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Army children in the 1800's
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Derek | Report | 4 May 2005 23:20 |
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Hi Deborah, Many thanks for the offer to look him up for me. He was Joseph Baker of the 85th Regiment of foot. Born Bishopsteignton, Devon in 1795. Regimental No 172, served from 1813 to 1837. His wife in the 1851 census was Elizabeth. The regiment was in Malta from 1821 to 1831. Don't suppose that they got home leave!! Best regards Derek Baker |
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Lindsay | Report | 1 May 2005 01:58 |
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sorry to butt in but could you check to see if ther was an Alexander Taylor, he was born in India around 1860? I don't know what regiment his father served with, but he was an engineer. Thank you. |
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Deborah | Report | 1 May 2005 01:25 |
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Hello Derek Yes the wives did sometimes go with them and on 1837 online they have overseas births from 1761 to 1994 for soldiers ,consulars etc. I have quite a few pages already saved so if you tell me the mans Surname I would gladly check my files first Deborah |
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Derek | Report | 1 May 2005 00:22 |
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Does anyone know if there was record kept of children born to serving soldiers? My relation was in the 85th Regiment of Foot from 1813 to 1837. I have traced the regiments movements (through the pay records held at Kew) but they give no indication as to the marital status of the men. He seems to have spent 10 years in Malta (1821 - 1831). Did wives go with the men in those days? Derek |
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