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We remember Fred Blissett
We remember Fred Blissett
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1881
location
Gold St., Desborough, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9604375
31st March 1881
1891
location
4 Jones's Yard, Desborough, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9604380
5th April 1891
1901
employment
shoe worker
Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9604381
31st March 1901
1901
location
37 Union St., Desborough, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9604381
31st March 1901
1904
marriage
Rose Mary Louisa Jarvis
Source:9602204
20th October 1904
1907
children
Frederick Thomas Blissett
Source:9602204
27th October 1907
1911
employment
boot maker / rivetter
Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9604384
2nd April 1911
1911
location
5 Queen St., Desborough, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9604384
2nd April 1911 - 28th January 1916
1912
children
Bertie Blissett
Source:9602204
10th July 1912
1916
employment
shoe hand
United Kingdom
Source:9602204
28th January 1916
1916
enlistment
Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9602204
28th January 1916
1919
discharge
Source:9602204
23rd February 1919
1919
location
76 Station Rd., Desborough, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Source:9602204
23rd February 1919
service
British Army
Private
184857
Machine Gun Corps
B, No 1st Training Battalion
Source:9602204
1955
death
Kettering, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Source:9604499
Source:9604396
31st October 1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Blissett |
| Source | 9602201 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Union St., Desborough, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 4 Jones's Yard, Desborough, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 5 Queen St., Desborough, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 2nd April 1911 - 28th January 1916 | |
| 76 Station Rd., Desborough, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | known 23rd February 1919 | ||
| Gold St., Desborough, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1881 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 184857 | Machine Gun Corps | B, No 1st Training Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Thomas Blissett | son | 27th October 1907 | |
| Bertie Blissett | son | 10th July 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Blissett | mother | ||
| Thomas Henry Blissett | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Mary Louisa Jarvis | wife | 20th October 1904 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Desborough Town Football ClubMore about Desborough Town Football Club
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Grandsons of Thomas and Caroline Blissett, of Desborough, NorthamptonshireMore about Grandsons of Thomas and Caroline Blissett, of Desborough, Northamptonshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Liz37211 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Desborough Scrapbook | Liz37211 | |
| Probate Calendars Of England & Wales 1858-1959 | Liz37211 | |
| Link to brother, Henry Blissett | Liz37211 |
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