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need any info on james calnan born around 1863 his son was george calnan born 1883 came from london
was a part time soldier yeomanry reg
thanks john

Have you found any James on a census? Was James from London?

James CALNAN

Birth Year
Birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Age 17
Occupation Boy 1st Class
Marital Status U
Head of Household John COYNE
Relation Other

Source Information:
Vessel H.M.S."Penelope"
Census Place Harwick St Nicholas, Essex, England
Family History Library Film 1341430
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 1782 / 75
Page Number 9

Selena

Do you know whereabouts in London George was born?

Selena

also, do you know who James married, and when and where?

Selena

i have been told they are on the census a friend of mine has asked if i could find any info for her so i thought this would be the best place to ask for help

Which census?

Have you looked for the father on 1881 census which is free on two sites?

Reg

This birth would fit the 1891 census info posted above

Name: George Calnan
Year of Registration: 1887
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
District: Woolwich
County: Greater London, Kent, London
Volume: 1d
Page: 1234

Reg

Did George marry?

If so, when, and who was his wife?

Possible (?) marriage?

Marriages Jun 1884

CALNAN James John Lewisham 1d 1454
Cock Helen Lewisham 1d 1454
Freame Edith Frances Lewisham 1d 1454
LANGSTAFF Joseph David Lewisham 1d 1454

I think this is Wrong - see later posting.

Selena

yes in 1905 here name was edith grant

Is this relevant?


British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920
about George Calnan
Name: George Calnan
Age: 28
Birth Year: abt 1887
Residence: 4 Ordnance Rd, Woolwich
Regiment Name: Royal Welsh Kent
Regiment Number: 10361
Document Year: 1915

Reg

for reference:

Marriages Sep 1905

CALNAN George Pancras 1b 304
FOOTE Annie Pancras 1b 304
GANT Edith Maud M Pancras 1b 304
PUSAK Charles Pancras 1b 304

John, can you narrow down what area of London the family come from?

Selena

Possible?

Births Dec 1855

Calnan James John St Pancras 1b 127

that sounds like it could be him as he came from that side of london

on the army info does it give his wife or kids name

Is he John or James (or both!)

Marriages Dec 1883
CALNAN John Woolwich 1d 1654
COOPER Matilda Elizabeth Woolwich 1d 1654
PROCTER Walter John Woolwich 1d 1654
Ramsey Emma Woolwich 1d 1654
RUMSEY Emma Woolwich 1d 1654

its says james on georges wedding cert

hi selena the one you found of the marraige is them i was trying to trace his dad james but cant find them on the census