Samuel John BLACKMORE

  General Notes:

Births Depwade Dec 1859 4b 394(not very legible)
Registered in the Harleston sub district of Depwade
1 Oct 1859 Wortwell, Samuel John, Boy, William Blackmore, Ann Blackmore formerly Muxworthy, Railway Labourer. The informant was Ann Blackmore mother of Wortwell on 2 November 1859.

Marriages Mar 1884 Chelsea 1a 484
Ashley Ellen Elizabeth
Blackmore Samuel John
ELLIS Edmond
SEAR Mary Ann

Marriage Certificate
at St Lukes parish church, Chelsea on 1 Mar 1884
Samuel John Blackmore, 24, Bachelor, Engineer, 36 Glebe Place. Father William Blackmore, sub-contractor
Ellen Elizabeth Ashley, 23, Spinster, - , 20 Cheyne Walk. Father Thomas Ashley, Gardener
Witnesses were William Gaygan and Elizabeth Stanniers

Deaths Mar 1950 Barnstaple 7a 333 Blackmore Samuel J aged 90

Death certificate
Death on 2nd March 1950 at 8 Belmont Avenue, Ilfracombe
Samuel John Blackmore, male, 90 years.
Occupation was Inspector of Iron and Steel (London County Council) Retired.
The informant was F.G. Blackmore, daughter, of same address on 3rd March 1950.
- The informant was almost certainly Nellie Gertrude.

A family tree with the Skyrme family (descendants of Samuel's brother William Henry) only lists three children.

The electoral roll for Ilfracombe in 1945 lists Samuel J and Nellie G at 8 Belmont Avenue.

Comment on Death Certificate
The death certificate was not totally conclusive, but as he worked for the London County Council (as did his brother George Frederick), it pointed to being the correct person. He was certainly living in London in 1920 [when his father died]. However, see below regarding his army papers that contain a copy of the same death certificate and so prove that this was the correct person. Also, the funeral notice in the Ilfracombe Journal refers to Mr R Garnish, nephew - son of sister Lucy.

Electoral Register 1945 marked QD June Barnstaple Division
Ilfracombe (West Ward)
8 Belmont Avenue
4434 Blackmore Samuel J
4435 Blackmore Nellie G

Confirmation has been obtained through the article in the Ilfracombe Chronicle on 11th March 1950.
OLD INHABITANT'S DEATH
Former London County Council Inspector
One of Ilfracombe's oldest inhabitants died on Friday at the age of 90 in the person of Mr Samuel John Blackmore, of 8 Belmont Avenue. A native of Norwich, Mr Blackmore served in the R.A.O.C. for 26 years, attaining the rank of armament sergeant major, and was later employed as an inspector of iron and steel by the London County Council.
He leaves two daughters, Miss N.G. Blackmore and Mrs T. Pearson.
The funeral took place on Monday, a service being conducted by the Rev. R. E. Falkner. The interment was in Score Cemetery. The immediate mourners were : Mr J. A. C. Blackmore, grandson; Mr T. Pearson, son in law; Mr R. Garnish, nephew; and Mr J. McIvor (representing Mrs McIvor, granddaughter).
Wreaths were sent : Nellie, Hilda, Tom, and Valerie; Jean, grandchildren and great-grandchildren ; Reg and Mabel; Lois and Will, Edie and Fred; Mr & Mrs Cutler; Edie, Florrie, and Nellie; Mrs Channing, Mrs King, Mrs Beer, and Mrs Burnett; P. M. Sluman; Mr and Mrs Tucker and Audrey; and friends and neighbours.

