Person:John Heath (57)

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John William Heath
b.Abt 1889 Southwick, Durham, England
d.4 Mar 1963 Sunderland, Durham, England
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  • H.  John William HeathAbt 1889 - 1963
  • W.  Mary Downing1887 - 1974
m. 24 Dec 1917
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Name John William Heath
Gender Male
Birth? Abt 1889 Southwick, Durham, England
Marriage 24 Dec 1917 Southwick, Durham, EnglandSt Columba's Church
to Mary Downing
Death? 4 Mar 1963 Sunderland, Durham, EnglandSunderland General Hospital
Cause of Death? Myeloblastic Leukaemia

Jack worked as a carpenter for the colliery, later the National Coal Board, mostly working on miners' housing.

1913 - Jack joined Portsmouth Football Club as goalkeeper, but his career was cut short by an injury to his back and/or neck. As a result he did not serve in the First World War, but he continued in sport, being a very proficient cricketer. He is said to have been the captain of Philadelphia Cricket Club for many years.

1917 - Living at 3 Varna St. Joiner.

1930 - Became colliery carpenter. Later worked for the National Coal Board.

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