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I am searching for any information on any Colonel and/or General Doughty's from around the late 1700's / early 1800's in the USA.

I have copies of family letters from an Eliza (Elizabeth) Doughty (5x G Grandmother) writing to her daughter Emma in the UK from the USA, referencing her husband (presumably), a Colonel Doughty. Later letters refer to him as General Doughty.

Further, we understand Emma Doughty married a Captain Wild, who fought in the Peninsular Wars for the British who had a child named Emma Caroline Wild (born in France).

The only Colonel / General Doughty I can find that would fit timing wise would be General John Doughty (b.1754), but any genealogy links only show he has one son - James.

Generals George S. Doughty (b.1795), Enoch Doughty (b.1792) and Solomon Doughty (b.1772) - would all be likely too late.

Any help appreciated

There is a family story in regards my Great Great Grandfather - Richard Broadhead born 13 Dec 1855, Ossett, West Yorkshire. Living the majority of his life in Batley. Died 10th June 1932. He was a chemist by trade. Available on all census during his lifetime other than 1881. Married in 1892 to Agnes Annie Riley.

What we (think we) know:

- We know he travelled a lot to South Africa and the story is that he was at some stage in the "Cape Corp".
- The stroy also suggests he was great friends with Edgar Wallace - the writer.
- We also understand that at some stage during his time in Africa he worked with Cetewayo and they built a great friendship - a suggestion also he fought alongside Cetewayo. This is further enhanced by my Gran remembering one of his sons visiting the UK when she was a child - bringing various gifts of beads etc.

My conundrum is piecing all this together. As far as I can tell the dates do not line up.

- Edgar Wallace was in Africa from 1894 thru the end of the 2nd Boer War.
- Richard Broadhead we know returned from South Africa to marry Agnes in 1892.
- Richard as a chemist could have been part of the Medical Corp that Wallace was part of - is this the same as the Cape Corp?!
- The only time in history that Richard Broadhead (that I can deduce, other than being a traitor) could have fought with Cetewayo was when the British tried to reinstate him in 1883 - well before Edgar Wallace - Cetewayo died in 1884, also well before.

If anyone has any military records from any of the regiments in South Africa at that time it would be greatly appreciated if you can see a Richard Broadhead (or even an Edgar Wallace - probably known as Richard Horatio Edgar Freeman).

 

Long shot I know...........but thank you in advance as if any of this does tie together would be a great story to discover.

Many thanks

Hi I am looking for any information in regards Benjamin Wild that anyone may be able to furnish.

From family letters we are believed to know the following:

- Capt Wild is my 4x Great Grandfather of the 22nd Regiment who married Emma Doughty, daughter of General Doughty and niece of Sir John Moore.
- Captain Wild fought throughout the Peninsular War with Sir Arthur Wellesley, afterwards Duke of Wellington.
- He was wounded five times and taken prisoner of war by the French (twice). He escaped and got back to the British army.
- Retired at the end of the war. Lived in Manchester as proprietor of the Spread Eagle Tavern, Deansgate and was well known as "the crusty old major", the rank he retired on.

There is some doubt as to some of the above without being able to collaberate it.

From my own research I have found the following, but would like to know more if anyone is able to assist.
- He had a Daughter - Emma Caroline Wild (my 3x G Grandmother) who was born a British Subject in France in 1819.
- I can find ref to a Capt Benjamin Wild of the 29th Regiment but not the 22nd.
- There was a Benjamin Wild present as a witness as Emma Caroline Wild's marriage to Thomas Hesselgrave)
- Died 9th Nov 1836 aged 54 from the Manchester Almanac
- I have found in Pigots that he was proprietor of the White Lion, Hanging Ditch - just around the corner from the Spread Eagle Tavern - maybe he moved.

If I am able to confirm any of the above info or add to it, such as his marriage, birth etc then hopefully will be able to find further links.

Many thanks
Marcus

Does anyone have any information on the Spread Eagle tavern on Deansgate around 1830?

My 4x G Grandfather was apparently the proprietor known as the "crusty old major" - I have records of him being a "Captain Wild" of the 22nd regiment, but apparently retired a major.

Many thanks in advance.

Marcus

Any assistance with this Profession from a marriage certificate I have received would be greatly appreciated.

An early guess is "Master Mariner" as from Seaton Sluice in Northumberland - person of interest is Samuel Elder.

Many thanks in advance.