Cumberbatch Family History

George Comberbach[1, 2, 3, 4]

Male 1873 - 1960  (87 years)


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  • Name George Comberbach  [1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
    Birth 4 Sep 1873  Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 16, 17
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 3 Apr 1881  Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [17
    Scholar 
    Residence 3 Apr 1881  Union Workhouse, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [17
    Age: 8y 
    Occupation 5 Apr 1891  Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Soldier Private Militia 
    Age: 17y 
    • Employer/Employed/Neither Employer nor Employed: Employed
    Residence 5 Apr 1891  Burnley District Barracks, Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Age: 17y 
    Occupation 31 Mar 1901  Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Cotton Weaver 
    Age: 26y 
    • Employer, Worker, or Own account: Worker
    Residence 31 Mar 1901  95 Dewhurst Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Age: 26y 
    Occupation 2 Apr 1911  Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Cotton Weaver 
    Age: 36y 
    • Whether Employer, Worker, or Working on Own Account: Worker
    Residence 2 Apr 1911  95 Dewhurst Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Age: 36y 
    Occupation Between 19 Apr 1915 and 30 Mar 1917  [10, 11, 12
    Private 35988 No. 336 Protection Company, Royal Defence Corps 
    Residence 30 Mar 1917  41 Pringle Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Census 29 Sep 1939  41 Pringle Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    Name George Cumberbach  [17
    Occupation 29 Sep 1939  41 Pringle Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    Cotton Weaver Retired 
    Residence 29 Sep 1939  41 Pringle Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    Residence 30 Oct 1960  41 Pringle Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [15
    Death 30 Oct 1960  Queens Park Hospital, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [14, 15
    Age: 87y 
    Probate 5 Apr 1961  London, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [15
    Custom Reference Number 0000454 
    Custom Reference Number 1881029 
    Custom Reference Number 1891016 
    Custom Reference Number 1901007 
    Custom Reference Number 1911015 
    Custom Reference Number 1939116 
    Person ID I454  Cumberbatch
    Last Modified 31 Dec 2016 

    Father George COMBERBACH,   b. Between Jul 1840 and Sep 1840, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Jan 1888 and Mar 1888, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 47 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Walmsley,   b. Cal 1840, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Apr 1876 and Jun 1876, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 36 years) 
    Marriage Between Jul 1862 and Sep 1862  Blackburn Registration District, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 18
    Family ID F145  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ellen Wood,   b. 11 Nov 1872, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Apr 1957 and Jun 1957, Blackburn Registration District, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years)  [1, 2
    Marriage 3 Feb 1894  St Peters Church, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 10
    Children 
     1. George Edward Comberbach,   b. 18 Jun 1894, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Oct 1985, Hyndburn & Rossendale Registration District, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years)
     2. Robert Comberbach,   b. Between Oct 1896 and Dec 1896, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Jul 1961 and Sep 1961, Blackburn Registration District, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years)
     3. Clarice Comberbach,   b. Between Jan 1900 and Mar 1900, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Oct 1902 and Dec 1902, Blackburn Registration District, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 2 years)
    Family ID F153  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 19 Oct 2014 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 4 Sep 1873 - Blackburn, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Scholar - 3 Apr 1881 - Blackburn, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Age: 8y - 3 Apr 1881 - Union Workhouse, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Soldier Private Militia,Age: 17y - 5 Apr 1891 - Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Age: 17y - 5 Apr 1891 - Burnley District Barracks, Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 3 Feb 1894 - St Peters Church, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Cotton Weaver,Age: 26y - 31 Mar 1901 - Blackburn, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Age: 26y - 31 Mar 1901 - 95 Dewhurst Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Cotton Weaver,Age: 36y - 2 Apr 1911 - Blackburn, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Age: 36y - 2 Apr 1911 - 95 Dewhurst Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 30 Mar 1917 - 41 Pringle Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 29 Sep 1939 - 41 Pringle Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Cotton Weaver Retired - 29 Sep 1939 - 41 Pringle Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 29 Sep 1939 - 41 Pringle Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 30 Oct 1960 - 41 Pringle Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Age: 87y - 30 Oct 1960 - Queens Park Hospital, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsProbate - 5 Apr 1961 - London, England Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • George Comberbach was the son of George Comberbach and Elizabeth nee Walmsley. He was born in 1873 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. He was originally spent almost 2 years in a militia and can be found in barracks at Habergham Eaves, Burnley, England in the 1891 census. 10 years previously he was in the Union Workhouse, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, England. He served in the

      On 3 February 1894 he married Ellen Wood at St Peters Church, Blackburn, England. They had three children together:

      * George Edward Comberbach born 18 June 1894 - 1985
      * Robert Comberbach born 1896 - 1961
      * Clarice Comberbach born 1900 and died 1902

      In 1902, George Comberbach developed neurasthenia in Blackburn. Neurasthenia is a ‘nerve weakness’. The disease was identified and named in the late 1800s when nervous illnesses and nervous breakdown became common in North America and Europe. The American neurologist George Beard popularised the term, attributing the ‘epidemic’ of neurasthenia to the speed and fragmentation of modern industrialised life - especially in the US. He identified six factors: ‘steam power, the periodical press, the telegraph, the sciences, the mental activity of women, and the erosion of religious faith’. The neurasthenia diagnosis was based on cutting-edge research into disabling nerve diseases such as muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis. The name, however, never caught on among British physicians because many regarded it as an unconvincing American attempt to lend false scientific legitimacy to the old ‘English malady’ of nerves.

