Genealogy Chat

Have you tried a google search for 'Manchester Pals'?
Jan

I think if the record exists it will be on Ancestry. Note the problem as stated above that most records no longer exist.
The only other way as far as I know is to go in person to National Archives at Kew.
Regarding a sub, it isn't worth it for odd bits of info as those of us with subs will look for you. If you wish to research extensively yourself it might be worth it.

It will help with finding out other info if you get his marriage cert, so you can get his father's name.

Hang onto this in case it turns out to be him:


1911 England Census about William Jeffries
Name: William Jeffries
Age in 1911: 12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1899
Relation to Head: Son
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Manchester, Lancashire, England
Civil parish: North Manchester
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England
Street Address: 18 George St Miles Platting
Occupation: School
Registration district: Prestwich
Registration District Number: 467
Sub-registration district: Newton Heath

Amelia Jeffries 31
William Jeffries 12
Daniel Jeffries 10
Harold Jeffries 7
Ellena Jeffries 3
Mary Ellen Clancy

Re Ancestry - Please could you tell me what is available on the site re Army Records? Is it worth me paying subs for this ie would it tell me much or would you advise I request details from Army Records Office?

many thanks
Cassie :-)

hello
Thanks ever so much for the replies.
Ive now found another possible birth which would fit the 1899 birth above.

As far as Im aware he didnt have a second name.
What I do know is he would have lived in Manchester when he enlisted as he lived there all his life but Im afraid I dont have an address.

Not much to go on Im afraid. I have 2 possible births 1898 and 1899 both same name in Manchester. I know he married an Elizabeth Thornley in 1921 M/cr but dont suppose that helps.

He was in the M/cr regiment. Do I have to pay for the army records or is there any way I can check I have the right one before doing so? Im trying to ascertain when he died as that may lead me to the correct dob?

many thanks
Cassie :-)

This is the only Manchester one I can see, but wrong birth year. Records are transcribed on Ancestry, but be aware 60-70% were destroyed during a bombing raid in WW2.

Name: William Jeffries
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1889
Age at enlistment: 26
Document Year: 1915
Regimental Number: 23327
Regiment Name: Manchester Regiment
Number of images: 3

As you may know about 70% of WW1 service records were unfortunately destroyed by fire in 1940.

Ancestry has those records that survived and there are about 30 William Jeffries records amongst them. Do you have his address at the time he would have enlisted? Did he have a second forename?

Hi
Im not sure how to go about this so any advice very gratefully received.

Im trying to find the Army records of my grandad WILLIAM JEFFRIES b17/08/1898 Manchester. I dont know his army number so would be grateful if anyone could tell me how to get it.

He served with the Manchester PALS and fought at the Battle of the Somme. Im afraid thats all that I know.

Many thanks
Cassie