Genealogy Chat

Searching for info on my gg uncle Richard (Dick) Henry T Walsh, born in March quarter 1896, Calstock Cornwall. At some point he moved to Australia, married May & had children. It was prior to 1952 when my mum was born as she never met them. I would say approx 1920's/30's. The only bit of correspondance we have from them is stamped Victoria. My gran recieved a letter saying he had died in 1984 just as she was about to write to them letting them know my g gran had died. I think there was approx 10 days between their death. I have no one in the family I can ask to find out more & have sort of hit a brick wall. I'm sorry I can provide such little info any help anyone can give is gratefully recieved. Clare xx

Hi Have you not got any earlier info for him? I have found his Birth info for his certificate if you need that..... I could also see if I can find him on 1901 census..... or are you after later info? Lesley :~)

You can search Victoria BMDs online here for a small fee: http://online.justice.vic.gov.au/servlet/bdm_home

Thank you Loopy but I have his birth info & he doesn't seem to be on the census. I think he may of been in the forces (possibly navy) but I don't really know as we have very little info to go on... Clare

Are you sure he's not on the 1901 census? There's a Richard Henry Walsh aged 5, born St Stephens, Cornwall, living in Devonport.

This is his death: Historical Index Detailed Results Family Name: WALSH Given Name(s): RICHARD HENRY TH Sex: Unknown Event: DEATH Father's Name: RICHARD Mother's Name: - ELIZABETH MARY Spouse's Family Name: Spouse's Given Name(s): Age: 088 Birth Place: Death Place: BUND Registration Year: 1984 Registration Number: 26738 You can get the image online for $17.50 (no waiting!) It will give you the names & ages of his children, wife's name, marriage date, how many years in Victoria etc April

Hi Clare - am sending you (PM) the VIC Library site to 'ask a librarian' -they're very helpful. -Valerie

This is his WW2 service record Name WALSH, RICHARD HENRY THOMAS Service Royal Australian Navy Service Number R20903 Date of Birth 10 Sep 1895 Place of Birth BURRAION, ENGLAND Date of Enlistment 22 Jul 1940 Locality on Enlistment Unknown Home Port/Port Division MELBOURNE, VIC Next of Kin WALSH, MAY Date of Discharge 27 Feb 1942 Rank LDG STO Posting at Discharge HMAS Penguin WW2 Honours and Gallantry None for display Prisoner of War No Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2002. If you get a copy of his records there will be a picture of him in there.

Thank you very much everybody...only thing is having problems accessing Victoria's certs

You might have to wait a few days: 'Important Notice: Planned Service Interruptions Due to planned maintenance, the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages website will be temporarily unavailable between 30 March and 4 April 2006. The Registry apologises for any inconvenience' Let us know how you go.