George Darnley
ID# 8511, b. 13 December 1878, d. about November 1955
Birth:
George Darnley was born on 13 December 1878 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England,
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George Darnley was the son of James Darnley and Rosetta Evans.
George Darnley began military service on 14 November 1895
Regiment: 3rd Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment - 6th Foot
Attestation date: 14 November 1895
Age: 17yr 11mo
Name of present (or former) Master:
Married: Single
No. of children under 14 yrs of age:
Trade or calling: Bricklayer
Height: 5ft 3 3/4in
Weight: 114 lb
Chest min: 33 1/2 in
Chest max: 36 in
Complexion: Freash
Eyes: Grey
Hair: Brown
Religion: Church of England
Distinctive marks: Scar right of left nipple, Scar back of neck & head
Discharged: 22 Nov 1895 Discharged by purchase.
Attestation date: 14 November 1895
Age: 17yr 11mo
Name of present (or former) Master:
Married: Single
No. of children under 14 yrs of age:
Trade or calling: Bricklayer
Height: 5ft 3 3/4in
Weight: 114 lb
Chest min: 33 1/2 in
Chest max: 36 in
Complexion: Freash
Eyes: Grey
Hair: Brown
Religion: Church of England
Distinctive marks: Scar right of left nipple, Scar back of neck & head
Discharged: 22 Nov 1895 Discharged by purchase.
George Darnley ended military service on 22 November 1895
Discharged: 22 Nov 1895 Discharged by purchase
It appears that George added a year to his age on enlistment and was discovered !
Discharge by purchase was and still is a privilege and not a right, except as provided in the Army Act for soldiers with less than three months' service.
For a WWI soldier he would have been discharged under King’s Regulation 392.
This could have been under Section:
(v) Having claimed it (i.e. discharge) on payment of 10/- within three months after his attestation.
had he been underage then he could have been discharged as Section:
(vi) Having made a mis-statement as to age on enlistment
(a) Soldier under 17 years of age at date of application for discharge
(b) Soldier between 17 and 18 years of age at date of application for discharge
Other soldiers who volunteered [before conscription] may have been able to obtain discharge under Section:
(xiv) At his own request on payment of - under Article 1130.
It appears that George added a year to his age on enlistment and was discovered !
Discharge by purchase was and still is a privilege and not a right, except as provided in the Army Act for soldiers with less than three months' service.
For a WWI soldier he would have been discharged under King’s Regulation 392.
This could have been under Section:
(v) Having claimed it (i.e. discharge) on payment of 10/- within three months after his attestation.
had he been underage then he could have been discharged as Section:
(vi) Having made a mis-statement as to age on enlistment
(a) Soldier under 17 years of age at date of application for discharge
(b) Soldier between 17 and 18 years of age at date of application for discharge
Other soldiers who volunteered [before conscription] may have been able to obtain discharge under Section:
(xiv) At his own request on payment of - under Article 1130.
Marriage:
George Darnley married May Harding on 17 October 1899 at Kings Norton, Worcestershire, England,
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in 1900 George Darnley was a Plasterer (Journeyman.)
in 1915 George Darnley lived at 3 Bradgate Place, Vincent Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England,
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Enlisted for WW1 20.8.1915 to RARE (377944/28005). His then address was 3 Bradgate Place, Vincent St, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, occupation-
Plasterer, age 35yrs 6mths and 20 days, height 5ft 5ins, distinctive marks: Scars on left breast and back, mole on back.
Next of Kin: wife May Darnley,
3 Bradgate Place (married 17.10.1899 Kings Norton. Children: Violet Rosetta
22.2.1900, Nellie 17.9.1901.
Embarked with British Expeditionary Force as a Sapper(RARE) on 1.2.1916,
demobilised 9.3.1919 to Bradgate Place.
Military History Home 20.8.1915-31.1.1916, BEF 1.2.1916-21.11.1918, Home 22.11.1918-9.3.1916.
Medals: Victory Medal.
From the National Archives (groups.yahoo.com/group/darnleydescendants.)
