William Sydney Murland (1890 - 1967)

Born 29 Dec 1890 in Worthing, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Died 5 Jan 1967 at age 76 in Durban, Natal, South Africa

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Biography

William's birth was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1891 in the East Preston district.^[1]

In the 1891 census William (age 3 months) was the son of William Murland in Worthing, Heene, Sussex, England.^[2]

In the 1901 census William (age 10) was the boarder of Emma Partridge in Bournemouth, Hampshire, England.^[3]

William was in a military record on 22 March 1913. They were in the 10th Hussars.^[4]

William was in a military record. They were in the 10 Hrs.^[5]

Williams arrived on 28 December 1927^[6]

In the 1939 register William (age 48), Retired Army Officer, was recorded as single at 127. Piccadilly, City of Westminster, London, England.^[7]

William departed on 14 March 1953^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 17 July 2023)
   Murland, William Sydney (Mother's maiden name: Fitzgerald).
   GRO Reference: 1891 Jan-Feb-Mar in East Preston Volume 02B Page 355.
2. ↑ 1891 Census: "1891 England Census"
   The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 837; Folio: 100; Page: 54; GSU roll: 6095947
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6598 #10658839 (accessed 17 July 2023)
   William Murland (3/12) son in household of William Murland (35) in Worthing, Heene in East Preston registration district in Sussex, England. Born in Worthing, Sussex, England.
3. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England Census"
   Class: RG13; Piece: 1039; Folio: 106; Page: 2; ED, institution, or vessel: 05; Household schedule number: 6
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7814 #24832588 (accessed 17 July 2023)
   William Murland (10) boarder in household of Emma Partridge (52) in Bournemouth in Christchurch registration district in Hampshire, England. Born in Worthing, Sussex, England.
4. ↑ UK Officer service record 1913: "UK, Officer Service Records, 1764-1932"
   The National Archives; Kew, London, England; WO 76 - War Office: Records of Officers' Services; Reference: WO 76/544
   Ancestry Record 61807 #93988 (accessed 17 July 2023)
   Name: William Sydney Murland; Marital status: Single; Rank: Lieutenant; Birth Date: 29 Dec 1890; Birth Place: Worthing Sussex; Enlistment Date: 22 Mar 1913; Regiment: 10th Hussars; Father: W Murland.
5. ↑ Military British Army record 1922: "UK, British Army Records and Lists, 1882-1962"
   Original data: The Official Army List. The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey, England
   Ancestry Record 60721 #1469244 (accessed 17 July 2023)
   Name: William Sydney Murland; Rank: Captain; Military Year: Jul 1922; Regiment: 10 Hrs; Record Type: List.
6. ↑ Passenger List: "UK and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960"
   The National Archives in Washington, DC; London, England, UK; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and Successors: Inwards Passenger Lists; Class: Bt26; Piece: 850; Item: 75
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1518 #13628400 (accessed 17 July 2023)
   Name: Williams Sydney Murland; Arrival Age: 36; Birth Date: abt 1891; Port of Departure: Buenos Aires, Argentina; Arrival Date: 28 Dec 1927; Port of Arrival: London, England; Ports of Voyage: Santos; Ship Name: Arandora; Shipping Line: Blue Star Line Ltd; Official Number: 149837.
7. ↑ 1939 Register: "1939 England and Wales Register"
   The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/635f; Line Number: 2; Schedule Number: 4; Sub Schedule Number: 41
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61596 #9398208 (accessed 17 July 2023)
   William S Murland (born 29 Dec 1890), single, Retired Army Officer, at 127. Piccadilly, City of Westminster, London, England.
8. ↑ Passenger List: "UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960"
   The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; BT27 Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and Successors: Outwards Passenger Lists; Reference Number: Series BT27-
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2997 #139076230 (accessed 17 July 2023)
   Name: William Sydney Murland; Gender: Male; Departure Age: 62; Birth Date: abt 1891; Departure Date: 14 Mar 1953; Departure Port: England; Ship Name: Jagersfontein; Shipping Line: Holland Africa Line; Destination Port: Durban, South Africa; Master: J Disselkoen.