Coastguard, Revenue Service in UK and Ireland - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

MORRISSEY, Matthew - Gosport, Hampshire

famhistwhiba — 5 Mar 2008 10:38:48 GMT

Morrissey, Matthew IRL born abt 1798 Cork
1851 stationed Charlaborough DEV

Wife: Ellen Sullivan, b abt 1798, Kinmare, IRL.

Stationed in Gosport, Hampshire in c1830.

Looking for more info or relatives.

Son Silvester (Morrisson) also a coastguard.

Bunmahon/Knockmahon Coastguard stn

kevinoleary59 — 2 Feb 2008 3:12:16 GMT

Any hints as to finding info/pics of the station would be very helpful.

Bunmahon/Knockmahon Coastguard stn

kevinoleary59 — 2 Feb 2008 3:12:15 GMT

Any hints as to finding info/pics of the station would be very helpful.

Thomas Stevenson

JohnGreen80 — 21 Aug 2003 10:59:06 GMT

Looking for Thomas Stevenson who served with the Kinsale Coastguard and died 29/3/1892 age 33. Married to Jane Howes also of Kinsale.

Any bells ringing with anyone?

Coastguard Stations

j crawshaw — 10 Apr 2003 11:57:01 GMT

Would appreciate info anyone may have re following stations (spelling may be incorrect):

Misner Haven
Deownes
Downderry

Also seeking any info re Coastguards named TILTMAN

Regards
John
Oundle

coastguards

malc — 18 Aug 2001 4:29:24 GMT

Hello Louise, if anyone wants any coastguard stations in Ireland, I have amassed a few over the years.....

Request look-up at Kew please

Sonja Harding — 6 Aug 2006 11:52:16 GMT

If anyone reading this is going to Kew to look up their own ancestors in the coastguard I would appreciate a look-up please.

My coastguard ancestor was Henry CLINTON, and he served at various stations in Ireland and England. I have the census page from 1851 with his family, and according to that data, Henry served at the following places during the following times:

Poole, Dorset, 1837. His son Richard was born at this time.
Ryde, Isle-of-Wight, 1838-1840. His daughter Catherine and son John (my direct ancestor) were born during this assignment.
Breumore (sp?), Galway, 1843. His son William was born at this time.
Rye, Sussex, 1844-1848. His children James, Margaret and Mary were born at that time.
Bexhill, Sussex, 1851. At census time the family resided at Martello Tower #55.

If some kind soul is willing to do a look-up for me into Henry's coastguard records I will reimburse them for copy charges, parking, and even a lunch, as well as any postage charges. I live in Canada, so it is terribly expensive for me to travel over to Kew personally. We've struggled for many years to learn more about Henry and his family. Thanks to the kindness of another CLINTON researcher we now have the 1851 census entry, but I confess to being a little "Oliver-ish", and want to know more. I would be willing to do a look-up at the National Archives in Canada in exchange for Henry's coastguard records. Serious offers only please.

JOHN ANGUS ('JACK') COXSWAIN HOWTH, IRELAND LIFE BOAT STATION late 1800s

HeppsyGraham1941 — 3 Aug 2006 7:28:23 GMT

Information sought about my Great Uncle JOHN ANGUS (Known as 'JACK') he was coxswain of HOWTH Ireland, life boat staion for 30 years, the longest serving coxswain they had yet there is no recognition of him mentioned in there history page on the internet, I have written to them but got no reply,

can anyone fill me in about JOHN ANGUS (JACK)

Thanks,

Heppy

Excise Officer

billdi163 — 11 Apr 2006 1:55:55 GMT

William Roads Floyd, born 1831, Winchester. Married Georgina Gape 1850, William's Father at this time, William Roads, Excise Officer. Cannot find this man on any census. Family called Roads Floyd from then onwards.

