Tralee Barracks

[Grumpyoldgit]

I have seen an earlier posting that mentions Tralee Barracks.

My GGG Grandfather, Robert Hughes b abt 1800 was in the Wexford Militia and then the 12th Foot. His son, Robert Hughes was baptised 1/7/1838 at the Parish Church of Tralee. R.C.
Is it likely that the 12th Foot would have been stationed there at that time?  He was married in Cork in 1837 and was discharged in 1838 according the the National Archives in Kew, though i have not been able to see the records to get the detail.

I'm trying to establish whether he would have been stationed there or might have lived there briefly to start his family after being discharged.

Some records describe him as a Master Baker though I am unsure whether this would have referred to his time during or after his army service.

Bob

[Cliffsull]

Tralee had one Barracks in the 1750-1820's period.
Ballymullen came later.
the Original British Barracks was located North of the current Mall in Tralee.
This can be seen on Charles Smith Map of 1756

[Kiltaglassan]

Welcome to RootsChat 

You have just replied to a thread from 2010.

Tralee had one Barracks in the 1750-1820's period.
Ballymullen came later.
the Original British Barracks was located North of the current Mall in Tralee.
This can be seen on Charles Smith Map of 1756

The MapGenie 6 Inch First Edition (in colour) from the OSi National Townland and Historical Map Viewer shows the Infantry barracks at Ballymullen [1829-1841].

https://arcg.is/1LGGe80

[Wexflyer]

OP last logged on in 2011, but to answer the original question:
1835 - The 12th Foot embarked for Ireland from England. Quartered Dublin
1836  - Athlone.
1837  - Formed into 6 service and 4 depot companies. The 6 service companies embarked for
           Mauritius from Cork.
1838 - The four depot companies remaining in Ireland were now stationed in Kinsale and Tralee.
1839 - Depot companies departed for Wales.

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/54054/54054-h/54054-h.htm#Page_89