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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Renfrewshire => Topic started by: brian_t on Thursday 13 April 06 13:22 BST (UK)
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My GGGranda Charles Gallacher was allegedly murdered in Neilston in 1885 (Date of Death 5/7/1885 - Western Infirmary, Glasgow).
Does anybody know of any sources where i can corroborate this story.
Ta
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Have you tried the Barrhead and Neilston Heritage site at
http://www.barrhead-scotland.com/Culture/history/index.asp
although having had a look through there is nothing listed ... perhaps if you contact them they may be able to help.
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another option is the online search facility at the National Archives
NAS Online Search facility (http://www.dswebhosting.info/NAS/dserve.exe?dsqApp=Site20&dsqCmd=Index.tcl)
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I note there is a RCE -Record of Corrected Entry with this Death.Have you/had somebody else been to Edinburgh & looked it up?It might give you more details but it looks like a violent death of some type!
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Thanks for pointing that out to me. I just assumed before it was some random text.
Would this be held at Register House?
Ta
Brian.
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Yes you have to go in person or have somebody search on your behalf.
It is a fiche which may contain extra details.However I have looked at the Death records for somebody I know was murdered & it gave no more details than the causes & place & estimated date of Death.
I may go to NRH at the end of May(depends when a new member of the family is born!)& if you want I would have a look for you.It is all dependant on the newest member of the family so it may be Aug before I go.
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Joette,
Thanks for the offer. I would like to go through to Register House but I've got no holidays left to take this year (and we're only in May!).
Good luck with the family!
Brian.
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Hi
I'm new to Geneology and have just joined Roots-----. Charles Gallacher was my gggrandfather as well!!
My names Irene Gallacher
Father James Gallacher son of Catherine Sweeney and William Louge Gallacher.
WHO ARE YOU -
Perhaps we could share info!
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I'm not related but have downloaded the death entry and the RCE.
Please pm me if you require them.
death is given after a preamble as "caused by blood poisoning owing to wound in leg caused by misadventure, 16 days".
Regards, Steve :O)
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Hi steve
I would love copy of entry info you have - I thought he died of a blow to the head.
Thanks
irene
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Apologies Irene - you're right - they've attached the wrong RCE (in my hurry I didn't check the name) - shall get this sorted out.
Shall post it on to you once sorted. Regards, Steve.
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Apologies all.
Have the RCE problem sorted out. Of the 3 deaths on the same page, there were 2 RCE's. When I downloaded the RCe it had the first persons on it, however Charles' RCE was on a second page which I didn't notice. Please pm me your e-mail adresses for a copy.
Regards, Steve
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Do you have a birth date for Charles Gallacher? I am researching one as well. Thank you.
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Kim,
I don't have a birth certificate but from other information, i think he was born in 1844 somewhere in Ireland
Ta
Brian
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My Charles Gallacher was born 1845 in Scotland. Married to Mary Ann. Parents James Gallacher and Bridget Queen. Kim