annie cunningham b1869 d1901

[wilrob]

thanks i will forward that so the lady can correct her info 

[Jmama]

Hello fellow searchers,
Robert Lynas and Annie Cunningham both lived at 15 Scott Street at the time of their marriage according to their document. I have never found out where in Antrim that Annie came from originally. Robert had just finished his Military service and had transferred to Military Reserves in 1892 (I year prior to their marriage) after serving with the 7th Dragoon Guards in India.
Their marriage document came from Ulster Historical Foundation therefore it was already transcribed when I purchased it.

I am extremely appreciative in receiving your help if you can pinpoint where to find Annie's birth family.

[aghadowey]

The best lead you probably have at the moment is the fact that Annie's father was in the Coastguard so I would persue CG records looking for personal details about the Cunningham family.

[Jmama]

Thank you for your input. My new question is  where to start my search for the Coastguard records? Are they based in Ireland or would I look in England? This is new territory for me.
Any direction on your part would be greatly appreciated.

Kindly,
Jmama

[aghadowey]

There are quite a few posts here about CG records (others may be able to offer details or advice) but have a look at what is available online -
Only 1 William Cunningham but based in Scotland-
http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/Coastguards/C.html

http://www.searcher-na.co.uk/coastguard_records.htm
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/coastguard.htm
http://www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org/articles.php?article_id=188

Googling "irish coastguard records" brings up much more

[Jmama]

Well that should help me get started and I do appreciate your directing to a couple of options. You have been very generous with your assistance and I thank you for your knowledge.

Hoping this is the key I need!

Best Regards,
Jmama

[crimea1854]

I have tried the Coastguard Records, but the only William I found retired in Wexford in 1839, so I'm guessing that he would be too old to be Annie's father.

If you want to search the records yourself you can download the records for free from the National Archives. The series you need is ADM 175, and for the 1860's you will need to consult what are descibed as 'Ships' Record Books'. Although they say Ships, the landbased CG Stations were split into divisions, and each division allocated a warship as an HQ. Ireland was divided into two districts 'Kingstown' and 'Limerick', although for a short period it aslo included 'Lough Swilly'. Generally these books are indexed by name at the back, but a note of caution, some have two named indexes, Fleetmen and Civil Men.

Martin
Coastguards of Yesteryear