Ancestors and Descendants of Adams and Mann and Others

  Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree-- William Adams (lifesaver) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Adams (25 January 1864 – 14 October 1913) was a lifesaver, swimmer and swimming instructor from Gorleston on the east coast of England. He made his first rescue at the age of 11 and went on to save a total of 140 lives from drowning. William Adams also has the distinction of appearing twice in the Carnegie Hero Fund Roll of Honour. He was known as "The Hero of Gorleston Pier" and also as "Professor" Adams in recognition of the expert swimming tuition he provided. He held 20 Royal Humane Society Certificates, 14 silver medals, two gold (and the highest distinction of all) the bronze medal with three clasps. He is one of only four people to have received the Royal Humane Society bronze medal with three clasps. Notable rescues and awards William Adams developed into a highly proficient swimmer at an early age. He made his first rescue when only 11 by...

  Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree-Engineman John Thomas Mills   An Engineman with H.M. Drifter Pelagia , John died on 28th of November 1916 at the age of 25.  John was born at Lowestoft on July 14, 1891, a son of Herbert William Mills and Caroline Frances Cook. He was baptised on August 4, 1891 at Saint Margaret’s Church, and his family lived at 34 Saint Margaret’s Road. John attended Church Road Board School and from February 1, 1899, became a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School. In 1899 his family lived at 23 The Hemplands and by 1901 were living at 283 Raglan Street in Lowestoft. In 1911 his family were still living at 283 Raglan Street and John was a drift net fisherman.  On July 13, 1915 John joined the Royal Naval Reserve. He served with the trawler Herring Seeker and joined the trawler Sir John French on September 10, 1915. On September 22, 1915 he joined the Diadem II and then, in November 1915, the Evening Primrose . On November 22, 1915 he joined...