Penzance Coastguard Station

Geoff Hiden — 1 Mar 2004 7:58:50 GMT

I had a relative (James Nicholas Conybear) who was a Chief Coastguard Officer in Penzance. The 1891 census lists him at '6 Coastguard Station'. Has anyone any infornmation on this station, or any photographs etc? Any information would be helpful.

many thanks.

Geoff Hiden

Izzard Homersham, Kerry, Ireland

Alison — 8 Jun 2006 1:19:28 GMT

Anyone know how i can find out where the above coastguard was stopping? We think near Tralee in the 1820s as 1 of his sons was born there. He was also there in 1850s. Also in Newry sometime too.

Newhaven coastguard station 1836 lookup

joanflomay — 15 Aug 2005 7:23:28 GMT

My greatgrandfather Charles Barker came to Newhaven Station on 7th Sept 1836 to join the coastguard service. The coastgard Establishment books say he came from HMS TRINCULI. This ship does not seem to exist, but there is a ship called the TRINCULO. Index to coastguard records also notes the TRINCULI. Could this be an transcription error. Can anyone help please?

coastguard Hugh PILL

Alan P Binns — 3 Aug 2005 7:06:35 GMT

Hugh Pill b Gorran Haven in 1789 was coastguard from 1816 and served at Bembridge I of W , Lowestoft and Sennen Cove.
Died in Wherry Town Penzance. Many coastguard called Pill. Some traced as kin and other not yet placed.

Sarah Dolen/Dollen/Dowlen(1740-66)

nelliekins — 31 Mar 2006 7:37:53 GMT

Good Evening, Would anyone be able to help with my query? It is:-I have a copy, from Kew, of the document showing that my Grandfather x4 James Baverstock took his oath as a permit writer( excise) in 1824. he was 48. was baptised in London & was known to have been in Greenwich between 1812-15 at least.Would earlier details be with this section or elsewhere?I am having great difficulty(an understatment!)in locating John & Sarah Baverstock his parents & am trying to work back & indeed perhaps find if John himself was in these services.
James was sent to Newcastle upon Tyne in 1824 along with his wife & 3 children. They all died there, James in 1839 I thank you for any help that may be out there! Margaret

BRITISH ARMY IN HELIGOLAND

winborra1 — 25 May 2006 11:53:17 GMT

Does anyone have info on the British Army in Heligoland. 3 of my relatives were born there, John Slade 1808, Hannah Slade 1810, Sarah Slade 1812, parents (Richard ) James Slade and Mary (Brown) Many thanks, Vicky

Henry Carr - coastguard

WDM1956 — 5 May 2005 11:15:54 GMT

Hello
I am searching for any record of my great great grandfather, Henry Carr. He was stationed at several places on the west coast of Galway, Ireland. He had 7 children along the way. His wife was Roseanna Quinn.
The time period is from 1866 - 1876, and the places in question are Kilronan, Inishmore Aran, Ballyvaughan Co. Clare, Westport, Mayo.
If anyone has any information please contact me.
Thanks,
Wendy

COASTGUARDS / LIGHTHOUSEKEEPERS ON HELIGOLAND 19TH CENTURY

elgill1 — 15 Jan 2004 2:48:10 GMT

HI ,
DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFO ON COASTGUARDS / LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS ON HELIGOLAND IN THE 19TH CENTURY WHEN IT WAS A BRITISH POSSESSION? AM ESPECIALLY INTERESTED IN ANY INFORMATION ON A WILLIAM BEVIS WHO DIED IN 1896 APPROX 40 YRS OLD.

MANY THANKS

LIZ

Tresillian

Frances Sherbourne — 6 Jun 2003 5:06:21 GMT

Does anyone remember the Tresillian which sunk off Cork in November 1954, does anyone know where the crew that were not saved would have been washed up. Would it have been the Devon or Cornwall area, any information appreciated.

Thank you

William George MCADIE - Customs officer Port of London till 1882

kateterry_1 — 17 Sep 2003 7:44:12 GMT

I am trying to trace my ancestor who was a Customs officer in London. He was born in c 1830 in Caithness (any info regarding that gratefully received), and married Sarah Jane ABBOTT who originally came from Deal, Kent, so I assume he must have been posted there at some point. If anyone has come across this McAdie branch of the family, please contact me. Am happy to swap the info I have for William's decendants.

