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« on: Sunday 15 February 09 13:51 GMT (UK) »
Hi Ian
Thanks for your reply.
John Smith (senior) was the Fireman, and was born in 1865 in Ramsey. In the 1891 census he was married to Martha, working as a labourer and living in Bootle with his family (all his children, inc my grandfather were born in Bootle).
By 1901 he was a fireman, and by 1911 was Chief Fire Officer in Bootle until about 1927 when he returned to the IOM (possibly via Belfast).
He was Chief Fire Officer in Ramsey from 1928-1942.
Since my post, I've been able to trace more of my grandfather's siblings which has been a huge leap forward.
But I'd be interested to know more about my great grandfather, John Smith senior.
Especially his parents, siblings, and anything from his time in the Ramsey FB.
Kind Regards
Stephen