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This message from Richard Green was posted to the Ancestor site so I decided to cross-post the message to the message board.

Looking to trace any local family members, my Grandfather left kilcullen sometime in the 1930’s I think, he worked on his parents farm before catching the boat to Liverpool with friend to sign up with the Irish Guards. I at present seem to be the last surviving family member so am desperate to trace anyone who knew or is related to my Grandfather.

According to his civil birth record, Christopher was born December 19 1915, See fourth record at the link. https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1916/01353/1558362.pdf

Christopher died in August 14 1953.

Roger

Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

Tuesday 25th Jul 2023, 03:19PM

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  • Perhaps post a message on the Kilcullen Facebook page at 

    https://www.facebook.com/KilcullenTown/

    Maybe someone in the town can help you.

    Patricia

    Tuesday 25th Jul 2023, 04:15PM

  • The link to his birth record shows Christopher's parents were Kate Kavanagh and Thomas Doyle.  Ancestry shows a WWI pension record for a Thomas Doyle, as follows:

    Name:Thomas Doyle

    Gender:Male

    Birth Date:abt 1878

    Marriage Date:1 Nov 1906

    Marriage Place:Kilcullen 

    Age:38

    Document Year:1916

    Residence Place:Kilcullen Bridge, Kilcullen

    Regimental Number:25684

    Regiment Name:General Service Infantry

    Form Title:Short Service Attestation

    Number of Images:6

     

    Family Members:

    NameRelation to Soldier

    Thomas DoyleSelf (Head)

    Catherine KavanaghSpouse

    John DoyleChild

    Patrick DoyleChild

    Thomas DoyleChild

    Bridget DoyleChild

    Christopher DoyleChild

     

    Christopher's birth date is off by a couple of weeks.  That's not uncommon.  Perhaps this is Christopher's family?

    Patricia

    Tuesday 25th Jul 2023, 04:40PM
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    Hey There,

    Thanks so very much for this! Yes this definitely is my grand father Christopher Doyle's family. No the real challenge is to see if I have any relatives that are still alive!

    This a brilliant step forward, thanks again Patricia! Much Appreciated! 

    All the very best,

    Richard

    Richard Green (Grandson of Irish Guard Christopher Doyle)

    Tuesday 25th Jul 2023, 06:54PM

  • Good luck with your search, Richard. Maybe you'll let us know how you make out?  

    Patricia

    Wednesday 26th Jul 2023, 12:30AM

  • Many thanks Patricia, I certainly will keep you in the loop! I have also contacted Kilcullen Town on Facebook so 🤞 they let me join the group! By the way my grandfather Christopher’s date of birth was confirmed as being 29/12/1915 by his military records.

    Thanks a million for all of your help,

    My very best wishes to you and yours.

    Richard

     

    Richard Green (Grandson of Irish Guard Christopher Doyle)

    Wednesday 26th Jul 2023, 01:58PM

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