Bit of advise needed as to where i'd find certain

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Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 0 Send Message	Susan	Report	22 Apr 2006 23:10
Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 0 Send Message	I wondered if soldiers who died in service were listed somewhere different than the county registers. I have a soldier who must have died between 1853 and 1860. I know his wife remarried in 1860 and was a widow at that time. I can't find the death of her hubby anywhere! So I'm presuming he died in another country. Any ideas as to where to look for him? Thankyou, Sue
Member Since: August 2003 Posts: 64 762 Send Message	ErikaH	Report	22 Apr 2006 23:25
	There are some overseas records on 1837online. Reg
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	22 Apr 2006 23:27
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	one other thought -he might not have died - have you tried finding him later on? His 'widow' may have pretended he was dead to remarry. Alternatively he may have been missing and presumed dead after a decent interval. nell
Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 0 Send Message	Susan	Report	22 Apr 2006 23:32
Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 0 Send Message	Thanks Reggie and Helen I'll try both your ideas, never thought of him maybe not being dead at the time! Thanks again, Sue