Parkhurst Barracks, Carisbrooke

[Carino]

Hello,   
I am trying to find some history to do with the above,  my ancestor James Roberts was a private soldier in the 36th foot regiment but I understand that there is always a possibility that he may be in another Regiment at some point. In 1851 at the time of the census he was stationed at the barracks and I would love to know why he was there at that time.  Was something going on that needed him to be there and how many regiments were also there in 1851, I know at a later date he was at Weedon, Northampton and then a little later at Cork, Ireland.

If anyone has any information or knowledge regarding the Barracks please can you get in touch as I want to find out as much as I can about  my ancestors life.   Thank you very much in advance.

[IOW Maiden]

Hello Carino,
you might find this site of some use, I havn't checked but I do know they have a section on soldiers and a section on the prison.

http://members.lycos.co.uk/s0uthbury/

regards IOW Maiden.

[Carino]

Hello,

Thank you for the web link I haven't looked at it yet but I will do in a moment.

Can I be cheeky and ask you if your last name is Maiden,  as it is my last name and I am not having much luck in finding my ancestors.

Thank you once again.