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James Sansom cpl RMLI killed Singapore 17/04/1888

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Mary

Mary Report 15 Jan 2013 15:06

Hi, thanks for reply. I did post on Victorian Wars forum, when I saw someone else was enquiring, but didnt have all the correct information. It turned out to be the son of a cousin who I didn't know. Unfortunately he didnt have any extra information. I have looked at James Sanson miiitary record, and that is where his date of death, place and ship, HMS O rion comes from.It didnt say he was killed on board. I wonder if there would be more detail in the ships log, as to his manner of death and where he would have been buried.

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 14 Jan 2013 16:11

Victorian Wars Forum • View topic - Jame SANSOM, d1888 HMS ...
My great grandfather Jame Sansom was killed on board HMS Orion 1888 while the ship was in Singapore. ... of James Sansom R.M , killed in Singapore on 17th ...
www.victorianwars.com/?viewtopic.php?f=82&t=5577 - Cached

Can you help please Family History Local History
& he died in 1888 HMS Orion singapore ... James sansom married to a Elizabeth Godley 1881 he islisted as on Hms Firebrand killed 1888 on Hms Orion 1888
www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/?topic,536594.msg... - Cached

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Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION DON'T SEND ME MESSAGES

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 14 Jan 2013 15:19

Not sure if this is you that posted this, but there seems to be two people asking the same question on this site.

http://www.victorianwars.com/viewtopic.php?f=82&t=5577

George

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My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

Mary

Mary Report 14 Jan 2013 14:42

Thanks Gins, will have a look.

Gins

Gins Report 14 Jan 2013 13:41

You could have a look here



http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/royalmarines.htm

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You fill up my senses Like a gallon of Magnet Like a packet of Woodbines Like a good pinch of snuff Like a night out in Sheffield Like a greasy chip butty Like Sheffield United Come fill me again....Na Na Na Naa Naa Naaaaa, ooo! Sung to 'Annies Song' (Tune)

Gins

Gins Report 14 Jan 2013 13:40

1881 England Census
about James Sansone
Name: James Sansone
[James Sansom]
Age: 23
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1858
Gender: Male
Where born: Exeter, Devon, England

Civil parish: Vessels
County/Island: Royal Navy
Country: England

Street Address: "Firebrand"

Occupation: Corporal R M

Registration district: Royal Navy
Sub-registration district: Royal Navy
ED, institution, or vessel: Firebraud
Neighbors: View others on page
Piece: 5633
Folio: 71
Page Number: 3

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You fill up my senses Like a gallon of Magnet Like a packet of Woodbines Like a good pinch of snuff Like a night out in Sheffield Like a greasy chip butty Like Sheffield United Come fill me again....Na Na Na Naa Naa Naaaaa, ooo! Sung to 'Annies Song' (Tune)

Mary

Mary Report 14 Jan 2013 13:21

I was wondering how I can find out more information on the death of my g-grandfather James Sansom. He was serving aboard H.M.S Orion and he was killed by persons unknown. His record has D.D. on it which I have been told means discharged dead. His family ended up in the workhouse. Would there be more information on his death anywhere? Grateful for any help.
Is there anywhere to view the ships log?