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| title = | | title =United Kingdom, Royal Hospital Chelsea: Discharge Documents of Pensioners 1760-1887 (WO 122) | ||
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| RW_URL_02 =[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/search/army-service-records/chelsea-pensioners Chelsea Pensioners' Service Records 1760-1913] on [[Findmypast.co.uk]] | | RW_URL_02 =[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/search/army-service-records/chelsea-pensioners Chelsea Pensioners' Service Records 1760-1913] on [[Findmypast.co.uk]] | ||
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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This collection is an index to military records from the Royal Hospital Chelsea for the years 1760-1887. The original records are held by the National Archives (reference number WO 122) and the index was created by | This collection is an index to military records from the Royal Hospital Chelsea for the years 1760-1887. The original records are held by the National Archives (reference number WO 122) and the index was created by FindMyPast. | ||
From 1692 until 1955, all army veteran pensions were administered and paid from the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Payments to retired officers, called half-pay, were not considered pensions, so the records in this collection primarily contain information on regular soldiers. | From 1692 until 1955, all army veteran pensions were administered and paid from the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Payments to retired officers, called half-pay, were not considered pensions, so the records in this collection primarily contain information on regular soldiers. | ||
The records for the years 1760 through 1872 are arranged by regiment, then alphabetically by surname. The regiments included in this collection are the King’s German Legion, the foreign Veteran’s Battalion, and the Royal Foreign Wagon Train | The records for the years 1760 through 1872 are arranged by regiment, then alphabetically by surname. The regiments included in this collection are the King’s German Legion, the foreign Veteran’s Battalion, and the Royal Foreign Wagon Train. | ||
=== Image Visibility === | |||
=== | Whenever possible, FamilySearch makes images of digitized records available for all users. However, the rights to view images on this website are ultimately granted by the record custodians. Due to their restrictions, the images in this collection are not available for general viewing, but may be accessed at a [https://familysearch.org/locations/ local family history center], at the [[Family History Library]], or online by members of the supporting organization(s). | ||
For additional information about image restrictions, please see the [[Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections]] page. | |||
== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may | The following lists indicate potential information given in each type of record. It must be remembered that every record may not provide all of the listed information, as these records can vary over time and even between soldiers. | ||
'''Pension Records''' may include: <br> | |||
*Full name of pensioner | *Full name of pensioner | ||
*Reason for discharge | *Reason for discharge | ||
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*Length of service in years and days | *Length of service in years and days | ||
*Physical description, including disabilities as a result of service | *Physical description, including disabilities as a result of service | ||
== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
The index of this collection refers to pension records for the British Army. In certain cases, the pension records may include other documents, such as marriage or birth certificates to prove familial relation, but these are relatively rare. | |||
== How do I Search This Collection? == | == How do I Search This Collection? == | ||
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | ||
*The name of the person you are looking for | *The name of the person you are looking for | ||
*Approximate date of service | *Approximate date of service | ||
=== Search the Index === | === Search the Index === | ||
{{Search Collection Link | CID=CID2345429 | {{Search Collection Link | ||
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]]. | Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]]. | ||
== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the index entry record for future reference. See below for assistance in citing this collection. Save or print a copy of the image if possible | |||
*Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the index entry record for future reference. | |||
*Use the information which has been discovered to find more. For instance, use the estimated age given in the pensioner record to calculate an approximate year of birth, if that is yet undetermined | *Use the information which has been discovered to find more. For instance, use the estimated age given in the pensioner record to calculate an approximate year of birth, if that is yet undetermined | ||
*Use the information which has been discovered to find the individual in other records. Particularly useful for research in nineteenth-century England are [[England Census|census records]], [[Church of England Parish Registers|parish registers]], and [[England Civil Registration|civil registration records]] | *Use the information which has been discovered to find the individual in other records. Particularly useful for research in nineteenth-century England are [[England Census|census records]], [[Church of England Parish Registers|parish registers]], and [[England Civil Registration|civil registration records]] | ||
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | === I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*When looking for a person with a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which individual is correct. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, or occupation, to determine which candidate is the correct person. If listed, a personal title may be a clue to property ownership or occupation, either of which might be noted in other records | *When looking for a person with a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which individual is correct. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, or occupation, to determine which candidate is the correct person. If listed, a personal title may be a clue to property ownership or occupation, either of which might be noted in other records | ||
