Messers Greenings and Sons Roll Of Honour WW1
My main source of reference was all categories of Ancestry.co.uk; others I have listed below each soldier. In some cases, where more than one soldier share very similar details, it has been difficult to identify the specific man associated with Bewsey, in these cases I have included each set of potential details. Where I am uncertain I have put question mark.
The men appear on the list in the order in which they appear in the newspaper. The information may help in tracing your family during a time of great conflict I hope the information is correct and if you are reading it and have any information which will help I would like to hear from you. I would like to thank the staff of Warrington Library and Museum for their patience and help with my research.
– Barbara Goerner, Bewsey Local History Group 2021
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Messers Greenings and Sons Roll Of Honour
This memorial is now lost but a description of it records that it was “surmounted by the Borough Arms is in gold lettering on a background of glass, enclosed in a mahogany frame”
These men responded to the call of duty
To defend the rights and liberties of nations
In the European War
1914-1918
John Al(l)cock
Born in Warrington 9th January 1878 to Robert and Mary Jane Alcock
1878 5 Buckley Ct
1881 census 40 Turner St
1911 census 17 Clara St, occupation Wire Drawer
1939-1948 29 Selby St, occupation Heavy ? Locker Drawer Steel Tools
Wife Sarah Jane nee Parker married 1st July 1899 in Warrington
Lied about his age on enlistment said he was 32 years old
Regiment 10th Bn. Kings Royal Rifles Rifleman No.R/3148
Died 24th August 1948 in Warrington Hospital
References
GU 10.4.1918
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Ancestry Army Records
S J Allen ?Samuel John Allen
References
GU 10.4.1918
John Appleton
Born in Warrington 15th July 1896 to Joseph and Jane Appleton
1911 census 12 Dudley St, occupation Leather Belt Maker, Leather Works
1939 Register 90 Knutsford Rd, occupation Butchers Shop Assistant
Pre enlistment occupation 1) Butcher 2) Worked for Greenings & Sons
Wife Lily nee Barlow married 3rd Quarter 1926 in Warrington
Regiment Army Service Corps Driver No.T/1st/1636 & Royal Field Artillery
References
GU 18thAugust 1917 & 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
William James Asnip
Born in Warrington 30th July 1873 to James and Elizabeth Asnip
1901 census 22 Thewlis St, occupation Wire Drawer
1939 Register 74 Longford St, occupation Labourer Fustian Cutting
Regiment Shropshire Light Infantry Private No.14759 & Labour Corps No.377217
References
GU 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
Frederick Backler
Born in Walsall 2nd Quarter 1900 to William and Maria Backler
1901 census 13 Naill St
1911 census 47 Pierpoint St
Enlisted 17th May 1915 under age
Regiment 3/4th Bn. South Lancashire Private No.3730
References
GU 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
Harry Barton Bell
Born in Warrington 3rd Quarter 1897 to William H. and Mary Ellen Bell
1896-1911 38 Bewsey St, occupation Clerk in Soap Works
1939 Register 49 Lawton Moor St, Manchester, occupation Shop Assistant, Motor Driver. Ambulance Trained Orderly, (St Johns Ambulance Brigade)
Pre enlistment occupation Greenings & Sons
Wife Adelaide nee Baylam married 1st Quarter 1927 in South Manchester
“Harold Barton Bell” on Medal Records
Regiment 8th Bn. South Lancashire Regiment Lance Corporal No.3126
References
EX 9.2.1918
GU 10.4.1918
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Ancestry Army Records
Douglas Alexander Burgess?
Born in Warrington 2nd Quarter 1895 to George and Jane Burgess
1911 census 1 Lord Nelson St, occupation Grocers Assistant
Wife Mary Ellen nee Tickle married 5th November 1917 in Warrington
Regiment ?1/4th Bn. South Lancashire Private No`s 2023 & 200450
References
GU 10.4.1918
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Ancestry Army Records
(H J) James Henry Burgess*?
Born in Widnes c 1874 to Robert and Elizabeth Burgess
1881 census 63 Wellington St, Warrington
1901 census 58 Wellington St
1911 census 30 Harbord St, occupation Wire Weaver, Greenings
Regiment 14th Bn. South Lancashire Private No.265340
Drowned on Bathing Parade 5th July 1917 Norfolk
Cemetery Holly Brook Memorial Southampton
References
GU 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
Thomas (F) Carlisle?
