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SAMUEL WRIGHT EVANS

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Ann

Ann Report 30 Oct 2013 19:01

Hello there. This is a very long shot ... I'm looking for any info on my granfather Samuel Wright Evans
1861 - 1951. He was born in Bolton and served in the Green Howards in South Africa, and according to family legend was Mentioned in Despatches for an incident concerning Lord Baydon Powell. His wife was Emily (nee Blease Forster)
and he had two daughters, Minnie and Vera Evans. He lived in Irlam for many years.
Any info would be gratefully received.
Thank you.
Annie

Maddie

Maddie Report 31 Oct 2013 12:06

these people may be able to help
Visit the Green Howards Museum
www.greenhowards.org.uk/visit.php

Situated in Richmond in North Yorkshire, the Green Howards Museum tells the
story of the illustrious Green Howards

Ann

Ann Report 31 Oct 2013 17:01

Many thanks Maddie.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 31 Oct 2013 17:36

Try The London Gazette to see if his name is 'Mentioned in Despatches'

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/

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Ann

Ann Report 30 Jan 2014 15:06

Thank you for all these helpful tips. Will try them.

Ann

Ann Report 30 Jan 2014 15:06

Thank you for all these helpful tips. Will try them.