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We remember Richard Power
We remember Richard Power
Duplicate of Richard Power
Duplicate of Richard Power
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Timeline
Timeline
1863
sibling
William Power
Source:8515535
1863
1864
sibling
Martha C Power
Source:7942654
1864
1868
sibling
Sarah A Power
Source:8515540
1868
1871
1873
sibling
E Jane Power
Source:8515535
1873
1878
sibling
Agnes E Power
Source:8515535
1878
1881
location
Pilot Row, Porthcawl
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8515535
1881
1900
marriage
Sarah Catherine Davies
Source:8515539
1900
1901
children
Annie Power
Source:8515544
1901
1901
employment
Ships Officer
Source:8515541
1901
1901
location
Mackintosh Place, Roath, Cardiff
United Kingdom
Source:8515541
1901
1911
employment
Officer
Mercantile Marine
Source:8515542
1911
1911
location
38 Coedcae St, Grangetown, Cardiff
United Kingdom
Source:8515542
1911
1913
children
Arthur M Power
Source:8515545
1913
1917
service
Other Empire Force
Mate
Mercantile Marine
SS Mary Baird
Source:7941753
1917
1917
location
40, Dinas St., Grangetown, Cardiff.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7941753
1917
1917
dates
Age 45
Source:7941753
18th May 1917
1917
dates
Age 45
Source:7942654
18th May 1917
1917
dates
Age 46
Source:7943109
18th May 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
Merchant Navy
SS Mary Baird, West Hartlepool
Source:7941767
May 1917
1917
location
5 Well Street, Porthcawl
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7942654
May 1917
employment
Merchant Navy
Source:7891711
service
Royal Navy
CPO
Source:7942668
service
Royal Navy
CPO
Source:7942667
1917
death
Killed in Action
Drowned, as a result of an attack by U Boat UC 47
off coast of Pendeen Cove, Cornwall
United Kingdom
Source:7941733
Source:8515520
18th May 1917
burial
Porthcawl, Wales.
London
SS Mary Baird sank
2.5 miles W1/2N of Pendeen Cove
50° 10'N, 5° 44'W
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:7941733
Source:7942654
Source:7941742
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Power |
| Source | 7891711 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Coedcae St, Grangetown, Cardiff | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| 40, Dinas St., Grangetown, Cardiff. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1917 | |
| 5 Well Street, Porthcawl | United Kingdom | their own address | known May 1917 | |
| Mackintosh Place, Roath, Cardiff | United Kingdom | known 1901 | ||
| Pilot Row, Porthcawl | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Merchant Navy
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | CPO | ||||
| Royal Navy | CPO | ||||
| Other Empire Force | Mercantile Marine | SS Mary Baird | Mate | ||
| Royal Navy | Merchant Navy | SS Mary Baird, West Hartlepool | Chief Petty Officer |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Power | daughter | 1901 | |
| Arthur M Power | son | 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Power | mother | ||
| The Late Morris Power | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Power | brother | 1863 | |
| E Jane Power | sister | 1873 | |
| Agnes E Power | sister | 1878 | |
| Sarah A Power | sister | 1868 | |
| Martha C Power | sister | 1864 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Catherine Davies | wife | 1900 |
Media
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The Power Family GraveInscription on the Power family grave B9/50 at Newton Nottage, St John the Baptist Churchyard, Newton, Porthcawl, Bridgend CB,Wales.
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Newton Nottage,St John the Baptist, War Memorial.The War Memorial at Newton Church, Porthcawl,with Richard Power's name on the 3rd rowContributed by:
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Porthcawl War MemorialPorthcawl War Memortal at All Saints Church, Porthcawl, Bridgend CB Wales.Contributed by:
Clive18814
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Navy Seamen: 1914-1918 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| uboat.net | Clive18814 | |
| CWGC Web site | Clive18814 | |
| The War Graves Photographic Project Website | Clive18814 | |
| Porthcawl and the Great War Web Site | Clive18814 | |
| The War Graves Photographic Project | Clive18814 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Power Family Grave | Clive18814 | |
| Newton Nottage,St John the Baptist, War Memorial. | Clive18814 | |
| Porthcawl War Memorial | Clive18814 |
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We remember Richard Power
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