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Thomas Kirkpatrick was born on 30th May 1882 in Errigal, County Tyrone. He was the eldest of four sons, all born in the Ballygawley area. |
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Thomas Kirkpatrick was the son of Francis and Isabella Kirkpatrick. Francis Kirkpatrick and Isabella Clements were married on 21st August 1879 in the district of Omagh. |
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In his will, Thomas left all to his brothers Francis and Robert. |
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Known family: Francis Kirkpatrick, Isabella Kirkpatrick, Thomas Kirkpatrick (born 30th May 1882), Francis Kirkpatrick (born 24th March 1884), Robert Kirkpatrick (born 2nd May 1886), Andrew Kirkpatrick (born 21st February 1888). |
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There was a Francis Kirkpatrick who died in the Ballygawley area on 14th November 1889, aged 44. This is presumed to be his father. Thomas would have been just seven years old. |
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Thomas was living in Augher when he went to Omagh to enlist. Because he became a Company Sergeant Major, it may be assumed that he had a long service in the army. |
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The 1901 census does not list Thomas as living with the family at house 2 in Lisnawery, Favor Royal, Tyrone. His mother was a widow. They were a farming family. |
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The 1911 census does not list Thomas as living with the family at house 4 in Lisnawery, Favor Royal. |
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Company Sergeant Major Thomas Kirkpatrick arrived in France on 5th October 1915. |
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The family details have been acquired through a process of elimination and deduction. There is no proof that these are correct. |
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Thomas was living in Augher when he went to Omagh to enlist. |
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'In the event of my death, I give the whole of my property to my brother's Francis G Kirkpatrick of Lisnameary, Augher and Robert John Kirkpatrick of Sydney Australia in equal shares.' |
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Last Will and Testament of Thomas Kirkpatrick: |
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Company Sergeant Major Thomas Kirkpatrick is buried in Authuile Military Cemetery at the Somme in France. |