John James Edwards - guard at Fort William, India. Is he British?

[LornaJane]

Dear Researchers,
I am stuck! I am searching for John James Edwards. What I know so far...
- John was born in 1881 (don't know where)
- He married Angelina Mary Anne Roberts 24 April 1907 in Jhansi, India. His recorded occupation was 'Guard'. Possibly at Fort William.
- His first child was Arthur John Edwards who was born at Fort William, Bengal in 1909.
- John and Angelina had three further children. Another boy and two girls (all born in India).
- John had four brothers (names unknown). Three of his brothers died in the Boer War. 
- John's father was Charles.

What I am trying to establish:
- Where he was born
- His mother
- Where he died and when

Any help would be most appreciated. I am guessing that the missing records may be from India or the Military; however, I cannot find it via my Ancestry membership.

Thank you,
Lorna

[Jebber]

There is something wrong with his birth date, somone marrying and having children 1907  and 1909 would  not have been born in 1818.

[LornaJane]

Sorry, yes you are right. He was born in 1881 according to my late grandmother.

[hanes teulu]

Year of birth is 1881 (not 1818!) - age on marriage cert given as 26.

Occupation looks like "Guard G I P Ry?"
Occupation on Arthur's birth reg is "Warden" and Abode of Parents "Presidency Jail"

[Jebber]

Not having much luck at the moment, only the death of Arthur John of Infantile Jaundice age 8 days. 15 October 1909.

Unfortunately I have to go out shortly, so cannot look further, hopefully someone will come up with some help before I am able to check back.

[LornaJane]

Thank you, Jebber. It is certainly proving to be a tricky search for me! Thank you for your help.

[Regorian]

GIP Ry was/is Bombay/Mumbai. Victoria Railway Terminus, more like a palace. I presume he was a railway guard.

[LornaJane]

Thank you, Regorian. This is new information that I am most grateful for.
Lorna

[hanes teulu]

What's the source of your info. that John had 4 brothers, three of whom died in the Boer War?

What doesn't help, unfortunately, is that Indian marriage registrations don't record father's occupation/profession - name only.