Daniel Dancey, Berwick, customs & excise or coastguard?

Roz — 15 Oct 2004 8:20:05 GMT

Daniel Dancey moved to Berwick customs/coastguard service around 1870+ He was born in Dublin in about 1846/1849. He was unmarried & his niece Mary Eleanor Dancey came to housekeep for him approx 1901+ Any infomation on Daniel, or suggested sources to track him down, are most welcome
Roz

Kessingland lighthouse

Tammie — 10 Oct 2004 10:03:12 GMT

COASTGUARDSMEN - BOYCE, CARSONS, HAMMOND, HARDING, HOLLAND, MELHUISH, PYKE, SCOTT, SIMMS, YALL

Cliff Jones — 1 Oct 2004 10:17:35 GMT

This posting follows on from an earlier one on the SUSSEX board in which I was seeking information on my grandmother’s Brother Joseph Richard SIMMS (included below). On that message I had attached a photo of Joseph R. SIMMS, in uniform, with wife and three children, photo taken about 1902. Keen to contact descendants. However, in the list of fellow coastguards, someone may connect to them; with great luck someone may have group photos, letters or memories of say shipwreck rescues etc.

From 1901 Census, The following were all members of HM Coastguards, living in Coastguard Street, Ovingdean (rural district Newhaven), Sussex. From “oldmaps” there was a coastguard station on the beach front at Blackrock farm on eastern edge of Brighton, Sussex, almost exactly where the modern pleasure boat marina stands today. The wives and children are not shown below. The coastguards were born in many parts of UK and one in Ireland.

Christopher CARSONS – Head-Married- 50 – Chief Officer - born Ireland
Charles PYKE – Head – Single – 33 –boatman–born Devonport, Devon
George J. SCOTT – Head – married – 40 – boatman – born East Stonehouse, Devon
Joseph R. SIMMS - Head – married – 32 –boatman –born Oxford
William MELHUISH- Head – married – 44 –boatman – born Neuton, Devon
Albert HAMMOND - Head – married – 32 –boatman –born Pitland, Sussex
John YALL - Head – married – 36 –boatman –born Lytham, Lancs
Alfred E. HOLLAND - married – 37 –boatman –born Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles BOYCE - married – 38 –boatman –born –Brighton, Sussex
Thomas E. HARDING - married – 45 –Chief boatman –born Ringwood, Hants

Crossing my fingers
Cliff Jones

FISHERMEN Barking/ Essex UK

nw_cave — 6 Jul 2003 12:53:05 GMT

Information related to family of MORGAN and GARDNER Fishermen from Barking/ Middlesex area of London. Moved to Gorleston, Norfolk, 1875.
any info would be appreciated.
Ann Cave

John Frederick MONK: Coastguard Service (1881/1891 Census)

Richard Sluder — 4 Jun 2004 8:57:58 GMT

I am trying to find details of my GG Grandfather's Service with the Coastguard. On the 1881 Census he was stationed at Dengie, Essex. On the 1891 Census he was stationed at Shingle End, Worth, Kent. Does anyone know of any listings for the coastguard service?
Thank-you in advance.
Richard.

John Segrave - Excise Officer

Denisecusick — 17 Apr 2004 4:00:02 GMT

John Segrave gave his occupation as "Excise Officer" when his son Samuel was baptised in 1830 at Gt. Bardfield in Essex. I am informed the family do not appear on the 1841 census for the parish. I know Samuel was in Australia by 1853, but do not know when he/they left England or where his father John may have been in England before/after 1830. Any help/information appreciated.

Achill Island

LouisePhillips68 — 9 Oct 2001 6:30:43 GMT

Thomas Jackson born London 1798 ..nominated for the Revenue service in 1823 .. served as Chief Coastguard officer on Achill Island Co Mayo from 1828 to 1838(approx) any info ???

