Biography of William "Willie" Thompson 1894-1916
Around 1894 William "Willie" Thompson was born to Alfred Thompson (age 28) and Sarah m Thompson (age 36) at Hattersley, Cheshire.
31 Mar 1901. Census. Higher Fold Farm, New Mills.
Alfred Thompson (age 35). Head. 35. Farmer.
Sarah Thompson (age 43). Wife. 40.
Joe Thompson. Son. 9.
William Thompson (age 7). Son. 7.
Elizabeth Thompson. Daughter. 5. School.
02 Apr 1911. Census. Little Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
Alfred Thompson (age 45). Head. 45. Married 20 years. Farm Labourer.
Sarah Thompson (age 53). Wife. 53. Married 20 years.
Joe Thompson. Son. 19. Single. Paper Works Assistant.
William Thompson (age 17). Son. 17. Single. Paper Works Assistant.
Elizabeth Thompson. Daughter. 13. School.
On 01 Jul 1916 William "Willie" Thompson (age 22) was killed in action whilst serving with the 13th Battalion of the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment. Service Number 320506.
Hayfield War Memorial [Map]. Side 4:
Richardson Harold R,
Smith George
Thompson Willie
Towler Herbert
Wardle William
Waterhouse Fred. Second cousin of Charles Waterhouse ie same great-grandfather William Waterhouse.
Waterhouse Joe. Eldest brother of Charles Waterhouse above.
Waterhouse Willie, Wogan Edward, Woolley James S, Handford Joseph N.