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Navy records 1800s
« on: Saturday 21 June 14 13:55 BST (UK) »
Edward COONEY - per family information - was ship's carpenter in English navy.  Born in Ireland around 1820, living in New York City by 1858 (possibly working at Brooklyn Naval Shipyard).  Years of service probably 1836 - 1858.

Only record I have located is 1870 census in Dudley, MA, USA.  Dudley is a landlocked town full of mill workers, but Edward lists his occupation as "sailor".

Looking for help with any records that might confirm him as being in English navy.  Or any clues at all!  Thanks.

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Re: Navy records 1800s
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 21 June 14 14:02 BST (UK) »
Try findmypast. They have a naval record dated 1845 for an Edward Cooney born in 1819 in Waterford.
Crackett, Cracket, Webb, Turner, Henderson, Murray, Carr, Stavers, Thornton, Oliver, Davis, Hall, Anderson, Atknin, Austin, Bainbridge, Beach, Bullman, Charlton, Chator, Corbett, Corsall, Coxon, Davis, Dinnin, Dow, Farside, Fitton, Garden, Geddes, Gowans, Harmsworth, Hedderweek, Heron, Hedley, Hunter, Ironside, Jameson, Johnson, Laidler, Leck, Mason, Miller, Milne, Nesbitt, Newton, Parkinson, Piery, Prudow, Reay, Reed, Read, Reid, Robinson, Ruddiman, Smith, Tait, Thompson, Watson, Wilson, Youn

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Re: Navy records 1800s
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 21 June 14 17:12 BST (UK) »
Thanks so much!  (I am probably replying in the wrong format, but I will figure this out I'm sure).  I need to sign up at Find My Past.  Do you find it's better to pay by month or as you go? 

This would be an amazing find for me if I can trace him through this record.  Thanks again.

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Re: Navy records 1800s
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 21 June 14 17:46 BST (UK) »
If you are not sure how much you would use it then it may be best to start with pay as you go then decide once you get the hang of it whether a subscription would suit your needs. You could also check with your local library or archive centre whether they have a subscription for public use if you just want to start with checking the one record.
Crackett, Cracket, Webb, Turner, Henderson, Murray, Carr, Stavers, Thornton, Oliver, Davis, Hall, Anderson, Atknin, Austin, Bainbridge, Beach, Bullman, Charlton, Chator, Corbett, Corsall, Coxon, Davis, Dinnin, Dow, Farside, Fitton, Garden, Geddes, Gowans, Harmsworth, Hedderweek, Heron, Hedley, Hunter, Ironside, Jameson, Johnson, Laidler, Leck, Mason, Miller, Milne, Nesbitt, Newton, Parkinson, Piery, Prudow, Reay, Reed, Read, Reid, Robinson, Ruddiman, Smith, Tait, Thompson, Watson, Wilson, Youn

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Re: Navy records 1800s
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 21 June 14 17:52 BST (UK) »
Quote from: atrombly on Saturday 21 June 14 17:12 BST (UK)
Thanks so much!  (I am probably replying in the wrong format, but I will figure this out I'm sure).  I need to sign up at Find My Past.  Do you find it's better to pay by month or as you go? 

This would be an amazing find for me if I can trace him through this record.  Thanks again.

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Re: Navy records 1800s
« Reply #5 on: Monday 30 June 14 13:56 BST (UK) »
Well, now that I have found Edward's Merchant Seamen's record, I was able to find a birth certificate.   :)  Showed parents Thomas Cooney & Joanna Connors.

Next  I searched Thomas Cooney & Joanna Connor for other children. William & Thomas came up in 1828 and 1833 - and a marriage certificate for 1825 for Thomas & Joanne.  (Edward was born in 1819). 

When I did a search using Thomas Cooney & Joanna (no last name) - four more children came up who would have been older than Edward, but born much closer to him than the younger two.

1)  Were they two different families?

2)  There was a family note 'orphaned age 9' that seemed to refer to his son, but considering it for Edward as well

3)  How did a young boy from Clonmel get trained to become a ship's carpenter by age 16?

And as a beginner - should I be posting this somewhere else?  Clonmel brings up the whole Waterford or Tipperary issue as well so not even sure which county to post in.  Still learning. 

Thanks for any help and direction.  ~  Ann
 
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