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World War One / Re: WW1 RIF 18430 Thomas J Wright
« on: Monday 11 April 22 03:37 BST (UK)  »
I wish I received notifications when ppl post replies >:(

Thank you to Kgarrad. Sick to my stomach I didn't get to thank the lovely person who took the time to help me. God rest their soul.

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World War One / WW1 RIF 18430 Thomas J Wright
« on: Sunday 20 September 20 18:41 BST (UK)  »
Finally found my gf's WW1 info on Ancestry after trying multiple times in the past.  His reg svc # was 18430 and I know he was a sergeant, served in France, was gassed, and suffered permanent total-body hair loss. 

A medal card reads:  B/102 B14 Roll, 546 page.

I would like to read more about his experience.  The RIF Museum describes the First Batt going to India and the Second to Dover, "the latter going to France in the Fourth Div..."  Guessing he was in the Fourth Div, but the Fourth Div of what?  Can someone guide me? 

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Armed Forces / Re: Pensioner in Belfast 1869
« on: Monday 11 May 20 23:40 BST (UK)  »
Maiden Stone:  Rootsireland.

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Armed Forces / Re: Pensioner in Belfast 1869
« on: Monday 11 May 20 23:39 BST (UK)  »
Totally agree Aghadowey.  Though no death reg found in all Ireland for Emily Wright of appropriate age, she may have died between 1856 and 64, or even in another country.

Thanks for your input 😊

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Armed Forces / Re: Pensioner in Belfast 1869
« on: Monday 11 May 20 23:14 BST (UK)  »
Marriage 06 Jul 1868, St Patrick's Belfast.

Baptism same date and church.

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Armed Forces / Re: Pensioner in Belfast 1869
« on: Monday 11 May 20 22:28 BST (UK)  »
Thanks very much to Maiden Stone and ShaunJ!

I had seen that WTW from Tyrone and am still considering him.  The parish record for his marriage to my GGGM Elizabeth Deighan in 1868 does not state if he was previously married and, as mentioned previously, there is no civil record to help in that regard.

The Tyrone WTW married an Emily Hobart, Dungannon 1856, and his father was listed as William.  Possible but his father listed as Thomas at baptism.  No children of that union could be found. 

The WTW+Martha with child in 1872 is a definite no.  My WTW had three known children 1869-1874, with only one surviving to adulthood.

Will try the national archives again. I always get a bit discouraged researching him but keep coming back every now and then.

Thanks 😘

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Armed Forces / Re: Pensioner in Belfast 1869
« on: Saturday 09 May 20 18:09 BST (UK)  »
Thanks again Elwyn!  Always there when I need you! 

I suspected British Army but you've helped cement the idea.

Will visit library when this lockdown is over, they have a specific Armed Forces subscription. I've searched it  and Ancestry in the past without success but will now have to consider he was born outside of Ireland or the records have been lost. Maybe Belfast was his last post (duty station) and he decided to remain there.

Have a feeling this gentleman will likely require my brother's DNA!  William Wright just too common a name, as is his father's name of Thomas.  Mother's name given as Anne Bridget...is that her last name or her middle name?!

Too much!  Again thanks 😊

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Armed Forces / Pensioner in Belfast 1869
« on: Saturday 09 May 20 16:50 BST (UK)  »
I am totally ignorant about British/Irish military and theatres of conflict about the time in question.

My GGGF William Thomas Wright c1830 is listed as pensioner on first (known) child's baptismal record in 1869 and in Belfast street directories of same era.

Regarding age, at marriage/baptism he stated 1836, death record shows 1829.

He died prior to the 1901 census so I cannot say where he was born. Wife from Antrim.  He appears to have converted to RC as he was baptized same day of marriage 1868.  No civil record of marriage though there is a parish record.

Can anyone guide me on how to proceed? 

What occupations would qualify someone as a pensioner if serving c1854-1868?

Are there records for pension receivers of that era?

Likelihood of serving in British, Irish, Canadian, or American military? 

Any help greatly appreciated.




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Antrim / Re: Belfast coroner's inquest
« on: Friday 08 May 20 12:47 BST (UK)  »
Thanks everyone!  Couldn't find burial record on City Cemetery search,  will try Milltown.  Could be my 3xggf who married a Catholic. Recorded as living 47 Tyrone St until 1878. Wife Elizabeth listed as widow 1901, Cawn Pore St.

Appreciate all your efforts!


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