One of my ancestors was listed as a Chelsea pensioner on 1851 census records. He lived in Wigan.
I'm not at all used to the National Archives site but have managed to find records that possibly could be his.
Just wondering what the information below means and wondered if someone can help me?
Does it mean that the records could be online or would I have to wait until they are digitised?
Also, what does the covering dates mean? Would that be the dates which he may have been discharged from service as he lived until the 1851 census.
Hope someone can help as I'm a little confused
Many thanks
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WO Records created or inherited by the War Office, Armed Forces, Judge Advocate General, and related bodies
Division within WO Records of the Royal Chelsea and Kilmainham Hospitals
WO 97 Royal Hospital Chelsea: Soldiers Service Documents
Subseries within WO 97 1760-1854: discharge papers arranged by regiment, but each described at item level. (WO 97/1-1271)
WO 97/277 6th Foot: Abb - Bry
JOHN BROTHERTON
Born WIGAN, Lancashire
Served in 6th Foot Regiment; Royal Navy; 8th Reserves
Discharged aged 41
Covering dates 1798-1824
Availability Open Document, Open Description, Normal Closure before FOI Act: 30 years, This series is currently undergoing digitisation. Access to certain pieces will be disrupted over the next 3 years and advance ordering of this series is not possible during this time. Please check with us that the pieces that you wish to consult are not affected before you travel.
Held by The National Archives, Kew
I'm not at all used to the National Archives site but have managed to find records that possibly could be his.
Just wondering what the information below means and wondered if someone can help me?
Does it mean that the records could be online or would I have to wait until they are digitised?
Also, what does the covering dates mean? Would that be the dates which he may have been discharged from service as he lived until the 1851 census.
Hope someone can help as I'm a little confused
Many thanks
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WO Records created or inherited by the War Office, Armed Forces, Judge Advocate General, and related bodies
Division within WO Records of the Royal Chelsea and Kilmainham Hospitals
WO 97 Royal Hospital Chelsea: Soldiers Service Documents
Subseries within WO 97 1760-1854: discharge papers arranged by regiment, but each described at item level. (WO 97/1-1271)
WO 97/277 6th Foot: Abb - Bry
JOHN BROTHERTON
Born WIGAN, Lancashire
Served in 6th Foot Regiment; Royal Navy; 8th Reserves
Discharged aged 41
Covering dates 1798-1824
Availability Open Document, Open Description, Normal Closure before FOI Act: 30 years, This series is currently undergoing digitisation. Access to certain pieces will be disrupted over the next 3 years and advance ordering of this series is not possible during this time. Please check with us that the pieces that you wish to consult are not affected before you travel.
Held by The National Archives, Kew
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