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| This series begins in 1732 and ends in 1878. It covers guards, infantry, cavalry, and household troops. Additionally, according to the National Archives, these records also include special groups such as colonial troops, various foreign legions, special regiments and other depots.
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| Recording all this information must have been a daunting task, as the books are very large and heavy as the photo shows above. There are 13,307 volumes of these records located at the National Archives. To view them, you have to use the special document room. Because photocopying these very large volumes would be extremely difficult, you can use a camera (without flash). In the records, the areas listed under “First Muster,” “Second Muster,” etc., are the physical locations of the individuals listed. This information aids researchers in following the physical movements of their ancestors.
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| The records show enlistment dates, their movements and discharge dates. Additionally, if the information you seek is after 1868, there is a “marriage roll” listing wives and children when married quarters were included.
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| If you are unable to visit the National Archives, they provide a document service that allows you to order copies for £0.40 per page. These records can provide enough information to locate your ancestral family, the place they were married, and the birth place of any children. It’s worth looking into if you know your ancestor was part of a regiment during this time period.
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| For more information on these records, see the National Archives web page on the WO series at: http://tinyurl.com/3tpqytp.
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