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Title: 20th County of London Territorials - John Joseph Burke
Post by: Johnsearch on Sunday 13 February 11 21:20 GMT (UK)

I am researching one of my grandfathers, John Joseph Burke, but am not making too much headway. The loose facts I have so far are as follows:
Born c1873 Clonmel Co Tipperary Ireland.
Married Ada Maria Britton c1906. Came to England around same time.
Had seven children: Kathleen, Eileen,Marjorie, Gladys, Rose,Winifred, Albert.
Possibly a member of the territorial army, 20th County of London Regiment.
Worked as a 'catering establishment doorman' (Commissionaire)
Died 1927 Fulham London.

I am particularly interested in his parentage, his army and civilian careers.

Any help at all would be much appreciated.

Title: Re: 20th County of London Territorials - John Joseph Burke
Post by: km1971 on Monday 14 February 11 13:57 GMT (UK)

There is a WW1 medal card for a John J Burke in the 22nd County of London Regiment - http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=1720098&queryType=1&resultcount=3 - and available free on Ancestry. But if his service records have not survived you will need additional information to confirm he is yours.

From his age you could also look for him in the pre-WW1 records on Findmypast. Although not many records survive for men who only served in the territorials.

Ken

Title: Re: 20th County of London Territorials - John Joseph Burke
Post by: mmm45 on Monday 14 February 11 15:20 GMT (UK)

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=0i1nd8vdtm5to1q5rn1engjue6&topic=217622.0

If he was Corps of Comissionaires  the above link may help

Ady

Title: Re: 20th County of London Territorials - John Joseph Burke
Post by: gortonboy on Wednesday 16 February 11 11:16 GMT (UK)

found this marriage??  did they marry later than they stated on 1911 census,,,,is Johns real middle name James? 


Ada Maria BRITTON Mar qtr Fulham  1a 556

possible husbands John James Burke or Edward Albert Hutchins

Title: Re: 20th County of London Territorials - John Joseph Burke
Post by: Johnsearch on Wednesday 16 February 11 11:57 GMT (UK)

Thanks Gortonboy,

I have a copy of the marriage certificate and the spouses name was definitely John Joseph Burke.

As you say, in the 1911 census they claimed to have been married for 7 years and had 4 children, the eldest being 6. It appears however that they actually tied the knot in 1910.

Still cannot get any handle on 'army' connection.

Regards Johnsearch

Title: Re: 20th County of London Territorials - John Joseph Burke
Post by: gortonboy on Wednesday 16 February 11 12:00 GMT (UK)

Hi,,,what are the details on the marriage cert?  fathers name and occupation?  ;)

Title: Re: 20th County of London Territorials - John Joseph Burke
Post by: Johnsearch on Wednesday 16 February 11 15:04 GMT (UK)

Hi Gortonboy,,,Details as follows:
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Reg; Fulham 29/01/1910-Registry Office

John Joseph Burke-Bachelor-37yrs-Caterers Porter
Father- John Burke (deceased)-Farmer
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Ada Maria Britton-Spinster-31yrs
Father- Robert Britton (deceased)-Cab Proprietor(Groom)
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Witnesses: A E Britton, E U Britton

Gortonboy- Please note I did make a mistake in my original posting about the marriage date where I said c1906

Regards johnsearch