Greenlaw Barracks

[angel~eyes]

I have a Mary Ann Lounds b in 1858 in Greenlaw Barracks. Her father was Stephen Lounds b in Atherstone Warwickshire. I'm looking to find out why he was up there. I know he was a soldier in 1862 but not sure why he's in Greenlaw. Thank you in advance all information much appreciated x

[Milliepede]

Do you have her birth certificate?  Wondering if that would give a more precise occupation for him to go on.

[hanes teulu]

The First Regiment of the Staffordshire Militia were at Greenlaw Barracks in June 1858.
What was the date of Mary Ann's birth (other than just 1858)?

[Forfarian]

According to the IGI the birth certificate says she was bon on 12 April 1858 and the birth was registered at Glencorse.

This is just outside Penicuik and there is still a major Army barracks there.

[hanes teulu]

I recall posting re. Greenlaw/Glencorse Barracks and the movement between The Castle (Edinburgh) and the Barracks (Greenlaw).

Stations of the British Army for April 1858 has the 16th Lancers at Edinburgh.

 

[angel~eyes]

Thank you all for your responses.

Millipede thank you. I have not got her certificate as not my direction ancestor. But I think I may order it x

Hands thank you. He was definitely in the 1st Staffs in 1862 as he used an alias to sign up for the 2nd Staffs unfortunately he was caught out when both regiments were called up at the same time. It looks possible that's why he is there x

Forwarding thank you. This is very useful x

[hanes teulu]

The Edinburgh Evening Courant, 29 Apr 1858, reported a Grand Military Ball at Edinburgh

[angel~eyes]

Honestly thank you that is so useful x

[hanes teulu]

Honestly thank you that is so useful x

You're welcome.