1875 Arctic Expedition & John Saggers
John Langston Saggers, born London 1852, died 1921,was on HMS Discovery under George S Nares and 2 other ships. They were away from 1875 till 1876 and returned to Portsmouth and a heroes welcome.John settled in Portsmouth, married and had at least 7 children - one, John Martin, was killed at Battle of Jutland on HMS Black Prince. Others lived Hants / Sussex.
My step children are descended from first dau. Ethel Lydie Marie.
Any contact with other descendantswelcome.Or anyone with John's family connections in London.
www.cavillconnections.co.uk has story of Arctic expedition and crew list.
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Re: 1875 Arctic Expedition & John Saggers
Adrian North 5/10/10