James Sands 4th Bn Royal Irish Fusiliers

[armagh20]

Hello kingskerswell
In the 1901 census I have Michael widower living with his family no mention of Doran? is that a typo?
 "Michael can be found in the 1901 census as a widower living with the Doran Family"
Many thanks for your help

Joe

[kingskerswell]

Hi Joe,
         There are two men named Michael Sands living in Co. Armagh and both are widowers in the 1901 census. I seem to have picked the wrong one. Sorry for that.

Regards

[armagh20]

kingskerswell
it is very confusing, trying to get at the truth
Joe

[aghadowey]

Thanks aghadowey
I do not think that is the same family but I will try and check further. The local Armagh papers have nothing but I will try the Belfast ones.
Thank you

Why not same family?

[rathmore]

James Sands born newry, co down, enlisted Dundalk, co. louth, Residence Newry,

in th Princess Victoria's Royal Irish Fusiliers 4th Battalion

death 1914 at home

have you been in touch with the Royal Irish Fusiliers?

[armagh20]

Thanks Rathmore I am a Volunteer with the Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum here in Armagh so I have access to what records there are Joe

[HughDaly]

I have a James Sands born between in the townland of Tormore outside of Newry, around 1886-1900

[Sinann]

It looks like James is indexed as John Sands as Gaffy suspected back in 2014.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1914/05297/4472910.pdf

4 Sept 1914 at the Military Hospital, John Sands, Solider died from a fracture to the base of the scull and cardiac syncope

[armagh20]

Thanks Hugh and Sinann
Looks like this is John Sands where is townland of Tormore? Will look into it and let you know.I have John Sands on the Roll of Co Armagh WW1 casualties which can be seen in the Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum in Armagh