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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: My grandad's and his brother
« on: Friday 14 November 14 15:53 GMT (UK) »
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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: My grandad's WW1 medal card
« on: Friday 14 November 14 15:44 GMT (UK) »
Hi folks ... can anyone add a little bit of info to the contents of my grandfather, Thomas Adams's medal card from WW1.
I know he fought at Galipolli before returning to France ..
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I know he fought at Galipolli before returning to France ..
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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: David Adams and Hannah Robert - last seen Coleraine 1831
« on: Saturday 06 July 13 16:48 BST (UK) »I do have an Adams family site on my heritage and you are welcome to visit anytime and use any pics or info you find.. I have been researching the family history a few years now after finding my grandads war papers ....
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Armagh / Re: Hillis, riviter at harland & Wolff
« on: Thursday 13 October 11 21:10 BST (UK) »
kingskerswell ...
Many thanks again for your efficiency - my relatives are growing by the minute - half these people I never even heard anyone mention. Crikey, what a boost. These extra notes are really little diamonds - and greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking time out to help ....
Regards,
Brian (BarneyElf)
Many thanks again for your efficiency - my relatives are growing by the minute - half these people I never even heard anyone mention. Crikey, what a boost. These extra notes are really little diamonds - and greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking time out to help ....
Regards,
Brian (BarneyElf)
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Armagh / Re: Hillis, riviter at harland & Wolff
« on: Thursday 13 October 11 19:31 BST (UK) »
Dear 'kingskerswell', - my goodness, that was quick ... again. Brilliant. That was the same church that my mum and dad (Elizabeth Adams-nee Hillis) + Thomas Adams were married in .... happy days ....
Now I've got a couple more (unknown) steps, again ... Oh my goodness, How can one like yourself every be fully thanked for your efforts ... this is really most appreciated .... many thanks.
Regards,
BarneyElf
Now I've got a couple more (unknown) steps, again ... Oh my goodness, How can one like yourself every be fully thanked for your efforts ... this is really most appreciated .... many thanks.
Regards,
BarneyElf
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Armagh / Re: Hillis, riviter at harland & Wolff
« on: Thursday 13 October 11 18:08 BST (UK) »
My goodness - talk about being fast .... Very many thanks for your speedy reply which is of great help. Now I have another couple of stepping stones to help go back in history. Would you believe it - I've been searching on and off now for a few months and got nowhere.Once again, very many thanks for your help. Hope today finds you and your family well and healthy.
Kindest regards,
BarneyElf.
P.S. One of my aunts said a few days ago, that she had heard that their was a Bourdon/Boredon last name in the family, but of this, I am unsure as to the spelling or signifigance. Many thanks again ...
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Armagh / Hillis, riviter at harland & Wolff
« on: Thursday 13 October 11 17:08 BST (UK) »
Dear Rootschat, does anyone have any information on Robert James Hillis, my Grandfather, on my mothers side - (lived in Ardoyne and Westmoreland St. and 25 Parkgate Gardens, Belfast (Connswater). (May also have lived or stayed a short time in Magheralynn and/or Donaghcloney. He was a riviter at Harland and Wolff and he married Elizabeth Crawford and had 2 sons, Herbert (herbie) and Robert james (Bobby), and 5 daughters, Daisy, Violet, Meta, Elizabeth (Lily)(born 10 Jan 1919 at Westmoreland Street or McIvor Place, Belfast) and Ruby.
I attach 2 photos - 1. Robert James (snr) and 2. Elizabeth Hillis (born Crawford).
Any help or advice would be most welcome and greatfully appreciated.
Kindest regards from the Emerald Isle,
BarneyElf.
I attach 2 photos - 1. Robert James (snr) and 2. Elizabeth Hillis (born Crawford).
Any help or advice would be most welcome and greatfully appreciated.
Kindest regards from the Emerald Isle,
BarneyElf.
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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: My grandad's parents !!
« on: Thursday 04 November 10 00:21 GMT (UK) »
To Aghadowey and Kingskerswell ... 
One million thanks for the wealth of information regarding ADAMS & TURNER families. I have never received so much information in such a short space of time on any family history site - till I came here to RootsChat.com .... my goodness .... I am just speechless.
I didn't even know that some of the ADAMS family were in the war - only grandad ... this is ruddy brilliant. All this information is so new to me and a GREAT help - thank you both for taking time out of your busy schedule to find it.
It has, and will, make a big difference to my family tree information ... now all I have to do is get it all into the system on my computer .. ha, ha..
Please have a nice day, both of you, and once again, thank you for your surprisingly speedy replies.
Kindest regards ....
P.S. I noticed you removed some info as per Roots policy. I apologise if I have inadvertantly broken any rules - this was an oversight on my part. Thank you for the gentle reminder - much appreciated.
P.P.S. I just remembered, my grandfather, Thomas Adams was in the following:-
Royal Irish Rifles No: 10842
Royal Inniskilling Fusilers No: 43302
Royal Engineers No: WR/300983
He received the Victory Medal, British war medal and '15' Star. These were stolen years ago, but I intend to get copies to help remember his, and his comrades, efforts to make this a better world for all of us.
One million thanks for the wealth of information regarding ADAMS & TURNER families. I have never received so much information in such a short space of time on any family history site - till I came here to RootsChat.com .... my goodness .... I am just speechless.
I didn't even know that some of the ADAMS family were in the war - only grandad ... this is ruddy brilliant. All this information is so new to me and a GREAT help - thank you both for taking time out of your busy schedule to find it.
It has, and will, make a big difference to my family tree information ... now all I have to do is get it all into the system on my computer .. ha, ha..
Please have a nice day, both of you, and once again, thank you for your surprisingly speedy replies.
Kindest regards ....
P.S. I noticed you removed some info as per Roots policy. I apologise if I have inadvertantly broken any rules - this was an oversight on my part. Thank you for the gentle reminder - much appreciated.
P.P.S. I just remembered, my grandfather, Thomas Adams was in the following:-
Royal Irish Rifles No: 10842
Royal Inniskilling Fusilers No: 43302
Royal Engineers No: WR/300983
He received the Victory Medal, British war medal and '15' Star. These were stolen years ago, but I intend to get copies to help remember his, and his comrades, efforts to make this a better world for all of us.
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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: My grandad's parents !!
« on: Tuesday 02 November 10 23:28 GMT (UK) »
Aghadowey - that is the fastest reply to a query I have had in the past 4 years - thank you so much. The details I have are:-
I don't have the actual photo, only a copy - my sister has the original, so I must get at her and try to see it.
Henry Adams and Mary McCandless
sons, Thomas (my grandfather) and Henry jnr and daughters, Sarah (married McCandless) and Mary.
This was taken from 1911 census. They lived at 66 and 81 Killowen Street, Coleraine, so they must have moved between the census years ... Also a Robert McCandless was a grandson, I suppose he was Sarah Adams' (who married McCandless') son.
Where did you find the info that young Robert worked in a chemist shop ?? .......
Thank you once again for your help - it has made a big difference - much oblidged my friend ..
I don't have the actual photo, only a copy - my sister has the original, so I must get at her and try to see it.
Henry Adams and Mary McCandless
sons, Thomas (my grandfather) and Henry jnr and daughters, Sarah (married McCandless) and Mary.
This was taken from 1911 census. They lived at 66 and 81 Killowen Street, Coleraine, so they must have moved between the census years ... Also a Robert McCandless was a grandson, I suppose he was Sarah Adams' (who married McCandless') son.
Where did you find the info that young Robert worked in a chemist shop ?? .......
Thank you once again for your help - it has made a big difference - much oblidged my friend ..
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