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'''[[United Kingdom|United Kingdom]]''' | '''[[United Kingdom|United Kingdom]]''' | ||
{{GBUK HR Infobox | {{GBUK HR Infobox | ||
| CID = CID2345429 | | CID = CID2345429 | ||
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| custodian =[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ The National Archives] | | custodian =[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ The National Archives] | ||
}} | }} | ||
== 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 FindMyPast. | 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. | ||
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=== Image Visibility === | === Image Visibility === | ||
{{Image Visibility}} | {{Image Visibility}} | ||
== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may be found in these records: | The following information may be found in these records: | ||
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*Physical description, including disabilities as a result of service | *Physical description, including disabilities as a result of service | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | === Sample Images === | ||
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Image:England, Middlesex Royal Chelsea Hospital Service Certificate 005257772 00083.jpg|Patient's service certificate, 1816 | Image:England, Middlesex Royal Chelsea Hospital Service Certificate 005257772 00083.jpg|Patient's service certificate, 1816 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== Digital Folder Number List === | === Digital Folder Number List === | ||
This collection contains a digital browse. Only the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Book_and_Film_Numbers_Used_by_the_Family_History_Library#Digital_Filming_Numbers DGS numbers] are displayed. Clicking the link in the '''DGS''' column will open a new window where you can see the images. The link in the '''Note''' column will open a new window where you can see the FamilySearch Catalog record for that set of images. | This collection contains a digital browse. Only the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Book_and_Film_Numbers_Used_by_the_Family_History_Library#Digital_Filming_Numbers DGS numbers] are displayed. Clicking the link in the '''DGS''' column will open a new window where you can see the images. The link in the '''Note''' column will open a new window where you can see the FamilySearch Catalog record for that set of images. | ||
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| [https://www.familysearch.org/search/film/005257782?cat=2345429 5257782] || Discharge documents of pensioners, foreign regiments [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2345429 WO122/0014, 1816] | | [https://www.familysearch.org/search/film/005257782?cat=2345429 5257782] || Discharge documents of pensioners, foreign regiments [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2345429 WO122/0014, 1816] | ||
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== 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: | ||
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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? === | ||
*Add any new information to your records | |||
*Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the index entry record for future reference. | *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 | ||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[Scotland Genealogy|Scotland]], [[Ireland Genealogy|Ireland]], [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]], and [[England Genealogy|England]] | The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[Scotland Genealogy|Scotland]], [[Ireland Genealogy|Ireland]], [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]], and [[England Genealogy|England]] | ||
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=== Related Family History Library Holdings === | === Related Family History Library Holdings === | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/4092227 United Kingdom, Royal Hospital Chelsea: discharge documents of pensioners, 1760-1887] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/4092227 United Kingdom, Royal Hospital Chelsea: discharge documents of pensioners, 1760-1887] | ||
== 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. | ||