Penzance: 1850s

Brian Manson — 4 Aug 2003 5:35:22 GMT

William Surry was posted to Penzance in 1848; married to Mary Ann Hill in Madron in 1851. He had three brothers in the service - all on the south coast between Torquay and Rye.

Henry CLINTON, coastguard man on Isle of Wight 1838 onward

SonjaHarding27 — 12 Dec 2004 7:59:40 GMT

Seeking information on service record of Henry CLINTON who served in the coastguard on Isle of Wight 1838, according to birth records of his children Catharine (b. 1838) and John, my ggGrandfather (b. 1840). His wife's maiden name was Margaret Hinchey or Hinckey. Any suggestions, direction, or information welcome.

Sonja Harding
Ottawa Canada

Tresillian

Frances Sherbourne — 23 Feb 2004 7:58:37 GMT

Dear Jerry,

Many thanks for your reply, unfortunately I've only just found it. This is the first I've heard of the Liparus

Regards

Frances

Excise Officer

Patrick Jarman — 14 Oct 2002 2:43:21 GMT

I have an ancestor who was a Tidesman and later a Coast Waiter in the English Excise service (Port of London) 1760's to 1800. Does anyone know of any descriptions or histories of the Excise service at this time?

FINDING COOK FAMILY FROM WOOLASTON GLOUCESTER

TARNI77 — 4 Jan 2004 8:36:21 GMT

I AM TRYING TO DO MY FAMILY TREE. THE FAMILY STARTED IN AMERICA THEN WOOLASTON GLOUCESTER

james mcdougall inland revenue officer married georgina harngingham

nanette1959 — 3 Jan 2004 6:11:10 GMT

I am looking for the ancestors (parents) of james mcdougall, he was born in ireland in 1850, died 1914. he worked in england and scotlands, a shipbuilder also.

any info would be appreciated

thanks
Nanette McDougall LaChance

John CARTER, coastguard late1820s to 1860s, & son William CARTER

peterandeng — 1 Feb 2005 5:19:55 GMT

I seek information about my gt.gt.gr.father John CARTER who was a UK coastguard from late 1820s to about 1860s or 70s. John was born Stoke Damerel, Plymouth, about 1805, and is reputed to have been son of a smuggler.???? He married Phillis James LASKEY at Flushing about 1829 and two children were born there. (Phillis' father, William LASKEY was also a "mariner"). From about 1833 to about 1840 John CARTER’s station was Outer Hope village in South Huish parish, Devon, where their next five children were born. After this he was apparently posted to Torquay, Devon, where the youngest son was born. Censuses of 1841, 1851, 1861 confirm that John CARTER was posted from Flushing, Cornwall; to Outer Hope village, South Huish, Devon; then to Torquay.

I am also seeking information about my great-grandfather William Edward Laskey CARTER, born Flushing, Cornwall 1832, who is said to have been in the British Merchant Marine from late 1840s to about 1875. William CARTER is said to have been mate on a vessel when he "jumped ship" to try his luck at the New Zealand goldfields about 1874.

Any help would be greatly appreciated as it is extremely difficult to research the UK PRO from here in Australia.
Thanks, Peter Carter.

Coastguards Essex1888

Colin Whitfield — 27 Nov 2003 5:12:20 GMT

John Comer was known to be a coastguard/boatman in 1888.
He was living in the Clacton area of Essex then.
He was born in Devon in 1849.
Does anyone have any information please?

Coastguard, Revenue Service in UK and Ireland

hewsonray — 12 Oct 2003 11:15:02 GMT

SEEKING INFO ON COASTGUARD NAME OF "HOLLINGSHEAD" . CIRCA 1860 - 1900 .

