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Rev. Frank Germon

Rev. Frank Germon,
born 10 Mar 1893.
He is at home in 1911 census, listed as "architect's clerk".
He became an Anglican cleric.

He returned to England.
Vicar of West Down: From 1935 to 1942 he was Vicar at West Down, N of Braunton, far N of Devon. His father lived nearby at Braunton.

He mar 15 Aug 1936 to Mary Hellings (Beatrice Mary), no issue.
He was Vicar of West Down with Bittadon (E of West Down) 1940.
His father died at Braunton, 1942.
Vicar of Meavy: From 1942 to 1952 he was Rector (or Vicar) of Meavy with Sheepstor, near Yelverton, W Devon (see map).
Mary fl 1948.
From 1952 to 1963 he had permission to officiate in Diocese of Exeter.
As at 1963 he was living in flat C, 175 Blatchcombe Rd, Paignton, Devon.
He died 23 Nov 1975 at Exmouth, E Devon, age 82 yrs.

(Left to Right) Rev. Frank Germon, Elsie Briggs, Mary Hellings, Edward Stanger.
Photo in Devon.
Scan 1999. Original photo has been destroyed.

Back (Left to Right): Rev. Frank Germon, Mary Hellings, Gerard Gibbon.
Centre: Mary's parents.
Front: John Gibbon.
Rectory garden, Meavy, summer 1948.
Scan 1999. Original photo has been destroyed.

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References

• "GERMON, FRANK HARCOURT" in Blain Biographical Directory of Anglican clergy in the South Pacific.
  • See sources and notes and notes.

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Sources yet to be consulted

• Clergy List, London, George Cox.