*Completed* Royal Navy recruitment Co Kerry mid 1860's

[fifer1947]

Can anyone help with some background?

My gt grandfather religion unknown was born in Co Kerry circa 1852 - 1855 (no mention of parish/townland on any subsequent document) and was a Royal Marine by age 17 (on vessel) on the 1871 census.  His father was a ferryman according to his marriage certificate (same name ie John Ferris), so I'm presuming a coastal parish/townland. 

Lacking religion/parish/townland data I am hunting for clues.

Was there a recruiting place/s or RN base/s in Co Kerry in the mid 1860's?

[shanew147]

the first place that springs to mind is Tarbert. There were ferries running to Co. Clare and also to Limerick city, and also military connections and a fort.


Shane

[fifer1947]

Thought you might come to my rescue Shane I could kiss you for that!    I will try that area next, thanks. 

[fifer1947]

Eureka!  I found his service records .............. AND it gives his parish religion and dob! 

What/where is this name/place (haven't worked out how to save a small peice of the record yet) - looks like Coherciowar Killarney?

[shanew147]

you can search the townland database at : www.thecore.com/seanruad - I had a quick look but dont see any good matches for the placename.

Military records often show place of birth as a civil parish..


Shane

[fifer1947]

Shane to the rescue again  Thank you so much for the link.

[shanew147]

I knew this sounded familiar...

I thought maybe someone else was related to the same Ferris family - John Ferris b 1852 Kerry son of John a ferryman

I presume fifer1 is your alter-ego 


Shane

[fifer1947]

My original name before I changed email addresses and made a total c*ck up of rejoining!