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At the [https://www.familysearch.org/s/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog.familysearch.org%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F732111&hash=HloWXpZgU9zB10k5M56iYku8TUc%253D Family History Library] the records are on microfilm and arranged by regiment. A project is underway to digitize the records and make them available online through [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/home.jsp FindMyPast.com], by the end of 2011. | At the [https://www.familysearch.org/s/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog.familysearch.org%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F732111&hash=HloWXpZgU9zB10k5M56iYku8TUc%253D Family History Library] the records are on microfilm and arranged by regiment. A project is underway to digitize the records and make them available online through [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/home.jsp FindMyPast.com], by the end of 2011. | ||
It was possible to have a qualified pension commuted to allow a soldier to immigrate to British colonies. A list of those who did, between the years 1830-1839, is found online at [http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/passengerlists/chelseab.htm TheShipsList.com]. | It was possible to have a qualified pension commuted to allow a soldier to immigrate to British colonies. A list of those who did, between the years 1830-1839, is found online at [http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/passengerlists/chelseab.htm TheShipsList.com]. | ||
The Public Record Office has a computerized index to the soldiers’ documents from 1760 to 1854. The index shows the name, age, birthplace, year of enlistment and discharge, the regiment, and the reference to the original document. | |||
=== Chaplains’ Returns === | === Chaplains’ Returns === | ||