Barnhill Poorhouse John Nelson or Neilson

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Hello from Australia

I am looking for wee help!
I have a John Nelson  whom I believe I have the right one. I have John Nelson death cert he died 1869 at Barnhill Poorhouse. He was 49yrs old b 1820. He was formally a soldier. This maybe the lost Grandfather I am looking for.  If this is the same man he was in India 74th Regt. Born in Paisley where joined the Regt. in 1842. His wife Margaret nee Renwick died in 1866 in India. In the 1871 census 2 of his kids were with the Finlay family , I have no idea if they are connected.  Any information from the Barnhill Workhouse will be great.

Thank you

Tony Thompson
Australia

[CaroleW]

What are the names of his parents on the 1869 death cert?

[rosie17]

The Mitchell Library would be the best place for the records for Barnhill Poor House unfortunately they are closed because of the covid .. Once they are allowed to open up you could always e-mail them and see if they can help ..

Rosie

[still lookin]

Hi CaroleW

Father is James .. mother unknown.

[rosie17]

What was the cause of death ?

Rosie

[markw78]

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Have you reviewed Barnhill Poorhouse
at http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Barony/
lot of links here..

There is also a John Nelson   listed on Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Admissions and Discharges, 1715-1925.. but details on regiment are not 74th..
Name: John Nelson
Pension Admission or Examination Age:    47
Birth Year:  abt 1820
Birth Place:  Paisley, Renfrew
Pension Admission or Examination Date: 30 Jul 1867
Regiment: 108th Foot
Rank: P.
Regimental Number:    896

If you have discharge papers might be worthwhile posting his Regiment No and any other details.. be sure to check both sides as back usually contains some details on where they were going to on discharge.. as they could claim expenses..

Glasgow
https://www.glasgowfamilyhistory.org.uk/DiscoverLearn/GettingStarted/Pages/Glasgow-City-Archives.aspx
https://www.glasgowfamilyhistory.org.uk/ExploreRecords/Pages/Poor-Law.aspx

Good luck with your search..
Regards
Mark W

[still lookin]

Hi Rosie

His death..  Exhaustion from mania, refusal to take food.

[still lookin]

Hi Mark

I  also have the same guy u mentioned coming out of Netley Hospital. I have some docs when he was discharged from the 74th 108th Regiment. Due to him being unfit with chest pains. My question is .. Is this the same guy who died 1869?? Mayby the answer lies with in Barnhill ?

Cheers

Tony

[rosie17]

Yes I would say best to get the records for Barnhill Poor House from the library when they open up again ..Being in Australia you could make a request for a look up at the Mitchell Library Glasgow on here .I'm sure someone will be able to help ..As I said they are not open at the moment but hopefully at the end of the month ..I did see his army records on find my past

Rosie