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Armed Forces / Re: Grenadier Guards soldier?? 1800s
« on: Sunday 16 March 25 01:16 GMT (UK) »
Thanks for your reply. That man was born in Kingstanley and the one I am researching was born in Stroud in 1810.
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Armed Forces / Grenadier Guards soldier?? 1800s
« on: Thursday 13 March 25 04:51 GMT (UK) »
Joseph Walkley was born in Stroud in 1810 and served a sentence of 6 mths in Gloucester Gaol in 1831. I’m trying to find proof that he is the man of the same name, who was in the Grenadier Guards. I have searched Ancestry and Find My Past and the National Archives.
He may be the Joseph Walkley, 2nd Battalion, 1st Foot Guards in 1841 in Quebec, Canada [from FindMyPast] (which may be why I can’t find him in the English census for 1841). A Joseph Walkey, private, age 38, born in Stroud was listed with the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards in the 1851 census at St Thomas’s Barrack, Hampshire.
This man was with the 3rd Foot Guards in 1855 when he was granted a pension. He died in June 1855 at the Grenadiers Hospital aged 44 (info from his death certificate), the army pension records say he was 69 at his death but the date of death is the same as the 44 yr old Joseph Walkley.
How can I prove that the man in the Grenadier Guards is the same man who was born in Stroud in 1810?
Thanks for any assistance.
He may be the Joseph Walkley, 2nd Battalion, 1st Foot Guards in 1841 in Quebec, Canada [from FindMyPast] (which may be why I can’t find him in the English census for 1841). A Joseph Walkey, private, age 38, born in Stroud was listed with the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards in the 1851 census at St Thomas’s Barrack, Hampshire.
This man was with the 3rd Foot Guards in 1855 when he was granted a pension. He died in June 1855 at the Grenadiers Hospital aged 44 (info from his death certificate), the army pension records say he was 69 at his death but the date of death is the same as the 44 yr old Joseph Walkley.
How can I prove that the man in the Grenadier Guards is the same man who was born in Stroud in 1810?
Thanks for any assistance.
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Maiden name of mother
« on: Tuesday 18 February 25 08:45 GMT (UK) »
I've received a new copy of the marriage certificate and believe the maiden name of Margaret Kelly is Lawther which is well known in County Down, Northern Ireland where Samuel Kelly was born.
I've attached a new scan of the relevant piece. Greensleeves was very close.
I've attached a new scan of the relevant piece. Greensleeves was very close.
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Maiden name of mother
« on: Saturday 15 February 25 23:14 GMT (UK) »
Thanks for the two suggestions, it's a tricky one. I have taken up David's suggestion and asked SP for a re-scan or a check of the original entry.
I will report back on their reply.
Thanks for your interest.
I will report back on their reply.
Thanks for your interest.
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Maiden name of mother
« on: Saturday 15 February 25 20:45 GMT (UK) »
I am having trouble deciphering the maiden name of Margaret Kelly on this Scottish marriage certificate of 1882. It is in the 4th column and reads Margaret Kelly M.S. La....her (Deceased). Any thoughts on what her maiden name could be please?
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Australia / Re: 1903 Electoral Roll on CD
« on: Sunday 29 December 24 08:07 GMT (UK) »
Thank you very much, that has solved a mystery for me.
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Australia / Re: 1903 Electoral Roll on CD
« on: Sunday 29 December 24 05:50 GMT (UK) »
Sorry, I have made a blunder. It is not the 1901 census I need it is the 1903 ELECTORAL ROLL on CD.
Apologies for the confusion.
Apologies for the confusion.
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Australia / 1903 Electoral Roll on CD
« on: Sunday 29 December 24 05:05 GMT (UK) »
Would anyone have a copy of the 1903 electoral roll for NSW on CD and could do a lookup for me please?
The Illawarra region has been missed in the Ancestry and Find My Past copies of this census but I know the Illawarra is on the CD that was issued some years ago although I am not sure what the electoral division was.
The person I am looking for is John Todd and his wife Martha Todd.
Many thanks.
The Illawarra region has been missed in the Ancestry and Find My Past copies of this census but I know the Illawarra is on the CD that was issued some years ago although I am not sure what the electoral division was.
The person I am looking for is John Todd and his wife Martha Todd.
Many thanks.
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Inventory of 1661
« on: Friday 22 November 24 08:21 GMT (UK) »
Thank you all, you wonderful people for correcting my errors and translating those difficult words. My own meagre knowledge is enriched by giving me your time and expertise. I am truly grateful.