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William Fortey — Local Past

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William Fortey

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This person page was added on 18 July 2026.

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Battersea, Greater London, England
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15 February 1917
Marriage
Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin
Marriage of James Rolla Greaves and Matilda Harriet Fortey
Groom
James Rolla Greaves
Age: 27. Bachelor. Sergeant in 8th East Surrey Regiment. St Mary, Battersea
Bride
Matilda Harriet Fortey
Age: 28. Spinster. St Mary, Battersea
Date
15 February 1917
Place
Battersea, Greater London
Recorded as St Mary’s Church, Battersea, Surrey
Groom's father
James Greaves
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Bride's father
William Fortey
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Rosina Fortey
Alice Louisa Fortey
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Alice Louisa Fortey
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James Greaves (b. 1901)
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James Rolla Greaves (b. 1889 in Lambeth, Greater London, England)

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Matilda Harriet Fortey (b. 1900)

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