Matthew Smith Blessett1

#737, (29 May 1886-23 July 1963)
Pedigree
Father*John Blessett2 b. Oct 1843, d. 26 Jan 1910
Mother*Elizabeth Smith2 b. Jul 1843, d. Mar 1910
Birth*29 MAY 1886 Matthew Smith Blessett was born on 29 MAY 1886 at Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, EnglandG.1 
(Witness) Residence30 MAR 1891 He lived with John Blessett and Elizabeth Smith at High Street, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, EnglandG, together with Sarah Blessett, John Blessett, Fanny Blessett, Elizabeth Blessett and David Smith Blessett.3 
(Witness) Residence30 MAR 1901 Matthew Smith Blessett lived with John Blessett and Elizabeth Smith at Deeping St James, LincolnshireG, together with Fanny Blessett, David Smith Blessett, Elizabeth Blessett, Sarah Blessett and John Blessett.4 
Employment*30 MAR 1901 Matthew Smith Blessett was employed as Farm labourer.5 
(Witness) Residence2 APR 1911 He lived with Elizabeth Blessett at Bridge Gate, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, EnglandG, together with Fanny Blessett.6 
Employment2 APR 1911 Matthew Smith Blessett was employed as Raiway labourer, ballast.6 
Milit-Beg*1 DEC 1915 He began military service on 1 DEC 1915 at Lincolnshire, EnglandG, served in the Balkans.7 
Milit-End*15 JAN 1919 He ended military service on 15 JAN 1919 at LincolnshireG.8 
Residence29 SEP 1939 He lived at Bridge Street, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, EnglandG, together with Fanny Blessett and Elizabeth Blessett.9 
Employment29 SEP 1939 Matthew Smith Blessett was employed as Disabled soldier on pension.9 
Residence*1962 He lived at 61 Church Street, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, EnglandG.10 
Death*23 JUL 1963 He died on 23 JUL 1963 at Stamford Hospital, Stamford, Lincolnshire, EnglandG, aged 77.11,12 
Last Edited17 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S17] BMD indices, birth, Bourne, Lincs., Jul-Sep 1886, vol 7a 369.
  2. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, age 14 at census.
  3. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  4. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  5. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, as written, crossed over with Ag.
  6. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  7. [S77] British Army records, Service Medals & Awards; 1914-15 Star.
  8. [S77] British Army records, Service Medals & Awards; 1914-15 Star. 18267 Pte M Blessett, Lincolnshire Regt.
  9. [S124] 1939 register.
  10. [S82] Probate, England & Wales, lace and date of death, to Francis Rowland Wade.
  11. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, death, age 87, Stamford, Hunts., Jul-Sep 1964, vol 3b 110.
  12. [S82] Probate, England & Wales, probate to Francis Rowland Wade.