Religion - Anglican

Burial - 12 May 1977; St.Cuthbert's Church,Norham,Northumberland,England;

In loving memory of (Bobby) Robert Porter Simpson son of Annie I. and Thomas Simpson died January 5th 1921 aged 6 years. 'Suffer little children to come unto me'. Also the above Thomas Simpson died 25th September 1932 aged 54 years. Also the above Annie Isabella died 10th May 1977 aged 90 years. Also of their son Thomas Robert beloved husband of Mary died 5th May 1966 aged 54 years.

Baptism - 04 Mar 1887;

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Born at Morris Hall Lodge, Norham. Her father was Coachman at Morris Hall (for the Greet family) at that time.

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Died in Berwick Infirmary.

Burial - 23 Feb 1941; St.Cuthberts Church,Norham,Northumberland,England;

(Norham cemetery Section E row 47) Erected by George and Margaret Porter of Murton in memory of George their son who died December 13th 1860 aged 13 months. Also Richard their son who died may 4th 1870 aged 21 years. Also the above Margaret Porter who died April 2nd 1887 aged 68 years. Also the above George Porter who died at bankhead October 10th 1904 aged 84 years. Also Thomas their son who died at Farnieflats October 16th 1930 aged 73 years. Also Elizabeth their daughter who died at Lamberton February 21st 1941 in her 90th year.

Cousin of my grandmother, Annie Isabella Porter. Lived in Musselburgh with her sister Maggie - I think they both worked in banks.

Burial - 12 Oct 1904; St.Cuthberts Church,Norham,Northumberland,England;

(Norham cemetery Section E row 47) Erected by George and Margaret Porter of Murton in memory of George their son who died December 13th 1860 aged 13 months. Also Richard their son who died may 4th 1870 aged 21 years. Also the above Margaret Porter who died April 2nd 1887 aged 68 years. Also the above George Porter who died at bankhead October 10th 1904 aged 84 years. Also Thomas their son who died at Farnieflats October 16th 1930 aged 73 years. Also Elizabeth their daughter who died at Lamberton February 21st 1941 in her 90th year.

Burial - 15 Dec 1860; St.Cuthberts Church,Norham,Northumberland,England;

(Norham cemetery Section E row 47) Erected by George and Margaret Porter of Murton in memory of George their son who died December 13th 1860 aged 13 months. Also Richard their son who died may 4th 1870 aged 21 years. Also the above Margaret Porter who died April 2nd 1887 aged 68 years. Also the above George Porter who died at bankhead October 10th 1904 aged 84 years. Also Thomas their son who died at Farnieflats October 16th 1930 aged 73 years. Also Elizabeth their daughter who died at Lamberton February 21st 1941 in her 90th year.

Burial - 31 Oct 1926;

Erected by George Porter in memory of his beloved wife Elizabeth Purvis who died at Norham October 4th 1896 aged 27 years. Also the above George Porter who died at Farnieflats October 29th 1926 aged 64 years. Also their son George Porter who died at Duns February 26th 1984 aged 89 years.

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Age given as 9 on the 1881 census for Norham, birthplace Scotland.

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George was 96 at time of death.

Burial - 28 Feb 1984;

Monument in Norham Churchyard:- Monument Inscription

Erected by George Porter in memory of his beloved wife Elizabeth Purvis who died at Norham October 4th 1896 aged 27 years. Also the above George Porter who died at Farnieflats October 29th 1926 aged 64 years. Also their son George Porter who died at Duns February 26th 1984 aged 89 years.

This was my father's Aunt Jane. She lived at 24 West Street, Norham up to her death in 1952 as this is the date we moved into that address following her death.

Residence -

Burial - 20 Aug 1952; St.Cuthbert's Church,Norham,Northumberland,England;

Erected by Robert Porter in memory of Mary Ferguson his wife who died at Birchhill Lodge, Norham August 8th 1874 aged 26 years, also Robina Violet dearly beloved daughter of Robert and Isabella Porter who died at Norham October 24th 1895 aged 5-1/2 months, also Isabella Hardy beloved wife of the above who died at Norham May 20th 1927 aged 71 years. Also the above Robert Porter who died at Norham November 11th 1929 aged 85 years. Also Jane Swinton Porter his daughter who died August 18th 1952 aged 78 years.

