A cunning plan . . . . and not a turnip in sight
Well, here's some more info on J. W. Blackadder: (From MI's in Camelon Cemetery, Falkirk)
John Wilson Blackadder, Solicitor, of 'The Crags', Major's Place, Falkirk was born c1870, died 1st October 1946 (aged 76 years).
His wife
Phoebe Euodia (nee Sutton) was born c1892, died 15th May 1974 (aged 82 years)
Their eldest son
Ian Williamson Blackadder, was born c1923, killed in action at Anzio 22nd January 1944 (aged 21) and was buried at sea.
Service No: 253617, H.M.S. 'Bruiser', Naval Auxiliary Personnel, Merchant Navy, commemorated on Liverpool Naval Memorial, Panel 8, Column 1
There is a discrepancy between what's on the MI and the details on CWGC for Ian Williamson Blackadder, this is:The MI gives his rank as Petty Officer (Writer) R.N., indicating that he served in the Royal Navy, not the Merchant Navy as listed on CWGC.
And an 'earlier' Blackadder Family, also from an MI in Camelon Cemetery)
William Blackadder, born c1839, died at Linton Vale, Falkirk, 26th September 1893 (aged 54 years)
His wife
Eliza Thomson, born c1850, died 19th February 1912 (aged 62 years)
Their son
Thomas T. Blackadder, born c1869, died 6th December 1907 (aged 38 years)
Their daughter-in-law, (wife of Thomas T. Blackadder),
Agnes M. Miller, died 5th January 1954 (age unkown)
Malcolm Blackadder, son of Thomas T. & Agnes M. Blackadder, killed at Marseilles 1st October 1922, 1st Officer, M.M. (Mercantile/Merchant Marines)
Isn't it amazing how when someone mentions something they've discovered - as Christopher did, it sparks off all sorts of wee snippets. Here's hoping someone somewhere will be looking for their Blackadder ancestors . . . . .
Anne