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*Look at the actual image of the record to verify the information found in the online description, if possible | *Look at the actual image of the record to verify the information found in the online description, if possible | ||
*It is possible that the individual left the army for such reasons as to not qualify for a pension. Unfortunately, corresponding records for those who left the Army for reasons other than discharge have largely been destroyed | *It is possible that the individual left the army for such reasons as to not qualify for a pension. Unfortunately, corresponding records for those who left the Army for reasons other than discharge have largely been destroyed | ||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | ||
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"United Kingdom, Royal Hospital Chelsea: Discharge Documents of Pensioners 1760-1887 (WO 121)." Database with images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. <nowiki>http://FamilySearch.org</nowiki> : accessed 2017. Records extracted by findmypast and images digitized by FamilySearch. Citing The National Archives, Kew, England. | |||
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This collection is an index to military records from the Royal Hospital Chelsea for the years 1760-1887. The original records are held by the National Archives (reference number WO 122) and the index was created by FindMyPast.
From 1692 until 1955, all army veteran pensions were administered and paid from the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Payments to retired officers, called half-pay, were not considered pensions, so the records in this collection primarily contain information on regular soldiers.
The records for the years 1760 through 1872 are arranged by regiment, then alphabetically by surname. The regiments included in this collection are the King’s German Legion, the foreign Veteran’s Battalion, and the Royal Foreign Wagon Train.
Image Visibility[edit | edit source]
Whenever possible, FamilySearch makes images of digitized records available for all users. However, the rights to view images on this website are ultimately granted by the record custodians. Due to their restrictions, the images in this collection are not available for general viewing, but may be accessed at a local family history center, at the Family History Library, or online by members of the supporting organization(s).
For additional information about image restrictions, please see the Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections page.
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following lists indicate potential information given in each type of record. It must be remembered that every record may not provide all of the listed information, as these records can vary over time and even between soldiers.
Pension Records may include:
- Full name of pensioner
- Reason for discharge
- Name of Regiment
- Age and occupation of pensioner
- Parish, town and county in which born
- Date and place where enlisted
- Details of service rendered, including ranks held
- Length of service in years and days
- Physical description, including disabilities as a result of service
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
The index of this collection refers to pension records for the British Army. In certain cases, the pension records may include other documents, such as marriage or birth certificates to prove familial relation, but these are relatively rare.
How do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of the person you are looking for
- Approximate date of service
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
- Click Search to show possible matches
How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.
What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the index entry record for future reference. See below for assistance in citing this collection. Save or print a copy of the image if possible
- Use the information which has been discovered to find more. For instance, use the estimated age given in the pensioner record to calculate an approximate year of birth, if that is yet undetermined
- Use the information which has been discovered to find the individual in other records. Particularly useful for research in nineteenth-century England are census records, parish registers, and civil registration records
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- When looking for a person with a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which individual is correct. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, or occupation, to determine which candidate is the correct person. If listed, a personal title may be a clue to property ownership or occupation, either of which might be noted in other records
- Check for variants of given names, surnames, and place names. Remember that it was not uncommon for an individual be listed under a nickname or an abbreviation of their name. See Abbreviations Found in Genealogy Records for some common examples of abbreviations
- Vary the search terms. For example, search by either the given name or surname to return broader list of possible candidates which can then be examined for matches
- Look at the actual image of the record to verify the information found in the online description, if possible
- It is possible that the individual left the army for such reasons as to not qualify for a pension. Unfortunately, corresponding records for those who left the Army for reasons other than discharge have largely been destroyed
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
- Collection Citation
"United Kingdom, Royal Hospital Chelsea: Discharge Documents of Pensioners 1760-1887 (WO 121)." Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2017. Records extracted by findmypast and images digitized by FamilySearch. Citing The National Archives, Kew, England.
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