Genealogy Queries

Samuel Laird

feeds@yuku.com (Kretser) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:22:58 PST

Hello:

I'm new to this site, and would like first to say that I enjoy reading a number of the posts.

Now for a little of why I'm trying to find information of Samuel Laird on this forum.

Samuel Laird is my gr-gr-grandfather, that has been a very hard person to find, as I have been doing my family ancestry.
I final find him after close to 20 years of searching by accident of reading a number archive newpapers from Canada.

Samuel Laird
b. abt 1839 Antrim, Ireland (from a newspaper article)
m. abt 1871 to a Sarah Donaldson. (they came to Canada in Jul of 1871)
d. Oct 23, 1917. Acton, Canada

In one of the newpaper articles, it was stated he would regale the listeners about his time with the (Royal) Irish Constabulary.
So, I am hoping someone can help me, with any information about his service with the Constabulary.

Thank you
Bruce Kretser

const john dairus kelly r.i.c.

feeds@yuku.com (mike126) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:32:18 PST

hello
i have been ask to try to find any in formation on john dairus kelly his g/grand son thinks he was still in r..i c. 1921/1922 then came to belfast to join r.u.c. any help would be great as you can see not much info ref dates only 1921/1922 if i can find his service no i can go to proni belfast and get his service file
mike

Further Info

feeds@yuku.com (JackFknTwist) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:09:32 PST

My great Grandfather , Michael Ashe served in Limerick in 1869; Galway West 1879; Galway East 1879; Queen's County 1887; Tipperary S.R. 1890.
Retired 1894 ........after 25 years service.
He was from Kerry........I have seen a post referring to James Ashe, son of James Ashe and Mary Deane of Upper Camp.
My Grandfather knew James Ashe owner ot that Pub in the 1950's. So my grandfather may have been related to those Ashes.
The Post I'm refering to was under the heading "Hanafin Family Genealogy".....but I can't seem to register on it ! Help !

Great Grandfather Michael Ashe

feeds@yuku.com (JackFknTwist) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:45:38 PST

Dudes, I'm trying to follow my Great Grandfather. He was in RIC in 1870's. His Record No: was35771. I believe he was born in Kerry, probably on the Dingle Peninsula. He was stationed in Galway in1882 and in Tipperary in 1895 ( dates are an approximation).
That's it.......that's all I know. I have him on the 1901 Census and the 1911 Census , living in Limerick. But I guess I'm looking for anything else. I would appreciate any information......i know it's a long shot. thanks.

old Gilmartin photo Sligo

feeds@yuku.com (rayw53) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:04:54 PST

I am trying to find out a bit about this old photo that we found in my wife's family house gear Tubbercurry Sligo.

The location of the house is Magheranore , and the family name is Gilmartin, the possibilities in the family are Patrick Gilmartin b1851, and his 2 sons Patrick 1874 and Thomas 1876.

If anyone can help identify the location or confirm that these are Gilmartins I will be really grateful.

http://www.flickr.com/pho...ywheelergx20/6635728057/

Another source for RIC Service Records - only in Dublin

feeds@yuku.com (DesW) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:21:49 PST

Just to let people know that there are copies of the PRO/National Archives (UK) RIC Service Records on microfilm (made by LDS) available for those holding a Reader's Ticket at The Dublin City Archive, 1st floor, Dublin City Library, 138 - 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2.
They also have some (limited) Nominal Returns and Intelligence Notices on microfilm.
To get a Ticket, see http://www.dublincity.ie/...%20room/Pages/index.aspx
You can then ask for and search those microfilms at no charge.
They have hardcopy indexes to help plus a copy of Jim Herlihy's book listing all RIC members and his RIC Genealogical...

Thomas Spence & the Royal Irish Constabulary Index

feeds@yuku.com (falger) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:34:12 PST

I have been trying to locate the origin of my ancestor Jane Spence. She married in Australia in 1868 and her marriage certificate stated her father was Thomas Spence a policeman. All I know is Jane was born approximately 1849 in Ireland and probably CofI (as she married in the rights of CofE&I and all her children were CofE).

