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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Angus (Forfarshire) => Topic started by: mccubbin on Wednesday 28 October 09 15:18 GMT (UK)
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Hello,
I was wondering if some one can help.
My Great Granddad was on the Mars Training ship in 1880, age 11 from Aberdeen, now how would I go about finding out what he had done to end up there.
Thank you for any help.
McCubbin.
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Dear McCubbin,
Have you checked the Mars records? There is a website dedicated to the Mars training ship run by the author of the book "Send ye ta the Mars".
search for "sonsofthemars" on google
The records were rescued from a skip and are now stored in the Blythe Hall in Newport on Tay. My great-great grandfathers brother was sent to the Mars. My father phoned Blythe Hall and was given some details. In our case his father was a sailor and away at sea and his step mother couldn't cope so he was sent to the Mars to prevent deliquency.
The other option I would suggest is looking up local papers.
I hope this helps.
Regards
Ore Dragon
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Thank You,
one Dragon, I am a member of Mars Training ship website, but there is not any info on him just his number and when he was sent there.
I will give Blythe Hall a phone in the morning.
Thank you once again for putting me in the right direction
McCubbin