George Phillips Towry (c.1729-1817)

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George Phillips Towry

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1729CSORN
First Known Service10.2.1757CSORN
WifeElizabeth More (d. bef. 1770) - Married 6.6.1766 - St. Martin's in the Fields, Westminster NMM
WifeSusanna HaywoodNMM
Son
George Henry TowryBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1788-1805
NMM
DaughterAnne [Law] (1769-1843)NMM
Last Known Service12.3.1817CSORN
Date of Death12.3.1817ref:1433
Will Probated26.4.1817, PROB 11/1591/419

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
10.2.1757 LieutenantCSORN
2.10.17849.1817Appointed Commissioner of the Victualling BoardNMM
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Posted by Anthony Ward on Sunday 29th of December 2019 00:42

Great information thanks - I am searching for the children of George Henry Towry and their families, one of which I believe to be my Grandmother Anne Piddocke. Trying to get the connection if anyone can help please.

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