Alfred Davies 2nd Battalion 1900

[Norman]

Hi my name is Norman Davies.
I'm looking for any trace of my GGrand father, whom I believe was in the 2nd Battalion RWF. I think he got married in Pekin in 1902, to a nurse named Elizabeth Rollo. They then moved to India, where my Granddad was born. We know nothing of his birth date or place of birth, so any info' would be much appreciated.
Regards Norman

[Baconwallah]

There is a 4718 Pte A Davies on the China Medal Roll. The number indicates enlistment in c.1895. That's all I can find.

John

[ap1]

Hi Norman welcome:

Obviously I don't know what you have already located. The details of the marriage in China in 1902 can be found here:

http://www.findmypast.co.uk/

Search in the military records(Armed Forces Marriages) using the surnames only Rollo/Davies

To view the record you will need to pay a small charge, once you have the detail, you can apply online for the Marriage Cert. Its possible his army service number will be included.

If he was 2nd Bn and indeed ended up in India with the 2nd Bn, you are in luck. He would served with Frank Richards RWF. Who wrote of his experiences with the 2nd Battalion in India during this time in a book called "Old Soldier Sahib" Its an excellent book, especially if you have family serving at the same time. Link below:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Old-Soldier-.../dp/1843425580

Hope this helps

[Norman]

Hi All
Thanks very much for the info. I'll give them both a try. I'll let you know how I get on.
All I know is that he had joined "Assam Bengal Railway Volunteer Rifles". But I don't know at what time. I have a picture of him and all the officers dated 1910. He was a sergt major then.
Regards Norman

[Norman]

Hi AP1
I have got the book to read. Have looked on findmy past, but can only look at the index of the returns, this as you say lists A Davies marrying E Rollo 1902, record is on page 216.
How do I get to page 216?
Regards Norman

[ap1]

Can you copy n paste the entire entry onto here please Norman? With the detail that Findmypast provide, you should be able to apply online via the General Records Office for their marriage certificate.


https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/c...es/default.asp

[Norman]

Alfred Davies index page 216.jpeg

[Norman]

Elizabeth Rollo index Page 216.jpg

[ap1]

Hi Norman,

Using the detail alongside the entry for Alfred Davies's Marriage in Pekin. You can go to the General Records Office website and order the marriage certificate online. It costs about £10 I think. It should be delivered within 7-10 days. You will need to register on the site before you order. The website address is: https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/c...es/default.asp

Before you order, please read the information below provided in the "Help" area of the findmypast website: Good luck Norman, please give us an update as you progress.

Ordering overseas certificates:

Once you have correctly identified the person you are looking for using the Overseas Records index, you can order the certificate.

Make a record of all the details that you find in the index, including

• the district,(PEKIN)
• volume (Army Returns - Marriages 1901-1905)
• page number (216)
• the year if the data is available (1902)

As the original documents are not available to the public, the copy of the certificate is your primary link back to your ancestors.
But be warned, each new copy is largely freshly made and while every effort will be taken by the General Register Office to ensure the information is correct, an error in the transcription may creep in. If the original data is too difficult to read, GRO staff will hand write the certificate. If you receive a handwritten certificate, but want to see an original signature too, then in some cases (depending on the document) you may be able to have a photocopy as well.

Simply use this site to search for index numbers for certificates and apply online (registered users only).

Once you have signed-in, found the records you are looking for and recorded the index data, go to the "order a certificate" page to order online. Please note that applications for certificates of overseas birth, death or marriage certificates can be made by post, by fax, by telephone or online using a secure ordering service.

Delivery: Overseas certificates are usually produced within five working days. For copies of certification for marriages that have taken place in countries overseas, please allow 7 to 10 working days.

[Norman]

Thank you very much. I give it a try. Will let you know how I get on
Norman