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Census and Resource Discussion / 1918 cWW1 WT or WJ Williams. Penny Lane Liverpool
« on: Tuesday 26 March 24 13:26 GMT (UK)  »
Hello RC members

Is it possible to find a WJ or WT Williams and his family living at No. 53 Penny Lane, Liverpool.

WJ Williams served in the Merchant Navy during the Great War.
WJ was possibly born during the 1890's.

He was aboard the SS City of Corinth with my grandfather (a 1st class Marconi, Wireless Officer/ operator, born 1895) when their ship was torpedoed by the German Submarine UB-31, seventy miles south of the Lizard, Cornwall.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards.
Jed

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Northamptonshire Lookup Requests / Burial mystery ref Astin, William Henry, died, 6th Aug. 1888. Duddington.
« on: Sunday 27 August 23 15:06 BST (UK)  »
William Henry Astin, was a miller and baker, he lived at the Mill in Duddington.

Please can anyone help find William Henry Astin's burial place, and or the cemetery please... because his burial is a complete mystery to his family.  I feel that because William H. Astin was a miller, a baker, and of good standing in his village, there should at least be a burial, and or a mention of this somewhere.

I believe William H Astin was attacked,  or in a brawl at a pub in his village, Duddington, shortly before his demise. I know there was an article (possibly even a death notice?) written in a local newspaper, which I'd like to see please, if you're able to find this as well.

I'll add as much as I can below, on William and his family.

I'd love to see anything you can find relating to William H Astin, and the Mill please... many thanks... in anticipation.

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Wiliam Henry Astin   ~   Miller & Baker.
Died on the 6th August, 1888, in Duddington, Northamptonshire.

William Henry Astin, aged 33 years.
Died Ref:  Stamford.   
Sept Q. 1888. Pg 182. Vol 7a

Stamford borders the counties of Lincolnshire, Huntingdonshire, Northamptonshire, and Rutland.

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Wiliam Henry Astin   ~   Miller & Baker
Born:  10 May 1855
Place: Ketton, Rutland, Leicestershire
Died:  6 Aug 1888
Death Place: Duddington, Northamptonshire

Spouse
Charlote Elliott, Duddington 1851 - 1921

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Parents
James Astin   
b. Oct. 1829. Bourne, Lincolnshire. (miller & baker)
bapt. 1 Nov 1829. Bourne, Lincs.
d. 16 Oct 1881
Julia Wade     
b. Aug. 1828. Ketton, Rutland, Leic.
bapt Peterborough, St John, Northamptonshire
d. 10 June 1891 Ketton.

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William Henry & Charlotte Astin's children:

James Thomas Astin
1879 - 1937. Harrogate, Yorks

Charlotte Anne Astin
1881 - d. 13 Feb, 1929 Cockermouth, Cumberland.

Alfred William Astin
1884 - 22 July, 1971.  Hunstanton, Norfolk.

George Astin
1886 - 6 Mar, 1950. Harrogate, Yorks

Albert Victor Astin
1887 - 1973

All born Duddington

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Sadly, Astin, throughout the census returns, and archives is misspelled in numerous ways, Asten,, Aslin, Aston, Asher, Austin.

Any help would be very much appreciated.
My very best wishes.
Jed

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Australia / Convict 1841 Zadock Collins
« on: Saturday 05 August 23 14:32 BST (UK)  »
Zadock Collins

1841 Nottingham Asizes
Zadock was convicted and charged with breaking and entering, with two others, and sentenced to 10 years for stealing one shilling and five pence... It was noted that Zadock had four previous convictions.

1841 Westmoreland Ship
Zadock was transported aboard the Westmoreland prison ship to Van Diemen's Land...1841

Please can anyone tell me if there's any evidence of Zadock's life on Van Diemen's Land?
And did he possibly marry, and live a long life?

I'd love to to know what became of Zadock, and also see any original documents too please.

Zadocks parents were, George and Elizabeth Collins.
Zadock was born during September 1819, Cotgrave, Nottingham,  Nottinghamshire.

