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    Do the records show that your relative was a...

    Do the records show that your relative was a pauper?

    Dying in the workhouse does not necessarily mean that the person was destitute. It was also where the medical facilities were. No NHS in those...
  2. GIBBINS Samuel Fletcher b1895 - WW1 service

    WW1 Service Records (WO 363):

    Samuel Fletcher MARSH signed up in March 1916, was called up in April 1918, was discharged 16 August 1918 (Physically Unfit). The papers are sparse, no age or dob is...
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    LANE William John b Cardiff c1871

    Mis-filed in the MAR section of the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):

    William John LANE, born 8 December 1871, Cardiff.
    Married Rosina Louisa MELSOM/MELSOME 1895 (Cardiff).

    Served in the Royal...
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    Thanks Malcolm. Also viewable on Ancestry: ...

    Thanks Malcolm.

    Also viewable on Ancestry:

    Radnorshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1994
    Clyro > Baptisms > 1840-1880
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    Lin, if you click on the link in Squaredancer's...

    Lin, if you click on the link in Squaredancer's message (above) it will take you to George's CWG page. That is the official record of exactly where he is buried. (Row 7, not Row 8) There are links...
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    McCAIRN Christopher - RFA 1902-1914

    This man joined, served and was awarded a Distinction to the 1914 Star as JOHN MARTIN, and so is "mis-filed" in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363). No explanation is given, and although he married as...
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    John GREEN c1896 - 1916

    This man served as John MARTIN - so is mis-filed in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):

    Father AARON/ARON, 58 Dagenham Road, Leyton
    Brothers: George (c1890) & William (c1895) - both sailors...
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    Not an uncommon name, but this MAY be him: ...

    Not an uncommon name, but this MAY be him:

    Supplement to the London Gazette, 23 March 1943 (page 1367-1368)
    "ROYAL AIR FORCE REGIMENT.
    To be Plt. Offs. on prob. (emergency). 23rd Jan. 1943:-...
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    Thank you Moderators - SUPER suits you all,...

    Thank you Moderators - SUPER suits you all, finding that information from just one piece of evidence!

    Lesley - The reason for no CDGC entry is probably because he died BEFORE the War - in January...
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    CONNOLLY Thomas died Jan 1914 Glasgow

    A few very badly damaged pages, mis-filed in the MAR section of the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):

    Thomas CONNOLLY, joined the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders at Dumbarton, 9 November 1912.
    Regt....
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    NICHOLSON George b1901 Gateshead

    Mis-filed in the MAR section of the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):

    George NICHOLSON, declared dob 28 August 1901.
    Next of kin: Aunt - Mrs H NICHOLSON, 10 School St, Gateshead

    Did not serve in...
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    KINNEY James 1884-1918 - WW1 Record

    This man joined the army as James MARTIN, so is "mis-filed" in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):

    KINNEY, James: Birth registered Q1 1884 (Cockermouth) - unmarried mother Mary (b c1863)
    Mother...
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    HUTCHINGS, Edward George b1889 London

    This lad, at the age of 16, decided to join the Army as 18-yr old JACK MARTIN - and so is "mis-filed" in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):

    On 30 October 1905 he joined the RFA and served until...
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    HEELEY or MARTIN Albert Herman b1889

    Filed as MARTIN in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):

    Herman MARTIN joined the Yorks & Lancs on 12 May 1908. (Regt No: 607)
    Declared age 18y 7m, born Sheffield.
    Father: John MARTIN.

    He served...
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    MASLIN Herbert 1887-1918 - WWI Record

    Mis-filed as MARTIN in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):

    Herbert MASLIN, born 1887 Mile End
    Attested 27 Nov 1915, KIA 30 March 1918
    Served with the 23rd Battalion, London Regiment (4744 &...
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    SEMARK, Richard Benjamin b1887

    Mis-filed with MARTIN in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):

    Richard Benjamin SEMARK of Eccles, Kent, attested for the Durham Light Infantry on 26 February 1916. Regt No: 5227

    Declared age: 27y...
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    HENRY Martin c1884 - WW1

    Mis-filed as MARTIN in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):

    Martin HENRY, Kidderminster
    Joined up 29 Sep 1914, declared age 30y 7m, born Kidderminster.
    Served with Worcesters (2769), Gloucesters...
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    KENNY, Martin c1870 Chesterfield - WW1

    Mis-filed as Henry MARTIN in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):

    Martin KENNY, miner
    Address: 34 Warwick Street, Birdholme, Chesterfield
    Married Eliza Jemima HOLMES, 1 January 1891, Chesterfield...
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    Thanks for looking, Almach. I have no further...

    Thanks for looking, Almach.
    I have no further information (just filing the soldiers - I'll file him under both names.)

    Poor Margaret - it looks as though he gives a false name, gets her "in...
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    Because the papers are a SHAMBLES! And should...

    Because the papers are a SHAMBLES!
    And should never have been called "WW1 Service Records".
    There are many records in this "collection" that relate to soldiers who died before WW1 even started.
    ...
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    SILVER Walter Edward c1875

    A puzzle in the WW1 Service Records (MAR):

    This man joined the Army Service Corps on 15 August 1899 as HARRY MARTIN.
    Declared age 24y 4m, born Lambeth, so born c1875? (No birth found for SILVER)...
  22. POUNDER Albertina 1914-1915 Death Certificate

    Mis-filed in the WW1 Service Records for MARTIN:

    The Death Certificate for ALBERTINA POUNDER, who died at 1 Wilfred Street, Sunderland on 3 March 1915, aged 7 months. Daughter of ALBER POUNDER...
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    UPTON, John b1842/1855 Stoke on Trent - WW1

    Mis-filed with MARTIN in the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):

    John UPTON, widower, joined the West Yorkshire Regiment on 24 November 1915, declaring age 60y with 24 years' service in the Royal Welsh...
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    Thank you Jomot1. I think you've confirmed my...

    Thank you Jomot1. I think you've confirmed my suspicions!
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    MORRIS or MARTIN, Fk Adolphus c1889-1915

    In the WW1 Service Records (WO 363):

    This man joined up, married and died as MARTIN ... but there is no birth recorded.
    Could he be MORRIS, Frederick Adolphus (Q3 1889 St Olave)? GRO shows no...
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