tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125108883043889739.post7584218073282975581..comments2024-03-21T05:01:34.180+11:00Comments on Becoming Prue: William Rich - perhaps he didn't swim here...Pruehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03545993243891419887noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125108883043889739.post-16287784491740353562012-10-06T21:36:15.878+10:002012-10-06T21:36:15.878+10:00Thanks Pauleen - that could indeed be him. Of cour...Thanks Pauleen - that could indeed be him. Of course, I've ordered the LDS film for his record, so I think I'll wait to see that, since I've already paid for it. Pruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03545993243891419887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125108883043889739.post-24510065060166104522012-10-06T18:59:25.220+10:002012-10-06T18:59:25.220+10:00Prue, following the trail of my own I came to this...Prue, following the trail of my own I came to this site and found there's a William Rich in the Crimean era. It's a pay per view (you can do it per month) so I'll let you decide if you want to use it. <br />http://www.forces-war-records.co.uk<br /><br />First Name Surname Rank Record Year 1 William Rich 1853 View William Rich's record <br />Cassmob (Pauleen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18397134336319778519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125108883043889739.post-13132470552422191662012-10-01T19:44:42.276+10:002012-10-01T19:44:42.276+10:00Thanks Pauleen, I didn't know that. That would...Thanks Pauleen, I didn't know that. That would be a great if I could find his record. I'll email you. Pruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03545993243891419887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125108883043889739.post-11659101864607155722012-10-01T19:41:32.571+10:002012-10-01T19:41:32.571+10:00Don't you hate these swimmers or ship's de...Don't you hate these swimmers or ship's deserters? I have a number in my family.<br /><br />Did you know that you can order in the microfilm of each merchant navy person through LDS (it's a Board of Trade document). It may give you enough to confirm if it's yours. Email if you want to know more about this strategy (I think you have my email). I hadn't thought about Crimean service for my merchant seamen but it's a good idea...must think more on it.Cassmob (Pauleen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18397134336319778519noreply@blogger.com