Edward Coombs 1852 - c1948

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Edward Coombs, the husband of Harriett Culmer (the first cousin three-times-removed on the mother's side of Nigel Horne), was born in Whitstable, Kent, England on Dec 27, 18521,2,3,4 and married Harriett (with whom he had 10 children: George Edward, Alice Ann, Emily Harriett, Charles F, Frank, Jessie May, Nelson Victor, Harriett, Sidney John and Alfred William Constable) in Faversham, Kent, England around Aug 18755.

Edward spent all of his life in Kent, England. Throughout his life, he lived in several places around the county: on Waterham Road, Hernhill on Apr 5, 18917; at Red Lion Inn, Hernhill on Mar 31, 19011; on Crockham Lane, Hernhill on Apr 2, 19116; and at 5 Manor Cottages, Swale on Sep 29, 19392.

He died c. May 1948 in Sittingbourne, Kent4.

Children

1. George Edward was born c. Aug 1878
2. Alice Ann was born c. Apr 1881
3. Emily Harriett was born c. Aug 1883
4. Charles F was born c. 1886
5. Frank was born c. 1888
6. Jessie May was born on Feb 13, 1891
7. Nelson Victor was born on Oct 6, 1894
8. Harriett was born c. Aug 1897
9. Sidney John was born on May 2, 1900
10. Alfred William Constable was born on Nov 2, 1901

Citations

1. 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast (was age 50 and the head of the household)
2. 1939 Register - Findmypast (was the head of the household)
3. England & Wales births 1837-2006 - Findmypast
4. England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 - Findmypast
5. England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 - Findmypast
6. 1911 Census for England & Wales - Findmypast (was age 60 and the head of the household)
7. 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast (was age 38 and the head of the household)

Notes

He became blind at some point, however he coped very well with his loss of sight and led a full life.

Media

Edward Coombs 1947

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