Royal artillery gunner Michael McElligott lockup military ID

[tipoom]

Yes but nothing before the 1871 census as he was in Woolwich. I am trying to get info prior to the 1871 census. I assume that they should be in the 1861 census in Alderney along with Mary (Leahy) McElligott, his wife  and their witnesses Robert Brasil and Mary-Ann Brasil.

Thanks

Alain

[suffolk*sue]

1861 not much help I'm afraid. Mary Leahy aged 21yrs, born In Ireland and working as a housemaid on Alderney.

 

[tipoom]

Since they were based in Alderney would there be a special census for military people?

Also any trace of the Brasil or Leahy in that census?

Thanks

Alain

[suffolk*sue]

Mary is the only Leahy in Alderney in 1861 (as above). No sign of any Brasils (spell var) in the Channel Islands, and no sign of Michael anywhere.

I don't think there would have been a special census for the military. If he was in barracks he would be named there, but as yet can't see him.