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Hi. I am looking for information about my great grandad on my father side. He was called Joseph Henry Heyes born 1905 and lived in Hyde, greater Manchester. His daughter was Doreen Hayes who married John Mckeown.

Josephs military records are: Army number: 13102704, Unit: No 2 D.B.N, Regiment: R.E, Rank D.V.R

Any information would be great

Many thanks

Darren Mckeown

Hi Daz: There are quite a few Joseph Heyes in the Lancs area born about 1905?
Any more info: i.e. Parents, or fathers occupation.....

Hi, thanks for the reply. Dont know his date of birth, think he died in 2003. He was married twice, the first time to Dora Owen they had two children Doreen and Joyce Heyes, the second marriage was to a lady called May (no second name). Details are very sketchy about this side of my family hence the lack of details.

Still not found much on Joseph. I do know he was born around 1905 and his wife Dora was born around 1909, managed to get copy of their marriage certificate, appears they were married at Stockport registry office 9th Jan 1926. Henrys dad on the marriage certificate was a Ralph Heyes (my great great grandfather), he was a fire beater in the coal mines, Doras dad was called Thomas Wilson owen. I do not have any date of births for these and can not find in census, can anyone help?

dazwhites2003 wrote:Still not found much on Joseph. I do know he was born around 1905 and his wife Dora was born around 1909, managed to get copy of their marriage certificate, appears they were married at Stockport registry office 9th Jan 1926. Henrys dad on the marriage certificate was a Ralph Heyes (my great great grandfather), he was a fire beater in the coal mines, Doras dad was called Thomas Wilson owen. I do not have any date of births for these and can not find in census, can anyone help?

who were witneses on marriage cert

Is this a possibility??

1911 75 Stockport Road Denton M/c
OWEN, Mary Hannah Head Widow F 62 1849 Ashton U Lyne Lancs
OWEN, George Frances Son Single M 35 1876 Felt Hat Bodymaker Gorton Lancs
OWEN, Tom Wilson Son Married M 25 1886 Railway Engine Fitter Denton Lanc
OWEN, Fanny Margaret Daughter Single F 22 1889 Milliner Denton Lanc
OWEN, Frances Dora Granddaughter Single F 2 1909 Denton Lanc
SMITH, Eliza Ellen Sister In Law Widow F 66 1845 Dress Maker Shrewsbury Staffs

Tom married 2 years with 2 children born and living

Hi

dazwhites2003 wrote:Josephs military records are: Army number: 13102704, Unit: No 2 D.B.N, Regiment: R.E, Rank D.V.R

You have his military details so you could order his records from:

http://www.veterans-uk.info/

Just click on Service Records, Medals & Badges once on the above page.

You'd need to read the criteria to order these records and if you miss out any requested information or you're unable to provide them then they will refuse your application.

You could post for free on this site which has always helped me and someone should be able to give general information on the Regiment etc:

http://www.ww2talk.com

Let us know how you get on and good luck.

Regards
Adrian

The witness were Millicent Owen and Joseph Ashurst. The 1911 census could well be Dora's family. Will try and order Josephs war records, thanks for the advise.

Marriages Sep 1930
Minister Edgar Owen Stockport 8a 251
Owen Millicent W H Minister Stockport 8a 251

maybe witness marriage ?

Looked into applying for Josephs war records but I need to find his death certificate which is prooving a little difficult at the mo, will keep searching