The pointers to confirmation of the correct Samuel
- born in Norwich (close to anyway)
- served in RAOC (see censuses)
- R Garnish was a nephew
- N G Blackmore was a daughter (Nellie Gertrude)
- see discharge and pension papers from army - includes the same death certificate
- Valerie is Hilda's daughter,

- JAC Blackmore is son of Samuel Clive (John Alastair Clive)
- JAC Blackmore married Daphne Cutler, so Mr & Mrs Cutler are likely to be her parents
- but who is "Mrs McIvor, granddaughter"?
Possible? daughter Valerie married and lived in Wandsworth. Doesn't seem right, see birth below
Marriage
Name: MCIVER, James M
Registration District: Help Wandsworth
County: London
Year of Registration: 1941
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
Spouse's last name: Blackmore
Volume No: Help 1D
Page No: Help 1187
same ref :
Name: BLACKMORE, Margaret G to McIver
Registration District: Wandsworth

Birth
Name: Margaret G Blackmore
Mother's Maiden Surname: Mouat
Date of Registration: Jul Aug Sep 1919
Registration district: Wandsworth
Registration county: Greater London
Volume Number: 1d
Page Number: 1117

1861 census
RG9/029 F101 P50
8 Town Meadows, Sands End, Fulham
William Blackmore, Head, Mar, 34, Railway Labourer, Wevonshire Burrington (sic)
Ann do, Wife, Mar, 30, , do Fremington
Eliza Ann do, Daugh, Un, 9, Scholar, do Fremington
William Hy do, Son, Un, 6, Scholar, do Fremington
George F(?) do, Son, Un, 4, Scholar, Suffolk Martlesham
Samuel J do, Son, Un, 1, , Norfolk Worthwold

1871 census
RG10/057 F13 P18 (cont'd on F14 P19)
St Peters Wharf Cottage, Hammersmith
Ann Blackmore, Head, Wife, 39, Labourer Wife, Devonshire Barnstaple
William do, Son, , 16, Errand Boy, Devonshire Barnstaple
Samuel Blackmore, Son, , 11, Scholar, Norfolk Wortwell
Thomas do, Son, , 9, Scholar, Middx Fulham
Lucy do, Daur, , 6, Scholar, Devonshire Barnstaple
Ellen do, Daur, , 3, , Middx Hammersmith

1881 census
Not found. Could have been abroad? Prob not as he joined the army in 1884

Redenhall is very close to Wortwell
1891 census
RG12/893 F115 P24
Avenue Road 4 Birkbeck, Brading, Hampshire (Isle of Wight)
Samuel J Blackmore, Head, M, 31, Staff Sergeant Artificers, Norfolk Redinghall
Ellen E do, Wife, M, 30, , Middlesex Kew
Nellie G do. Daughter, , 6, , Kent Plumstead
Samuel C do, Son, , 1, , Ceylon

1901 census
RG13/1698 F38 P16
20 Lee Terrace, Lee Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex
Samuel J Blackmore, Head, M, 41, Arm't Sergt Major A O C, born Norfolk Reddinghall
Ellen E Blackmore, Wife, M, 39, , Surrey Richmond
Nelly G Blackmore, Daur, S, 16, , Kent (crossed out) Plumstead London
Samuel C Blackmore, Son, S, 11, Ceylon Truncomalis
Hilda G Blackmore, Daur, S, 6, , I of Wight Sandown
- 20 Lee Road is part of a long terrace of Victorian houses. It is presumed that this terrace is what is referred to as Lee Terrace

Not yet found in 1911. Tried using "Address search" for Gartmoor Gardens in Southfield ward, but he is not listed at no. 75

1914 - living in London according to newspaper report of brother in law's funeral (Frederick Garnish)
1920 - living in London according to newspaper report of his father's funeral

1915 Electoral Roll
75 Gartmoor Gardens, Southfield Ward, Wandsworth
Blackmore Samuel John

NB Samuel Clive is living in Wandsworth, a few doors from his father
1919 Electoral Roll (absent voters list)
75 Gartmoor Gardens, Putney Division, Wandsworth
Blackmore Samuel John, 533 ASM RAOC att POC
69 Gartmoor Gardens, Putney Division, Wandsworth
Samuel Blackmorr, Lieut RAOC in 1919