      He enlisted on 19th April 1915 in Preston, Lancashire at the age of 41 for the duration of the war and served for 1 year and 346 days in total.
      Certificate of Medical Examination - I have examined (Name) George Comberbach and find that he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations. He can see at the required distance with either eye; his heart and lungs are healthy; he has the free use of his joints and limbs; he does not suffer from hernia; and declares that he is not subject to fits of any description. I consider him fit for service as a local guard in the Territorial Force. April 19, 1915, Preston

      Certificate of Primary Military Examination - I hereby certify that the above-named man was inspected by me, and I consider him Fit for service as a local guard in the Territorial Force, and that due care has been exercised in his enlistment. April 19, 1915, Preston.

      Certificate of Approving Officer - I certify that this Attestation of the above-named man is correct, and properly filled up, and that the required forms appear to have been complied with. I accordingly approve, and appoint him to the 4th Loyal North Lancs Regt, April 19, 1915, Preston.

      He was considered too old for active war service so was enlisted in the Territorial Force of the 4th Battery of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment as Private 20909 but on 29th July 1916 he transferred to be Private 35988 in the 336th Protection Company of the Royal Defence Corps.

      In 1916 his medical illness recurred. George suffered from loss of memory and noises in his head. He was admitted to hospital nine times for nervous breakdowns. He was admitted to Pembroke Dock Hospital for 11 days on one occasion. At his medical examination George described himself as "Completely Done." On 30 March 1917 George Comberbach was permanently discharged from the Army as being no longer physically fit due to the neurasthenia he contracted in 1902 in Blackburn. His description at time of his discharge was :
      Age: 42
      Height: 5 feet 5 inches
      Complexion: Fair
      Eyes: Blue
      Hair: Brown
      Trade: Clerk
      Intended place of residence: 41 Pringle Street, Blackburn
      Military character: Very Good
      Character awarded in accordance with King's Regulations: This man bears a very good character, is steady and well where directed.

      An Army Medical Board determined that he his neurasthenia was contracted before his military service and was not aggravated by it. However an appeal, under Royal Warrant, resulted in George being awarded a £25 gratuity.

      ROLL OF INDIVIDUALS entitled to the "WAR BADGE"
      T.P. 1033
      Regimental No: 35988
      Rank: Private
      Name: Comberback George
      Unit discharged from: 336 Pro. Co. RDC
      No of Badge: 39999
      Date of Enlistment: 19 April 1914
      Date of Discharge: 30 March 1917
      Cause of Discharge: Para 392 XVI Kings Regulation Sick
      Whether served overseas: No
      At 4, London Wall Buildings, E.C. 24 March 1917

      British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 about George Comberback
      Name: George Comberback
      Regiment or Corps: R Dept 336 Pro Co
      Regimental Number: 35988 [10, 11, 12]
    • 1961
      COMBERBACH George of 41 Pringle Street Blackburn died 30 October 1960 at Queens Park Hospital Blackburn Administration London 5 April to George Edward Comberbach boiler maintenance man. Effects £164.
      [15]

  • Sources 
    1. [S22] Paul Leyland, Family History Database by Paul Leyland, (Received by email.).

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    5. [S2254] Births England & Wales 1873 Dec Blackburn, Comberbach George, (www.freebmd.org.uk).

    6. [S1770] Census 1891 Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire, England RG12/3372/132/p12, (RG12/3372/132/p12).

    7. [S1184] Marriages England & Wales 1894 Mar Blackburn, George Comberbach & Ellen Wood, (www.freebmd.org.uk).

    8. [S1183] Census 1901 Blackburn, Lancashire, England RG13/3912/17/p25, (RG13/3912/17/p25).

    9. [S615] Census 1911 Blackburn, Lancashire, England RG14PN25101 RG78PN1437 RD474 SD6 ED8 SN197, (RG14PN25101 RG78PN1437 RD474 SD6 ED8 SN197).

    10. [S7998] WW1 Pension Record George Comberbach.

    11. [S7999] WW1 Silver War Badge Records for Private 35988 George Comberback.

    12. [S8000] Medal Index Card WW1 George Comberback Private 35988 336 Protection Company Royal Defence Corps.

    13. [S11024] Census 1939 41 Pringle Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England RG101/4224B/023/37 Letter Code:NBBR, (RG101/4224B/023/37 Letter Code:NBBR).

    14. [S3727] Deaths England & Wales 1960 Dec Blackburn, George Comberbach.

    15. [S11535] Will of George Comberbach died 30 October 1960.

    16. [S5544] Births England & Wales 1873 Dec Qtr Blackburn, George Comberbach.

    17. [S2253] Census 1881 Blackburn, Lancashire, England RG11/4199/101/p21, (RG11/4199/101/p21).

    18. [S2656] Marriages England & Wales 1862 Sep Blackburn, Comberbach George, (www.freebmd.org.uk).