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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 10:05 am

I understand the 1/24 was in Peshawar during most of 1855 and 1856, then presumably involved in the Mutiny in 1857, before moving between various Indian stations around 1858-60.

Can I just ask from any of those who know (or who have a copy of Glennie, Paton & Symons, which I don't yet) whether at any time between 1856 and 1859 - or especially 1857/58 - the 24th was stationed at Ferozepore, please?

Many thanks.

Peter

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 10:25 am

From Paton etc:

"In March (1858), the headquarters were moved from Umritzur to Ferozepore, where they were followed, a few days later, by a detachment left under Lt-Col Blachford at Umritzur, and in May by the depot and women and children from Rawul Pindi, in charge of Major Wodehouse."

Peter

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 11:29 am

Peter

That was quick! Very many thanks for this information, which is perfect for what I need. (It is very much an AZW-related investigation so I didn't enter it in the Off-Topic section).

I'm not sure why Paton/Glennie/Symons has eluded me so far, other than stiff competition from many other works!

Thanks again

Peter

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 9:03 pm

I've got these in my Army births for the 24th.
Might fill in some gaps for you;

1848 ANN Brompton 842/27
1849 TERESA Brompton 842/27
1851 JAMES Brompton 842/28
1854 ELLEN Sealkote 842/24 (Sialkot)
1856 ANN Peshawur 842/30
1856 JANE M Peshawur 842/36
1859 THOMAS Ferozepore 842/38
1859 PATRICK Ferozepore 842/38

Sean

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 9:11 pm

Thanks for these Sean. Do you have any surnames? And I don't suppose you have any equivalent for the 43rd Foot (Monmouthshire LI) at the same time, do you?

Peter

Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 4:27 am

Those are just Sweeneys, Peter.

Tell me what surname/s (and any specific christian names if applicable) you're looking for, and I'll see what I can find.

I have;
BROWN, Emily Bermuda 1873
SPENCER Annie M Madras 1878 both in the 43rd

I've only searched for and retained Browns, Spence and Sweeneys, I'm afraid.

cheers,
Sean

Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 6:00 am

Many thanks Sean. Those surnames are not involved and I've since located the regimental moves I needed. Kew job now required, depending on other findings.

Your lot certainly got about. Like mine, alternating between the Jewel in the Crown & the veldt.

Peter