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Thomas Sheward born c.1815. Army Deserter.

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Nala

Nala Report 6 Apr 2016 09:09

Once again to Kathleen and Detective,

Thanking you both for helping me. Nala :-)

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 5 Apr 2016 21:29

I would imagine that Royal Marines would be right as DetEcTive has found.

Kath. x

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 5 Apr 2016 19:52

The image isn't on Findmypast only the transcription. So what you see is what you get.

The National Archives entry may make things clearer

http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C10035674
Reference: ADM 157/27/319
Description:

Folios 319-320. Thomas Sheward, born Worcestershire.

Attestation papers to serve in the Royal Marines at Woolwich 1834 (when aged 19).

Discharged 1836 as Run.
Date: 1834-1836
Held by: The National Archives, Kew
Legal status: Public Record
Language: English
Closure status: Open Document, Open Description

The records haven't been digitalised. The NA link gives further ones to enquire about the cost to do so. If you can visit the NA at Kew, they will be free to view.
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Interestingly, the NA site gives other references for Thomas Sheward who may be related to 'yours'.

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Nala

Nala Report 5 Apr 2016 13:28

Thanks Kath, That is the one I was thinking of.


I do not fully understand the findings though.

I take it that he Deserted from some barracks in Woolwich.
What is or was Corps RM. ?

Nala. :-)

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 5 Apr 2016 13:22

Is this the record you mean:-

First name(s) Thomas
Last name SHEWARD
Alias -
Age years 21
Age months -
Birth year 1815
Birth parish -
Birth town Hartlebury
Birth county Worcestershire
Birth country England
Corps RM, Woolwich Div
Year 1836
Day 18
Month May
Summary RM, Woolwich Div; 21; Hartlebury; Worcester; Labourer; 18 May 1836
Record set Army Deserters 1828-1840
Category Military, armed forces & conflict
Subcategory Regimental & service records
Collections from Great Britain

Kath. x

Nala

Nala Report 5 Apr 2016 12:53

I have noticed that there is a list covering Army Deserters.

One of my past relatives was Thomas Sheward born 1812/1815 in Astley, Worcestershire and later lived in Hartlebury, Worcestershire.

Does any one have access to this list and could they help me with any information from it too.
Nala.