Biographical notes:
Son of Arthur Simkiss & Sarah Ann Newnan.
Occupation: Jack cutter (1891), Machine fitter (1891), Electrician (1911, 1916).
Addresses: At 1881 census - Court 12, 6 Clifton Rd, Aston, WAR; At 1891 census - Scholefield St, Aston, WAR; At 1901 census - Victoria Buildings, 6 back Bloomsbury St, Aston, WAR; At 1911 census & 1916, 1919 - 57 Alderson Rd, Saltley, Birmingham, WAR.
Enlisted in the Royal Engineers 1 May 1916, regimental number 1071. Listed on absent voter's list 1919 as 512645 Spr., R.E.
Reference documents:
1874 birth registration index record.
1881 census return (Arthur Simkiss sen).
1891 census return (Arthur Simkiss sen).
1901 census return (Arthur Simkiss sen).
1910 marriage registration index record.
1916 WWI attestation document.
1911 census return.
1919 absent voters list.
1932 death registration index record.