William Gregory married India/ Canadian Census

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Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 18,042 Send Message	MarieCeleste	Report	31 Mar 2012 18:40
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 18,042 Send Message	Possibly John's service record, it's the correct regiment: British Army Service Records 1760-1915 Transcription First name(s): John Last name: GALLAGHER Calculated year of birth: 1839 Parish of birth: Saint Johns Town of birth: Sligo County of birth: Sligo Age at attestation: 15 years Attestation date: 25 October 1854 Attestation corps: Attestation soldier number: Discharge rank: Drummer << This fits the Canadian records. Discharge corps: 17th Foot Discharge soldier number: 3535 The National Archives reference: WO97 / 1964 / 36 Having had a look through the record he served in Malta, Crimea, North America and India. Doesn't have any next of kin, but pretty sure this is the right man, especially as he was discharged to Manchester.
Member Since: August 2006 Posts: 1,371 Send Message	Sylann	Report	31 Mar 2012 18:48
	Does look like him Just trying to look at what I have I know the gregory family Finished up in Manchester and William died in Warrington and possibly the two families came back to Manchester This service record shows John was from Ireland to corespond with the censuses you've found Looking good from here
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 18,042 Send Message	MarieCeleste	Report	31 Mar 2012 18:52
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 18,042 Send Message	Sylann, I've just sent you the service records by pm - when you see where he served and that he was discharged to Manchester I think it's pretty certain it's the right man.
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 18,042 Send Message	MarieCeleste	Report	31 Mar 2012 19:06
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 18,042 Send Message	This 1901 seems to complete the circle: WINDOWS, Christopher Head Married M 21 1880 Iron Moulder N K WINDOWS, Elizabeth A Wife Married F 20 1881 India GREGORY, Maria Mother-In-Law Widow F 37 1864 Tailoress Canada GREGORY, Alice Sister-In-Law Single F 18 1883 Nail Maker Leicester Leicestershire GREGORY, Fred Brother-In-Law Single M 16 1885 Wood Nose Maker Leicester Leicestershire GREGORY, Florence Sister-In-Law Single F 14 1887 Cap Maker Leicester Leicestershire GREGORY, Mary M Sister-In-Law Single F 12 1889 Warrington Lancashire GALLEGHER, Joseph Uncle Single M 26 1875 Drummer 2nd Batt M/chster Regiment India Registration District: Manchester Civil Parish: Manchester Address: 36, Elias Street, Manchester County: Lancashire ** I love Fred Gregory's occupation! (but it's sad that people would need them).
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 23,482 Send Message	MargaretM	Report	31 Mar 2012 19:07
	Good one, Marie Celeste! I'm sure you're right, I searched high and low in Canadian censuses for them with no luck.
	Researching: Great grandmother Dorothy Bean nee Abbott (1858-1908)
Member Since: August 2006 Posts: 1,371 Send Message	Sylann	Report	31 Mar 2012 19:11
	Yes that is right Thank you for all your help I'll have a look at the service record Give yourself a pat on the back for sticking at it and sorting it Sylvia
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 18,042 Send Message	MarieCeleste	Report	31 Mar 2012 19:14
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 18,042 Send Message	You're welcome Sylvia - I love ones like this! I think we've circumnavigated the globe! I've tried finding records for Margaret's family but no luck yet.
Member Since: August 2006 Posts: 1,371 Send Message	Sylann	Report	31 Mar 2012 19:22
	Just been reading the service record makes good reading The only thing is it's my cousins tree my isn't as interesting I'd add this info now to his tree as I think it has been proven Thank you
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 18,042 Send Message	MarieCeleste	Report	31 Mar 2012 22:23
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 18,042 Send Message	Think it's fair to say John Gallagher's military career was varied and interesting! Do come back with another challenge.

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