Parents & death of John Slater b.Hartfield

[liza99]

Hi Zal and Sillgen

Thanks for the record refs, and I've looked at them all.
I liked the 'Weald of Kent Surrey & Sussex' site - lots of info & refs all on one page!

Did find though that the 'son born in 1838' of Samuel & Sophia is called Samuel. I suppose John could have been his middle name, but this is a bit of a stretch. And John's age seems a few years out for him to have been son/gson of Fortunatus. 

I think I need another approach, and military records are an excellent idea. How would I go about looking for them please?

Thanks and regards,
Liza

[sillgen]

I think they are all held at Kew but if you put a post on the Army board here then I am sure someone will point you in the right direction for Royal Artillery records.
Andrea

[liza99]

Hi Andrea

Thanks, I'll try that.

Liza

[liza99]

Hi folks

Just had a thought. Is there anything available in Sussex records to trace blacksmith indentures? Perhaps I could learn more about John and Samuel that way.

Liza