Prison Ships and Depots in England - Dartmoor, 1813-1815

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Prison Ships and Depots in England - Dartmoor, 1813-1815

Collection: Prison Ship Records from the War of 1812 Volumes Prison Ships and Depots in England - Dartmoor, 1813-1815

These records reveal that the average prisoner held at Chatham was either from 21 to 24 or from 30 to 32 years old. With most native to either Boston, New York, or Philadelphia. The data on prisoners is held in 5 General Entry Books which cover the period from April 1813 until March 1815. This grouping also includes an alphabetical index of American prisoners at Dartmoor Prison.

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American alphabetical book, undated

This type 1 General Entry Book contains an alphabetical index of American prisoners at Dartmoor Prison, giving prisoner serial numbers from Dartmoor General Entry Books, name, rank and ship captured...

Collection:Prison Ship Records from the War of 1812
Date:1813-1815
Contributor:National Archives
Identifier:73068-02-06
Archive Reference(s):ADM 103-511;

General Entry Book of American prisoners of war at Dartmoor Prison, Dec 1814 - Mar 1815

This type 1 General Entry Book contains 699 records, covering prisoner serial numbers 5854 - 6553, December 1814 - March 1815. Book identifier: ADM 103-91.

Collection:Prison Ship Records from the War of 1812
Date:1814-1815
Contributor:National Archives
Identifier:73068-02-05
Archive Reference(s):ADM 103-91;

General Entry Book of American prisoners of war at Dartmoor Prison, Sep 1814 - Dec 1814

This type 1 General Entry Book contains 2162 records, covering prisoner serial numbers 3691 - 5853, from September 1814 - December 1814. Book identifier: ADM 103-90.

Collection:Prison Ship Records from the War of 1812
Date:1814-1814
Contributor:National Archives
Identifier:73068-02-04
Archive Reference(s):ADM 103-90;

General Entry Book of American prisoners of war at Dartmoor Prison, Aug 1814 - Sep 1814

This type 1 General Entry Book contains 1295 records, covering prisoner serial numbers 2395 - 3690, from August 1814 - September 1814. Book identifier: ADM 103-89.

Collection:Prison Ship Records from the War of 1812
Date:1814-1814
Contributor:National Archives
Identifier:73068-02-03
Archive Reference(s):ADM 103-89;

General Entry Book of American prisoners of war at Dartmoor Prison, May 1814 - Aug 1814

This type 1 General Entry Book contains 1304 records, covering prisoner serial numbers 1090-2394, from May 1814 - August 1814. Book identifier: ADM 103-88.

Collection:Prison Ship Records from the War of 1812
Date:1814-1814
Contributor:National Archives
Identifier:73068-02-02
Archive Reference(s):ADM 103-88;

General Entry Book of American prisoners of war at Dartmoor Prison, Apr 1813 - May 1814

This type 1 General Entry Book contains 1089 records, covering prisoner serial numbers 1-1089, from April 1813 - May 1814. Book identifier: ADM 103-87.

Collection:Prison Ship Records from the War of 1812
Date:1813-1814
Contributor:National Archives
Identifier:73068-02-01
Archive Reference(s):ADM 103-87;

Prison Ships and Depots in England - Dartmoor, 1813-1815