Thomas Clow

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Birthplace Dumfries Date of Birth: March 17, 1879

Biography

Full name of worker at H.M. Factory Gretna (and any other names they are known by) : Thomas Clow
Gender: Male
Date and place of birth: 17th March , 1879, Hutton, Dumfries
Date and Place of Death:Not known possibly 1933
Nationality: Scottish
Disability : Yes- disability discharge from service due to conditions leading to premature aging.
Childhood: 2nd of 6
Parents: John and Janet nee Fox
Parents occupations: Shepherd
Schools / universities attended and years of attendance: N/K
Occupation: General labourer
Place of residence at Gretna:No known
Marital status: Married
Children: 1 step daughter 9 Ellen I Clark also in data base) plus at least 7 others
Travels: N/K
Awards/recognitions: N/K
Positions held: N/K
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Mini Biography
Thomas Clow 1879- 1933??
Thomas Clow was born on 17th March 1879 at Gileesbie, Hutton, Dumfries to John, a ploughman, and Janet nee Fox.
1881- Ladyward, Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire. Father a shepherd.
1891 Ladyward Farm, Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire, Scotland father a shepherd. Thomas is the 2nd of 6 children
1st June 1900, married Janet Clerk, domestic servant with illegitimate daughter Ellen Irving Clark ( also in data base) Son Thomas born December 1900. Living at 10 Brewery Cottages, Annan.
1915 short attestation. 7 children including twins on Thomas Clows Military record 1917
13/12/17 deemed no longer fit for service – Disability – “this man is prematurely old and is losing ground fast” Permanent disability 30% .Occupied at Gretna munitions factory as labourer from 13.12.17.
The date of death is unclear.