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Percy Herbert DEWAR 1888–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Nov 1888

Birth Location: Plumstead, Kent, England

Death Date: 1972

Death Location: Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia

Father: George Dewar

Mother: Bertha Dewar

Spouse(s): Bessie Westron

Children(s): Nolan DEWAR, Eric DEWAR, Cyril Dewar, Harold Dewar

In 1888, Percy Herbert DEWAR entered the world in Plumstead, Kent, England, born to George Dewar And Bertha H S Dewar. In 1891, Percy Herbert DEWAR resided in St Nicholas, Plumstead, London, England. Percy Herbert DEWAR married Bessie May Westron, and had children including Cyril Edwin Dewar, Dulcre, Eric John Dewar, Harold Percival Dewar, Jean, Jim, Nolan Wilfred Dewar, Winifred Dewar, Wyn. Percy Herbert DEWAR passed away in 1972 in Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Percy Herbert DEWAR entered the world in Plumstead, Kent, England, born to George Dewar And Bertha H S Dewar.
  • In 1891, Percy Herbert DEWAR resided in St Nicholas, Plumstead, London, England.
  • Percy Herbert DEWAR married Bessie May Westron, and had children including Cyril Edwin Dewar, Dulcre, Eric John Dewar, Harold Percival Dewar, Jean, Jim, Nolan Wilfred Dewar, Winifred Dewar, Wyn.
  • Percy Herbert DEWAR passed away in 1972 in Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Percy DEWAR's Ancestors

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Percy DEWAR
1888–1972
Birth Place: Plumstead, Kent, England
Parents
George Dewar
1857–
Westminster, London, England
Bertha (H S) Dewar
1859–
Germany
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Percy DEWAR's Descendants

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Percy (Herbert) DEWAR (6 Nov 1888–1972) m. Bessie (May) Westron (1890–22 May 1970)
  1. 1. Nolan (Wilfred) DEWAR 1914–1995 m. Winifred (Mary) Hartigan 1914–1971
  2. 2. Eric (John) DEWAR 1918–1999
  3. 3. Cyril (Edwin) Dewar 1932–1941
  4. 4. Harold (Percival) Dewar 1916–

Percy DEWAR's Timeline

8 Records

1888
6 Nov 1888
Birth of Percy Herbert DEWAR in Plumstead, Kent, England
Plumstead, Kent, England
1891
1891
Age 3
Percy Herbert DEWAR resided here in St Nicholas, Plumstead, London, England
St Nicholas, Plumstead, London, England
1919
1919
Age 31
Percy Herbert DEWAR resided here in Lidcombe, Australia
Lidcombe, Australia
1920
1920
Age 32
Percy Herbert DEWAR resided here in Lidcombe
Lidcombe
1930
1930
Age 42
Percy Herbert DEWAR resided here in Flemington, Reid, New South Wales, Australia
Flemington, Reid, New South Wales, Australia
1972
9 May 1972
Age 84
Percy Herbert DEWAR resided here in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
1972
7 May 1972
Age 84
Death of Percy Herbert DEWAR in Marion Road, Auburn, New South Wales, Australia
Marion Road, Auburn, New South Wales, Australia
1972
1972
Age 84
Death of Percy Herbert DEWAR in Marion Road, Auburn
Marion Road, Auburn

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1888
    Event Place: Plumstead, Kent, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923, Public Record Office Victoria; Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (British Ports) [Microfiche Copy of VPRS 947]; Series: VPRS 7666
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 540; Folio: 41; Page: 20; GSU roll: 6095650
    [3] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [4] Australia, Newspaper Vital Notices, Fairfax Media; Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia
    [5] Sydney, Australia, Cemetery Headstone Transcriptions

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: St Nicholas, Plumstead, London, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 540; Folio: 41; Page: 20; GSU roll: 6095650

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 May 1910
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; BT27 Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and Successors: Outwards Passenger Lists; Reference Number: Series BT27-128278

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1910
    Event Place: Brisbane, Australia
    Record Source: Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923, Public Record Office Victoria; Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (British Ports) [Microfiche Copy of VPRS 947]; Series: VPRS 7666

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Lidcombe, Australia
    Record Source: Sands Directories: Sydney and New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1933

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lidcombe
    Record Source: Sydney and New South Wales, Australia, Sands Street Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Flemington, Reid, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source: Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980, Gould Genealogy; Chermside, QLD, Australia; Electoral Rolls

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 May 1972
    Event Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source: Australia and New Zealand, Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, 1800's to Current, The Sydney Morning Herald; Publication Date: 9 May 1972; Publication Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; ,_Percy_Herbert

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Sydney, Australia
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; BT27 Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and Successors: Outwards Passenger Lists; Reference Number: Series BT27-128278

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: London
    Record Source: Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923, Public Record Office Victoria; Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (British Ports) [Microfiche Copy of VPRS 947]; Series: VPRS 7666

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 May 1972
    Event Place: Marion Road, Auburn, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia, Newspaper Vital Notices, Fairfax Media; Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [3] Sydney, Australia, Cemetery Headstone Transcriptions
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Sydney Morning Herald; Publication Date: 9 May 1972; Publication Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; ,0.16322814,0.22489572,0.19255677&xi
    [5] Australia and New Zealand, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, The Sydney Morning Herald; Publication Date: 9 May 1972; Publication Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; ,0.16322814,0.22489572,0.19255677&xi

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1972
    Event Place: Marion Road, Auburn

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [2] Sydney, Australia, Cemetery Headstone Transcriptions

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