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Her mother was Mary, because Aunt Jane was my grandmother's half sister. Birth date calculated as August 1874 as this was the date of her mothers death which was assumed to be in childbirth.

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Age given as 8 in the 1881 census for Norham.

Cousin of my grandmother, Annie Isabella Porter Lived in Musselburgh with her sister Lizzie - I think they both worked in banks.

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Age given as 10 on the 1881 census for Norham.

Burial - 06 May 1870; St.Cuthberts Church,Norham,Northumberland,England;

(Norham cemetery Section E row 47) Erected by George and Margaret Porter of Murton in memory of George their son who died December 13th 1860 aged 13 months. Also Richard their son who died may 4th 1870 aged 21 years. Also the above Margaret Porter who died April 2nd 1887 aged 68 years. Also the above George Porter who died at bankhead October 10th 1904 aged 84 years. Also Thomas their son who died at Farnieflats October 16th 1930 aged 73 years. Also Elizabeth their daughter who died at Lamberton February 21st 1941 in her 90th year.

Robert, my great-grandfather was coachman at Morris Hall, Norham, where my grandmother, Annie Isabella Porter was born in the lodge in 1887. They apparently moved to Edinburgh, (where he is but returned later to Norham, as my grandmother was in Norham when she married in 1910.

Robert had been married to Mary Ferguson who died in childbirth in 1874 at Birchhill Lodge, Norham. Mary may have worked at Birchhill, or Robert may have been their coachman at that time?

After Mary's death, he married Isabella Hardy, my great grandmother.

Occupation - Coachman, Farmer

Burial - 13 Nov 1929; St.Cuthbert's Church,Norham,Northumberland,England;

Erected by Robert Porter in memory of Mary Ferguson his wife who died at Birchhill Lodge, Norham August 8th 1874 aged 26 years, also Robina Violet dearly beloved daughter of Robert and Isabella Porter who died at Norham October 24th 1895 aged 5-1/2 months, also Isabella Hardy beloved wife of the above who died at Norham May 20th 1927 aged 71 years. Also the above Robert Porter who died at Norham November 11th 1929 aged 85 years. Also Jane Swinton Porter his daughter who died August 18th 1952 aged 78 years.

Burial - 26 Oct 1895; St.Cuthbert's Church,Norham,Northumberland,England;

Erected by Robert Porter in memory of Mary Ferguson his wife who died at Birchhill Lodge, Norham August 8th 1874 aged 26 years, also Robina Violet dearly beloved daughter of Robert and Isabella Porter who died at Norham October 24th 1895 aged 5-1/2 months, also Isabella Hardy beloved wife of the above who died at Norham May 20th 1927 aged 71 years. Also the above Robert Porter who died at Norham November 11th 1929 aged 85 years. Also Jane Swinton Porter his daughter who died August 18th 1952 aged 78 years.

Burial - 18 Oct 1930; St.Cuthberts Church,Norham,Northumberland,England;

(Norham cemetery Section E row 47) Erected by George and Margaret Porter of Murton in memory of George their son who died December 13th 1860 aged 13 months. Also Richard their son who died may 4th 1870 aged 21 years. Also the above Margaret Porter who died April 2nd 1887 aged 68 years. Also the above George Porter who died at bankhead October 10th 1904 aged 84 years. Also Thomas their son who died at Farnieflats October 16th 1930 aged 73 years. Also Elizabeth their daughter who died at Lamberton February 21st 1941 in her 90th year.

Burial - 06 Oct 1896; St.Cuthbert's Church,Norham,Northumberland,England;

Erected by George Porter in memory of his beloved wife Elizabeth Purvis who died at Norham October 4th 1896 aged 27 years. Also the above George Porter who died at Farnieflats October 29th 1926 aged 64 years. Also their son George Porter who died at Duns February 26th 1984 aged 89 years.

Burial - 22 May 1855;

Plaque in Hexham Abbey In Memory Of William Stokoe of Hexham, Surgeon, who died September 15th 1855 aged 69 years.

Also of Dorothy Stokoe, his wife, who died May 20 1855 Aged 76 years.

