Hello Rita, Regarding military records. I had someone look at PRO Kew to find the military records for me. You need to know the regiment in which an ancestor served to make it easier to find in the first place. My grandfather also followed his father into the 76th Regt along with all his brothers. Grandfather and his brothers born in various parts of the world - Portsmouth, Malta, Nova Scotia and Belfast. Military records are definately worth looking for as they reveal next of kin, date of military service, postings and details of illnesses. Haven't worked on the Maguire family yet. Must do so very shortly. Best wishes, Kate Hands, Australia