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Maud

Maud Report 16 Apr 2009 12:18

Cameron Highlanders
I am trying to find out about my late husband`s g.father
he was stated to be in the Cameron Highlanders
is there anyway I can trace him with just that information?
I am assuming he may be Scottish, his daughter stated she was born in Glasgow, althougfh I have been unable to trace her birth there or in England.
The name I am searching for unfortunately is rather common, John Mitchell, so I guess I will have a long search in front of me!
I would appreciate any help on where I should start, thank you.

♥†۩ Carol Paine ۩†♥

♥†۩ Carol Paine ۩†♥ Report 16 Apr 2009 12:27

could this be him?
British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920
about John Mitchell
Name: John Mitchell
Age: 28
Birth Year: abt 1887
Residence : 33 Queenshill St, Springburn Glasgow
Regiment Name: Cameron Highlanders
Regiment Number: 16709
Document Year: 1915

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Wife Lena Jane Harrison.... married 22/05/1912 Glasgow
Children = Elizabeth b 17/03/1913
John b 19/05/1914

♥†۩ Carol Paine ۩†♥

♥†۩ Carol Paine ۩†♥ Report 16 Apr 2009 12:53

See what you mean though 5 John Mitchell's glasgow 1901 cencus all born 1887!

England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index: 1837-1983

about John L Mitchell
Name: John L Mitchell
Year of Registration: 1912
Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec
Spouse's Surname: Harrison
District: Bradford
County: Yorkshire - West Riding, West Yorkshire
Volume: 9b
Page: 3