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The Common Room / Burial of prisoners in 18th century
« on: Friday 20 June 25 14:48 BST (UK)  »
Does anyone know whether a prisoner dying in custody in the 18th century would have their burial recorded in a local parish register, or whether they would be buried without record at the prison or elsewhere?

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Armed Forces / Re: John Wilson, Scots Royals
« on: Friday 20 June 25 14:42 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: LiaFen on Tuesday 08 October 24 03:50 BST (UK)
I also have John Wilson and Sophia Longhurst in my ancestry (descended from Eliza Wilson and William Colebrook). This is amazing information and connects to the Scottish Wilson dna connection that I have via 23 and me

Hi Lia Fen, I have only just read your post. I would be very interested to know more of your connection with John Wilson and the Scottish dna link. Happy to share my information on John Wilson.

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Armed Forces / John Wilson, Scots Royals
« on: Thursday 09 November 23 15:39 GMT (UK)  »
John and Sophia Wilson christened their son John at Kirkby Moorside, Yorkshire, on 7 June 1814.
John is recorded as "Private in the Scots Royals" and a "casual traveller". Does this suggest he was at that point still in the regiment and if so what was he doing as a casual traveller there in Yorkshire? Does anyone have any suggestions?

I have a John Wilson (1779-1834) and Sophia Longhurst (1788-1853), my 3x gt grandparents. I have not found a marriage. Between the birth of their first child, William, in Bexhill in 1810 and the second, Eliza in 1818 in Brighton there is a gap of 8 years. Both Bexhill and Brighton were barracks towns and I wonder if my John Wilson had an army connection? Unfortunately he has a name which was common in the muster lists of numerous regiments.

Any clues or suggestions would be very welcome. Thanks





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The Common Room / Ancient Order of Druids
« on: Tuesday 25 July 23 18:53 BST (UK)  »
Hi, I've learnt that my great grandfather was a member of the Ancient Order of Druids, Royal Victoria Lodge (No.247) in Tunbridge Wells. With his name are the initials P.N.A. and R.A.C. Does anyone know what these stand for?
Also does anyone know if AOD records survive anywhere?
Thanks

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Armed Forces / Re: Military wives late 18th/early 19th century
« on: Sunday 09 October 22 12:48 BST (UK)  »
Thanks,very helpful

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Armed Forces / Military wives late 18th/early 19th century
« on: Friday 07 October 22 15:40 BST (UK)  »
Charlotte Rose was the daughter of James and Margaret Rose, christened in 1797 in Horsham, Sussex. James was a sergeant in the 55th foot. Would Margaret his wife have been "on the strength" and would that appear in the pay books or musters? Also, is it likely that wife and child would have travelled with the regiment as it moved around? Thanks

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Help with occupation please
« on: Thursday 01 September 22 16:47 BST (UK)  »
Thanks for all suggestions so far. Its the final column "Rank and Profession of Father" that I'm interested in. The father is John Wilson. Joseph Wilson, the son and groom in this marriage was indeed a tailor.

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Help with occupation please
« on: Thursday 01 September 22 15:30 BST (UK)  »
Can anyone help with reading John Wilson's occupation on this marriage certificate? Thanks

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Witness name - Eliz ?
« on: Wednesday 27 April 22 08:33 BST (UK)  »
Thanks everyone for looking at this, especially Gadget for the signature comparison. It certainly looks like Goves.

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