Examples
of Greenwich Hospital Schools’ Papers
Source: TNA: PRO:
ADM 73/165 - Applications for those whose fathers were Captains and all ranks
and rates below 1728-1870 - surnames beginning ‘Barn’ to ‘Barr’
These are
applications for all the hospital schools in operation over the 18th
and most of the 19th centuries. In total there are approximately 230
boxes. The documents are folded neatly, each application a separate entity,
bundled together and tied. As far as I can determine all are in strict, or almost
strict, alphabetical order. The nature of contents are personal to each,
but normally there are forms along with correspondence as necessary and may
contain other documentation, such as certificates of service and copies of
civil registration documents.
Source: TNA: PRO:
ADM 73/442 - Lower School - Captains and below - 1805-21
This is one of two
registers of girls admitted at the lower school between 1805 and 1840. The
registers are externally indexed. Potentially, the information in entries can
be detailed.
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No: |
103 |
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Time of Admifsion: |
28th July 1809 |
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Names of Children: |
Sarah A. Wilson |
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Ages: |
5 |
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Grounds of Admifsion: |
Father at Sea |
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When & where Baptized: |
23 Sept 1804 S. Botolph Born 31 Aug 1804 - Aldgate |
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Names of Fathers: |
George Wilson |
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By whom recommended: |
Petition |
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Date of Certificate of
Marriage: |
4 July 1799 St. Botolph Aldgate |
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Ship or Ships in which
Fathers served: |
Temeraire |
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Place of Residence of
Parents & Friends: |
4 Little Burn St. Botolph Aldgate |
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When Discharged: |
7 July 1812 |
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How disposed of: |
Run |
Source: TNA: PRO:
ADM 73/413 - Upper school 1833-54
One of a series of
three relating to boys’ entries to the Upper School, in total they stretch from
1815 to 1861. Apparently unindexed, in effect these
are compiled by date of entry. So, unless one already has prior knowledge,
searching for individuals can be a daunting task. Nevertheless, if found the
information can be interesting. Also, it should be noted that the boys of merchant
mariners were enrolled in this school.
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Number: |
5629 |
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Date of Entry: |
Novr 21 1833 |
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Quality of Father: |
Commander R.N. |
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Boys’ Names: |
Alexander Fouleston |
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Age: |
5th November 1821 |
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When discharged: |
Nov 25 1836 |
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How disposed of: |
Friends |
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Number: |
5638 |
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Date of Entry: |
Feb 7 1834 |
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Quality of Father: |
Gunner R.N. |
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Boys’ Names: |
John Collier |
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Age: |
22 Sept 1822 |
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When discharged: |
Feby 17 1837 |
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How disposed of: |
Bound Merchant Service Attestation
Indenture |
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Number: |
5662 |
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Date of Entry: |
July 18 1834 |
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Quality of Father: |
Seaman R.N. & Merchant |
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Boys’ Names: |
Hector Mackay |
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Age: |
30 April 1823 |
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When discharged: |
Decr 22 1836 |
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How disposed of: |
Dischd for Misconduct |
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Number: |
5682 |
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Date of Entry: |
Sept 12 1834 |
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Quality of Father: |
Seaman RN |
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Boys’ Names: |
Henry Sedgmond |
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Age: |
12 Septr 1822 |
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When discharged: |
March 22 1836 |
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How disposed of: |
Died at the Infirmary |
Source: TNA: PRO: ADM 161/17 - Ratings
including warrant officers October 1917 to October 1922
This is one of 15
registers of candidates stretching from 1881 to 1930 and alphabetically indexed
at the rear. There can be good information in these entries, especially from a
family viewpoint.
p.24
15 March 1921
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Number: |
4555 |
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Name: |
Cox...Ernest
W.C. |
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Date of Birth: |
19 March 1909 |
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Christian Names of Parents, and whether
living or dead |
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Father: |
Ernest DD 1915 |
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Mother: |
Alice |
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Number of Children dependent on Applicant: |
1 |
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Service: |
7 |
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Last Rating: |
Sto I |
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Amount of Pension: |
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Particulars: |
Killed in action in Dardanelles when
serving with RN Div Hood Batt 1 G.C. Badge Char V. Good. D shore purchase, 1906 Joined R.N.R. Called up 1914 |
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Decision of Committee: |
ECK |
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Friends informed of Selection or otherwise: |
4.4.21 |
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Date of Admission to School, or Rejection
on account of physical unfitness: |
Adm 19-4-21 GH 22309 |
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Remarks: |
Mother in hospital |
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