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Armed Forces / Re: Is he my 2x Grt Grandfather
« on: Thursday 18 April 24 16:53 BST (UK)  »
Thank you Scotmum
I did search for the 39 Dord regiment and it took me to the Dorset Regiment, but i wasn't sure.

Thank you Queenie

You have been a great help. I can now rule out the George in the Royal Marines now.
 
Thank you so much for the certificate I am so excited now.

I need to pack up and eat (no chance now)

Thank you both again.





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Armed Forces / Is he my 2x Grt Grandfather
« on: Thursday 18 April 24 16:06 BST (UK)  »
Hi
I am not sure I have asked about this topic in the past. It will be awhile ago so I have lost track. I apologize if I have.

My Grt Grandfather George Norman was born in west Bengal India in 1880. (there may be 3 children in total born in India) George's occupation was a deckhand in the Navy, he died in Ireland falling from a train in 1915.

Birth details
Name   George Norman
Gender   Male
Birth Date   29 Nov 1880
Baptism Date   15 Dec 1880
Baptism Age   0
Baptism Place   Bengal, India
Father   George Norman
Mother   Bridget


I found George along with his father on the 1911 Irish census.

On the census the Father was a widow (wife Bridget Mullin) aged 65, born Gravesend England, retired from the 39 Dord Regiment.

I found a George Norman on the 1871 Census based at the Royal Marine Barracks Gillingham, Kent.

I am trying to see if I can find a link.

Would either Royal Marines or the 39 Dord Regiment have been in India around 1880.

Thanks.




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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Help with surname Please
« on: Tuesday 09 April 24 12:25 BST (UK)  »
Thanks Shanreagh

I will take a look. I had not heard of the name before. I do struggle researching my Irish roots.

Thanks again.

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Help with surname Please
« on: Monday 08 April 24 14:51 BST (UK)  »
Hi thanks everyone

Ladyhawk
No I have not been able to find them on census records. There was a possible one in Kent but not sure if its them. I will have another look.

Thanks again

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Help with surname Please
« on: Sunday 07 April 24 16:56 BST (UK)  »
Hi

I found the name  of my 3X Grt Grandmother on her sons Marriage certificate but I can't work out her surname. I hope I have attached the file correctly.

She was married to a John Lynch. Her son Edward was born in Londonderry about 1832 and married in Scotland 1861 to a Jane Neil.

I Would appreciate any help.

Thanks



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Staffordshire / Re: Not sure if I am on the right track.
« on: Sunday 07 April 24 13:45 BST (UK)  »
Hi sorry to bother you again.

I have been made unsure again if I am on the right track.

I was so excited to tell the person about how well (with help) their tree was coming along.

On speaking to the person they said that Harriet Brookes had a sister called Cecilia Brookes she married a Samuel Gregory (solicitor) it's totally thrown me again.

 I am unable to find Cecilia. I thought it may be Priscilla? (name shortened)

I have tried looking for a marriage but had no luck so far.

Is it possible for someone to take a look for me. I want to make sure I am following the right family.

I work in a care home and try and do family trees for the people at the home, (with full permission) I have some good results thanks to the help I get on here. But the Brookes/Jones are proving a challenge.

Thanks




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Staffordshire / Re: Not sure if I am on the right track. Oh No not again
« on: Sunday 07 April 24 13:15 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: Nessie56 on Wednesday 20 March 24 15:47 GMT (UK)
Hi, I would appreciate any help.

I am not convinced I am following the right family.

I am looking for the parents of Harriet Brookes, according to the 1939 register she was born 26 June 1883 in Bilston, Staffordshire. (unable to find birth record) there are variations on the name Brookes so makes it difficult.

Harriet Marriage.

Marriage: 17 Jul 1901 St Cuthbert, Churchtown, Southport Lancs. John Jones - 23, Provision Trade? Bachelor, 133 Old Park Road Harriet Brookes - 21, Spinster, 130 Newton St. Groom's Father: John Jones, Ironmonger Bride's Father: George Brookes, Boat Man?

In 1901 Harriet is living with her Mother Ann (Widow) Born Abt 1842 Bilston Staffordshire. The address matches the marriage record. (130 Newton St). Ann's Granddaughter is also at the address (Florence Johnson).

Harriet's sister is Alice Brookes (Born Abt 1876) Married Edward Johnson 25 May 1896, Birkdale, Southport. Father George Brookes Boat loader. (Info gained from marriage certificate) Ann (mother) was living with Alice in 1911 South Manchester.

I found a Marriage for George Brookes and Ann Hayward 10 Feb 1861 St Peters Walsall Stafford. So I have been following that line but I am not sure I am on the right track.

According to the person who I am doing the family tree for they were told that George had a fleet of Barges (not sure where) this would fit in with the information on the marriages of his daughter.

The George and Ann I have been following there is no mention of boats he is recorded as being a general Laborer on the 1881 census. So I may have the wrong George and Ann.

If anyone can help with Information/advice I would be thankful.

Thanks

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Staffordshire / Re: Not sure if I am on the right track.
« on: Sunday 31 March 24 16:27 BST (UK)  »
So sorry

I hadn't noticed I had got more post. I appreciate all the information.

AlanBoyd so sad about little Maria Brookes . It all appears to fit I believe her grandmother was called Maria. Thanks for taking the time to help.

Softlysoftly Thanks for your help, It all looks promising I only had the name Sarah so the info will help a lot.

Molly C Thanks I will take a look.

I was about to pack up for the day, no chance now ;D

 

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Staffordshire / Re: Not sure if I am on the right track.
« on: Thursday 21 March 24 14:09 GMT (UK)  »
Thanks Amondg

I will have a look at the info you sent me. there are three children's names I haven't come across.

John 1861
Harriet Eliza 1861
Maria 1864

I also have a George Brookes

George Brookes
Gender   Male
Christening Date   28 Jul 1861
Christening Place   Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Father   George Brookes
Mother   Ann Brookes

George is not on any of the census records

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