A few years back I looked up The Royal Irish Constabulary Index 1816-1921 on microfiche at my local LDS FHC. I only found one Thomas Spence in the expected date range – his details on LDS film 0856058 are as follows:

No 7138
Name Thomas Spence
Age when appointed 20
Height 5’ 11”
Native County Donegal
Religion Protestant
Recommendation Thomas Barton J.P
Trade or Calling Farmer
Date of...

Sgt Fredrick George Lewis #39044

feeds@yuku.com (Kayakbr) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:41:05 PST

Finally received his records. Here are the particulars from the records:

Name: Lewis, Fredk Geo

Age when Appt: 18

Height: 5 7 1/2

Native County: Kings

Religion: P

Married Date: 13th Apr 82

Native County of Wife: Kilkenny

Recommendation: Sub Inspect Smyth

Trade or Calling: Laborer

Appt or Reappointmet Date of: 6 Jan 73

Allocation: Clare - 24 Jun 73
                     Reserve - 10/6/77
                     Clare - 1/6/77
                    ...

joined in county wexford 1871 at 19yrs

feeds@yuku.com (mike126) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:39:31 PST

hello
good morning
first post i have family born in county wexford 1852 joined at 19 yrs in 1871 servied 30 yrs can some one advise me how to find his birth village in county wexford in 1871, only 44 persons joined with the name john doyle only one john robert doyle in 1871 , sorry, cant rem who sent me the info
servied in county meath/belfast /lurgan married in the service to ric officers daughter ,in county meath old castle
have all information 1852 /2011 but not his birth village town i know what his father worked at in county wexford
ms126

RIC Constable Denis McCabe

feeds@yuku.com (scoutertom) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:09:05 PST

Hello Group! Am new to this, and have searched previous posts before trying this out. Looking for Denis McCabe, known to be a constable living at 42 (either Elmwood or ) Fleetwood Terr, Derry, on 4th April 1896. Got this data from my grandmother's long form birth certificate. From what I've found to date, he hung up his uniform by the 1911 census. His wife's name was Bridget (Ward). I realize a lot of this may be repetitive, but anything I could find on Constable McCabe would be helpful.

Thanks again!

Tom

Constable Cecil Duffy - Service 1920 - 1922

feeds@yuku.com (markdrogers99) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:32:10 PST

I am currently researching my great grandfather, Cecil Duffy, who was a member of the RIC from April 1920 to March 1922. I contacted the Police Museum in NI and the Curator provided me the following information;

Name: Cecil Duffy
Rank: Constable
Number: 70998
Religion: Prost.
DOB: 19.4.1888
Date of Appointment:...

Sub Inspector George Davenport Comyns 1836-52

feeds@yuku.com (JohnSmith) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:31:01 PST

I am researching a relative of mine, Sub Inspector George Davenport Comyns. He served in the Royal Irish Constabulary 1836-52.
I have researched his service at The National Archives in Kew, and have a copy of his service record.

I wonder where any members:

Know of further information I could research to expand the information I have?
Have come across information of Sub Inspector Comyns themselves?

ANY help would be very much appreciated, and if any members who need specific RIC research checks at The National Archives
in Kew, please feel free to message me, and I will make every effort to assist I am next in Kew.

John

Sergeant Edward Morton

feeds@yuku.com (Steviepeas) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:45:08 PST

I have a record of Edward Morton being named on a marriage certificate as a Sergeant in the Irish Constabulary, the certificate was dated 1883. I assume he was deceased by this time as his son who was being married, Johnston Morton was born in 1825 in Longford, Ireland.
I have tried and failed to find any records of Edward Morton to date. I further assume he was an early enlisted man and I believe records are sketchy for this initial period of the force.
Could any one please suggest a course of action to glean any further info.
I will be very grateful for any asistance.

