Ralph Joseph Proctor (1888 - 1967)

Born 1888 in Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Died 19 Apr 1967 at about age 79 in Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Ralph was born in 1888. He was the son of Frank Proctor and Kezia Longden. He married Emily Cooper (1887-1962). They had one known child. They lived in Derbyshire throughout their lives. It is here he passed away in 1967 and is buried at the White Knowle Methodist Chapel.

Ralph served during WWI in the Northumberland Fusiliers. He earned the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

Children:

Emily Cooper Proctor b. 1925 - d. 2018, age 93

From Find-a-Grave: "Memorial headstone in the burial ground of White Knowle Chapel Chinley Derbyshire to Ralph Joseph (Joe) Proctor born at Buxworth Hall Derbyshire farmed Hill Farm Dolly Lane Buxworth Derbyshire. Following retirement he passed away on 19 April 1967 age 78 years at Buxworth Hall Buxworth Derbyshire."

Sources

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200222428/ralph-joseph-proctor

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• 1901 England Census: Class: RG13; Piece: 3273; Folio: 23; Page: 16

• 1911 England Census: Class: RG14; Piece: 21255

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• 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: 701

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