Samuel David Caig (1897 - 1945)

Born 19 Aug 1897 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Violet Irene (Stephens) Hawkins — married 1931 in West Derby, Liverpool, Lancashire, England

Died 1945 at about age 47 in Liverpool North, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Samuel Caig was born in Lancashire, England.

Samuel was born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, on August 19, 1897. He was presented for Baptism by his parents, David, and Marion, on September 19, 1897, at Saint Peter Church in Liverpool. His father passed away prior to 1901. Samuel is listed as a "Boarder", along with his mother and sister. (It appears they are using middle names or aliases for some reason). By 1911, the family is on its own, and living in the Everton area of Liverpool.

Samuel was a Merchant Seaman during World War I. He was a crew member of the ship "Adriatic" in 1918, and is listed on a manifest dated September 1918 for a voyage between Liverpool, and New York. Samuel received the British War Medal for his service.

Samuel married Violet Irene Stephens in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, in 1931. The couple would have three children. Samuel passed away in 1945. His death was registered in Liverpool North.

Birth

• August 19, 1897, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
  • England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-1915: Vol. 8b page 621.

Baptism

• September 19, 1897, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Saint Peter Church.
  • England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975: FHL Film #93908 Reference ID p 196.
  • England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975: GS Film #1656572 Reference ID 196.

Residence

• 8 Morris Street, West Derby, Lancashire. Age 3. "Boarder", residing with mother and sister in the household of Edward Hughes and family.
  • England Census 1901.

• 15 Pindar Street, West Derby, Lancashire. Age 13, occupation, "Errand Boy" for Bread Shop. Residing with mother, and sister.
  • England Census 1911.

Merchant Marine

• Between 1914-1925.
  • UK, Campaign Medals Awarded to Merchant Seaman, 1914-1925: British War Medal.
  • NY Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1957: Ship "Adriatic", depart Liverpool, Lancashire, England, 18 September, 1918. Arrive New York, NY, United States, 30 September, 1918. Crew # 5025-I (age 21).

Marriage

• 1931, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
  • England & Wales, Marriage Index, 1916-2005: Vol. 8b page 701.

Death

• 1945, Liverpool North, Lancashire, England.
  • England & Wales, Death Index, 1916-2007: Vol. 8b page 432.

Sources

• "England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008," database, FamilySearch [(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2F7D-LGZ : 1 October 2014)], Samuel David Caig, 1897; from "England & Wales Births, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, West Derby, Lancashire, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.

• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch [(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JSV5-Q8T : 30 December 2014)], Samuel David Caig, 19 Sep 1897; citing , reference p 196; FHL microfilm 93,908.

• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch [(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NTVQ-MTY : 30 December 2014)], Samuel David Caig, 19 Sep 1897; citing Liverpool, Lancashire, England, reference 196; FHL microfilm 1,656,572.

• "England and Wales Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch [(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X9LM-MR2 : 29 August 2015)], David Caig in household of Edward Hughes, Everton, Lancashire, England; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing South Everton subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

• "England and Wales Census, 1911," database, FamilySearch [(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XWTJ-7YB : 20 January 2015)], Samuel David Caig, Everton, Everton Liverpool, Lancashire, England; from "1911 England and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

• Citation Information, New York Passenger and Crew Lists.
• Year: 1918; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 2601; Line: 7; Page Number: 223.
• NY Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1957 Free (Ancestry Image).

• "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch [(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV8Q-NZ8W : 8 October 2014)], Samuel D Caig and null, 1931; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1931, quarter 3, vol. 8B, p. 701, West Derby, Lancashire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

• "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch [(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVCM-JW3Y : 4 September 2014)], Samuel D Caig, 1945; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Liverpool North, Lancashire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.