Sapper 262817 Richard Conley

BMD details:
Marriage in May 1906 to Matilda Cartledge. Reg Chorlton Manchester. Vol 8c page 1649

Family details:
Son of John & Sarah.

Census details:
1881 - 2 years old Richard is living at 7 Moorfield Lane, Widnes with parents John Connolly (26), Sarah Connolly (26) and brother Edward Connolly (3). 1891 - 12 years old schoolboy Richard is living at 23 Hanover Street, St Helens with parents John Connolley (37), Sarah Connolley (37) and three siblings: Edward E Connolley (13), Catherine Connolley (5), Thomas P Connolley (3). 1901 - 22 years old 'Bricklayer' Richard is living at 5 Hanover Street, St Helens with parents John Connolley (45), Sarah Connolley (46) and four siblings: Edward Connolley (23), Florence Connolley (20), Catherine Connolley (15), Thomas P Connolley (13). Staying at the address is John's nephew Benjamin Duckworth (23). 1911 - 30 years old 'Bricklayer' Richard Conley is living at 1, Clifford St, West Gorton with wife Matilda Conley (28) and two children Frank (3), Harry (1). Married 6 years. Also at the address is boarder William Cartledge (23)

Notes:
[b]Note:[/b] The name on the headstone is spelled as Connolly as does the census with various spellings. The name on St Helens deceased search shows Richard as Conley as does CWGC and his service records. Age taken from headstone. Enlistment 14/03/1917. Discharge 31/12/1917.

[pic]imgs/S1PWHYAOTV/262817ConleyR-1.jpg[/pic][caption]The headstone of Sapper Richard Conley at St Helens Cemetery (Photo courtesy of Jeff Keenan)[/caption]