Born in Warrington 4th Quarter 1867 to William and Sarah Carlisle
1871 census 12 Factory Yd
1911 census 20 Heaton St, General Labourer Cleansing Dept
Wife Margaret nee Garbin married 19th January 1897 Coatbridge
Regiment South Lancashire Regiment Private No.2836 20th August 1889 to 28th September 1906
Regiment South Lancashire Regiment Private No. 23154 & 3rd Bn. Labour Corps No. 104020 & 7th& 15th Rifle Brigade
References
EX 14.12.1918
GU 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
Frederick Clare?
Born in Warrington 19th March 1901 to James and Frances Clare
1911 census 41 Dalton Bank, Father`s occupation Labourer, Wire Manufacturing
1939-1978 11 Princess St, occupation Wire Drawer. Heavy Worker
Wife Flora Mabel nee Massey married 15th October 1927 in Warrington
Died 4th July 1978 in Warrington
References
GU 10.4.1918
Bezley Dickinson
Born in Warrington 13th September 1898 to Frederick and Emily Dickinson
1898 17 Forshaw St
1911 census 31 Catherine St, Father`s occupation Wire Weaver
1939 Register 142 Hume St, occupation Newsagent & Grocery. ARP Services
1977 7 Buchanan Rd, Wallasey
Regiment Royal Navy Able Seaman No.J83201. Ships Victory Hula (Medway), Victory X (Medway), & ? Maloja
Died 15th March 1977 in Birkenhead
References
GU 10.4.1918
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Ancestry Army Records
Thomas Dolphin?
Born in Warrington 26th January1896 to Thomas and Alice Dolphin
1911 census 19 Stamford St, occupation Wire Trade, Wire Works
1939 Register 2 Plinston St, occupation Hide Cutting Machinist, Tannery
Wife Margaret nee Malpass married 3rd Quarter 1921 in Warrington
Regiment Lancashire Fusiliers (62 days) South Lancashire Regiment Private No. 25206 & 2nd Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment Private No.23051
References
GU 10.4.1918
St Ann` s Parish Almanack September 1916
Ancestry Army Records
Harold (Ralph) Done?
Born in Newport Shropshire 28th December 1899 to Ralph and Leonora Done
1911 census 62 Elaine St
1939-1966 245 Chester Rd, occupation Accounts Clerk. Special Constable
1966 245 Chester Rd
Wife Evelyn nee Cawley married 3rd Quarter 1926 Prescot
Died 27th August 1966 in Warrington Infirmary
Regiment Royal Air Force No.117871
References
Father`s Army Records
GU 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
Arthur Gardner/Gardiner
Born Folly Lane, Warrington Baptised 27th February 1890 to Francis and Mary Ann Gardiner
1890 51 Folly Ln
1911-1929 125 Bewsey Rd, Manufacturing Clerk, Wire
Wife Marguerite Cleaves nee Lloyd married 5th September 1929 in Warrington
References
GU 10.4.1918
Albert Gartland*
Born in Warrington 14th January 1897 to John and Sarah Gartland
1901 census 56 Haydock St
1911 census 28 John St, occupation Office Boy in Wire Works
Regiment 2nd Bn. South Lancashire Regiment Lance Corporal No.22364
Killed in Action 21st October 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Pier & Panal 7A & 7B
References
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 Roll of Honour
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
EX 18.11.1916
GU 15.11.1916 & 18.11.16 & 10.4.1918 & [26.10.1919
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Ancestry Army Records
Thomas (William) Gibbons*
Born in Brierley Hill Staffordshire c1875 possibly to Emanuel and Ann Gibbons
1904 58 Pierpoint St, occupation Labourer
1911 census 68 Catherine St, occupation Labourer Greenings
1917 30 Pierpoint St
Wife Sarah Jane nee Richards married 30th October 1904 in Warrington
Educated Heathside School
Attended St Pauls Church
Regiment 8th Bn. North Staffordshire (Prince of Wales`s) Acting Sergeant No.6194
Killed in action 19th November 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Grandcourt Road, Cemetery Grandcourt Grave Ref. C9
References
Fulwood Barracks St Pauls Church – All Saints Mission Roll of Honour
St Pauls Memorial
Heathside School Memorial
EX 6.1.1917 & 1.9.1917 & 12th November 1921 & [1.9.1917 & 17.11.1917 BMD
GU 1.9.1917 (Photo) & 10.4.1819 & [17.11.1917 BMD
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Thomas Gibson
References
GU 10.4.1918
James Gleave?
