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William Gaw

William Gaw

Born
1805-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1865-12-26 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Stayed in Ireland

William Gaw was born in Cleenish, Fermanagh in 1805, according to his 1824 Military Attestation Record (as displayed on FindMyPast.com).  He served as a Sergeant

in the 66th Regiment of Foot;  married Bridget McGrath sometime before the birth of their first (?) child, Mary Anne, on Oct. 12, 1828 in Templemore, Tipperary. He and Bridget had at least four more children [William, b. 1834 in Quebec, Canada; Ellen, b. March 5, 1841 in Fort Cumberland, Hampshire; John, b. 1843 in Templemore, Tipperary & Joseph, bap.  Dec. 19, 1846 in Templemore, Tipperary].  William was discharged in 1847 and collected a British Army pension until his death on Dec. 26th,

1865. He returned to Belfast after receiving his pension. His sons all joined various regiments of the British Army during the 1800s. They were baptised in the parishes of

Templemore, Tipperary & Templemore, Belfast in both Church of Ireland & Roman Catholic cathedrals.  If anyone has any information about William's birthplace, birthdate, marriage details, and possible ancestors, I would be much obliged.  Yours sincerely, David Gaw

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William Gaw