Henry Needham Martin
Hello I am seeking information about my great great Grandfather Henry Needham Martin who was born in Ahascragh, Galway in 1843. I believe his father was Edward Joseph Martin also of Ahascragh but have no mother's name but guess she may have been a Needham. I understand that Henry joined the Royal Irish Constabulary in July 1860 but was discharged in the same month due to being deemed unfit by the surgeon. He joined the 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers in 1861 and spent 17 years with the regiment 10 in India reaching the rank of Sergeant Major but being pressed by his Colonel and other officers to take a commission before returning to Somerset where he died at the age of just 46. Any information to supplement the above would be most welcome as we do not know if there were any siblings or as I stated who his mother was or his fathers occupation. Thanks in advance for any responses.