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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Wiltshire => Topic started by: robbyd on Thursday 06 January 05 14:53 GMT (UK)

Title: Army enlistment?
Post by: robbyd on Thursday 06 January 05 14:53 GMT (UK)

Hi, My gggrandfather joined the 61st regiment of foot in september 1839 would anyone know where in Wiltshire there was a recruitment office/barracks?.

My gggrandfather lived in the Wylye area

Any help would be very much appreciated.

Kind Regards
Robert

Title: Re: Army enlistment?
Post by: cicely on Sunday 27 February 05 21:46 GMT (UK)

This may not be directly relevant... but my ancestor (from Highworth, Wilts) joined the 62nd foot regiment in 1807 - and enlisted in Pendennis, Cornwall.

You can find more information on the Wiltshire regiments here on www.regiments.org

cicely