George Perkin Coysh b.1816 was the son of a Naval Gunner also called George Coysh. Because of his father's career George senior sent three of his sons from their home in Devon to the Greenwich school. I have visited the archives in Kew and got the paperwork and details. (George junior was born in Rochester Kent while his father was still in the service). I have failed to find out what happened to George after he left the school, his father's letter on admission said that ‘I George Coysh do hereby agree that George Perkin Coysh, if admitted into the school of the Royal Naval Asylum, shall remain there, as long as the Directors thereof, shall think proper; and that he shall be at the disposal of the said Directors, to serve in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, or the Merchant Sea Service, as they may please to order.’ so who knows what happened to him.
I have been able to track down all other members of the family but am stuck with him. Does anyone know of any websites that specialise in this sort of query, there are others called George Coysh but i can't match them up with mine. I feel that he should be remembered when he was sent so far from home at such a young age. Thanks
Alison
