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World War Two / 227 Squadron at RAF Balderton

« on: Sunday 28 July 19 15:22 BST (UK) »

RAF Balderton, 227 Squadron 9J ‘B’ Baker. Lancaster PD348 B P/O George Edge and crew.

Over the past three years the sons and daughters of this crew have been in contact sharing stories, photos, etc.

Out of the crew of seven we are in contact with, we are still short of finding the following. The family of George Edge (pilot) last contact with him was in 1995, he lived in Staines passed away in 1997, and A J Ling (Flight Engineer, John known as Twitch). We would also like to find the families of J G Warburton, Harry R Piper, A E Colston (Flight Engineers) and A W Cuthbertson (Bomb Aimer) who also flew with the Edge crew .

On February 8th 1945 on a mission to Politz their Lancaster developed engine faults over Norfolk. The crew managed to land safely in a field by Pedders Way, Great Bircham, Norfolk complete with 4000lb "Cookie" on board. Our intention on Feb 8th 2020 the 75th Anniversary is to mark the occasion of their safe return.
If anyone has any information to help us find these families, it would be most appreciated.

World War One / What Uniform from WW1

« on: Saturday 01 June 19 09:28 BST (UK) »

Hi. I have had this photo for several years now. I know it is family though probably a distant relative. Can anyone identify the uniform for me? Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

Tyrone / Bull's Acre. Burial Ground

« on: Friday 04 July 14 08:15 BST (UK) »

Hi

Has anyone visited Bully's Acre on the Tullybroom Road, which is I have seen recorded as the Paupers graveyard, The cemetery is adjacent to the Clogher Workhouse. What photos I have seen on the net, seems as though there are no headstones or markers, there again who would have paid for a stone.

Any thoughts, or if anyone knows of records on-line apart from Proni would be appreciated.

Regards

Richard

Searching: Bailey in Aughnacloy & Belfast. also Clarke at Errigal Trough. Co. Monaghan

Tyrone / Bailey, Watson & Clarke of Aughnacloy

« on: Saturday 05 April 14 10:40 BST (UK) »

Hi

I have listed below details of my Bailey family, for birth, baptisms and marriages, maybe of use to someone out there, if so, would like to hear.

Marriages at Aughnacloy Presbyterian Church details from certificates

James Bailey, Labourer of Drummond & Elizabeth Watson of Glenroe 19th June 1845.
Both Minors. Parents Thomas Bailey & John Watson, both labourers
Witnesses: Daniel Bailey (brother/uncle?) & Robert Beggs

Thomas Bailey, Farmer of Glenroe & Sarah Clarke of Tavanagh, Errigal Trough
17th February 1871. Both Full age. Parents James Bailey-Farmer. & Francis Clarke-Farmer
Witnesses William Carruth & William Henry? Burton.

Baptisms at Aughnacloy Presbyterian Church. Co Tyrone. From the archives at Proni
March 3, 1872      Elizabeth Bailey (Baptised Eliza) Born 1871
February 1,1874     Frances Bailey            Born 1873
October 1, 1876     John Watson Bailey          Born 1876
June 13, 1886      Thomas James Bailey         Born 1878
June 13, 1886      Robert Bailey            Born 1881
June 13, 1886      George Bailey            Born December 8, 1885 Army Papers

Births details from Certificates
Births. 2nd May 1876 ------------ Bayley. Parents Thomas Bayley & Sarah Bayley (nee Clarke) of
Glenroe. Informant Elizabeth Bailey (her mark X ) present at birth Aughnacloy.
Was not given a name until some months later. (My Grandfather)

22nd September 1878 Thomas James Bayley. Parents Thomas Bayley & Sarah Bayley (nee Clarke) of Glenroe. Informant Sarah Bayley Mother Glenroe.

15th June 1881 Robert Bailey. Parents Thomas & Sarah Bailey (nee Clarke ) Farmer. Informant Sarah Bailey Mother.

The spelling of Bailey/Bayley as written in original documents. The family moved to Belfast around 1893. also I beleive that Eliza/Elisabeth did stay in the Aughnacloy area

Richard

Hampshire & Isle of Wight / Who is this lady?

« on: Tuesday 18 March 14 15:46 GMT (UK) »

I rescued the photo of this lady on a trip to the local council tip. Just could not leave it there, this is someone’s relative, not that the person who the picture away thought much of it.

Details I have are, photo taken October 1914, age 62 years. The photographic studio was Vectis Photographic Co. Cowes, Isle of Wight. Size with card 9” x 6”.

If anyone recognises the lady they are more than welcome to the photo

Cork / Old Court. Skibbereen

« on: Tuesday 04 December 12 18:22 GMT (UK) »

Old Court, Skibbereen. August 1939. Jerome Ltd

I have had this photo for a number of years. Paid 10p for it at a local car boot, I just like the photo, it would have probably ended up in the skip if not. While on holiday in Ireland I did try to find the house on a visit to the area, with out too much success.

Well the question is, does any recognise the face or the name? More than happy to forward a high quality scan of the image to those interested parties.

The message on the back of the photo as follows,

'To Dear Dais
Wishing her Many Happy Returns of Sept 27th 1939. With Love from Alf & Edith'.

Richard

Derry (Londonderry) / Name of street in Londonderry

« on: Tuesday 27 March 12 17:12 BST (UK) »

Hi

I have a bible that belonged to an old friend of ours. Trying to read the address on the back page, not have had any luck finding. The address looks like M or Hocoq Street, Columbs Wells. Date around 1912-1920

Anyone with local knowledge on this query?

Regards

Richard

Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / What is the chain? Freemason? Orange Order?

« on: Thursday 22 March 12 15:12 GMT (UK) »

Hi Everyone

Any help with this photo would certainly be appreciated. Can anyone identify the chain that this fellow is wearing and what association he may have beloged to, and if I am really lucky a name as well. This photo has been in the family collection for some time and recently has surfaced courtesy of a cousin. I believe he is either a Scott, Moore, Bailey or McCaughan.

Any thoughts most welcome

Richard

World War One / Can anyone identify these Uniforms?

« on: Friday 09 March 12 10:08 GMT (UK) »

Hi

Can anyone help identify these two photos that I have recently received. I believe the one on the right is my Great Uncle, Robert Bailey. The one on the left not a clue. Hopefully if I knew what the uniforms were it would help to find out who they really are .

The photos came from Northern Ireland, if that helps.

Regards

Richard

Searching Moore Belfast and Troon. Bailey. Co Tyrone & Belfast