Born in Quebec.1,2

This record is taken from his baptisim
Royal Hibernian Military School records record his birth as 1 February 1841
WO97 Soldiers Discharge Papers  records his birth as 2 March 1841 in Loughrea, Co. Galway

Baptised in St-Jean-l'Evangeliste, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec.2

Entry reads (translated from the French);
"Martin Gormoley the Eighth of September 1839 We come together to baptise Martin born 21 August , latest of the legitimate marriage  of
Martin Gormoley of sixty-fifth Regiment and Harriet Oar, Godfather Thomas ?? Godmother Marie McLoughlin
In whose presence I make my signature.
J E Morisset. P

At this time Martin Senior was serving with 65th Regiment of Foot at Fort Lennox, Isle aux Noix, Quebec. Which stands on the Richelieu River a few miles south of
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

Educated Royal Hibernian Military School, Phoenix Park, Dublin.3

Entry Register records
Birth: 1 Feb 1841
Age: 12 years 2 Months
Height 4ft 5in
Weight: 4st 12lb
Rank: Corporal
Fathers County Regiment: Yorkshire N Riding 2nd of Foot
Fathers Regiment: 65th Regiment of Foot
Notes: Army Volunteer
Place: Dublin

Other event in Military - Joined at Dublin.1

Resident in Mian Meer, Lahore, India.3

1861 Worldwide Army Index WO12/9498
Recorded as - Drummer / Fifer, 3169, 94th of Foot.

Resident in Aldershot (with The Regiment 94th of Foot.).4

Recorded as - Private soldier, age 30, unmarried, born Ireland

Occupation Private, 3169, 94th Regiment of Foot.1

Resident in The Barracks, Belfast.5

Married Ellen Gregory in St. Ann's, Belfast.5

Birth of son Thomas Gregory Gormley in Possibly India.9

Resident in South Camp, Aldershot, Hampshire.6

Birth of daughter Ellen Harriet Gormley in Female Hospital, Aldershot, Hampshire.6

Death of daughter Ellen Harriet Gormley in Farnham, Hampshire.10

Resident in "Unknown as a Private Soldier".5

As noted on the birth certificate of son Martin Andrew.
He was serving in South Africa

Birth of son Martin Andrew Gormley in Belfast Lying in Hospital.5

Other event in Military - Netley, Hampshire. Discharged to pension at the rate of one shilling per day to be paid quarterly at Belfast..1

National Archives WO22

Other event in Lydenburg, Transvaal.3

"From the Nominal Roll of Officers, Non-Commissioned officers and Men belonging the 94th Regiment entitled to Medals for Operations in South Africa against the Zulu's and Sekukuni during 1879."
Gormley Martin 3169 noted that he was engaged in the fight against both Zulu and Sekukuni and he was now with the 65 Bde Depot.
The award being the South Africa Medal and Clasp

The South Africa Medal (1879SAM) was instituted in 1879 and was awarded by the British Government to members of the British Army and Royal Naval Brigade involved in a series of South African tribal wars between 1877 - 1879.

Occupation Army Pensioner.7,5

Resident in 84 Henry Street, Belfast.7

Birth of son Laurence Michael Gormley in 84 Henry Street, Belfast.5

Resident in 110 Henry Street, Belfast.5

Death of son Laurence Michael Gormley in 110 Henry Street, Belfast.5

Birth of daughter Mary Jane Gormley in 110 Henry Street, Belfast.5

Death of son Martin Andrew Gormley in 110 Henry Street, Belfast.5

Birth of daughter Ellen Harriet Gormley in 110 Henry Street, Belfast.5

Death of daughter Ellen Harriet Gormley in 110 Henry Street, Belfast.5

Occupation Labourer.5

Resident in 24 Cosgrove Street, Belfast.5

Birth of daughter Ellen Harriet Gormley in 24 Cosgrove Street, Belfast.5,7

Birth of son Martin Andrew Gormley in 24 Cosgrove Street, Belfast.5,7

Death of daughter Ellen Harriet Gormley in 24 Cosgrove Street, Belfast.5

Death of son Martin Andrew Gormley in 24 Cosgrove Street, Belfast.5

Resident in 10 Stanley Place, Belfast.5

Death of son Thomas Gregory Gormley in 10 Stanley Place, Belfast.5

Occupation Army Pensioner.5

Resident in 2 Stanley Place, Belfast.5

Died in The Workhouse, Belfast.5,8

Cardiac Disease - Some Time
Admitted to the Workhouse on 14 December 1899 as Martin Gormley male of 54 years. Married, Pensioner of 2 Stanley Place,
religion noted as C of I  - No illness specified but entry noted "By Way of Loan" Date of death entered as 21 Dec 1895