Thank you, and my very best wishes.
Jed


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World War One / Re: George Jenkins WW1 1st Devons
« on: Sunday 29 January 23 18:52 GMT (UK)  »
Hi, thank you for checking in on the Elmsgarth's whereabouts again. And yes it would be great if anyone else can add to this, also to the SS Dulcie as well
Thank you lotsss.
Jed


Quote from: ShaunJ on Friday 27 January 23 20:49 GMT (UK)
The Elmsgarth left Cardiff for Civita Vecchia on 11th May, arrived 21st. After that I lose track of her. There is a report on 14 June that she is in St Louis but that could be an error. There will be a record of the voyage somewhere and others may know where to find it.

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World War One / Re: George Jenkins WW1 1st Devons
« on: Friday 27 January 23 18:48 GMT (UK)  »
Hello Shaun

Thank you very much for checking on these ships.  Please may I ask if you noted the arrivals, departures and the ports during the SS Elmsgarth May, 1913 trip?

Many thanks again.
Jed

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World War Two / Re: D.S.O. ref Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm / RNVR
« on: Thursday 26 January 23 13:29 GMT (UK)  »
Hello Andy

Thank you very much for explaining the military jargon, also the aircraft to me as well, as yes I'm a novice to the world of the Royal Navy and the Fleet Air Arm.

I love everything military, you could definitely say its in my blood because a vast nunber of my family have served in many ways throughout time, but very sadly far too many served during our two great wars. My father served for 50 years from WW2 onwards. 

I have a great deal to learn.

Many thanks.
Jed

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World War Two / Re: D.S.O. ref Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm / RNVR
« on: Thursday 26 January 23 12:53 GMT (UK)  »
Hello Hugh

Thank you so very much for searching and finding this great article.

I've just this morning found my cousin David's sisters letter, where she mentions the HMS Indomitable and the D.S C., sadly my grew matter slips a little.

David was invited to Buckingham Palace to receive his D.S.C. from the Queen, and he took his mother with him. Following this, David was given his own Squadron, but with cut backs, there were lots of changes.  David was invited back to Buckingham Palace a second time, this time, to meet the Duke of Edinburgh.

Thank you once again.
Jed


Quote from: HMac on Thursday 26 January 23 09:50 GMT (UK)
Hi Jed,
TLt (A), David George Jenkins R.N.V.R. was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (D.S.C.) not the D.S.O. For gallantry, skill and marked devotion to duty in air strikes in the Far East.

The award was gazetted 31.7.1945. He was serving on HMS INDOMITABLE during Operation Iceberg which was the Invasion of Okinawa.

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- https://www.royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk/SQUADRONS/1844_Squadron.htm On the morning of April 17th CAP was flown off at 06:00. At 0609 a few bogeys were detected to the north west of the Fleet and a flight of Hellcats were sent to investigate, Sub-Lt D.G. Jenkins RNVR in JX743 ('143/W') shot down one Zeke.

Regards
Hugh

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World War Two / Re: D.S.O. ref Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm / RNVR
« on: Wednesday 25 January 23 20:20 GMT (UK)  »
Good evening SiGr

Yes thank you very much, this is George and his family.

A number of years back, I saw Davids promotions maybe via Navy books/ registers, including his Service No. but I'm sorry I can't quite remember where.

Many thanks again.
Jed



Quote from: SiGr on Wednesday 25 January 23 19:10 GMT (UK)
Is this your man ?

From 'The Western Mail' of 11 Apr 1949.

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World War Two / D.S.C. ref Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm / RNVR
« on: Wednesday 25 January 23 17:46 GMT (UK)  »
David George Jenkins. D.S.C.
Born; 18th Dec. 1921, Cardiff.

Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm. D.S.C.

Please can you possibly show me any documentation, reports, and or any newspaper articles relating to my mothers cousin, David George Jenkins.

David Jenkins became a Lieutenant Commander whilst serving in the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm / RNVR.

David was awarded the D.S.C. Distinguished Service Cross, for shooting down, and chasing off the remaining enemy aircraft during World War 2, whilst 'abroad' the H.M.S. Indomitable.

David George Jenkins Parents.
Thomas Percy V. & Katie Irene Jenkins.

Any help, advise and assistance would be much appreciated.
Many thanks.
Jed

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