Bandsman in the 17th Regt

[jpo4t]

Hi can any one help! I would like some information on the Band of the 17th Regt in and around the 1850's has anyone got any ideas on where i can look for the information, as i understand my Great Great Grandfather was a Bandsman in th 17th.

[Alan Welsford]

Have you located him in censuses, to see if he has a relevant occupation, (assuming he was in the country, of course!).

I've found that often military occupations can be very precise, often including rank, regiment, etc. You may well be able to verify the information you have,and pinpoint the times he was serving. (Assuming the source wasn't a census in the first place, of course :o)

If you don't have access to all censuses, please post his details, and I'm sure we can look him up for you.

Alan

[jpo4t]

Hi

I have checked all the Census records but nothing.

[jpo4t]

all i have is what is on her birth certificate BENJAMIN ALLEN 17th Regt. Bandsman..not a lot of help realy

[Geoffers]

You'll need his service record from The National Archives at Kew. Have a look at these research guides (http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/researchguidesindex.asp?j=1#b) - click on the links prefixed 'British Army'

[Alan Welsford]

Hi

I have checked all the Census records but nothing.
Out of curiosity, do you mean you have found him in censuses, but not with an obviously military occupation, or that you have been unable to find him in any census when he may have been serving ?

Alan

[jpo4t]

hi
I have looked on the Cencus Records for him and I just cannot find anyone that show any sort of army background, I just cant find him anyware?