Battery Records of the Royal Artillery 1716-1859 by MES Laws.

[Rosie60]

Hi,

Can anyone advise me as to where I might get hold of a copy of this book. I have an ancestor who was a gunner in  RJJ Lacey's Company, 5th Battalion Royal Artillery(1808-1832) and would like to follow the history of this regiment....any guidance would be gratefully received. 

Thank you
Rosie

[annswabey]

I know they have the book at the National Archives, if you can get there!

[birdboot]

Rosie, did you ever obtain this book?  My ancestor was also in 5th Battalion between 1805 and 1818.  I would be interested to know if you discovered anything about the battalion's history.

[runlee]

I have a copy of the book but do not tend to do 'look ups' as I am such an infrequent visitor to Roots Chat these days.  However, I have sent you a PM. (Also to the other person asking).

I got my copy of the book from Abe books about four years ago (and it was not cheap then!)

All the best

[birdboot]

  Many thanks for your PM, very helpful.  I would send you a PM but can't find how to do it!

[LizzieL]

Just found this thread on a search. I found out today that I have an ancestor (Kenneth Fowler) who served in 5th Battalion Royal Artillery, at least from 1796 up till 1814. He was a corporal in 1796 and a sergeant by 1800. He might have known both your ancestors!