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We remember Percy Cecil Rowlands
We remember Percy Cecil Rowlands
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1874
location
Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9282596
27th July 1874
1876
sibling
Richard Wallace Rowlands
Source:9282603
1876
1878
sibling
Edwin Rowlands
Source:9282598
1878
1880
sibling
Beatrice L Rowlands
Source:9282603
1880
1881
dates
Age 7
Source:9282598
3rd April 1881
1881
location
25 Thrissell Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9282598
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
Leopold Rowlands
Source:9282603
1882
1884
sibling
Charles Rowlands
Source:9282603
1884
1887
sibling
Christopher Rowlands
Source:9282603
1887
1890
sibling
Daisy Rowlands
Source:9282603
1890
1891
dates
Age 17
Source:9282603
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Telegraph Messenger
Source:9282603
5th April 1891
1891
location
11 Eve Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9282603
5th April 1891
1894
dates
Age 18
Source:9282660
15th November 1894
1894
employment
Postman
Source:9282660
15th November 1894
1894
location
11 Eve Road, Stapleton Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9282660
15th November 1894
1904
children
Kate Rowlands
Source:9282667
10th December 1904
1906
children
Rose Rowlands
Source:9282609
1906
1908
children
Beatrice Rowlands
Source:9282667
22nd February 1908
1910
children
Gladys Rowlands
Source:9282667
28th February 1910
1911
dates
Age 36
Source:9282609
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Ship's Cook
Canadian Northern Steamship Company
Source:9282609
2nd April 1911
1911
location
13 Almoran Road, Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9282609
2nd April 1911
1913
marriage
Laura Tesdale
Source:9282667
1913
1914
children
Percival Rowlands
Source:9282667
8th April 1914
1915
dates
Age 40
Source:9282593
1915
1915
employment
Cook or Vegetable Cook
Ships - Chagres and Royal Edward
Source:9282593
1915
1916
employment
Merchant Navy
Third Class Assistant Cook
Source:9282579
27th September 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy Cecil |
| Initials | PC |
| Last Name | Rowlands |
| Source | 7767664 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Eve Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 11 Eve Road, Stapleton Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 15th November 1894 | |
| 13 Almoran Road, Bedminster, Bristol, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 25 Thrissell Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Bristol, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 27th July 1874 |
Contribution
Merchant Navy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Rowlands | daughter | 1906 | |
| Percival Rowlands | son | 8th April 1914 | |
| Kate Rowlands | daughter | 10th December 1904 | |
| Beatrice Rowlands | daughter | 22nd February 1908 | |
| Gladys Rowlands | daughter | 28th February 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Rowlands | mother | ||
| Edwin Rowlands | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Rowlands | brother | 1878 | |
| Leopold Rowlands | brother | 1882 | |
| Charles Rowlands | brother | 1884 | |
| Christopher Rowlands | brother | 1887 | |
| Daisy Rowlands | sister | 1890 | |
| Beatrice L Rowlands | sister | 1880 | |
| Richard Wallace Rowlands | brother | 1876 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Tesdale | wife | 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown, later 'Greyish' |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1894-11-15 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1894-11-15 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Navy Seamen: 1914-1918 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Britain, merchant seamen, 1918-1941 | Barry1338 | |
| Gwent Non-conformist Baptisms | Barry1338 | |
| 1881 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 |
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