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  1. leslee

    My elusive Gibson's

    Will be interesting to see how it all goes Gibbo.... I'm like you don't know how all this DNA testing works or how accurate it would be.. Might keep an eye on your posts on this one... If you get some good results it might be something I might have to look into . Good luck with it....
  2. leslee

    William Darby 1845 Rowley Staffordshire

    Hi, That's a good question, maybe some of the other members might be able to answer that one for you. ...I struggle sometimes, via Parish records in the regions and periods that I need. You might have better luck ..... Check these out they might be helpful...
  3. leslee

    William Darby 1845 Rowley Staffordshire

    Mezman I've had a look at the Rowley Regis Parish Records 1813-1849 and can't see surname of ( DARBEY ) only DARBY and no William Surnames that do get a hit are HOLLIES, HIPKISS & DARBY I did find a Priscilla HIPKISS, but husband is John 1843 Baptisms 8 Oct Ann, of John & Priscilla HIPKISS...
  4. leslee

    Scottish Rifles

    Patrick Gibbons married Martha Dempsey 24 Aug 1917
  5. leslee

    Scottish Rifles

    Just found a marriage for one of my rellies and within the Occupation of the Groom it had : Occupation : Brick Burer (hard to read) Private No 30595 Scottish Rifles. Would I be guessin right that the Private No 30595 might be his Service number ?and Scottish Rifles maybe served in the...
  6. leslee

    Townland names are they the same

    Thanks Elwyn, Very informative and helpful.. Leslee
  7. leslee

    Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas everyone Thank you to everyone for your advice and help with my rellies this year Keep well keep safe and have a Great New Year See you all again Next Year 2018
  8. leslee

    Townland names are they the same

    Different place I think... Reference 1901 census Townlands/Streets in Kells (Antrim) Tullaghgarley Upper (http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Antrim/Kells/) Reference 1901 Census Townlands/Streets in Galgorm (Antrim) Tullygrawley...
  9. leslee

    Townland names are they the same

    Thanks Steve ..... Certainly a learning curve, trying to get your head around, Townlands, Parish, Registrar's District, Electral and Barony. Think I'm getting it ;) Leslee
  10. leslee

    Townland names are they the same

    Thanks Dave, My Irish rellies are doing my head in with these townlands. Might just keep this one in my file of not sure yet.... Hoping it might be just a spellin thingy :biggrin: Donegal is the next lot.... Leslee
  11. leslee

    Townland names are they the same

    Hello Everyone, A quick question : are they the same place ? Antrim : TULLAGHGARLEY TULLYGRAWLEY Leslee
  12. leslee

    Rose Ann Gailey, Tipping

    Hi Dave, Thanks for having a look, I agree it sure looks like Loftus ... extra set of eyes helps... That's a good possible .... One of Rose Ann's children Sarah Tipping whose marriage doc info comes from was born about 1879, Sarah Tipping was married in Glasgow, so not far from Rutherglen...
  13. leslee

    Rose Ann Gailey, Tipping

    Hi Emeltee, Could be... I'll give it a go on FS Leslee
  14. leslee

    Uniformm Identification

    Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for finding my young lad John.... with your help i was able to get a copy of his Will. Haven't seen a will before in this time period so wasn't sure what to expect.... was not disappointed, young John had left a hand written prayer, so young and yes it...
  15. leslee

    Rose Ann Gailey, Tipping

    Hello everyone... Wondering if someone would have a peek at this one for me.... I am not real sure on one of Rose Ann's surnames.... It looks like Lofting but cant' seem to pin her down so i thought maybe if someone else has a look they might see something different. James Tipping, miner (...
  16. leslee

    Uniformm Identification

    That works redf) O0 .... thankx Steve
  17. leslee

    Uniformm Identification

    HI Steve, Nice find,O0 ... a little hard to read, are you able to tell me the detail Leslee
  18. leslee

    Uniformm Identification

    Elli, Thank you very very much... I know so much more know than I could have possibly ever found out by myself... He was so young like so many and it is so nice to know even it is the smallest of detail about them. Thank you O0
  19. leslee

    Uniformm Identification

    Hi Ellie.... You found him :D no doubt about you.... thanks a million O0 ... I knew nothing about this poor wee lad greatly appreciated
  20. leslee

    Uniformm Identification

    Hi Gordonboy, His parents were Alexander Dempsey & Rose McAuley/Tonner, no he never married
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