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Mick Loney wrote: ↑24 Jun 2023, 13:48... who then miraculously became Matooskie. ...

I think that Matooskie was referred to as being already well-known to historians of First Nations, simply because of the number of letters and documents that survive referring to her. And the number of Google references to her, bear this out.

Dipping into and out of iPlayer and listening to commentory or reading certificates... Too many Graces... His 3rd GPs John Russell (cab driver) marr Jan 1882 Grace Gorridge (16y old so b abt 1866) (this Grace is the battered wife). The marr cert says Grace's parents are Alexander(?not sure?) & G...

That's what I thought but... Just been Googling as bit more... I think a generation was rushed over, at best. Maybe edited badly. From https://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/episode/kevin-clifton-who-do-you-think-you-are/ A check of census records reveals that Kevin’s 2x great grandmother, Emma...

I really enjoyed the Kevin Clifton episode. It went into an area (Canadian First Nations) that I don't remember seeing before, so made a pleasant change. Incidentally, I think I may have lost a generation or two in my memory of the episode - was it Matooskie's daughter who was the (apparently) batte...

... is it unusual to have three brothers in the same regiment? ... I suspect it's pot-luck. Regiments tended to recruit in consistent areas but my impression is that might not be the case in periods of war where they'd pick up recruits from wherever they were stationed. Plus you might have brothers...

I had wondered if that sort of thing might happen but I don't remember anyone confirming it, so thanks for that.

phsvm wrote: ↑05 May 2023, 10:05... Identical twins, medical doctors and science broadcasters Chris and Xand van Tulleken ...

I would really like those two to have their DNA done to see what happens when their results are compared! (And I imagine they could discuss any differences. Or lack therefore?)

VALLMO9 wrote: ↑16 Apr 2023, 21:52 This link briefly mentions the RE employed in maintaining and working a large part of the Post Office and railway telegraphs in Ireland: ...

So those are definitely pre-WW1 references, which fits better with William's story. Thanks for that!

Not sure how I can reconcile the 1901 (Dublin) and 1902 (Limerick) appearances with his Army papers. The Military History Sheet says that all his 12y service was at "Home" - which means the UK ( not just Ireland). The Statement of Services shows that he joined on 6 Feb 1893. According to t...

Only nominally (literally) connected but JRRT's First World War Army papers (he was a lieutenant) can be seen at Kew, but the catalogue says sternly: This record can only be seen under supervision at The National Archives Presumably they fear the temptation to filch a paper or two from the file woul...