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We remember Edwin Charles Blewett
We remember Edwin Charles Blewett
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Adela - Ada - Harvey Blewett
Source:9484958
1874
1876
sibling
Ann - Annie - Frances Blewett
Source:9484904
4th March 1876
1877
sibling
John Marrack Blewett
Source:9484918
10th October 1877
1878
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:9484831
3rd April 1881
1881
location
1 Eden Place, St Paul, Cornwall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9484831
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Stephen Blewett
Source:9484894
5th October 1881
1883
sibling
Caroline Harvey Blewett
Source:9484973
1883
1885
sibling
Frank Blewett
Source:9484898
5th November 1885
1888
sibling
Jane Richards Blewett
Source:9484902
23rd January 1888
1890
sibling
Clara Bertha Blewett
Source:9484908
16th April 1890
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:9484833
5th April 1891
1891
location
Eden Place, Mill Pool Road, Mousehole, Parish of Paul, Cornwall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9484833
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Hilda Blewett - Died Aged One -
Source:9484985
1892
1901
dates
Age 21
Source:9484836
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Drift Fisherman
Mousehole, Cornwall
United Kingdom
Source:9484836
31st March 1901
1901
location
Eden Place, Mill Pool, Mousehole, Parish of Paul, Cornwall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9484836
31st March 1901
1901
enlistment
Penzance
United Kingdom
Source:8561798
30th September 1901
1906
marriage
Nellie Trembath
Source:9486191
8th December 1906 - 9th July 1916
1908
children
Edwin Charles Blewett - died as an infant -
Source:9484857
1908
1910
children
Nellie May Blewett
Source:9484884
23rd May 1910
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:9484848
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Drift Fisherman
Mousehole, Cornwall
United Kingdom
Source:9484848
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Mill Pool, Mousehole, Cornwall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9484848
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 36
Source:8561800
9th July 1916
hospitalisation
Empyaemia (Empyema)
Hospital/Institution
Source:8561798
service
Royal Navy
C 2204
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:8561798
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
2204/C
Royal Naval Reserve - H.M.S. "Albion."
Source:8561800
1916
death
War Related Sickness
He died of Empyaemia (Empyema)
the Royal Naval Hospital, Plymouth
United Kingdom
Source:8561800
Source:8561798
9th July 1916
burial
Cornwall
United Kingdom
Source:8561800
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin Charles |
| Initials | EC |
| Last Name | Blewett |
| Source | 8561797 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Eden Place, St Paul, Cornwall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Eden Place, Mill Pool Road, Mousehole, Parish of Paul, Cornwall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Eden Place, Mill Pool, Mousehole, Parish of Paul, Cornwall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Mill Pool, Mousehole, Cornwall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | C 2204 | Royal Naval Reserve | |||
| Royal Navy | 2204/C | Royal Naval Reserve - H.M.S. "Albion." | Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Charles Blewett - died as an infant - | son | 1908 | |
| Nellie May Blewett | daughter | 23rd May 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adela Harvey | mother | ||
| Francis Richards Blewett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adela - Ada - Harvey Blewett | sister | 1874 | |
| Ann - Annie - Frances Blewett | sister | 4th March 1876 | |
| John Marrack Blewett | brother | 10th October 1877 | |
| Stephen Blewett | brother | 5th October 1881 | |
| Caroline Harvey Blewett | sister | 1883 | |
| Frank Blewett | brother | 5th November 1885 | |
| Jane Richards Blewett | sister | 23rd January 1888 | |
| Clara Bertha Blewett | sister | 16th April 1890 | |
| Hilda Blewett - died aged one - | sister | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Trembath | wife | 8th December 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | Grey |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-09-30 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-12-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census 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 marriages 1837-2005 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 births 1837-2006 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 births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RNR Service Record Card | Fife3190 | |
| Roll of Honour, Paul War Memorial, Cornwall | Jane31029 | |
| Paul Parish Church, War Memorial Information and Photographs | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Daughter Nellie May | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Widow Nellie | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Stephen | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Frank | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Jane | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Annie | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Clara | Jane31029 | |
| RNR Service Record Card brother John Marrack Blewett | Jane31029 | |
| Naval Casualties War Graves Roll First World War | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage of Edwin's Parents | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of Sister Hilda | Jane31029 | |
| Naval Medal and Award Roll image | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage to Nellie Trembath | Jane31029 | |
| RNR Service Record Card (1) Brother Stephen | Jane31029 | |
| RNR Service Record Card (2) Brother Stephen | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | R58235 | |
| BLEWETT, EC #2204/C | R58235 |
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