Project Description
JOHN WILLIAM VICKERSTAFF 1887–?
Brother of Archibald, Charles and Leonard Vickerstaff
Born 23rd September 1887, Radcliffe on Trent
Baptised 10th January 1889 at the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Radcliffe on Trent
Date of death unknown
Radcliffe on Trent School Register
He started school on 9.2.1891, when his home was on Bailey Lane, Radcliffe on Trent.
1891 Census
Age three, living on “Bealy Lane” (Bailey Lane), Radcliffe on Trent with his parents William, thirty-six, a baker, and Adelaide, thirty-one, a dressmaker, and siblings Sam (i.e. Archibald) ten and Kathleen, four.
1901 Census
Age thirteen living on Main Road, Radcliffe on Trent, with his siblings Sam (i.e. Archibald), Kathleen, Charles, six, and Leonard, four.
1911 Census
Age twenty-three boarding in the home of Mrs Kathleen Springfield at 6 Albert Street, Grantham, listed as a bricklayer, born in Radcliffe on Trent.
Military Service
We have been unable to find any record of John’s war service. There are five men with this name listed in the Medal Rolls Index Cards serving in different regiments; we have been unable to make a link.
Military Personnel Address on 1918 Electoral Register
Wharf Lane, Radcliffe on Trent
From the 1922 Register
Address: Victoria Road (Street), Radcliffe on Trent. Living with Jane Vickerstaff.
1939 Register
Not found
Reasons for inclusion on Radcliffe on Trent Roll of Honour
Born and lived in Radcliffe on Trent with parents and siblings.