Clarkie Posted 6 July , 2021 Share Posted 6 July , 2021 Certainly learning a lot about how to find a soldier, William Milton is now my quest. From Scotland’s people I know born 1894 in Inverurie to John and Bathia Milton née Mcleod was still living with his parents in 1911 census he was a baker to trade he got married in 1922 to Helen Halliday in Wishaw so I know he survived the Great War. i can find no definitive record in War Forces or Ancestry. his full name according to the marriage registration is William Christie Milton ive looked for a William or William C Milton and I tried sorting on local regiments around inverurie like the Seaforths, Hli and the Gordon’s. Couldn’t find anything that fitted. I did see a drummer who did 21 days detention for a disagreement with his Sergeant but I couldn’t connect back to his home town. im assuming he served given his age, occupation (a baker) and the fact that he was single. Is there anywhere else I should be looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Inspector Posted 6 July , 2021 Share Posted 6 July , 2021 (edited) Hi Clarkie, Searching outside the box. Trees on Ancestry, is one yours, Includes the Clark surname? According to the above......... William Christie Milton had 3 children, his wife Helen Halliday was born 1902. His mother's full maiden name was Bathia Ironside McLeod. She was previously married (??) to one Alexander Reith and had a son Alexander b.1883 d.1964. in Kent. 1901 census he is shown as Alexander R Milton. William's brother John Milton, died 1.4.1918 was 21474 in Seaforth Highlanders. Searching, Regards Barry EDIT.....Just found your other post re Alexander Reith so you already have the above information. Edited 6 July , 2021 by The Inspector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ss002d6252 Posted 6 July , 2021 Share Posted 6 July , 2021 Please keep all information together on the existing linked thread to prevent duplication of work. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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