Hello Ted,
thanks for the info.
I confused myself as I thought you were referring to
the Australian Navy. I don't know why I did that.
My ancestor (Thomas Catley) came over to Australia
in 1837 as a convict. I can't trace his roots because I
only know his father's name (also Thomas). His mother's
name wasn't on his death certificate. So it's been a frustrating
dead-end for me.
I'm sure you and I belong to different branches, though.
My Thomas, the convict, was born in Bath so I presume he
is part of the Midsomer Norton clan?
Thanks again
Anthony
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ted Cattley" <tcattley(a)bigpond.com>
To: "Catley" <Catley-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 2:07 PM
Subject: [CATLEY] Contact
Hello Anthony,
My grandfathers name was Edward Charles Catley, Born 15th August 1885.He
ran
away from home to join the Royal Navy and was inducted into the Navy as
Cattley with his birthday as 10th April 1885 as he was under age they
caught up with him and sent him home.He later joined when he was of age
service no: 300388 Depot Naval Barracks Chatham,his service record is on
hand including his medals.In 1917 he was a P.O.W. in Holland ( Gronigen
Prison Camp) I have Photos of my Grandfather and groups of sailors in the
P
O.W. Camp.
He was in the 2/ Royal Naval Division Hood Battalion.
My Great grandfathers Name : Charles Catley 1860-1947 M Sarah Coxall.
He was a Game Keeper for a Jacob Prime in the village of Anstey.
They had nine children, Edward Charles, Albert,Walter, Louisa, Sidney,
Edmund, Florrie, Lillie Hannah, Reginald John.
My Father is Reginald Charles.
'' Name " Edward Reginald
" Brother" Peter John.
I hope this is of some help to you Anthony hope to hear from you again in
the future
Regards
Ted.
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