Hi Sheila,
Thank you for having a look at the Kilkee baptism records for a John McNamara, who in the 1851 England Census was a private with the 30th Regiment of Foot at their barracks in Kent. And thank you also for the discovery of the interesting biography on John McNamara of New Portage which will comment more upon another day. First, I've further researched the John McNamara of the 30th Regiment of Foot which ended up fighting in the Crimean War of 1854-1856 as per below regimental history.
The Victorian era
The regiment [30th Regiment of Foot] landed at Scutari in May 1854 and was present at the Battle of Alma in September 1854, the Battle of Inkerman in November 1854 and the Siege of Sevastopol in winter 1854 during the Crimean War. In June 1861 the regiment moved to Canada as Britain increased their military presence following the Trent Affair. The regiment remained there until 1869, and was involved in repelling the Fenian raids.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30th_(Cam ... nt_of_Foot
Consistent with the above regimental history, I was able to find John McNamara of the 30th Regiment on award rolls for the Crimean War medal and various battle clasps. Sheila, we had briefly discussed McNamara's fighting in the British military during the search for the missing Thomas McNamara (on page 15). This was back in January 2019, and at that time I was surprised how many Irish fought with the British military. But I realize now that by using pension records as the primary source, this provided only a fraction of the true number of Irish born soldiers who fought in the British military. I'm sidetracking a bit from the story of John McNamara of New Portage and his return to Ireland in 1892, as I find the Irish soldiers fighting in the Crimean War very interesting.
The below research guide from the British National Archives highlights the lack of pre-WWI military records:
2. The surviving records
Finding information on a soldier’s service prior to the First World War presents a different and generally more complicated puzzle than it does from the First World War onwards. Self-contained service records of the kind created and retained for the First World War itself, and subsequently, do not exist. In most cases, a soldier’s service must, instead, be pieced together using the mixture of records that survive. These records typically include regimental muster books and pay lists, discharge papers and pension records. Attestation records were created but relatively few survive and those that do tend to be found only among the papers of those discharged to pensions.
In general, if a soldier died in service or/and did not receive an army pension it is much less likely there will be any detailed record of his service – muster rolls and pay lists may be all that survive.
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/hel ... to-pension
By searching the database "UK, Campaign Medal and Award Rolls, 1793 - 1949" on the ancestry website, and specifying "Crimean War" for the "Campaign or Service" field, I was able to come up with a total of 16 John McNamara's who fought in Crimean War of 1854-1856. Of course, not all of these McNamara's would have been born in County Clare. And other soldiers named John McNamara are on record as only having fought in other colonies such as India. I also searched British newspapers which frequently reported the names of those killed and wounded at various Crimean War battles; the source was the War Office.
The below link provides a history of the Crimean war medal and various clasps, including nice photos :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimea_Medal
Below are 16 soldiers named John McNamara who fought, and several died, in the Crimean War, in regimental order:
1) 3rd Regiment of Foot, "The Buffs". John McNamara, Reg # 3037. First page of award roll stated that the 3rd Regiment of Foot, The Buffs", landed in the "Crimea on the 1st and 3rd May 1855", which was prior to the fall of Sebastopol on 9 September 1855, and thus entitled to the Crimea medal and the Sebastopol clasp.
John McNamara, Reg # 3037, then took part in the "Chinese Wars" and was engaged in operations in 1860. Per the award roll: he and his unit were not present at the "Capture of Canton" on 29 December 1857. He was marked as present at the "Capture of Taku Forts", which was an engagement in the Second Opium War. He was not present at the "Capture of Pekin". Written in the remarks column:
"Dead".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of ... rts_(1860)
2) 9th Regiment of Foot, "Royal Norfolk Regiment"; John McNamara, Reg # 3335; remark:
"Dead (25 November 1854)". The Royal Norfolk Regiment fought at the Siege of Sebastopol in the winter of 1854. Medals for those soldiers killed during the Crimean War were awarded to the next of kin.
3) 13th Regiment of Foot "Prince Albert's Light Infantry "; John McNamara, private, Reg # 2283; Crimea medal, with Alma and Inkerman clasps; remark on different report: "Serving with Service Co. Bengal" (this same comment for many soldiers). If awarded the Inkerman clasp, a soldier also received the Sebastopol clasp.
