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Beginners => Family History Beginners Board => Topic started by: Mljpa on Tuesday 20 December 22 16:22 GMT (UK)
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Hi
I am trying to find war records for my g.grandfather x2. I have a marriage record for him in 1816 in Llanycrwys, Carmarthenshire area, Wales. I also have a death record for him in 1838 in Carmarthenshire. He is recorded in both as Price Edwards, however the story passed down the family is that on his death bed he admitted that his name was really Edward Price and that he had deserted from the army, hence changing his name. So, following this his children used the surname Price which has then been passed down the generations. His widow and children are recorded as Price in all the censuses. Looking at the dates I guess he would have been in the Napoleonic war. I was wondering where I might find these records and possibly a deserters list. Thanks
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To start this off, here is his death registration:
EDWARDS, PRICE 49
GRO Reference: 1838 M Quarter in OF THE LLANDOVERY UNION Volume 26 Page 441
If he was around 49 in 1838, he was born c.1789. It is useful to have an estimated year of birth when looking at military records.
I wonder whether it would be worth posting this on the Armed Forces board instead? Might get people with more specialist knowledge:
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/armed-forces/
Although, this is going to be quite a challenge with such a common name.
Queenie :)
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Thanks. I will try that.
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To other RootsChatters:
Please do not respond to this thread, but respond on the new one on the Armed Forces board here:
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=868558.0
Queenie :)