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James Seamark / Seamarks 1831-1919

Relationship : Third Great Grandparent

James “the poacher” used both surnames during his life. His Grave is inscribed Seamark.

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Lucy Craddock 1838 – 1923

Relationship : Third Great Grandparent

Wife of James 1831-1919, it can be clearly seen that the picture is taken on the same day, this dates the pictures pre-1919.

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Note: Surname Seamark.

Rose Pallant [Cox/Seamarks] 1887-1969

Relationship : Great Grandparent

Rose was born in Pimlico London, the family was originally from Hitcham Suffolk, The family returned to Hitcham circa 1898.

Rose left Hitcham/Chelsworth Suffolk to return to London, whilst in Service, 1910's Rose met, Ernest Charles Smith, Ernest and Rose exchanged many postcards. Ernest died at Gallipoli 6th August 1915 service no 10728 4th Worc Regt prior to WW1 and Gallipoli, Ernest served in Bareilly India.

From the Commonwealth War Commission Ernest was aged 31 at time of death and is buried in Turkey [born 1884] Son of Charles and Esther Ann Smith, of Dean St., Brewood, Staffs.

Rose moved to Bedfordshire from London as a member of Lady Ampthil's "Oakley House, Household".

Wedding day group photograph, 30 June 1917, Stevington Beds. This is of Rose’s first marriage to Edwin Cox, Edwin can be seen in Army uniform. The other couple in the photograph are the Cowley’s. Edwin died WW1, Rose later married Frederick Seamarks.

Frederick George Seamarks 1883-1921

Relationship : Great Grandparent

At an early age became lame in one leg due to falling on a rusty tin. Frederick learnt the shoe trade in Rushden but always lived in Stevington.

Left the Shoe trade for farming.

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Note: Seamarks

Frederick William Davis 1866-1933

Relationship : Great Grandfather

Ethel Elizabeth Williman 1878 – 1967

Relationship : Great Grandmother

See Williman notes.

Edward “Ted” Cox 1917 - 1934

Relationship : Half grandnephew

Ted died young after taking up employment in Bedford in a factory. Wood dust on the lungs.

Factory work paid more than the Stevington Farms.

Mother: Rose Cox nee Pallant later Seamarks

John Edward Henry Hill aka Jack Hill 1917-1985

Relationship First Cousin twice removed

Son of Gert Hill [nee Pallant], Born London 1917 Died Bristol 1985

Mentioned in 1963 Land Registry for Pallant Hitcham properties with Sister Gertrude aka Millie.

16 Nov 1963, The land is subject to the rights contained in a deed of grant between (1) Gertrude Amelia Thomas and (2) John Edward Henry Hill

Herbert Alfred Seamarks Born 8^th February 1915, Plymouth Devon

Relationship : Half First Cousins twice removed

Joined Navy 17^th July 1933. Herbert’s twin brother William George was killed in action on H.M.S. Galatea their father George Seamarks left Stevington Bedfordshire and joined the Navy on 13 July 1909 [George, Half brother of Frederick George Seamarks above].

Herbert ships included Queen Elizabeth 1935-1937, WW2 ships Drake, Rodney, Pembroke and Orion.

Photo 1951.

Arthur Harry Winkle Seamarks 1880 –1975

First Cousins three times removed

Left to Right Kathleen, Harry, Elsie, Beatrice

Front Emily Rebecca [nee Millard] with Lawrence

James William Seamark[s] and Ellen Seamark[s] [nee Appleby]. Picture circa 1937

Relationship : First Cousins four times removed

First Labour Council Member for Bedford and JP

James rose from the Bedford Poor House, and was an active member of the Howard Church in Bedford.

James and Ellen Seamark with Lillian Appleby [nee Knight] circa 1919

The second picture includes Lillian Knight of Olney who was apprenticed to James. The picture was taken prior to Lillian’s marriage to Aubrey Appleby nephew of Ellen Seamark. Aubrey was serving with the Australian forces in WW1 and met Lillian whilst visiting the Seamark’s household. The picture was taken prior to November 1919.

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Theodore William John Seamarks 1907-1987

Relationship : Second cousins twice removed

Middle photograph Johnny Seamarks [Left] and Reg Perkins before their Bedfordshire middleweight title fight.

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Florence Seamarks and Walter Seamarks

Relationship : Third Cousins

Albert Mitchell on the left. Florence Seamarks and Walter Seamarks (brother & Sister). Picture taken August 1973

Sydney Seamarks 1907-1967

Relationship : Third Cousins three times removed

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