John Robert WILTON - Major HP in Army

[Peedee]

Found in 1861 England census - John Robert WILTON, head, Mar, 42, Major HP in the army, b. Chatham, Kent.  His wife is listed as Betsy Tanish ?, wife 42.  Two children are listed as British Subjects b Van Diemans Land (about 1848 & 1851) Does this indicate that Wilton was in the army in Van Diemans Land...is that Australia or New Zealand??  Where do I look for his army records??  Peedee in Canada

[manmack]

peedee,van diemens land is now called tasmania,australia,he was probably part of the british army colonial force in the penal colonies,his records may be in the N/A,mack

[jorose]

The Times, Thursday, Feb 27, 1845; pg. 9; Issue 18858; col A

Married, on the 25th inst. John Robert Wilton, Esq, of the 11th Regiment of Foot, to Betsey Tanish Clarke, youngest daughter of the late Major Robert Clarke, RM.
(The 11th Foot went to NSW in 1845, returned to England 1857)

The Times, Monday, Jan 24, 1831; pg. 4; Issue 14444; col C
Deaths, On Tuesday, the 18th inst, at Margate., Major Robert Clarke, late of the Woolwich Division Royal Marines, aged 54.

The Times, Thursday, May 12, 1853; pg. 9; Issue 21426; col A
Deaths, on the 10th inst, at Preston-Lodge, Larkahil-Lane, Clapham, Margaret, relict of the late Major Robert Clarke, RM


Army records would be held at the National Archives, they have some good guides:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/familyhistory/military/army/step1.htm


Some other bits:

The Times, Thursday, Nov 25, 1824; pg. 3; Issue 12507; col F
Marriages, on the 24th inst, at St. Mary's, Woolwich, by the Rev. Hugh Fraser, A.M., Robert Simpson, Esq, of York-place, Kingsland-road, to Sarah Ann Clarke, daughter of Major Robert Clarke, RM.

The Times, Friday, Jun 05, 1840; pg. 7; Issue 17376; col B
On the 4th inst, by the Rev. J. White, at the Belgian Chapel, Thomas, youngest son of the late J. Taunton, Esq, of Axminster, Devon, to Margaret Theodosia, third daughter of the late Major R. Clarke, RM.

[Peedee]

Many thanks going out to manmack and jorose for the great information you have sent to me.  I have been searching for years and you discovered what I was looking for in one day!!  How can I repay you wonderful people...maybe I can help with research on this side of the pond.  I am in Alberta, Canada.  So grateful...Peedee

[Wendi]

Hi Peedee, I have been watching with great interest - great result by the guys for you   I try to watch and learn

Just one question what does HP stand for

John Robert WILTON, head, Mar, 42, Major HP in the army

I'm sure it's so obvious but I just can't think

Wendi

[Peedee]

Wendi,
      Hi there.  Yes I am very pleased with the work done by the researchers at this site...they are great.  As to the HP...I have no idea what it stands for...anybody else have an answer??

[Wendi]

Oh good so I wantn't being a thickie how pleased am I ( i even checked with the family before I made the post LOL)

Where did you get the phrase from?  Was it on the Census? if so what's the reference.

Bless you for that !!!!

Wendi

[Hackstaple]

You may enjoy this site which talks about the duties of the 11th Foot whilst on that tour:
http://www.militarybadges.info/brits/eras/06-the1840s.htm

[casalguidi]

Major H.P. in the army is what was given as his occupation in the 1861 census

Casalguidi