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Lanarkshire / Platthorn East Kilbride in the 1920's
« on: Thursday 27 November 14 10:05 GMT (UK)  »
I am trying to find out if there are any records of residents of Platthorn in East Kilbride in the 1920's.

I have a Norah McCartney listed on the Ellis Island web site as having arrived in New York 22nd May 1921 with her 4 daughters . She was emigrating to join her husband and gives as her last address in Scotland , the home of her brother Henry Burns , Platthorn , East Kilbride.
This is a bit strange as 6 months earlier at the marriage of Henry Burns in Glasgow his address was 145 Finlay Drive in Glasgow and his occupation as a Drapers Warehouseman. Not an occupation in high demand in East Kilbride in the 1920's I think.
Prior to that the family had been long time residents in the Springburn area of Glasgow.
Any info on Platthorn greatly appreciated.

Baird

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World War One / Difference in Medal Cards for Men Killed on Same Day
« on: Wednesday 12 November 14 14:55 GMT (UK)  »
I have two medal cards for an uncle and nephew , both killed on 28th June 1915 with the 1/8th Scottish Rifles at Gallipoli. Can someone explain why there is such a difference in the Medal Cards.
Neither of the men has a known grave . James Donnelly was 17 years of age and his uncle ,James Burns , was 34 years of age.

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Lanarkshire / Flats at 80 Clyde Street Glasgow
« on: Wednesday 22 October 14 18:29 BST (UK)  »
can anyone tell me where I can see a photograph of the tenement building that used to be at 80 Clyde Street in Glasgow. Probably immediately above the Clutha Bar.

Many thanks,

Baird

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WW1 In Memoriam / 28th June 1915,James Donnelly, 17, 1/8th Cameronians(Scottish Rifles)
« on: Wednesday 03 September 14 15:43 BST (UK)  »
Born in Parnie Street Glasgow, 24th July 1897. Killed at Gully Ravine, Gallipoli, 28th June 1915 as were 25 Officers and 448 O.Rs. of the 1/8th Battalion The Cameronians in their first action.
James has no known grave but is listed on the Helles Memorial.
Baird

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London & Middlesex Completed Lookup Requests / Sydney Street Siege Policemen Shot
« on: Monday 25 August 14 06:48 BST (UK)  »
One of the three policeman shot dead during the Sydney Street Siege in Houndsditch on 16th December 1910 was a PC Walter Charles Choat, aged 34. All three were awarded the Kings Police Medal. Can anyone supply any parental details of PC Choat?

Many thanks,

Baird

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London and Middlesex / Choat/ Whiteman Family from London to Scotland
« on: Wednesday 20 August 14 18:42 BST (UK)  »
Trying to trace the family of Alfred Stephen Charles Choat and his wife Maud nee Whiteman . Both born in London area and died in Bearsden, Scotland . Alfred in 1972 aged 71 and Maud in 1994 aged 94.
Seem to be a lot of Choats out there but the grand daughter of this couple is keen to get some information on her tree.

regards,
Baird

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Essex Lookup Requests / Helen Mcintyre Hunter
« on: Tuesday 19 August 14 14:26 BST (UK)  »
Can anyone please find out if the Helen M Renton who died 1943 in Brentwood , Essex  was Helen Macintyre Hunter , born Thurso in Scotland in 1859, wife of George Renton who died Brentford in 1943.

Many thanks,

Baird

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London and Middlesex / Maud Whiteman Information
« on: Tuesday 19 August 14 14:06 BST (UK)  »
Hello,
           can anyone supply  me with information as the parentage of a Maud Whiteman born Poplar circa 1895. She married an Alfred Choat in 1924 in Poplar. Known child Irene Choat born Poplar 1926, who married in Scotland in 1953.
I am completely stuck with Maud Whiteman and cannot find anything further back.
Any hints or information greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Baird

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Australia / Trooper 1520 George Donald Renton 9th Australian Light Horse
« on: Thursday 14 August 14 14:34 BST (UK)  »
I am trying to establish if possible the parents of Trooper 1520 George Donald Renton 9th Australian Light Horse who is buried in Cheltenham (Old ) cemetery. He was born around 1885 and on embarkation in 1915 gave his previous address as Footscray. The CWGC website gives no information as to any relatives.

Many thanks,

Baird

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