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I have been overwhelmed by the number of requests for new passwords
It is going to take a while as each one has to be dealt with and replied to individually but I am working on them and will get back to you as soon as I am able.
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27th March 2018, 08:24 AM
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John Charles Megraw
Im looking for information on a John Charles Megraw. I know he was in the merchant navy and was injured. He was born in 1877. Can anyone help as to where I can find information? Born Padworth Berkshire and moved to a town in Wales called Brithdir.
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27th March 2018, 08:29 AM
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Re: John Charles Megraw
Will have a look a bit later but am sure our Expert Hugh will be on to this soon!
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27th March 2018, 08:31 AM
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Re: John Charles Megraw
Last NameMegraw |
First NameJohn C |
Born1877 |
Died— |
Event1891 |
Record set1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census |
LocationStanford in the Vale, Faringdon, Berkshire & Oxfordshire, England |
Last NameMegraw |
First NameJohn Charles |
Born1877 |
Died— |
Event1877 |
Record setEngland & Wales Births 1837-2006 |
LocationBradfield, Berkshire, England |
Last NameMegraw |
First NameJohn Charles |
Born1877 |
Died— |
Event1895 |
Record setBritish Army Service Records |
LocationPadworth, Newbury, Berkshire, England |
Do9nt know if any are correct? Hugh will sort this out later I am sure
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27th March 2018, 09:10 AM
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Re: John Charles Megraw
Thankyou. He is my Great Grandfather. His wife was Amy Perrott
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4th May 2018, 11:25 AM
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Re: John Charles Megraw

Originally Posted by
Joanne Carter
Thankyou. He is my Great Grandfather. His wife was Amy Perrott
Did anyone manage to find out anything for me?
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4th May 2018, 12:43 PM
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Re: John Charles Megraw
John C Megraw
Relationship to Head of Household
Son
Age
14
Occupation:
Errand Boy
England and Wales Census, 1891
Birth:
1877 (Estimated)
Berkshire, England
residence:
1891
Stanford In The Vale, Berkshire, England
Father:
Charles Megraw
Mother:
Ellen Megraw
Other:
Charlotte Megraw, Ernest Megraw, Lucy Megraw, Arthur Megraw, Albert E Megraw
Charles Megraw
England and Wales Census, 1911
Head of Household
34
Occupation
COKER COKE OVENS
Spouse:
Amy Megraw
child:
Brenda Megrawirth:
1877
Padworth, Berkshire
Residence:
1911
Gelligaer, Brithdir, Glamorganshire, Wales
Spouse:
Amy Megraw
Child:
Brenda Megraw
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4th May 2018, 12:52 PM
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Re: John Charles Megraw

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Keith at Tregenna
John C Megraw
Keith.
England and Wales Birth Registration Index
Name
John Charles Megraw
Event Type
Birth Registration
Registration Quarter
Jan-Feb-Mar
Registration Year
1877
Registration District
Bradfield
County
Berkshire
Event Place
Bradfield, Berkshire, England
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4th May 2018, 02:05 PM
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Re: John Charles Megraw

Originally Posted by
Keith at Tregenna
Charles Megraw
Occupation
COKER COKE OVENS
Keith.
Joanne can you add any information that you may have as to
why you believe that Charles had a Merchant Navy back ground.
Keith.
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4th May 2018, 10:40 PM
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Re: John Charles Megraw

Originally Posted by
Joanne Carter
Thankyou. He is my Great Grandfather. His wife was Amy Perrott
Do any in my Post #3 relate and if so which one??
Thank You
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6th May 2018, 09:20 PM
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Could really do with a reply and more info from Joanne
on this one.
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