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Does anyone have a connection with Harry Lowther born in 1897 in Plumstead who was killed in action 8th November 1917 he was in the Royal Horse Artillery. I would like to know more please.

If you use the search facility at the top right of the screen and look under "search all member trees" there is someone called Ron who has Harry in his tree. You could contact him direct to see if he has any information.

Kath. x

Thanks for the reply. I punched Harry lost her into ron Jarvis tree and it came up blank. Is the the right ron please.

Brenda,

Click the Search top right as Kathleen instructed,,,,then look down the list and click on---Search all Members Trees,,,,,a box will appear,,,,,enter Harry Lowther and 1897 in the year box,,,,,,,then to make a connection to Ron click on his name to the far right,,,,,depending on his activity to the site you will get a reply.it will come in the form of a purple envelope under the Messages across th top of the screen,,,,,

Thanks Kay I have sent Ron a message

from a tree on ancestry

1897
Mar
Plumstead, Kent, England
1 Source
Residence
1901
Age: 4
Plumstead, London, England
1 Source
Death
1917
8 Nov
Age: 20
France & Flanders

1901

NAME: Harry Lowther
AGE: 4
ESTIMATED BIRTH YEAR: abt 1897
RELATION TO HEAD: Son
GENDER: Male
FATHER: Arthur S Lowther
MOTHER: Sophia Lowther
BIRTH PLACE: Plumstead, Kent, England
CIVIL PARISH: Plumstead
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH: St Nicholas
COUNTY/ISLAND: London
COUNTRY: England
STREET ADDRESS:

OCCUPATION:

CONDITION AS TO MARRIAGE:

EDUCATION:

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

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REGISTRATION DISTRICT: Woolwich
SUB-REGISTRATION DISTRICT: Plumstead East
ED, INSTITUTION, OR VESSEL: 24
NEIGHBORS: View others on page
PIECE: 575
FOLIO: 185
PAGE NUMBER: 38
HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE NUMBER: 225
HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS:
NAME AGE
Arthur S Lowther 37
Sophia Lowther 32
Arthur E Lowther 14
Ellen E Lowther 12
Violet M Lowther 5
Harry Lowther 4
Lilian F Lowther 3/12


parents

Arthur Stewart Lowther
Birth
1864
abt
Poplar, London, England
Marriage to Sophia Abbott
1886
Dec
Age: 22
Poplar
Dec 1886 Poplar Vol 1c Page1130
1 Source
Residence
1901
Age: 37
Plumstead, London, England

Sophia Abbott
Birth
1869
abt
Kings Cross, London, England
Marriage to Arthur Stewart Lowther
1886
Dec
Age: 17
Poplar
Dec 1886 Poplar Vol 1c Page1130
1 Source
Residence
1901
Age: 32
Plumstead, London, England

siblings
Arthur Edward Lowther
1887 –

Ellen E Lowther
1889 –

Violet May Lowther
1895 –
Lilian Florence Lowther
1901 – 1901

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NAME: Harry Lowther
BIRTH PLACE: Plumstead, S.e.
DEATH DATE: 8 Nov 1917
DEATH PLACE: France and Flanders
ENLISTMENT PLACE: Erith, Kent
RANK: A BDR.
REGIMENT: Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery
BATTALION: Territorial Force
REGIMENTAL NUMBER: 915256
TYPE OF CASUALTY: Killed in action
THEATRE OF WAR: Western European Theatre
OTHER RECORDS: Search for 'Harry Lowther' in other WWI collections

1911
NAME: Harry Lowther
AGE IN 1911: 14
ESTIMATED BIRTH YEAR: abt 1897
RELATION TO HEAD: Son
GENDER: Male
BIRTH PLACE: Plumstead, Kent, England
CIVIL PARISH: Erith
COUNTY/ISLAND: Kent
COUNTRY: England
STREET ADDRESS: 7 Orchard Road, Belvedere, Kent
OCCUPATION: Errand Boy
REGISTRATION DISTRICT: Dartford
REGISTRATION DISTRICT NUMBER: 43
SUB-REGISTRATION DISTRICT: Erith
ED, INSTITUTION, OR VESSEL: 16
HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE NUMBER: 94
PIECE: 3756
HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS:
NAME AGE
Arthur Lowther 48
Sophia Lowther 43
Voilet Lowther 15
Harry Lowther 14
Maudie Lowther 9
Florence Lowther 7
Elsie Lowther 3
Ivy Lowther 1 1/12

Harry Lowther

Gender: Male

Death Date: 8 Nov 1917

Rank: Acting Bombardier

Regiment: D/317 Brigade RFA

Regimental Number: 915256

Left all effects to Arthur S Lowther

Thank everyone for their replies. How do you find out that they left their effects. I would like to know how I can get a photo of Harry but will trace the rest of the family.

You can search and for £10 order a copy of his Will on https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#soldiers
Searching is free.

A date-base has recently been released on Ancestry called
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. PatinCyprus posted the transcription.

'Effects' is probably misleading. The image shows the amount of pay due to his next of kin.
His father Arthur S Lowther was sent £9 19 8d on 3 Mar 1918 and a further £14 10s on 1 Jan 1920 (might be 7 Jan 1920)

If a photo still exists, it might be with another descendent. Try searching all members trees for the names of his siblings.

I am grateful to everyone for their assistance