Could anyone please help Stanley Henry RANNS, born 1892

[bazranz]

Thanks to all the people who have replied in the past few days, to be honest I had not checked this thread for a long time.

There is some new information for which I am very grateful, and to add a little more. On my Dad's birth certificate which I now have, Stanley is listed as a member of the MGC, but in India. I knew nothing about the tank corps, but my Dad also joined a tank regiment in WWII. (The 15th/19th Hussars).

The address near Claypole is relevant too, his parents in law lived in a house nearby. All I know of it was what the family called it, which was Twisted Chimneys - where my Dad was brought up by his grandparents.

[keyboard86]

Hi again, I do not know if it is relevant but a Twisted Chimney is in South Road, North Somercotes, Louth, Lincolnshire?
Keyboard86

[ensee]

Bazranz, delighted that you have seen this.  12 September will mark the Centenary of when your grandfather made his visitors book entry at Peterborough Station.  This event will be marked by the release of his 'story' on social media and on our screen at the current Peterborough Station.
Do you have a photograph of him that we could include?  If you could contact me at  we could exchange notes to make sure the story about to be release is as correct as possible?  Also if you visit the website you will be able to see and read his handwritten entry.

[bazranz]

Hi again, I do not know if it is relevant but a Twisted Chimney is in South Road, North Somercotes, Louth, Lincolnshire?
Keyboard86

Thanks keyboard86 but as far as my memory can recollect the Twisted Chimneys was much nearer Claypole, but I appreciate your help.


Thanks ensee, I have just emailed you.

[ensee]

not rcd yet, please recheck email address used?

[keyboard86]

not rcd yet, please recheck email address used?

Hi I would suggest using the Private Message system on the forum,  as an E mail link could potentially lead to masses of spam being sent?
Keyboard86

[sarah]

Please use the PM function to exchange email addresses, anything that your post on RootsChat is fully viewable by anyone Great if it is a fellow researcher but it could also be a spammer looking to collect your email. I have just removed your email from being viewable.

Sarah

[ensee]

Thanks.  Now found the PM facility.

[sarah]

Excellent