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I enjoyed watching Billy Connolly finding out about his army ancestors in India last night and was particularly impressed with the very detailed hospital records which were found for him.  I have two ancestors who served in India and were hospitalised more than once, although 30 or 40 years earlier than the period covered in the programme - even so, it made me wonder if there might be records of their service held somewhere other than TNA which is the only place I've checked so far. Does anyone have any idea where I might start looking?  I don't have the resources to jet off to India but hopefully their archives take email enquiries!

I found this thread very interesting as I'm always keen to fing out anything I can about my own convict.  On the link Jennaya posted to the Convicts to Australia website it states that there were musters or censuses in 1832 (2), 1833, 1835, 1836 (2), 1837 (2).  I've found my man on the 1837 muster which is widely available, and the Censuses and Musters section of the same website states that the 1833 and 1836 censuses have not survived, but there is no mention of 1832 and 1835 there.  Does anyone know where I might be able to find out more about these two?

If you want more detailed information and are able to visit TNA then try the Valuation Office field books of 1911 - a modern Doomsday book.  There is a description of it on the Federation of Family History Societies' website under News for 2 Feb 2013.

Best wishes
Liz

Hi Jo

Did you know that all West Riding parish registers, including Birstall, are on Ancestry now? If you don't have a subscription you may be able to use it at your local library, that's what I do.

Good luck with your search.
Liz

Thanks for the tip Judith, I'll remember that.  Unfortunately it didn't work this time.  I still can't think what the problem is, but I really appreciate you taking the time to help.
Best wishes
Liz