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William Braithwaite

Birthplace Carlisle Place of Death Carlisle

Biography

Full name of worker at H.M. Factory Gretna (and any other names they are known by) : William Braithwaite
Gender: Male
Date and place of birth: 1881, Carlisle
Date and Place of Death: Q1 1937, Carlisle
Nationality: British
Childhood: 2nd of 5 children
Parents: John Braithwaite and Julia
Parents occupations: Clog Iron Maker
Schools / universities attended and years of attendance: N/K
Occupation: General labourer The Box Works
Place of residence at Gretna:N/K
Marital status: Married
Children: At least 2 , 1 survived
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William Braithwaite 1881-1937

William Braithwaite was born in Carlisle, Cumberland in 1881 to John and Julia
1891 – 1 ? Court, Crown Street, Carlisle. Father a clog iron maker. William the 2nd of 5 children
1901-87 Griffin Street, Workington. William the nephew of head of house. Working a scolliery labourer above ground
1904- married Mary Ann Cubby at Carlisle
1911- 20 Crown Street, Carlisle. 2 rooms. General labourer at The Box Works. Had 2 children, 1 survived.
WW1 – employed at Gretna
1921- William, Mary Annie, Isabella and 2 others are on this record Carlisle. Listed as an ex Gretna worker
Q1 1937 died in Carlisle aged 56

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