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Title: 58th Regiment in Ireland in 1819? Enlistment of Matthw Dancey
Post by: mindfulroz on Wednesday 16 October 24 21:28 BST (UK)
A Matthew Dancey, of ?Crosserlough, Co Cavan Ireland enlisted in 1819 in Cavan aged 21 (apparently) He was a labourer. The record of this is on Ancestry, and they have indexed it as enlisting in the 58th Regiment.  The image is from the WO 25/440 series (image 4 of that series from the National Archives). But I'm not even sure if he was enlisted in the 58th - the enlisting officer was a Lieut Thornton. (On the same page, there is also enlisted a Pocerage Dancey fron Monaghan who joined 1822 aged 18 and he did join 58th Regiment).
 On the enlistment list it's note that Matthew apparently served from 1820-1822 in either the East or West Indies. I'm trying to find any other records/documents that may show if he was killed in service, or settled in the place of his discharge, or any further service. Any help much appreciated
Title: Re: 58th Regiment in Ireland in 1819? Enlistment of Matthw Dancey
Post by: ShaunJ on Wednesday 16 October 24 22:22 BST (UK)
Also see https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=650749.msg7597223
Title: Re: 58th Regiment in Ireland in 1819? Enlistment of Matthw Dancey
Post by: heywood on Thursday 17 October 24 10:33 BST (UK)
Do you have any other information about Matthew?
Is he a family member?
Why do you think he may not have joined 58th Regiment?