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Georgina

Georgina Report 16 Sep 2007 19:24

Hi Ann,

No he died of consumption whilst still in service in 1871. I have details of what his wife was given.

Georgina

was plain ann now annielaurie

was plain ann now annielaurie Report 16 Sep 2007 19:08

His service records would hopefully be at National Archives in Kew, if he was discharged to pension.

Georgina

Georgina Report 16 Sep 2007 18:56

Thanks for your replies. Could you tell me Paul where I could find the site for India.

Georgina

Paul Barton, Special Agent

Paul Barton, Special Agent Report 16 Sep 2007 18:47

Have you checked out the Family History in India website?

was plain ann now annielaurie

was plain ann now annielaurie Report 16 Sep 2007 18:33

Yes, wives did travel with their husbands. The muster rolls for the regiment (at National Archives) may mention wife and any children, although children wouldn't be named, probably just their ages given.

Georgina

Georgina Report 16 Sep 2007 18:16

I have a Private with the 50th Foot Regiment marrying in Ireland in 1857. From the records the 50th Foot Regiment travelled to Ceylon in July of 1857. Their first child was born in early 1858 in Dublin, Ireland - so I assume the wife stayed at home. In 1860 their second child was born in Ceylon. What was the situation with wives and privates/corporals. Would his wife have travelled out later. Any information would be helpful.

Georgina