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We remember George Stephen Hobbs
We remember George Stephen Hobbs
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Ellen E Hobbs
Source:8717731
1882
1885
sibling
James H Hobbs
Source:8717731
1885
1887
sibling
Henry T Hobbs
Source:8717731
1887
1889
1896
sibling
Frances Eliza Hobbs
Source:8717751
1896
1907
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
237617
HMS BULWARK
Source:6285306
25th February 1907 - 17th July 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
237617
HMS ENDYMION
Source:6285306
17th August 1907 - 9th September 1908
1908
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
237617
HMS ENDYMION
Source:6285306
10th September 1908 - 28th April 1909
1909
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
237617
HMS SCYLLA
Source:6285306
18th May 1909 - 24th May 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
237617
HMS ACTAEON
Source:6285306
5th August 1911 - 2nd February 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
237617
HMS INDOMITABLE
Source:6285306
6th February 1912 - 30th June 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
237617
HMS REPULSE
Source:6285306
8th August 1916 - 30th April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
237617
HMS ABERCROMBIE
Source:6285306
17th July 1918 - 9th May 1919
1925
marriage
Ethel Florence Hinds
Source:8717751
2nd April 1925
1974
death
Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8717727
1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Stephen |
| Initials | GS |
| Last Name | Hobbs |
| Source | 6285306 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 237617 | HMS BULWARK | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 237617 | HMS ENDYMION | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 237617 | HMS ENDYMION | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 237617 | HMS SCYLLA | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 237617 | HMS ACTAEON | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 237617 | HMS REPULSE | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 237617 | HMS ABERCROMBIE | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 237617 | HMS INDOMITABLE | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Hobbs | mother | ||
| William Henry Hobbs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen E Hobbs | sister | 1882 | |
| James H Hobbs | brother | 1885 | |
| Henry T Hobbs | brother | 1887 | |
| Frances Eliza Hobbs | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Florence Hinds | wife | 2nd April 1925 |
Media
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The Hobbs Family (c.1912)George Stephen Hobbs (sitting on ground, front centre), his brother James Hobbs (next left in front), their sister Frances Eliza (extreme R), brother Henry (Harry) Hobbs standing behind Eliza, their parents William & Ellen (extreme left) and two (unnamed) naval friends of George at the back.
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George HobbsIn naval uniform, formally posed against painted rural backdrop.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Britain, merchant seamen, 1918-1941 | Gerry59140 | |
| Marriage register entry | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Hobbs Family (c.1912) | Gerry59140 | |
| George Hobbs | Gerry59140 | |
| George Hobbs | Gerry59140 | |
| George Hobbs 3 | Gerry59140 |
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