Surgn. Lt. Col. Edward Albert RAWSON M.D. 2
- Born: 27 Sep 1843, Carlow, Carlow, Ireland
- Christened: 27 Dec 1843, Carlow, Carlow, Ireland
- Marriage (1): Agnes Cuthbert JOHNSTONE on 24 Jul 1872 in New Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland 1
- Died: 7 Jul 1929, Cheltenham, Gloucester, England with Gd. father Wyatt aged 85
- Buried: Cheltenham Cemetery Grave B/2244
General Notes:
of Barrowville county Carlow, Ireland (http://www.barrowvillehouse.com/)
M.B. (Bachelor of Medicine) Source Marriage certificate H.M. Thomas - D.V.H. Rawson
Carlow Directory 1904: Edward A. Rawson Carlow Poor Law Union Carlow
I believe this must have been a very significant position as the Carlow Poor Law Union covered most of the towns located in the county. For a list of the towns that fell under the Carlow Poor Law Union in the 19th century at least, go to the IreAtlas site at: <http://www.seanruad.com> Registered Medical Practitioners, Ireland 1904: E. A. Rawson Registered Medical Practitioner Carlow Carlow
Harts Army list 1888: The King's Royal Rifle corps, 8th Battalion (formerly Carlow Rifles): Med. Off. - Edward A. Rawson, MD. Surg. Major ... 1 Mar. 73
Agnes Death Certif.: Widow of Edward Albert Rawson, M.D. Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel R.A.M.C. Reserve
"The Times" 17 Oct. 1908 pg.9: 8th Kings Royal Rifles Corps. Surg. Lt. Col. E.A. Rawson retires with permission to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform (sept.27).
On his retirement in 1908, sold Barrowville to Michael Governey (source grand-son Eugene Carbery: eugene.carberyATgmail.com)
Cheltenham Cemetery Grave 3, B/2244: In Memory of Edward Albert Rawson. Late of Barrowville Carlow. Surgn Lt Colonel 8th K.R.R.C. (Carlowrifles) Who died on July 7th 1929. In his 86th year. Also To the Beloved Memory Of Agnes Cuthbert, His Wife Who Died on October 14th 1932 In Her 81st Year
Edward married Agnes Cuthbert JOHNSTONE, daughter of David JOHNSTONE and Agnes CUTHBERT, on 24 Jul 1872 in New Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland.1 (Agnes Cuthbert JOHNSTONE was born in Scotland, christened on 26 Dec 1851 in Old Parish, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland, died on 14 Oct 1932 in Milton House, Monifieth, Angus, Scotland and was buried in Cheltenham Cemetery Grave B/2244.)
Marriage Notes:
Intimations The Watt Library index of family history notices Agnes Cuthbert, eldest daughter of David Johnstone, to Edward A. Rawson, Carlow, Ireland, at Bellaire, Greenock on 24th July 1872 by Rev McCulloch (Greenock Advertiser 27.7.1872)
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