Harry GILLOTT

1889–1970

Life Story Narrative

When Harry GILLOTT was born on 14 April 1889, his father, John, was 35 and his mother, Emma, was 39. He married Lavinia RUSLING on 12 February 1911. They had seven children in 16 years. He died on 15 April 1970 at the age of 81.

Life Story Family

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Children

Leslie GILLOTT

Harry GILLOTT

Spouse

Lavinia RUSLING

Parents

John Albert GILLOTT

Emma OXLEY

Life Story Map

Retirement Letter: 18 Apr 1956 • Sheffield, Yorkshire, England

Life Story Events

14 APR

1889
Birth

Harry GILLOTT was born on 14 April 1889 to Emma OXLEY, age 39, and John Albert GILLOTT, age 35.
14 APR 1889 • Little London Place, Norton, RSD, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
19 AUG

1889

AGE 0

Baptism

Harry Gillott Male Baptism year 1889 Baptism date 19 Aug 1889 Residence Norton-Lees, Derbyshire, England Place Norton Lees County Derbyshire Country England Father's first name(s) John Albert Father's last name Gillott Mother's first name(s) Emma

19 Aug 1889 • Norton-Lees, Derbyshire, England
1891

AGE 2
Residence

Age: 1; Relation to Head of House: Son
1891 • Little London Place, Norton, Derbyshire, England
JAN

1894

AGE 4

Birth of Brother

His brother Herbert was born in January 1894 when Harry was 4 years old.

Herbert Gillott

1894–1896

January 1894 • Norton, Derbyshire, England
OCT

1896

AGE 7

Death of Brother

His brother Herbert died in October 1896 when Harry was 7 years old.

Herbert Gillott

1894–1896

October 1896 • 75 Valley Road, Norton, Derbyshire, England
1901

AGE 12
Residence
1901 • 75 Valley Road, Norton, Derbyshire, England
12 FEB

1911

AGE 21
Marriage

Harry GILLOTT married Lavinia RUSLING on 12 February 1911 when he was 21 years old.
Lavinia RUSLING

1889–1973

12 FEB 1911 • St, Silas, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
2 APR

1911

AGE 21
Residence
02 Apr 1911 • 134 Cambridge Road, Heeley, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
1911

AGE 22

Occupation

Spring Knife Forger

1911
JAN

1912

AGE 22

Birth of Daughter

His daughter Lavinia was born in January 1912 in Ecclesall, Yorkshire.

Lavinia GILLOTT

1912–2010

BET JAN 1912 AND MAR 1912 • Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire West Riding, United Kingdom
7 FEB

1914

AGE 24

Birth of Daughter

His daughter Mary was born on 7 February 1914.

Mary GILLOTT

1914–2003

7 FEB 1914
24 DEC

1914

AGE 25
The Christmas Truce of 1914

Harry GILLOTT served during the Great War when the Christmas Truce took place in 1914 on the Western Front.
25 SEP

1915

AGE 26
The Battle of Loos

As a soldier fighting in the European Theatre in World War I, Harry GILLOTT was likely concerned when he heard the government approved the use of poison gas for the first time during the Battle of Loos in September 1915.
JUN

1916

AGE 27

Birth of Son

His son Harry was born in June 1916 in Ecclesall, Yorkshire.

Harry GILLOTT

1916–1940

Jun 1916 • Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire
MAR

1920

AGE 30

Birth of Daughter

His daughter Ada was born in March 1920 in Ecclesall, Yorkshire.

Ada GILLOTT

1920–1986

Mar 1920 • Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire West Riding
21 MAR

1922

AGE 32

Birth of Son

His son John (Jack) was born on 21 March 1922.

John (Jack) Gillott

1922–1988

21 Mar 1922 • Sheffield
21 OCT

1924

AGE 35

Death of Mother

His mother Emma passed away on 21 October 1924 at the age of 74.

Emma OXLEY

1850–1924

21 Oct 1924 • 75 Valley Road, Heeley, Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire West Riding, England
28 MAR

1926

AGE 36

Birth of Son

His son Leslie was born on 28 March 1926 in Sheffield, Yorkshire.

Leslie GILLOTT

1926–2001

28 MAR 1926 • 16 Carter Road, Heeley, Ecclesal Bierlow Sheffield, Yorkshire
15 FEB

1928

AGE 38

Death of Father

His father John Albert passed away on 15 February 1928 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, at the age of 74.

John Albert GILLOTT

1854–1928

15 Feb 1928 • 12 Herries Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire West Riding, England
OCT

1928

AGE 39

Birth of Daughter

His daughter Alice was born in October 1928.

Alice GILLOTT

1928–1936

BET OCT 1928 AND DEC 1928 • Sheffield
MAR

1936

AGE 46

Death of Daughter

His daughter Alice passed away in March 1936 at the age of 7.

Alice GILLOTT

1928–1936

MAR 1936 • 16 Carter Road, Sheffield
MAR

1939

AGE 49

Death of Brother

His brother Horace died in March 1939 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, when Harry was 49 years old.

Horace GILLOTT

1884–1939

Mar 1939 • Sheffield, Yorkshire West Riding, England
JUN

1939

AGE 50

Death of Brother

His brother Frank died in June 1939 when Harry was 50 years old.

Frank GILLOTT

1876–1939

Jun 1939 • 75 Valley Road Heeley Sheffield
1939

AGE 50
Residence
1939 • 16 Carter Road, Heeley, Ecclesal Bierlow Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
12 APR

1940

AGE 50

Death of Son

His son Harry passed away on 12 April 1940 in Norway at the age of 23.

Harry GILLOTT

1916–1940

12 Apr 1940 • Missing over Norway presumed dead
MAR

1948

AGE 58

Death of Sister

His sister Alice Mary died in March 1948 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, when Harry was 58 years old.

Alice Mary GILLOTT

1879–1948

Mar 1948 • Sheffield, Yorkshire West Riding, England
7 JUN

1954

AGE 65
Gillott Howson Wedding

Harry and Lavinia Gillott nee Rusling; groom, Leslie Gillott; bride Dorothy Howson' Harriet Howson nee Whitaker and husband, Joseph Henry Howson.
7 Jun 1954
7 JUN

1954

AGE 65
Gillott Harry snr (2)

Harry Gillott and Joseph Howson at Leslie Gillott & Dorothy Howson's wedding.
7 Jun 1954
18 APR

1956

AGE 67
Retirement Letter
18 Apr 1956 • Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
1957

AGE 68
Angela with Grandma & Granddad Gillott
1957
SEP

1960

AGE 71
Residence
1960s • Carter Road, Heeley, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
MAR

1962

AGE 72

Death of Brother

His brother Willis died in March 1962 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, when Harry was 72 years old.

Willis GILLOTT

1875–1962

Mar 1962 • 8 Molloy Place, Sheffield, Yorkshire West Riding, England
7 JUL

1964

AGE 75

Death of Brother

His brother John Albert died on 7 July 1964 when Harry was 75 years old.

John Albert GILLOTT

1880–1964

7 Jul 1964 • 113 Upper Valley Road, Sheffield
14 APR

1969

AGE 79
80th Birthday Party
14 Apr 1969 • 16 Carter Road, Heeley, Ecclesal Bierlow Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
15 APR

1970

AGE 80
Death

Harry GILLOTT died on 15 April 1970 when he was 81 years old.
15 APR 1970 • 16 Carter Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Burial
City Road Crematorium, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Religion

Church of England