The Fallen

James E Daniels 1876 – 1919

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Royal Engineers Regimental Badge
Royal Engineers Regimental Badge
James Esplie Daniels photograph Buxton Advertiser/Keith Taylor
James Esplie Daniels photograph Buxton Advertiser/Keith Taylor

James's Grave at St Peters 2014

James Grave at St Peters Church, Fairfield.

Father of Andrew King Daniels also deceased during the war.
Born: 1876 Chorlton-cum-Medlock, James was the son of William & Emily Daniels. Williams father was a Coach Proprietor. James was the eldest of 6 children.

1891 Census: James was living at 14 Grove Street, Manchester his occupation was an Apprentice Decorative Artist.

1897: Andrew married Ada Lloyd
1901 Census: The couple were living at 8 Rushton Street Didsbury, They had 2 boy’s James Esplie Jnr aged 3yrs & Andrew King aged 1yr.
1911 Census: The family had moved to Buxton and were living at 56 Kings Road Fairfield. James Esplie Jnr aged 13yrs, Andrew King 11yrs, Maria Constance aged 8yrs & Marcus Lloyd aged 3yrs.

1911 Census
1911 Census

Occupation: House Decorator & Paper Hanger.

56 Kings Road (2014) the home James left to go to War
56 Kings Road (Stenson 2014) the home Andrew & his son James left to go to War
Memorial Plaque in the former Conservative Club ( now Sports & Social Club) Fairfield
Memorial Plaque in the former Conservative Club ( now Sports & Social Club) Fairfield

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