Plasterer, age 35yrs 6mths and 20 days, height 5ft 5ins, distinctive marks: Scars on left breast and back, mole on back.
Next of Kin: wife May Darnley,
3 Bradgate Place (married 17.10.1899 Kings Norton. Children: Violet Rosetta
22.2.1900, Nellie 17.9.1901.
Embarked with British Expeditionary Force as a Sapper(RARE) on 1.2.1916,
demobilised 9.3.1919 to Bradgate Place.
Military History Home 20.8.1915-31.1.1916, BEF 1.2.1916-21.11.1918, Home 22.11.1918-9.3.1916.
Medals: Victory Medal.
From the National Archives (groups.yahoo.com/group/darnleydescendants.)
in 1950 George Darnley lived at 688 Stratford Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England,
Ellen Selina West with husband Ernest and George and May Darnley. - family member.
Death:
George Darnley died about November 1955 at Birmingham R.D., Warwickshire, England,
Indexed as George Darnley, aged 75.
Children of George Darnley and May Harding
- Violet Rosetta Darnley+ b. 22 Feb 1900, d. abt Feb 1995
- Selina Ellen Darnley+ b. 17 Sep 1901, d. 31 Mar 1980
Kezia Darnley
ID# 8512, b. 16 October 1886, d. about May 1966
Birth:
Kezia Darnley was born on 16 October 1886 at Kings Norton, Worcestershire, England,
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Kezia Darnley was the daughter of James Darnley and Rosetta Evans.
Kezia Darnley witnessed the Marriage of Susannah Whitehouse and Edward Joseph Darnley on 24 September 1907 at Parish Church, Balsall Heath, King's Norton, Warwickshire, England,
Edward Joseph Darnley 38 Bachelor, Porter res: 27 Hampden Street fa: Robert Darnley, Plasterer
Susannah Whitehouse 23 Spinster, --- res: 32 Vincent Street fa: Thomas Whitehouse, Collier
Both signed
Witnessess: Harold Thompson & Kezia Darnley.
in 1909 Kezia Darnley was a Tailoress.
in 1909 Kezia Darnley lived at 27 Hampdon Street, Balsall Heath, Kings Norton, Worcestershire, England,
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Marriage:
Kezia Darnley married Harold Thompson, son of John Thompson, on 6 November 1909 at Register Office, Kings Norton, Worcestershire, England,
Harold Thompson 23 Bachelor, Carriage Lamp Maker (Journeyman) res: 100 Newman* Street, Balsall Heath fa: John Thompson (deceased), Carriage Lamp Maker
Kezia Darnley 22 Spinster, Tailoress res: 27 Hampden Street, Balsall Heath fa: James Darnley (deceased), Plasterer
Both signed
Witnessess: E. Whitehead & Agnes Mathews
Register Office, Kings Norton District, Birmingham
* Variously transcribed as Newman Street / Kenman Street / Norman Street.
between 1920 and 1935 Kezia Darnley lived at 4 Winfield Grove, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England,
Midlands Electoral Roll 1920,1922,1925, 1930 and 1935 - Kezia and Harold Thompson.
in 1939 Kezia Darnley lived at 47 Vincent Street, Balsall Heath Ward, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England,
shown as Harold John Charles Thompson.
Midlands, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1955.
Midlands, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1955.
Death:
Kezia Darnley died about May 1966 at Birmingham R.D., Warwickshire, England,
Recorded as age 78.
Child of Kezia Darnley and Harold Thompson
- John Harold Charles Thompson b. 26 Sep 1914, d. Dec 2002
Richmond Thomas William Darnley
ID# 8513, b. 1 March 1869, d. about May 1939
Birth:
Richmond Thomas William Darnley was born on 1 March 1869 at Aden
British Subject.
Richmond Thomas William Darnley was the son of Richmond Alexander Darnley and Sarah Turner.
Richmond Thomas William Darnley was baptised on 19 March 1869 at Aden, Maharashtra, India,
Baptism also transcribed as Aden, Bombay, India.
