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Armed Forces / Aeneas Macintosh Macpherson 1791 - ensign/captain peninsular war
« on: Monday 11 December 17 15:43 GMT (UK) »
I'm looking for information about Captain Macpherson. Born in 1791 Clune Invernesshire Scotland. His father, grandfather and 3 older brothers all served in the military. Much information has been derived from the article Macpherson's of South Canterbury, NZ but as always I need more information especially about his family in Scotland.
1810 Aeneas joined the 59 Regiment (Lily Whites) as an ensign. Fought at Victoria, St Sebastian, Nivell and Bidart where he received his almost mortal wound. Received a promotion to captain.
Retired to Scotland and tenant farmed at Nuide. Served as a deputy lieutenant and magistrate for the county. Married Ann Helen Clark. Had 4 daughters and 2 sons.
Moved to Victoria in 1837, Australia in 1849 and finally to Canterbury New Zealand in 1861 where he died in 1875.
ANY help will be appreciated!
Marthe53
1810 Aeneas joined the 59 Regiment (Lily Whites) as an ensign. Fought at Victoria, St Sebastian, Nivell and Bidart where he received his almost mortal wound. Received a promotion to captain.
Retired to Scotland and tenant farmed at Nuide. Served as a deputy lieutenant and magistrate for the county. Married Ann Helen Clark. Had 4 daughters and 2 sons.
Moved to Victoria in 1837, Australia in 1849 and finally to Canterbury New Zealand in 1861 where he died in 1875.
ANY help will be appreciated!
Marthe53