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Re: 81st Regiment of Foot
« Reply #9 on: Tuesday 02 June 15 16:25 BST (UK) »
The Barrack Department was a separate department that looked after the barracks. So different to the Regular army and the Militia. They employed Barrack Masters - who are listed in the annual army lists; Barrack Sergeants, who like William Duke were almost always Ex-NCOs discharged to pension. These are listed in entry books in the National Archives, which I will try and find later

They also had Barrack Labourers who only seem to be listed in census.

Ken

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Re: 81st Regiment of Foot
« Reply #10 on: Wednesday 03 June 15 00:27 BST (UK) »
 :) Thanks so much Ken - you have been most helpful. If you ever need help in Australia I would happily assist.  :)

Cheers Kay

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Re: 81st Regiment of Foot
« Reply #11 on: Wednesday 03 June 15 07:53 BST (UK) »
Hi Kay

There are two appointments books in Kew covering Barrack Sergeants with surname starting D:

WO 54/808   1835-1843
WO 54/816   1843-1855

The NA can provide you with a list of researchers.

Ken