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Sonya

I doubt that Clare will see your post..

Did you notice that she last posted in 2008?

Hi Clare
found Alfred in the 1911 census was living at 10 Achilles st Newcross S.E London he was a loco Engine Driver married to JaneLong in1893 Greenwich who was born in 1852 Newark Nottingham

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Iv'e just spent another couple of hours trying to work out the National Archives site and still not getting very far with it. Also looked at the Boer war roll of honours, no sign of him there, but that obviously only lists who died. Any suggestions on how I might find out if was there?
With thanks
Clare

I think I'm begining to find my way around the National archices site now have managed to work out how to see Medal cards for the 1st world war, there are a few Alfred Boswell's on there but not certain if any are mine. Still can't work out how to find out who was in the Army for the Boer war though any advice on how to go about this appreciated.
Clare

Hi Michelle,
Thanks for looking but I think this Alfred is most likely the one registered in the bmd Mar Q 1873 Northampton 3b 93.
But I will keep it in mind.
Clare

Hi Clare

This could be nothing but i was searching Ancestry for you and found this


1901 England Census
about Alfred Bowell
Name: Alfred Bowell
[Alfred Boswell]
Age: 28
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1873
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth
Gender: Male
Where born: Kingsthorpe, Northamptonshire, England

Civil Parish: Kingsthorpe
Ecclesiastical parish: Kingsthorpe
Town: Kingsthorpe
County/Island: Northamptonshire
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Education:

Employment status: View Image

Registration district: Northampton
Sub-registration district: All Saints
ED, institution, or vessel: 18
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 79
Household Members: Name Age
Alfred Bowell 28
Elizabeth Bowell 23
Evelyn Bowell 1
Violet Bowell 6 months

An alternative name of Alfred Boswell is placed next to his name and a note of a transcription error for the Bowell surname.I know birthplace is wrong,but often when people moved around they put birthplace down as place they were living.The wife is from London.
I would check army records as suggested but this something to think about and maybe look into.

Michelle

Hi Minnie,
Yes Edwin is my G. Grandfather and Alfred's brother.
Clare
Hi Porkie Pie,
Thanks for the suggestion, but I am having trouble undestanding how to use the site could you please try and explain in words of one syllable. Sorry but I'm not understanding it.
Clare

I guess he could have gone into the Army, will take a look at the N A S in a minute. Thanks for the suggestion.
Clare

I think he was living in Heyshott/Midhurst area couldn't read the exact address.

The boar war was on in 1901, could he have gone into the army, if so he would not be listed on the 1901 census but try searching for army records on the national archives site

Roy

where was he living in 1891 please

where does edwin fit in ? is he his brother?

Could someone please help me try and find Alfred Boswell in the 1901 census I have him on the 1871,81,91 living with parents but can't find him anywhere afterwards. He was born 1870 in West Lavington, Sussex. And living at Penn dean cottage, West Lavington in 1871 with parents Henry and Sarah Boswell. He doesn't appear to marry or die either so where is he.
Any help appreciated on this one.
Clare
For reference1871 Census Penn Dean Cottage, West Lavington, Sussex
Henry Boswell 34 Head agri Labourer Cocking
Sarah Boswell 33 Wife Harting
Henry Boswell 13 Son West Lavington
Albert Boswell 5 Son West Lavington
Edwin Boswell 2 Son West Lavington
Alfred Boswell 8 months Son West Lavington
James Boswell 63 Father agri lab Midhurst
Mary Fossey 75 Mother in law Elsted

1881 Census
Henry Boswell 43 Head G. Labourer Cocking
Sarah Boswell 42 Wife Harting
Albert Boswell 15 Son Carter West Lavington
Edwin Boswell 12 Son G. Lab West Lavington
Alfred Boswell 10 Son G. Lab West Lavington
Edith Boswell 8 Daug Scholar West Lavington
Jesse Boswell 6 Son Scholar West Lavington
Arthur Boswell 3 Son Heyshott
Leonard W Boswell 11 months Son Heyshott
James Boswell 73 Father G. Lab Midhurst

1891 Census
Henry Boswell 53 Head agri Labourer Cocking
Sarah Boswell 52 Wife Harting
Albert Boswell 25 Son Cowman West Lavington
Edwin Boswell 22 Son agri Labourer West Lavington
Alfred Boswell 20 Son Cowman West Lavington
Jesse Boswell 16 Son Cowman West Lavington
Arthur Boswell 13 Son agri ----- Heyshott
Walter L Boswell 11 Son Scholar Heyshott
Ernest Boswell 7 Son Scholar Heyshott
Annie Boswell 5 Daug Scholar Heyshott