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Thomas (James) HOLLAND, son of Thomas HOLLAND (c. 1786-c. 1835) and Catherine ADAMS (c. 1794-c. 1872), was born circa 1817 in South Lopham, Norfolk. He was attested into the military on 6 December 1836 - aged 19, a sadler by trade, joined up at Ipswich, joining the 17th Regiment of Lancers, Private 496. Thomas’s service was terminated on 21 August 1837 due to disability reasons. He was diagnosed with chronic rheumatism, mainly affecting his knees, this not being as a result of his time in the service, so was deemed unfit for further service. He had served for 282 days in total when finally discharged on 13 September 1837. On 14 July 1883 he was admitted to St. Andrew’s Workhouse in Norwich from the parish of St. Augustine. Thomas died on 8 May 1884 in St. Andrew’s Workhouse in Norwich aged 66.

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HOLLAND, Thomas (James)
Family Historian Individual Narrative Thomas (James) HOLLAND, son of Thomas HOLLAND (c. 1786-c. 1835) and Catherine ADAMS (c. 1794-c. 1872), was born circa 1817 in South Lopham, Norfolk. He was attested into the military on 6 December 1836 - aged 19, a sadler by trade, joined up at Ipswich, joining the 17th Regiment of Lancers, Private 496. Thomas’s service was terminated on 21.08.1837 due to disability reasons. He was diagnosed with chronic rheumatism, mainly affecting his knees, this not being as a result of his time in the ..... View full FH text (See notes below)
Birth:	1817 : South Lopham, Norfolk
Banns:	29.06.1845, 06.07.1845, 13.07.1845 : Norwich, Norfolk
Marriage:	20.07.1845 at Norwich, Norfolk to Mary Gobbett KING : 1845 Q3 Norwich Norfolk Vol 13 Page 403
1841 Census:	- : At the time of the 1841 Census, there is no proven entry for Thomas, but it is possible that he was living in Scott's Yard, Norwich, 20, a labourer, in the household of Ann PHILLIPS. (???)
1851 Census:	Heigham Causeway, Heigham, Norwich Norfolk : 32, harness maker, living with wife Mary (32) and children James (4), Ellen (2) and William (1). (HO107 Piece 1816 Folio 396 Page 42 Schedule 188)
1861 Census:	Heigham, Norwich Norfolk : 43, harness maker, living with wife Ann (43, housewife) and children James (14, grocer), Ellen (12, scholar), William (11), Joseph (9), Mary (7) and Agnes (2). (RG09 Piece 1516 Folio 168 Page 30 Schedule 194)
1871 Census:	Botolph Street, Norwich, Norfolk : 53, harness maker, living with son Joseph (18, harness maker). (RG10 Piece 1808 Folio 50 Page 16 Schedule 124)
1881 Census:	3 Howards Yard, Norwich, Norfolk : 63, harness maker, a lodger. (RG11 Piece 1928 Folio 11 Page 13 Schedule 1030)
Death:	08.05.1884 : St. Andrew's Workhouse, Norwich, Norfolk : Aged 66 years.
Military:	Thomas was attested into the military on 6 December 1836 - aged 19, a sadler by trade, joined up at Ipswich, joining the 17th Regiment of Lancers, Private 496. His service was terminated on 21 August 1837 due to disability reasons. He was diagnosed with chronic rheumatism, mainly affecting his knees, this not being as a result of his time in the service, so was deemed unfit for further service. He had served for 282 days in total when finally discharged on 13 September 1837.
Notes:	On 14.07.1883 he was admitted to St. Andrew's Workhouse in Norwich from the parish of St. Augustine.
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