Hello to all,
I'm french and involved in genealogy since 30 years more
I have an ancestor who was marine officer for Napoleon the first.
He was captured in the battle of Baylen (Spain) and he was detained in the Porchester castle during 4-5 years.
His wife died and he was obliged to give procuration to his brother-in-law to settle the estate.
Thanks to this, I know his matricule number attributed at Portchester castle.
Does it exist archives about french prisoners :
individuals files or other documents where we can find informations about him ?
In France we can find an individual file at The Military Archives of Vincennes and an other file concerning his Medal of the Legion of Honour to the National Archives.
Thank you so much for your help.
Philippe BASCHIERA
I'm french and involved in genealogy since 30 years more
I have an ancestor who was marine officer for Napoleon the first.
He was captured in the battle of Baylen (Spain) and he was detained in the Porchester castle during 4-5 years.
His wife died and he was obliged to give procuration to his brother-in-law to settle the estate.
Thanks to this, I know his matricule number attributed at Portchester castle.
Does it exist archives about french prisoners :
individuals files or other documents where we can find informations about him ?
In France we can find an individual file at The Military Archives of Vincennes and an other file concerning his Medal of the Legion of Honour to the National Archives.
Thank you so much for your help.
Philippe BASCHIERA
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