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Title: John James
Post by: GYPO on Thursday 24 December 15 15:40 GMT (UK)

 Can anyone please help,on 1851 Census Narberth,i find in number 4Bridge,a John James
 together with his wife Ann and son William,can anyone decipher Johns' occupation.
         Many Thanks,Gypo.

Title: Re: John James
Post by: omega 1 on Thursday 24 December 15 16:03 GMT (UK)

Hello GYPO  :)

John is an Out Pensioner of Chelsea,born Amroth,Pembrokeshire.

Is this your chap ?

Kind regards

omega

Title: Re: John James
Post by: rosie99 on Thursday 24 December 15 16:04 GMT (UK)

HO107 / Piece    2475 Folio 522 p1
Schedule 4 - Bridge

Out pensioner Chelsea

Title: Re: John James
Post by: GYPO on Thursday 24 December 15 16:42 GMT (UK)

Many thanks to you both for replying to my querie.Could that mean he had been a professional soldier.Where can I get more information on this topic.Once again many thanks.Gypo.

Title: Re: John James
Post by: rosie99 on Thursday 24 December 15 17:31 GMT (UK)

FindMyPast has Chelsea Pensioner records
http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-records/british-army-service-records-1760-1915