4) 19th Regiment of Foot; John McNamara, private, Reg # 1446; awarded Crimea medal with Alma and Inkerman clasps.
5) 30th Regiment of Foot; John McNamara, Reg #3131, appears on three separate award rolls, but not clear beyond the Crimea medal what battle clasps he received. On one award roll, under the columns for Alma and Inkerman battle clasps, unlike most soldiers in his regiment, he was not marked present. The other two rolls appear to be mark attendance and only provide a list of names and rank, with remarks stating whether killed or returned to England. John McNamara was not killed in the Crimean War.
In 1851 England census, was reported as a private with the 30th Foot, age 19 and born in Kilkee, County Clare, and living at the barracks in Kent, England. His regiment moved to Canada in June 1861 and took part in repelling the Fenian Raids. The specific whereabouts of John McNamara after the Crimean War are unknown. Several descendants of John McNamara of New Portage, Ohio, claim this John McNamara as their ancestor, but they are incorrect.
6) 47th Lancashire Regiment, John McNamara, private, unclear Reg #, awarded Crimea medal and Alma clasp (but not Inkerman); remark: "sent to England from Scutari, 11 November 1854". The military hospital at Scutari was visited by Florence Nightingale and noted for its high death rate and overall poor condition of its facilities.
A John McNamara, of the 47th Regiment of Foot, was reported as wounded at the Battle of Alma on the 20th of September 1854 (
London Evening Standard, 19 October 1854).
John McNamara, of the 47th Regiment of Foot; rate: "8"; start date: 6 May 1856; residence: Limerick; remark:
"Died 6 June 63".
Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Regimental Register of Pensioners, 1814 - 1857
7) 47th Lancashire Regiment, John McNamara, private, Reg # 3133, remark: "Invalided to England from Camp 6 July 1855". He might be the same as the John McNamara directly above, or perhaps there were two John McNamara's who fought with the 47th Lancashire Regiment.
8 ) 55th Regiment of Foot, John McNamara, private, Reg #x966; Crimea medal with Alma clasp (not Inkerman clasp); mysterious remark: "C";
He might be John McNamara of the 55th who deserted in 1862 — see below notice. However, the John McNamara who deserted was born about 1841, so quite young to have fought in the Crimean War (1854-1856), unless he lied about his age and enlisted as a drummer boy. Also, he had a different Reg #.
John McNamara; office #167982; Reg # 3926; 55th Foot; born Drumcliffe, Clare; 21¼ years old; 5 feet 4 inches tall; light brown hair, blue eyes, fresh complexion; deserted 27 February 1862 at Preston; remark: "off furlough"; remark: "to St. Helier's, Jersey".
Deserters from her Majesty's Service, Police Gazette, 26 March 1862
9) 57th Regiment of Foot; John McNamara, Reg #xx13, remark: "Joined from Malta, 1 June 1855"; remark:
"Died in Camp of wounds".
10) 63rd Regiment of Foot; John McNamara; private; Reg# 2786; awarded the Crimea medal, both Alma and Inkerman clasps; mysterious remark: "B D"; remark: "Invalided 23 March 1855".
A private John McNamara, of the 63rd Regiment, was listed as a casualty of the Battle of Inkerman. (
London Morning Post, 12 December 1854).
John McNamara, of the 63rd Regiment of Foot; rate: "10"; date of admission: 3 July 1855.
Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Regimental Register of Pensioners, 1814 - 1857.
11) 77th Regiment of Foot; John McNamara; private; Reg #2782; Crimea medal, not awarded the Alma or Inkerman clasps (not marked present), but received the clasp for the fall of Sebastopol.
12) 82nd Regiment of Foot; John McNamara, private, no Reg # listed, was awarded the Crimea medal, Sebastopol clasp for participating in the Siege of Sebastopol (8 September 1855) per award roll (pg 270 of 436). John McNamara, private, Reg #xx26, was also listed on a second award roll (pg 280 of 436) with two columns for clasps, presumably for the Alma (20 Sept 1855) and Inkerman (5 Nov 1855) battle clasps. These two columns were left blank for all soldiers of the 82nd Regiment. This is consistent with the short history of the 82nd Regiment on wikipedia, "it also saw action at the Siege of Sevastopol in summer 1855 during the Crimean War", but no mention of participating in either Alma or Inkerman battles.
