Richard BLEWETT

   Research Notes:

1851 U.K Census:

Age given: 38 years
Birthplace: Camborne, Cornwall
Dwelling Place: Pendarves Row, Camborne, Cornwall
Occupation: Miner

Present were wife Grace (34) of Camborne, children (born in Camborne): Richard (11), miner, Mary (8), scholar, Elizabeth (6), scholar, Hannah J. (4), William (9 months)

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In 1861, Grace Blewett (44), housekeeper, was widowed and living at 53 Roskear Fields, Camborne. At home were children (born in Camborne): Richard (20), copper miner, Elizabeth Ann (16), mine labourer, Hannah J. (14), mine labourer, William (10), mine labourer

In 1862, daughter Hannah Jane died.

In 1871, Grace Blewett (55), housekeeper, was widowed and living in Roskear Fields, Camborne. At home were Elizabeth A. (24), girl at mine, and William (20), copper miner (under surface)

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10 December... Letters of Administration of the Personal estate and effects of Richard Blewett, late of the Parish of Camborne in the County of Cornwall, miner, deceased, who died 1 May 1860 at Camborne aforesaid, were granted at Bodmin to Grace Blewett of Camborne aforesaid, widow, the relict of the said deceased, she having been first sworn.

England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, p. 234

   Marriage Information:

Richard married Grace MAGOR, daughter of Henry MAGOR and Mary MEAN, on 2 Dec 1838 in Camborne, Cornwall. (Grace MAGOR was born in 1814 in Camborne, Cornwall, christened on 4 Mar 1815 in Camborne, Cornwall and died in 1876 in Camborne, Cornwall.)

   Marriage Notes:

Richard Blewett, son of Richard, and Grace Magor, daughter of Henry.

[Richard and his brother Andrew married sisters]