I have just landed in India in the footsteps of my Victorian ancestors the Hartford Family. Patrick landed in India, as a private, in 1827 and left, still a private, in 1841 taking with him one of his wives and all but one of his children.
A daughter, Margaret, remained in India aged 12. The death records for her in 1865 show
Quality, Trade, Profession etc. etc.........H Ms 33rd Regiment.
My query is – what does this mean in terms of what she was doing in India during this time. What does this information mean for her.
Does anyone know where I can find information about this?
Keep safe and sound.
Margaret
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20-01-2019, 3:31 PM #1crechat39Guest
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20-01-2019, 7:03 PM #2
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Could she have been working for a family whereby the father was a member of the 33rd Regiment? Perhaps as a Governess or Childrens' Nurse.
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20-01-2019, 9:59 PM #4crechat39Guest
That's a good idea. When her family went back she was 12, so possibly a maid or other member of a household staff. I'm going to look at who the 33rd Regiment were. Incidentally she seems to have been unmarried when she died, or that is what I have assumed from the fact that her death is registered under her family name. I feel quite sorry for her.
I'm off now to try to decipher the sentence her father received at court martial.
Thank you
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21-01-2019, 5:31 PM #5
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https://wiki.fibis.org/w/33rd_Regiment_of_Foot
Just a little info here.
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21-01-2019, 7:43 PM #6
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The historical books online and External links at the bottom of the above 33rd link are really interesting- giving an insight into the regiment's living and medical conditions etc at the time.
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