The regiment returned to India in February 1857 to help suppress the Indian Rebellion. It took part in the recapture of Cawnpore in July 1857 and then took part in the reinforcement of Lucknow defending the residency until it was relieved in November 1857.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/82nd_Regi ... olunteers)
John McNamara, Reg # x469 [not 1826?], of the 82nd Regiment of Foot, was awarded the Indian Mutiny Medal (1857-1857). "Services for which entitled to medal": "Kaukhur" (sp?).
NEW INFORMATION: Per "Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Admissions and Discharges, 1715 - 1925" in a report entitled "Examination of Invalid Soldiers on
19 July 1864", John McNamara, Reg # 1826 (transcribed as # 1026), was 41 years old, birthplace
"Clonlea, Kilkishen, Clare", laborer, 5 feet 7½ inches, fair hair, grey eyes, fresh complexion. He was disabled due to chronic rheumatism and bronchitis due to climate. He had
served a total of 22 years and 2 months, including 9 years and 4 months overseas (Ionian, 1 year, 11 months; Malta, 7 months; Crimea, 11 months; India, 5 years, 11 months). His conduct was good and he had been awarded two [good conduct] badges.
His date of enlistment with the 82nd Regiment was not reported on the Chelsea Pension record, but based upon his years of service, it would have been about May 1842. John McNamara was 41 years old in 1864, so born about 1823, he would have been 18 or 19 years old when he enlisted with the 82nd Regiment.
OLD INFORMATION: John McNamara, Private, 82nd Regiment Foot, received his pension at Tulla as reported on "Army Form O" in 1882 & 1883 for "Chelsea Out Pensions" under "Tralee Pension District Advice List" for 4 pounds, 3 shillings, 8 pence.
See further below family tree research on marriage of John McNamara of the 82nd Regiment upon his return to County Clare.
13) 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade; John McNamara, corporal, Reg # 3841, present on return dated 8 September 1855 (this is the date for those who received the Crimea medal, Sebastopol clasp).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifle_Bri ... t%27s_Own)
14) Commissariat Department (transportation, provision of supplies), John McNamara, rank: "driver"; remark: "Sent home at their year of service having expired"; another remark: "Sent home between the 15th and 31st December 1855"; another remark: "Sent home between 15 May and 31 December 1855"; another remark: "Sent home at the expiration of their year's service on 15 January 1856". Likely, more than one John McNamara served in the transportation corps.
* NOT listed in Campaign Medal and Award Rolls:
* 15) Royal Artillery. A private John McNamara, of the Royal Artillery,
died on 9 November 1854 (
The Sun, London, 29 November 1854). One of 4,676 soldiers who were wounded or died at the Battle of Inkerman on 5 November 1854.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Artillery
* 16) 1st Battalion, 21st Regiment of Foot "Royal Scots Fusiliers"; John McNamara does not appears to have received a Crimea Medal, although his pension records state that he had served in Crimea/Turkey for 1 year and 9 months. Per enlistment records, he had enlisted with the 21st Fusiliers just two months shy of his 18th birthday on 12 July 1853 in Dublin. He was
born in the parish of Tulla, near the town of Tulla, County Clare. He was discharged on 15 April 1861 (Reg #3108) as had contracted bronchitis in Malta and was unfit for further service. His 7 years & 210 days of credited service included
1 year & 9 months in Crimea/Turkey and 4 years in Malta. At discharge, this John McNamara was 5 foot 10 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair. He was discharged at Birr Barracks (also known as Crinkill Barracks) in County Offaly. His "Intended Place of Residence" was left blank.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Scots_Fusiliers
NEW INFORMATION: Per "Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Admissions and Discharges, 1715 - 1925" in a report entitled "Examination of Invalid Soldiers on 29 April 1861", John McNamara of the 21st Regiment Fusiliers was listed with his trade reported as "servant"; the last column states "Limerick" which was likely his residence in 1861. Limerick was included as "Where Payable" for pensioners in "Tralee Pension District Advice List" for 1882 / 1883. Since John McNamara of the 21st Regiment Fusiliers was not included on the list, and given his poor health in 1861, he likely died in the 1860's. From a search of civil death records, John McNamara might be either the 28 year old or 32 year old who both died in Limerick in 1866 — these death records are not yet available on-line. Or, perhaps, John McNamara died prior to the 1864 start of civil registration of deaths.
