You have been so helpful with the WW1 question can I ask you about something els

[yellowfurbaby]

I have also found some info regarding a Great Great Grandfather by the name of Richard Roderick Grant.  He was born around 1839 in Bolton Lancs and was in the military for many years. Most of his children were born in the East indies and my Great Grandfather was born in Scotland.  I am interested to know about his work in the east indies as he seemed to have spent alot of time there. On the 1881 census he is described as a Pay M Sergt 1 W Y Militia. Living here "barracks 718th Bde Depots" Tanshelf Pontefract.

How do I find out about this chap?

Many thanks

[harribobs]

the militia isn't my area I'm afraid 

[neil1821]

He wouldn't have been in the militia when serving in the East Indies, militia were home service only.

First thing you really need to discover is his regiment during this time.
You say most of his children were born in the east indies. Have you searched for their birth certificates in the GRO Army Births Indices?

If you care you care me names and approx. dates, I could have a quick look for you. With luck, you'll find the birth entries and these will mention a regiment.

Neil

[yellowfurbaby]

Hi, I have no idea what the milita is and did not know it was home service. Ok here goes.

Richard Roderick Grant (Father) born approx 1839
Bolton, Lancashire, England

Occupation in 1881 Occupation: Pay M Sergt 1 W Y Militia
 
Registration district: Pontefract 
Sub-registration district: Pontefract 
ED, institution, or vessel: Barracks 7 and 8 Bae Depots


William David Grant  (Son)
Born: 1865
East Indies 

Richard R Grant (Son)
Born: 1871
East Indies


George Grant (son)
Born: 1873
East Indies


Wifes name was Annie. Sometime after 1873 they left and came to come and live ere

Civil parish: Tanshelf 
County/Island: Yorkshire 
Country: England 
 
Street address: "barracks 718th Bde Depots" Tanshelf Pontefract

That is according the 1881 census. After that the family moved to Bolton.


Many thanks

[neil1821]

I'm slightly confused as there are what seems to be duplicate entries with different regiments specified, but anyway the GRO Regimental Birth Indices has the following entries:

William D. Grant, born Murree, Punjab 1865 (regiments mentioned 72nd, 91st, 79th)

Richard R. Grant, born Kussowlic (looks like that anyway) 1870. Same regiments mentioned

George Grant, born Umballa, Punjab 1873 (regiments mentioned 72nd, 91st)

Hopefully that's given you a lead.
Neil

[dortmund]

Hi,

The 1st West Yorks Militia became the 3rd Bn King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, on the Cardwell changes in 1881.

The records are in WO 68/448 , 474 , 499, at the NA.

His rank is shown as Pay Master Sergeant.

Hope this helps

Trevor

[yellowfurbaby]

Thanks for all your help I really do appriciate it. I am offf out now for the day but when I come back I will have a good luck at the info you have given me and try to make sense of it so I can store it,