Born in Warrington 29th November 1870 to William and Mary Gleave
1881 census 29 Greenall St
1911 census 8 Morris Court, St Elphins Parish, occupation Labourer in Wire Works
1939 Register 7 Greenall St. occupation Wire Works Labourer Retired
Wife Mary nee Cullerton married 16th May 1891
Regiment 3/4th Bn South Lancashire Regiment Private No 20192 & 3rd South Lancashire No.204867 & 332 Bn. Royal Defence Corps No. 15761
References
GU 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
W A Gleave -William Gleave?
Born in Warrington 22nd April 1892 to William and Ellen Gleave
1911 census 4 Matthew St, occupation Wire Worker
1916 39 Bostock Rd
Wife Jane nee Whittaker married 2nd Quarter 1914 in Warrington
Regiment 4th Bn. South Lancashire Regiment Private No.1325
References
GU 23.6.1915 & 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
Thomas Graham?
Born in Warrington 3rd April 1886 to Thomas and Margaret Graham
1891 census 10 Haydock St
1911 census 29 Tilly St, occupation Wire Worker, Wire Works
Wife Winifred nee Sreawn married 9th May 1909 in Warrington
References
GU 10.4.1918
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
William Hayes*?
Born in Warrington 1st Quarter 1894 to John H and Sarah Hayes
1901 census 12 Houses, Howley
1911 census Poulton, occupation Labourer
Regiment 6th Bn. South Lancashire Regiment Private No.18561
Died of Disease 25th May 1816 Asiatic Theatres
Cemetery Amara War Cemetery Ref. XVll.H.17
References
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
GU 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
A Hill jnr
References
GU 10.4.1918
H Howard
References
GU 10.4.1918
S Jones
References
GU 10.4.1918
S Knight
References
GU 10.4.1918
James Hindmarsh Longworth
Born in Warrington 19th June 1888 to James Wallace and Jane Longworth
1911 census 51 Orford La, occupation Wire Weaver
1915 68c Algernon St
1919-1948 61 Hardy St, occupation Wire Cloth Weaver, Retired
Wife Martha Alice nee Daniels married 3rd Quarter 1912 in Warrington
Regiment 4th Bn. South Lancashire Regiment Private No.265407
Died 17th January 1948 in Warrington Hospital
GU 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
Percy Lonnon
Born in Warrington 27th February 1887 to William and Sarah Lonnon
1887 Orford Barracks
1911 census 179 Wellfield St, occupation Wire Worker
1939-1976 17 Birtles Rd, occupation Civilian Cook
Regiment Royal Army Medical Corps Private No.31014
Died 21st September 1976 Orford
References
GU 10.4.1918
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Ancestry Army Records
John George Marsh?
Born in in Makerfield, Wigan 29th October 1894 to George and Rhoda Hanna Marsh
1911 census 164 Evelyn St, occupation Iron Worker, Puddler, Sankey Bridges
References
GU 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
Frederick Charles Massey
Born in Warrington 16th December 1891 to Charles Henry and Eleanor Massey
1911 census 46 Thewlis St, occupation Clerk in Wire Manufacturing
1939 Register 260 Lovely Ln, occupation Buyer Engineering Works
Regiment Coy Palatine Royal Horse Artillery & Royal Field Artillery Corporal No. L/18757
Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal
References
EX 27.7.1918 (Dark Photo)
GU 10.4.1918 27.7.1918
Ancestry Army Records
James Milner?
Born in Warrington 12th August 1897 to Richard and Catherine Milner
1911 census 335 Winwick Rd, occupation Labourer in Wire Works
1939 Register 42 Penketh Rd, occupation Cashier Cabinet Making
Regiment 1/4th Bn. South Lancashire Regiment Private No.1549 & 200186
References
Buckley St Church Memorial
EX 22.4.1916 & 21.6.1919
GU 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
- Oultram Joseph Oultram
Born in Widnes 3rd Quarter 1885 to Thomas and Ellen Oultram (Step Father John Forster)
1891 census near Bates Bridge, Runcorn
1901 census Victoria Crescent, Winwick St, occupation Plasterers Apprentice
1911 census 13 O`Leary St, occupation Plasterer
Wife Elizabeth married 3rd Quarter 1908 in Warrington
References
GU 10.4.1918
Buckley St Church Magazine March 1916 & July 1916
Greenings ROH
Joseph Stansfield Payton
Born in Warrington 2nd Quarter 1893 to Joseph and Hannah Payton (Step Mother Mary Jane)
Died 10th May 1957, 5 Gladstone St
1911 census 16 Ellis Street. Known as Stanley, occupation Wire Drawer
Regiment :- Army Service Corps Driver No. T4/253084
References:-
GU 10.4.1918
Greenings Roll of Honour
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Horace Payton Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Born in Warrington 6th November 1894 to Joseph and Hannah Payton (Step Mother Mary Jane)
1894 54 Pierpoint St
1895 57 Hoyle St
1911 census 16 Ellis St, occupation Clerk Wire Works
1939 Register 268 Knutsford Road, occupation School Attendance Officer
Wife Minnie nee Warburton married 3rd Quarter 1915 in West Ashford, Kent
Died 4th April 1956, 268 Knutsford Road Warrington
References
EX 20.1.1917
GU 24.1.1917 & 10.4.1918
Greenings Memorial
Wesleyan Church Records June Quarter 1915
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
George Henry Payton?
