William Brenton (d.c.1833)

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William Brenton

NationalityBritish
RolesDockyard Staff
First Known Service21.10.1772ADM 29/8
Last Known Service31.3.1821ADM 29/8
Date of Deathc.1833ADM 29/8
Will Probated21.2.1833, PROB 11/1811/161

Date from	Date to	Event	Source
21.10.1772	9.3.1795	Appointed Shipwright at Plymouth Dockyard	ADM 29/8
10.3.1795	23.4.1795	Warranted Quarterman at Plymouth Dockyard Rated Sub Quarterman	ADM 29/8
24.4.1795	1.7.1795	Warranted Quarterman at Plymouth Dockyard Rated Pro Quarterman	ADM 29/8
2.7.1795	5.10.1811	Warranted Quarterman at Plymouth Dockyard	ADM 29/8
6.10.1811	31.3.1821	Appointed Measurer at Plymouth Dockyard Rated Sub Measurer	ADM 29/8

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