1918, 1921 Electoral Roll
75 Gartmoor Gardens, Southfield Ward, Wandsworth
Blackmore Samuel John
Blackmore Ellen Elizabeth

1918 Electoral Roll (absent voters list)
75 Gartmoor Gardens, Southfield Ward, Wandsworth
Blackmore Samuel John, 533 ASM RAOC att POC

1939 Register
Ref: RG101/6822E/014/20 Letter Code: WFOH
8 Belmont Avenue , Ilfracombe U.D., Devon, England
Samuel J Blackmore 01 Oct 1859 Male Fitter & Turner Widowed 134 1
Nellie G Blackmore 07 Dec 1884 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Single 134 2
Jean A Blackmore 08 Aug 1913 Female Clerk Ministry Of Health Single 134 3
- Jean is the daughter of Samuel Clive Blackmore (son of Samuel John)

No births of children from Sep 1911 (when mother's maiden name was listed)

There is a family called Blackmore at the same address in Ilfracombe as Samuel was in 1950 - but, after speaking to them, it appears to be a total coincidence!

Army papers from WO364 (pension claims 1914/18) at The National Archives - available on ancestry.co.uk

Form No. 58933 Proceedings on Discharge (also has 1914/18 written at the top)
No. 19
Army Rank: Armament Sergeant Major
Name: Samuel John Blackmore
Corps: Machinery Artificer Section, Army Ordnance Corps
Date of discharge: 27^th July 1905
Place of Discharge: Woolwich
Discharge details
Age: 45 yrs 9 months
Height 5 feet 7½ inches
Chest measurement: 35½ inches
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Brown (turning grey)
Trade: Fitter
Intended place of residence: 42 Nethdale Road, Plumstead, Kent
Descriptive marks: Scar on left forearm
Reason for discharge: Termination of 2nd period of engagement
Conduct and Character : Exemplary, Sober and Trustworthy
Special qualifications for employment in civilian life : is a very good fitter
Number of good conduct badges: W.O.
Medals and decorations: Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Certificate of Education: First Class
Length of Service: 21 years 0 days
Reservations by soldier: I have not yet been finally settled up with
Statement of Service of No. 19
Service reckons from 28 - 7 - 84
Promoted 28-7-91 to QM ??
Transferred as QM Sgt to RA Dist Extr South'n Dev'n Portsmouth 1st April 1893
Re-engaged for the Royal Artillery at Gosport 2nd July 1894 for such term as shall complete 21 years
Promoted Quart. Sgt Major 1.4.98
Granted G.B. Medal 20-7-03
Auth'd ?OB Mauritius ???
Medical History:
Enlisted 26th July 1884 at Woolwich
Born at Redenhall Norfolk
Age 24
Former trade Fitter
Height 67½ inches
Weight 134 pounds
Chest 36½ inches
Physical Dev. Good
Small pox marks None
Vaccination marks : 3 on left arm
When vaccinated Infancy and 1881
Marks on body Scar on left forearm
Re vaccinated 7 August 1884
on enlistment joined Ordnance Artificer, reg no 25, 28 July 1884
transferred to Royal Artillery, reg no 96753, 1-4-93
transferred to Army Ordnance Corps, reg no 1-9, 1-4-96
Blackmore Samuel 96753
Woolwich 5-8-84
Columbo Ceylon 25-2-85
Trimcomalee 14-6-88
Columbo 28-10-89
HMS Orontes 28-2-90
Pon??? 10-?-90
Sandown 10-9-94
Sandown 15-12-96
xPG Jamaica 1-1-97
Station Hospital St Lucia 30-11-98
Mauritius 25-2-02
Copy of death certificate from 1950 as detailed above
annotated on the reverse
5D/AWO 547
Chelsea No. 58933/C