Born in Warrington 24th May 1891 to Joseph and Hannah Payton (Step Mother Mary Jane)
1891 57 Pierpoint St
1901-1923 16 Ellis St, occupation Wire Drawer
1939 13 Pierpoint St, occupation Off Licence Holder & General Stores ARP Warden
Wife Elizabeth nee Dean married 1st September 1923 in Warrington
Regiment ? Royal Field Artillery Corporal No.92154
References
GU 10.4.1918
OR
George Henry Payton?
Born in Warrington 2nd Quarter 1872 to George Henry and Elizabeth Payton
1881 census 47 Price St
1911 census 2 Gandys Ter, occupation Forge Labourer
Wife Gertrude nee Shaw married 13th April 1895 in Warrington
Regiment 3/4th Bn. South Lancashire Regiment Private No.20234 & Royal Defence Corps 15797
References
GU 10.4.1918
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Ancestry Army Records
Joseph Stansfield Payton
Born in Warrington 10th April 1893 to Joseph and Hannah Payton (Step Mother Mary Jane)
1893 66 Hoyle St
1911 census 16 Ellis Street, known as Stanley, occupation Wire Drawer
1939 Register 5 Gladstone Street, occupation Builders Labourer, Wire Drawer
Wife 1) Ethel nee Lightfoot married 27th September 1919 in Warrington
Wife 2) Agnes McCormack married2nd Quarter 1927 in Warrington
Regiment Army Service Corps Driver No.T4/253084
Died 10th May 1957, 5 Gladstone Street
References
GU 10.4.1918
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Harold Plinston
Born in Warrington 5th July 1893 to William and Sarah Ann Plinston
55 Forshaw St
1911 census 140 Orford Ln, occupation Wire Weaver
Regiments ? 17th Bn. Kings Liverpool Regiment Acting Sergeant No.32764 & South Lancashire Regiment No.45354
References
GU 28.10.1916 & 10.4.1918
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Ancestry Army Records
J Robinson
References
GU 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
R C Rowan*
References
Warrington War Memorial
GU 10.4.1918
Frederick Rowlinson?
Born in Warrington 19th June 1885 to Thomas and Mary Rowlinson
1891 census 24 Crossley St
1911 census 46 Church St, occupation Wire Worker
1914 119 Wellington St.
Wife Annie nee Watson, married 19th June 1910
Regiment 4th Bn. South Lancashire Regiment Private No.2138
References
GU 10.4.1918
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Ancestry Army Records
OR
Fred Rowlinson?
Born in Warrington 7th February 1888 to James and Jane Rowlinson
1888-1891census 15 Lord Nelson St
1911census 2 Lord Nelson St, occupation Wire Works Labourer
1939 Register 47 Bewsey St, occupation Steeple Jack
References
GU 10.4.1918
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Frank Roylance?
