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Armed Forces / 78th Foot Queens regiment St Helena
« on: Thursday 16 August 18 22:42 BST (UK) »
Been searching for years for evidence of Benjamin Stark being in the St Helena Regiment and have found some documents relating to him. Could anyone tell me what 'out pension' is please? He is listed as being out pension of 6d on 24.06.1851, and it commenced on 16.07.1851. Unfortunately he is listed as deceased on 29.07.1851 but no reason give. His pension was paid, presumably to his widow until 17.07.1853. I would love to know what the cause of his death was and how his family returned home as his wife was possibly pregnant at the time. Still one step at a time even if each step takes 10 years! Regards