NameCaptain Thomas Andrew (Daniel) Gilson RN, GG Grandfather
Birth1795
Death20 Oct 1873, Croydon, Surrey, England
Baptism5 Jan 1796, St Pancras, Chichester, Sussex, England
MemoAccording to Elisabeth Burton.
OccupationServed in the Royal Navy.
Note 1“Thomas Andrew Gilson entered the Navy 21 May 1812; passed his examination in 1818; obtained his commission 16 Jan 1829; and since 3 Apr 1833 has been in the Coast Guard. He is the senior lieutenant of 1829.”
Note 2Nicki Heath in 2009 said he was a Lieutenant retired on half pay. Dave Davenport believes the ‘Captain was a courtesy title: “He is listed as Lt. in 1829 and became chief officer in the coast guard in 1836 and retired on pension in 1850”.
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