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Armed Forces / John Hunter- 21st Regiment of Foot from 1799-1822
« on: Sunday 06 July 14 17:45 BST (UK) »
I'm looking for any ideas how to find further information about my 4xgreat grandfather, John Hunter. I have the following-
His christening record from the Old Parish Records in Scotlands People
The regiment he served in from his daughter Helen Hunter's death notice in the Glasgow Herald in 1896 (this was subsequently confirmed by other records)
A transcript of the British Army Regimental Index 1806 on Find my Past
His Army Discharge papers from the National Archives- this says he was eligible for a pension
His Army Discharge papers state he served in Italy, Sicily, Egypt, America and France. His daughter Helen's death registration states her parents were John Hunter- Foot Soldier, and Margaret McQueen. Margaret Hunter (maiden name McQueen) appears on the 1841 census with her daughter Helen and states she is a widow. On various Scottish censuses, Helen states she was born about 1813 'At sea, off the coast of Spain', 'British Subject- Off the coast of Menorca'. This fits with the 21st sailing from Sicily to America.
So, the big question is, how can I find out where John Hunter was married, if he had any children while serving in the army and where he died after being discharged from the army? OK, that's really three questions
I also found a book in the National Library of Scotland written by a Sergeant David Brown from Ayrshire who also served in the same regiment in the same places as John Hunter. He paints a very good picture and writes very well of his experiences so at least I have some idea of the conditions my John Hunter served in. Finding someone else's memoirs helped me so it's good advice for others looking for more information. I discovered it's highly likely my John Hunter marched on Washington and helped burn down the White House in the War of 1812. If nothing else, this family history is certainly doing wonders for improving my knowledge!
Many thanks
Joycie
His christening record from the Old Parish Records in Scotlands People
The regiment he served in from his daughter Helen Hunter's death notice in the Glasgow Herald in 1896 (this was subsequently confirmed by other records)
A transcript of the British Army Regimental Index 1806 on Find my Past
His Army Discharge papers from the National Archives- this says he was eligible for a pension
His Army Discharge papers state he served in Italy, Sicily, Egypt, America and France. His daughter Helen's death registration states her parents were John Hunter- Foot Soldier, and Margaret McQueen. Margaret Hunter (maiden name McQueen) appears on the 1841 census with her daughter Helen and states she is a widow. On various Scottish censuses, Helen states she was born about 1813 'At sea, off the coast of Spain', 'British Subject- Off the coast of Menorca'. This fits with the 21st sailing from Sicily to America.
So, the big question is, how can I find out where John Hunter was married, if he had any children while serving in the army and where he died after being discharged from the army? OK, that's really three questions
I also found a book in the National Library of Scotland written by a Sergeant David Brown from Ayrshire who also served in the same regiment in the same places as John Hunter. He paints a very good picture and writes very well of his experiences so at least I have some idea of the conditions my John Hunter served in. Finding someone else's memoirs helped me so it's good advice for others looking for more information. I discovered it's highly likely my John Hunter marched on Washington and helped burn down the White House in the War of 1812. If nothing else, this family history is certainly doing wonders for improving my knowledge!
Many thanks
Joycie