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We remember Robert Butchart
We remember Robert Butchart
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1876
location
Links Cottages, Broughty Ferry
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7902920
16th April 1876
1878
sibling
Alexander Steel Butchart
Source:9389173
8th June 1878
1880
sibling
Helen Steel Butchart
Source:9378776
16th October 1880
1881
dates
Age 4
Source:9372027
3rd April 1881
1881
location
26 Caledonian Crescent, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9372027
3rd April 1881
1891
dates
Age 14
Source:9378837
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Twine Rular
Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:9378837
5th April 1891
1891
location
54 Cairnie Street, Arbroath
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9378837
5th April 1891
1907
employment
Marine Engineer
Source:7902869
4th June 1907
1907
marriage
Ann Rickard Clyne Mitchell
Source:9378736
4th June 1907 - 23rd August 1948
1908
children
Annabella Robertson Butchart
Source:7902939
1st July 1908
1908
children
John Mitchell Butchart
Source:7902887
1st July 1908
1908
location
9 Fergus Street, Arbroath
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7902887
1st July 1908
1911
children
Charles Shorney Butchart
Source:7902944
16th January 1911
1911
location
29 Kinnaird Street, Arbroath
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7902944
16th January 1911
1911
dates
Age 34
Source:9376478
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Fitter
Engineering
Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:9376478
2nd April 1911
1911
location
29 Kinnaird Street, Arbroath
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9376478
2nd April 1911
1912
children
William Butchart
Source:7902098
5th October 1912
1912
location
29 Kinnaird Street, Arbroath
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7902098
5th October 1912
1915
employment
SS Quernmore
Merchant Navy
Third Engineer
Source:9203748
4th March 1915 - 31st December 1915
1915
children
Frank Ferrier Butchart
Source:7902086
7th April 1915
1915
location
29 Kinnaird Street, Arbroath
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7902086
7th April 1915
1948
dates
Age 72
Source:7902378
23rd August 1948
1948
death
Not War Related
Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:7902378
23rd August 1948
burial
Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:7902378
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Butchart |
| Source | 7868701 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Caledonian Crescent, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 29 Kinnaird Street, Arbroath | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th January 1911 | |
| 29 Kinnaird Street, Arbroath | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 29 Kinnaird Street, Arbroath | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th October 1912 | |
| 29 Kinnaird Street, Arbroath | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th April 1915 | |
| 54 Cairnie Street, Arbroath | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 9 Fergus Street, Arbroath | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st July 1908 | |
| Links Cottages, Broughty Ferry | United Kingdom | parents address | known 16th April 1876 |
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 | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ferrier Butchart | son | 7th April 1915 | |
| William Butchart | son | 5th October 1912 | |
| John Mitchell Butchart | son | 1st July 1908 | |
| Annabella Robertson Butchart | daughter | 1st July 1908 | |
| Charles Shorney Butchart | son | 16th January 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Steel | mother | ||
| George Butchart | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Steel Butchart | sister | 16th October 1880 | |
| Alexander Steel Butchart | brother | 8th June 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Rickard Clyne Mitchell | wife | 4th June 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-04-06 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-06-04 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Robert's medalsRobert's medals - from left to right - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, Defence Medal 1939-1945, Mercantile Marine Medal, British War Medal.Contributed by:
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Robert's GraveA photograph of the memorial at Robert's grave, marking his death and the deaths of other family members.Contributed by:
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A page from Robert's Certificate of DischargeDetails of Robert's six voyages from Liverpool to Baltimore from 4th March to 31st December 1915.Contributed by:
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An opaque glass picture of SS QuernmoreA depiction of the SS Quernmore, launched in 1898, in the colours of her owners, The Johnstone Line.Contributed by:
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Front page, Robert's Continuous Cert. of DischargeA physical description of Robert from the first page of his Board of Trade Seaman's Continuous Certificate of DischargeContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Two Butcharts, a Mitchell, a Shorney and a WelshMore about Two Butcharts, a Mitchell, a Shorney and a Welsh
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Frank's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| William's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| John's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| Robert's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| Annabella's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| Charles' Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| Ship's Crew Lists | Ursula6166 | |
| 1881 Census Return | Ursula6166 | |
| 1911 Census Return | Ursula6166 | |
| Ann's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| Helen's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| 1891 Census Return | Ursula6166 | |
| Alexander's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Butchart | Ursula6166 | |
| Robert's medals | Ursula6166 | |
| Robert's War Service Badge | Ursula6166 | |
| Robert's War Service Badge | Ursula6166 | |
| Robert's Grave | Ursula6166 | |
| A page from Robert's Certificate of Discharge | Ursula6166 | |
| An opaque glass picture of SS Quernmore | Ursula6166 | |
| Front page, Robert's Continuous Cert. of Discharge | Ursula6166 |
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