British military records appear to be somewhat accurate on ages, so this John McNamara might be the son of Matthew McNamara and Anne McMahon of Lisofin, Tulla Parish, baptized on 24 May 1835.
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Pensioner John McNamara of 82nd Regiment of Foot, born in Clonlea, Kilkishen, County Clare
John McNamara of the 82nd Regiment was one of several John McNamara's researched during the search for the missing Thomas McNamara of Glandree back in January 2019 (page 15 of this thread). As I recall the purpose was to locate a missing brother of the missing Thomas. The only information on John McNamara of the 82nd Regiment was that he collected his pension in Tulla in 1882. His identity was a complete mystery.
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Upon revisiting the British military records due to the discovery of John McNamara of the 30th Regiment of Foot in the 1851 England census, I've obtained new information about John McNamara of the 82nd Regiment of Foot including his age and discharge date to allow me to trace him forward in County Clare records.
James McNamara (born ≈1780?, ≈1790?, ≈1800? - died after 1855?)
A James McNamara, farmer, was reported in the 1864 marriage record as the father of John McNamara. Not certain if James McNamara was living or deceased at the time of this marriage. And was the reported residence of "Kilkishen" that of the father or the groom? I checked the post-1864 civil death records for a James McNamara of an appropriate age, there were none in Tulla registration district, but a few possibilities from Ennis registration district, such as James McNamara who died in 1867 at the age of 84, that are not yet available on-line.
In the military pension / disability documents for John McNamara of the 82nd Regiment, his birthplace was reported as "Clonlea, Kilkishen, Clare". The birth year reflected in these documents would be about 1823.
There was only one James McNamara reported in Griffith's Valuation for the Civil Parish of Clonlea. In the townland of Killanena, in Plot 5ac, was James McNamara; houses and land; a little over 1 acre; valuation £1. In Plot 5b, was Mary McNamara; house and land; shared acreage with Plot 5ac; valuation 15 shillings.
More evidence is required to determine if James McNamara of Killanena townland has any connection to the pensioner John McNamara. The small amount of land at Killanena reported in Griffith's Valuation might indicate that James McNamara was elderly, possibly supported by a son in the British military? Killanena townland is just south of Clonlea townland, which is just south of Teeronea townland, the location of Scart House. Three of the four children of the pensioner John McNamara and Catherine McNamara have the residence "Scarth" in their baptism records and "Scart" in the civil birth records - likely the nearest estate house to their own more humble abode.
John McNamara (born ≈1823 - died after 1882, prior to 1894?) and Catherine McNamara (prior to 1835 - after 1894?)
After serving 22 years and 2 months with the 82nd Regiment of Foot (see #12 above), John McNamara was discharged on 19 July 1864 and returned to County Clare. Only three months later McNamara was married, which would indicate that he likely still had family in Kilkishen to help arrange the marriage. John McNamara, bachelor, pensioner, of Kilkishen, son of farmer James McNamara, married Catherine McNamara, servant, of Kilkishen, daughter of farmer John McNamara, on 23 October 1864, at the Catholic chapel at Kilkishen, by the curate John Kennedy; witnesses Patt Donnellan and Bridget Donnellan (Galway registration district).
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie ... 282019.pdf
His bride, Catherine McNamara, was likely the daughter of John McNamara and Mary Walsh of Kilkishen, and born prior to the 1835 start of the O'Callaghan Mills baptism register. Two other daughters, Margaret (1835) and Bridget (1843) were baptized and reported in the register.
