Brief Life History of William John
When William John Syer was born in 1844, in Ipswich St Margaret, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, his father, William Syer, was 30 and his mother, Sarah Ann Parker, was 22. He lived in Ipswich St Clement, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom for about 10 years. He died in June 1890, at the age of 46.
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Sources (6)
- William Syer in household of William Syer, "England and Wales Census, 1851"
- William John, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- William John Syer, "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"
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World Events (3)
1854 · The Crimean War
The Crimean War was fought between Russia and an alliance of Britain, France, Sardinia and Turkey on the Crimean Peninsula. Russia had put pressure on Turkey which threatened British interests in the Middle East.
1880 · School Attendance Becomes Mandatory for Children
School attendance became compulsory from ages five to ten on August 2, 1880.
1884
Art Nouveau Period (Art and Antiques).
Name Meaning
English: from Middle English sire, sier ‘master’ (Old French sire), hence a status name for the master of a household or group of apprentices, or a nickname for an elderly man or perhaps a pompous or domineering person.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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