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| Eustis |
Posted on 12/09/2008 00:21
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Does anyone know anything about a Charles Wray Haddlsey Guard b. 1825 Hope Cove Devon. He was on board what I think, was an inland revenue ship Frances according to the census in 1871, with his son Charles Frank Guard.b.1851 Christchurch. Charles' father was a custom house officer/coastguard called James Guard who I believe was born in 1801 at Gwinear, Cornwall. Any information about any of these people would be much appreciated. Charles and James are my gg and ggg grandfathers. Thanks. Eustis |
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| crimea1854 |
Posted on 12/09/2008 07:57
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Hi Eustis, and welcome to the Forum. If you follow the link below it will take you to the National Archives website, and more particularly the catalogue of Seaman's Service Records. I believe both your men are there, so you can download their service records for a small fee (£3.50 each). http://www.nation...5Fdate+asc You should note that the dates referred too on the NA site are dates of birth, and that these records only start in 1873, so you may need to find the earlier record for CWH Guard. The Genuki site is also worth a visit. http://www.genuki...s/F-G.html Regards Martin Edited by crimea1854 on 12/09/2008 08:37 |
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| Eustis |
Posted on 12/09/2008 10:14
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Thanks very much for the link. I found Charles, his son Charles Frank and C.F's son George Edward and I think James' son (C.W.H's brother William, Ramsgate, Kent.) Certainly a naval family. Any idea what sort of information might be on the records. I need a credit card to order. I was hoping it might have C.W.H.'s parents on there to help confirm I have the right James Guard. The information I got from the index for birthdates and places was very useful. Thanks for that. Eustis  |
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| crimea1854 |
Posted on 12/09/2008 12:22
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Eustis The service records will only contain details of ships served on, and coastguard stations served at, they contain no family information. However, from this it should be possible to check census lists against CG stations e.g. if you knew a man served at Chatham CG station in 1856 there is a good chance you would find him on either the 1851 or 1861 census in this area, which could provide details of other members of the family and help you make an important link. If you were to get the name of a ship served on in the period 1795-1852 (this will only come from an earlier service record, not from either you can download currently of the NA website) it would be possible to check the 'Allotment Registers' in the ADM 27 series of documents at the National Archives. These are indexed by ship, hence the importance of knowing what ship he served on. During this period a rating could have some of his pay paid directly to his family. If he did opt to do this, the register will contain details of next of kin, an address and other family information, unfortunately these registers can only be consulted in person at the NA Kew. Regards Martin |
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| Eustis |
Posted on 12/09/2008 13:51
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Thanks for the helpful information.  Much appreciated. Eustis |
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