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Gosh, I am totally confused. Too much information. I am leaning towards MWS message 28, married Minnie Ewer, which takes me to the first 4 lines of my message 6. As you ALL say some very interesting and linked information but little of it seems to actually tie together. David

MWS, Yes I came across this tree and made this mistake. If you follow some of the members you find that they don't actually check out, I found that they were not connected and because none of the trees are actually connected to the Brown family I saw little point in asking for actual evidence...

Unfortunately it looks like 1925 is the last date found for James. Any further thoughts Peter? Could find any further information regarding Margaret either. David

Janice, You are a star! Yes it looks like wife, Margaret died in 1925. Look that up tomorrow. I did see this record but I didn't note the address. Looks like I need to follow these 2 names to see when James Joseph disappear's. It may indirectly give a clue to his birth. Thank you, an...

OK, gone over my previous research and have to agree with Peter, nothing for Birth, Marriage, Death, 1891 or 1901 Census'. His records that survive suggests that he could be the James living with his parents, James' wife and brother Benjamin, with his wife. The link being "box maker" on his...

Janice, Sorry for the confusion. Peter questioned my 1911 Census for James and on rechecking I found that in fact was wrongly named James when fact he was Joseph, with the number 8057. So my research was following the wrong man. Hence trying to check if my James in 1911 Census was the one...

Janice, No only James Joseph Brown. It seems that my research followed the wrong James? Peter has found a 1911 Census which could be the James we are looking for since my 1911 one was wrong. I am now starting over again. David

Peter, Thank you for the link, I've started the process with "page check request" I will let you know details. Appreciated he continued in service, as you say he's on absent voters list 1918 and 1919. I have rechecked my 1911 census and my James Brown is in fact JOSEPH BROWN, 8057. Mistake on...

Peter, No all I had was from Forceswarrecords, wounded, shell shock, incident date 21 August, 1916, entitled to wound badge. I wonder if this is what is referenced above? If I put MH 106 reference above into NA will the details come up? David

Peter, What I have. Born 24 May, 1886 Birmingham. Father John and Mother Eliza. Maiden name Harris. Married Minnie Ewer 1925, Birmingham. Died 28 December, 1952 Birmingham. When he was transferred to sick convey on 9 March, 1915 he had already served 12 years service. This ties in with the 1911...

Peter, Thank you for that. Just seen this l will check tomorrow evening and get back to you. From memory I seem to remember he was with the 2nd Battalion in India in 1911. Tomorrow I will post all I have on him. David

Janice, Happy New Year. Thank you, I couldn't find anything on FindMyPast either. I'll try another Forum I am a member of, to see if they can find anything. David

Just doing an update search on one of "my soldiers" and on ForcesWarRecords I came across 2 new records. Incident date 01/05/1917 listing him as "Deserter/absentee from his Majesty's Service". Offence date 07/04/1917 Devonport. Reference Police Gazette. Incident date 08/05/1917. Police Gazette...

Not sure what the revellance is here?

Janice, Thank you. Between you and MWS you have dotted the i's and crossed the t's. Really appreciate your research skills. David

MWS, Excellent, thank you. All I have to do now is try and trace his movements from 1950 to 1977. With all of your finds it will make this easier, still work in progress. Again your research skills have put meat on the bones. All the very best, David

Thank you. What do you think about the other dates, do you think they are our man or someone else? I still can't find anything for 1901 and since 1911 he seems to be Arthur?

Yes I found the above working backwards from your earlier information. I have also drawn a blank for 1901 and 1939 so presently not able to tie him into any of the other electoral rolls.

MWS, Thank you for that. Where did you find names of Father, Mother and siblings please? I have searched high and low and couldn't find any census data?