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We remember William Henry Dewey
We remember William Henry Dewey
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Ethel Florence Martha Dewey
Source:9612976
1882
1883
1885
sibling
Gertrude Maud Dewey
Source:9613057
4th December 1885
1891
location
7 Hyde Park Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9651031
1891
1897
sibling
Hilda Winifred Victoria Dewey
Source:9613057
15th May 1897
1901
sibling
Vera Olive Mary Dewey
Source:9613057
30th September 1901
1901
location
20 Twyford Avenue North End Portsmouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9612976
1901
1906
enlistment
Portsmouth Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6290209
7th May 1906
1911
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Articifer
272154
Source:9613468
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Hong Kong Harbour.
Hong Kong
military residence address
Source:9613468
2nd April 1911
1918
marriage
Vera Dorothy Fielder
Source:9613248
1918
1928
discharge
Source:9614453
6th May 1928
1928
children
Alan Fielder Dewey
Source:9621760
1928
1939
employment
Clerk Ministry of Labour
Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:9613248
September 1939
1939
location
"wildoral" York Avenue , Cowes U.D., Isle of Wight, England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9613248
September 1939
service
Royal Navy
272154
Source:6290209
1947
death
aged 63 yrs
Isle of Wight Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9613259
1947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Dewey |
| Source | 6290209 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "wildoral" York Avenue , Cowes U.D., Isle of Wight, England | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| 20 Twyford Avenue North End Portsmouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 7 Hyde Park Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Hong Kong Harbour. | Hong Kong | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 272154 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 272154 | Engine Room Articifer |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Fielder Dewey | son | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Jane Dewey nee Henning | mother | ||
| William Henry Dewey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Florence Martha Dewey | sister | 1882 | |
| Vera Olive Mary Dewey | sister | 30th September 1901 | |
| Gertrude Maud Dewey | sister | 4th December 1885 | |
| Hilda Winifred Victoria Dewey | sister | 15th May 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Dorothy Fielder | wife | 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-05-07 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-04-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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William Henry Dewey, His son's marriageOnly son of the late W H Dewey RN and Mrs V D Dewey of 189 York Avenue Cowes Isle of Wight. William Fielder Dewey married Jill Mary Lever at Portsmouth Cathedral. another newspaper entry in the Hampshire Telegraph, says father s the late William Henry Dewey R.N.
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Son, Alan Fielder Dewey married Jill Mary LeverHampshire Telegraph and Post, published Friday 17 June 1955, page 3Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Family of John and Amelia Dewey in Portsmouth. Dedicated to their children and grandchildren who, including John, were employed in the Naval Dockyard and Royal Navy.More about Family of John and Amelia Dewey in Portsmouth. Dedicated to their children and grandchildren who, including John, were employed in the Naval Dockyard and Royal Navy.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mary76941 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Mary76941 | |
| 1911 Census, Royal Navy, China, Vessels | Mary76941 | |
| Ancestry.com. UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1848-1939 | Mary76941 | |
| Freebmd.org.uk search | Mary76941 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Henry Dewey, His son's marriage | Mary76941 | |
| Son, Alan Fielder Dewey married Jill Mary Lever | Mary76941 |
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