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BradM

BradM Report 5 Apr 2014 12:07

Hi,

I was wondering if it would be possible to find out if one of my ancestors served in the army?

His name is Robert Charles Wallace born 1867 Hartlepool, died 1929.

Thanks. :-)

brummiejan

brummiejan Report 5 Apr 2014 12:29

Guessing you might have this!! No evidence of anything military as far as I can see.


1901 England Census

Name: Robert C Wallace
Age: 32
Estimated birth year: abt 1869
Relation to Head: Head
Gender: Male
Spouse: Amelia Wallace
Birth Place: W Hartlepool, Durham, England
Civil Parish: Middlesbrough
Ecclesiastical parish: St Barnabas
Town: Middlesbrough
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England

Registration district: Middlesbrough
Sub-registration district: Middlesbrough

Robert C Wallace 32
Amelia Wallace 22

1911 England Census
Name: Robert Charles Wallace
Age in 1911: 44
Estimated birth year: abt 1867
Relation to Head: Convict (Prisoner)
Gender: Female
Birth Place: West Hartlepool, Durham, England
Civil Parish: Portland
County/Island: Dorset
Country: England
Street address: Portland Convict Prison, Grove Portland
Marital Status: Widower
Occupation: Blacksmith General
Registration district: Weymouth
Registration District Number: 263
Sub-registration district: Portland
ED, institution, or vessel: 9-10
Piece: 12372

Researching:
Myatt, Hanks, Eccleston, Powell, Clungunford, Birmingham

BradM

BradM Report 5 Apr 2014 12:58

Ok, thank you. :-)

ArgyllGran

ArgyllGran Report 5 Apr 2014 13:34

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http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/genealogy_chat/thread/1338871

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/genealogy_chat/thread/1338627

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/genealogy_chat/thread/1329938

Researching:
Old genealogists never die.....they just lose their census.