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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

4. He is buried at Carnoy Military Cemetery, France. He was the second soldier from Sheffield to be executed. He is also remembered at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire. #shotatdawn #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

3. Private Ernest Harris was already under a suspended sentence of death for desertion when he deserted again. He was executed on 3rd February 1917 aged 20. #shotatdawn #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

2. In 1911 Ernest’s occupation was tool maker aged 14 and the family lived at 84 Sheldon Avenue Nether Edge, Sheffield, Yorkshire. He joined “C” Company, 10th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. Rank Private. Service No. 23992. #shotatdawn #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

1. Series of men who were executed for desertion in WWI: We remember Private Ernest Walter Jack Harris. Ernest Walter Jack Harris was born in 1897, Bourebrook, Worcestershire, England. He was the son of Edward Davenhill Harris and Lavinia Sewell of Sheffield. #shotatdawn #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Monday 12th October 10.00am - 1.45pm at Armthorpe Library. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familyhistor

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Janet Few @janetfew.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I would like to thank @devonfhs.bsky.social for doing me the honour of awarding me Honorary Life Membership. What a wonderful set of members and volunteers we have. Really looking forward to celebrating society's 50th birthday next weekend and meeting old friends and new.

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

2. David joined the Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) 1st Battalion. Rank Private. Regimental No. 4617792. On 26th April 1944 Private David Bentley was severely wounded during the Battle of Anzio, Italy and died of his wound aged 24. He is buried at Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio, Italy. #WW2

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Armthorpe War Memorial WW2: 1. David Bentley was born in 1918, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of David Bentley and Elsie May Stevens. In 1921 the family lived at 28 The Crescent, Woodlands, Doncaster. He married Rose Anne McGarry in 1942, Yeadon, Yorkshire. #armthorpewarmemorial #WW2

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Monday 5th October 10.00am - 12.00pm at Conisbrough Library. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

There was some expectation that she may recover but took a turn for the worse and sadly died on 4th April 1944 aged 24. She is buried at Edgerton Cemetery, Kirklees, West Yorkshire. #yorkshire #WW2 #ATS

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

2. Nellie joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS). Rank Private. Service No. W/260395. Private Nellie Stocks contracted tuberculosis and was admitted to the Bradley Wood Sanatorium. #WW2 #ATS #yorkshire

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

1. Women From Yorkshire WW2: Auxilliary Territorial Service. We remember Private Nellie Stocks: Nellie Stocks was born in 1920, Huddersfield, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of James Stocks and Hannah Eliza Lee. #WW2 #ATS #yorkshire

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

2. Allan joined the Gordon Highlanders 2nd Battalion. Rank Private. Service No. 14663783. Private Allan Goodland was Killed in action during the allied invasion of Normandy on 28th July 1944 aged 19. He is buried at Bayeux War Cemetery, France. #WW2

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

1. Conisbrough War Memorial WW2: We remember Private Allan Goodlad. Allan Goodlad was born in 1925, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of George W Goodland and Janet Towers of Conisbrough, Yorkshire. #WW2

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Wednesday 30th September 10.00am - 2.00pm at Sprotbrough Library. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

3. VAD Nurse Gladys Eleanor Runton is buried at Northern Cemetery, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire. #WW1 #VAD

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

2. Gladys joined the Voluntary Aid Detachment Nurse (VAD). Unit Q.A.I.M.N.S. Company WO 329. On 25th August 1916 Service VAD H.M.H.S “Warilda”. On 15th April 1917 she was in France and Belgium. Gladys died while on service of Influenza and Pneumonia on 17th October 1918 aged 29. #VAD #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

1. Women of the Empire: We remember Galdys Eleanor Runton. Gladys Eleanor Runton was born in 1888, Sculcoates, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Frederick Runton and Louisa Marion Storry. #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

4. Private Walter Coward died of his wounds on 9th August 1915, and is buried in Lijssenthoek, Military Cemetery. He was aged 35. #doncasterplantworkers #KOYLI #WW1 #doncaster

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

3. At the outbreak of WW1 Walter volunteered and joined the 5th Battalion Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry at the age of 34. Rank Private. Service Number 2708. He served in Ypres, Flanders, France. #WW1 #KOYLI

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

2. In 1911 they were living at 38 Wellington Street, Hyde Park, Doncaster, Yorkshire. They had no children of their own. His occupation was a labourer at the Great Northern Company, Doncaster Plant. #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

1. Doncaster Plant Workers with Military Links: Walter Coward was born in 1879, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of Thomas Coward and Mary Lyon. He married Edith (Edie) Toyne in 1908 Doncaster Registry Office. #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Tuesday 15th September 10.00am - 2.00pm at Doncaster Archives. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

3. She died of pneumonia while on active service on 25th February 1919 aged 49. She is buried at Burngreave Cemetery, Sheffield, Yorkshire. She is remembered on the Women of the Empire Memorial in York Minster. #womeoftheempire #VAD #yorkshire

