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Dorset / Dorset Militia
« on: Sunday 02 July 23 14:07 BST (UK) »
I am clutching at straws here but would appreciate input from anyone who has knowledge of the movements of the Dorset Militia between 1794 and 1801.
Here's the outline. John Kerley was born in Edmondsham 1776-7 so would have qualified for the militia in about 1794. His first daughter was christened in Maidstone, Kent in 1800 when he appeared to be married to an Elizabeth. All their subsequent children were christened in Cranborne. I am having difficulty finding their marriage.
Now there is a marriage in Sidmouth, Devon of a John Kerley and Elizabeth White in July 1800. He is described as being with the Dorset Militia.
Was the Dorset Militia in Sidmouth, Devon and Maidstone, Kent in 1800?
If there are any specialist sources (websites, books) for the Dorset Militia too, I would be grateful to know of them.
Many thanks.
Here's the outline. John Kerley was born in Edmondsham 1776-7 so would have qualified for the militia in about 1794. His first daughter was christened in Maidstone, Kent in 1800 when he appeared to be married to an Elizabeth. All their subsequent children were christened in Cranborne. I am having difficulty finding their marriage.
Now there is a marriage in Sidmouth, Devon of a John Kerley and Elizabeth White in July 1800. He is described as being with the Dorset Militia.
Was the Dorset Militia in Sidmouth, Devon and Maidstone, Kent in 1800?
If there are any specialist sources (websites, books) for the Dorset Militia too, I would be grateful to know of them.
Many thanks.