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Author: harryhough57
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Hi Keyreal
Re Jem Carney being a bodyguard to Edward V11 I can't find any trace of this. He was a
bodyguard to the millionare George Alexander Baird after his last fight with Burge 1891.He
went to America with him but returned later. Baird was an amateur jockey, race horse owner
and was very friendly with Lilly Langtry the Jersye Lilly as she was known.Back to Jem I
think he is from the Birmingham Carneys and not the Rugeley side.I myself lived in
Lichfield not far from Rugeley for about 20 years.I have been in touch with friends from
Rugweley and they are trying to find out what they can about the family Carneys. So far
they have told me that they are business people owning transport and buses etc. I will let
you know what I find out. Back to Jem on the 1901 census (age 43) he was staying at the
racing stables of George Chaloner in Newmarket.
All for now. Harry
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