- Keeper: David R Woollcombe
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| Born | 1795 |
|---|---|
| Died | 1865 |
| Son of George Woollcombe and Maria Woollcombe | |
George Woollcombe
George Woollcombe was born on 14 April 1795 in Plymouth, Devon.
His father, George, was 30 and his mother, Maria, was 21.
He joined the Royal Navy in 1808 at age 13 and served in the American war in 1814 having had particular distinguished service recognised under Sir Edward Troubridge.
He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1815 aged 20;
He married Mary Elizabeth Ley on 22 November 1827 in Cockington, Devon.
They had nine children in 18 years.
He died on 3 July 1865 at Hemerdon, Devon, at the age of 70.
Timeline
Death of Mother, Maria Woollcombe
Married Mary Elizabeth Ley
Birth of Daughter, Mary Jane
Death of Father, George Woollcombe
Birth of Son, Richard Woollcombe
Vice Admiral
Birth: 14 Apr 1795 • Plymouth, Devon, England; Death: 3 Jul 1865 • Hemerdon; Marriage: 22/11/1827 • Cockington, Devon, England; Residence: 1861 • Plympton St Mary, Devon, England; Residence: 1851 • Cockington, Devon, England Life Story Events 14 Apr 1795 Birth George Woollcombe was born on 14 April 1795 in Plymouth, Devon, to Maria Woollcombe, age 21, and George Woollcombe, age 30. 14 Apr 1795 • Plymouth, Devon, England 22 Nov 1827 Age 32 Marriage George Woollcombe married Mary Elizabeth Ley in Cockington, Devon, on 22 November 1827 when he was 32 years old. Mary Elizabeth Ley 1806–1887 22/11/1827 • Cockington, Devon, England 1851 Age 56 Residence George Woollcombe lived in Cockington, Devon, in 1851. Relation to Head of House: Lodger 1851 • Cockington, Devon, England 1861 Age 66 Residence George Woollcombe lived in Plympton, Devon, in 1861. Relation to Head of House: Head 1861 • Plympton St Mary, Devon, England 3 Jul 1865 Age 70 Death George Woollcombe died on 3 July 1865 in Hemerdon, Devon, when he was 70 years old. 3 Jul 1865 • Hemerdon
Died 1865
Death of Daughter, Mary Jane
Death of Son, George Ley Woollcombe
Death of Son, Richard Woollcombe