Hi Everybody, I have an Army Record for James Charles Brooks. He was in the Royal Engineers, from 1861 for 23 years. He rietired with Pension. As usual many questions. His marriage to Thomasina Ann Cope at Folkestone in 1872 (without leave) was mentioned, so I know this is definately the right one!!!!! Thomasina had 2 children baptised as a single women in 1871 1 aged 3 one 4. These are not James' as he was overseas at the time. What I am wondering is, she had 3 further children James Charles in Ireland 1881, Caroline 1883 either  Chatham or Rochester, depending on either 1891 or 1901 census. Plus Catherine,  either Rochester or Middx, once again depending on census. Would these children have been mentioned on his papers? James died most likely died 1890 (another cert to add to the list) Thomasina married William Flint, June qtr 1890. After James died, would his pension have been paid to her as his widow. James'  medical records list in 1869 while in Mauritius that he had Gonorrhea and was treated with injection and capsule. Was this curable in 1869? would this have had any lasting effects. Sorry but I like to know all the nitty gritty. Best wishes, Sylvia in Aus.