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==Online Resources== | |||
*'''1746-1939''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61468/ UK, Registers of Employees of the East India Company and the India Office, 1746-1939] at Ancestry - index & images, ($) | *'''1746-1939''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61468/ UK, Registers of Employees of the East India Company and the India Office, 1746-1939] at Ancestry - index & images, ($) | ||
*'''1840-1947''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/indian-navy-records-of-service-1840-1947 Indian Navy Records Of Service 1840-1947] at Findmypast - index ($) | *'''1840-1947''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/indian-navy-records-of-service-1840-1947 Indian Navy Records Of Service 1840-1947] at Findmypast - index ($) | ||
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In 1859, following the Mutiny, all of the Honourable Company's regiments were absorbed into the British Army. Note that many of your ancestors may have begun their lives in India in the British Army, then transferred to the Honourable Company's Army when they become too old or invalid for regular army work. | In 1859, following the Mutiny, all of the Honourable Company's regiments were absorbed into the British Army. Note that many of your ancestors may have begun their lives in India in the British Army, then transferred to the Honourable Company's Army when they become too old or invalid for regular army work. | ||
== Her Majesty's Indian Marine and the Royal Indian Navy == | |||
In 1877 the various marine departments were, in theory, amalgamated to form a single organization called Her Majesty's Indian Marine (later Royal Indian Marine). It had an eastern division based at Calcutta and a western division at Bombay, but the lists continued to appear for all three Presidencies separately, as well as for Burma (now Myanmar) from 1877. | In 1877 the various marine departments were, in theory, amalgamated to form a single organization called Her Majesty's Indian Marine (later Royal Indian Marine). It had an eastern division based at Calcutta and a western division at Bombay, but the lists continued to appear for all three Presidencies separately, as well as for Burma (now Myanmar) from 1877. | ||
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In 1934 the name was changed to Royal Indian Navy (RIN). | In 1934 the name was changed to Royal Indian Navy (RIN). | ||
== Entry Papers == | |||
'''East India Company''' | '''East India Company''' | ||
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*Assistant Surgeons' and Surgeons' Papers 1804-1914: L/MIL/9/358-408, L/MIL/9/413-427. Copy of index Z/L/MIL/9/5 shelved in the Reading Room. | *Assistant Surgeons' and Surgeons' Papers 1804-1914: L/MIL/9/358-408, L/MIL/9/413-427. Copy of index Z/L/MIL/9/5 shelved in the Reading Room. | ||
== Service Records == | |||
For records of service for officers, surgeons, departmental warrant officers, Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO) and privates, see Ian A. Baxter's ''India Office Library and Records:'' ''A Brief Guide to Biographical Sources'' (FHL book 016.954 B334b). For officers of the Bengal Army 1758-1834, see V.C.P. Hodson, ''List of the Officers of the Bengal Army'', 4 vols (London, 1927-1947) (FHL book 942 M23h). For surgeons, see D.G. Crawford's ''Roll of the Indian Medical Service 1615-1930''(London, 1930) (FHL film 454,945). Also see D.G. Crawford's ''A List of Indian Medical Service 1600-1913'' (FHL film 454,944). | For records of service for officers, surgeons, departmental warrant officers, Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO) and privates, see Ian A. Baxter's ''India Office Library and Records:'' ''A Brief Guide to Biographical Sources'' (FHL book 016.954 B334b). For officers of the Bengal Army 1758-1834, see V.C.P. Hodson, ''List of the Officers of the Bengal Army'', 4 vols (London, 1927-1947) (FHL book 942 M23h). For surgeons, see D.G. Crawford's ''Roll of the Indian Medical Service 1615-1930''(London, 1930) (FHL film 454,945). Also see D.G. Crawford's ''A List of Indian Medical Service 1600-1913'' (FHL film 454,944). | ||
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de Breffny, Brian. Irish Soldiers Stationed on the Coast of Coromandel in India on 31st December, 1766. Alphabetical list of Irish - born soldiers serving in India. Gives name, ship on which soldier arrived in India, Branch of service, Country of origin, the Corps soldier was serving in, and date of enlistment, covering 1741-1766. Article in The Irish Ancestor, vol. XVI, no. 1. 1984, pages 45-53, FHL Ref. 941.5 B2i | de Breffny, Brian. Irish Soldiers Stationed on the Coast of Coromandel in India on 31st December, 1766. Alphabetical list of Irish - born soldiers serving in India. Gives name, ship on which soldier arrived in India, Branch of service, Country of origin, the Corps soldier was serving in, and date of enlistment, covering 1741-1766. Article in The Irish Ancestor, vol. XVI, no. 1. 1984, pages 45-53, FHL Ref. 941.5 B2i | ||
== Maritime Service == | |||
'''Maritime Service Statements''' | '''Maritime Service Statements''' | ||
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:'''The British Library'''<br>Oriental and India Office Collections<br>96 Euston Road<br>London NW1 2DB<br>United Kingdom <br>Telephone: 44 171 412 7873<br>Fax: 44 171 412 7641<br>Internet: http://www.bl.uk/<br>Email: apac-enquiries@bl.uk | :'''The British Library'''<br>Oriental and India Office Collections<br>96 Euston Road<br>London NW1 2DB<br>United Kingdom <br>Telephone: 44 171 412 7873<br>Fax: 44 171 412 7641<br>Internet: http://www.bl.uk/<br>Email: apac-enquiries@bl.uk | ||
== Pension Funds == | |||
'''Poplar Pension Fund'''<br>This fund was applied to officers and seamen of the East India Company mercantile marine and their families. The main series are the Application Papers 1809-1838: L/MAR/C/789-840. Indexes: L/MAR/C/785-786. Complete service records given, also details of marriages and of baptisms of children. | '''Poplar Pension Fund'''<br>This fund was applied to officers and seamen of the East India Company mercantile marine and their families. The main series are the Application Papers 1809-1838: L/MAR/C/789-840. Indexes: L/MAR/C/785-786. Complete service records given, also details of marriages and of baptisms of children. | ||
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