Date of Adm 27-7-05
Vr No ND/F 3982
stamped Paymaster General 16 Mar 1950
Army Reserve (Special Reservists)
One Year's Service Attestation of
533 Samuel John Blackmore of A.O. Corps
born Reddinghall Norfolk
British
Age 55years 7 days
Trade Fitter
address 75 Gartmoor Gds Southfield
apprenticeship - Yes T.E. 1879
married Yes
previous service AOC 21 years Pensioned
agreed to "term of one year or until war is over"
signed at Woolwich 9 Oct 1914
form annotated - Enlisted for Promotion Forthwith to rank of Armament Sergt Major
Statement of service of 533 Samuel John Blackmore
AOC, , Attested, Pte, 9-10-14
AOC, , Promoted & appointed Arm. S.M., S.M., 9-10-14
RAOC, POC, volunteers for one yearunder no 55 of 1919 in the rank of W.O Class 1 (Arm't S.M.), (WO Class 1 (Arm't S.M), 20-2-19
RAOC, P??, Proceeded on dispersal leave, VOI (??), 20-2-20
Demob 18 March 1920 in London, home address 75 Gartmoor Gardens, Southfields SW
- stamps and signatures refer to Commanding Personnel Ordnance College (presumably P.O.C referred to elsewhere)
Military History Sheet
Service at Home, 9/10/1914 to 18/3/20, 5 years 163 days
rest of form is blank except
next of kin: Wife Ellen Elizabeth , 75 Gartmoor Gds Southfields SW
particulars of marriage: Ellen Elizabeth Ashley spinster, St Lukes Chelsea Mar 1st 1884
Enlistment papers
age 55 years
height 5ft 8ins
weight 166 lbs
chest 39½ ins
eyes Grey, hair Grey
religion Wesleyan
marks Scar L Forearm
another military history sheet of previous service
Home, 28.7.84 to 28.1.85
Ceylon 29.1.85 to 2.4.90
Home 2.4.90 to 14.12.96
Jamaica 15.12.96 to 22.11.98
St Lucia 22.11.98 to 17.1.01
Home 18.1.01 to 17.11.02
Mauritius 18.11.02 to 30.4.05
Home 1.5.05 to 27.7.05
total service 21 years
Next of kin:
Wife Ellen Eliz, 39 Hemstock Rd Plumstead Kent
Father William, South Molton (crossed out) Ilfracombe Devon
Brother William Hy, Ceylon Pink(?) St Settlements
Brother Geo Fred, 30 Rylett Gardens Hammersmith (a previos Hammersmith address is crossed out and unreadable)
Son Samuel Clive, born 1-9-89
Daughter Nellie Gertrude born 1-5-85
medal Good Conduct 20-7-03
to whom married Ellen Elizabeth Ashley
married at Parish Church of St Lukes Chelsea 1st March 1884
passed classes of Instruction ? Carriage Dept R ?, 26-7-84
certificates of education
Awarded 2nd class Artificer
Awarded 1st class certificate, 31-3-96
Children
Nellie Gertrude 7-12-84
Samuel Clive 30-6-89
Hilda Grace 13-9-94
place of discharge Woolwich
reason Term 2nd period of engagement

  Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation: Engineer, Mar 1884, Chelsea, London, England.

• Occupation: Sergeant Ordnance Artificer Corps, Dec 1884, Plumstead, Kent, England.

• Occupation: Staff Sergeant Artificers, 1891, Brading, Isle Of Wight, England.

• Occupation: Quarter Master Sergeant Royal Artillery, Sep 1894, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, England.

• Occupation: Army Sergeant Major A Q C, 1901, Dovercourt, Essex, England.

Samuel married Ellen Elizabeth ASHLEY, daughter of Thomas ASHLEY and Unknown, on 1 Mar 1884 in Chelsea, London, England.¹ (Ellen Elizabeth ASHLEY was born circa 1860 in Kew, Surrey, England and died on 25 Apr 1931 in Ilfracombe, Devon, England ^{4 5}.)