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General => Armed Forces => Topic started by: Mljpa on Tuesday 20 December 22 21:03 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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FindMyPast has a number of records for one or more Edward Prices born around 1788 (going by his age of 49 at death).
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Ancestry has a number of records for Edward Price or Edwd Price in:
All UK, Waterloo Medal Roll, 1815
Tony
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Thanks both. I'll take another look.
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Hi, There was an 'Edward Price' serving with the 23rd foot at Waterloo. He was born in Overton, Flintshire. He enlisted in 1807, aged 20, and was discharged in Dec 1816.
His younger brother 'Thomas' was also serving with the regiment at Waterloo.
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Thank you for that info but unfortunately I don't think it is the Edward I am looking for. My Great Grandfather got married in Oct 1816 and by thus time had already changed his name to Price Edwards so would not have been discharged in the December. But thank you for trying to help, It is appreciated.