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We remember Edwin John Bown
We remember Edwin John Bown
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Martha Linden Bown
Source:9480600
1873
1881
1884
sibling
Sydney Bown
Source:9480600
1884
1885
sibling
Elizabeth Ann Bown
Source:9480600
1885
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:9480600
5th April 1891
1891
location
01. Granville Grove. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9480600
5th April 1891
1905
children
Edwin J. Bown
Source:9480614
28th November 1905
1911
location
'Petrel' Fishing Vessel. Padstow, Cornwall
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9480626
2nd April 1911
1917
children
Rupert S. Bown
Source:9480614
4th January 1917
1917
enlistment
Source:9473612
18th September 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Deck Hand
DA 18082
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9473612
18th September 1917
1939
employment
Master Baker - Confectioner
Littlehampton, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9480614
29th September 1939
1939
location
62. Wick Street. Littlehampton, Sussex.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9480614
29th September 1939
1961
location
05. Preston Lane. East Preston Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9480618
24th January 1961
marriage
Nellie May
Source:9480614
1961
death
Not War Related
East Preston, Worthing. Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9480618
Source:9480631
25th January 1961
1961
dates
Age 79
Source:9480631
1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin John |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Bown |
| Source | 9473612 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Petrel' Fishing Vessel. Padstow, Cornwall | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 01. Granville Grove. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 05. Preston Lane. East Preston Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th January 1961 | |
| 62. Wick Street. Littlehampton, Sussex. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | DA 18082 | Royal Naval Reserve | Deck Hand |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin J. Bown | son | 28th November 1905 | |
| Rupert S. Bown | son | 4th January 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann | mother | ||
| Samuel Bown | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Linden Bown | sister | 1873 | |
| Sydney Bown | brother | 1884 | |
| Elizabeth Ann Bown | sister | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie May | wife |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Terry7885 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record Card Index - National Archives | Terry7885 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Harbour. Ramsgate | Terry7885 |
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