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by john_rainford
30 May 2022 15:03
Forum: Research
Topic: Tracing an Ancestor in the Police Force
Replies: 10
Views: 2025

Re: Tracing an Ancestor in the Police Force

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated. Regarding the photo, it was on glass so no info about the studio.
by john_rainford
29 May 2022 15:36
Forum: Research
Topic: Tracing an Ancestor in the Police Force
Replies: 10
Views: 2025

Re: Tracing an Ancestor in the Police Force

Thanks everyone for your suggestions, he could have been in the Cumbria or Lancashire force. Have added the photo using Dropbox link https://www.dropbox.com/s/emapy3ftb13o78j/IMG0014.jpg?dl=0. As for the census I was sure I had seen an entry showing occupation as a constable, but going through my sa...
by john_rainford
25 May 2022 13:17
Forum: Research
Topic: Tracing an Ancestor in the Police Force
Replies: 10
Views: 2025

Tracing an Ancestor in the Police Force

I have a picture of a relative in a constables uniform circa 1800-1900, there is a collar number of 722 showing. Can anyone suggest a way of tracing his name.
by john_rainford
16 Mar 2022 12:45
Forum: General Usage
Topic: Mentioned in Despaches Citation
Replies: 2
Views: 654

Re: Mentioned in Despaches Citation

Thanks for the reply Mike, I will have a look at the fact sets. My information at this time is for the RAF WWII, rank, number, posting etc. Some documents like sign up paper, pictures and the actual mentioned in depatches certificate. I will be adding army records to for other family members for WW1...
by john_rainford
16 Mar 2022 12:08
Forum: General Usage
Topic: Mentioned in Despaches Citation
Replies: 2
Views: 654

Mentioned in Despaches Citation

Hi everyone; I am new to Ancestral Sources and Family Historian, and was wondering if anyone has entered details for a relatives war service such as being mentioned in despatches.