Pensioner John McNamara of the 82nd Regiment of Foot was reported as receiving a pension in 1882 / 1883 as noted in above military biography. He was also provided as a "next of kin" when his son Michael enlisted with Duke of Wellington's Regiment in 1882. When his other son, Patrick, enlisted with the Royal Artillery in 1895, mother Catherine McNamara was reported as "next of kin". I'm unable to discover a death record or 1901 Irish census entry for either John or Catherine McNamara.
John McNamara and Catherine McNamara were the parents of four children baptized in the O'Callaghan Mills baptism register. Thank you, Sharon for all your hard work transcribing this register.
............ 1.0 James McNamara was baptized on 23 July 1865, residence Kilkishen; baptism sponsors Michael Donnelon and Anne Lyons per O'Callaghan Mills baptism register. Per civil birth record, birth place was Kilkishen, and father's occupation was "Pensioner" (Tulla registration). A James McNamara, age 1, died in 1866; Tulla civil registration not yet available on-line.
............ 2.0 Catherine McNamara was baptized in February 1867, residence Scarth; baptism sponsors Patt Connelon and Ellen Cunningham per O'Callaghan Mills baptism register. Per civil birth record, birth place was "Scart", and father's occupation was "Pensioner" (Tulla registration). Later whereabouts are a mystery.
............ 3.0 Michael McNamara was baptized on 26 September 1869, residence Scarth; baptism sponsors Timothy Connelon and Mary Neal per O'Callaghan Mills baptism register. Per civil birth record, birth place was "Scart", and father's occupation was "Pensioner" (Tulla registration).
On 5 June 1882, Michael McNamara, "age 14", but really a few months shy of 13 years old, enlisted at Limerick with the 2nd Battalion, West Riding "Duke of Wellington's" Regiment for a period of 12 years of army service. Reg. # 230. His file contains an approval letter from the West Riding commanding officer that Michael McNamara would be trained as a drummer or musician. Michael McNamara was born in the "Parish of
Scart, in or near the Town of Ennis in the County of Clare". His "next of kin" was reported as father, John McNamara. "Parish", "Town", and "County" were pre-printed on the military document. Was the Parish of "Scart" a misspelling of the Parish of Scariff? No, the writing is very clear and in later correspondence with the military in 1931, Michael reiterates that he was born in Scart, Clare.
On 5 June 1886, supposedly upon reaching 18 years of age, but in reality still only 16 years old, Michael McNamara was promoted from "boy" to "private". Appointed "bandsman" from 31 January 1888 to 4 June 1888. He was discharged on 13 March 1894 having served for 11 years, 10 months, including 3 years in India.
Unknown location in 1901. In the 1911 England census, Michael McNamara, age 42, born about 1869, was living at
No. 5, Langstone Road, Milton, Portsmouth, with his wife Mary (age 28) and son Arthur Francis (age 2). Michael McNamara was an
"Army Pensioner" and
born in Kilkishin, Clare, Ireland. Mary McNamara was born in Saint Helens, Lancashire. They had been married for 3 years and
their son Arthur was born in Glencallaghan, Tipperary, Ireland according to the census return.
A Mary Drew (Vol. 2b, page 2, no others listed on page) and a Michael McNamara (Vol. 2b, page 1142, 2 boys & 1 girl listed on page) were married in Portsmouth, Hampshire County, during the fourth quarter of 1907, according to the UK civil registration marriage index. Not sure why if married they wouldn't be on the same page; the actual marriage document (available on findmypast?) would hopefully confirm that Michael McNamara was the son of John McNamara.
............................ 3.1 Arthur Francis McNamara, born on 14 August 1908, in Glencallaghan, Tipperary; father, Michael McNamara of Portsmouth, a Pensioner; mother, Mary Drew McNamara; informant Catherine Drew of Glencallaghan (Clogheen registration district).
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/ ... 655990.pdf
Mary Drew McNamara appears to have left Portsmouth for Tipperary to give birth to her first child, likely to be with her sister, Catherine Drew (the informant on the birth record). Arthur Francis McNamara must have been named after his maternal grandfather, Arthur Drew. Catherine Drew (age 19, England) and Mary Drew (age 17, England) are living with Arthur Drew (age 40, Tipperary) in Punches Lane, Glentworth, Limerick in the 1901 census:
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/p ... e/1503340/
In the 1911 census, Arthur Drew, age 63, born in England (no longer Tipperary?), widower, labourer, Catholic, was living in House 7 in Glencallaghan in County Tipperary, the same townland where Arthur McNamara was born in 1908. His daughter, Catherine Drew Hickey (age 29, England) was living in House 1 in Glencallaghan.
