1880 Jan 1 born Aberdeen
1881 census in Peterhead. His father is a Cooper
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| John Elrich | 39 | Head |
| Christina Elrich | 41 | Wife |
| Barbara Elrich | 15 | Daughter |
| Morrice Elrich | 9 | Son |
| Jas Elrich | 1 | Son |
1891 census at Crooked Lane, Peterhead
| John Elrick | 49 | Head |
| Christina Elrick | 54 | Wife |
| James G Elrick | 10 | Son |
| Emily C Elrick | 8 | Daur (Daughter) |
1898 Mar 18 Enlisted in Gordon Highlanders
1906 Mar 18 Transfers to Army Reserve
1914 Mar 18 His period in Army Reserve expires. I think that he then enlisted in Naval Reserve.
1914 Dec 9 Mobilised in Royal Naval Reserve
1919 Jun 19 Disembodied
1921 Jun 29 enlisted with RIC no 82148. Labourer & ex-Soldier
1922 Jan 30 Disbanded from RIC
1854 Died Aberdeen