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1901 CENSUS

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KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 4 Oct 2004 18:41

Can anyone tell me if there is any record of people abroad with the army when the 1901 census was carried out. If there is where can I find it. My grandfather was with the 1st Battalion, Kings Royal Rifle Regiment (I think in South Africa) at the time.

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 4 Oct 2004 19:13

Hi The KRRC is part of the Royal Greenjackets who have a (very helpful) museum in Winchester. http://www.*royalgreenjackets.*co.*uk/ has a link. http://www.armymuseums.org.uk/amot-search/default.asp?Category=Amot&Service=Museum-Display gives info about the museum There's also this site; http://www.*egframes.*co.*uk/CDKRRC.*htm Christine

Marilyn

Marilyn Report 4 Oct 2004 19:15

Hello, try your local town archives office or family history society, both places may have lists detailing the info' you are looking for.

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 5 Oct 2004 09:06

Hi Christine and Marilyn, Thanks very much for the info. Will check out both. Regards Kath.