George Throne
In 1911 he was a dyer's labourer.
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George Thorne (junior) was born in 1895 he was the son of George and Throne (senior) a carriage straightener Rebecca Throne née Trivett and the brother of Sarah Lizzie, Frederick, Alice Beatrice, Ada Ellen, Hilda Rebecca, Edith Annie, Doris Evelyn and Harry Throne. 9 Bateman Street Hyson Green Nottingham.
His father George Throne (senior) was born in 1862 at Birmingham, his mother Rebecca Trivett was born in 1864 at East Leake, Nottinghamshire, they were married in 1883 teir marriage was recorded in the Loughborough registration disrict, they went on to have 10 children, sadly 1 was to die in infancy or early childhood.
In the 1911 census the family lived at 5 Warner Street Radford George Throne 49 yrs a carriage straightener, he is living with his wife Rebecca 47 yrs and their 9 children including George 16 yrs a dyers labourer.
He was the husband of Mabel Harris (born 27th May 1894) and the father of Winifred May Throne born 7th December 1914.
Following his death his widow Mabel was awarded a pension of 15 shillings a week which commenced on 28th August 1916.
Mabel re married Thomas Southall in 0n 22nd September 1919 and they lived at 292 Ilkeston Road Old Radford Nottingham.
Private George Throne, enlisted at Nottingham he served with the 6th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, died of wounds on 10th February 1916 at No. 17 Casualty Clearing Station. He is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery.
Death notices published 26th February 1916 in the Nottingham Evening Post :-
“THRONE. – On the 10th inst., [February 1916] from wounds received in action, Pte. George Throne, 6th Batt. K.O.Y.L.I., the dearly loved husband of May Throne, and second son of the late George and Mrs. Throne, of 70, Birkin-avenue, aged 22 years. Nobly he did his duty. – From his broken-hearted wife and mother, sisters, & brothers.
“THRONE. – On the 10th inst., from wounds received in France, Pte. George Throne, 6th Batt. K.O.Y.L.I., the beloved brother of Alice and Harold Phillips. Ever in our thoughts. – From sorrowing sister and brother.”
In memoriam notices published 10th February 1917 in the Nottingham Evening Post :-
“THRONE. – In loving memory of George Throne, who died of wounds February 10th, 1916. They miss him most who loved him best. – Wife, Dorothy and Freddie (children).
“THRONE. – In loving remembrance of Pte. G. Throne, K.O.Y.L.I., died of wounds February 10th, 1916. A day of remembrance sad to recall. – From loving sister and brother, Alice and Harold.”
Above information is courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918
Photo of George Throne
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium