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Elijah Thompson Hall

Birthplace Durham EnglandPlace of Death Carlisle Date of Birth: May 29, 1878 Date of Death: December 13, 1954

Biography

Full name of worker at H.M. Factory Gretna (and any other names they are known by) : Elijah Thompson Hall
Gender: Male
Date and place of birth: 29th May 1878, Murton, Durham
Date and Place of Death: 13th December 1954, 448 London Road , Carlisle
Nationality: British
Childhood: 4th child
Parents: Joseph and Margaret nee Thompson
Parents occupations: Coal miner / deputy overseer
Schools / universities attended and years of attendance:  N/K
Occupation: Clothing manager then auctioneer agriculture and furniture
Place of residence at Gretna: N/K
Marital status: Married
Children: At least 2
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Mini Biography

Elijah Thompson Hall 1878-1954

Elijah Thompson Hall was born on 29th May 1878 at Murton, Durham to Joseph and Margaret nee Thompson.

1881- living at 5 Model Street, Murton. Father a coal miner

1891-5 Model Street, Murton Colliery , Durham.  Father now a deputy overseer in mine

1901- there is no census evidence for Elijah . He subsequently named a house Durban so it is possible that he was in Durban during the Boer War.

Quarter 3 1906 married Maria Robinson in Carlisle

1910- son born

1911-109 Abington Ave, Northampton, Clothing manager .6 rooms 1 child

1912- daughter born

WW1 – employed at Gretna.

1921 – listed as an ex Gretna worker. Elijah T, Maria, Joseph and 1 other are on this record

1939- living at “ Durban”, St Cuthberts, Carlisle. Auctioneer: Agric and furniture

Died 13th December 1954 at 448 London Road, Carlisle

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