British Army Service Records 1760-1913

[ricardoylucia]

British Army Service Records 1760-1913 look-ups???




I am not sure if this is the correct area or not, but I am hoping some kind soul could do a look up for me against the above records for a Samuel Bryan born 1782, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.

I am enquiring as I have a brickwall to do with my great grandfather and great, great grandfather - both of the same name - Samuel Bryan.....both of them I believed served in the Army.

With kind regards

Richard

[geneius]

Hello

TNA reference is WO97 158 113
Attestation date 16 July 1800
b Sandyacre
age at attestaion 18
1st or Grenr Regiment of Foot Guards

Just looking at to see what else is on

geneius

[geneius]

He served 18th July 1800 - 9 Dec 1818

Rheumatism contracted in the Peninsula 1812

A good soldier

Height 5' 61/2"

Dark brown Hair: Hazel eyes : Complexion dark

Trade Frame work knitter

There are only 4 entry's for this name the others being born much later in Staffs / Notts / Glamorgan

[Peter Goodey]

The terms and conditions of Findmypast do not permit lookups. However, pay as you go access only costs a few pounds. Access is free at the National Archives and certain other venues.

The record you want is indexed in the National Archives catalogue

SAMUEL BRYAN
Born SANDYACRE, Nottinghamshire
Served in 1st Foot Guards
Discharged aged 37
Covering dates 1800-1818

[ricardoylucia]

Thank you all for your help....although, the dates etc make it sound if it is the right person, but I have always been lead to believe that he was a senior officer....so, I shall have to do some more research..hehe...

[Peter Goodey]

If you think he may have been an officer, check the Army Lists. Officers aren't included in WO 97 (mentioned above).

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/r...army-lists.htm

[ricardoylucia]

Thanks for the advice - will do.....