The Aden Settlement (in contemporary south Yemen) had been governed as part of British India.
The Aden Settlement (in contemporary south Yemen) had been governed as part of British India.
Marriage:
Richmond Thomas William Darnley married Hester Annie Drinkwater, daughter of Thomas Drinkwater and Sarah (?), on 14 April 1895 at St Bartholomew, Edgbaston Parish, Kings Norton R.D., Worcestershire, England,
Richmond Thomas William Darnley 26 Bachelor, Superintendent res: Edgbaston fa: Richmond Darnley, Superintendent
Hester Annie Drinkwater 25 Spinster, --- res: Dry??? St fa: Thomas Drinkwater, Superintendent
Both signed
Witnesses: Thomas Watson & Adelaide Eliza Burt(?)
Marriage:
Richmond Thomas William Darnley married Hester Sarah Ann Drinkwater, daughter of Charles Drinkwater and Sarah Ann Roddick, about August 1903 at Gloucester R.D., Gloucestershire, England,
Indexed as Richmond T W Drinkwater & Hester Sarah Drinkwater.
note: Hester Sarah Ann Drinkwater was the niece of Hester Annie Drinkwater.
Death:
Richmond Thomas William Darnley died about May 1939 at Bristol, Gloucestershire, England,
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Children of Richmond Thomas William Darnley and Hester Annie Drinkwater
- Alfred Richmond Alexander Darnley b. Sep 1897, d. Nov 1897
- Leslie Arthur Stewart Darnley+ b. abt May 1899, d. abt Feb 1958
Children of Richmond Thomas William Darnley and Hester Sarah Ann Drinkwater
- Emily Darnley+ b. 26 Oct 1902, d. abt Feb 1984
- Frederick Alfred Richmond Darnley+ b. 11 Oct 1904, d. Jun 1986
- Dalton Charles Darnley+ b. 23 Jul 1908, d. Dec 2000
- Aubrey Ronald Darnley+ b. 6 Oct 1912, d. Oct 1991
- Marjorie Estelle Hetty Darnley b. 6 Oct 1912, d. 27 Nov 2008
Hester Annie Drinkwater
ID# 8514, b. June 1870, d. about August 1899
Birth:
Hester Annie Drinkwater was born in June 1870 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England,
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Hester Annie Drinkwater was the daughter of Thomas Drinkwater and Sarah (?)
Marriage:
Hester Annie Drinkwater married Richmond Thomas William Darnley, son of Richmond Alexander Darnley and Sarah Turner, on 14 April 1895 at St Bartholomew, Edgbaston Parish, Kings Norton R.D., Worcestershire, England,
Richmond Thomas William Darnley 26 Bachelor, Superintendent res: Edgbaston fa: Richmond Darnley, Superintendent
Hester Annie Drinkwater 25 Spinster, --- res: Dry??? St fa: Thomas Drinkwater, Superintendent
Both signed
Witnesses: Thomas Watson & Adelaide Eliza Burt(?)
Death:
Hester Annie Drinkwater died about August 1899 at Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England,
Darnley, Hester Annie age:29
Thornbury vol.6a p.171 1899 Sep Deaths.
Thornbury vol.6a p.171 1899 Sep Deaths.
Children of Hester Annie Drinkwater and Richmond Thomas William Darnley
- Alfred Richmond Alexander Darnley b. Sep 1897, d. Nov 1897
- Leslie Arthur Stewart Darnley+ b. abt May 1899, d. abt Feb 1958
Thomas Drinkwater
ID# 8515, b. 1835
Birth:
Thomas Drinkwater was born in 1835 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England,
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Marriage:
Thomas Drinkwater married Sarah (?) about 1854
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Children of Thomas Drinkwater and Sarah (?)
- William Drinkwater+ b. 1854
- Charles Drinkwater+ b. 1858, d. abt Feb 1891
- George Drinkwater b. 1860
- Elizabeth Sarah Drinkwater b. 1865
- Thomas Drinkwater b. 1866
- Hester Annie Drinkwater+ b. Jun 1870, d. abt Aug 1899
- Rose Drinkwater b. 1876
Elizabeth Sarah Drinkwater
ID# 8516, b. 1865
Elizabeth Sarah Drinkwater was ill with Blind.