My brother John. After leaving school, he attended Southampton University School of Navigation at Warsash, where he passed out as top cadet. He subsequently was employed by the Cayzer Irvine Group (Clan Line/Union Castle Line) as a Navigation Officer. Gaining his Master's ticket while in their employ.

After containerisation reduced the need for ships officers, he was subsequently employed in Tanzania as pilot in Dar es Salaam, and harbour master in Tanga. Later he was harbour master in El Jubail (Saudi Arabia).

Occupation - Master Mariner

Burial - 15 Sep 1988; Scarborough,Yorkshire,England,;

Cremated in Scarborough, ashes scattered in Peasholm Park Lake.

Deat Note

Died after a long battle with Cancer of the Jaw.

Occupation - Master Joiner and Boatbuilder

Burial - 07 Jun 1876; St Cuthbert's Church,Norham,Northumberland,England;

Memorial Inscription in Norham Churchyard, area E, row 36, plot 1. In loving memory of Isabella Simpson who died 10th February 1930 aged 82 years also Thomas Simpson her husband who died 1st March 1886 aged 39 years. Interred at Eversley. Also John Young Simpson who died 5th June 1876 aged 1 year 9 months. Also William their son who died 4th August 1939 aged 62 years.

Burial - 07 Jan 1921; St.Cuthberts Church,Norham,Northumberland,England;

In loving memory of (Bobby) Robert Porter Simpson son of Annie I. and Thomas Simpson died January 5th 1921 aged 6 years. 'Suffer little children to come unto me'. Also the above Thomas Simpson died 25th September 1932 aged 54 years. Also the above Annie Isabella died 10th May 1977 aged 90 years. Also of their son Thomas Robert beloved husband of Mary died 5th May 1966 aged 54 years.

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Cause of Death, Meningitis

My great-great grandfather, Thomas was apparently born in Yorkshire, and worked as a coachman at Ripley Castle near Harrogate where he met and married Isabella Young. They worked at Goldicote near Stratford on Avon and subsequently moved to Eversley in Hampshire where he worked as a Groom? and she worked in a big house. On his death in 1886, Isabella returned to Norham with her surviving sons, Thomas and William, where they lived in the house next to Ancrum Lodge, alongside the village green.

Occupation - Groom, Coachman

Burial - 06 Mar 1886; Eversley,Hampshire,England,;

Memorial Inscription in Norham Churchyard, area E, row 36, plot 1. In loving memory of Isabella Simpson who died 10th February 1930 aged 82 years also Thomas Simpson her husband who died 1st March 1886 aged 39 years. Interred at Eversley. Also John Young Simpson who died 5th June 1876 aged 1 year 9 months. Also William their son who died 4th August 1939 aged 62 years.

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Douglas advises his grandfather was probably born in the Thirsk area.

Newspaper clipping DEATH OF MR THOS. SIMPSON, NORHAM Well known boatbuilder.

A sad gloom was cast over the village on Sunday morning when it became known that Mr Thomas Simpson had passed away after a few hours' illness. On Friday evening he attended the choir practice at the Parish Church, so that the news of his death so suddenly came as a great shock to all the villagers.

The deceased was 54 years of age, and had carried on the business of joiner, undertaker and boat-builder successfully for many years. He was of a quiet and obliging disposition and won the respect of all with whom he came in contact by his upright dealings. He also took a great interest in the social affairs of the village, and held many important offices, such as Trustee of the Public Hall, Librarian of the Reading Room and Clear of the Managers of the Council School.

Mr Simpson built salmon angling boats which are used on most of the important salmon rivers in Great Britain.

The decased was also one of the leading members of the Oddfellows and for 30 years a leading member of the church choir. Anything appertaining to the welfare of the village received his willing help, and he took a great interest in the Football Club.

His death has caused a void which will be very difficult to fill and deep sympathy is felt for his widow and his two sons who are left to mourn the loss of a dear husband and a loving father.

THE FUNERAL So great was the esteem and respect in which Mr Simpson was held that practically every household in Norham was represented at the funeral to Norham Churchyard on Wednesday, as well as many friends and tradesmen in the immediate district.

