I would like to ask any Lister with a knowlege of Hampshire research resources for advice on what if any information could be available that may throw a little light on a Soldier who died in Harley Wintney in 1901. The person in Question originated in Ireland before moving to Manchester / Liverpool so does not have direct Hampshire roots. Below is information from his death certificate. Reg. District. Hartley Wintney, Death in Sub District of Farnborough 7th December 1901 William Meagher, Male 50 years. Private, Durham Light Infantry Cause of Death, Found Dead probably from an Apoplectic Fit Certificate received from M Foster, Deputy Coroner for North Hants 9/12/1901 Inquest Held I would like to learn about any resources that could provide more information, eg Newspaper reports (Were are these held?) Were was he buried ? or any other likely sources of information. Thanks for any help or advice and please excuse my breif visit to the List with cap in hand ! Best Wishes David

Hi David In 1901, the Durham Light Infantry had two regular Battalions. A search of the actual 1901 census could reveal what one was his. The 1st was in South Africa with a company of the 2nd and the balance of the 2nd ( formerly the 106th regiment of Foot, the Bombay light Infantry) was either in Mandalay, Aldershot or in transit.. Of course he could have been in a Military Hospital. Here are a few suggestions 1. You could obtain his service record from The National Archives, Ruskin Avenue, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU. Telephone: 020-8876 3444. Fax: 020-8878 8905. Website: http://www.nationalarchives.gov. 2. You could contact the Regimental museum at Durham Light Infantry Museum Collection DLI Museum, Durham Art Gallery Aykley Heads Durham City Co Durham DH1 5TU Region: North East Tel: 0191 3842214 Fax: 0191 3861770 dli@durham.gov.uk www.durham.gov.uk/dli 3. The records of the Corner's Inquest should be held at Hampshire County Council The Castle Winchester Hampshire SO23 8UJ You can enquire via e-mail through http://www.hants.gov.uk/contactus/feedback-form.html David ----- Original Message ----- From: "lonny1" <lonny1@ntlworld.com> To: <HAMPSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 2:55 PM Subject: [Ham] Help / Advice Needed > I would like to ask any Lister with a knowlege of Hampshire research resources for advice on what if any information could be available that may throw a little light on a Soldier who died in Harley Wintney in 1901. > The person in Question originated in Ireland before moving to Manchester / Liverpool so does not have direct Hampshire roots. > Below is information from his death certificate. > > Reg. District. Hartley Wintney, Death in Sub District of Farnborough > 7th December 1901 > William Meagher, Male 50 years. > Private, Durham Light Infantry > Cause of Death, Found Dead probably from an Apoplectic Fit > Certificate received from M Foster, Deputy Coroner for North Hants 9/12/1901 Inquest Held > > I would like to learn about any resources that could provide more information, eg Newspaper reports (Were are these held?) > Were was he buried ? or any other likely sources of information. > > Thanks for any help or advice and please excuse my breif visit to the List with cap in hand ! > > Best Wishes > David > > > ==== HAMPSHIRE Mailing List ==== > Our ancestors never die > heaven knows where they goes. >

-----Original Message----- Hello David You could try Hampshire Record Office to see if coroners reports for the district and period survive - alternatively also at HRO (or Colindale Newspaper library, London if easier for you), the Hampshire Telegraph may carry a report of either the death and/or the inquest. As regards the burial place, it could be anywhere as the death is registered in the district that the death occurred and not the abode or birthplace. If he was in the army, he may be in a military cemetery (Aldershot?) or may have been removed to his birthplace - of course he may have been buried where he died. Linda & Tony ----- Original Message ----- From: "lonny1" <lonny1@ntlworld.com> To: <HAMPSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 2:55 PM Subject: [Ham] Help / Advice Needed > I would like to ask any Lister with a knowlege of Hampshire research resources for advice on what if any information could be available that may throw a little light on a Soldier who died in Harley Wintney in 1901. > The person in Question originated in Ireland before moving to Manchester / Liverpool so does not have direct Hampshire roots. > Below is information from his death certificate. > > Reg. District. Hartley Wintney, Death in Sub District of Farnborough > 7th December 1901 > William Meagher, Male 50 years. > Private, Durham Light Infantry > Cause of Death, Found Dead probably from an Apoplectic Fit > Certificate received from M Foster, Deputy Coroner for North Hants 9/12/1901 Inquest Held > > I would like to learn about any resources that could provide more information, eg Newspaper reports (Were are these held?) > Were was he buried ? or any other likely sources of information. > > Thanks for any help or advice and please excuse my breif visit to the List with cap in hand ! > > Best Wishes > David > > > ==== HAMPSHIRE Mailing List ==== > Our ancestors never die > heaven knows where they goes. > ==== HAMPSHIRE Mailing List ==== Our ancestors never die heaven knows where they goes.

I am trying to locate the cemetery were my William Meagher who died in 1901 in Ramellies Barracks, Farnborough may have been interred. I have emailed Rushmoor Borough Council but they could find no records from there registers. Could anyone with knowlege of the area suggest were he may be found. Regards David