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Gloucestershire Lookup Requests / Re: We have a problem
« on: Monday 11 February 08 22:50 GMT (UK)  »
Also the 1901 census entry for William Newick shows him as widowed  ???

RG13
Piece 1840
Folio 46
Page 42

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World War One / My Grandfather's WWI record
« on: Sunday 29 July 07 09:01 BST (UK)  »
Hi all

I have found my Granfather's pension records on Anc* and I am so pleased to have these and think  ??? that I understand them!

He was born and lived in Birmingham and served with the West Yorkshire Regiment and Royal Defence Corps and my ignorance of anything military is throwing up so many questions in my mind.

After finding his records, I went to the National archives records online and downloaded his medal record. There isn't a great deal of information...or maybe there is but I do not understand the relevent details  ::)

I am wondering why he would serve with the West Yorkshire regiment and also why would he have two numbers?

Can anyone help please?

Thank you so much for reading this garbled message  :-[ and I will attempt to attach the record and here is the detail.

Harry Towner
West Yorkshire Regiment, 15545, Private
Royal Defence Corps, 88557, Acting Lance Corporal


Yvonne

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United States of America / Central Islip, Suffolk County, NY
« on: Thursday 28 June 07 12:16 BST (UK)  »
Could anyone help in how to find obituaries in Central Islip, Suffolk County, NY.

I have found a relative who was born in Manhattan, NY in the SSDI. His application card for a social security number doesn't provide any information in regard to his last known residence.

The last definite information on him is the 1930 census and I am certain that this is the correct entry for him in the SSDI as his unusual surname and date of birth is exact. His death was in 1977 and I do understand that his last residence of Central Islip, Suffolk County doesn't necessarily mean that it is where he died. I just need a starting point.

Thank you

Yvonne

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United States of America / Re: Tracing family in America
« on: Monday 23 October 06 07:00 BST (UK)  »
Hi Kenike

Yes you can!, download the "Standard form 180" from the link to Nara that I posted, the instructions on how to use this method is on the website. It would appear that by using this method, you will get limited information but it is still worthwhile as a starting point for your research.

Whichever method is used, this takes quite a long time. I think that I was quoted six months but it took about three and even though my dad's records were lost they were able to provide officially stamped documentation from other sources.

Please don't give up because you will surprised at the help available and the kindness of people in the US.

For instance, I had no idea of the exact date that my Grandmother died and decided to ring Calvary Cemetery in Queens, NY where my Grandfather was buried, I took a chance as my Grandmother remarried after his death. The man that I spoke to told me who was buried in the plot, who purchased it as well as range and plot numbers etc. and my Grandmother was buried there. This information normally costs 75 dollars but he gave it to me over the phone.

I hope this will inspire you to keep on

Once again let me know if I can help and wishing you all the very best in your search

Yvonne

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United States of America / Re: Tracing family in America
« on: Sunday 22 October 06 22:29 BST (UK)  »
Hi

You can search the WWII enlistment records online at the NARA website here is the link.

http://aad.archives.gov/aad/fielded-search.jsp?dt=893&tf=F&cat=WR26&bc=sl

There isn't a great deal of information but it might be a start.

Yvonne

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United States of America / Re: Tracing family in America
« on: Sunday 22 October 06 22:20 BST (UK)  »
Hi

The discharge papers are given to the GI. If successful, you would get copies of these plus information regarding any medals and decorations and information from his medical records. I should just say that to apply online you would have to be next of kin so as your partner's Grandmother was divorced she wouldn't be eligible but your partner's parent would be.

The 1930 census full records are online and I must say that even though the world subscription is expensive, I personally wouldn't be without it, it has been invaluable in my research.

I understand your need to be sensitive, it was and still is in my case even though there wasn't a divorce, all contact with my dad's side of the family was lost after he moved here to live after WWII.

If you need any help, just shout  ;D

Yvonne

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United States of America / Re: Tracing family in America
« on: Sunday 22 October 06 21:43 BST (UK)  »
Hi

My father was a GI who met and married my mom during WWII and I have traced my family in the US. He was born in New York, later moved with his family to New Jersey where he enlisted in the Army.

You will be able to apply for his military records and can start this process online. Although you do have to print out the application and send it airmail as they need a signature

 http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/

but I just want to warn you that there was a fire in the early 1970's and lots of records were lost (my dad's were) but hopefully you will be lucky.

Do you have his Army discharge papers? I might be able to help you with deciphering the abbreviations.

The 1930 census is online as is available with a subscription, I do have one so if you need help just PM me and I would be happy to look him up.

His SS application is also available (I think it cost about $25 when I applied) it will give you excellent information.

Let me know if I can help in any way as although it appears complicated to research on the other side of the Atlantic, it is relatively straight forward when you know how  ;D

Yvonne


I have just checked Rootsweb SSDI which is free to search, just enter his details and you will see on the right hand side, a link  "SS-5 Letter", which is a letter that you can print and send. The cost is $27

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US Lookup Requests / Re: Finnegan's lost in the 1900 census
« on: Sunday 17 September 06 11:05 BST (UK)  »
Hi Ambly

Thank you very much indeed for your interest, it is much appreciated.

Unfortunately I do not know Elizabeth's  but I do know Catherine's.

I cannot find any of these family in 1900 and I have to tell you honestly that it is likely an impossible request as others have looked also.

I have decided to take a different tack with this and have ordered microfilms from my local family history centre for vital record certificates that may be my family.

It would be wonderful if you could find them and I do hope that you will try but don't spend too much time as I have come to the conclusion now that somehow they were missed off or on a census sheet that is unreadable.

Once again, my sincere thanks.

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US Lookup Requests / Re: Finnegan's lost in the 1900 census
« on: Friday 15 September 06 11:58 BST (UK)  »
Hi Nutkin

Thank you very much for your reply, it was very kind.

I have used the wonderful website that you recommended in the past with excellent results. Unfortunately with my family there isn't anything that matches, to be fair there is a possibility that they moved over to New Jersey as others in my family did.

I really knew that this was an impossible request but I appreciate your responce very much indeed.

Thank you once again.

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