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General => Armed Forces => Topic started by: Lisa_Dee1969 on Saturday 24 October 20 17:26 BST (UK)
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Hello not sure if I'm in the correct place? Im trying to research my Grandfather x3 and 4 in India 1800s where would I be best to look for their service numbers etc, cant find much on FindMyPast and Ancestry? I was going to subscribe to a certain war/ forces website but the reviews weren't that good, so decided against it.
Be so grateful for any help.
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If you put his details up, someone may be able to help your search.
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It's complicated. Many soldiers in India pre 1857 were in the East India Company's army, not in the British Army. Some records are online in FamilySearch, some on the FIBIS website. Also see the British Library website, which holds the EIC's records.
For British Army records, guidance can be found on the National Archives website - this link might be a good start - https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/british-army-soldiers-up-to-1913/
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Thank you, Its a John Rogers born around 1830 married to Jane Anne Keily he died around 1870 suicide I believe, gun shot wound, his son is Alfred Rogers 1863-1932
I really struggle with the National Archives, I never seem to find anything of anyone, maybe Im doing something wrong?
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Previous thread with much more information: https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=748162
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Blimey, Id forgotten all this.....Thank you so much, ive had a break and deleted the tree then started again and its taking me to the same places. Im so happy now :)