6th Dragoons

[ShaunJ]

6th Dragoon Guards were at Newbridge in 1870 (Freeman's Journal April 5th 1870 and other contemporary papers under the heading "Stations of the British Army" - originating I think in the United Service Journal)

[ShaunJ]

Amelia Good owned a house in Lavender Lane, Clonmel - there are Petty Sessions records from late 1873 when she is trying to regain possession from a tenant.

[ShaunJ]

Looks like Clonmel was the Armstrongs' home town http://www.clonmelgraveyards.com/search/public-view1record.php?id=13204

[ShaunJ]

So - Alexander dies at Aldershot in February 1873, and Amelia returns to her family in Clonmel where her child is born 6 months later.

 

[bman]

Thank you all very much for all your help, it has been so much more than I expected. After looking at  all the records that have been sent to me I am now sure that he is the right man in the Carabiniers.
Thanks for the extra info on Amelia Good as well.
bman

[bman]

Yes, Shaun J it would seem so, and then Amelia dies in 1881 leaving three little orphans. I wonder who cared for them. The eldest one, Alexander junior, does come to England at some point and marries Polly in 1917

[willsy]

Pleased it was the right one

[bman]

Thanks all. I have now discovered great great grandad's war record and a further leg on the Armstrong family tree, which was unexpected.
Everyone has been a big help.

[hendog]

Came across this thread when I was trying to find further details of a John Madge who was a private in the 6th Dragoon Guards - Findmypast British Army Worldwide Index - Private John Madge Service number 314 - 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) - Dundalk, Ireland 1871 - National Archives reference WO 12/393. I have various bits of info but could do with some help in confirming this John Madge as the chap I think he is. I wondered if anybody is still out there that might be able to help?
All the best
John Hendry