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Title: Luke BAYCROFT (BEACROFT, BEECROFT), born 1830, Stockport, Cheshire
Post by: BAC3 on Monday 26 November 18 13:51 GMT (UK)
Hello,

The UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 records that Luke BEACROFT on the ship Blenheim was awarded the Baltic Medal for service 1845-1855.

Could someone kindly confirm whether or not that is the same person as the "Subject above and, if so, what other information is available.

Thank you and for the moment,

BAC3
Title: Re: Luke BAYCROFT (BEACROFT, BEECROFT), born 1830, Stockport, Cheshire
Post by: MaxD on Monday 26 November 18 15:30 GMT (UK)
The 1841 has Luke Beacroft age 10 (rounded off) born Cheshire (which perhaps you know).  There is a Merchant Navy listing for Luke Beacroft born Stockport in the time frame 1845-1854 (Findmypast), other spellings don't seem to come up anywhere.
Perhaps started as a merchant seaman and transferred to the Royal Navy?

MaxD
Title: Re: Luke BAYCROFT (BEACROFT, BEECROFT), born 1830, Stockport, Cheshire
Post by: BAC3 on Monday 26 November 18 16:20 GMT (UK)
Thank you MaxD,

Certainly you appear to have unearthed the correct person.   He departed Tasmania as an
ex-convict to London in January 1852 as a hand aboard the Lucy Thompson and your reference might refer to that instance.

However, my task now is to progress that situation but, sadly, my researching skills in relation to military/naval matters are virtually incompetent.......a result of age and too many "senior moments" :'( ???   Any advice you can offer beyond Ancestry and FindMyPast, where nil results are evident, would be more than welcome.

Again my thanks.

BAC3
Title: Re: Luke BAYCROFT (BEACROFT, BEECROFT), born 1830, Stockport, Cheshire
Post by: MaxD on Monday 26 November 18 16:50 GMT (UK)
The reference is simply a listing of the names of merchant seamen, their register ticket and where they came from.  It is in a list covering the 1845 ish time frame.  You will find it on FindMyPast but in the Education and Work area not military.

His ticket number is 432850 which I know Seaweed will be able to advise what to do with!

MaxD
Title: Re: Luke BAYCROFT (BEACROFT, BEECROFT), born 1830, Stockport, Cheshire
Post by: BAC3 on Monday 26 November 18 17:18 GMT (UK)

Thank you for the advice MaxD.   I am very grateful and will now approach "seaweed" as you suggested.

BAC3
Title: Re: Luke BAYCROFT (BEACROFT, BEECROFT), born 1830, Stockport, Cheshire
Post by: matthewj64 on Monday 26 November 18 20:24 GMT (UK)
Quote from: BAC3 on Monday 26 November 18 13:51 GMT (UK)
The UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 records that Luke BEACROFT on the ship Blenheim was awarded the Baltic Medal for service 1845-1855.

Is it likely that there are other Royal Navy records for this man somewhere, or is it possible that this is the only record?

M
Title: Re: Luke BAYCROFT (BEACROFT, BEECROFT), born 1830, Stockport, Cheshire
Post by: BAC3 on Monday 26 November 18 21:00 GMT (UK)
matthewj64,

"seaweed" has replied to my request on the other Board but, sadly, he could not help.

Certainly, with your excellent help, we have travelled a long way with Luke BAYCROFT  8)

For the moment,

BAC3