Looking for info on my maternal Gt-grandfather
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 1:17 pm
My Gt-grandfather, Michael NOONAN, was born circa 1837 in Limerick, Ireland.
His wife, Mary WELSH, was born in Queens county Ireland circa 1843.
I have no idea when they were married.
Michael was a professional soldier and was posted to several places including Daisa, India.
When my grandmother was born (10th March 1878) he was the gate-keeper at Dublin castle.
In the 1881 census the family is listed as living in Manchester New Road, Failsworth, Lancashire.
The family story is that Michael was decorated by Queen Victoria (I have no idea why). Then story also goes that when he died in 1906 he was given a military funeral.
What I'd like to find is Michael's date of death, where he's burried and, if possible, why he was decorated.
Any help will be VERY appreciated.
Thanks
His wife, Mary WELSH, was born in Queens county Ireland circa 1843.
I have no idea when they were married.
Michael was a professional soldier and was posted to several places including Daisa, India.
When my grandmother was born (10th March 1878) he was the gate-keeper at Dublin castle.
In the 1881 census the family is listed as living in Manchester New Road, Failsworth, Lancashire.
The family story is that Michael was decorated by Queen Victoria (I have no idea why). Then story also goes that when he died in 1906 he was given a military funeral.
What I'd like to find is Michael's date of death, where he's burried and, if possible, why he was decorated.
Any help will be VERY appreciated.
Thanks