Born in Warrington 18th December 1898 to William Henry and Mary Jane Roylance
1898 38 Hoyle St
1911 census 17 Hoyle St
1939 Register 294 Lovely Ln, occupation Head Wages Clerk, Wire Works
Wife Elizabeth nee Stringer married 7th July 1924
References
GU 10.4.1918
Familysearch.org
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Charles Henry James Saunders
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa 27th December 1895 to Charles Edward and Elizabeth Saunders
1897 81 Lovely Ln
1911 census 2 Robert Street, occupation Apprentice Engineer
1939 Register 1 Lionel St, St Helens, occupation Sheeter & Plater Constructional Engineering
Wife Elizabeth (Eliza) nee Forber married 2nd Quarter 1919 in Prescot
Regiment 518th Company Royal Army Service Corps, Mechanical Transport, Driver No.968 & M/293090 & Royal Army Service Corps Driver No.T4/252866
References
GU 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
Frank Stokes*
Born in Warrington 7th April 1894 to Thomas and Rachel Stokes
1894 92 Hoyle St
1911 census 3 Edwards St, occupation Labourer, Whitecross
1915 20 Refuge Sq. Pre enlistment occupation Worked Greenings
Wife Agnes nee Reynolds married 20th April 1913 in Warrington
Educated Heathside School
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales South Lancashire Private No.1348
Killed in Action 17th May 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Dickenbusch New Military Cemetery Ref. E.36
References:-
Fulwood Barracks St Pauls Church – All Saints Mission Roll of Honour
Greenings Memorial
Heathside School Memorial
Heathside School Admission Register
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
EX 5.6.1915, 16th May & 9.12.1916 & 12.11.1921
GU 2.6.1915 & 22.6.1915 & [17.5.1919 BMD
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
Lancashire Parish Clerk Project
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
J Taylor – James Taylor?
Born in Warrington c1880
1914 31 Dickson St, occupation Electric Plater (Wire)
Wife Elizabeth
Regiment Kings Liverpool Regiment Private No.K20605
References
GU 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
William Arthur Warburton?
Born in Warrington 27th November 1899 to John and Fanny Warburton
1899 26 Thewlis St
1911 census 24 Bramhall St
1939-198567 Liverpool Rd, occupation Engineers Store Keeper
Wife Margaret E nee Barnes married 3rd Quarter 1930 in Warrington
Regiment Royal Navy (?AM2.5) No.F52128 HMS President ll
Died 25th January 1985 in Great Sankey
References
GU10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
John Waywell
Born in Warrington Baptized 21st April 1887 to Thomas and Ellen Waywell
1887 25 Wakefield St
1911 census 88 Folly Ln, occupation Mechanic in Wire Works
1919 88 Folly ln, occupation Mechanic
1939 Register 107 Toronto Rd, Bristol, occupation Universal Grinder
Wife Mable nee Banks married 9th August 1919 in Warrington
Regiment Army Service Corps Private No.M2/045785
References
St Paul`s Church Rolls of Honour
EX 16.9.1916
GU 16.9.1916 & 10.4.1918
Lancashire Parish Clerk Project
Ancestry Army Records
Edwin Weir?
Born in Warrington 5th October 1884 to Lawrence and Mary Weir (Stepmother Annie)
1901 census 22 Arthur St
1911 census 52 Allen St, occupation Assistant Overlooker, Wire Weaving
1962 8 Brook Dr. Great Sankey
Wife Lily Mabel nee Allman
Regiment ? Royal Army Medical Corps
References
EX 11.12.1915 (Wedding Photo)
GU 10.4.1918 & [28.9.1962 Obituary
James Welsby
Born in Warrington 25th February 1893 to James and Margaret Welsby
1911 census 15 Longford St, occupation Drilling Dies Out, Perforating Works
1939 Register occupation Perforating & Wedge Metal Die Maker
Pre enlistment occupation Worked for Greenings
Regiment 74th Bn. Royal Field Artillery Lance Bombardier No.4522
Attended Bewsey Rd Wesleyan Church
Brother Harry serving in the South Lancashire Regiment
References
Wesleyan Methodist Church Records June 1915
EX 11.5.1918 (Dark Photo)
GU 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
F Winstanley
References
GU 10.4.1918
Ancestry Army Records
Clifford Worrall?
Born in Warrington 27th April 1899 to James and Sarah Ann Worrall
1899 2 Pitt St.
1911 census 31 Hoyle St
1939-1961 57 New Rd, occupation Foreman Aluminium Rolling Mill
Wife Martha nee Owen married 1st Quarter 1927
Served in Egypt
Died 5th August 1961, 57 New Road, Latchford
References:-
GU 10.4.1918 & 11.8.1961 (Photo) Obituary
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Ancestry Army Records
Thomas Crawshaw?
Born in Warrington 3rd November 1898 to Albert Edward and Ann Jane Crawshaw
1901-1911 censuses 166 Longford St
1939 Register 6 Newcombe Ave, occupation Centre Lathe Turner
Wife Catherine nee Hares married 3rd Quarter 1923 in Warrington
References
GU 10.4.1918
E Kearney
References
GU 10.4.1918