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The Common Room / Broogemaker - Occupation?
« on: Sunday 15 January 23 12:25 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Everyone,
Anyone have an answer to what this occupation was?
I have an Irish ancestor whose occupation is given as Broogemaker on his Marriage in 1836. Thought I was onto an answer when I found a reference on the internet of  "Thomas mc Knogher of Dromanagh Broogemaker" but no further forward other than it seems to confirm Broogemaker is definitely an occupation.


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World War Two / Royal Navy Medal Card
« on: Friday 01 October 21 09:46 BST (UK)  »
Can anyone clarify for me the details shown on the attached photocopy of my fathers medal card record card provided by the Navy.

I interpret it as the person, my father was awarded the following
1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, War Medal.

What I am unclear about is what appears to be F and C  with the letter R awarded. I thought this might be France and Germany? As a ribbon clasp award as this would be worn with the Atlantic medal. The "award" for the Africa star is a bit of a unanswered question as although he served in the Mediterranean I was not aware of any Africa related service and the medal was not found with his other medals. Also why under Service for 1939 – 45 Star is annotated, 
C/Ops HMS LCI(L) 251, 9/3/43 – 19/7/44.

I believe the annotation refers to Combined Operations, Landing Craft Infantry (Large) 251 And I am aware that he trained and served on Landing Craft.

Any light shed on this would be much appreciated.

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Sussex Lookup Requests / Buxsted baptism - EVERCOTT/EVEREST
« on: Tuesday 12 December 17 15:39 GMT (UK)  »
Mary Ann Evercott/Everest? married in Woolwich to Henry Crisp. Subsequent census returns give her birthplace as Buxsted circa 1779.....Please is there anyone who might be able to check out the Parish Registers for her baptism.

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Oxfordshire Lookup Requests / Filkins, Oxfordshire
« on: Monday 20 January 14 19:44 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Everyone,
Ok this is yet another beginner to the forum asking for direction or help. I'm stuck on my family research with one Theyer Townsend b circa 1809 (pp1861 census) 1803 (pp 1851 census) in Filkins, Oxfordshire. Can anyone find him for me? or point me in the direction of where to look? I have a fair amount detail from marriage to burial but "going back" at the moment is a bit of a brickwall for me. Any help welcome.


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