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

2. Eliza joined the Voluntary Aid Detachment at the military hospital, Ripon from 16 October 1916, the 1st Southern General, Birmingham, from March 1917 and the 3rd Northern General Hospital, Sheffield from 10 October 1918. Service No. RTS/5067. Rank Head Cook. #womeofthempire #VAD

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

1. Women of the Empire: Voluntary Aid Detachment V.A.D. WW1 We remember Head Cook Eiza willis. Eliza Willis (nee Stacey) was born in 1869, Sheffield, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of William and Hannah Stacey. In 1895 Eliza married Edward Willis in Sheffield. They had three children. #VAD

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Monday 14th September 10.00am - 1.45pm at Armthorpe Library. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Monday 7th September 10.00am - 12.00pm at Conisbrough Library. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

3. Leading Airman Clifford Donald Airy was killed whilst flying on 14th April 1944 aged 20. He stalled and crashed off Katukurunda, Ceylon when dropping flares during a practice night anti-submarine attack. He is remembered on the Lee-on-Solent Memorial, Hamshire. #WW2

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

2. He joined the Royal Navy H.M.S Shah. Service No. Fx86811. Unit: 851 Squadron. Rank Leading Airman. Ship: Avenger 1. Occupation: Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. #WW2

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

1. Mexborough War Memorial: commemorating the men who served in WW2: We remember Leading Airman Clifford Donald Airy. Clifford Donald Airy was born in 1923, Doncaster. He was the son of Clifford and Laura Airy from Mexborough. #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

3. Private Frank Henry Hefford was killed on 14th May 1918, Arleux, France aged 34. He is buried at Cabaret-Rouge, Cemetery, France. #WW1 #doncasterplant

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

2. In 1911 Frank aged 27 still worked as a Coach Painter GNR. He was a boarder and lived at 8 Shotton Street, Doncaster. He enlisted in Doncaster and joined the Leicestershire Regiment 24th Battalion. Rank Private. Service No. 45609. #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

1. Men with Military Links that worked at the Doncaster Plant: Frank Henry Hefford was born in 1883, Northampton, Northamptonshire. He was the son of William Hefford and Lucey Wells. He started work at the Doncaster Plant on 19th January 1907 as a Coach Painter. #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

2. Violet joined the Women’s Auxiliary Corps (India). Rank Staff Sergeant. Service No. W/6971. Violet died while on active service on 17th March 1945, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India aged 21. She is buried at Madras War Cemetery. #WW2

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

1. Women at War WW2. We remember Violet Katharine Harriet Acheson. Violet Katharine Harriet “Kitty” Acheson was born on 30th August, 1924, India. She was the daughter of Sir James Glasgow Acheson and Lady Violet Catherine Field. #WW2

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Wednesday 26th August 10.00am - 2.00pm at Sprotbrough Library. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Our next Members Hybrid Meeting is on Wednesday 26th August 7.30pm-9.00pm at the Earl of Doncaster. Our speaker is Keith Lumley who is giving a talk on The Work of the Victoria Cross Trust. We have 7 holders of the VC in Doncaster. Registration is open via our website. #victoriacross

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The new Doncaster Ancestor is now out, free to all our members. Lots of interestig stories. #doncasterancestor

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Tuesday 18th August 10.00am - 2.00pm at Doncaster Archives . You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

5. Shop will take you to Genfair for information and to order. We hope we can help with your local research. Check out our website for more information about our Society and Membership benefits. #familyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

4. They are all available as downloads on Genfair.com; Look under suppliers, then Doncaster and District Family History Society, or look on our website: doncasterfhs.co.uk Publications give details of the information on each download and information on ordering by post. #genealogy

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

3. Transcribed trade directories The Plant and Carriage Works Register Schools Admission Registers The Poor and The Law. Canal Boat Register. #familyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

2. Our volunteers have transcribed Birth, Death and Marriage records from all the Parish Churches within the Doncaster Diocese. We also have several transcriptions from Parish Churches within Rotherham area. There are other documents that may help you to trace an Ancestor too. #familyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

1. SALES AT DONCASTER FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY If you are new to family history or have become stuck and unable to find information about an ancestor, then maybe our transcribed Parish records can help. #familyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Also we are looking for an Assistant Editor if anyone is interested please let our Editor know. Adding to that on the cmmittee we are looking for a Vice Chair and two committee members. If anyone is interested in the above please contact us via the website. Thank you. #ddfhs

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

5. There was a blue plaque erected in Spital Gardens in 2021

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

4. She was awarded the Silver War Badge posthumously, given to service personnel honourably discharged from military service due to wounds or sickness. Staff Nurse Anne Veronica Fletcher is buried at Spital Cemetery, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. #WW2

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

3. Transferred to Walton Sanatorium but later died on 14th March 1918 aged 27 at home in Spital Gardens. Described in her notes as a 'difficult' personality and did not get on with her colleagues and there is a suggestion she was a suffragette. #WW1

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