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Can anyone find information on Captain Thomas Yates Ridley 54th Royal Lancahire regiment-born 1822 Edinburgh died from wound in the Crimean War in 1855
regards
Karen

1841:

1841 Scotland Census
about Thos Yates Ridley
Name: Thos Yates Ridley
Age: 18
Estimated birth year: abt 1823
Gender: Male
Where born: Midlothian, Scotland

Civil parish: Edinburgh St Cuthberts
County: Midlothian
Address: St Cuthberts Street No 43
Occupation: Cadet Queens Army
Parish Number: 685/2
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
John Orr 50
John Orr 11
Mrs. Jane Orr 43
Margaret M Orr 16
Jane Helen Orr 6
Jessie Eddington 32
Margaret Blackhall 22
Ann Blackhall 20
Jane Scott 30
Margaret Mclaren 20
Spencer Vancittart 17
Edd Thos Wickham 19
Archd Ferguson 16
Alex Montgomerie 16
R Townley Parkes 17
Thos Yates Ridley 18

always worth a look here

www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries/

free access to newspapers, I found same surname (sadly not mine as it turned out ) details of the action which led to his death in Crimean war,

Marriage of Thomas's parents:
There was 1 match for this search!

Marriage: 20 Mar 1820 St Peter, Heysham, Lancashire, England
Thos. Yates Ridley - of Northampton Square, Clarkenwell, London
Margaret Hadwen - of this parish
Witness: Matthew Hadwen; John Foxcroft
Married by Licence by: Thos. Clarkson, Rector
Register: Marriages 1813 - 1927, Page 8, Entry 23
Source: LDS Film 1471019

Possible birth for Thos Snr:

THOMAS YATES RIDLEY Pedigree
Birth: 03 MAY 1796

Christening: 29 MAY 1796 Saint Mary, Lancaster, Lancashire, England

Father: JACOB RIDLEY Family
Mother: JANE

Thos Snr's death?:

Name: Thomas Yates Ridley
Year of Registration: 1838
Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar
District: Lancaster
County: Lancashire
Volume: 21
Page: 333 (click to see others on page)

There seem to be two baptisms for Thos Snr!:
THOMAS YATES RIDLEY Pedigree

Birth: 03 MAY 1796

Christening: 14 JAN 1798 Heysham, Lancashire, England

Father: JACOB RIDLEY Family
Mother: JANE

Jacob and Anns marriage:
JACOB RIDLEY Pedigree

Marriages:
Spouse: JANE YATES Family
Marriage: 28 NOV 1790 Heysham, Lancashire, England

thank you again everyone for all your help
regards Darryl

Still searching for information on Captain Thomas Yates Ridley,54th foot,wounded c 1853 Crimean War-died of wounds liverpool 1855-cant find any info which lead to his injuries in newspaper search we did,we live in Australia,
Would we have to trav el to England to do this kind of research?
regards Darryl

There will be more information at the National Archives. If Muster Rolls have survived for his regiment they might give a little information, and there MIGHT be some surviving service records for him. None of this is online though - you'd have to go there or get someone to go for you.

There this link for added padding to the story

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/20273/pages/3471/page.pdf

thank you , for your help, looks like a trip to London from Melbourne
regards Darryl

Hi Everyone
The post by Rambling Rose above -states an article that gives information on the action which leads to his death in Crimean War-we have not been able to locate any article ,can anyone give it a go and see what they find as a trip to London from Melbourne is still a long way off
thanks Darryl

Found the site OK but not couldn't find anything about free access to newspapers. There is an email address for enquiries:

[email protected]

If you change your title to include Lancashire Libraries somebody local may be able to help you.

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/tips_board/thread/1232629

(try above, Newspapers)

Chris :)

Thank you so much I will try both of these suggestions
regards Darryl

Thank you so much I will try both of these suggestions
regards Darryl

Hi Darryl,

I have access to the Manchester Libraries site and have searched for the info for you but there is nothing there I am afraid.

There was one small mention of a 'Rev Thomas Yates Ridley, Rector of Hesham near Lancaster and Magistrate of the County' but this was included in an article about someone else so no further info was given about him.

Also, there were several adverts regarding the sale of the estate of a T.Y.R 's estate at Heysham around 1854 and a notice in 1856 asking for anyone with a debt or a claim on the estate of TYR deceased to come forward.

Nothing at all about him during the Crimean war.

Dea x

Cambridge University Alumni, 1261-1900
Thomas Yates. Ridley
College:
ST JOHN'S
Entered:
Michs. 1815
More Information:
Adm. sizar at ST JOHN'S, Oct. 9, 1815. B. at Lancaster. [S. of Jacob, merchant. School, Manchester Grammar.] Matric. Michs. 1815. Migrated to Peterhouse, Apr. 26, 1816; B.A. 1820; M.A. 1823. Ord. deacon, (London) Dec. 19, 1819; priest, June 17, 1821. R. of Heysham, Lancs., 1824-38. Had studied medicine in Edinburgh and acted as a physician to his parishioners, 6 miles from all medical aid. Married Jane, widow of the Rev. Thomas Clarkson (1812), R. of Heysham. Died Feb. 4, 1838, aged 42. M.I. at Heysham. (T. A. Walker, 394; Manchester Sch. Reg., III. 77; G. Mag. 1838, I. 439.)

(above if relating)


http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/records.aspx?cat=055-richmondwills_16&cid=2-49&kw=yates ridley#2-49

Name: Ridley, Thomas Yates, Revd.
Address: Heysham, Kendal, Lancashire
Occupation: Rector
Contents: will, codicil

Chris :)

THE ARMY.
Publication:Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper
Publication date:Sunday 29 October 1843

War Office October 27

54th Foot
Lieutenant Alfrec Robert Margary to be Captain by Purchase, vice Weir, who retires;
Ensign Thomas Yates Ridley to be Lieutenant, by purchase, vice Margary; John Edward Hussey Taylor, Gent. to be Ensign, by purchase, vice Ridley; Oct. 27. Pridaux William Gillum, Gent. to be Ensign


http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=C13324738

Reference:WO 25/3240/169 Description:
Name: Thomas Yates Ridley. Regiment: 54th Foot. Date of Service: 1843-1851.

(not sure if relating?)


edits (past 'Threads' relating, coming up on google!)

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