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== Image Visibility ==
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== Image Visibility
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Whenever possible, FamilySearch makes images available for all users. However, ultimate rights to view images on our website are granted by the record custodians. The title collection is available to the Family History Library, FamilySearch Centers, and to members of the supporting organization, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The images can be viewed at a [https://www.familysearch.org/locations FamilySearch Center] near you.
Whenever possible, FamilySearch makes images available for all users. However, ultimate rights to view images on our website are granted by the record custodians. The title collection is available to the Family History Library, FamilySearch Centers, and to members of the supporting organization, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The images can be viewed at a [https://www.familysearch.org/locations FamilySearch Center] near you.
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== Record Description ==
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== Record Description
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This collection includes Chelsea Pensioners British Army Service Records 1760-1913. These records contain information on soldiers (but not officers) pensioned out of the British Army. The original documents are available to view at the [[TNA]] ([http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/records/C14305-royal-hospital-chelsea-soldiers-service-collection series reference '''WO 97''']). The original images are available from [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/welcome.jsp findmypast.co.uk]. Digital images of selected files from this series are available at [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/RoyalHospitalChelsea.asp TNA DocumentsOnline].
This collection includes Chelsea Pensioners British Army Service Records 1760-1913. These records contain information on soldiers (but not officers) pensioned out of the British Army. The original documents are available to view at the [[TNA]] ([http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/records/C14305-royal-hospital-chelsea-soldiers-service-collection series reference '''WO 97''']). The original images are available from [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/welcome.jsp findmypast.co.uk]. Digital images of selected files from this series are available at [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/RoyalHospitalChelsea.asp TNA DocumentsOnline].
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These records of army service are available only for those soldiers who were discharged to pension. Corresponding records for those who left the Army for reasons other than discharge were destroyed. These records vary over time and even between soldiers. They usually include attestation and discharge documents. They often contain the reason for discharge and details on age, birthplace, and trade or occupation on enlistment. They are arranged by regiment, then alphabetically by surname for the years 1760 through 1872. The records for 1873 to 1882 are alphabetically arranged by corps (cavalry, foot soldiers, artillery, guards, and so forth). From 1883 to 1914, these records are arranged in one alphabetical series.
These records of army service are available only for those soldiers who were discharged to pension. Corresponding records for those who left the Army for reasons other than discharge were destroyed. These records vary over time and even between soldiers. They usually include attestation and discharge documents. They often contain the reason for discharge and details on age, birthplace, and trade or occupation on enlistment. They are arranged by regiment, then alphabetically by surname for the years 1760 through 1872. The records for 1873 to 1882 are alphabetically arranged by corps (cavalry, foot soldiers, artillery, guards, and so forth). From 1883 to 1914, these records are arranged in one alphabetical series.
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===Timeline and Historical Context===
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=== Timeline and Historical Context ===
Here are some of the major conflicts that are covered by the same period as the Chelsea Pensioners' British Army Service Records
Here are some of the major conflicts that are covered by the same period as the Chelsea Pensioners' British Army Service Records
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*1899-1902 – The Second Anglo-Boer War
*1899-1902 – The Second Anglo-Boer War
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== Record Content ==
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== Record Content
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'''Pension records''' usually contain the following information:
'''Pension records''' usually contain the following information:
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*Reason for discharge
*Reason for discharge
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== How to Use the Record ==
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== How to Use the Record
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To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the following information:
To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the following information:
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*Approximate year of birth and place of birth
*Approximate year of birth and place of birth
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=== Search the Collection ===
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=== Search the Collection
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'''To search by index:'''<br> Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.
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Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.
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For tips about searching on-line collections see the wiki article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].
For tips about searching on-line collections see the wiki article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].
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=== Using the Information ===
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=== Using the Information
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When you have located your ancestor’s index record, select one of the links in the image box which will take you to the original record at [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/welcome.jsp findmypast.co.uk].
When you have located your ancestor’s index record, select one of the links in the image box which will take you to the original record at [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/welcome.jsp findmypast.co.uk].
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The images are available free of charge at Family Search Centers and by members of the supporting organization, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They are also available by subscription from [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/welcome.jsp findmypast.co.uk].
The images are available free of charge at Family Search Centers and by members of the supporting organization, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They are also available by subscription from [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/welcome.jsp findmypast.co.uk].
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=== Tips to Keep in Mind ===
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=== Tips to Keep in Mind
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*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
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*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
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*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
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*Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date.
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*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
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*Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.
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*Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.
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*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.
*Check for variant spellings of the names.
*Check for variant spellings of the names.
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== Known Issues with This Collection ==
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{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[United Kingdom, Chelsea Pensioners' Service Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.
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== Related Websites ==
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*[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/search/army-service-records/chelsea-pensioners Chelsea Pensioners' Service Records 1760-1913] on [[Findmypast.co.uk]]
*[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/search/army-service-records/chelsea-pensioners Chelsea Pensioners' Service Records 1760-1913] on [[Findmypast.co.uk]]
*[http://www.armymuseums.org.uk/ancestor.htm British Military Genealogy] - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
*[http://www.armymuseums.org.uk/ancestor.htm British Military Genealogy] - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
*[http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/passengerlists/chelseab.shtml Index to pensions on theshipslist.com]
*[http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/passengerlists/chelseab.shtml Index to pensions on theshipslist.com]
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*[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/helpadvice/knowledge-base/overseas-military/cheps.jsp Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea Pensioners' service records]
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*[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/helpadvice/knowledge-base/overseas-military/cheps.jsp Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea Pensioners' service records]
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*[[England and Wales Historic Maps]]
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*[[England and Wales Historic Maps]]
*[[England and Wales History Links]]
*[[England and Wales History Links]]
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== Related Wiki Articles ==
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== Related Wiki Articles
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*[[British Isles]]
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*[[British Isles]]
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*[[British Military Records]]
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*[[British Military Records Online]]
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*[[British Military Records Online]]
*[[Scotland Military Records]]
*[[Scotland Military Records]]
*[[United Kingdom]]
*[[United Kingdom]]
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== How You Can Contribute ==
== How You Can Contribute ==
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==Citations for This Collection==
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== Citations for This Collection ==
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{{Collection citation | text= "United Kingdom
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Chelsea Pensioners' Service Records, 1760-1913
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'''Collection citation:'''<br> {{Collection citation | text= "United Kingdom, Chelsea Pensioners' Service Records, 1760-1913." Database with Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2016. Citing The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.}}
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