Prior to the interment a short service was held in St. Cuthbert's Church with a hymn, "Lead Kindly Light", Psalm 23, and a lesson read by the Rev. T.Neal, Duddo. Canon Roberson, Norham, officiated at the graveside.

The principal mourners were: Mr W.Simpson (brother), Mr Thomas and Mr Douglas Simpson (sons), Mr and Mrs W.Young, Redcar, (uncle and aunt) Mr J.Young, Heaton (cousin), Mr J.Young, Norham, Miss Young, Miss Wilkinson, Mr Spence, Edinburgh, Mr Johnson, Newcastle, Mr J.Hardy, Branxton, Mr J. Fairnington, Branxton.

(A list of about 100 other mourners follows)

The underbearers were Messrs A.Robson, J.Turner, T.Purvis, W.Murray, past and present employees.

The girls' choir was present during the service in the Church, while Mr T.Walker accompanied at the organ, playing the Dead March from Saul at the close.

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Burial - 27 Sep 1932; St.Cuthbert's Church,Norham,Northumberland,England;

In loving memory of (Bobby) Robert Porter Simpson son of Annie I. and Thomas Simpson died January 5th 1921 aged 6 years. 'Suffer little children to come unto me'. Also the above Thomas Simpson died 25th September 1932 aged 54 years. Also the above Annie Isabella died 10th May 1977 aged 90 years. Also of their son Thomas Robert beloved husband of Mary died 5th May 1966 aged 54 years.

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Cause - Stroke

My father, Tommy Simpson was born, married and lived all his life in Norham, Northumberland where he was the village Joiner, Boat builder and Undertaker. Norham is a rural community in the Tweed valley on the border with Scotland. Salmon fishing on the Tweed was, along with farming, the main occupation of the villagers. This has changed over the last 10 years with the fishing rights being bought out by the rich gentry, and virtually all net fishing has ceased. His net fishing boats, along with angling boats, all built from timber were used throughout the United Kingdom, and even after the introduction

of aluminium and Fiberglas have continued in production by my Uncle Douglas and Cousin Ian to this day due to their greater durability and because their extra weight makes them a more stable platform for anglers.

Occupation - Master Joiner and Boatbuilder,

Religion - Anglican

Residence -

Burial - 07 May 1966; Edinburgh Crematorium,Edinburgh,Midlothian,Scotland;

In loving memory of (Bobby) Robert Porter Simpson son of Annie I. and Thomas Simpson died January 5th 1921 aged 6 years. 'Suffer little children to come unto me'. Also the above Thomas Simpson died 25th September 1932 aged 54 years. Also the above Annie Isabella died 10th May 1977 aged 90 years. Also of their son Thomas Robert beloved husband of Mary died 5th May 1966 aged 54 years.

Baptism - 08 Jun 1911; St.Cuthbert's Church,Norham,Northumberland,ENGLAND;

Burial - 06 Aug 1939; St Cuthbert's Church,Norham,Northumberland,England;

Memorial Inscription in Norham Churchyard, area E, row 36, plot 1. In loving memory of Isabella Simpson who died 10th February 1930 aged 82 years also Thomas Simpson her husband who died 1st March 1886 aged 39 years. Interred at Eversley. Also John Young Simpson who died 5th June 1876 aged 1 year 9 months. Also William their son who died 4th August 1939 aged 62 years.

Burial - 14 Mar 1848;

Plaque in Hexham Abbey In Memory Of Thomas Stokoe of Hexham, Surgeon, who died July 14 1811 aged 53. Also Clara Stokoe, his wife who died May 24th 1835 aged 73.

Also of Eliza their daughter who died July 23rd 1804 aged 16. Also of Thomas their son who died at Sierra Leone in Nov 1817 aged 26.

Also of Paul Henry their son who died at Calcutta Aug 6th 1816 aged 28.

Also of their son and daughters James, Hannah, Sarah and Margaret who died in infancy.

Also of Clara their daughter who died March 12 1848 aged 58.

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Death Notice from the Newcastle Courant 28th July 1804 (Saturday) - Died on Monday, Miss E. Stokoe aged 16, daughter of Mr Stokoe surgeon, in Hexham.

Plaque in Hexham Abbey In Memory Of Thomas Stokoe of Hexham, Surgeon, who died July 14 1811 aged 53. Also Clara Stokoe, his wife who died May 24th 1835 aged 73.

