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We remember John Marrack Blewett
We remember John Marrack Blewett
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Adela - Ada - Harvey Blewett
Source:9464024
1874
1876
sibling
Ann - Annie - Frances Blewett
Source:9464086
4th March 1876
1877
1879
sibling
Edwin Charles Blewett
Source:9484929
10th October 1879
1881
dates
Age 3
Source:9463743
3rd April 1881
1881
location
1 Eden Place, St Paul, Cornwall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9463743
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Stephen Blewett
Source:9464091
5th October 1881
1883
sibling
Caroline Harvey Blewett
Source:9464033
1883
1885
sibling
Frank Blewett
Source:9464099
5th November 1885
1888
sibling
Jane Richards Blewett
Source:9464104
23rd January 1888
1890
sibling
Clara Bertha Blewett
Source:9464110
16th April 1890
1891
dates
Age 13
Source:9463755
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Fisherman
Mousehole, Cornwall
United Kingdom
Source:9463755
5th April 1891
1891
location
Eden Place, Mill Pool Road, Mousehole, Parish of Paul, Cornwall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9463755
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Hilda Blewett - Died Aged One -
Source:9464042
1892
1900
enlistment
Penzance
United Kingdom
Source:8561816
10th January 1900
1901
dates
Age 23
Source:9463761
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Drift Fisherman
Mousehole, Cornwall
United Kingdom
Source:9463761
31st March 1901
1901
location
Eden Place, Mill Pool, Mousehole, Parish of Paul, Cornwall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9463761
31st March 1901
1903
marriage
Rebecca Ann Trembath
Source:8561820
8th July 1903 - 19th March 1917
1904
children
Rebby Blewett
Source:9464073
19th January 1904
1909
children
John Marrack Blewett
Source:9464075
21st March 1909
1911
dates
Age 33
Source:9463763
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Fisherman
Own Account - self-employed
Mousehole, Cornwall
United Kingdom
Source:9463763
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Foxes Lane, Mousehole, Cornwall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9463763
2nd April 1911
1913
children
Robert Blewett
Source:9464064
19th October 1913
1914
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
C 1488
Royal Naval Reserve - H.M.S. "Albion"
Source:8561816
1st August 1914 - 18th May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
C 1488
Royal Naval Reserve - H.M.S. Vivid
Source:8561816
18th May 1916 - 28th July 1916
1917
dates
Age 39
Source:8561820
19th March 1917
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
1488C
Royal Naval Reserve - S.S. "Alnwick Castle."
Source:8561820
1917
death
War Related Sickness
He died at sea of exposure; his body was never recovered.
Source:8561820
Source:9480585
19th March 1917
burial
Devon
At sea - his body was never recovered
United Kingdom
23
Source:8561820
Source:9480585
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Marrack |
| Initials | JM |
| Last Name | Blewett |
| Source | 8561814 |
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 | |
| Foxes Lane, Mousehole, Cornwall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | C 1488 | Royal Naval Reserve - H.M.S. "Albion" | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | C 1488 | Royal Naval Reserve - H.M.S. Vivid | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 1488C | Royal Naval Reserve - S.S. "Alnwick Castle." | Leading 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebby Blewett | daughter | 19th January 1904 | |
| John Marrack Blewett | son | 21st March 1909 | |
| Robert Blewett | son | 19th October 1913 |
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 | |
| Edwin Charles Blewett | brother | 10th October 1879 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Ann Trembath | wife | 8th July 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-01-10 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-07-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal i.e. the medals which John's Naval Medal and Award Roll entry shows he was awarded for his service in the Royal Naval Reserve.
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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
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The Blewett Brothers of Mousehole, CornwallMore about The Blewett Brothers of Mousehole, Cornwall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 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 marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties 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 births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 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 | |
| Marriage to Rebecca Ann Trembath | Jane31029 | |
| UK Naval Medal and Award Roll | Jane31029 | |
| Roll of Honour, Paul War Memorial, Cornwall | Jane31029 | |
| Tower Hill Merchant Navy War Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Widow and Son Robert | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Daughter Rebby | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Son John | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Annie | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Stephen | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Frank | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Jane | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Clara | Jane31029 | |
| Paul Parish Church, War Memorial Information and Photographs | Jane31029 | |
| The Group Register - Alnwick Castle | Jane31029 | |
| Naval Casualties War Graves Roll First World War | Jane31029 | |
| RNR Service Record Card (1) Brother Stephen | Jane31029 | |
| RNR Service Record Card (2) Brother Stephen | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal | Jane31029 | |
| The Marrack Community Links | Jane31029 |
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