Charles Flattery (1837-1914). Service No.23385

feeds@yuku.com (frankmcgurrin) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:04:10 PST

Charles Flattery was my maternal gr gr grandfather. He was born in Galway about 1837 and enlisted in the RIC on 13 May 1858 (in Galway) aged 21 years. His record, what I can read of it, states he was recommended for appointment by Sub Inspector Abott, his previous occupation was 'labourer'. He was stationed in Mayo on 10 Sept 1858...then .. R2Se1/12/'58, P1SC 1/03/1860, R2Se 1/10/'61. Donegal 21/12/'66, PAC1 1/4/82, Sub Rec 29/6/'87, F 50/ found in a public house on patrol 28 Nov 1873 C63066 over 32194, pensioned 13/10/'88, 23385 over 26808. On the birth certificate of his last child in 1884 he is said to be 'Acting Sergeant'. In the 1901 census his occupation is stated to be 'Inspector of Fisheries' and in the 1911 census he is described as 'Clerk to Fisheries Board'. He married Honoria Murpphy of Mayo on 12 Jul 1867 in Kilmoremoy, Mayo and they went on to have 7 children. He died in Letterkenny, Donegal in 1914....

Rutherford

feeds@yuku.com (Paul Rutherford) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:31:05 PST

Hello all,

I'm trying to track down a Service Number for Allan Rutherford, possibly in the RIC in 1860-1880, I don't have an enlistment date or definative facts that he was in the RIC.
Orginally from Lockerbie, ended up in Stranorlar, Co. Donegal, where he married in 1886 to a Katherine Tinney
Any help would be appreciated, my father is tracing the family tree and comes up short with Allan's profession.

Thanks

Paul

looking for Patrick McDonnell

feeds@yuku.com (winger2000) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:03:36 PST

Hi, this is a bit of a long shot - I have so little information I am not sure anyone will be able to help! I am looking for my GGGfather Patrick McDonnell.The only information I have is from his son Francis McDonnell who was married in Belfast (shankhill road) in 1866 and he lists his father as Patrick McDonnell - Police Constable mother Margaret Lennon. On Francis death cert in glasgow in 1904 his father is listed as Patrick McDonald (note spelling) Police Constable Deceased. I cannot find a birth for Francis so although he was married in Belfast I cannot confirm that he was born there - the only other piece of information that might give me a clue to Patrick is that Francis moves to Newport, co Mayo in 1867 and brings his whole family up there until they move to Glasgow in 1899. Going by the 1901 and 1911 Census for Glasgow Francis would have been born around 1845, so I am guessing that Patrick would have been born around 1820.

Any information anyone can give me on...

Any help with suggestions in search for William Keogh much appreciated

feeds@yuku.com (46keoghclan) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:47:20 PST

I would be most grateful if you can help me in my search for my great grandfather. The information I have is very sketchy and heavens only knows how much is true or exaggerated!

My ancestor’s name was William Keogh and I understand he was a policeman in Dublin around 1877-1890, the dates are vague. His birth date is...

Finding the place of initial residence?

feeds@yuku.com (eamann) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:24:42 PST

Hello!

Bernard Brady, born in Cavan in 1833, joined the RIC in 1853.

He was recommended by a Head Constable called Moore. Was a Head Constable sufficiently high in the hierarchy for his appointments to have been noted in detail and if so where could I find those details? Kew?

If I knew where H.C. Moore was in 1853 I would then have a rough idea of where my GG-grandfather was living at that time and there's a good chance that that would also be his place of birth.

Hoping that one of you experts can answer my question!

RIC service records soon on-line!

feeds@yuku.com (eamann) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:11:18 PST

Hello all!

You will be glad to hear that the RIC service records should be on-line by the end of this year. I heard this from an absolutely reliable source. I suspect that FindMyPast are doing the work with a view to fleshing out their new "Ireland" site.

Thomas Henry Lewis - enlisted 1831

feeds@yuku.com (Kayakbr) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:24:45 PST

I have a sinking feeling I incorrectly wrote down the service number of my g-g-grandfather. I have a copy of the service record, but the service number is cut off. I have # 904, but that doesn't seem correct. Does anyone have access the the service number look up and can confirm his service number please?

Here is the information I can read from the file:

Full name: – Lewis, T H
Age when appointed: 20