Hello,
I am in search of my GG Grandfather, Captain Edward Smith.
The problem is, I do not know what job or service he was in to earn the title Captain.
I would appreciate knowing if Railroad personnel were given the rank/title of Captain.
If so, here is all I know about him.
He married Bridget Breen (born Ireland 1860). Where and when they married, I don't
know. I have a copy of their daughter's (Anna Francis Smith) baptismal certificate
which is from St. John's Church in Indianapolis. It was dated June 24, 1883. They
had a son in 1885.
According to Bridget's obit, (1931) Edward died in 1884/5. She went on to marry John
Kelly.
So, I deduce that they were living in Inpls. at the time of his death, and am hoping your
records would show something to help me.
My next thought is a ship's Captain. Any ideas on how I could inquire into those
records?
Thank You,
Cece