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Crimean War

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Alexander

Alexander Report 30 Jul 2003 14:36

I'm looking for information on my GGGGrandfather William CURTIS who died some time between 1857-1861. A notebook left by my Grandfather says he "ran away to join the army." and "fought in the Crimean" Are there any records of soldiers in that war which might list him? I don't know his rank or regiment but I am prepared to do a lot of searching! I just need to know where to start... TIA Alex

Sue in Sx

Sue in Sx Report 30 Jul 2003 15:09

Alexander - your best bet would be the PRO at Kew, they can also help you to find his regiment. Sue.

Sue in Sx

Sue in Sx Report 30 Jul 2003 15:11

Just looked at the dates you gave - pardon me if i'm wrong, someone will correct me - but was'nt the Crimean War 1854-1856? S.

George

George Report 30 Jul 2003 15:13

Yes the crimean war was in the 1850's. George

Alexander

Alexander Report 30 Jul 2003 15:20

Thanks for you replies. Yes, the dates are correct. I wonder if maybe he died from his wounds after the war, as his wife and 2 young children appear on the 1861 census, his wife being a widow then.

Sue in Sx

Sue in Sx Report 30 Jul 2003 15:23

Alexander - get the book Tracing your Ancestors in the PRO by Amanda Bevan from your library - it's got loads of info on Army records. S.