Hi All, I am new to this group and looking for help. My Great Great Grandfather was Charles John Barrett, born 6th April 1848 in Nelson Street, St Paul, Deptford, Kent. In 1871 I think he is on the Scottish census but listed as C J Berrett, in the 13th Hussars in Edinburgh. In 1872 he marries Frances Spence in Leeds where it appears he is stationed, as it is close to the Barracks, and he lists himself as a Sergeant in the 13th Hussars. In 1873 his daughter Frances is born at Colchester Barracks. in 1874 the family arrive in Lucknow, India with the 13th Hussars and his son, also named Charles, is born and baptised in Lucknow, India in 1875. On his son's baptism Charles Senior is listed as an Orderly Room Clerk with the 13th Hussars (colour sergeant). On 29th June 1876 Charles is found dead, aged 30 (although I believe he is only 28) cause of death unknown. He doesn't leave a will. I can't find an attestation for him but I think that is common if someone died in service. I would like to know when and where he signed up and where he was found dead. His wife goes on to marry another member of the Hussars, William Brassington. I have looked at the National Archives records for the 13th Hussars but they don't appear to have information relating to this date period. Any help or where I could research further would be much appreciated. Thank you. I have also just found his name on the 13th Hussars Memorial in Lucknow, India.
