Thomas MARWICK, born 1839, Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

[BAC3]

Hello,

TNA WO 12/7152 indicates that Thomas Marwick in 1871 was a Private in the 61st (South
Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot, stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia.   He had served at least 10 years with the Regiment according to TNA WO 12/7142 in 1861, then stationed in Devonport.

Sadly, I can find no further information for him after 1871 and wonder if anyone can help or suggest other military records that can be researched.

Thank you,

BAC3

[jim1]

1870-2 they were in Canada back in the UK until 1880 & then posted to India.

[BAC3]

Thank you for the information about the Regiment's movements.

[BAC3]

Hello,

I have now uncovered from Ancestry that a Private Thomas MERWICK of the 61st Regiment of Foot was discharged on 02/04/1872 (reference:  Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Admissions and Discharges, 1715-1925, Class: WO121, Piece Number: 226).

Would this be Thomas MARWICK as a transcription mistake??   If so, could anyone help with any further details please.

Thank you,

BAC3

[jim1]

It may not necessarily be a mistake it could be written as heard by the clerk.
You will need to download it & see what other details are on it.
It's on FindMyPast.

[BAC3]

Jim1

If you are referring to the "Military, armed forces & conflict" category on FindMyPast then the relevant items cited are 1861 and 1871, both of which are mentioned in my opening post.

My question I suppose really wants the answer how to access the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, Records, from 1872, which, sadly, I have failed to do.

BAC3

[ShaunJ]

My question I suppose really wants the answer how to access the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, Records, from 1872, which, sadly, I have failed to do.

The 1872 ledger entry is also on FindMyPast. I'm assuming it's the same record.

[jim1]

The discharge document on FindMyPast appears to be the same as on Ancestry which I assume you already have & it contains the information in your opening post.
I have seen discharge documents that contain additional information with regard to family but obviously in this case it doesn't.
I would say however that they are the same person.
Most men were "out pensioners" & were not residing at the Chelsea hospital.

[BAC3]

Thank You All,

I think I have exhausted search possibilities and will have to assume there is no further information available after April 1872 and his army discharge.

BAC3