Birth:
Elizabeth Sarah Drinkwater was born in 1865 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England,
Elizabeth Sarah Drinkwater was the daughter of Thomas Drinkwater and Sarah (?)
Birth:
Elizabeth Sarah Drinkwater was born in 1865 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England,
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Elizabeth Sarah Drinkwater was the daughter of Thomas Drinkwater and Sarah (?)
Leslie Arthur Stewart Darnley
ID# 8517, b. about May 1899, d. about February 1958
Birth:
Leslie Arthur Stewart Darnley was born about May 1899 at Sharpness, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England,
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Leslie Arthur Stewart Darnley was the son of Richmond Thomas William Darnley and Hester Annie Drinkwater.
Marriage:
Leslie Arthur Stewart Darnley married Lily Frost about February 1922 at Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England,
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Death:
Leslie Arthur Stewart Darnley died about February 1958 at Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England,
age: 59.
Child of Leslie Arthur Stewart Darnley and Lily Frost
- Stuart Charles Thomas Darnley b. abt May 1923, d. 16 Feb 2010
Sarah (?)
ID# 8518, b. 1833, d. about 1896
Birth:
Sarah (?) was born in 1833 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England,
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Marriage:
Sarah (?) married Thomas Drinkwater about 1854
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Death:
Sarah (?) died about 1896
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Children of Sarah (?) and Thomas Drinkwater
- William Drinkwater+ b. 1854
- Charles Drinkwater+ b. 1858, d. abt Feb 1891
- George Drinkwater b. 1860
- Elizabeth Sarah Drinkwater b. 1865
- Thomas Drinkwater b. 1866
- Hester Annie Drinkwater+ b. Jun 1870, d. abt Aug 1899
- Rose Drinkwater b. 1876
Richmond Alexander Darnley
ID# 8519, b. April 1837, d. 5 January 1907
Richmond's origins are currently unknown, but if we assume a birth place outside of England, the most likely is India.
There are currently two parentage possibilities:
1. There is an Alfred Darnley who died in 1841 in India, aged 24. see Alfred Darnley
2. Joseph & Ellen Dearnally, known to be in India in 1849. see Joseph Dearnally
The first one seems the most likely given Richmond's education & the fact that he named his first son Alfred. However, no marriage has been found for Alfred Darnley.
There are currently two parentage possibilities:
1. There is an Alfred Darnley who died in 1841 in India, aged 24. see Alfred Darnley
2. Joseph & Ellen Dearnally, known to be in India in 1849. see Joseph Dearnally
The first one seems the most likely given Richmond's education & the fact that he named his first son Alfred. However, no marriage has been found for Alfred Darnley.
Birth:
Richmond Alexander Darnley was born in April 1837
Raised at a school* in Lambourn, Berkshire, but perhaps born out of the country.
Census p.o.b. info is variable:
1851 - London, Middlesex
1871 - Lambourne, Berkshire
1871 - Bedford, Bedfordshire
1881-1901 - Lambourne, Berkshire
*'There is a Gents school in Oxford Street which is run by Alexander Gearing with a total of 17 boys borders, ages ranging from 4yrs to 14.'
Life in Lambourn in 1848.
Census p.o.b. info is variable:
1851 - London, Middlesex
1871 - Lambourne, Berkshire
1871 - Bedford, Bedfordshire
1881-1901 - Lambourne, Berkshire
*'There is a Gents school in Oxford Street which is run by Alexander Gearing with a total of 17 boys borders, ages ranging from 4yrs to 14.'
Life in Lambourn in 1848.