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/p ... an/814560/
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/p ... an/814554/
Michael McNamara reenlisted with the West Riding Regiment ("Duke of Wellington's") on 27 August 1914, at the very start of the Great War. Reg # 22729. He was living in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, and not in Portsmouth with his wife. His reported age was 43 years and 90 days — unlike his prior enlistment, he had now understated his age by around 2 years. On 17 August 1915, his unit was sent to Malta, where private McNamara would remain until 27 January 1919. He was discharged "at home" on 25 February 1919. Recipient of British War Medal. On 27 January 1931, according to correspondence to obtain a copy of his discharge papers, Michael McNamara was living at 53 St. Andrew's Road, Huddersfield.
While Michael McNamara was stationed in Malta during the Great War, Arthur McNamara and his mother were still living at Langston Road, Milton, Portsmouth.
PORTSMOUTH SCHOOLBOY'S GRIM CATCH.
The first juryless inquest held in Portsmouth were conducted by the Borough Coroner (Sir Thomas Bramsdon) on Wednesday afternoon at the Town Hall.
The finding of the body of a man in the sea near the South Parade Pier, on Monday, had its sequel in one of the two inquests held. The body was found by Arthur McNamara, aged 9, of Langston road, Milton, who, while fishing with other boys in the sea, got his line entangled with the body. The boys dragged it towards the shore, and were then hustled away by a lady.
The boy told this story to the Court, and the Coroner complimented him on his action and the way he had given his evidence. Speaking to the mother, he said she ought to be proud of so smart a lad.
The body was later identified as that of Filliam Charles Bradley, aged 38, . . .
Hampshire Telegraph, 23 August 1918
............ 4.0 Patrick McNamara was baptized on 12 September 1874, residence Scarth; baptism sponsors Pat Donnellan and Cath O'Neill per O'Callaghan Mills baptism register. Per civil birth record, birth place was "Scart", and father's occupation was "Pensioner" (Tulla registration).
On 8 August 1895, Patrick McNamara, age "20 years 5 months", laborer, enlisted at Ennis with the Royal Artillery for a period of 7 years of army service. Reg. # RA 10903. Michael McNamara was born in the "Parish of Kilkishen, in or near the town of Kilkishen in the County of Clare". His "next of kin" was reported as mother, Catherine McNamara. He had previously belonged to the Clare Artillery / Militia. Upon enlistment his physical description included the remark "White marks on right eye ball". Patrick was stationed in India from 29 October 1896, and it was in India that his eye had gotten progressively worse. The military surgeon deemed him unfit for service on 15 September 1897, and Patrick was sent home for discharge on 17 December 1897 from the Royal Victoria Hospital (Netley) in Southampton.
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John McNamara, a veteran of the Crimean War, had two sons who joined the British military. His son, Michael McNamara, enlisted with the West Riding Regiment twice, between 1882 and 1894, as well during the Great War between 1914 and 1919. Michael McNamara was 45 years old when he enlisted for the Great War, a bit unusual I suspect. Thus, I reckon that Michael McNamara would be one of very few County Clare born sons of Crimean War (1854-1856) veterans who fought in the Great War (1914 - 1919).
The Crimean War era military records are very lacking as noted by the British National Archives as well as with the above research. So many John McNamara's, who have no enlistment papers, appear to have simply gone missing with the only record being their award of a Crimean war medal. John McNamara of the 82nd Regiment of Foot is an exception and we can trace his return to County Clare and to another generation who joined the British military. I would not be surprised if James McNamara, the father of Crimean War pensioner John McNamara, had fought in the Napoleonic Wars (1803 - 1815). There were several soldiers named James McNamara who fought with the British military during this time period and in the 1790's who are included in the various military records.
It is interesting to consider what happened to the Crimean war medal with its Sebastopol clasp which was awarded to John McNamara of Clonlea Parish in 1855. Was it passed down to one of his children?
To be continued,