TAMBLYN Ernest William 2nd class Bedroom Steward

[Steve Coombes]

From an old crew list I have this person, aged 41 in 1912 as possibly of Devon. I can't find anything on him on ET. Any ideas?

 

[Brandon Whited]

This may be a longshot, but perhaps the paper got his last, or perhaps even his first, name wrong. Newspapers have a tendency to misspell names. This is just an idea.

 

[Bob Godfrey]

Good thinking, Brandon. Probably this is Ernest William Hamblyn, a 2nd Class bedroom steward and a Devon man (born in Galmpton Warborough).

 

[Brandon Whited]

With the only difference being one letter, I would say that Hamblyn is definitely the man mentioned in the paper.

 

[Dave Gittins]

The man was certainly called Hamblyn. No crew list is a good as the original, which still exists in Britain's Public Record Office. Here's his signature.

He gave a Southampton address, but he may originally have come from Devon.

 

[Steve Coombes]

Bob, Dave & Brandon
Thanks for your interest.
I have now found Ernest Hamblyn on UK 1901 census, born Plymouth 1871 and in 1901 in Shirley, Soton described as a marine store keeper. I will now work on his early life.
Thanks again.
Steve

 

[eric hooper]

ive just registered as a member after reading this thread ernest hamblyn was my great grand father any extra info i can pass on or receive would be great
regards eric