Samuel Woodcock
assistant horse slaughterer
- Family History
- Military history
- Extra information
- Photographs
Samuel Woodcock was born in Worksop in 1892. He had one brother, George, 3 years his senior, born in Worksop in 1899. Their parents were John & Mary Woodcock and lived at 147 Eastgate for many years. George married in 1910 and by 1911 Samuel was living with his brother and wife at 92 Kilton Road, working as a colliery coal carter. In 1916,
Samuel married his cousin, Minnie Woodcock (born 24th November 1890) they were married in 1916 at Worksop.and in the same year had a daughter Phylis. born 29th October 1916 they livd at 147 East Gate, Worksop.
Commncing 8th July 1918 his widow was awarded a pension of 20 shillings and 5 pence a week she was living at Rufford village near Ollerton at this tie.
Private Samuel Woodcock enlisted at Worksop, he served with the 1/4th battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, he was killedin action on 26thOctober 1917. hving no known grave his name is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
Pte. Sam Woodcock Worksop Guardian 16 August 1918:-
After months of anxiety, the relatives of Pte. Samuel Woodcock, Northumberland Fusiliers, who was reported missing since October 26th, 1917, have received official information that it is presumed he was killed on that date or since. Pte. Woodcock. Who was married and has one child, lived at 147, East Gate, Worksop. He is the brother of Mr. G. Woodcock, horse slaughterer, and before enlisting, he assisted him in that business. Much sympathy is expressed with his wife who now resides with her relatives at Rufford, and other relatives.
CWG additional information:- Son of John Woodcock, of 147, Eastgate, Worksop, Notts; husband of Minnie Woodcock, of Clyde House, Southwell, Notts.
Research by Colin Dannatt
Samuel Woodcock
photo originally published in the Worksop Guardian and now in the Borough of Worksop Roll of Honour of the Great War 1914-1918 in Worksop Library.