
!3th October Armthorpe Library 10.00 - 1.45pm
21st October Archives 10.00am 2.00pm
22nd October Sprotbrough Library 10.00am -2.00pm
29th October Members Meeting The Last Goodbyes, Ian Walker

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 3d

2. Volunteers from the society will be on hand to help and advise you. Please remember your library card. It is open to anyone and it is free so do come along and bring a friend. #genealogy #familyhistory

Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 3d

1. Our Next Help Desk Day is on Monday 13th October 10.00am - 1.45pm at Armthorpe Library. You will be able to access Find My Past and Ancestry websites for free plus the 1921 census for free. #familyhistory #genealogy

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 4d

2. Pamela became a Wren with the Women's Royal Naval Service, H.M.S. Nile. Service Number: 35289. She died at the 64th General Hospital in Alexandria from disease on 12th February 1944 aged 20. Her remains were buried at the Alexandria Hadra War Cemetery, Egypt. #WW2 #WRNS

Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 4d

1. Women Casualties of WW1 & WW2:
Women's Royal Navy Service. Pamela Frances Youngman was born in 1923, Weybridge, Surrey. She was the daughter of Francis Youngman and Gladys Juan Brinton. #WW2 #WRNS

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 5d

4. On 22nd February 1944 Jack was killed aged 28, during the fighting in Anzio, Italy. He is buried at Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio. #WW2 #denabywarmemorial

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 5d

3. Jack joined the Queen’s Royal Regiment (West Surrey), 2/6th Battalion. Rank Private. Reg. No. 14638569. #WW2 #denabywarmemorial

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 5d

2. In 1921 Jack lived with his family at 32 Doncaster Road, Denaby. In 1939 Jack was a Colliery Hewer and lived at 32 Doncaster Road. #WW2 #denabywarmemorial

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 5d

1. Denaby War Memorial and commemorating the men and women who fought in WW2:
Jack Kelley was born on 9th July 1914, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of Thomas Henry Kelley and Miriam Maud Wale. #WW2 #denabywarmemorial

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Family History Federation @federationfhs.bsky.social · 6d

Commonwealth grave headstones follow a set layout; a decision was taken at a very early stage that all of the fallen should be treated equally, whether they were officer or other ranks. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #DidYouKnow www.exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk/their-name-l...

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 6d

2. Janie joined the Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service. Rank Sister. Service No. 227162. She died on 8th July 1944 aged 32, Libya. She is buried at Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma, Libya. #WW2 #QAIMNS

Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 6d

1. Nurses who served in the Queen's Alexandria Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS):
Janie Beryl Wright was born in 1912,Tavistock, Devon. She was the daughter of William John Wright and Emma Collings. #WW2 #QAIMNS

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 7d

3. Regimental No. 41710. Rank Private. He was killed in action on 28th June 1918, France, aged 18. He is buried at Aval Wood Military Cemetery, France. #doncasterplantworks #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 7d

2. In 1911 He was living with his grandparents at 12 Kelham Street, Doncaster
Leslie joined the Doncaster Plant Works on 11th January 1913 as a Messenger. He then joined the East Yorkshire Regiment, 11th Battalion. #WW1 #doncasterplant

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 7d

1. Continuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military:
Leslie Cooper was born on 24th July 1899, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Cooper and Emily Jackson. #WW1 #doncasterplant

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 9d

3. British Army Staff Nurse Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service. She died on 22nd October 1918 aged 41 of illness. She is buried at Staglieno Cemetery Genoa, Italy. #WW1 #QAIMNS

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 9d

2. Hannah joined the Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS). She started as British Army Staff Nurse Civil Hospital Reserve General Hospital. British Army Acting Sister Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve. #WW1 #QAIMNS

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 9d

1. Nurses who served in the Queen's Alexandria Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS):
Hannah Elizabeth Wright was born in 1876, Newcastle upon Tyne. She was the daughter of John and Emma Wright. #WW1 #QAIMNS

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 11d

2. Volunteers from the society will be on hand to help and advise you. Please remember your library card. It is open to anyone and it is free so do come along and bring a friend. #genealogy #familyhistory

Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 11d

1. Our Next Help Desk Day is on Monday 6th October 10.00am - 12.00pm at Conisbrough Library. You will be able to access Find My Past and Ancestry websites for free plus the 1921 census for free. #familyhistory #genealogy

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 25d

2. Volunteers from the society will be on hand to help and advise you. Please remember your library card. It is open to anyone and it is free so do come along and bring a friend. #genealogy #familyhistory

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