Ernest George Blackman

     Ernest George Blackman was born in 1879 at Camberwell, London, England, .¹ He was the son of Thomas King Blackman and Eliza Jane Cook.¹ Ernest George Blackman appeared in the 1881 census at Camberwell, London, England, . He appeared in the 1891 census at Lewisham, London, England, . He was Carman Builder in 1901 at Lewisham, London, England, .² He married Mary Emma Newnham on 1 September 1902 at Lewisham, London, England, .^3,4 Ernest George Blackman was Milk Carrier in 1911 at Lewisham, London, England, .⁵ He began military service on 20 June 1916 when he enlisted as a Private with the Labour Corp.⁴ He ended military service on 10 May 1919; when he was demobilized.⁴ The photo is of Ernest George & his wife Mary Emma & five of their children, including Joseph Albert in the hat. The remaining children (l to r) are John, Reginald, Mary & William. The photo was kindly provided by Joseph's son, John, who can be reached at e-mail address.