This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonaldDale100 Surnames: Emerton Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.arm.general/4127.1.1.6.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Hazel, The pay lists for the 11th Rgiment, later the 1st Battalion the Devonshire Regiment, can be found at the PRO in Kew and may give you information on the movements of your Emertons. The 11th was in New South Wales (Oz) from 1845 to 1857 when they returned to England. They remained in England until 1864 when they were shipped to India. It looks like Richard was left with the Duke of York school when the regiment shipped out. Joseph sr would have been in England when both sons were enrolled but would have sailed for India when Richard was enrolled unless Joseph Sr was able to stay with the depot. Regiments on foreign service would keep a small depot in the British Isles from which recruiting parties sallied to entice more young men to join the regiment. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.