James Galvin was born in Kilrush, County Clare in 1806 (estimated) but we are desperate to find out about his Irish family. This is what we know so far
He joined the Royal Navy and came to the Kent area to live and work
He married Susannah Adley in 1828 - Both James and Susannah are listed as minors on their marriage
James had applied for a special marriage licence on the 14th June 1828 in Deal to marry at St Dunstan, Canterbury. His age is given as over 20 but under 21. He further made Oath that he hath no father living or Guardian of his person lawfully appointed or mother living and unmarried or Guardian of his person appointed by the Court of Chancery and having authority to consent to his marriage. And he further made Oath that the consent of John Adley the father of the said Susannah Adley hath been obtained to such marriage. Susannah's ages was given as over 17 but under 21.
On the baptism of his first son (15/11/1829), John Adley Elias, his address is given as South Barracks and trade as Seaman, HMS Ramillies
In 1831 (20/02/1831) they are living at Worth, Kent and James' occupation is given as Seaman.
British Royal Navy personnel 1831 Transcription
First name(s) James
Last name Galvin
Age 23
Birth year 1807
Birth place Kilrush
Rank Ordinary Seaman
Ship or unit Talavera
Location Dover
Entry year 1830
Entry date FB(01 May 1830)
Discharge summary Discharged
Discharge year 1831
Discharge date 27 Apr 1831
Discharge details or place Paid off
Archive reference (ADM) 37/8436
Record set British Royal Navy Personnel 1831
Category Military, armed forces & conflict
Subcategory Regimental & service records
Collections from Great Britain, UK None
In 1833 (31/03/1833) they are living in St Laurence, Thanet and James is listed as a Mariner.
In 1835 (18/01/1835) they have moved to Northgate, Canterbury and James' occupation is a labourer
In 1838 (12/08/1838) they are living in Broad Street, Canterbury. In 1840 they had moved to St Dunstan
In 1841 they are living at 38 Northgate Street, Canterbury
In 1851 James and Susannah are living in Knotts Lane, St Alphage, Canterbury, Kent (He is listed as Samuel).
In 1861 they are living at 6 Abbots Place, St Alphage, Canterbury, Kent
Died 20th Feb 1869 Blean Mar Qtr 2a 456 - Cause Stomach Cancer
