Merchant seaman history

[Jim Brady]

Hi Wendy a bit off thread but just a bit of humour with you mentioning Dalrymple Street.Many years ago it was said policemen were given the job of constable for their brawn rather than their brains,they were big men to keep the natives in check on Scottie Road.The story was,believed to be true,a donkey dropped dead on the corner of a street.A policeman arrived and took out his note book to make his report,what is the name of this street he asked,Dalrymple Street he was told.What is the name of the next street along he asked,thats Kew Street sir.He did no more than put the note book back in his pocket lifted the donkey up and carried it along to Kew Street where he dropped it back on the ground and wrote his notes.
Regards.
Jim.B.

[gray_marian]

Good Morning Wendy, was your gt,grandma, Benjaman's wife, named Mary Whelan?

[Keith at Tregenna]

He does not seem to have died during WW1 due to enemy action as far as MN, though early days still. He may well of died prior to WW1 or indeed later ? He may well have served using a different christian name, different services or as said survived. K

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[Wendy Wright]

Hi
Sorry I don't really know, in our search I know my great grandad was Thomas Murphy, who was a merchant seaman , all I know about his dad was that he was called Benjamin and he was said to have been a butcher.
Thanks
Wendy

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Thanks, as I say we really do not have the accurate date of death unfortunately,
Wendy

[Keith at Tregenna]

I WILL READ ALL AGAIN AND COME BACK LATER, THANKS FOR THE REMINDER.

WE DO ALL WORK ON MUCH AND THOSE THAT SEEK: STAYING IN TOUCH HELPS.

Will as said take another look ASAP and respond / reply.

K.

[Keith at Tregenna]

I do regret that I have been a bit busy and hopefully, will now have a little more time. Hopefully, will catch up ASAP. Keith.

[Keith at Tregenna]

hi
sorry i don't really know, in our search i know my great grandad was thomas murphy, who was a merchant seaman , all i know about his dad was that he was called benjamin and he was said to have been a butcher.
Thanks
wendy

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thanks, as i say we really do not have the accurate date of death unfortunately,
wendy

not certain where all my time goes, will reply asap. K

[Wendy Wright]

Thanks
Wendy

[Wendy Wright]

Still struggling, Thomas Murphy despite the RNR numbers seems elusive 😳, all help appreciated
Wendy

[Keith at Tregenna]

Still looking, many false leads. thought I was on to something earlier but, no joy. Fingers crossed K.