Henry Carney: My great grandfather

The first soldier in the Carney East Yorkshire regiment family, was Henry Carney, my great grandfather. Born in the parish of Aglish, Castlebar in 1838, Co Mayo. Enrolled as a volunteer in South Mayo Rifles Militia aged 21 On his service record he is described as having 5ft 5ins, light grey eyes, fresh complexion and occupation Labourer
Released on 6th December 1858 after paying 18s and 6d

Joined 15th Regiment of Foot (this was later re-named the East Yorkshire Regiment) at Westport in 1858. Service number 1000 Promoted to Corporal in 1860.Tried by Court Martial for 'drunkenness on parade'. Promoted to Corporal in 1866, promoted to Sergeant in 1875 Confined for two days and Court Martialled for 'disobedience of orders' in 1876 Reduced to Private and released and forfeited one Good Conduct Badge

During his service career he received four Good Conduct Badges in total and during his time in service was stationed at Gibralter and Malta.
Address on Discharge 4 Island Bridge Barracks Dublin

Military history above researched by Tom Tulloch-Marshall

Henry Carney married Jane McMahon on 2nd February 1871 in the Catholic Chapel of St James Dublin. Both were of full age. Henry's occupation was given as 'soldier', his residence Richmond Barracks, his fathers name Remegius Carney, labourer.
Jane's residence Hospital Land Island Bridge, father Charles McMahon, labourer.

Family legend has it that Henry was a formidable man and he certainly looks it in the photo: