UK Deserter Edward Evans 1877/78

[kiwibarb]

Hi I am wondering if at all I would be able to find information on Edward Evans born Wrexham abt 1855 who appears on the UK deserters list. Have found that he was with the Royal Artillery at Horfield # 5163.
Looked at a few places but unable to find any military record for him. Any help much appreciated. Thanks.

Kiwibarb

[Peter Goodey]

the UK deserters list

What is that exactly, please? Is this where you found his regiment and number?

[kiwibarb]

Hi Peter, thanks for replying. I found the record on UK military Deserters on Ancestry. I take it that he was AWOL for a period as there are five records relating to Edward with different Desertion Dates. It was published in the Police Gazette and found it on another site. The "regimental" number is on the information document. Also gives the Military Corps: Royal Artillery and Desertion place - Horfield.

[christanel]

Welcome to the Brit-Gen forums kiwibarb
If you came to us from Forces War Records then reading this will tell you a little about us and what we do.
Edward Evans certainly didn't like being in the army in 1878 did he? I wonder if he had met his wife and was absent so he could see her.
Is it only his army record you are interested in or his family background as well.
Christina

[kiwibarb]

Hi, Christina,
Nice to hear from a fellow Kiwi. Yes came via Forces war records, so will read the info you have directed me to. No Edward didn't like being in the army much s0 wonder why he joined up?? Guess job security at that time.
It is only the army record if at all I can get it that far back. Additional family background would be a bonus as well. He has been a bit of a mystery researching him and thought there may be information in his record as to DOB or parents names, which may lead me to other sibblings although I do have his father's name, Thomas Evans. Trying to research Evans in Wales is something of a challenge. I have him from 1891 onward and through to his death and of course all his children which included my grandfather.
Thanks have a great day.
Barbara

[christanel]

There is an Edward Evans in the 1861 census with parents Jane and Thomas.
registration district Wrexham
Can't read address - Gresford
Thomas Evans farmer Gresford, Denbighshire
Jane wife Gresford, Denbighshire
Robert 13 Gresford, Denbighshire
Edward 7 Gresford, Denbighshire
Eliza 7 Gresford, Denbighshire


So I tried looking for the birth of an Eliza and an Edward with the same mother's maiden surname on the GRO index but as I am supposed to be doing some painting I am not concentrating. Be back later


Christina

[geneius]

# 5

He has been a bit of a mystery researching him

Edward Evans
Age: 19
Birth Year: 1855
Birth Place: Denbigh
Event Date: 8 Jul 1874
Port of Registry: Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Ship Name: Egypt
Official Number: 65865
Reference Number: 387CRE/306

Wrexham Advertiser 02 February 1878
Edward Evans of Royal Artillery Remanded awaiting War Office Authorities to communicate

One of the news items above mentions he was a 'slater'

[kiwibarb]

Hi,
Thank you so much. Will certainly take a look at this info. Does this mean that he saw active service? Not sure what the reference number means. Could you please enlighten me? Is this the UK Archives ref?
Thank you once again. Much appreciated.
Regards
Barbara

[christanel]

Hi,
Thank you so much. Will certainly take a look at this info. Does this mean that he saw active service? Not sure what the reference number means. Could you please enlighten me? Is this the UK Archives ref?
Thank you once again. Much appreciated.
Regards
Barbara

Hi
Edward Evans was a crew member on the ship Egypt. The official number is the ship's number not Edward's. It was his first voyage and he was to embark at 4am on the 8 July 1874 at a pay of 3 pounds per week. He was employed as a baker's mate.
Christina

[geneius]

You have the marriage entry, what was Thomas Evans employment and were the witnesses relatives?