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jillruss
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Gt Gt Grandfather Shepherd 1827-1910
Westmorland Militia
« on: Saturday 19 July 08 21:18 BST (UK) »
Can anyone tell me a bit about this - or point me at a website? (I tried googling but I'm hopeless!  Embarrassed)

I've just received a copy of my ancestor's 1798 marriage banns and he is described as a corporal in the Westmorland Militia.

Would he have volunteered or have been drafted? Is it likely that he actually fought or was it a peacetime thing?

I'm also wondering if this might explain how he met his wife - she was from Clifton but he was from Kendal. Perhaps there was a garrison near Clifton?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Jill
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