Fairminer - Treneman - Family Tree

The Times 1938
Reginald Thomas Hicks Fairminer, 1 King Edward Avenue, Shirley, Southampton, marine engineer, assumed the surname of Fairminer in addition to the surname of Hicks but as my last and principal surname
[from Dave Campbell]

Western Gazette South West, England 07 Nov 1919
Local & District News.

Studland, Dorset

Visit of Captain A.V.Hambro to Studland.
An event of great interest to the Conservative party in Studland was the visit of Captain Angus V Hambro, who met his constituents for the first time in the spacious barn of Messrs Horlock Bros. The chair was taken by Colonel Anderson who urged them to form their own political opinions.
He then introduced the hon. member who was received with enthusiasm, the large audience rising and lustily singing "For he's a jolly good fellow". Captain Hambro in the course of his speech, emphasised the necessity for everybody to work and produce to the utmost of their capacity, as the only panacea for high prices.
Questions were invited but the only one put, was by an ex-police-constable and the member promised to give the matter mentioned his consideration.
Having apologised to the audience for taking his departure early, owing to an appointment at Langton, he tendered his thanks to Mesdames Fairminer, Ryall, Miss Winzar, Messrs Horlock, Smith, Ryall and Guppy for the admirable decorations.
The company was afterwards entertained by Professor Longstaff, conjurer and ventriloquist.
Others contributing to the programme were - Mrs Ryall, Mrs J Fairminer, Miss Winzar the Misses Clark, Miss L Clark, Mr Maitland, Mr H Clark, Lieut. Reginald Fairminer and Mr Smith.
The remainder of the evening was devoted to dancing, under the supervision of Mesdames Fairminer and Loveless, who made efficient M.C.'s. The accompanist at the piano was Miss Hilda Neale.
Light refreshments were served by Mr Masters.
After a hearty vote of thanks had been accorded Colonel Anderson for presiding and Messrs Horlock for the use of their premises, the proceedings terminated.

Florence Emily Fairminer nee Scarrott b1875 and son Reginald Thomas Hicks / Fairminer b1898

The Chronicle and Courier 18 October 1940

HELPED T0 RESCUE “LUSITANIA” PASSENGERS
RETIRED NAVAL OFFICER PASSING.

The death occurred it his home, " Rosedale”, 43 Pilgrim Way, Otford on Monday, of Mr. John Frederick Fairminer in his 74th year.
Mr. Fairminer. who who born at Cheam, Surrey, was a retired naval officer and had resided in Otford since 1921, in which year he left the service.
Having spent the greater part of his life in the Navy. Mr. Fairminer was at the time a his retirement Chief Officer at Galloways Coastguard Station near Lydd, previous to which he held a similar position at Swanage Coastguard Station.
He joined the service in the days of the old sailing battleships, and practically the whole of his career had been spent in sailing vessels, with the exception at short period when he commanded a steam tender at Greenock. He left the Navy in 1903 and went into the Coastguard Service, being recalled to active duty at the outbreak of the last war.
He was then appointed Examination Officer on the “Julie" outside Queenstown Harbour and it was while he was filling this important post that he was called to assist in the rescue of passengers from the “ill-fated “Lusitania.” Mr. Fairminer's war service also included the dangerous duty of dismantling mines that had been washed ashore. He spent the latter part of his service in revenue cutters including “Active." “The Rose." and " Neptune." holding the rank of captain in the latter vessel.
Since his retirement Mr. Fairminer had not enjoyed good health. and it was mainly on this account that he did not take any active part in public affairs. He devoted himself almost entirely to his garden, or which he will very fond.
Esteemed by all who knew him, Mr. Fairminer passing will occasion deep regret not only in Otford but over a much wider field. He in survived by a widow and an only son, Lt.-Com. Reginald Thomas Fairminer. R.N, who is at present home on sick leave.

The Chronicle and Courier 25 October 1940

THE LATE Mr. J. F. FAIRMINER.—In a coffin covered with beautiful wreaths. and on which was placed his Naval cocked hat. the remains of the late Mr. John Frederick Fairminer. of Rosedale, Pilgrims’ Way, were laid to rest in the Parish Churchyard [St Bartholomews Church] on Thursday last week. the funeral service being conducted by the Vicar (Rev. A. E. Elder). The immediate mourners were Mrs. Florence Fairminer (widow). Lt.-Comdr. R. T. H. Fairminer, R.D., R.N.R. (son), Mr. H. P. Smith (brother-in-law), Mrs. W. Bates (sister-in-law). Among those also present were Miss R. Bennett. Mr. Dinis. Mrs. Elder. Miss Gee. Miss Vickery. Mr. Coles and Mr. Lawrence.

The Courier 25 October 1940

RETURN OF THANKS
FAIRMINER.—Mrs. Fairminer wishes to thank all the kind friends who have expressed their sympathy with her in the loss of her dear husband. John Fredrick Fairminer.