Vernon Samuel Kirby (1894 - 1964)

Born 22 Jan 1894 in Crewe, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom

Died 1964 at about age 69 in Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

This profile is part of the Whitmore, Staffordshire One Place Study.

In the 1901 census Vernon (age 7) was the son of Sarah Elizabeth Kirby in Whitmore, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England.^[1]

In the 1911 census Vernon (age 17), Farm Labourer, was the single son of Sarah Elizabeth Kirby in Whitmore Station Nr Newcastle, Staffs, Whitmore, Staffordshire, England.^[2]

During World War 1 Vernon S Kirby served with the Seaforth Highlanders; Regiment Number: s/21668. He was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.^[3]

Vernon (age 29), son of Samuel Kirby, married Mabel Butters on 6 October 1923 in Chorlton-upon-Medlock, Manchester, England.^[4]

In the 1939 register Vernon (age 45), Plumber's Labourer, was recorded as married at 179 Lloyd St, Manchester, Lancashire, England.^[5]

Vernon's death (age 70) was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1964 in the Lichfield district.^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG13; Piece number: 2577; Folio: 29; Page: 3; Schedule: 17
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 6 November 2022)
   Vernon S Kirby (7) son in household of Sarah Elizabeth Kirby (34) in Whitmore in Newcastle under Lyme registration district in Staffordshire, England. Born in England.
2. ↑ 1911 Census: "1911 England Census"
   The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911; Registration District Number: 359; ED, institution, or vessel: 03; Piece: 16401
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 2352 #56299180 (accessed 6 November 2022)
   Veronon Samuel Kirby (17), single son, Farm Labourer, in household of Sarah Elizabeth Kirby (44) in Whitmore Station Nr Newcastle, Staffs, Whitmore, Staffordshire, England. Born in Crewe, Cheshire.
3. ↑ Military: "UK, World War I Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920"
   The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; War Office and Air Ministry: Service Medal and Award Rolls, First World War. WO329; Ref: 1647
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 5119 #436807 (accessed 6 November 2022)
   Name: Vernon S Kirby; Military Year: 1914-1920; Rank: Private; Company: WO 329; Regiment or Corps: Seaforth Highlanders; Regiment Number: s/21668; Medal Awarded: British War Medal and Victory Medal.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Manchester, England, Non-Conformist Marriages, 1758-1937"
   Greater Manchester County Record Office (With Manchester Archives); Manchester, England; Reference Number: GB124.GMCRO 2035/1e
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 9095 #108147 (accessed 6 November 2022)
   Vernon Samuel Kirby (29) marriage to Mabel Butters on 6 Oct 1923 in Chorlton-upon-Medlock, Manchester, England.
5. ↑ 1939 Register: "1939 England and Wales Register"
   The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/4463a; Line Number: 6; Schedule Number: 212; Sub Schedule Number: 4
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61596 #26457531 (accessed 6 November 2022)
   Vernon S Kirby (born 22 Jan 1894), married, Plumber's Labourer, at 179 Lloyd St, Manchester, Lancashire, England.
6. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007"
   General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 9b; Page: 208
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7579 #38801330 (accessed 6 November 2022)
   Vernon S Kirby death registered Oct-Nov-Dec 1964 in Lichfield (age 70).