Tracing Your War of 1812 British Soldier

Paul Milner, FUGA, MDiv
Mar 19, 2021
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About this webinar

Different records are created for officers and enlisted men in the British Army. This lecture uses case studies to trace involvement of officers and enlisted using examples from the War of 1812, though the records are applicable for most pre WWI soldiers, thus much wider appeal.

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About the speaker

Paul Milner, a native of northern England, is a professional genealogist and internationally known lecturer with 30 years’ experience, specializing in British Isles research. Here’s the backstory abou...
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  1. LT
    Legacy Family Tree
    4 years ago

    I appreciate the logical detailed approach to how to fine records. \n\nI learned a lot from this talk.\n\nI learned a lot. Thank you.\n\nI misunderstood what the webinar was about. My ancestors in the War of 1812 were from the US. As far as I know I don't have any British soldiers.\n\nI was totally transfixed as I have had trouble actually getting the information to show up on the national archives. So Thank you\n\nInformation overload! Seriously, it was an eye opener about what records are available. In my research to date I've just picked up bits that I've found on Ancestry or FindMyPast. Takes patience and focus to work through the National Archives records - but apparently very rewarding.\n\nInteresting webinar Thanks\n\nInteresting!\n\nKnowledge of is subject\n\nLots of information.\n\nLove Paul Milner!\n\nMr. Milner is a wonder speaker - he has great visuals and explains them very well.\n\nMy ancestor was in the British army but was not an officer. He fought in the Napoleonic Wars. My interest is in why and when he was sent to Canada. Thanks for the presentation. Did get some useful information that I will check into. \n\noverwhelming excellent, thanks!~\n\nPaul always does a great job and this was no exception. Thanks!\n\nPaul is always a mine of wonderful information :)\n\nPaul Milner has a great presentation style. He is easily understood and concise and obviously very knowledgeable of his subject matter.\n\nPaul Milner is a genealogy gem! Always find his webinars to be very very illuminating, inspiring, and full of extremely helpful tips! Always riveting!\n\nPaul Milner is a very thorough researcher and is so good about sharing what to look for and how to find it. His webinars are awesome! Thank you.\n\nPaul Milner is always one of my favorite genealogy speakers. So incredibly knowledgeable and full of experience. His pace lets you see how to navigate. His handouts are rich with information and links. \n\nPaul Milner today, I learned so much, and to see some of those records, amazing!\n\nReferences in syllabus are terrific. Thank you.\n\nThat was a huge amount of valuable information. Thx\n\nThe history factor in searching your ancestor was so fascinating.\n\nThis was my first Webinar and I've already signed up for several more, including many in the 24 hour series. It was really nice of Paul to agree to answer follow up email questions.\n\nThis was very clear and concise. Thank you.\n\nToday's webinar was brilliant! I'm definitely going to have to watch it again!\n\nVery good for British soldiers, however I was hoping that this would include the residents of Canada who were in the militia for the War of 1812. Got valuable information about the British point of view, so still worthwhile.\n\nVery informative and interesting.\n\nVery interesting - thanks!\n\nVery interesting even though my war of 1812 ancestors were soldiers in the American army.\n\nVery interesting. Informative. Thanks for a great one.\n\nVery nice syllabus.\n\nWell documented and logical sequence steps of research. I learned new things, which always excites me. Thank you Paul.\n\nWonderful speaker ... and so much useful information! Thanks so much.\n\nWow!! The scope of what is there in records and searching was so expansive!!! Impressed!! Thanks for the examples and honesty ...like still searching for... etc. I will be passing knowledge of these webinars to our local groups... Much Thanks!

  2. LT
    Legacy Family Tree
    4 years ago

    Always interesting in learning new things.\n\nalways interesting to listen to Milner.\n\nBest Webinar I have heard \n\nEasy to follow and listen to. A great one.\n\nExcellent\n\nExcellent\n\nexcellent\n\nExcellent\n\nExcellent as always. Lots of previously unknown record groups to search.\n\nExcellent glossary! Thank you. \n\nExcellent information, Fabulous detail, Practical application by navigating through search databases. Thank you!\n\nexcellent material. Thank you\n\nexcellent moderator, as always!\n\nexcellent presentation\n\nExcellent presentation and information\n\nExcellent speaker!\n\nExcellent!\n\nExcellent!!!\n\nExcellent, Appreciated the work that was done to use examples pertaining to Canadian research and resources. \n\nExcellent. Very knowledgeable. Explained things simply. Love the history!!\n\nExcellent...clear steps...given me renewed interest to find British Army ancestors\n\nFantastic information and places to search\n\nFascinating even though I don't have any ancestor's in the War of 1812 or the British Military (that I know of)\n\ngreat\n\ngreat info\n\nGreat info from a great speaker\n\nGreat information on tracing ancestors who served in British military\n\nGreat information well presented. Thanks!\n\ngreat presentation he sure knows what he is talkiing about - got lots of good leads to follow now\n\nGreat presentation! I wish he would do one about British soldiers in India between 18080 and 1920. Would be awesome!\n\nGreat session - now I am hoping to find British soldier in my line!\n\nGreat webinar with lots of fantastic information. A must watch again webinar to gain the most from the presentation.\n\nHad thought by the title that it would have been about the British soldier in Canada during the war of 1812. And because it was part of the Oh Canada series. However the talk was very interesting and the handout great\n\nHow to start looking for my great grandfather, from Oran Scotland