Marine Artillery - James Edwards 1786-1845

[barnesyard]

One of my Ancesters, James Edwards, born 1786 Wiltshire and died 1845 in Trowbridge, was described on the marriage certificate of his daughter Martha in 1857 as "Private in Marine Artillery" - deceased.   On his death certificate he is described as a Pensioner - he was 59 and died of Gangrene of Leg - 6 months.   Can anyone tell me if it is possible to find his military records based on this information, would they exist? - and how I would go about it?

Any advice gratefully received!
June

[Sylviaann]

You could try Documents online from the national archives
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/searchthearchives/

There could be some discharge papers especially if he was a pensioner.  It may be difficult as it is such a common name.  You do have to pay to look at the documents but I have copies of some wonderful papers for my ancestor Elijah Burrows dated 1799 and 1802

Sylviaann

[barnesyard]

Thank you for that - but no joy!   Will keep plodding!
June