1. Studied Llay Infants, Junior and Grove Park Grammar Wrexham.; [Note Record]
2. (Research):Studied Llay Infants, Junior and Grove Park Grammar Wrexham. Joined the Royal Navy as an apprentice 4th February 1947. Spent most of his time in the RN on destroyers, with his first stint abroad for two & half years in the Mediteranean. Not really suited to the life and was very happy to leave 21st August 1961! Married in Londonderry N.Ireland while serving at HMS Sea Eagle Londonderry.; [Note Record]
i. Research by Ronald Blacknell [208]; [Source Record]
ii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911." online database.; Page (accessed 23 Aug 2018), entry for Mary Ann Freer household, Dynhynlle Cottage near Ruabon; RD 621, SD 2, ED 6, SN 46; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
iii. 1939 Register. RG 101. The National Archives of the UK, London; Page Wrexham, Wilfred Blacknell household.; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
iv. National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations).; [Source Record]; Certainty Questionable