THANKS

R.H.

family history

wthornton35 — 2 Jul 2002 2:50:24 GMT

jean constance thornton/formerly known kerrone
not know since 1951 Marlow Bucks any one with information about this lady please contact

Master Mariner, Cork Harbour, Ireland

cclark48 — 24 Jan 2003 4:25:36 GMT

I need some help. My great grandfather, Henry P Pressey, was a Master Mariner in Cork Harbour from around 1910-1930. Where can I go to find information on his career? I know previously he was a mariner at Dover, and that he supposedly became a pilot on the Thames after Cork. Any help or ideas appreciated.

LOOKING FOR MY ADOPTED SON BIRTH NAME RUSSELL

Geraldine — 27 Dec 2002 10:31:46 GMT

LOOKING – For my adopted son. Birth Name Russell. Born Southport 1st October 1977
Any Information Please Contact: Gelh@lycos.com or Gelh@orange.com
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coastguards

bethwarren160 — 19 Oct 2003 10:12:21 GMT

Can anyone help me to find William Warren married to Mary howard .Known children are Margaret born 1839 Sandown Castle Kent and William born Tetney Lock Lins.1843.Birth certs show that William Snr was a coastguard .Any information about this family or coastguards is much appreciated .

Genealogy

Jerry — 11 Nov 2002 9:42:07 GMT

Does anyone recall a St. Ethelburg orphanage/convent operating in Deal in the early 1900"s? I would like to trace orphans who were placed ther in 1904. Thanks GJ

Jean Constance Kerrone/Thornton

wthornton35 — 2 Jul 2002 2:42:42 GMT

Does anyone know the whereabouts of the above lady last known of in 1951 Marlow Bucks,Slough,High Wycombe any of these districts. Perhaps moved further afield any information would be appreciated.

LOOKING FOR MY ADOPTED SON BIRTH NAME RUSSELL

Gel — 22 May 2002 4:23:30 GMT

I am looking for my adopted son birth name Russell, born 1st October 1977
Southport – UK
Gelh@lycos.com
If you are looking for anyone go to my home page for helpful links
Good luck to you all
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Re/ Occupation of Dock Pilot

Ken — 27 Apr 2002 7:50:18 GMT

A great Grand father George ROOD born at Hambledon Hampshire 1833 became a mariner. from the 1860s he settled in the River Tyne area his occupation designated as, Dock Pilot.He was listed as this occupation until his death in 1907.Can anyone give information about this status etc/Thanks in anticipation.Ken

Surveyor of Sloops

simonsadler — 13 Jun 2002 11:25:21 GMT

This is pre-coastguard but still related to the revenue service. I'm trying to find any leads on what the "Surveyor of Sloops" was, had an ancestor allegedly holding this post late 18th century. Can't work out whether it's related to customs, excise, treasury or navy. Any clues?

DEAL KENT COASTGUARD 'MORRIS' & PILOT 'WEST' =18??

castle_seven — 7 Mar 2006 1:19:51 GMT

Can anyone provide a family link between the surnames MORRIS and WEST -coastguard and pilot Deal Kent mid/late 1800s -or any info on either family -parents. siblings, children, BMD etc

Many thanks
Alec Stevens

Deal, Kent - seeking CG info

Steven Gibbs — 26 Aug 2001 12:25:54 GMT

My great-great grandfather Walter RUNCIMAN 1810-78
was recruited to the CG service at Leith in 1833,
and his eldest son was born at Deal, Kent c.1836.
I seek any information about this station.

Thank you, Steven Gibbs, Guernsey.

British Merchant Navy

RichardHooper84 — 24 Oct 2001 10:04:37 GMT

can anyone give me any infomation on Charles Frederick Hooper seaman M.N retired. Have't got any dates, but it must have been between 1892 and 1941.any help would be much appreciated.thanks in anticipation

Robert Williams

ecookson164 — 12 Aug 2003 2:22:19 GMT

Was Coastguard in Withernsea (E Yorks) during WW2, covering Spurn Point to Flamborough Head.
Am looking to find out more - especially his Coast Guard history and any info about before that when he was probably in the RN?