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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Midlothian => Topic started by: Manderson60 on Monday 12 October 20 22:42 BST (UK)
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I believe that my great uncle James Jackson came back from WW1 suffering from shellshock and was given a place at Whitefoord House, a residence for ex service men in Edinburgh. Does anyone know if records exist for the residents (he would have gone there sometime from 1914 onwards and died in 1923)
Many thanks
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I don't know but you could try sending an email to info@svronline.org They are responsible for Whitefoord House these days and may be able to help you.
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If there are records they will be probably still be covered by the 100 year rule and you will need to wait until 2023 at the earliest before you can access them.
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There is a memorial at the Eastern Cemetery in Edinburgh and although the picture available on the web is not that clear, the names are arranged in date of death order. There appears to be a Jackson of the 1st Bat.Welch Regiment in 1923
Last name Jackson
Age 40
Birth year 1872
Birth town Edinburgh
Birth county Midlothian
Birth country Scotland
Service number 3850
Regiment Welsh Regiment
Unit / Battalion 1st Battalion
Year 1912
Residence town Edinburgh
Residence county Midlothian
Residence country Scotland
Series WO 363
Series description Wo 363 - First World War Service Records 'Burnt Documents'
Archive
The National Archives
Record set British Army Service Records
Category Military, armed forces & conflict
Subcategory First World War
Collections from Great Britain, UK None
There was an illegitimate birth 13 February 1871 to Catherine Jackson, Domestic Servant, of a James Campbell Jackson. No father named, as was the case on the death certificate.