William George STIMPSON (1888-1917)
Events
| Born | 1888 | Barton Abingdon Berks UK |
| Baptised | ??? | ??? |
| Married | 12-Sep-1915 | Elizabeth Emma BOULTON at St Helens Church Abingdon |
| Died | 1-Feb-1917 | Contay Somme France |
| Gravestone | 1917 | Contay Somme France |
Parents
| Father | Thomas STIMPSON (1864-1943) |
| Mother | Annie Maria KING (1860-1945) |
Children
Life History
William George STIMPSON was born at Barton Abingdon Berks in 1888 being the first son of Thomas STIMPSON and Annie. In 1891, when William was aged 3, he was living with his parents at Culham, and by 1901 he was at Standlake with his parents and working as a Farm Servant. By 1911 William had joined the military services and was in the Royal Horse Artillary (see photo). William married Elizabeth Emma BOULTON on 12-Sep-1915 at St Helens church Abingdon. William fought in WWI where he held the rank of Gunner in the Royal Field Artillery 2nd Div. Ammunition Col. Abingdon. He was killed on 1-Feb-1917 in Somme France. A gravestone exists at Contay CWGC Cemetery The Somme France. His name is also listed on both the tablet, and the roll of honour in Appleford church. William's widow Elizabeth later re-married Charles WOODBRIDGE in 1921.
This is believed to be a photo of William George STIMPSON in his RHA uniform. c.1911
Ogden's Cigarette card showing the uniform of the Royal Horse Artillery 1909.
Gravestone at Contay CWGC Cemetery France.
William's medal card from the Army Medal Office (AMO) 33rd Brigade Royal Field Artillary.
The medals that William would have earned.
Roll of honour inside St Peter & St Paul Church Appleford Oxfordshire.
War memorial tablet inside St Peter & St Paul Church Appleford Oxfordshire.
Census
| 1891 Census Culham Schedule 52 House 53 (Close to the lock house?) | ||||
| Thomas STIMPSON | Head | 26 | Agricultural Lab | Berks Drayton |
| Annie M STIMPSON | Wife | 28 | Berks Abingdon | |
| William G STIMPSON | son | 3 | Berks Barton Abingdon | |
| Alfred T STIMPSON | Son | 6 months | Oxon Culham | |
| 1901 Census Standlake Blacksmiths Forge Brittenden | ||||
| Thomas STIMPSON | Head | 36 | Carter on farm | Berks Drayton |
| Annie M STIMPSON | Wife | 37 | Berks Abingdon | |
| William G STIMPSON | son | 13 | Farm servant | Berks Abingdon |
| Alfred T STIMPSON | Son | 10 | Oxon Culham | |
| Charlie STIMPSON | Son | 5 | Berks Abingdon | |
| Annie V STIMPSON | Daug | 3 | Berks Abingdon | |
| Beatrice M STIMPSON | Daug | 1 | Berks Draycott | |
| 1911 Census ltd Amesbury Wiltshire - Military | ||||
| William George STIMPSON | 21 | Abingdon | ||
BMD Certificates
| Birth Certificate Abingdon 2c270 Q2 1888 | |||||||
| Marriage entry St Helens Church register | |||||||
| 12-Sep-1915 | William George STIMPSON | bach | 27 | Gunner RFA | Abingdon | Thomas STIMPSON | Labourer |
| Elizabeth Emma BOULTON | spin | 22 | Domestic Servant | Abingdon | James BOULTON | (ob:) Sailors License | |
| Witnesses: Annie Victoria STIMPSON & Thomas STIMPSON (X) | |||||||
| Death Certificate | |||||||
| Soldiers died in the great war. 1914-1919 (HMSO 1921) | |
| Name | William George Stimpson |
| Birthplace | Abingdon Berks |
| Death date | 1-Feb-1917 |
| Rank | Gunner |
| Regiment | Royal Horse and Royal Field Artillery |
| Number | 63549 |
| Type of casualty | Died of wounds |
The information on these pages was compiled by Peter Stimpson from sources available at the time of research. If any errors or additional information is known then please drop me an e-mail.
Last updated Jun-2011