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. He was baptised at Marchington, St. Peter on April 9th, 1827 by H. Bennett and their residence was recorded as "Brook House". His father is … 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 father is recorded as a merchant. Amos and Mary were residents of Bourne Street at the time of the birth. On February 15th 1849 Amos … 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, 1914. On this day was the Battle of Coronel — The Royal Navy suffered its first defeat of World War I, after a British squadron … 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 the OBE. The citation read simply : “For services to Chess” He won the BCF Presidents' Award in 1986. In the Foreword to the 2009 … Continue reading Death Anniversary of IM Robert Wade OBE (10-iv-1921 29-xi-2008)
Signature of JM Aitken from a Brian Reilly "after dinner" postcard from Hastings Christmas Congress, 1945-1946 We remember Dr. James Aitken who passed away on Saturday, December 3rd, 1983. James Macrae Aitken was born on Tuesday, October 28th 1908 in Calderbank, Lanarkshire, Scotland. His very early history is best record here at the wonderful Chess Scotland web … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Dr. James Aitken (27-x-1908 03-xii-1983)
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 the Bristol registry. Alfred Christopher Reeves was born in Wharfedale, Yorkshire on Sunday, February 19th, 1939. His mother's name was Tomlin. Alfred detested his first … Continue reading Death Anniversary of A(lfred) Christopher Reeves (19-ii-1939 03-xii-2012)
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 Joseph Denner and Eliza Blake (née Early). In 1871 Joseph (aged 12) had a brother Frank (aged 10), sisters Annie (8), Elizabeth S (7), Eliza … 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 Saturday, March 18th 1933 in West Ham, London. His mother's maiden name was Ekblom. From The Modest Master of Morwenstow by James Pratt (sadly, as … 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.
We remember David Pritchard who passed away on Monday, December 12th, 2005. David Brine Pritchard was born on Sunday, October 19th, 1919. On this day the first US Distinguished Service Medal was awarded to a living female recipient, Anna Howard Shaw. He was born in Wandsworth taking his mothers' Winifred maiden name of Brine (as … Continue reading Death Anniversary of David Pritchard (19-x-1919 12-xii-2005)