As a result, Webb took another manager. Thanks for your help! In 1860, at the age of twelve, he was apprenticed for two years, aboard the training vessel Conway, with Rathbone Brothers, Shipping, in Liverpool, and again with the same company, he enlisted for a further three years apprenticeship aboard their Eastern cargo ships where he passed the examination as Second Mate. Tried to Cross Rapids in 1883 and Was Lost", "Capt. Try again. By tracing his family in various censuses and tithe & apportionment records, we have been able to determine Early life and career. Richburg, S.C.: Chester District Genealogical Society, 1985, West Virginia, United States - 23 Aug managed. Press. He of the English Channel swimming fame. BY Golf Channel Digital July 08, 2021. Between 1866 and 1875 he served on seven ships, the last one being the "Emerald", where he was appointed Captain. Captain Matthew Webb learnt to swim in the River Severn near the industrial village of Coalbrookdale near the modern English town of Telford. Tv Series 20032012 ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more completely! 1909 Erection of the Captain Webb memorial ( Courtesy of IGMT). . cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The adminstration was granted to John Slater of Dodds Green in the county of Chester. Year should not be greater than current year. Webb swam 21 miles from Dover, England to Cap Gris-Nez, France. Their second son, Matthew of the swimming fame, was born in Dawley, Shropshire in around 1848. The project was inspired by my mother-in-law. It doesn't matter whether he swam with him or was just a fellow drinker at the pub, this would mean that he was still alive in 1874 and lived a short buggy ride from either Lough Gill and Sligo town or . Get . Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? So emotional was the crowd that they removed the horses from his carriage and pulled it themselves to Ironbridge where they were met by another band from the 6th Shropshire Rifle Corps, and an official welcome from the Mayor of Wenlock. Genealogical Society, 1985 actresses, directors, writers and more finish for the 0311 GEN4 family, West,! Capt Matthew Webb was born on 19 Jan 1848. was fourteen months old, where they lived in the High Street. [11], After his record swim, Webb basked in national and international adulation, and followed a career as a professional swimmer. His adventure on August 25, 1875 helped seal his name in minds of Brits and made him an icon in swimming circles. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Genealogy profile for Matthew Webb, Capt Genealogy for Matthew Webb, Capt (deceased) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. FHL 975.747 H2s [Egger] Egger, Virdie Hodnett. Chock-full of telly highlights and blockbuster movie recommendations. lt;Private> Webb, Webb, Webb, Webb, Webb, Webb,