Post by Chris Bullock on Jun 6, 2009 9:09:46 GMT
Lots of information on George, however quite complicated due to him joining the Army at an early age under the name of Barnes.
Signed up under different names to prevent his mother getting him out again.
George Barnes reg no 559 80th foot regiment found on the muster role (wo128500) 6 july-30sep date of enlistment 21/6/1859, also recorded in role wo128507 31st july-31 dec 1865 serving in e indies 1oct-31dec w124025 31aug1866-30sep1866 george barnes alias george hargreaves per war office letter ref 221/23 foot. 28 july 1866.
Travelled the world and served in Africa & India plus N Ireland.
Married Jane Frise in 1872 in Pembroke, Wales.
He was also a Freemason so this could provide additional information.
Unable to trace a birth certificate.
Signed up under different names to prevent his mother getting him out again.
George Barnes reg no 559 80th foot regiment found on the muster role (wo128500) 6 july-30sep date of enlistment 21/6/1859, also recorded in role wo128507 31st july-31 dec 1865 serving in e indies 1oct-31dec w124025 31aug1866-30sep1866 george barnes alias george hargreaves per war office letter ref 221/23 foot. 28 july 1866.
Travelled the world and served in Africa & India plus N Ireland.
Married Jane Frise in 1872 in Pembroke, Wales.
He was also a Freemason so this could provide additional information.
Unable to trace a birth certificate.