Also of Eliza their daughter who died July 23rd 1804 aged 16. Also of Thomas their son who died at Sierra Leone in Nov 1817 aged 26.

Also of Paul Henry their son who died at Calcutta Aug 6th 1816 aged 28.

Also of their son and daughters James, Hannah, Sarah and Margaret who died in infancy.

Also of Clara their daughter who died March 12 1848 aged 58.

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Plaque in Hexham Abbey In Memory Of Thomas Stokoe of Hexham, Surgeon, who died July 14 1811 aged 53. Also Clara Stokoe, his wife who died May 24th 1835 aged 73.

Also of Eliza their daughter who died July 23rd 1804 aged 16. Also of Thomas their son who died at Sierra Leone in Nov 1817 aged 26.

Also of Paul Henry their son who died at Calcutta Aug 6th 1816 aged 28.

Also of their son and daughters James, Hannah, Sarah and Margaret who died in infancy.

Also of Clara their daughter who died March 12 1848 aged 58.

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Plaque in Hexham Abbey In Memory Of Thomas Stokoe of Hexham, Surgeon, who died July 14 1811 aged 53. Also Clara Stokoe, his wife who died May 24th 1835 aged 73.

Also of Eliza their daughter who died July 23rd 1804 aged 16. Also of Thomas their son who died at Sierra Leone in Nov 1817 aged 26.

Also of Paul Henry their son who died at Calcutta Aug 6th 1816 aged 28.

Also of their son and daughters James, Hannah, Sarah and Margaret who died in infancy.

Also of Clara their daughter who died March 12 1848 aged 58.

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Plaque in Hexham Abbey In Memory Of Thomas Stokoe of Hexham, Surgeon, who died July 14 1811 aged 53. Also Clara Stokoe, his wife who died May 24th 1835 aged 73.

Also of Eliza their daughter who died July 23rd 1804 aged 16. Also of Thomas their son who died at Sierra Leone in Nov 1817 aged 26.

Also of Paul Henry their son who died at Calcutta Aug 6th 1816 aged 28.

Also of their son and daughters James, Hannah, Sarah and Margaret who died in infancy.

Also of Clara their daughter who died March 12 1848 aged 58.

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From Newcastle Courant 11th January 1817. Died 6th August 1816, at Calcutta, of a fever, Mr Paul-Henry Stokoe Surgeon, of the 'Java' East Indiaman, aged 25, 4 son of the late Mr Stokoe of Hexham NHB, Surgeon.

Plaque in Hexham Abbey In Memory Of Thomas Stokoe of Hexham, Surgeon, who died July 14 1811 aged 53. Also Clara Stokoe, his wife who died May 24th 1835 aged 73.

Also of Eliza their daughter who died July 23rd 1804 aged 16. Also of Thomas their son who died at Sierra Leone in Nov 1817 aged 26.

Also of Paul Henry their son who died at Calcutta Aug 6th 1816 aged 28.

Also of their son and daughters James, Hannah, Sarah and Margaret who died in infancy.

Also of Clara their daughter who died March 12 1848 aged 58.

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Plaque in Hexham Abbey In Memory Of Thomas Stokoe of Hexham, Surgeon, who died July 14 1811 aged 53. Also Clara Stokoe, his wife who died May 24th 1835 aged 73.

Also of Eliza their daughter who died July 23rd 1804 aged 16. Also of Thomas their son who died at Sierra Leone in Nov 1817 aged 26.

Also of Paul Henry their son who died at Calcutta Aug 6th 1816 aged 28.

Also of their son and daughters James, Hannah, Sarah and Margaret who died in infancy.

Also of Clara their daughter who died March 12 1848 aged 58.

Occupation - Surgeon

Burial - 16 Jul 1811; Hexham,Northumberland,England,;

Plaque in Hexham Abbey In Memory Of Thomas Stokoe of Hexham, Surgeon, who died July 14 1811 aged 53. Also Clara Stokoe, his wife who died May 24th 1835 aged 73.

Also of Eliza their daughter who died July 23rd 1804 aged 16. Also of Thomas their son who died at Sierra Leone in Nov 1817 aged 26.

