Including the Career of Henry Augustus Tilbury
Alexander Saunders TILBURY b. 1826
m. Mary Ann (Annie etc.) Elizabeth [--]
From date/age of death: b. c.1848
m. at age c.17 - 1st known child 1866
Elizabeth TILBURY, wife of Assist. Surgeon (pensioned), d. 9 September 1915, age 67 yrs. (cancer)
bu. 10 September Saharanpur, by F. J. COOKE, Collector
Index of deaths & burials:
Elizabeth TILBURY (married woman) b. 1848, d. 9 September 1915
Alexander Saunders TILBURY Retired Assistant Surgeon, d./bu. 1 November 1921 age 95 (Diarrhoea)
by G. F. BUCHANAN, Chaplain; Government Cemetery Saharanpore
The following entry is believed to be the daughter of Henry Augustus by one descendant, but not by another, and evidence is lacking. Any additional information as to her parentage would be much appreciated (June 2015). (The doubt does not relate to her marriage.)
No. 2733 - Manchester Regiment
Joined at Agra, India, on 11th October 1889
SHORT SERVICE ATTESTATION
Army Form B. 263
[pages of document torn and with burn marks]
Questions to be put to the Recruit before Enlistment
1. What is your name? Henry Augustus TILBURY
2. In or near what Parish or Town were you born? Kasanli, India
3. Are you a British Subject? Yes
4. Do you know your Age? Yes
5. What is your age? [Warning to give right age] 18
6. What is your Trade or Calling? Telegraphist
7. Are you or have you ever been an Apprentice? Yes. Saharanpore, Mr. STEWART, Postmaster, 6 mths.
8. Have you resided out of your father's house for 3 years continuously ... [illegible] ? No
9. Are you married? No
10. Have you ever been convicted by the Civil Power? No
11. Have you ever been discharged from any part of Her Majesty's Forces with ignominiy ... No
12. Do you now belong, or have you ever served in Her Majesty's Army, Reserve or Royal Navy? No
13. Do you know belong to the Volunteers, or to the Naval Artillery Volunteers, or to the Royal lNaval Volunteers? Yes, Horse Volunteers
14. Have you truly stated the whole, if any, or your previous service? Yes
15. Have you ever been rejected as unfit for Her Majesty's service? No
16. Are you willing to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated? Yes
17. For what Co___ are you willing to be enlisted .... Manchester Regiment
[page cut off, burn marks]
pg. 2
Age physically equivalent to: 18 yrs.
Height 5 ft. 8¾ inches
Weight 9 stone 9 lbs.
Chest Measurement: 32½ inches
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Black
Religious Denomination: Ch. of England
Distinctive Marks: Small round depression seen outer side of Left Knee - Port Wine stain extending whole length outer side of Right Thigh & Leg.
Certificate of Primary Vaccination ...
[illegible] [page cut off]
pg. 3
[Heading illegible]
1. Service at ...and Ab___ including former service of re-enlisted men, when allowed to reckon towards ... C Pay or Pension
County: India From 11.10.89 To 7.1.97 7 yrs. 88 days
2. Educated at [military schools]? No
3. Name and Address of Next of Kin: Father: A.S. TILBURY Pension Apothecary, Saharanpore
[page damaged and torn]
pg. 4
Manchester Regt., 2nd Battalion, Attested, rank Private, 11.10.89
Statement of the Services of No. 2733 Henry Augustus TILBURY
Service towards limited engagement reckons from 11.10.89
Manchester Regiment, 2nd Bn. Continued Pte. 11.10.89
Granted G.C. Pay 11.10.93 [good conduct]
A.R. .... India), Transferred, Pte. 7.1.97
Granted 2nd G.C. Pay
Dis. Term 1st period 10.10.01
[page damaged and torn]
[The document appears incomplete, no other service details, no receipt for pay etc.]