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Author Topic: Rix of Swinton and Kilnhurst  (Read 1376 times)

Offline David Culley

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Rix of Swinton and Kilnhurst
« on: Thursday 21 July 05 14:23 BST (UK) »
Ernest Rix born 1890 alleged killed in 1914. Lack of detail on CWG site means I can't identify him. Regiment unknown. No  inscription at Kilnhust or Swinton memorials.  Parents lived Highthorne, Grandparents Swinton. What chance entry in local paper and if so which? Any other thoughts on how I might get a handle on him? (He is not on any record of soldiers executed for cowardice etc.)  Anyone interested in the Rix families of this area please contact.
David.

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Re: Rix of Swinton and Kilnhurst
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 24 July 05 15:14 BST (UK) »
The local paper for this area is "The Rotherham Advertiser".

Jean
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Researching my family in and around Kirriemuir, Angus and Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

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Mitchell                           Gwynne
Davidson                        Evans
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Leighton                         Rowley
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Re: Rix of Swinton and Kilnhurst
« Reply #2 on: Monday 25 July 05 12:19 BST (UK) »
Thanks. I'll endeavour to locate a source.....I guess the family history section at Rotherham Library should hold copies.
David

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Re: Rix of Swinton and Kilnhurst
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 27 July 05 14:56 BST (UK) »
David,

I used to work for the company that produces the Rotherham Advertiser. I'm almost positive they have copies of all editions. If you have no luck with the library, then you can get in touch with them at:

Garnett & Co
Fitzwilliam Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire.

Jean
CENSUS INFORMATION IS CROWN COPYRIGHT, FROM
WWW.NATIONALARCHIVES.GOV.UK

Researching my family in and around Kirriemuir, Angus and Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

Ogilvie/Ogilvy                 Lee
Mitchell                           Gwynne
Davidson                        Evans
Eggie                              Felvus
Leighton                         Rowley
Craig

Offline David Culley

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Re: Rix of Swinton and Kilnhurst
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 27 July 05 20:17 BST (UK) »
Thanks Jean.  It will be late August before I get  to  Yorkshire again and even then I'm not sure how much time I'll be able to dedicate to searching for war casualities as I've undertaken to do some register look-ups which are a priority.  However  I'll keep your suggestion in mind.
David.
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