Also of Paul Henry their son who died at Calcutta Aug 6th 1816 aged 28.

Also of their son and daughters James, Hannah, Sarah and Margaret who died in infancy.

Also of Clara their daughter who died March 12 1848 aged 58.

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Notice in Newcastle Courant p641 20th July 1811 (Saturday) Died the 15th inst. Mr Thomas Stokoe of Hexham, Surgeon

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From Newcastle Courant - 20th June 1818 (Saturday) - Died November last (12th) of a fever, at Sierra Leone, Lieutenant Stokoe R.N., aged 26, 3rd son of the late Mr Stokoe of Hexham, Surgeon. (Intended to explore in Africa).

Plaque in Hexham Abbey In Memory Of Thomas Stokoe of Hexham, Surgeon, who died July 14 1811 aged 53. Also Clara Stokoe, his wife who died May 24th 1835 aged 73.

Also of Eliza their daughter who died July 23rd 1804 aged 16. Also of Thomas their son who died at Sierra Leone in Nov 1817 aged 26.

Also of Paul Henry their son who died at Calcutta Aug 6th 1816 aged 28.

Also of their son and daughters James, Hannah, Sarah and Margaret who died in infancy.

Also of Clara their daughter who died March 12 1848 aged 58.

Burial - 17 Sep 1855; Hexham,,,;

Plaque in Hexham Abbey In Memory Of William Stokoe of Hexham, Surgeon, who died September 15th 1855 aged 69 years.

Also of Dorothy Stokoe, his wife, who died May 20 1855 Aged 76 years.

Will: This is the last Will and Testament of me, Annie Turrell Tumilty. I hereby revoke all former wills and codicils, and I leave and bequeath to my son Albert Spencer Tumilty residing at 19 Northumberland Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, everything that I possess. Dated this eighth day of February nineteen hundred and twenty-four.

Birth certificate gives mother as Mary Ann Shaw, name as Ann Turrall and no father listed.

Residence -

Burial - 18 Feb 1924; St.Andrews + Jesmond Cemetery,,Newcastle on Tyne.,,;

No. in Register of burials 13000 Grave no 319 Section M

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Name on birth certificate given as Turrall, but in will as Turrell and in her husband's will as Annie Terrel Tumilty.

Have in my possession copies of: Licence to drive a motor car, dated 22/3/1917 in name of Albert Spencer Tumilty of 199 High Street, Southend-on-Sea.

And a Certificate presented by the Mayor and Aldermen of Croydon to Corporal Albert Tumilty on the occasion of the Peace Celebrations, July 1919 for his service in the Great European War, 1914-18.

Awarded pension from Royal Hospital Chelsea 22 July 1879 - Chelsea Number 72407 Corporal Edward Tumilty, 10 Hussars, Duration 39 months. Discharge Certificate gives following description: 37 years, 5 ft 7 ins tall, Sallow complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, trade Clerk. Marks or scars - Five pointed (stars??) between thumb and forefinger of each hand made with Indian Ink.

Parchment Certificate 10 Royal Regiment of Hussars These are to certify that No.771 Lance Sergeant Edward Tumilty born in the Parish of Scotland Road Ward in or near the town of Liverpool in the County of Lancashire was enlisted at Dublin for the 10 Royal Hussars on the 21 July 1865 at the age of 23 years. That the Service he is entitled to reckon is 13 years and 330 days towards the completion of his second term of limited engagement, 13 years 319 days towards good conduct pay and pension. That he is discharged in consequence of being found unfit for further service. Service Abroad (including India) 6-87/365 years

J.S.Wood Major, Commanding Officer 10 Royal Hussars Dated at Jellalabad 14 Day of February 1879

His Conduct has been very good: He is in possession of three good conduct badges and a Third class certificate of Education.

Residence -

Burial - 1889; SS. Peter and Paul's,Great Crosby,,;

Baptism - 21 Nov 1841; St.Anthony's Catholic Church,Scotland Road,Liverpool,England;

Birt Note

Baptism certificate gives father as Patrick Tumilty and mother as Isabella Tumilty (formerly Spencer).

Burial - 1980; Hull,Yorkshire,England,;

Deat Note

Heart attack