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22nd August 2018, 08:10 PM
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Grandfather in WW2
My Grandfather John Taggart of South Shields has an occupation of ships Stoker ,Weekly Articles described in the 1939 register. I have searched but cannot find any discharge number for him. I’m assuming he would have needed something? Any opinions
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22nd August 2018, 08:46 PM
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Re: Grandfather in WW2
Do you have his DOB please
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22nd August 2018, 08:59 PM
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Re: Grandfather in WW2
Also place of birth and any other names etc.
Closest I have seen thus far below:
Keith.
John Bernard Taggart
United Kingdom, Merchant Navy Seamen Records, 1835-1941
birth:
1915
Durham
John Taggart
United Kingdom, Merchant Navy Seamen Records, 1835-1941
birth:
1905
Durham
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22nd August 2018, 09:02 PM
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Re: Grandfather in WW2
Yes Keith seen those and quite a few more as well,so will await Posters reply!
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22nd August 2018, 09:17 PM
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Re: Grandfather in WW2
OK.
PS. There is -
John Taggart
England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008
birth registration:
1912
South Shields, Durham, England
mother: Crackett
No MN link though as yet.
K.
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23rd August 2018, 11:19 AM
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Re: Grandfather in WW2
18 April 1878 County Tyrone Ireland.
Two sons in the MN. John Patrick and Hugh. Both born Jarrow. Mother Crackett Again no records for John Patrick but all records for Hugh,my father
Last edited by chris taggart; 23rd August 2018 at 11:27 AM.
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23rd August 2018, 11:53 AM
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Re: Grandfather in WW2
Sorry, could I ask for his dad and mums first names.
There were six of the same name born in the same area for theyear.
Pos narrowing down to but, not confirmed:
John Taggart
United Kingdom, Militia Service Records, 1806-1915
birth:
1878
Tyrone
military service:
United Kingdom
John Taggart
Head
England and Wales Census, 1911
birth:
1879
Co Tyne Ireland, County Tyrone
residence:
1911
South Shields, East Jarrow, Durham, England
spouse:
Florence Taggart
children:
Margaret A Taggart, Maud Taggart
Regret, it takes some time to ensure the correct person.
K.
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23rd August 2018, 12:29 PM
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Re: Grandfather in WW2
The second. John married to Florence Catharine Crackett South Shields in the 1911 census.
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23rd August 2018, 04:12 PM
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Re: Grandfather in WW2
I will hopefully, look again at all this evening.
With luck linking up with the correct details so that Doc and others on the team
can follow up and help further.
Regards,
Keith.
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23rd August 2018, 05:38 PM
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Re: Grandfather in WW2
Thanks Keith,
As I have indicated I have found all the info on my fathers MN career (almost). His Brother John Patrick I know was in Eagle Oil with my dad but I cannot find any more. Their father John I cannot find anything other than the 1939 register description. His death certificate also describes him as a seagoing fireman.
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