Fitzgerald and Sexton in Newport

[suzard]

I've noticed on another posting you have Michael Sexton married Mary Fitzgerald had a son Michael and they went to Aus or US??

It looks like Michael Sexton (the father) died- death reg Mar qtr 1902 Newport M
also when he married Mary it looks like he was in the armed forces (Royal Artillery

Their son Michael Augtustus(birth reg as Michael Augustine)  may have joined the armed forces too???

There is a medal card on A******y for Michael A Sexton in a Monmouthshire regiment???

Suz

[GrandMammy]

Yes, Suz, Michael Snr was a Driver in Royal Artillery, but later became a labourer (Wharf Labourer)
Mary is listed separately as 'Soldier's wife'.  I've also already got his 1902 death in Newport.

I'll look into the service record you mention for Michael Jnr. as this wouldn't be surprising and he was born in Newport, Monmouthshire. Thx.

[suzard]

It's not a service record for Michael A -it is a medal card

A high percentage of service records from WW1 were destroyed in WW2 (the Blitz)


Suz

[chester27]

Hi, My Grandfather was Michael Augustine Sexton born 1891 died 1972, born and died in Newport. He married Olive Adams (1887- 1956) and they both worked and lived in Newport before moving to London. I have a lot of information. Regards
 

I've noticed on another posting you have Michael Sexton married Mary Fitzgerald had a son Michael and they went to Aus or US??

It looks like Michael Sexton (the father) died- death reg Mar qtr 1902 Newport M
also when he married Mary it looks like he was in the armed forces (Royal Artillery

Their son Michael Augtustus(birth reg as Michael Augustine)  may have joined the armed forces too???

There is a medal card on A******y for Michael A Sexton in a Monmouthshire regiment???

Suz

I've noticed on another posting you have Michael Sexton married Mary Fitzgerald had a son Michael and they went to Aus or US??

It looks like Michael Sexton (the father) died- death reg Mar qtr 1902 Newport M
also when he married Mary it looks like he was in the armed forces (Royal Artillery

Their son Michael Augtustus(birth reg as Michael Augustine) may have joined the armed forces too???

There is a medal card on A******y for Michael A Sexton in a Monmouthshire regiment???

Suz

[GrandMammy]

Hi, that's fabulous! It'd be great to get ur info.  Thx.

Your Grandfather is a 'First Cousin Once Removed' of my mother - Michael's mother (Mary Fitzgerald) is a sister of my mum's grandmother.  This may seem a bit of a 'loose' relationship, as only associated by marriage through Mary; however, my Aunt enjoyed a lot of her childhood being welcomed by 'Auntie' Lena (Michael's sister) and her husband, whom I understand became Mayor of Newport.

If ur on Genes R, then u should be able to pick me up (via family tree) I think to email me from there.  Then I can send u my direct email.  Sorry if that seems convoluted, but I don't like giving out my contact on public forums.  Many thanks.

Jacqui

[suzard]

when chester has made 3 posts you can use the private message facility to exchange info -e mail addresses etc.

If you posted your e address on the public board the mods would remove it -as it is RootsChat policy to not post email details on view to the public.

The PM facility is quite safe

Suz

[chester27]

Quite amazed to receive a reply so quickly!!
Yes, we do need to make email contact somehow to share info. I am not on GR. My grandparents worked at the Workhouse in Newport- that is where they met, and I believe they became Master & Matron of the facility. I visited Newport for the first time this year...............interesting!  Regards

Hi, that's fabulous! It'd be great to get ur info. Thx.

Your Grandfather is a 'First Cousin Once Removed' of my mother - Michael's mother (Mary Fitzgerald) is a sister of my mum's grandmother. This may seem a bit of a 'loose' relationship, as only associated by marriage through Mary; however, my Aunt enjoyed a lot of her childhood being welcomed by 'Auntie' Lena (Michael's sister) and her husband, whom I understand became Mayor of Newport.

If ur on Genes R, then u should be able to pick me up (via family tree) I think to email me from there. Then I can send u my direct email. Sorry if that seems convoluted, but I don't like giving out my contact on public forums. Many thanks.

Jacqui

[suzard]

one more reply chester and you can use PM

if you need any help just ask


Suz

[GrandMammy]

I'm quick because I'm very actively pursuing my family history. My mum is 70+ now and her elder sister (the Aunt mentioned before) is not in best health, so I thought it'd be nice to give some info on the Sextons as she enjoyed time with Lena.

If you had any info on the Fitzgerald side in respect of your Great-Grandmother, this would be welcomed too as I've struggled to find much regards many of them.

I'm coming to conclusion that I'm probably related (distantly) to much of Newport population. My mum's paternal grandparents' families (Fitzgerald and Murray) both came from Ireland and settled for long time in Newport.

I too went to visit Newport for the first time this year - only just back in March - and met with a 4th cousin. As you say.... interesting place!  Regards J