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Hi Redpointers,

I have found out a fair bit of information in respect of Janet Thomson - let me know if you would like me to share this with you

Probably a very silly question - but what was the role of the depot companies?

Thank you so much, both!

Any information you're able to find about either battalion would be brilliant, Frogsmile.

Hello all,

I am currently trying to research a Patrick Devine, born about 1831 in Ireland. I have managed to find him on the 1861 census, living at 23 Castle Street, St Andrews, Plymouth, where he was a soldier in the "12th Regiment". I believe he was married to Bridget Leonard (likewise born in Ireland). Also on the 1861 census is their daughter, Mary Ann, born in Aldershot. I have the baptism record for Mary Ann.

I'm completely clueless when it comes to the army during this period, so I'd be really grateful if anyone is able to tell me a bit more about who the 12th Regiment were and, if possible, where the family might have got to in 1871 and 1881 as I've no idea where they get to! I pick up Mary Ann Devine marrying Richard Tooth in 1881, and can trace her from then on but I'd love more information on the 12th regiment and where the family might be between 1861 and 1881, if possible, as I'm a little unsure where to look next.

Thank you!

Hi all,

I have been researching my 4X great grandfather, John Halliday, and I'm finding the records that I have found for him rather confusing! Any help would be much appreciated, please.

So far, I know that he was married to my 4x great grandmother, Janet Thomson, at the Church of St Nicholas in Brighton on the 23rd October 1823. They had a daughter, Catherine Elizabeth (my 3X great grandmother) who was born in Bristol, St Pauls. Her baptism record for 20th July 1824 confirms her mother's maiden name and that her father, John, was a tea dealer in Bristol.

John, Janet and Catherine all appear on the 1841 Census in Bristol, St Paul's. John is described as a labourer and both John and Janet were born in Scotland. Catherine is aged 17.

Catherine then marries my 3X great grandfather, William Landcastle/Langcastle in 1845 in Bristol. John Halliday is described on the marriage certificate as a 'Porter.'

On 25th June 1847, Janet Halliday dies aged 50. John Halliday is the informant on the death certificate, and they are living on Hill Street in Bristol at the time of her death.

John Halliday then remarried Elizabeth Lloyd in Bristol on the 6th May 1849. He is described as a widow and his father, also called John Halliday, was a farmer.

John and Elizabeth both appear on the 1851 census for Bristol, St Pauls. Both of them are living on Hill Street. John is 51 and Elizabeth 48. Again, he is described as a porter, born in Scotland. Elizabeth was born in Bristol.

Then things become confusing. I think I have found them again on the 1861 census for Bristol, St Pauls. John is 66, and Elizabeth 61 (again, born in Bristol). However, John is described as a tailor, and his place of birth Cumberland, Penrith.

Is there a possible explanation for why his place of birth is now different from the other censuses? Is it also likely that someone who had been a tea dealer, tobacconist, labourer and porter might become a tailor later in life? If it's not them on the 1861 census then I've no idea where they both disappear to after 1851...

Thank you!

Rose