James Death born 2.11.1869 Downham?

[Annette7]

I'm intrigued when you say 'lets give up on this one'?

Clearly, from baptism, this is the same man although birthdate is one 1 year out.

Annette

[magslote]

Bumble, not seen james death service records in 1887.Thankyou Margaret.

[BumbleB]

Army records available on FindMyPast - he joined 1887 - 2446 Bedfordshire Regiment via (I think) 5th King's Royal Rifles.  He served in the Boer War, gaining both Queen's and King's medals plus Cape Colony, Wittebergen and Transvaal clasps. 

[magslote]

Thankyou so much.Margaret.

[magslote]

Thankyou all for you imput on the above, finding his birth and the name of Tuffs, you have all shed
light on this.I would NEVER have found him, with out your help, thankyou ALL so much.Margaret.

[BumbleB]

Oh dear - is this young John in 1891 - Kerrison Reformatory School, Thorndon, Suffolk - RG12/1458 folio 147, page 2?

John Death aged 16 - Inmate of Reformatory - born Sheffield

[magslote]

Thankyou Bumble, very much.Margaret.

[magslote]

And Ann in 1871 is born in the same place as Ann Death in 1881 

I'm intrigued by your knowing James' date of birth, it must have come from somewhere.

Bummble, please would you send details of the above census, in 1871, thankyou Margaret.

[BumbleB]

Just about to have dinner -I'll be back - promise!!!