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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Midlothian => Topic started by: colliehouse on Friday 24 July 09 12:28 BST (UK)
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I wondered if anyone knows if there is a war memorial in Juniper Green?
If there is and anyone finds themself near it could they please look to see if Henry McKinnon Marshall (WW1) is mentioned on it.
Many thanks
Sally
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Hi Sally
I had a look on this link and Henry doesn't seem to be mentioned :-\
http://www.jgpc.org.uk/history.html
Evie
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Hi Evie
Thank you so much for that link. Henry may not be mentioned but it gives me information on the church where some of my ancestors were married which is great.
Sally
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Hi Evie
I don't know if you already have this but his grave is indexed on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website: http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=90057
It is in Belgium.
Kirsty
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Hi Kirsty
Many thanks, Yes, I do have that info from the CWGC web site.
Sally
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Juniper Green was within Colinton civil parish. However there is no sign of Henry's name on the Colinton Parish War Memorial.
ADP
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Thanks ADP
It now seems possible that he enlisted elsewhere and it is likely therefore that he would be listed in the area where he enlisted and said he was born.
Many thanks for looking
Sally
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Hi. I am the author of the Balerno, Currie and Juniper Green Memorial book. The Juniper Green Memorials are inside the Parish Church main door, one for the Parish Church and one from the old St Margaret's Church which is now an old folks home.
The Marshalls are a well known family. Peter and William Marshall I have details for and I have additional names not on the Memorial plaques but your man is not mentioned. Can you send me a pm please.
Buzancy18
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However he is not listed on Slateford Memorial either.
The Memorial at his place of birth doesn't help either.
see
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?p=11806&mforum=warmemscot#11806
Buzancy18
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He may be on Pllockshaws, Glasgow.
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=2755&highlight=marshall&mforum=warmemscot
It depends on SDITGW place of residence which I will try to find out.
Buzancy18
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Thank you for that info Buzancy18, and there I was thinking there was no more to be found. I am sending a pm as requested.
Colliehouse
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Hi Sally,
I can't believe this! My Grandfather was Henry Mckinnon Marshall, My Father was John Roden Marshall (Born Lochore). My half brother is John Crawford Marshall (Born Glasgow).
I have searched for some connection with my family for some time now but with no luck, you are the first connection I have had with the Scottish side of my family, I do hope you will respond to me.
With kind regards,
Rod
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Hi Rod,
Am sending pm.
Sally
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Sally,
Brilliant! But I am so sorry I do not know how to reply to your reply! If you can guess what I mean. (I'm a bit of a Neanderthal in respect to computers! Does this message go straight to you or is it shared with the rest of the universe?)
If it is would you please try sending me a message on.......I will then send you my usual e-mail address, phone number and postal address so that we can have a chat and I can swap life stories with you.
One question puzzling me is how was your Dad called "Henry Mckinnon"? I have not come across his name in my searches?
Bloody hell! I can't believe it! You Have Made My Day! :)
Rod
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However he is not listed on Slateford Memorial either.
The Memorial at his place of birth doesn't help either.
see
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?p=11806&mforum=warmemscot#11806
Buzancy18
What copyright violation please?
Buzancy18
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Hi Buzancy 18
You mentioned being the author of a Balerno, Currie and Juniper Green memorial book. Can you give a bit more information about that, please? Is it available to buy?
Rhoda
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Buzancy18. Do you have any further information on James Mitchell? Son of David Mitchell, "Homefield", Juniper Green.
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JAMES MITCHELL Sergeant 139221
75th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regt.)
died on Wednesday 8th November 1916
NoK given as David Mitchell, of "Homefield," Lanark Rd., Juniper Green, Midlothian.
Buried in COLINTON PARISH CHURCHYARD, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Memorial: Juniper Green St Margarets Church (demolished 1985) Memorial in Juniper Green Parish Church.
Central Ontario Regiment of the 75th Mississauga Battalion 11th Brigade, 4th Canadian Division.
I do not know why James Mitchell is buried in Colinton.
Obviously died of wounds/disease.
The Canadian Archive only adds the following.
James Mitchell Born 4th July 1891 Juniper Green
occupation given as a Brakeman (railway)
NoK given as David Mitchell, JG
Enlisted 23/7/1915 Toronto
Died ie from disease.
Buzancy18
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Thanks, that's a bit of extra info I didn't have. He's buried in Colinton because his family were from Juniper Green and he is in the family plot.
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Henry is also commemorated at the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle.
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See here a picture I took of James Mitchell's family grave for the Scottish War Graves Project website.
http://scottishwargraves.phpbbweb.com/viewtopic.php?t=174&start=0&mforum=scottishwargraves
ADP
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Thanks ADP :)
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Which Henry? Did David Mitchell lose more than one son?
Buzancy18
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on the Sunday after the 100th anniversary of every ww1 death on the war memorial in Juniper Green Church there is remembrance and a short power point presentation on the person who died. you can contact me for details. These short presentations of remembrance were initially researched and presented by my wife before she died just before Christmas 2015. My daughter and I are continuing work