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We remember George Marrack Thomas
We remember George Marrack Thomas
Timeline
Timeline
1845
sibling
Mary Marrack Thomas
Source:9452857
1845
1849
sibling
William Marrack Thomas - Died An Infant -
Source:9452861
1849
1850
sibling
William Marrack Thomas
Source:9452862
16th April 1850
1852
sibling
Elizabeth Marrack Thomas
Source:9452865
1852
1854
1856
sibling
Emily Thomas - Died An Infant -
Source:9452884
3rd January 1856
1857
sibling
Emily Marrack Thomas
Source:9452870
1857
1859
sibling
Louisa Or Louise Marrack Thomas
Source:9452872
1859
1861
dates
Age 7
Source:9452645
7th April 1861
1861
location
Church Street, Dodbrooke, Kingsbridge, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9452645
7th April 1861
1871
location
- absent at sea - Fore Street, Ivybridge, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9453696
2nd April 1871
1874
dates
Age 19
Source:9452729
12th February 1874
1874
employment
2nd Mate in the Merchant Service
Merchant Navy
United Kingdom
Source:9452729
12th February 1874
1877
dates
Age 22
Source:9452740
26th October 1877
1877
employment
1st Mate in the Merchant Service
Merchant Navy
United Kingdom
Source:9452740
26th October 1877
1881
marriage
Florence Connellan
Source:9452662
19th February 1881 - 6th July 1922
1881
dates
Age 26
Source:9452748
26th March 1881
1881
employment
Master in the Merchant Service
Merchant Navy
United Kingdom
Source:9452748
26th March 1881
1881
location
- absent at sea - 16 Waterloo Street, Devonport, Stoke Damerel, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9452662
3rd April 1881
1884
children
Frank George Thomas
Source:9452852
23rd December 1884
1891
location
- absent - 79 Priory Park Road, Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9452668
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 47
Source:9452676
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Master Mariner
Merchant Navy
Home address Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9452676
31st March 1901
1901
location
79 Priory Park Road, Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9452676
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 57
Source:9452685
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
1st Mate
London County Council
Beckton, Woolwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:9452685
2nd April 1911
1911
location
"Belvedere", Northern Outfall Pier, Beckton, London
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9452685
2nd April 1911
1911
location
- absent working - 18 Cedar Road, Cricklewood, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9452688
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Master of the LCC Sludge Boat "Barrow"
London County Council
Becton, London
United Kingdom
Source:9452939
1914
1915
dates
Age 60
Source:9452939
1st January 1915
1915
employment
London County Council
Merchant Navy
Master Mariner
London
United Kingdom
Source:9452939
1915
1915
service
Other Empire Force
Master Mariner
Merchant Navy, "Barrow"
Source:9452939
1915
1920
dates
Age 66
Source:9452847
23rd December 1920
1923
dates
Age 68
Source:9453676
7th April 1923
1928
location
Woolston, Christchurch
New Zealand
Source:9452822
1st May 1928
1928
death
Not War Related
Woolston, Christchurch
New Zealand
Source:9452822
2nd May 1928
burial
Christchurch, Canterbury
New Zealand
Source:9452822
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Marrack |
| Initials | GM |
| Last Name | Thomas |
| Source | 7751360 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Belvedere", Northern Outfall Pier, Beckton, London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| - absent - 79 Priory Park Road, Willesden, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| - absent at sea - 16 Waterloo Street, Devonport, Stoke Damerel, Devon | United Kingdom | known 3rd April 1881 | ||
| - absent at sea - Fore Street, Ivybridge, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1871 | |
| - absent working - 18 Cedar Road, Cricklewood, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 79 Priory Park Road, Willesden, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Church Street, Dodbrooke, Kingsbridge, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th April 1861 | |
| Woolston, Christchurch | New Zealand | known 1st May 1928 |
Contribution
Merchant Navy
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Merchant Navy, "Barrow" | Master Mariner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mercantile Marine War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank George Thomas | son | 23rd December 1884 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Matthews Marrack Thomas | father | ||
| Harriet Fisher | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Marrack Thomas | sister | 1845 | |
| William Marrack Thomas - died an infant - | brother | 1849 | |
| William Marrack Thomas | brother | 16th April 1850 | |
| Elizabeth Marrack Thomas | sister | 1852 | |
| Emily Thomas - died an infant - | sister | 3rd January 1856 | |
| Emily Marrack Thomas | sister | 1857 | |
| Louisa Or Louise Marrack Thomas | sister | 1859 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Connellan | wife | 19th February 1881 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1854-07-23 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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British War Medal and Mercantile Marine MedalBritish War Medal and Mercantile Marine Medal similar to those awarded to George Marrack Thomas. The photograph shows the medals of his "cousin" Richard Marrack, the grandson of George's great uncle Philip Marrack.
Contributed by:
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The Marrack Community LinksA summary Family Tree showing the family links between the men in the Marrack Community.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Navy Seamen: 1914-1918 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal and Mercantile Marine Medal | Jane31029 | |
| The Marrack Community Links | Jane31029 |
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