Hello Radcliffe - thanks for all that information. Defiitely given me lots to think about and to go on
.
On the record for Thomas' death in India in 1840, it gives his age as 23. That would make him 15/16 at the birth of Robert in 1832 and 17 at the birth of Mary Ann in 1833 - a little young in both instances but certainly
not impossible.
I see from GenUKI that Fishwick is a Towship of Preston in 1833 - so it's certainly the right area
.
That
is the record for JTT's birth in India.
Baptism - 14th April 1839
Place - Meerut
Parents - Thomas Thompson, Corp 3rd Lt-Dragoons; Isabella
Baptised by - J Whiting, Chaplain
Burial of Thomas Thompson - 20th September 1840
Place - Cawnpore Cemetery, Meerut
Cause of death was Black Fever.
I have a family letter stating that Thomas and Isabella both caught Black Fever. They were due to return back home to England when Thomas died. After his burial, his widow and child boarded a ship for England. Isabella died and was buried at sea after which JTT was placed into the care of the captain. On arrival in England, he was given over to Thomas' family in Preston.
The next record of him is on the
1851 Census - age 11/12 - living with John and Prunella Thompson.
In
1860 he is recorded as being married - age 21 - at
St.Mary's, Prescot to Anne Stobbs.
On
1861 Census he's registered - age 22 - living in Brook Street, St.Helens with his wife.
Thanks for your efforts on my behalf
