Coast Guard in Cornwall and Galway 1850 approx

[elizabethjones1]

Hi does any one have information on the Harris family who I think came from Falmouth but then William Henry Harris moved on to Galway (May have been born there even) definately Bunowen also Spiddal, Clifden and Ballyconneely Wife Mary? have tried so many Coastguard stes to no avail as yet Eliza.

[suedent]

Hi does any one have information on the Harris family who I think came from Falmouth but then William Henry Harris moved on to Galway (May have been born there even) definately Bunowen also Spiddal, Clifden and Ballyconneely Wife Mary? have tried so many Coastguard stes to no avail as yet Eliza.

Have you tried Coastguards of Yesteryear, it's main focus of interest is Ireland

http://www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org/news.php

Whilst they may not have details of your William Harris they do have photos & articles on the stations you mention. They also have more avaialble for registered users, it's free to register.

[Geoffers]

There are quite a few sources held at The National Archives at Kew
see their research guide on Coastguards (http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=54)

Many served in the RN prior to joining the Coastguard you can search TNA's catalogue (http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/search.asp) to try and identify them

In the word or phrase field, enter - William Harris
In the year range, restrict the dates to 1800-1870
In the department or series code, enter - ADM29

You will find a few hits, one of whom was described as a Coastguard. The name occurs too frequently to say for sure that any of them are yours, but having the references would help you to locate them quickly at TNA. SHould you wish to do so, you can order copies online.

[elizabethjones1]

Thanks Geoffers
I have been in that site and found a page of 'William Harris's' just have to do the hard work and match a few dates up!Thanks again Eliza.Ps Host of other info too!!

[elizabethjones1]

Have you tried Coastguards of Yesteryear, it's main focus of interest is Ireland

http://www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org/news.php

Whilst they may not have details of your William Harris they do have photos & articles on the stations you mention. They also have more avaialble for registered users, it's free to register.

Thank you Suedent for that I have tried them once or twice but will go back to it Regards Eliza