My grandfather, Reuben Gadd, and his younger brother, Charles Gadd were both born at Curragh Camp where their father was serving in the army. I have their birth certificates and Charles' death certificate. Reuben was born 31.12.1884. Charles was born 14.1.1887 and died 15.1.1887. I wondered if there were any records of baptisms at the camp.
Hi Vivien
Id like to help if I can. Can you give any more details from the birth certs? Parents names and address etc?
thank you
Linda Magee
Kildare Town Parish Liaison
Hi Linda,
Thanks for your reply.
The parents names were Henry Gadd and Alice Gadd and they were living at the Curragh Camp where Henry was in the army (Royal Engineers).
Regards,
Vivien
Thanks Vivien
I'll see what I can find and get back to you.
Linda
Thanks Linda,
Look forward to hearing from you.
Regards, Vivien
Hi Vivien
I emailed the CofI archives library with the details but unfortunately they have no record of the baptisms. As you already have the birth certificates I wonder are you looking for something specific about the Gadds or was it just curiosity?
Regards
Linda
Hi Linda,
Curiosity really - the other siblings were christened in various places so thought that Reuben and Charles would have been too.
Thank you for all your research - I appreciate it.
Regards,
Vivien
Hi Vivien
I'm sure they were, it's just that a record has not survived. Let me know if you need any further help.
All the best
Linda