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John Thomson - Sergeant Renfrew Militia 1850s
« on: Saturday 21 August 10 00:41 BST (UK) »
Hi

I trying to find info on my great,great grandfather John Thomson. He married Mary Welsh in 1850 in Kilbarchan and his name appears in the 1851 census in Kilbarchan as a Chelsea pensioner but by 1861 Mary is widowed and living with her parents. In the marriage record of one of John and Mary's sons it mentions John Thomson as deceased and as a Sergeant in the Renfrew Militia. I cannot find a record of his death anywhere in Scotlandpeople. Can anyone help please.

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Re: John Thomson - Sergeant Renfrew Militia 1850s
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 21 August 10 01:22 BST (UK) »
Hi grizzlybear
there is a death on Scotlands People for a John Thomson
in Kilbarchan 1855
the cert would have his occupation and his widow's name on it
this was the only one between 1855 and 1861
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Re: John Thomson - Sergeant Renfrew Militia 1850s
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 21 August 10 12:07 BST (UK) »
Hi Elaine

Thanks for the reply, but I'd already checked this one out.

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Re: John Thomson - Sergeant Renfrew Militia 1850s
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 18 June 17 09:44 BST (UK) »
Hi there
I have just come across you post regarding John Thomson - it seems we are looking for the same person/family, my interest is through the Welsh lineage.    Just wondering if you have had any further successes.  Hoping to hear from you.
Pauline
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