Thomas Kelly - India

[ShaunJ]

I wouldn't rule out that 1875 baptism in Morar, Bombay at this stage. He may have lied to the army about his age in 1891, as he did later in life.

[ShaunJ]

Well, well I never knew this stuff was online:

He was born 24 March 1875

Father's regiment was 54th

Expelled from the school on 8 March 1889.

http://www.rma-searcher.co.uk/Dublin/Tester/RMA_RHMS/RHMSPDF/Name%20index/KANE.pdf

So this is the correct baptism - you might be able to get more information on it from the British Library's India Office section
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FG3P-QL9

[ShaunJ]

N.481 Private  Michael Kelly, 54th Foot, discharged at Meerut 1880, aged 40. Served more than 16 years in the East Indies.

Born St Michael, Dublin circa April 1840

[ShaunJ]

It might be an idea to check out the other Kellys at the school whose father was in 54th regiment - there may be siblings

[Casabeag]

Wow Shaun,

Great stuff I can't believe a couple of days ago I knew nothing about my great grandfather and now look how much information I have on him all thanks to you.

I'm thrilled 

[Casabeag]

Well, well I never knew this stuff was online:

He was born 24 March 1875

Father's regiment was 54th

Expelled from the school on 8 March 1889.

http://www.rma-searcher.co.uk/Dublin/Tester/RMA_RHMS/RHMSPDF/Name%20index/KANE.pdf

So this is the correct baptism - you might be able to get more information on it from the British Library's India Office section
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FG3P-QL9

Hi Shaun,

So are we sure that this is him and he just lied about his age throughout the other records?

Jess

[ShaunJ]

So are we sure that this is him and he just lied about his age throughout the other records?

Yes - no doubt about it.

[ShaunJ]

Thomas Kellys's birth was registered with the army so you should be able to order a birth certificate. Here are the details from the army births and baptisms index:

Place:  Gwalior

1875

54th

Volume 1098

Page 50

[Casabeag]

Thanks Shaun,

Where do I order it from do you know?  I googled it but there are a few options coming up, also do I write to Kews for the military records?

Thanks,
Jess