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 Cranfield Kilkeel (Davis-Morgan)
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| mourneminers |
Posted on 07/04/2011 01:41
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I have some information on the family of Mary Morgan (listed below) that I am welcome to share. I would be interested to know more about John Davis her husband. From UHF Date Of Marriage 16/01/1875 Husband Firstname JOHN Husband Surname DAVIS Husband Townland / Street CRANFIELD Husband Occupation CHIEF OFFICER Husband Age 40 Husband Denomination Roman Catholic Husband Marital Status Widower (Male) Husband Father Firstname JOHN Husband Father Surname DAVIS Husband Witness Firstname SARAH Husband Witness Surname MORGAN Wife Firstname MARY Wife Surname MORGAN Wife Townland / Street KILKEEL Wife Occupation COASTGUARDS Wife Age 25 Wife Denomination Roman Catholic Wifes Father Firstname JAMES Wife Father Surname MORGAN Wife Father Occupation MERCHANT Wife Witness Firstname PATRICK Wife Witness Surname MCVEIGH BY LICENCE REV A STUART. KILKEEL 2 Roman Catholic Down Fiona. ====== Genealogist/Writer 0f MOURNE MINERS http://web.me.com/fmj170901/Mourne_Miners_Genealogy_Publications/Home.html IGP Co. Down Coordinator http://www.igp-web.com/down/ Moderator CDG Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CountyDownGenealogy/ ======= |
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| crimea1854 |
Posted on 07/04/2011 10:12
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Hi Fiona, and welcome to the Forum. I've researched your man using the ADM 175 records, but am only 90% certain that I have the right man, so a little cross-checking may be necessary. John Davis appears to have entered the CG Service on the 2 March 1857, having been nominated from HMS Arrogant, with a first posting to Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. Although a few years after the Crimean War I thought it worth checking the medal roll for HMS Arrogant and found that John Davis, Captain of the Main Top, Ships No.5, was awarded the Baltic medal, which was sent to Ventnor CG Station in 1857, so I'am happy that it is the same man. On 11 February 1860 he requested a transfer, and was posted to Castletown, where, on 4 November 1861 he was promoted to Comissioned Boatman. He remained at this Station until 6 October 1871 when he was removed to Leestones as Chief Boatman, and then on 6 April 1874 he moved to Crandfield as Acting Chief Officer. During his time at Crandfield he had a number of changes of title, but was finally confirmed as Chief Officer in January 1875 (ADM 175/43 pdf 169 of 562). There remains some uncertainty as to the year of his birth, because he variously gives it as 1829 and 1 Feb 1827. However, he consistantly gives the Cove of Cork as his place of birth. One final piece of information contained in the records, is that he was awarded the RN Long Service Good Conduct Medal in October 1878. Coming back to the 10% of uncertainty. If you could consult Arrogant's Ships Description Book at the National Archives (ADM 38/7560) this would confirm his date and place of birth, as well as providing a physical description and a list of all his previous ships. Regards Martin Edited by crimea1854 on 07/04/2011 10:18 |
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| mourneminers |
Posted on 07/04/2011 15:22
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Hello Martin, Thank you so much for the information you have found. I wonder what you thought of the idea that Mary Morgan was working at the coastguards office? Would this have been usual to have a woman there? Or perhaps a mistake on the UHF record. Mary was from a wealthy Catholic family. Her family were from Aughnaloopy and ran businesses in Kilkeel. Fiona. |
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| crimea1854 |
Posted on 07/04/2011 23:05
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Fiona I think it highly unlikely that Mary Morgan worked in the CG Office. Given her social standing, and the position held by a Chief Officer in the community, I suspect this is how they may have met. Martin |
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| mourneminers |
Posted on 07/04/2011 23:24
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Yes I believe it must be an error on the UHF transcription. I will let you know if I find out anything more of John or Mary. |
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