We remember Mary Rudge who passed away one hundred and one years this day on Saturday, 22-xi-1919. She was born in Leominster, Herefordshire on February 6th, 1842. Her father was … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Mary Rudge (06-ii-1842 22-xi-1919)
We remember Reverend John Owen who passed away on the 24th November 1901) John Owen was born on April 8th, 1827 to John and Sarah Owen in Marchington, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Rev. John Owen (08-iv-1827 24-xi-1901)
We remember Amos Burn who passed away on November 25th, 1925. Amos Burn was born in Kingston-upon-Hull on Sunday, December 31st 1848 to Amos and Mary Burn (née Webster). His … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Amos Burn (31-xii-1848 25-xi-1925)
We remember Anthony Dickins who passed away this day (Wednesday, November 25th) in 1987. Anthony Stewart Mackay Dickins was born at 1 Rivers Street, Bath, Somerset on Sunday, November 1st, … Continue reading Death Anniversary for Anthony Dickins (01-xi-1914 25-xi-1987)
We remember IM Bob Wade OBE who was born 100 years ago today on Sunday, April 10th 1921 In 1979 Queen's Birthday Honours List, Civil Division Bob Wade was awarded … Continue reading Death Anniversary of IM Robert Wade OBE (10-iv-1921 29-xi-2008)
BCN remembers Dr. A(lfred) Christopher Reeves who passed away on Monday, December 3rd, 2012 in St. Agnes, Cornwall. His probate record (#4073868) is dated December 3rd, 2012 being recorded in … Continue reading Death Anniversary of A(lfred) Christopher Reeves (19-ii-1939 03-xii-2012)
We remember John Fuller who passed away aged 76 on Wednesday, December 8th 2004. His death was recorded in the district of Lancaster. At the end of his life he … Continue reading Death Anniversary of John Fuller (12-v-1928 08-xii-2004)
We remember English player Joseph Blake who passed away on Tuesday, December 11th, 1951. Joseph Henry Blake was born on Thursday, February 3rd, 1859 in Farnborough, Hampshire. His parents were … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Joseph Blake (11-xii-1951)
PH Clarke We remember FM Peter Clarke who passed away on Thursday, December 11th, 2014 whilst living at Chapel House, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9SQ Peter Hugh Clarke was born on … Continue reading Death Anniversary of FM Peter Clarke (18-iii-1933 11-xii-2014)
Death Anniversary of Richard Griffith (22-vii-1872 11-xii-1955) See Chess World, Volume 11, Number 6, June 1956, page 128. Here is his Wikipedia entry.