Richmond Alexander Darnley began military service on 24 May 1854
Regiment: 82nd Foot
Attestation date: 24 May 1854
Age: 17 years 1 months
Name of present (or former) Master:
Height: 5ft 6in
Complexion: Fresh
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Brown
Served:
Corfu - 6 months
Crimea - 11 months
India - 12 yr 3 months
Discharged: 5 Sep 1876 age: 39yr 4 mnths
Discharge rank: Sergeant
Discharge corps: 82nd Foot
Intended place of residence: Gloucester.
Attestation date: 24 May 1854
Age: 17 years 1 months
Name of present (or former) Master:
Height: 5ft 6in
Complexion: Fresh
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Brown
Served:
Corfu - 6 months
Crimea - 11 months
India - 12 yr 3 months
Discharged: 5 Sep 1876 age: 39yr 4 mnths
Discharge rank: Sergeant
Discharge corps: 82nd Foot
Intended place of residence: Gloucester.
Marriage:
Richmond Alexander Darnley married Sarah Turner on 18 June 1860 at Delhi, India,
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in 1861 Richmond Alexander Darnley lived at Delhi, India,
1861 Worldwide Army Index
First (names): Richmond
Last name: Darnley
Rank: Sergeant
Service 82nd Foot (Prince of Wales Volunteers)
Regiment Stationed at: Delhi
National Archives reference: WO12 / 8649.
First (names): Richmond
Last name: Darnley
Rank: Sergeant
Service 82nd Foot (Prince of Wales Volunteers)
Regiment Stationed at: Delhi
National Archives reference: WO12 / 8649.
on 19 December 1861 at Delhi, India, Richmond Alexander Darnley was a 'Serjt of 9 Company, H.M. 82nd Regt'
recorded at his daughter Elizabeth Ann's baptism.
in July 1867 Richmond Alexander Darnley was a 'Hospital Serjeant, 82nd Regt'
recorded at his daughter Hennrietta Rose's baptism.
Richmond Alexander Darnley ended military service on 5 September 1876
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Marriage:
Richmond Alexander Darnley married Eliza (?) about 1895
No marriage has yet been found.
The original 1911 census read that Eliza was 'Married 30 years', this was stuck-through & replaced by 'Widow'.
This could suggest that Eliza & Richmond were together from about 1881. Richmond is shown as 'Widr' in 1891.
in December 1900 Richmond Alexander Darnley was a Grain Superintendent - recorded at son Alfred's 1900 marriage.
Death:
Richmond Alexander Darnley died on 5 January 1907 at Hull R.D., Yorkshire, England, at age 69 years and 9 months
Indexed as Richmond Alexander Darnley, aged 69.
Children of Richmond Alexander Darnley and Sarah Turner
- Elizabeth Ann Darnley b. 4 Nov 1861, d. 13 Jul 1949
- Alfred F Darnley b. 1864
- Alice Fanny Darnley+ b. 14 Jun 1864
- Henrietta Rose Darnley b. 3 Jul 1867, d. 6 Aug 1868
- Richmond Thomas William Darnley+ b. 1 Mar 1869, d. abt May 1939
- Alfred Arthur Darnley+ b. 29 Oct 1873, d. abt Nov 1940
Sarah Turner
ID# 8520, b. between 1836 and 1840, d. 21 December 1889
Birth:
Sarah Turner was born between 1836 and 1840 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England,
Age at death suggests 1836, but the censuses vary.
Marriage:
Sarah Turner married Richmond Alexander Darnley on 18 June 1860 at Delhi, India,
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Death:
Sarah Turner died on 21 December 1889 at Gloucester R.D., Gloucestershire, England,
recorded as Saraha Darnley, age 53.
Children of Sarah Turner and Richmond Alexander Darnley
- Elizabeth Ann Darnley b. 4 Nov 1861, d. 13 Jul 1949
- Alfred F Darnley b. 1864
- Alice Fanny Darnley+ b. 14 Jun 1864
- Henrietta Rose Darnley b. 3 Jul 1867, d. 6 Aug 1868
- Richmond Thomas William Darnley+ b. 1 Mar 1869, d. abt May 1939
- Alfred Arthur Darnley+ b. 29 Oct 1873, d. abt Nov 1940