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98th of foot regiment,

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Margaret

Margaret Report 17 Oct 2007 16:22

Elsie,

You say that 5xGGF was born c1821 but his bride was born c1729?

Obviously a typo error.

M. Steer

Elsie

Elsie Report 17 Oct 2007 15:16

Can anyone help? [ mY 5 X GGF WILLIAM EVANS bn. around 1821 in Salford Manchester Lancashire, who went on to marry Caroline Jones bn. around 1828 in Wrexham Wales at Manchester Cathedral] - was - in his early 20's - enlisted in the 98th of foot regiment - based at Tib or Tibb street barracks in Manchester.

Where was Tib/Tibbs street barracks?
Was he in the Militia, volunteers or regular army?
Any other information greatly appreciated.