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James Sheridan was the son of James and Mary Sheridan. |
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Private James Sheridan is buried in Doingt Communal Cemetery Extension. His inscription reads: AT THE RIVER'S CRYSTAL BRINK CHRIST SHALL JOIN EACH BROKEN LINK |
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Private James Sheridan and his brother are listed on page 152 of the Armagh Dead in the Great War. |
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James was born about 1894 in County Monaghan. |
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Known family: James Sheridan, Mary Sheridan, Patrick Sheridan (born about 1887, County Monaghan), Thomas Sheridan (born about 1893, County Monaghan), James Sheridan (born about 1894, County Monaghan), Catherine Sheridan (born 3rd December 1899, Blackwatertown). |
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The 1901 census lists James as age seven, living with the family at house 8 in Carrickaness, Glenaul, County Armagh. His father was a flax dresser. |
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James Sheridan was living in Sixmilecross when he enlisted in Omagh. |
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Private James Sheridan arrived in the Balkans with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers on 9th August 1915. |
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In his will, he left all to his mother, Mary Sheridan, who was living at Allistragh, County Armagh. |
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Private James Sheridan was serving with the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers when he died of wounds near Saint Quentin in France on Saturday 5th October 1918. He was 26 years old. |
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In the event of my death, I give the whole of my property and effects to my mother Mrs Mary Sheridan, Allesbraghmile, Armagh, Ireland. Signed James Sheridan, Private 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Date 29th September 1918. |
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Last Will and Testament of James Sheridan: |
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The CWGC record Private James Sheridan as the son of James Sheridan of Mullyconnor, Dungannon, County Tyrone. It also records that his brother Thomas Sheridan, also died in the war. |
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James’ brother, Private Thomas Sheridan,, also died in the war. |
