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Martin
Downes (1838)
Relationship
to John Boon - Great Grandfather
The story of Martin Downes's military career
Born - February 1838 at Mungret, Limerick, Ireland
Parents - Michael Downes
| Only documentation so far of Michael Downes is a Primary Valuation of Tenements Comprising the Barony of Pubblebrien in the County of Limerick. The entry shows Michael Downes living in the townland of Sluggarry as a tenant of George Gough Esq in a house and garden on 2 roots and 33 perches with a valuation of 15 shillings per year. |
Married - Bridget Connor
Children
- Mary B. b. 1864 at Aldershot, Hampshire
Charles b.1866
Michael b. 1867 at Pembroke, Wales
William
Catherine b. 1869 at Pembroke, Wales
Margaret b. 1871 at Chichester, Sussex
Martin b. 1873 at Netley, Hampshire
Helena (Ellen) b. 3 July 1875 at Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall
John b. 1876 at Falmouth
Alice b. 1878 at Falmouth
Juliana b. 7 February 1882 at Farnborough, Hampshire
Occupation
- 1 February 1858 attested 1st Battalion 3rd Regiment The Buffs
1860 China War, awarded Taku Forts Medal
India and China service for 2 years and 2 months
Transferred to Army Hospital Corps 30 June 1864
Re-enlisted 3 September 1867
Promoted 2/Cpl 24 June 1868
Discharged 15 April 1879
Addresses
- 1871 District Barracks, Subdeanery, Chichester, Sussex
1881 North Camp, Farnborough, Hampshire
Died - 7 March 1883 at Farnborough, Hampshire
Source Material Held
1871 - 1881 Census
China War Medal list, 1st Btn. 3rd Rgt. The Buffs
Pay and Allowances records Army Hospital Corps
Long Service Medal list Army Hospital Corps
Statement of Services on Discharge
Regimental Board Proceedings on Discharge
Pension Claim 16 April 1879 - Discharge Declaration
